Olevia 242T FHD User manual

Table of Contents
Important Information
Important Safety Precautions
Introducing the OLEVIA TV
Accessories
TV Installation And Connection Guide
Identifying Front Controls and Rear Panels
- Descriptions of Connector Types
- Turn the power on the TV
Installation
- Connecting to an Antenna or Video Equipment with Antenna Outlet
- Connecting to a Set-Top-Box with HDMI Cables
- Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box with Component Connectors
- Connecting to a DVD Player with A/V or S Video Cables
- Connecting to a DVD Player with Component Cables
- Connecting to a DVD Player with HDMI Cables
- Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box with A/V Cables
- Connecting to a VCR, PVR, or DV with A/V Cables
- Connecting to a Blue-Ray DVD Player or HD-Receiver with HDMI Cables and a
PC with VGA Cables
- Connecting to a D-VHS with HDMI Cables
- Connecting to a D-VHS with Component Cables
- Connecting to an Audio Receiver
- Connecting to a Home Theater System or Earphone Set
- Instruction for Uploading New Firmware
Remote Control Guide
Remote Function Keys & Description
Programming the Remote Control
Battery Installation
On Screen Display (OSD)
Introduction
Operating in the OSD
Initial Screen
PICTURE OSD Adjusting TV Picture Settings
- Description of Settings
- Selecting the Picture Mode
- Adjusting the Picture Quality
AUDIO OSD Adjusting Sound Quality
- Description of Settings
- Adjusting the Audio Settings
- MTS System for Stereo TV
SCREEN OSD Adjusting Screen Modes
- Description of Settings
- Changing the Screen Mode
- Selecting the Picture/Video Source
SETUP OSD Adjusting Personal TV Settings
- Description of Settings
- Searching the TV Channels
- Editing Channels
- Closed Caption Options
- Setting up Parental Control Password
- Activating the Parental Control Feature
- Resetting the Password
- Setting the Date and Time
- Setting the TV Timer
- Timeout Settings for OSD Menu
- TV OSD Languages
- Setting DPMS
- Setting LED Light
- Factory Default Option
- Displaying the Firmware Version
Specifications
Timing Mode for VGA and HDMI(PC)
Pixels Policy
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Important Information
Read the following context indicated by the following symbol to the left. It indicates
important literature in operating the product.
Read the following context indicated by the following symbol to the left. It indicates
a potential high voltage hazard that may compromise your safety.
Risk of electronic shock
Do not open
Caution
Caution
Take caution when moving the product on a cart. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the display unit and cart combination to overturn.
To reduce the risk of electronic shock, do not remove cover (or back).
No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer service to qualified Repair Technician or Repair Center.
Caution
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Caution
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to
connect the unit to other equipment. Prevent electromagnetic interference from electrical
appliances such as radios and televisions. Please use shielded cables and connectors for
connections.
Warning
FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
Caution
Make sure that the cable system is grounded to provide protection against voltage surges
and built up static charges.
Warning
THIS TELEVISION IS EXTREMELY HEAVY -- IMPROPER HANDLING AND INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN
INJURY TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE STRUCTURE AND SURROUNDING PERSONAL
PROPERTY! WALL MOUNTING OF THIS TELEVISION SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMPTED BY A PROFESSIONAL
-- ANY LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY FAILED WALL MOUNTING
ATTEMPTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE MANUFACTURER!
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Important Safety Precautions
Cleaning
Remember to unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet
before cleaning the display unit.
Then spray small amount original WINDEX window
clearer (blue stuff), not Ammonia-added clearer, on
cloth to clean the display.
Remember to use only soft cotton cloth such as an old
100% cotton T-shirt, not sponges brillo abrasive
material, to clean the display.
No drips allowed.
Stand
Do not place the display unit on an unstable
place. The TV may fall resulting in serious
personal injuries to nearby people as well as
damage to the display unit.
Ventilation
Do not cover or block these vents and openings located
on the top and back of the display. Inadequate ventilation
may cause overheating and shorten the lifespan of the display.
Do not place in an enclosed area such as a built-in shelf,
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instructions are followed. Keep the distance of 10cm
minimum between the display unit and wall. Never install the
display unit as indicated in the picture below.
Air circulation is blocked Air circulation is blocked
10cm
10cm
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Important Safety Precautions
Never insert objects or spill liquid
into the display unit
Never insert any object into the display unit through
openings or spill liquid on the display unit. High
voltage flows in the display unit, and inserting an
object can cause electric shock and/or short internal
parts.
Keep away from water and moisture
Do not place the display in areas where moisture is
present or where the unit may get wet such as bath-
rooms, kitchen, pool area or in a wet basement.
AC cord protection
The AC cords must be routed properly to prevent
people from stepping on them or objects from resting
on them. Check the cords at the plugs and product.
Keep away from heat sources
Keep the display unit away from heat sources such
as radiators, heaters, stoves and other
heat-generating products.
The liquid crystal panel used in this
product is made of glass
Do not hit the panel. Be careful to prevent from
getting hurt by broken glass pieces in case the panel
breaks.
Follow operating instructions
All operating instructions must be followed.
Precautions when transporting the
display
Carrying the display requires two or more people.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer. Use of inadequate attachments may
result in accidents to nearby poeple or to the unit.
Power source
This product must operate on a power source
specified on the specification label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply used in your home,
consult your dealer or local power company. For
units designed to operate on batteries or another
power source, refer to the operating instructions.
Overloading
Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords. It
may result in electric shock or start a fire.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the display unit yourself.
Removing covers expose you to high voltage and
other dangerous conditions. Request a qualified
service technician to perform the service.
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Important Safety Precautions
Safety checks
Upon completion of service or maintenance, request
the service technician to perform safety checks to
ensure that the display unit is in proper operating
condition.
Environment
The display unit only operates within the
temperature 0 C to 40 C.Operation outside of the
recommended may cause damage to your product.
Replacement parts
In case the display unit needs replacement parts,
make sure that the service technician uses replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer, or those with
the same characteristics and performance as the
original parts. Use of unauthorized parts can result
in fire, electric shock and/or other danger.
Repair
When the display unit displays an abnormal
condition, any noticeable abnormality in the display
unit indicates that the display unit needs servicing.
If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug
the AC cord from the AC outlet, and request a
qualified service person to perform repairs.
1.A liquid was spilled on the display unit or objects
have fallen into the display unit.
2.The display unit has been exposed to rain or water.
3.The display unit has been dropped or damaged.
Warning
When installing orrealigning an
outside antenna system,extreme
care should betaken to keep from
touching such powerlines or circuits.
Contact with themcould be fatal.
Antenna and satellitegrounding
Reference Grounding component
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Electric service equipment
Power service grounding electrode
system (NEC Art 250. Part H)
Ground clamps
Grounding conductors (NEC Section
810-21)
Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section
810-20)
Grounding clamp
Antenna lead-in wire
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Prevent the display unit from falling
Please select the fit-sized screws and wire ropes to fasten
the display unit on the wall to prevent it from falling
immediately when the earthquake happens.
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Introducing the OLEVIA TV
Welcome!
Thank you forpurchasing a OLEVIALCD HDTV.
This manual isto be usedwith the followingmodel:
OLEVIA 2Series
This manual isdesigned to helpyou through settingup and operatingyour
LCD HDTV asquickly as possible. The modeland serial numbersare on the
back cover ofyour TV. Writethese numbers inthe space providedin this
manual for yourrecords. Please readall the safetyand operating instructions
carefully, andkeep this manual for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
Owner's Record
The model andserial numbers arelocated at therear of thedisplay
unit, or onthe side ofthe media receiverunit on thecartons
(white label). Recordthese numbers inthe spaces providedbelow.
And register yourproduct at www.olevia.com. Refer to them
whenever you callSyntax-Brillian Corporation orlocal dealer
regarding this product.
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Licensed Under U.S. Patent 4930160.

Introducing the Olevia TV
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Manufactured under licensefrom Dolby Laboratories.Dolby and the
double-D symbol areregistered trademarks ofDolby Laboratories.
Olevia and theOlevia logo aretrademarks or registeredtrademarks of
Syntax-Brillian Corporation inthe United Statesand other countries.
Corporate names, trademarks,registered trademarks, servicemarks,
symbols, and logosstated herein areproperty of theirrespective companies.
OLEVIA LCD HDTV includesmany features, you will enjoy throughout
the usage ofyour TV. These highlightedfeatures include:
Fully Integrated HDTV(High Definition TV):
HDTV delivers astunning picture far beyond the qualityof standard
televisions. These programs offer crystal clear videowith amazing
detail played withenhanced audio qualityof digital televisionprograms.
Youcan enjoy bettersound and picturein movies, primetime TVshows,
and other HDbroadcasts in dynamictelevision settings throughcable,
satellite or evenfree broadcasts overthe air.
HDMI (High DefinitionMultimedia Interface):
The next generationof DVI, HDMIprovides the bestinterface between
a DVD playerand compatible productssuch as digitalset top boxfor
uncompressed digital audio/videoconnections. When matchedwith a
OLEVIA TV, multi-channel digitalaudio signals, uncompressedDVI
digital video andintercommunication between highmultimedia interfaces
are combined througha single interconnectingcable.
HDMI and theHDMI logo aretrademarks or registeredtrademarks of
HDMI Licensing, LLC.
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Accessories
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Supplied Accessories
Remote control & batteries (AAA x 2)
QSG x 1 Warranty Card x 1
Power cord x 1 User manual x1
These items areall you needto set upand operate theTV in its
basic configuration.
Note: Most components (VCRs,DVD players, etc.)come with
the necessary cablesto connect them.If you wantto set upa
complex system, youmay need tobuy extra cables,connectors,
etc. Be sure to have these on hand before you start to connect
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TV Installation and Connection Guide
Identifying Front and Rear Panels
Front Panel
Turns display on/off.
Press to enter to Sub-Menu, or select and confirm your setting.
Displays the On Screen Display(OSD) menu. In OSD menu, press it to return to the
previous screen or to exit.
Adjusts Channel. In the OSD menu, both keys are used to navigate within menu.
Adjusts Volume. In the OSD menu, both keys are used to navigate within menu.
Vol+ is used to select the highlighted option.
Press to switch the input sources.
Contains Infra-red light for digital data transmission by the remote control. Please
point remote control at IR Sensor for function.
POWER
MENU
CH / CH
VOL+/VOL-
SOURCE
IR SENSOR
ENTER
For 242 / 247 Models For 252 / 255 Models
IR Sensor
POWER
ENTER
IR Sensor
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Identifying Front and Rear Panels
Rear Panel
TV Installation and Connection Guide
NOTE: The component inputs have a superior quality of picture than the S-Video orAV
(composite video) inputs.
Power Connections
The power cord connects here.
1
AC In
Computer / TV Signal Connections
2
VGA/Audio Input
(PC) Port
Used for analog RGB signals from a personal computer. VGA has one set of Audio R/L inputs.
Audio Input
To send an AV receiver or other equipment's connected audio signals to the TV
Used for audio output to earphone.
Firmware Upgrade
Port
(5 RCA jacks) Used to connect A/V equipment with component video outputs, such as
a DVD player, Digital Satellite Receiver, or compatible Video Game System.
Component 1/2
Video 1/2
AV (Composite Video: 3 RCA jacks): Used to connect a VCR, Super VHS (S-VHS),
DVD player, or other video devices to the TV.
HDMI/DVI
S-Video
AV
R
L
Pr/Cr
Pb/Cb
Y
R
L
S-Video : (1 DIN and 2 RCA jacks) Used to connect video devices to the TV.
However, they have a better quality of picture than a composite video signal.
OR
Used to connect digital video equipment with a HDMI/DVI output.
NOTE: Preferred connection for HDMI/DVI Satellite or Set-Top-Box .equipment
To receive signals from VHF / UHF antennas or a cable system
(For TV Models Only)
RL
Earphone
RS232C Port
RF Terminal
OR
As a computer input with VGA to RCA Adapter.
Coaxial/Optical To send the TV's connected digital audio signals to anAV receiver or other equipment, such as
the amplifier
RL
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To allow firmware upgrades.
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Descriptions of Connector Types
75-ohm Coaxial Cable
S-Video Cable
Audio/Video Cable
Component Cable
Video (Yellow)
Left Audio (White)
Right Audio (Red)
Y (Green)
Pb/Cb (Blue)
Pr/Cr (Red)
For TV/cable connection
Used for transferringvideo signal, whichis split
into two signals,brightness and color.
Through this connection,you can viewa better
picture thanAV (Composite Video) connection.
Used for transferringaudio and videosignal.
This connection isthe most commonlyfound on
A/V equipment.
Used for transferringvideo signal, whichis split
into three signals,one brightness andtwo color.
Through this connection,you can viewa better
high definition picturethan S-Videoor AV
(Composite Video) connection.
You may find it necessary to use some of the following cable types during setup.
TV Installation and Connection Guide
HDMI Cable Used for
transferring digital uncompressedvideo
and audio signalsto the TV.
HDMI signal ispurely digital andprovides a
crystal clear technologybetter than component,
S-Video orVideo connections. It isstrongly
recommended to usethis connection ifyou have
this function onyour equipment.
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Power
Cord
Back of TV
Back of TV
Front of TV Red or bluelight
(also called "standbylight").
Color and locationdepends on mode
Front of TV
Wall
Outlet
Turn the power on the TV
Please f ollowthese steps to turn the poweron to the TV.
1) Before connectingthe Power cord, make sureall other connections are done first.
2) Connect thePower Cord from a Wall Outlet to the Power IN Port on the backof the TV as shown below.
A redor blue light on the front of the TV may turn on. If so, then skip step 3 and step 4. If thelight is NOT
on, do Step3.
3) If ared or bluelight on the front of the TV is NOT on, press the Power Button on the backof the TV as
shown below.Now the lighton the front turns on. In other words, the Power Button in the backmust be
on for thelight in thefront to turn on.
4) Press thePOWER Button on the front of the TV as shown below or onthe remote control. Wait about
10 seconds forsomething to appearon-screen. Your TV is on and the red orblue light onthe front turns
off automatically.
Power
IN Port
POWER Button
(also called"master powerswitch")
POWER Button
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Installation
In the following pages, you will find directions on how to install your tv and choice of video equipment.
TV Installation and Connection Guide
Connecting to an Antenna or Video Equipment with Antenna outlet
Connecting to a Set-Top-Box with HDMI Cables (Preferred TV connection)
Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box with Component Connectors
(Secondary Preferred after HDMI)
Connecting to a DVD Player with A/V or S Video Cables
Connecting to a DVD Player with Component Cables
Connecting to a DVD Player with HDMI Cables
Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box with A/V Cables
Connecting to a VCR, PVR, or DV with A/V Cables
Connecting to a Blue-Ray DVD Player or HD-Receiver with HDMI Cables
and a PC with VGA Cables
Connecting to a D-VHS with HDMI Cables
Connecting to a D-VHS with Component Cables
Connecting to an Audio Receiver
Connecting to a Home Theater System or Earphone Set
Instruction for Uploading New Firmware
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Connecting to an Antenna or Video Equipment with Antenna outlet
(For TV and DTV Source)
Disconnect all power sources before making any connection.
TV Installation and Connection Guide
1. Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (or choice of Antenna Cable) from your cable or antenna to the Video
Equipment's IN jack.
2. Connect another 75-ohm coaxial cable from the Video Equipment's OUT jacks to the TV's Antenna jacks
(RF Terminal).
If connecting toVideo Equipment withAntenna outlet
1. Connect a75-ohm coaxial cable(or choice ofAntenna Cable) from your cable or antenna to the TV's
Antenna jack(RF Terminal).
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(75-ohm
coaxial
cable)
(Video Equipment with
Antenna In/Out Socket)
IN
jack
(75-ohm coaxial cable)
(75-ohm
coaxial
cable)
OUT
jack
Rear of TV
Rear of TV
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Connecting to a Set-Top-Box with HDMI Cables (Preferred TV connection)
Disconnect all power sources before making any connection.
TV Installation and Connection Guide
1. Connect a75-ohm coaxial cable(or choice ofAntenna Cable)from your cableor antenna tothe
Set-Top-Box's Antenna jack (RF Terminal).
2. Connect aHDMI cable fromthe Set-Top-Box's HDMI OUTjacks to theTV's HDMI IN jacks.
Note: HDCP isa copy protecteddigital connection thatreceives analog ordigital video andaudio signals from
equipment with aHDMI output thatfeatures the HDCPfunction. HDMI allowsthe transfer ofdigital
uncompressed data tothe TV. This connection is superiorwhen compared tothe Component, SVideo or AV
(composite) connections.
Note: HDMI signal ispurely digital andprovides a betterpicture, it isbetter than component,S-Video or
Video connections.It is strongly recommended to use this connection if you have this function on your
equipment.
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HDMI cable
Set-Top-Box
1
2
(75-ohm
coaxial cable)
Rear of TV
Cable/
Satellite
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TV Installation and Connection Guide
Connecting to a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box with Component
Connectors (Secondary Preferred after HDMI)
Use this method of connection if your Satellite Receiver or Cable Box has component (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks.
1.Using a component video cable, connect the Satellite Receiver or Cable Boxes' Y, Pb and Pr jacks to the Y,
Pb and Pr jacks on the TV.
Colors on Component Video connectors:
Y: Green
Pb (also identified as Cb, CB or B-Y):Blue
Pr (also identified as Cr, CR or R-Y):Red
Note: The Y, Pb and Pr jacks on your Satellite Receiver or Cable Box are sometimes labeled as Y, Cb and Cr,
or B-Y and R-Y. If so, connect the cables to the matching colors.
2.Using an Audio cable, connect the Satellite Receiver or Cable Boxes' Audio OUT jacks to the TV's Audio in
jacks.
Note: The Y, Pb and Pr jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound.
Note: The YPbPr connection provides the best quality of video signal compared to AV (composite) and
S-Video connection.
Note: YPbPr is set at default to best perform with FHD 1080p content, set Input to "Interlace DVD"
for best performance with regular 480i and 480p content.
(Menu - Picture - Mode - Input = "Interlace DVD")
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
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Satellite Receiver or Cable Box
Component cable
with RCA connector
Audio cable
Red
Blue
Green
Red
White
Rear of TV
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Connecting to a DVD Player with A/V or S Video Cables
Use this method of connection if your DVD player does not have component (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks.
Note: If your DVD player has component video output connectors, for best picture quality, use the connection
described for Connecting to a DVD Player with Component Connectors. (See page.17)
1.Using an A/V cable, connect the DVD player's Audio OUT jacks to the TV's Audio IN jacks.
2.Using an S-Video Cable, connect the DVD player's S Video OUT jack to the TV's S Video IN jack.
Note: When you connect video equipment to both the same Video and S-Video input jacks, the display will
automatically select S-Video first.
To view Video signal, please disconnect the S-Video jack or turn off the Video signal on the video equipment.
S-Video is strongly recommended for use if your VCR or video equipment has the option.
S-Video input has better quality of picture than a composite Video signal.
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
TV Installation and Connection Guide
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DVD Player
Rear of TV
A/V cable with
RCA connector
S Video cable
Yellow
Red
White
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Connecting to a DVD Player with Component Cables
Use this method of connection if your DVD Player has component (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks.
1.Using a component video cable, connect the DVD Player's Y, Pb and Pr jacks to the Y, Pb and Pr jacks on the
TV.
Colors on Component Video connectors:
Y: Green
Pb (also identified as Cb, CB or B-Y): Blue
Pr (also identified as Cr, CR or R-Y): Red
Note: The Y, Pb and Pr jacks on your DVD player are sometimes labeled as Y, Cb and Cr, or B-Y and R-Y.
If so, connect the cables to the matching colors.
2.Using an Audio cable, connect the DVD player's Audio OUT jacks to the TV's Audio in jacks.
Note: The Y, Pb and Pr jacks do not provide audio, so audio cables must be connected to provide sound.
Note: The YPbPr connection provides the best quality of video signal compared to AV (Composite) and
S-Video connection.
Note: YPbPr is set at default to best perform with FHD 1080p content, set Input to "Interlace DVD"
for best performance with regular 480i and 480p content.
(Menu - Picture - Mode - Input = "Interlace DVD")
Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
TV Installation and Connection Guide
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Component cable
with RCA connector
Audio cable
DVD Player
Red
Blue
Green
Red
White
Rear of TV
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