Haier HL42B-B User manual

Please READ this manual carefully before
operating your TV, and retain it for future
reference.
TFT-LCD TV
OWNER S MANUAL'
MODEL :
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HL37S
HL37B
HL42B
HL37BG
HL40BG
HL42BG
B
B
B
B
B
B

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INSIDE. IT IS DANGEROUS TO MAKE ANY KIND OF CONTACT
WITH ANY INSIDE PART OF THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING : To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover orback.
No user-serviceable parts inside refer service to qualified service personnel.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rule. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, use and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encourage to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
*Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
*Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
*Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
*Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device compiles with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may be not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FCC CAUTION:
To assure continued compliance and possible undesirable interference, the provided ferrite cores must be
used when connecting this plasma display to video equipment; and maintain at least 40cm spacing to other
peripheral device.
CANADIAN NOTICE:
This Class B digital apparatus compiles with Canadian ICES-003.
However there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation
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WARNING
Operator Safety has been taken into consideration at the design and manufacture phase, but inappropriate operation may
cause electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the
installation, use and maintenanceof th product. Read the following safety instruction before starting the operation.
The User Manual uses thefollowing symbols toensure a safeoperation and prevent any damage tooperators
or properties:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all of the instructions before using this appliance. When using this
appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:
1) Read theseinstructions.
2) Keep theseinstructions.
3) Heed allwarnings.
4) Follow allinstructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do notblock any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer`s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) thatproduce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Apolarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. Agrounding 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 forreplacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect thepower cord from being walked onor pinched particularly at plugs, conveniencereceptacles,
and the pointwhere they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold withthe apparatus. When a cart isused, use caution when moving thecart/
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 servicing 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.
15) WARNING-To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.
Apparatus shallnot be exposed to dripping orsplashing and no objects filled withliquids, such as vases,
shall be placedon the apparatus.
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 plugis used as the disconnect device,remain it readily operable during the
apparatus normal use.
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PORTABLE CART WARNING
(symbol provided by RETAC)
Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for using our Haier product. This easy-to-use manual will guide you in getting the best use of your
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Model number
serial number
Date of purchase
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Safety Instructions

Introduction
Owner s Manual 5
War ning . . . . . . . . .... .... .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe ty Ins truc tion s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Cont rols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .... ..
Conn ecti on Opt ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... ....
Universal Remote control. ............ . . . .. . . . ......
Installation
Acce ssor ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... ..
Antenna Connection .. . . . . .. . . ..........................
VCR Connection. .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. ..............
External A/VSource Setup . . . ... . . . . ..................
DVD Connection .. . . . ...... .. . . . . .. . . . . .............
DTV Connection..................................................
Digital AudioOutput . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . ...........
PC Connection. .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . ..............
HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .... .... ..
Cable sample......................................................
Connecting Headphones .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . ......
Power source................ .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . .
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Operation
Switching On/Off the TV set . .. . . ... . .. . . . . .. . ....
Choose the MenuLanguage . . . . .........................
Choose the inputsource......................................
Channel Menu
Auto mati c Scan . . . . .... ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Channel Scan............... .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .
Chan nel Sk ip.. .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Video Menu
Audio Menu
SAP Broadcasts Setup........................................
Takethe table stand off
Select the desiredprogram
Select the desiredsound
Mute
How to selectpicture mode..................................
How to customizeyour own picture status .............
How to selectaudio mode....................................
How to customizeyour own audio status ...............
Time Menu
Function Menu
Menu Language...................................................
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DTV Caption Style................................................
Menu
Scre en Set up for P C mode . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .
Lock Menu
Parental Control ratingand categories...................
Lock setup...........................................................
Others Functions
Brie f Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .... .. ..
Aspect Ratio Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. .
CC (Closed CaptionDisplay) . . . . .. . . . . .. . ... . .. .
Maintenance . . .... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty ............................................................
Time zone setting.................................................
Date /Time setting................................................
Sleep Timersetting..............................................
OSD Timeout
OSD Transparency
Blue Screen
DPMS
Adjust
Quick program view..............................................
Remote Control
Setting up yourremote control ..............................
Remote Control Codes........................................
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Contents
Manufactured under licensefrom Dobly Laboratories."Dobly" and the
double-D symbol aretrademarks of DoblyLaboratories. Confidential
unpublished works.
Copyright 1992-1997 DolbyLaboratories. Allright reserved.

Front panel controls
This is a simplified representation of front panel.
Here shown maybe somewhat different from your TV.
1.INPUT: Press to show the input source mode. In the
MENU/INPUT screen, these buttons serve as
OK buttons.
2.CH : Press to scan through channels. To scan
quickly through channels, press and hold down
either +/- . In the MENU screen, these buttons
serve as up/down buttons.
3.VOL : Press to adjust the volume .In the MENU screen,
these buttons serveas left/right buttons.
4.MENU: Menu display.
5.POWER: Press toturn on and off the TV.
6.Power indicator: In red when standby mode,
in blue when display.
7.Remote control signal receive window.
-/+
-/+ (The buttons are on the bottom of the TV set)
INPUT CH- VOL- MENU
1
INPUT
2
3
4
5
Introduction
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MENU
CH+
VOL+
Controls
HL37B HL42B HL37BG HL40BG HL42BG
CH+ VOL+ POWER
POWER
CH-
VOL-
HL37S
VIDEO
AV3AUDIO Input
connect to hear
stereo sound from an
external device.
AV3 VIDEO Input
Connects the video signal
from a video device.
Earphone jack
Earphone audio
output terminal.
AUDIO-R
AUDIO-L
1.INPUT: Press to show the input source mode. In the MENU/INPUT screen,
these buttons serve as OK buttons.
2.CH : Press to scan through channels. To scan quicklythrough channels,
press and hold down either +/- . In the MENU screen, these buttons
serve as up/down buttons.
3.VOL : Press to adjust the volume .In the MENU screen, these buttons
serve as left/right buttons.
4.MENU: Menu display.
5.POWER: Press toturn on and off the TV.
-/+
-/+
VIDEO
AUDIO
AV3AUDIO Input
connect to hear
stereo sound from an
external device.
AV3 VIDEO Input
Connects the video signal
from a video device.
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L
B B B B B
B

Back panel controls
Introduction
Owner s Manual 7
Connection Options
PC VIDEO Input
Connect the monitor
output connector from
a PC to the jack
VIDEO Input
Connects the video
signal from a
video device.
AUDIO Output
connect audio from
various types of
equipment.
(Only for HL37S )
B
S-Video Input
Connect S-Video out
from an S-VIDEOdevice
to the S-VIDEOinput.
Digital Audio Output
Connect digital audio from
various types ofequipment.
Note: In standby mode,
these ports willnot work.
AC IN
HDMI/DVI IN 1 HDMI/DVI IN 2
PC IN
Video
VIDEO
L
YPb Pr R
PC/DVI
Audio In
COMPONENT IN
Optical
AUDIO
S-Video
L R
AV IN
ANT IN AUDIO OUT
L
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PC/DVI Audio Input
Connect the audio out from
the external device, used
while linking PC audio
frequency output terminals
or using a DVI to HDMI
connector. Power Cord Socket
This TV operates on AC power.
The voltage is indicated on the
Specifications page. Never
attempt to operate the TV on
DC power.
(For HL37S ,it is on the left.)
DVD/DTV Input
(Component )
Connect a component
video device to these
jacks.
HDMI
connect a
signal to
HDMI/DVI.
COMPONENT AUDIO Input
connect to hear
stereo sound from an
external device.
AUDIO Input
connect to hear
stereo sound from an
external device.
B
B B B
Antenna Input
Connect cable or
antenna signals to
the TV, either directly
or through your
cable box.
HL37S HL37B HL42B HL37BG HL40BG HL42BG
B B B

NEXT DAY
PAGE-
FAV.LIST
PRE-DAY
ADD/ERASE
PAGE+
CH.LIST
CC
P.MODE
S.MODE
FREEZE
ENU
NPUT
INFO
EXIT
R
AC
SAP
SLEEP
VOL+ CH+
Q.VIEW
OK
VO L - CH-
SELECT
DVD TV
VCR
SETBOX
CABLE AUDIO
MUTE
POWER
.Press to turnon and off the TV
The remote control cannot be operated unless the batteries are properly loaded.
Function introduction
When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV.
SAP
Selects MTS sound: Mono, Stereo, and
SAP in Analog mode. Change the audio
language in DTV mode.
Introduction
FAV.LIST
Open the favoritechannel list.
THUMBSTICK
(Up/Down/Left/Right/OK)
Allows you to navigate the on-screen
menus and adjust the system settings
to your preference.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
Press to scanthrough channels. To
scan quickly throughchannels, press
and hold downeither +/- .
P.MODE
Selects the pictureappropriate
for the program's character.
FREEZE
Freezes the currently-viewed picture, but
audio continues. Press FREEZE button again
to resume the normal picture.
ARC
(Aspect Ratio Control)
Changes the aspect ratio.
It is not available under pip mode.
It is available under pop mode.
S.MODE
Selects the sound appropriate for the
program's character.
VOLUME UP/DOWN
Press to adjust the volume.
Numeric buttons
Press to change the channel.
EXIT
Clears all on-screen displays and
returns toTV viewing from any menu.
INPUT
show the input source mode.
MUTE
Switches the sound on or off
CC(closed caption)
Select a closed caption:
CC MUTE, CCON, CC OFF.
GUIDE
Shows program schedule.
INFO
When you watch the TV,press the key, the
information displays on bottom of the screen.
MENU
Brings up the main menu to the screen.
PRE-DAY: Press to enter PRE-DAY signal;
NEXT DAY: Press to enter NEXT DAYsignal;
PAGE-: Press to enterPAGE- signal;
PAGE+: Press to enterPAGE+ signal.
SLEEP button
Displays the Sleep Timer option.
Q.VIEW
Switch the current channel to the
last channel you have viewed, or
switch the othersource to TV.
CH.LIST
Open the channellist.
TV DVD VCR SETBOX CABLE AUDIO
Press the SELECT button repeatedly to select
one of thesystem modes inwhich the remote
control can beused. When the desireddevice is
selected, the correspondingLED lights on5seconds.
VCR/DVD Functions
Control some video cassette recorders or
DVD players.
/ Rewind / Fast
/ backward /Forward
Stop
Play/Pause
REC
ADD/ERASE
Add or erasefavorite program.
- button
Press to select additional channels
(digital and analog)
being broadcast by the same station.
For example, toselect channel“54-3”,
press “54”, then press “-” and “3”.
LIGHT
Press the light button, white LED will be
ON, release thiskey, white LED willbe OFF.
Universal Remote control
Shortcut Button of Input
GUIDE
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Video LRS-Video
AV IN
ANT IN
ANT IN
Generally speaking, to enjoy a clearer picture, we recommend that you use a CATV system or an
outdoor antenna .
.
Over-the-air TV reception quality will depend on your antenna type, antenna
location and antenna positioning
External Equipment Connections
Antenna Connection
Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments
(Connect to wallantenna socket)
Wall Antenna
Socket
Single-family Dwellings /Houses
(Connect to wall jack for outdoor antenna)
Outdoor
Antenna
VHF Antenna
UHF Antenna
Turn clockwise to tighten
RF Coaxial Wire(75 ohm)
Bronze Wire
Be careful notto bend the bronze wire
when connecting the antenna.
Bronze Wire
To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area,
please purchase a signal amplifier and install properly.
If the antenna needs to be split for two TV`s, install a
2-Way Signal Splitter in the connections.
To install theantenna properly please contact a
professional in your area.
Installation
Accessories
Remote control Owner`s manual Alkaline battery(AAA) 2 Power cable
NEXTDAY PAGE-
FAV.LIST
PRE-DAY
ADD/ERASE
PAGE+
CH.LIST
CC
P.MODE
S.MODE
FREEZE
ENU
NPUT
INFO
EXIT
R
AC
SAP
SLEEP
VOL+ CH+
Q.VIEW
OK
VO L - CH-
SELECT
DVD TV
VCR
SETBOX
CABLE AUDIO
MUTE
GUIDE
Owner s Manual 9
Please READ this manual carefully before
operating your TV,and retain it for future
reference.
TFT-LCD TV
OWNER S MANUAL'
MODEL :
S
HL37S
HL37B
HL42B
HL37BG
HL40BG
HL42BG
B
B
B
B
B
B

Video L
AUDIO
L R RS-Video
AV IN
ANT IN
VCR connection
NOTE: All cables shownare not included with the TV.
There are severalways to connect your television, depending on the components you want to connect
and the qualityof the signal you want toachieve. The following are examples of some different ways
to connect your TV with different input sources. Choose the connection which is best for you.
External Equipment Connections
Choose Your Connection
Toavoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV
Connection Option 1
Set VCR output switch to channel 3 or 4 and
then tune the TV to the same channel number.
Connection Option 2
1. Connect the audio and video cables from the
VCR's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as
shown in the figure.
When connecting the TV to VCR, match the
jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white,
and AudioRight = red).
If you connectan S-VIDEO output from VCR to
the S-VIDEO input, the picture quality is
improved; compared to connecting a regular
VCR to theVideo input.
2. Insert a video tapeinto the VCR and press
PLAY on the VCR.(Refer to the VCR owner`s
manual.)
3. Select the input source with using the
INPUT button on the remote control, and
then press / button to select the source,
press theOK button to confirm.
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