Marks & Spencer MS1975F User manual

LCD digital colour TV
MS1975F
USER GUIDE

LCD Screen
Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and
99.99% or more of the pixels are effective, black dots may appear or
bright points of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the
LCD screen and is not a malfunction.
If you have any problem setting up this Television, trouble getting a
signal or difficulties with the operation of the DVD player.
Please Contact our Helpline where we will be able to assist you.
Call 0845 6710665
HELP

Unit and Accessories
Getting Started
Front View
Rear View
Remote Control Key Functions
Menu Operation
Basic TV operation
PICTURE menu options
SOUND menu options
TIMER menu options
FUNCTION menu options
SETUP menu options
DVD operation
DVD System Operation
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Disc care20
SimpleTroubleshooting
Techincal Specifications
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Caution
Safety Information

caution
Caution
The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage"
within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to the persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intend to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
Correct disposal of this Product
This unit is a “CLASS 1” laser product. This product uses a visible laser
beam which could cause hazardous radiation exposure. Ensure the
recorder is operated as instructed. Do not remove any covers or look into
the DVD drawer opening whilst power is applied. Do NOT modify or adjust
any controls that may affect laser emissions. Should the appliance become
faulty consult a qualified technician.
This appliance complies with European Safety and Electrical
directives
“Correct Disposal of Product”
Produced after 13 August 2005. Waste electrical should not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for
recycling advice.

Safety Information
Safety Information
To ensure reliable and safe operation of this equipment, please read carefully all the
instructions in this user guide, especially the safety information below.
Electrical safety
xThe TV set should only be connected to a mains supply which matches that stated on
the label on the mains adaptor
xTo prevent overload, don't share the same mains supply socket with too many other
items of equipment.
- Do not place any connecting wires where they may be stepped on or tripped over.
- Do not place heavy items, which may damage the leads, on them.
- Hold the Mains plug, not the wires, when removing from a socket.
- During a thunderstorm or while leaving the TV for long periods, disconnect the
aerial (if outdoor) and mains adaptor from the supply.
- Do not allow water or moisture to enter the TV or mains adaptor. Do NOT use in
wet or moist areas such as Bathrooms, steamy kitchens or near swimming pools.
xPull the plug out immediately, and seek professional help if:
- the mains plug or cable is damaged
- liquid is spilt onto the set, or if it is accidentally exposed to water or moisture
- anything accidentally penetrates the ventilation slots
- the set doesn't work normally.
- Do NOT remove the safety covers. There are no user serviceable parts inside. You
may invalidate the warranty. Qualified personnel must only service this apparatus.
- To avoid battery leakage, remove exhausted batteries from the remote control
handset, or when not using for a long period.
- Do NOT break open or throw exhausted batteries on a fire.
Physical safety
xDo NOT block ventilation slots in the back cover. You may place the TV in a cabinet,
but ensure at least 5cm (2") clearance all around.
xDo NOT tap or shake the TV screen, you may damage the internal circuits. Take good
care of the remote control, do not drop.
xTo clean the TV use a soft dry cloth. Do NOT use solvents or petrol based fluids. For
stubborn stains, you may use a damp soft cloth with dilute detergent.

Unit and Accessories
Power cable
USER GUIDE
EASY START GUIDE
EASY START GUIDE
USER GUIDE
Unit and Accessories
PROGVOL
TEXT
HOLD
TIXEUNEM
QUICK START
MUTE
EPG
SUBTITLES
PICTURE SOUND TIMER ASPECT
DISPLAYFAV
FUNCTION STANDBY
OK
+ +
123
456
789
0-/--
SETUP ZOOM DVD-MENU

(IR) Infrared Receiver: Receives IR signals from the remote control.
(Power on/Standby) LED Indicator: Press POWER to turn on and off,
Indicator on(RED) Standby mode
Indicator on(GREEN) Power on mode
Getting Started
Getting Started
CH
VOL
Power
MENU
TV/AV
PLAY:
EJECT:
Press to display the input source menu(see page 10).
Load/eject DVD disc.
Play / pause DVD program.
Please insert a 12cm disc
according to the Label.

DVD
Power
ON/OFF
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Getting Started
COAX
out
Output to
Audio amplifier
TV Signal
Common Interface
Satellite Box
or Blue Ray DVD

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Getting Started
REAR CONNECTIONS
Name Function Description
AC POWER IN
HDMI
VGA IN VGA signal from computer output
Connect to the composite terminal of your DVD/VCR
COAX out
S-Video IN
Video IN
(AUDIO)L/R IN
PC Audio IN
Headphone
RF
Connect to power supply
SCART
Connect to the HDMI socket of your DVD or Satellite Box
Audio signal input for AV
S-Video signal input
Video signal input
PC audio input
Connect it to your headphone or other audio equipment
Aerial connection
Output to Audio amplifier
THE TELEVISION MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS THE USE OF AN
OUTDOOR AERIAL SUITABLE FOR RECEPTION OF DIGITAL BROADCASTS

PROGVOL
TEXT
HOLD
MENU EXIT
QUICK START
MUTE
EPG
SUBTITLES
PICTURE SOUND TIMER ASPECT
DISPLAYFAV
FUNCTION STANDBY
OK
+ +
123
456
789
0-/--
SETUP ZOOM DVD-MENU
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Remote Control Key Functions
STANDBY
Turn the TV On / standby.
Colour buttons: short cuts-follow the coloured links in
the text.
Blue Button: Nicam. (TV mode only)
TEXT: Turn On / Off the Teletext display.
HOLD: Hold or carry on the current subpage.
EPG: Electronic Program Guide
SUBTITLES: For DVD and DTV only.
Cursor left/right/up/down: Cursor buttons used in
menus.
OK: CONFIRM BUTTON.
MENU: System setup menu.
QUICK START: To tune in your TV.
FAV: Means favorite, to display the favorite channel list
defined by you.
EXIT: Exit the OSD menu.
MUTE: Mutes the Audio.
DISPLAY: Display brief information concerning the
current channel you are viewing.
VOL+/-: Adjust the volume.
PROG+/-: Skip through the channels.
FUNCTION
Press to display the input source menu .(see page 10)

PROGVOL
TEXT
HOLD
MENU EXIT
QUICK START MUTE
EPG
SUBTITLES
PICTURE SOUND TIMER ASPECT
DISPLAYFAV
FUNCTION STANDBY
OK
+ +
123
456
789
0-/--
SETUP ZOOM DVD-MENU
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SETUP: DVD setup menu
ZOOM: adjust picture size in DVD mode.
DVD-MENU : DVD Disc menu.
: DVD fast forward.
: DVD fast reverse
: DVD next chapter.
: DVD previous chapter.
: load/eject DVD disc.
: play/pause DVD program.
: stop DVD program.
0-9,-/--
Choose channel directly. Number buttons for DVD.
PICTURE: Select the picture mode.
SOUND: Select the sound mode.
Timer
Standby timer.
ASPECT
Press to change the display mode of the screen.

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Menu Operation
1. Press VOL+/- to adjust the volume.
2. If you want to switch the sound OFF, press the MUTE
3. You can cancel this function by pressing MUTE or VOL+ button.
Basic TV operation
First time installation
First Time Installation
Please make sure the TV aerial is plugged
into the RF socket at the rear of the TV.
NOW PRESS OK
TURN ON LCD TV
TURN OFF LCD TV
1.Connect power cable to mains supply and turn on the power by using the “ Switch” at the back of
the TV on the right hand side. The standby indicator on the front of the TV will light up in red.
2. Press the POWER button on the top of the TV or the STANDBY button on the remote control to
turn on the TV, the indicator will light green.
Press the POWER button on the top of the TV or the STANDBY button on the remote control to turn
the TV off into standby mode, the indicator will light red.
NOTE: When you initially use the TV, you will see the “First Time Installation” menu as below:
Please make sure the TV aerial is plugged
into the RF socket at the rear of the TV.
Press the "OK" button on the remote control to
start the tuning procedure. This process will find
all available ATV and DTV channels and store
them.
By pressing the "Quick start" button, the first time
installation can be recalled at any time.
1. Using the CH+/- on the front panel or PROG+/- on the remote control.
Press CH+/PROG+ to increase channel number
Press CH-/PROG- to decrease channel number.
2. TV (ATV only) Using 0-9 digital buttons and -/-- button
Press -/-- button, then the screen will display “-”, press again it will become “- -”.
3. DTV using only 0-9 to select channel for example: Channel 83 press buttons 8 and 3
When it displays “_” press a number from 0 – 9 to activate the chosen channel.
When it displays “_ _” press two numbers: for example 2 and 3 to activate channel 23.

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Press the MENU button to display the main menu.
Use / buttons to select menu, and press button to enter the menu.
PICTURE
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Sharpness
Personal
50
50
50
Normal
Select Enter
TIMER
Sleep Timer
OSD Timer
0 Min
30Sec
SOUND
Volume
Sound Mode
Bass
Treble
Balance
20
Music
60
52
50
SETUP
Country
Auto tuning
Manual tuning
Program Edit
Common interface
UK
FUNCTION
Language
Video Size
Blue Screen
Child Lock
First Time Installation
Reset
English
Auto
On
TV
SCART
CVBS
S-VIDEO
VGA
HDMI
DVD
DTV
Select Enter Select Enter
Select Enter
Select Enter
You can display the input source menu by pressing the FUNCTION
button on the remote control or the TV/AV button on the TV,
press /button to select, and press OK button to confirm.
Normal
Normal
Colour temperature

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1. Use / button to select what you want to
adjust in the Picture menu.
2. Press /button to Adjust.
3. When you are satisfied with your adjustment, press
MENU button.
Picture Mode
Select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements by selecting Picture Mode in
Picture menu. You may select the picture mode directly by pressing the PICTURE button on the remote
control.
Contrast
Adjust the contrast of the picture.
Brightness
Adjust the brightness of the picture.
Colour
Adjust the colour of the picture.
NOTE: This option is invalid in PC mode, and it will be shown in gray.
Sharpness
Select sharpness mode of the picture.
Colour Temperature(in VGA mode)
Select an optimum color temperature mode to suit your eyes for viewing among Normal, Warm and Cold.
DNR
If the broadcast signal received is weak, you can select the DNR option to reduce the video noise level
between Off, Low, Mid and High.
In this manual, the OSD (On Screen Display) may be different from your TV's because it is just
example to help the TV operation.
PICTURE menu options
PICTURE
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Personal
50
50
50
Normal
Off
Normal
Select Adjust
Colour temperature
DNR
Press the MENU button on the top of your tv or the MENU button on the remote control then use /
button to select the picture menu, press to enter the menu. (see picture below).

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1. Use / button to select what you want to
adjust in the Sound menu.
2. Press /button to Adjust.
3. When you are satisfied with your adjustment, press
MENU button.
1. Use / button to select what you want to
adjust in the Timer menu.
2. Press /button to Adjust.
3. When you are satisfied with your adjustment, press
MENU button.
Volume
Adjust the volume.
Sound Mode
Select the type of sound which best corresponds to your listening requirements by selecting Sound
Mode in Sound menu. You may select the Sound mode directly by pressing the SOUND button on
the remote control.
Bass
Adjust the level of the lower-pitched sounds.
Treble
Adjust the level of the higher-pitched sounds.
Balance
Adjust the audio output between left and right speakers.
Sleep Timer
Select the sleep time to put automatically the TV in standby mode. Timer can be selected as 15,30,45,60,
75,90,105,120 and 0 Min(Off). You may select the sleep time by pressing SLEEP repeatedly.
OSD Timer
You can select the time when the OSD display on the screen such as: 5Sec,10Sec,15Sec,20Sec,25Sec,
30Sec.
SOUND menu options
TIMER menu options
SOUND
Volume
Sound Mode
Bass
Treble
Balance
20
Music
60
52
50
TIMER
Sleep Timer
OSD Timer
0 Min
30Sec
Select Adjust
Select Adjust
NOTE: The Treble and bass levels can only be adjusted when the sound setting Personal is selected.
Press the MENU button on the top of your tv or the MENU button on the remote control then use /
button to select the sound menu, press to enter the menu. (see picture below).
Press the MENU button on the top of your tv or the MENU button on the remote control then use /
button to select the Timer menu, press to enter the menu. (see picture below).

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FUNCTION
Language
Video Size
Blue Screen
Child Lock
First Time Installation
Reset
English
Full Screen
On
1. Use / button to select what you want to
adjust in the Function menu.
2. Press /button to Adjust.
3. When you are satisfied with your adjustment, press
MENU button.
Language
Select the language of the OSD menu.
Video Size
Select the screen display mode.
Note: The available aspect modes may differ from one input source to another.
Blue Screen
To turn on/off the function, when the function is turned on, the screen background will turn blue at very weak
or no signal condition.
Child Lock
Press button to enter the Child Lock menu as below:
Child Lock: Turn on/off the child lock function.
Key Lock: This option allows you to lock the buttons on
the TV set, so that a child may not accidentally
change your viewing preferences.
Change PIN Code: Set pin code.
Old PIN Code: The default is no password, press
OK to confirm. If the Pin code has been changed you must
New PIN Code: Enter the new password.
Enter Again: Enter the new password and press
OK to complete the change.
FUNCTION menu options
Select Adjust
Child Lock
Child Lock
Key Lock
Change PIN Code
Off
Off
Select Adjust
Change PIN Code
Old PIN Code
New PIN Code
Enter Again
Select Delete Input Confirm
09OK
If you turn on the Child Lock function, and set the PIN
Code, you have to enter the program edit option in Menu Setup (page 14) to lock one or more channels.
If the quick start button is pressed you will also be prompted for the child lock Password.
Note: If the pin code is changed and the number forgotten or lost, please call the helpline.
Reset
Press button to reset the setup.
Delete Input Enter
09OK
PIN Code:
enter the present code.
Press the MENU button on the top of your tv or the MENU button on the remote control then use /
button to select the Function menu, press to enter the menu. (see picture below) .

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1. Use / button to select what you want to
adjust in the Setup menu.
2. Press /button to Adjust.
3. When you are satisfied with your adjustment, press
MENU button.
Country
This option allows you to select the country.
Auto Tuning
Press button to start auto tuning.
Note: Before you perform Auto Tuning, you must choose the country where you are by selecting
COUNTRY option.
Manual Tuning
Note: Before you perform Manual Tuning, you must choose the country where you are by selecting
Country option.
SETUP menu options (used in TV/DTV source)
Manual Tuning
Program
Sound System
Colour System
Program Lable
AFT
Manual Search
99
I
PAL
Off
471.43MHz
Select Adjust Input
SETUP
Country
Auto Tuning
Manual Tuning
Program Edit
Common Interface
UK
Select Adjust
Auto tuning
Press OK key to start
Enter Return
OK MENU
Program: Select the current channel.
Sound System: Select a corresponding sound system(In the UK select Pal I ).
Color System: Select a corresponding color system.
Program Label: Name the current channel, you can also rename the program which you have named.
Press button to enter, and press /button to select the position, then press /
button or 0-9 button to enter the character, press OK button to confirm.
Manual Search: Press /button to search.
0-9
Manual Tuning in TV mode
Press the MENU button on the top of your tv or the MENU button on the remote control then use /
button to select the setup menu, press to enter the menu. (see picture below).
AFT: Due to a weak signal some channels may not be tuned optimally.
The AFT function allows you to fine tune selected channels.

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Manual Tuning
Channel
Start Search
Service Found
Signal Quality
Signal Strength
Frequency
32
Begin
0
0%
0%
474.00MHz
Select Enter
Channel: Select the current channel.
Start Search: press button to begin searching, and it will display “Search”, after a few second,
it will display “Finished”.
Manual Tuning in DTV mode
Favorite(in DTV mode): Set favorite channels.(You could use the
FAV button to view the favorite channels in DTV
source.)
Use / button to select the channel, and press
the green button on the remote control to set, and there
will be a “ ” on the channel, press the green button again
to cancel. Such as channel 2.
Delete: Delete the channel, the channel will be deleted.
Lock: Lock the channel, you have to enter the code(PIN code in
Child Lock menu--Function menu) to view the channel.
Use / button to select the channel, and press the
blue button on the remote control to set, and there will be a
“ ” on the channel, press the blue button again to cancel.
Such as channel 5 and 6.
Program Edit
Channel list
Flags
X
X
X
X
1.BBC1
2.BBC2
3.ITV1
4.CHANNEL 4
5.FIVE
6. ITV2
7.BBC3
Favorite Delete Lock
Please contact your "Pay per View" provider who can supply a viewing card, cam unit and
instructions for their use.
Common interface(For DTV mode)

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DVD Operation
Place a disc
Insert a disc according to the instruction label next to the dvd insert slot.
Do not touch the playing surface.
Hold the disc around the outside with your fingers and place the disc into the slot. The player will
automatically draw the disc into the player.
To "Eject" the disc, press the " " button on the TV or on the remote control.
Play
The contents of each disc vary, as to how the disc was authored and what features are included. Some
discs start playing as soon as they have been read, some need "Play" selecting in the Menu. Different play
modes are offered, such as Menu Play, Sequence Play and other modes.
DVD Operation
Using the Display Feature
1. Compatible with DVD, SVCD, VCD, CD, HD-CD, WMA, Digital Audio disc discs.
2. Loading and playing DVDs (two pages)
- Press DISPLAY button once to show the first page:
- "Disc Type, Title * / * (the playing title / total titles), Chapter * / * (the playing chapter / total chapters),
Elapsed Time of the Disc".
- Press the button again to show the second page:
- "Language */* (the serial number of playing language / the amount of optional languages) or Off,
Language Type, Audio Type, Subtitle * / * (the serial number of playing subtitle /the amount of optional
subtitles) or Off, Angle * / * (the serial number of playing angle / the amount of optional angles) or Off".
- Press the button for the third time, the display menu fades out.
3. Loading and playing SVCD discs (two pages)
- Press Display button once to show the first page:
- "Disc Type, Track * / * (the playing track / total tracks), Mute, PBC, Repeat Mode, Elapsed Time of the
Playing Track".
- Press the button again to show the second page:
- "Language * / * (the serial number of playing language/ the amount of optional languages) or Off,
Language Type, Audio Type, Subtitle * / * (the serial number of playing subtitle / the amount of optional
subtitles) or Off".
- Press the button for the third time, the display menu fades out.
4. Loading and playing VCD
- Press Display button once to show the first page:
- "Disc Type, Track * / * (the playing track / total tracks), Mute, PBC, Repeat Mode, Elapsed Time of the
Playing Track".
- Press the button again, the display menu fades out.
5. Loading and playing CD, HD-CD, WMA, Digital Audio / JPEG discs
- Press Display button once to show the first page:
- "Disc Type, Track * / * (the playing track / total tracks), Mute, Repeat Mode, Elapsed Time of the
Playing Track".
- Press the button again, the display menu fades out.
Subtitles
1. Compatible with DVD, SVCD discs.
2. Press the Subtitle button on the remote once, and the subtitle info banner appears
3. When a DVD or SVCD is recorded with subtitles, you can use the Subtitle feature to view the subtitles
on-screen. By default, subtitles are off. The info banner will display Subtitle Off.
4. To display subtitles, press the Subtitle button again. The default language with its responding serial
number will be displayed in the info banner and subtitles will be displayed in that language. There are
8 supported subtitles: Chinese, English, Japanese, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Germany and Latin.
With each consecutive press of the Subtitle button, the subtitle switches.
For example, "Language Icon: [1 English DTS 6CH] or [Off]" (the availability of the subtitles are
disc-dependent). To turn subtitles off, press the Subtitle button until Subtitle Off is displayed.
Turn on your TV then use the FUNCTION button on the remote control or the TV/AV button on the TV to
select DVD mode. If there is no disc in the DVD players the screen will show “NO DISC”..

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DVD System Operation
System operation will define the setting of the set; these definitions will be stored until you change them
again.
General Steps of Setup Menu
1. Pause or Stop the player. Press SETUP on the remote control. The main menu will be shown as below.
2. Press the /buttons to select the Icon of the desired section, e.g. “TV System" and press
button to open that section.
3. Press /to select the desired feature and again press button to open that section.
4. Press /to select the desired feature and then press "OK" to select the new setting.
5 To exit the menu, press "SETUP" or to select EXIT SETUP and then press "OK"
When launching the setup routine, the pressing of the following buttons will turn off the setup menu,
while the choices that have been changed will be saved.
Menu specification
1. SYSTEM SETUP
The system setup options are illustrated below:
DVD System Operation
3. The player will then start to play the first track, of the selected directory.
4. To change directories use the direction buttons.
Zoom In the Video Image
1. Compatible with DVD, SVCD, VCD, JPEG discs.
2. The Zoom Function allows you to enlarge the video image.
3. Press Zoom repeatedly to activate the function and choose the required zoom factor: Zoom 2,
Zoom 3, Zoom 4, Zoom 1 /2, Zoom 1 /3, Zoom 1/4, Zoom Off.
Digital Audio Disc
1. Compatible with Digital Audio discs
2. The player will search the disc directory automatically and display the contents on screen.