HCT HTV021TB User manual

Please read this manual carefully
before using this TV set and keep it
for future reference.
OWNER'S MANUAL
HTV-021TB
21" FULL MULTI TV

CONTENTS
Before Operation
Basic operation
Please read this manual carefully before using this TV set and keep it for future
reference.
Warning and cautions...................................................................................2
Important safety instructions.......................................................................3
Installation.....................................................................................................5
Aerial connection.........................................................................................5
Preparation of the remote control................................................................5
Function buttons and external sockets......................................................6
Front panel of the TV set.............................................................................6
Rear panel of the TV set...............................................................................6
Using the remote control.............................................................................7
Switching on/off the TV set.........................................................................8
Using the unit in TV mode
Searching channels....................................................................................9
Auto search.................................................................................................9
Search ......................................................................................................10
Manual fine tune............................................................................................11
Program Exchange........................................................................................12
Program skip .............................................................................................13
Watching TV
Watching TV program................................................................................14
Program swap............................................................................................15
Convenient picture functions.....................................................................16
Multiple picture modes .............................................................................16
TV Set up.......................................................................................................17
Language....................................................................................................17
Blue Back....................................................................................................17
Game..........................................................................................................17
Calendar......................................................................................................18
Teletext..........................................................................................................19
Others
Connection to the external audio and video equipment.........................20
Troubleshooting guide...............................................................................21
Specifications..............................................................................................22
Warranty.......................................................................................................23
1

Warning and cautions
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.
2
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.
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.
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.
Important safety instructions
3

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 preventdamage to theunit due tolightning and powerline surges.
13. POWER LINES
An outside antennasystem should notbe located inthe vicinity ofoverhead power linesor
other electric lightor power circuits,or where itcan fall intosuch power linesor circuits.
When installing anoutside antenna system,extreme care shouldbe taken tokeep from
touching such powerlines or circuits,as contact withthem might befatal.
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 intothe unit.
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 under
the 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 thatare covered bythe operating instructions,as an improperadjustment of
other controls mayresult in damageand will oftenrequire extensive workby a qualified
technician to restorethe unit toits normal operation.
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 substitutionsmay result infire, electric shockor other hazards.
19. SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion ofany service orrepairs to thisunit, ask theservice technician toperform
safety checks todetermine that theunit is inproper operating condition.
20. HEAT
The product shouldbe situated awayfrom heat sourcessuch as radiators,heat registers,
stoves, or otherproducts (including amplifiers)that produce 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.Read the owner'smanual of theother equipment carefullyand follow the
instructions when makingany connections.
22. SOUND VOLUME
Reduce the volumeto the minimum level before you turn on the product. Otherwise, sudden
high volume soundmay cause hearing or speaker damage.
Important safety instructions (continued)
4

Installation
5
Aerial connection
To connect the aerial, plug the aerial lead into the aerial socket on the rear of the unit.
You can use an outdoor aerial. However, if you use an indoor aerial the quality of the
reception may be reduced and adjustment of the aerial may be required when changing
programmes.
Preparation for the remote control
Battery installation Tips for remote operation
Remove the batteries 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 the
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 AAA batteries matching
the +/-polarities of the battery to the +/-
marks inside the battery compartment.
!
!
300 twin-lead cable
Antenna adapter
75 coaxial cable
Plug
AC power socket
Aerial input
75 standard
coaxial type
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.

Function Buttons and External Sockets
6
Back panel
Power switch
Power indicator
Sensor window
MENU /
(input selector
AV TV Volume up/ down
Channel selector
Antenna input socket
Audio left channeloutput terminal
Audio right channeloutput terminal
Audio left channelinput terminal
Audio right channelinput terminal
Video input terminal
Video output terminal
OUT
IN
VIDEO L R
AUDIO
Front and side panel of the TV set
Audio Input
terminal
VIDEO
R
L
AUDIO
Video Input
terminal
S-VIDEO
S-Video Input
terminal
Note:
Please do not use the S-Video input terminal and the video input terminal together.

Using the Remote Control
7
STANDBY
PP SLEEP RECALL MUTE
1234
5678
MENU V+
AUDIO
ST/D/I/II
90-/--
TV/AV
P
V
P+
12
3
45
6
7
8
9
10 11
12
13
14
15
16 17
18 19
20
21
22 23
25
26 27
28
24
29
1. Standby Button
2. (No including)
3. PP Button
4.Sleep Button
5.Mute Button
6.Recall Button
7.Numeric Buttons
8.(No including)
9.Multi Digit Button
10.S Button
11.TV/AV Button
12.Volume Button
13.TV Menu Button
14.(No including)
15.Channel Button
16. ( Red)
17.Blue Button
18. ( Green)
19. ( Yellow)
20.Teletext Mode/Swap Button
21.Time / Subcode
22.Index
23.Hold
24.Cancel
25.(No including)
26.Reveal
27.Enlarge
28.Teletext On / Off
29.Mix
tereo
TV Sound
TV Picture Menu
TV Sleep Time Menu
TXT MODE/SWAP
INDEX
X?
SOUND PICTURE SLEEP TIME

MENU V+
P
V
P+
Switching on/ off the TV set
Preparation
.
Note: .
Insert the AC cord plug into the proper AC outlet
When not in use, disconnect the plug from the main power supply
Switching on/ off the TV set
Switching on/ off the TV set
1 To turn on the TV/AV, press the Power button
on the front panel.
2 If the indicator is lighting in red, press the
P+/P- button on the panel or on the remote
control, the power indicator will become green.
After several seconds the TV would start
normal operation.
3 If you want to change to standby status,
please press the button on the remote
control. The power indicator will become red.
Auto switch-off function
If a channel with no boardcast is selected, the
sound will automatically be mute. If a station
stops broadcasting, the TV will automatically
switch to standby mode after 5 minutes.
POWER
STANDBY
1
2
3
8

MENU V+
P
V
P+
MENU V+
P
V
P+
6
Searching Channels
Tuning
The unit can tune all the channels automatically.
Auto Search
Automatic search
1 Press the TV MENU, until the
TUNE menu display.
2 Press the P+/- buttons to
select AUTO SEARCH.
3 Press V+ button to start auto
search. The TV will begin
memorizing all the channels
available in your area.
TUNE
TUNE
AUTO SEARCH
SEARCH
BAND UHF
FINE TUNE
COLOUR AUTO
SOUND I
SKIP OFF
PROGRAM 2
AUTO SEARCH
VHF-L
+
-
AUTO SEARCH
SEARCH
BAND UHF
FINE TUNE
COLOUR AUTO
SOUND I
SKIP OFF
PROGRAM 2
1
2
9
MENU V+
P
V
P+
3
Press the P+/- buttons to select Sound, then press the
V-/+ buttons to adjust the sound system.
If the picture sound is abnormal

MENU V+
P
V
P+
MENU V+
P
V
P+
MENU V+
P
V
P+
MENU V+
P
V
P+
6
Searching Channels (continued)
Search
Search
1 Press the TV MENU, until the
TUNE menu display.
3 Press the P+/- buttons to
select SEARCH.
4 Press V-/+ buttons to start the
tuning search.
When the search finds a
strong channel signal it will
stop searching. The picture
and the Tune Menu will
appear.
5 Continue the tuning procedure
until you have tuned in all the
channels required.
To exit, press the TV MENU
button.
TUNE
TUNE
AUTO SEARCH
SEARCH
BAND UHF
FINE TUNE
COLOUR AUTO
SOUND I
SKIP OFF
PROGRAM 2
SEARCH
VHF-L
+
-
AUTO SEARCH
SEARCH
PROGRAM 2
BAND UHF
FINE TUNE
COLOUR AUTO
SOUND I
SKIP OFF
2 Press the P+/- buttons to
select PROGRAM, then
press the V-/+ buttons to
select the program number
you want to store.
TUNE
AUTO SEARCH
SEARCH
BAND UHF
FINE TUNE
COLOUR AUTO
SOUND I
SKIP OFF
PROGRAM 2
1
2
3
4
10

MENU V+
P
V
P+
MENU V+
P
V
P+
MENU V+
P
V
P+
1
Manual fine tune
Manual fine tune
2 Press the TV MENU until the
TUNE menu appears.
3 Press the P+/- buttons to
select " FINE TUNE".
4 Press V-/+ buttons to adjust
for the best possible picture
and sound results.
Under poor reception conditions it is sometimes possible
to improve the quality of picture and sound using the fine
tune.
1Press the P+/- buttons or
PROGRAM NUMBER 0-9
button to choose desired
channels.
TUNE
AUTO SEARCH
SEARCH
BAND UHF
COLOUR AUTO
SOUND I
SKIP OFF
PROGRAM 1
FINE TUNE
VHF-L
+
-
FINE TUNE
Searching Channels (continued)
12
2
4
11

MENU V+
P
V
P+
MENU V+
P
V
P+
MENU V+
P
V
P+
Exchange
Program Exchange
2 Press P+/- buttons to select
PROG.I, then press the V+/-
buttons to set desired
program.
4 Press P+/- buttons to select
EXCHANGE, then press the
V+/- buttons to set
EXCHANGE.
After auto search there may be some Programnumbers
duplicated and someblank. To re-order the channels:
1 Press the TV MENU until
the PROG.EXCHANGE
menu appears.
3 Press P+/-buttons to
select PROG.II, then press
the V-/+ buttons to set
desired program.
PROG.EXCHANGE
PROG.I 2
PROG.II 0
EXCHANGE
PROG.EXCHANGE
PROG.I 2
PROG.II 0
EXCHANGE
PROG.EXCHANGE
PROG.I 2
EXCHANGE
PROG.II 0
Searching Channels (continued)
1
2
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12

MENU V+
P
V
P+
MENU V+
P
V
P+
MENU V+
P
V
P+
Program skip
Program skip
2 Press the TV MENU until the
TUNE menu appears.
3 Press the P+/- buttons to
select "SKIP".
4 Press the V-/+ buttons to
turn the SKIP function
"ON".
If you want to recover the skipped channel
1 Use the PROGRAM NUMBER buttons to select the
channel number to be recovered.
2 Repeat the above procedure 2-3.
3 Press the V-/+ buttons to turn the SKIP function "OFF".
After presetting, you can skip needless channels so that
you could choose the desired channels.
TUNE
AUTO SEARCH
SEARCH
BAND UHF
FINE TUNE
COLOUR AUTO
SOUND I
PROGRAM 2
SKIP OFF
TUNE
AUTO SEARCH
SEARCH
BAND UHF
FINE TUNE
COLOUR AUTO
SOUND I
PROGRAM 2
SKIP ON
1 Press the P+/- buttons to
select the desired program
to be skipped.
Searching Channels (continued)
1
2
3
4
13

MENU V+
P
V
P+
MENU V+
P
V
P+
Watching TV
Watching TV program
Select the desired program
Select the desired sound
You can watch TV program in a preset channel.
1 Using "Program number" buttons
To adjust the volume, press V+ or V- button.
Directly enter the program number with the numeric
keypad on the remote control.
To select program numbers between 10 and 99 press [-/-
-] button and enter the two digit channel number.
To select program numbers between 100 and 249 press
[-/--] button twice and enter the 3 digit channel number.
Press the P+ button to increase channel number.
Press the P- button to decrease channel number.
For proper operation, before selecting channel, they
should be set into the memory. See pages 9 "Searching
Channels".
2 Using "P+/-" buttons
Sound mute
1 Press the MUTE button on
the remote control to turn off
the sound.
2 Press MUTE again to turn the
sound back on.
Sleep Timer
Press the SLEEP button to set
the required time.
The count down will start
immediately.
NOTE: To check timer left,
press the SLEEP button once.
To cancel the sleep timer, press
the SLEEP button to set the
timer to 0.
0
15
30
225
240
MUTE
SLEEP
14
1234
5678
90

18
8
18
Watching TV (continued)
Swap function enables quick swap to the last watched
program.
Program Swap
Program swap
1 Suppose the channel number
you used just now is 8 and the
channel number you are using
is 18 (as shown in the figure).
3 If you want to return to channel
18, press the button again.
Through this function, you can
easily change between the
channel you are using and the
channel you used last time.
15
2 If you want to return to the
last watched program channel
8, you can simply press the
TXT MODE / SWAP button.
TXT MODE/SWAP

MENU V+
P
V
P+
MENU V+
P
V
P+
Multiple picture modes
How to select picture modes
You can quickly select the desired picture mode from three
factory preset modes and one customized mode.
Convenient picture control functions
Press the PP button to select the
desired picture quality. Four kinds
of picture modes (i.e., "STANDARD",
"DYNAMIC", "PP","MILD" can be
selected in turn.
Once selection confirmed, the picture
will change instantly.
PP
MILD
DYNAMIC
STANDARD
How to customize your own picture status(PP)
1 Press the TV MENU until the PICTURE menu
appears.
2 Press the P+/- buttons to select
the item you want to adjust,
then press the V-/+ buttons to
obtain the desired effect.
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
SHARPNESS
*Hue
Weak
Dark
Shallow
Soft
lean to purple
Strong
Bright
Deep
Sharp
lean to green
ITEM
Press V- button Press V+ button
Note:
The "Hue" item only appears when the colour system is
NTSC.
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS 32
COLOUR 32
CONTRAST 32
SHARPNESS 32
HUE 0
PP
1
2
16

MENU V+
P
V
P+
MENU V+
P
V
P+
TV/AV
Set up function
TV Set Up
1 Press TV MENU until SETUP
menu appears.
2. Press P+/- buttons to select
LANG.
3. Press V-/+ buttons to select
your desired OSD language.
SETUP
LANG. ENGLISH
BLUE BACK ON
GAME
CALENDAR
Language
Game
1. Press TV MENU untilSETUP menu appears.
2. Press P+/-buttons to select GAME, then pressV-/+
buttons to enter game.
3. Use MENUto rotate clockwise, P+ button torotate
anti-clockwise.
Use V-button to move left, V+ button to move
right.
4. Press TV/AV button to quit the game.
Blue Back
When there is no broadcasting
signal, the screen will be in blue
colour when this function is on.
1. Press TV MENU until SETUP
menu appears.
2. Press P+/- buttons to select
BLUE BACK.
3. Press V-/+ buttons to toggle
through on and off.
SETUP
LANG. ENGLISH
BLUE BACK ON
GAME
CALENDAR
4
17
MENU V+
P
V
P+
1
2
3
MENU V+
P
V
P+
13
2
3
1
2
3

Set up function (continued)
TV Set Up
Calendar function
1
2. Press P+/- buttons to select
calendar.
Press TV MENU until SETUP
menu appears.
3 Press the P+/- buttons to turn
the YEAR/MONTH/DAY, press
the V-/+ buttons to set or
adjust the
YEAR/MONTH/DAY.
S M T W T F S
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 15 16 17
18 19 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30
14
20
Y: 2004 M: 6 D: 20
CALENDAR
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MENU V+
P
V
P+
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2
3