Hisense H3C Series User manual

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H3C Series

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Tableof Contents
Connecting Devices to your TV ..............................................................................2
Connecting an antenna, cable set-top box or satellite receiver ...........................................2
Connecting a Satellite Receiver, DVD player (or other Audio Visual (AV) device with
a composite video cable) .....................................................................................................2
Connecting an AV device with a component video cable ....................................................3
Connecting an AV device with an HDMI cable.....................................................................3
Connecting headphones...................................................................................................... 4
Connecting speakers (or other audio receivers) .................................................................4
Connecting a digital sound bar to use Audio Return Channel (ARC) ..................................5
Connecting a PC with VGA cable ........................................................................................6
Using Your TV Remote Control .................................................................................7
Completing the First-Time Setup Menu....................................................................9
TV Settings ...............................................................................................................12
To use the Menu ................................................................................................................12
Picture Menu......................................................................................................................12
Sound Menu ...................................................................................................................... 13
Time Menu .........................................................................................................................13
Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................14
Lock Menu ......................................................................................................................... 15
Channel Menu ................................................................................................................... 16
PC Setting ......................................................................................................................... 17
Media .........................................................................................................................18
Media content control function buttons ..............................................................................18
Browse the Photos............................................................................................................. 18
Enjoy Music Files............................................................................................................... 19
Enjoy Video Files ...............................................................................................................19
File formats that may be supported ...................................................................................20
Quick Problem-solving tips.....................................................................................21

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Connecting Devices to your TV
Connecting a Satellite Receiver, DVD player (or other Audio Visual (AV) device
with a composite video cable (yellow/red/white)
You have several options for connecting your TV to different devices. The method in which you connect will be based upon the type
of cables you have and the available outputs on your device.
Connecting Devices to your TV
To connect an AV device with a composite video cable (not provided):
1. Use the audio and video cables to connect the composite video/audio jacks (of the external AV device) to the [AV IN] jacks
of the TV. (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red).
2. Plug the connected devices into the AV connectors on the TV before switching it on.
3. Using your remote, press the [INPUT] button and select AV as the input source.
Figure 1. Antenna, cable set-top box or satellite receiver to the TV
Figure 2. AV device with a composite video cable
or ANT OUT
Cable Set top box
RF Out
EXTERNAL DEVICE
TV JACK
TV JACK
ANT
CABLE IN
(not included)
(not included)
(not included)
EXTERNAL DEVICES
DVD Player/Recorder
Video
Camera Set-top box
Satellite Receiver
Satellite
antenna
cable
VCR
AV OUT
Video
L
R
White(L)
White(L)
Yellow(Video)
Yellow or Green(Video)
Red(R)
Red(R)
Audio Cable
Video Cable
Connecting an antenna, cable set-top box or satellite receiver
To connect an antenna,cable set-top box or satellite receiver:
1. Connect one end of a coaxial cable (not included) to the [RF OUT] jack on the antenna, cable or satellite box. If you are using
an antenna with twin-lead cable, you may need a 300-75 Ohm adapter (not provided) to connect it to the back of your TV.
Likewise, if you are using several antennas, you may need a combiner (not provided).
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the [ANT/CABLE IN] jack on the side of TV.
3. Using your remote, press the [INPUT] button and select TV as the input source.
COMPONENT IN
VIDEOR
Y
L
AV IN
PBPR

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Connecting Devices to your TV
DVD Player/Recorder
Video
Camera
EXTERNAL DEVICES
Set-top box
Satellite Receiver
Satellite
antenna
cable
VCR
White(L) White(L)
Red(R) Red(R)
Audio Cable
Component Cable
Component
R
L
PR
PB
Y
Red(PR/CR)Red(PR/CR)
Blue(PB/CB)Blue(PB/CB)
Green(Y) Green(Y)
HDMI
HDMI
EXTERNAL DEVICES
DVD
Set-top Box
HDMI Cable
NOTE
Because the HDMI connector provides video and audio signals, it is not necessary to connect an audio cable.
NOTE
One AV device can be connected to the TV using a component video or composite video cable.
TV JACK
TV JACK
Connecting an AV device with a component video cable (red/blue/green)
To connect an AV device with a component cable (which is red/blue/green):
1. Use a component video cable (not provided) to connect the component output jacks of the external device to the YPBPR jacks
for the TV. Use an audio cable to connect the component audio jacks of the external device to the TV AUDIO (L/R) jacks.
2. Plug the connected devices into the YPBPR and L/R ports on the TV before switching it on.
3. Using your remote, press the [INPUT] button and select Component as the input source.
Figure 3. AV device with a component video cable
Connecting an AV device with an HDMI cable
This type of connection supports digital connections between HDMI-enabled AV devices such as a Personal Video Recorder (PVR),
DVD, Blu-Ray, AV receiver and digital devices. In addition, some devices (such as a PVR or DVD player) require an HDMI signal to
be set to Output in the settings of the device.
Please refer to the User Manual that came with your device for step-by-step instructions.
To connect an AV device with an HDMI cable:
1. Use an HDMI cable to connect the [HDMI] output port of the AV device to the [HDMI] jack of the TV.
2. Plug the connected devices into the power socket.
3. Using your remote, press the [INPUT] button and select the corresponding HDMI input.
Figure 4. AV device with an HDMI cable
COMPONENT IN
VIDEOR
Y
L
AV IN
PBPR
(not included)
(not included)
(not included)

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Connecting Devices to your TV
/
AUDIO OUT
EXTERNAL DEVICES
EXTERNAL DEVICES
Powerless
Bass Speaker
Speaker
Audio Amplier
Digital Sound Bar
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
/
AUDIO OUT
Connecting speakers (or other audio receivers)
To connect speakers (or other audio receivers) with an audio cable:
Connecting headphones
1. Use an audio cable (not provided) to connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO IN] jack of the audio receiver device to the [DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT] jack of the TV. Another option is to use an RCA Y-cable (1/8”-stereo mini to L/R phono) to connect an analog sound
system to the [AUDIO OUT] jack of the TV.
2. Plug the connected devices into the main power socket before switching on the TV.
You can connect headphones to the [AUDIO OUT] port on your TV. While the headphone is connected, the sound from the built-in
speakers will be disabled.
Figure 5. Headphones to the TV
Figure 6. Audio receiver with audio cable
TV JACK
Audio Cable
(not included)
TV JACKS
White(L)
Red(R)
Audio Cable
(not included)
Audio Cable
(not included)
If you prefer to use Audio Return Channel, then follow the steps on the next page under 'Connecting a digital sound bar to
use Audio Return Channel'.
NOTES
• When a digital audio system is connected to the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT]jack, decrease the TV and system volume.
• 5.1 CH (channel) audio is available when the TV is connected to an external device that supports a 5.1 channel surround sound
• You can receive 5.1 channel audio in one of two ways. The first way is to connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT] jack from the
device to the Amplifier. The second way is to connect the [DIGITAL AUDIO OUT] jack on the back of the TV to the [Optical]
port on the Amplifier.After you’ve completed one of the two methods then be sure to go into the Advanced Audio Settings of the
TV and select RAW to receive the 5.1 channel audio. You will need to also go into the sound or audio settings of your device to
ensure it is set to 5.1 Channel output. It may read ‘Bitstream’, ‘RAW’ or ‘Digital’.

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Connecting Devices to yourTV
Connecting a digital sound bar to use Audio Return Channel (ARC)
If you'd like to use the Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature to have sound sent from the TV back down an HDMI cable to a digital
soundbar, then you will need to connect the cable to the [HDMI (ARC)] port. By using this feature, you will also be able to control the
soundbar with your TV remote instead of having to use multiple remotes for each device.
Only digital sound bars that require a wired connection are compatible with the H3 Series Smart TV.
To connect a digital sound bar with an HDMI cable:
1. Connect the cable that’s attached to the soundbar to the HDMI (ARC) port on the TV.
2. Turn on the soundbar by pressing the Power button.
3. Press the [MENU] button on your remote and go to Setup > CEC
4. Turn on the CEC Control setting.
5. If the device has an ‘Input Selector’ feature then make sure to change it to ‘TV’.
EXTERNAL DEVICES
Digital Sound Bar
HDMI
Figure 7. Digital Sound Bar to the HDMI (ARC) port
TV JACK
HDMI Cable
(not included)
NOTES

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Connecting Devices to your TV
Connecting a PC with VGA cable
EXTERNAL DEVICES
Figure 9. PC with VGA cable to the TV
TV JACK
1. Use a VGA cable to connect the PC’s VGA output jack to the TV’s VGA jack. Use an audio cable to connect the PC’s audio
output jack to TV’s PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack.
2. Plug the connected devices into the mains socket before switching on the TV.
3. Using your remote, press the [INPUT] button and select VGA as the input source.
Computer
PC IN
VGA PC/DVI
AUDIO IN
Audio Cable
(not included)
VGA Cable
(not included)
NOTES
• This device is intended for you to use primarily as an LED TV. We recommend that you contact the PC Video/Graphic card
manufacturer for further support. Perfect compatibility is not guaranteed.
• We strongly suggest that you use a VGA cable with two ferrite cores to reduce interference. See figure 9.

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Using Your TV Remote Control
Buttonson yourTV remote
INPUT
LAST
SAP
DISPLAY
MTS CCD
CH.
OK
VOL
EXIT MENU
AUTO
TV AV VGA MEDIA
PICTURE
FAVLIST ADD/ERASE
ASPECT STILL
FAV+
SLEEP
MUTE
-
-
FAV-
-
++
SOUND CHLIST GUIDE
Power on / off
Direct channel selection
Increase volume
Decrease volume
Close the menu
Auto adjust button
(only for VGA)
ASPECT button
Favorite program controlling but-
ton & Media player button
Select picture mode
Media player button
Select sound mode
Select TV AV VGA USB source
Dash button
Select a digital sub-channel
Audio select button
Mono /Stereo/SAP operation
Select input source
MUTE button
Go to the previous channel
Adjust CC mode
Next channel
Previous channel
Display the information banner
MENU button
Sleep timer button
Pause the screen
Next / previous favorite channel
Channel list
Open the DTV program guide
(if available)
D-pad (up/down/left/right naviga-
tion buttons)