Jay-tech 818 User manual


IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY:
zThis product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
zSituate this product away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
zClean the product only as recommended by the manufacturer (see “Maintenance”)
section for details). Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning.
zUnplug the power cord from the wall outlet when left unused for an extended
period.
zPrevent objects/liquids from falling or spilled on the product.
zOperate the product only with the supplied power adapter. Route power cords so
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the product.
zWhere the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
zDo not operate this product under the following conditions.
- When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
- If liquid has been spilled into or objects have fallen into the product.
- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
- If the product does not operate when used according to the operating instructions.
- If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
zDo not attempt to service the product; take it to the electronics repair shop of your
choice for any servicing or repair.
zDo not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles.
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CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OR PERSONAL INJURY OR
PRODUCT/PROPERTY DAMAGE:
zThis product is intended solely for non-commercial, non-industrial, personal use as
a television. Do not use this product for any other purpose.
zDo not subject the product to violent shocks, extreme temperatures, or lengthy
periods or direct sunlight.
zKeep the product away from magnetic objects, motors, and transformers.
zDo not use outdoors in inclement weather.
zDo not use the TV while driving; this is dangerous and is illegal in some areas.
BATTERY HANDLING AND USAGE:
zKeep batteries away from children and pets. Only adults should handle batteries.
zNever throw batteries into a fire or expose them to fire or other heat sources.
zFollow the battery satiety and usage instructions provided by the manufacturer.
ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor……………………………………………………………………………………1
Instruction Manual……………………………………………………………………………1
Remote Control……………..…………………………………………………………………1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................1
ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................2
FEATURES...................................................................................................................4
GENERAL PARTS........................................................................................................5
REMOTE CONTROL....................................................................................................6
REMOTE CONTROL PREPARATION..........................................................................7
BASIC CONNECTION............................................................................................. 8-11
OPERATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS............................................................................................12-16
MAIN MENU..........................................................................................................17-27
DTV MODE.........................................................................................................18-24
TV MODE............................................................................................................25-26
HDMI/AV/SCART/MEDIA MODE .............................................................................27
PC/VGA MODE........................................................................................................27
FOR REFERENCE
MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................................28
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................28
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................29
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FEATURES
47 cm (18.5") TFT DISPLAY
This player has a built-in 47 cm (18.5”) TFT display window to provide clear vision and
low radiation.
zAUTO TV SCANNING
zDIGITAL BROADCASTING RECEPTION
zEPG (Electric Program Guide) FUNCTION
zTELETEXT (EUROPE) FUNCTION
zUSB MULTIMEDIA PLAYBACK
zMULTI-LANGUAGES ON SCREEN DISPLAY
zFULL FUNCTION REMOTE CONTROL
zHDMI, YPbPr, AV, CI, VGA, PC AUDIO, AND SCART INPUT
zEARPHONE OUTPUT
zDETACHABLE STAND HOLDER
zEXTERNALANTENNA JACK
zBUILT-IN SPEAKERS
zWEAK SIGNAL ENHANCEMENT FUNCTION
zNOISE REDUCTION FUNCTION
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GENERAL PARTS
MAIN UNIT
1. TFT display screen
2. Remote control sensor
3. Power indicator: In standby mode the
indicator light will display red color; when
switching on the unit the indicator light will
display blue color.
4. Stand holder
5. SOURCE:To select the input source.
6. MENU: To enter menu setting page.
7. CH-: To select previous channel or move
down.
8. CH+: To select next channel or move up.
9. VOL-: To decrease the volume level or
move left.
10. VOL+: To increase the volume level or
move right.
11. POWER:To switch ON/OFF the TV.
12. YPbPr input jack
13. AV input
14. RF input: To connect the antenna.
15. CI input
16. POWER input
17. USB slot: For multimedia playback in
TV mode.
18. HDMI input
19. VGA input
20. PC AUDIO input
21. SCART input
22. EARPHONE output jack
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REMOTE CONTROL
1. POWER: To set the unit in standby mode; press it
again to switch it on.
2. MUTE: To mute the sound.
3. AUTO: To adjust the screen automatically (in PC/VGA
mode).
4. NUMBERIC BUTTONS (0-9): To input the number
information, such as channel number and so on.
5. -/--: To select one digit, two digits and three digits.
6. :To return to previous channel or input source..
7. ASPECT: Press this button repeatedly to select
desired aspect ratio of screen.
8. AUDIO: To select different soundtrack.
9. VOL +/-: To turn up/down the volume.
10. CH+/-: To play the next/previous channel.
11. DISPLAY: To display information of current program.
12. ▲: Up navigation button.
13. ◄: Left navigation button.
14. OK: To confirm selection.
15. ►:Right navigation button.
16. ▼: Down navigation button.
17. MENU: To display the main menu. Press it again to
return to previous menu page.
18. EXIT: To exit menu page.
19. SOURCE: To switch the input source.
20. P-MODE: To select desired picture mode.
21. SLEEP: To set the sleep time as desired.
22. S-MODE: To select desired sound mode.
23. FAV: To enter the favorite channels list page.
24. FAV-: To play previous favorite channel.
25. EPG: To display electronic program guide information.
26. FAV+: To play next favorite channel.
27. TEXT: To display the teletext.
28. HOLD: To hold the teletext.
29. SUBTITLE: To open the subtitle. Press it again to
close subtitle.
30. TV/RADIO: To switch the unit between TV and radio.
31. INDEX: To enter index page.
32. SIZE: To switch teletext size.
33. SUBPAGE: To enter the subpage of teletext.
34. REVEAL: To hide teletext, or display hidden
characters.
35. MEDIA: To enter MEDIAmode directly.
36. : To play or pause playing.
37. : To move fast forward.
38. : To move fast backward.
39. ●: RECORD (No function on this model)
40. ■: To stop playing.
41. :To play next chapter.
42. :To play previous chapter.
43. RED button.
44. GREEN button.
45. BLUE button.
46. YELLOW button.
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REMOTE CONTROL PREPARATION
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Install the batteries as the following pictures. Be sure + and – terminals are positioned
as indicated in the battery compartment (Fig1).
SERVICE LIFE OF BATTERIES
zThe batteries normally last for one year although this depends on how often the
remote control is used.
zIf the remote control fails to work even when it is operated near the player, replace
the batteries.
zUse two size AAA dry batteries.
NOTE:
zDo not drop, step on or otherwise impact the remote control. This may damage the
parts or lead to malfunction.
zIf the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries.
NOTE:
z
Do not drop, step on or otherwise impact the remote control. This may damage the
parts or lead to malfunction.
z
If the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Remote Control
Sensor
Fig1 Fig2
Point the remote control from no
more than about 6 m from the remote
control sensor and within about 60°
of the front of the player (Fig2).
Push
NOTES:
zThe operating distance may vary
according to the brightness of the
room.
Open
zDo not point bright light at remote
control sensor.
zDo not place objects between the
Remote control and the remote
control Sensor.
zDo not use this remote control
while simultaneously operating
the remote control of any other
equipment.
Press
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BASIC CONNECTION
zEnsure all the cables are disconnected from the main unit before connecting to AC
power source by AC power adaptor.
zRead through the instructions before connecting other equipments.
CONNECTING TO AC POWER SOURCE
Main unit
To power
outlet
To DC 12V jack
AC Adaptor
CONNECT EXTERNAL ANTENNA TO UNIT
Install external antenna into antenna jack for best picture.
75 OHM
antenna
plug
Power plug
of antenna
amplifier
Indoor
antenna
amplifier
Outdoor
antenna
amplifier
Antenna
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YPbPr CONNECTION
Audio cable
YPbPr cable
Back of DVD/VCR
INSERT A CI CARD
CI slot
COMPOSITE AV CONNECTION
AV cable
For basic connection, use the
composite Audio L/R (white/red) and
CVBS (yellow) cable to connect the
unit with other devices.
Back of DVD/VCR
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CONNECT USB DEVICE TO THE UNIT
Insert a USB memory device into USB slot for multimedia files playback.
USB slot
CONNECT EARPHONE TO THE UNIT
EARPHONE cable
HDMI CONNECTION
Use HDMI cable to connect the
unit with other devices to receive
high-definition multimedia signal.
HDMI cable
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PC/VGA CONNECTION
Back of PC
Audio cable
VGA cable
SCART CONNECTION
Use VGA cable and Audio
cable to connect the unit with
TV or PC, and use this product
as a monitor.
SCART cable
Back of DVD/VCR
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MAKE SURE ALL THE EQUIPMENTS AND AC ADAPTOR ARE
CONNECTED PROPERLY AND THE UNIT IS SET IN CORRECT MODE
EFORE KINDS OF OPERATIONS.B
BASIC OPERATIONS
zPress POWER button on unit top or remote control to power ON the unit
(indicator will glow blue); press it again to power OFF (standby mode) the
unit (indicator will glow red).
zPress SOURCE button on unit top or remote control to set the unit in DTV or
TV mode.
SELECT WANTED PROGRAM
1. Press CH+ button to play next channel.
2. Press CH- button to play previous channel.
3. Press number buttons on remote control directly to select wanted program.
NOTE: Press -/-- button repeatedly to select one digit, two digits, three digits.
VOLUME CONTROL
Press VOL+ or VOL- to adjust the level of current volume.
Available range: 0-100.
MUTE CONTROL
Press MUTE button to mute the sound, press it again to turn on the sound.
SOURCE SETTING
zPress SOURCE button on unit top or remote control to display the sources list.
zPress UP or DOWN navigation button to select desired input source, and then press OK
button to confirm selection.
Available options: HDMI, DTV, TV, AV, SCART, YPBPR, PC, MEDIA.
PICTURE MODE
Press P-MODE button on remote control repeatedly to select desired PICTURE mode
directly.
Available options: PERSONAL, STANDARD, MOVIE, MILD, GAME.
SOUND MODE
Press S-MODE button on remote control repeatedly to select SOUND mode directly.
Available options: PERSONAL, STANDARD, MUSIC, VOICE, THERTRE.
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SLEEP TIME SETTING
Press SLEEP button on remote control repeatedly to select SLEEP TIME directly.
Available options: OFF, 15 MIN, 30 MIN, 45 MIN, 60 MIN, 75MIN, 90MIN, 105MIN, 120MIN.
VIDEO SIZE SETTING
Press ASPECT button on remote control repeatedly to select VIDEO SIZE directly.
Available options: AUTO, 4:3, FULL.
NOTE: The available video size may be different in different input source.
MULTIAUDIO SETTING
Press AUDIO button on remote control to select available soundtrack.
INFORMATION DISPLAY
Press DISPLAY button on remote control to display information of current program.
TV GUIDE (FOR DTV MODE ONLY)
Press EPG button on remote control to enter below menu page:
- Press RED button to enter Daily Mode.
- Press GREEN button to enter Weekly Mode.
- Press YELLOW button to enter Extended Mode.
- Press BLUE button to set wakeup timer.
FAVOURITE LIST
When viewing digital programs:
- Press FAV button on remote control to
enter Favorite List menu page.
- Press UP or DOWN navigation button to
select wanted channel.
- Press OK button to confirm selection.
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When viewing analog programs:
- Press FAV button on remote control to enter
FAV LIST menu page directly.
- Press UP or DOWN navigation button to
select wanted channel.
- Press OK button to confirm selection.
NOTE: During normal playing, press FAV+/FAV-
button to play next or previous favorite channel
directly.
QUICK SELECT
When viewing digital programs:
- Press OK button on remote control to enter
QUICK SELECT menu page.
- Press LEFT or RIGHT navigation button to
select different groups.
Available options: None, News, Science,
Sports, Movies, Kids, Music, Fashion, Fav.
- Press UP or DOWN navigation button to
select desired channel.
- Press OK button to confirm selection.
When viewing analog programs:
- Press OK button on remote control to enter
CHANNEL LIST menu page.
- Press UP or DOWN navigation button to select
wanted channel.
- Press OK button to confirm selection.
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TELETEXT
- Press TEXT button on remote control to enter Teletext menu page.
- Press OK button to confirm selection and view available teletext information.
TV/RADIO (FOR DTV MODE ONLY)
- Press TV/RAIDO button on remote control to switch the unit between TV and radio mode.
SUBTITLE
- Press SUBTITLE button on remote control to open or close the subtitle.
MEDIA PLAYBACK
- Press SOURCE button on unit top or remote control to set the unit in MEDIA mode.
NOTE: Press MEDIA button on remote control to enter below menu page directly.
- Insert a USB memory device first.
- Press LEFT or RIGHT navigation button to select video item.
- Press OK button to enter below menu page:
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1. MOVIE
- Press navigation buttons to select the option that wants to play.
- Press OK button to play the selected movie.
- Press button on remote control to play or pause playing.
- Press button on remote control to stop playing.
- Press button on remote control to move fast backward.
- Press button on remote control to move fast forward.
- Press button on remote control to play previous file.
- Press button on remote control to play next file.
2. MUSIC
- Press navigation buttons to select the option that wants to play.
- Press OK button to play the selected music.
- Press button on remote control to play or pause playing.
- Press button on remote control to stop playing.
- Press button on remote control to move fast backward.
- Press button on remote control to move fast forward.
- Press button on remote control to play previous file.
- Press button on remote control to play next file.
3. PHOTO
- Press navigation buttons to select the option that wants to play.
- Press OK button to play the selected photo.
- Press UP navigation button to display the photo in Left-Right mirror image mode.
- Press DOWN navigation button to display the photo in Up-Down mirror image mode.
- Press LEFT navigation button to rotate the photo 90°, 180°, 270° counter clockwise.
- Press RIGHT navigation button to rotate the photo 90°, 180°, 270° clockwise.
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MAIN MENU
zThe unit contains different setting menus. Once the initial programming is entered, it will
be remain in the memory until change, and the unit can always be operated under the
same conditions.
zThe settings will be remained in the memory until the settings are changed ever after
setting the player to standby mode.
Common procedure for initial settings
- Press MENU button on unit top or remote control to display the main menu.
- Press UP or DOWN navigation button to select submenus.
- Press RIGHT navigation button to enter submenu page.
- Press UP or DOWN navigation button to select the option that want to adjust.
- Press LEFT or RIGHT navigation button to adjust selected option to desired value. Then
press OK button to confirm the selection.
- Press MENU button to return to previous menu page.
- Press EXIT button to exit menu page.
First Time Installation
- Connect to power source and turn on the TV, then below installation menu page will
display on the screen:
COUNTRY
- This item is used to set the
country that living in.
OSD LANGUAGE
- This item is used to set the OSD
language.
DELETE PROGRAM
- This item is used to decide
whether delete all the programs or not.
SEARCH PROGRAM
- This item is used to decide whether do automatic program searching or not.
NOTE:
- Press MENU or EXIT button to exit this installation menu page.
- Select YES in the menu to save the settings. And select NO to decide whether exit
installation or not; or do it next time.
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DTV MODE
- Press SOURCE button on unit top or remote control to set the unit in DTV mode.
1. PICTURE
1.1 PICTURE MODE
Available options:
PERSONAL - To adjust the
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST,
COLOR, SHARPNESS to desired
value.
STANDARD - This mode is
usually used in an unchangeable
light environment.
MOVIE - This mode is better used
in a dark environment as the brightness is higher than other modes.
MILD - This mode is better used in a dark environment as the brightness is higher than other modes.
GAME - This mode is usually used when playing games, the brightness is just lower than
that of movie mode.
1.2 BRIGHTNESS
The brightness value of picture can be adjusted from 0-100.
1.3 CONTRAST
The contrast value of picture can be adjusted from 0-100.
1.4 COLOUR
The color saturation value of picture can be adjusted from 0-100.
1.5 SHARPNESS
The sharpness value of picture can be adjusted from 0-10.
NOTE: The value of BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOUR, and SHARPNESS is
adjustable only in PERSONAL picture mode.
1.6 TINT
This item is used to adjust the tone of color in NTSC system from 0-100.
1.7 COLOUR TEMPERATURE
This item is used to adjust the optimum color temperature for suitable viewing.
Available options: NORMAL, COLD, WARM.
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2. SOUND
2.1 SOUND MODE
Available options: PERSONAL,
VOICE, MUSIC, STANDARD,
THERTRE.
2.2 BASS
This item is used to adjust the level
of lower-pitched sounds from 0-100.
2.3 TREBLE
This item is used to adjust the level of higher-pitched sounds from 0-100.
NOTE: The value of BASS and TREBLE is adjustable only in PERSONAL sound mode.
2.4 BALANCE
This item is used to adjust the audio output between left and right speaker from -50 to 50.
3. FUNCTION
3.1 OSD LANGUAGE
This item allows the users to
choose wanted OSD language.
3.2 ASPECT RATIO
This item is used to select different
screen display mode which best
corresponds to personal viewing
requirements.
Available options: FULL, 4:3, AUTO.
3.3 TXT LANGUAGE
Available options: WEST EURO, EAST EURO, RUSSIAN, ARABIC, FARSI, GREEK,
CYRILLIC, HEBREW.
3.4 SLEEP TIMER
This item is used to set the automatic sleep time in standby mode. The unit will be in
standby mode 30 minutes after setting the SLEEP TIMER to 30MIN.
Available options: OFF, 15MIN, 30MIN, 45MIN, 60MIN, 75MIN, 90MIN, 105MIN, 120MIN.
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