Quasar Q40FST2 User manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Connections and Setup
Chapter 3: General Operation
Chapter 4: Other Information
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Precautions .................................................................................................................................................
Product ........................................................................................................................................................
Power and Plug ...........................................................................................................................................
Power Cord and Signal Cable .....................................................................................................................
Use Environment .........................................................................................................................................
Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................
Remote Control Functions...........................................................................................................................
Buttons on the TV........................................................................................................................................
Switching the TV on and off .........................................................................................................................
Sockets .......................................................................................................................................................
Switching on ...............................................................................................................................................
Switching off ...............................................................................................................................................
Network Connection....................................................................................................................................
Attention and Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................................
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................
Stand Installation .........................................................................................................................................
Menu Function............................................................................................................................................
Picture ........................................................................................................................................................
Sound .........................................................................................................................................................
Channel.......................................................................................................................................................
Network.......................................................................................................................................................
System........................................................................................................................................................
Support.......................................................................................................................................................
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Wall Mount ................................................................................................................................................... 16
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 17

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Precautions
Product
Read all of the instructions before operating the set.
Keep these instructions well for future use.
Do not block or cover the ventilation openings on the
back cover.
Do not push objects of any kind into this unit through
the cabinet slots as they could touch the current
carrying parts or short-circuit parts, resulting in fire,
electric shock, or damage to the unit.
Do not attempt to open the cabinet as this may cause
damage. There are no parts inside you can service by
yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Do not touch the screen surface with fingers as this
may scratch or mar the TV screen.
Do not impact the TV screen with hard pressure as
this may damage the TV screen severely.
Cleaning
Dust the set by wiping the screen and the cabinet with
a soft, clean cloth or some special liquid cleaner.
Do not apply excessive force to the screen when
cleaning.
Do not use water or other chemical cleaner to clean the
screen as this may damage the surface of the TV
screen.
Unplug the set under the following conditions:
- If the set will not be used for a long period of time.
- If the power cord or the power outlet/plug is damaged.
- Follow the instructions to install and adjust the
product. Adjust those controls that are covered in this
operating instructions as improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage. If this happens, unplug
the set and refer to the service personnel.
- If the set is subject to impact or has been dropped to
have the cabinet damaged.
Power and Plug
Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power
cord and the signal cable.
Protect the power cord and the signal cable from being
trampled.
Do not overload the power cord or the power outlet.
Do not expose the power cord and the signal cable to
moisture.
Power Cord and Signal Cable
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
Place the set on a place that allows good ventilation.
Do not use the set near damp, and cold areas. Protect
the set from overheating.
Keep the set away from direct sunlight.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
Do not use the set near dust place.
Use Environment
Chapter 1

Introduction
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Remote Control Functions
Most of your television's functions are available via the menus that appear on the screen. The remote control(s)
supplied with your set can be used to navigate through the menus and to configure all the general settings.
Notes:
TV
SOURCE
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VOL +/-
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(POWER ) Turns the TV on or off.
Brings up the tuner selection menu.
Brings up the SOURCE menu.
(Numeric buttons) Enters channel numbers.
(dot) Enters a digital channel with a sub-channel, enters the main channel;
then, press the dot (•), the sub-channel, and then the OK button.
Goes to the YouTube homepage.
(VOLUME UP/DOWN) Increases or decreases the TV's volume.
(MUTE) Turns the volume off or on.
(HOME) Goes to the homepage.
(CHANNEL UP/DOWN) Scans up or down through the current channel list.
Goes to the Netflix homepage.
Note: This button may be goes to the Golive homepage for some models.
Goes to the browser homepage.
(SETTING) Brings up the menu system.
Select the desired screen format.
(Up, down, left and right direction buttons) Highlights different items in
the menu system and adjusts the menu controls.
Confirms your selection.
(BACK button) In menu mode, goes back to the previous menu or
interface; in TV mode, goes back to the last viewed channel.
Exits the menu system.
Displays the status information.
Enters the USB mode.
Enters the option menu.

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Set the TV to turn off after a given amount of time.
Toggles the Electronic Program Guide on or off under DTV source.
Brings up your favorite channel list.
Displays the channel list menu.
(Red/Green/Yellow/Blue) Performs the corresponding function indicated at the bottom of the screen.
Selects picture mode.
Selects sound mode.
Brings up the closed caption menu.
Toggles through the MTS (multichannel television sound) settings.
Note: MTS is only available in TV mode and the options available may vary depending on
the channel’s signal.
(Previous) Goes to the previous chapter.
(Stop) Stops viewing.
(Play/Pause) Starts, pauses or resumes viewing.
(Next) Goes to the next chapter.
Searches backward.
Searches forward.
SLEEP
GUIDE
FAV
CH LIST
Colored buttons
PICTURE
SOUND
CC
MTS
- Aim the remote control towards the TV remote sensor window. The remote control will not function
properly if there are obstructions between the TV and the remote control.
- To ensure good performance, replace the batteries immediately if the remote control is not functioning
normally because the battery is running down.
- Never mix battery types or combine used batteries with new ones.
- When the batteries are low, battery acid may leak and damage the remote control. Once the batteries
are low, replace the batteries as soon as possible.
- If the remote control is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid the leakage of battery acid.
- Keep the remote control in dark, dry places. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
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Turns the TV on or standby.
With the TV on, press this button to display the menu for source selection.
With the TV on,press and hold this button for three (3) seconds to display the navigation menu(Home menu/
Menu off / Setting menu / Source menu / TV turn off) .
In order to turn the TV off , select "TV turn off " in the navigation menu,and press this button.

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ANTENNA/CABLE IN
ANTENNA/CABLE IN socket (input)
Let's you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable,
or cable box.
HDMI socket (input)
HDMI1/2
RJ45
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) socket can be used to connect a
PC with a compatible video card installed, certain DVD players or a high-definition
compatible digital satellite decoder.This socket provides an uncompressed digital
connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug
cable.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical Connector
This output can be used to connect a compatible digital audio receiver.
Sockets
USB sockets (input)
USB These sockets can be used to connect an USB device.
RJ45 plug for connecting to external modem or network access equipment.
RJ45
ANALOG AUDIO LINE OUTPUT
AUDIO LINE OUT
Use a 3.5mm stereo to RCA audio cable to connect your TV to a compatible
audio receiver.
AV IN sockets (input)
The AV IN sockets can be used to connect a range of equipment, including video
recorders, camcorders, decoders, satellite receivers, DVD players, or games
consoles.
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Switching on
Follow the instructions on this page on how to switch on your TV set and the remote
control before going on to following pages describing how to use the channel set-up
procedure.
1. Insert two batteries in the remote control.
Precautions on using batteries:
- Only use the battery types specified.
- Make sure you use the correct polarity.
- Do not mix new and used batteries.
- Do not use rechargeable batteries.
- Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like,
throw them in a fire, recharge them or try to open them, as this could cause
them to leak or explode.
- Remove the batteries from the remote control if you are not using it for a long
period of time.
3. Connect an outside aerial to the ANTENNA/CABLE IN socket at the back of the TV set.
4. When powered on, the TV will be turned on directly or be in standby.
If the power indicator lights up, the TV set is in standby mode. Press the
button on the remote control or on the TV set to turn on the TV.
2. Connect the power cable FIRST to the television, THEN to a mains socket.
Your TV set should only be connected to an AC supply. It must not be connected
to a DC supply. If the plug is detached from the cable, do not, under any
circumstances, connect it to a mains socket, as there is a risk of electric shock.
Switching off
To put the TV set into standby mode, press the button on the remote control
or on the TV, the TV set remains powered up, but with low energy consumption.
To switch off the TV set, unplug the mains socket from the mains outlet.
Note: For some models, press the power button to switch off the TV set .
Chapter 2
Connections and Setup
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Connections and Setup
Network Connection
To access the Internet, you must subscribe to high speed broadband Internet service with your Internet service
provider (ISP).
Your TV can be connected to your home network in two ways:
• Wired, using the RJ45 (LAN) connector on the back panel.
• Wireless, using the internal wireless and your home wireless network.
Note: Instructions below are just the usual ways to connect your TV to the wired or wireless network. The connection
method may be different depending on your actual network If you have any questions about your home
network, please refer to your ISP.
Connecting to a wired network
To connect to a wired network:
1. Ensure you have:
• An Ethernet cable long enough to reach your TV
• A router or modem with an available Ethernet
port
• A high-speed Internet connection
• An Ethernet (LAN) port on the back of the TV
2. Connect your Ethernet cable to the router and to
the Ethernet port on the back of the TV.
3. Use the Network menu to configure the TV.
Connecting to a wireless network
To connect to a wireless network:
1. Ensure you have:
• A router broadcasting a high-speed wireless
signal
• A high-speed Internet connection
2. Use the Network menu to configure the TV.
Modem Internet
TV Set
Router
Ethernet
Port on the
back panel
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Wireless Router
Modem
TV Set
Built-in wireless
connection
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Chapter 3
Menu Function
You can press the button to enter the Settings Menu.
The Settings Menu consists of the following settings:
• Picture
• Sound
• Channel
• Smart TV
• Network
• System
• Support
In each menu, you can:
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adjust the value.
• Press the OK button to enter the submenu.
• Press the button to return to previous menu or exit
the menu.
• Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.
Picture
Sound
Picture preset
Adjusts the picture setting that best suits your viewing
environment.
Backlight
Adjusts the backlight levels of the picture.
Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Contrast
Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of
the picture.
Saturation
Adjusts the richness of color.
Tint
Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
Sharpness
Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.
Sound preset
Selects a preset audio option optimized for different
sounding conditions.
Balance
Adjusts the amount of audio sent to the left and right
speakers.
Auto volume control
Selects On to reduce the annoying blasts in volume
during commercial breaks and also amplifies softer
sounds in program material. Eliminates the need to
constantly adjust the volume.
SPDIF type
This option is used to control the type of audio
stream sent to the Digital Audio Output (SPDIF)
socket.
SPDIF delay
This option is used to synchronize the sound with the
picture.
TV placement
Selects Desk top or Wall mount mode.
Advanced settings
Selects more sound advanced settings.
TTS
Convert the menu texts to English speech.
Channel List
Shows all the searched channel in a list.
Color Temperature
Adjusts the color temperature of the picture.
Auto format
Enables/disables the aspect ratio selection automatically.
Screen mode
Selects the picture size.
Overscan
Selects On or Off to turn on/off this option.
ECO settings
Configures engergy saving options.
Micro Dimming
Selects On or Off to turn on/off micro dimming.
Advanced Settings
Selects more picture advanced settings.
Picture reset
Restores the current picture settings to default.
Channel scan
Allows you to scan for all available analog and digital
channels.
Follow the steps below to do automatic search.
Channel
- Select Tuner mode (Antenna or Cable)
- Select Automatic search and press OK to enter.
Select the channel type (Digital & Analog, Digital or
Analog), then press OK to start the automatic search
process. The search may take a few minutes. During
the process, you can press OK to abort halfway.
Note: When Sound preset is set to different mode,
five Sound options (100 Hz, 500 Hz, 1.5 KHz, 5 KHz,
and 10 KHz) will be adjusted, which enable you to adjust
the frequency levels desired. You can also set the
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Note: Closed captioning is not available on all channels
at all times. Only specific programs are encoded with
closed captioning information.
EPG
EPG is an on-screen guide that displays scheduled
TV programmes. You can navigate, select, view and
programmes.
Channel organizer
This option allows you to skip channels.
Interface
S
elects Ethernet or Wireless.
Ethernet
Connects your ethernet cable to the router and to the
Ethernet port on the back of the TV.
Wireless
Wireless, using the internal wireless and your home
wireless network.
IP setting
Sets Address type toAuto, it will acquire and enter the
needed IP address automatically.
Information
Displays the information on current connection.
Connection test
Tests the internect connection.
Internet connection
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elects On to adjust the options below.
Timer
Enter the submenu to adjust the options below.
-Time zone
Selects the local time zone.
-Clock
Select on to turn on the Auto synchronization, the TV
will get the time automatically from DTV signals, and
the Time item cannot be adjusted. If you select off,
you should set the options manually.
-Sleep timer
Sets a period of time after which the TV set goes into
standby mode.
-Auto standby
When Auto Standby is set to your desired time, TV
and device will be in standby mode at the same time.
Input Settings
User can select the device name of the input source
here, easy to identify the source.
Location
Selects the location mode depending on your viewing
environment.
Auto source
S
elect On to open auto source.
Sports mode
S
elect On to open the sports mode.
Smart TV
Network
System
Lock
-Parental rating
This menu can control the special function for TV
channels. The factory default code is 1234.And
the super password is 0423. If you forget your code,
enter it to override any existing codes.
The Parental rating option under this menu allows you to
block the age-based ratings. If you block an age-based
rating, all the higher-rated programs will be automatically
become blocked, too. For US >TV rating, you can also
block specific content themes. If you block a content theme,
the content theme of all the higher-rated programs will be
automatically become blocked, too. If you want to block
unrated ratings, set Block unrated rating to On.
Smart TV policy
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eads the Smart TV policy.
Networked standby
S
elect on to turn on the networked standby.
Netflix settings
In Netflix Setting menu, Netflix Deactivation can
deactivate your device form Netflix.
Reset smart TV
Reset the settings of smart TV.
Channel diagnostics (on digital TV channels)
Displays some signal information on current digital
channel, such as signal strength,Frequency, etc.
Menu language
Chooses the on-screen display language.
Closed caption
Many programs are encoded with closed captioning
information, which allows you to display the audio portion
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Software update
You can update software by USB or by network.
-By USB
Enables you to install the latest version of the software
from your USB ports.
-By network
Enables you to download and install the latest software
version from the Internet. Make sure to set up a wired or
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Support
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Reset shop
Restores all system settings to default.
-CC mode
This option allows you to choose the way closed captioning
information appears on the screen.
·Off -No captioning information displayed.
·On –Chooses this option if you want captioning
information to be shown whenever available.
·On When Muted – This option allows the closed
captioning to display (when available) whenever the
TV’s sound is muted. The captioning information is
not displayed when the sound is not muted.

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Attention and Frequently
Asked Questions
Attention:
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Note: For coding files, there are many kinds non-
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1. Under the following conditions, this system cannot
decode the file and the file cannot be play normally:
-The parameters of file, such as the pixel of picture,
code rate of audio and video file, sampling rate of
audio file, exceed the limit of the system;
-The format of file is not matched or the file is harmed.
2. Hot plug: Do not disconnection when the system is
reading or transmitting data, avoid damaging the system
or the device.
3. Pay attention to the power supply of the device when
you are using a mobile hard disk or a digital camera.
If the power supply is not sufficient or not stable, you
may encounter problems during operating or can not
operate at all. In this case, please restart the device,
or unplug the device and plug it again, and ensure that
its power supply is normal.
4. The system supports standard USB1.1 and USB2.0
devices, such as standard U-disks, MP3 players,
mobile hard disks, etc..
5. For obtaining better audio and video quality, suggests
to use the external device which accords with USB2.0
standard.
6. When playing the video with high compression ratio,
these phenomenons, such as picture standstill and
menu long time response, are normal.
7. For some USB device with power supply, such as large
size hard disk, MP4, etc., suggests using it with power
to avoid electric power shortage.
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Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV can be
corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.
No picture, no sound
1. Check if the fuse or circuit breaker is working.
2. Plug another electrical device into the outlet to make
sure it is working or turned on.
3. Power plug is in a bad contact with the outlet.
4. Check the signal source.
No color
1. Change the color system.
2. Adjust the saturation.
3. Try another channel. Black-white program may be
received.
Remote control does not work
1. Change the batteries.
2. Batteries are not installed correctly.
3. Main power is not connected.
No picture, normal sound
1. Adjust the brightness and contrast.
2. Broadcasting failure may happen.
Normal picture, no sound
1. Press the Vol+ button to increase volume.
2. Volume is set to mute, press the mute button to
restore sound.
3. Change the sound system.
4. Broadcasting failure may happen.
Unorderly ripples on the picture
It is usually caused by local interference, such as cars,
daylight lamps and hair driers. Adjust the antenna to
minimize the interference.
Snowy dots and interference
If the antenna is located in the fringe area of a television
signal where the signal is weak, the picture may be
marred by dots. When the signal is extremely weak,
it may be necessary to install a special antenna to
improve the reception.
1. Adjust the position and orientation of the indoor/outdoor
antenna.
2. Check the connection of antenna.
3. Fine tune the channel.
4. Try another channel. Broadcasting failure may happen.
Ignition
Black spots or horizontal streaks appear, or the picture
flutters or drifts. This is usually caused by interference
from car ignition system, neon lamps, electric drills, or
other electrical appliance.
Ghost
Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two
paths. One is the direct path, the other is reflected from
tall buildings, hills, or other objects. Changing the direction
or position of the antenna may improve the reception.
Radio frequency interference
This interference produces moving ripples or diagonal
streaks, and in some case, loss of contrast in the picture.
Find out and remove the radio interference source.
If the TV is crashed
1. Press the Power button to turn off TV, then press the
Power button again to reset TV.
2. Unplug the power cord, then press the Power button
to reset TV.
Note: If these 2 methods can not be resolved, please
contact the after-sales to solve.
Stand Installation
Please refer to the supplied Stand Installation Guide
for installing the stands to your TV. The stands and the
hardware are included in the box.

Instruction for Wall Mount
A wall mount kit (purchased separately) would allow you to mount your Quasar TV on the wall.
For detailed information on installing the wall mount, refer to the instructions provided by the wall
mount manufacturer. It is strongly recommended to contact a technician for professional assistance
for wall mount installation. Quasar is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to
yourself or others resulting from the wall-mounting.
Dimensions for Mounting Hole Pattern
- This Quasar TV is compatible with a 100 mm x 200 mm mounting hole pattern.
- 4 pcs of type M4 screws are required for installing the wall mount bracket to your Quasar TV. Do
not use screws that are longer than 8mm. Screws that are too long may cause damage to the
inside of the TV set.
- Do not fasten the screws too tight for this may damage the TV or cause the TV to fall, resulting in
personal injury. Quasar is not liable for these kinds of incidents.
- Do not mount your Quasar TV at more that a 15 degree tilt.
- Always use two people to mount the TV to a wall.
- Don not install your Wall Mount Kit while your TV is turned on. It may result in personal injury due
to electric shock.
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Other Information
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39.5 inches
Q40FST2 Specifications
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70 W
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ATSC Digital system and NTSC
Analog NTSC-M system
AV
Digital Audio
(Optical)
Cable: 1-135
Other Information
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120 V, 60 Hz
5 W x 2
1920 x 1080
Analog Audio Line Out
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