Uniden TL27WRA-W User manual

Widescreen
HD Ready LCD TV
Owner’s Manual
Model No.
TL27WRA-W
TL27WRA-B
TL32WRA-W
TL32WRA-B
TL37WRA-W
TL37WRA-B
TL42WRA-W
TL42WRA-B
INTRODUCTIONSET UPWATCHING TVTV SETTINGSREFERENCE
* Composite image used to simulate TV reception.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia
Interface are the trademark or registered trademark of
HDMI Licensing LLC.
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
TruSurroundXT technology is incorporated under
license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Thank you for purchasing this product.
■Before you begin using this product, please read the Safety
Precautions. Failure to observe these precautions may cause
injury to the user, others or property.
■This Owner’s Manual describes important precautions to help
prevent accidents and how to handle this product properly.
Be sure to thoroughly read these precautions before use to
ensure safety.
■The Warranty is located on page 51 of this Owner’s Manual.
Please note down the date of purchase and keep it in a safe
place. More information can be found at our webpage:
For AUSTRALIA: www.uniden.com.au
For NEW ZEALAND: www.uniden.co.nz

Contents
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
Safety Precautions.......................................4
Notes on Use
Recommendations ..................................8
Chapter 2 SET UP
Accessories................................................12
Controls and Connections
(remote control)..........................................13
Controls and Connections (LCD TV) .........14
Preparing and Using the Remote Control..15
How to insert the batteries.....................15
How to use the remote control ..............15
Connecting the Antenna.............................16
VHF/UHF antenna cable.......................16
Connecting the Power Cord.......................17
Initial Settings.............................................18
Connecting Other Equipment.....................20
Arranging the cables .............................22
About connector covers.........................22
Chapter 3 WATCHING TV
Watching TV...............................................24
Saving Still Images (FREEZE)...................25
Displaying Channel Numbers (DISPLAY)..26
Selecting Dual Language Audio
(AUDIO).....................................................27
Setting Panorama or Zoom Display Mode
(WIDE MODE) ...........................................28
Using the Sleep Timer (SLEEP).................29
Using Optional Equipment (HDMI).............30
Using Optional Equipment (TV/VIDEO).....31
Enjoying TV with Headphones...................32
Chapter 4 TV SETTINGS
Adjusting TV Settings (menu screen) ........34
Menu Flow Chart........................................35
Video Setup ...............................................36
Mode .....................................................36
Contrast.................................................36
Brightness .............................................36
Color......................................................36
Tint.........................................................36
Sharpness.............................................36
Color Temp(Color temperature) ............36
Audio setup ..............................................37
Bass ......................................................37
Treble ....................................................37
Balance .................................................37
Stereo/Mono .........................................37
Main/Sub(Main/Sub/Main+Sub)............37
SRS TruSurround XT ...........................37
Auto Volume..........................................37
HDMI1 Audio ........................................37
HDMI2 Audio ........................................37
Screen setup..............................................38
Current Mode ........................................38
Auto Detection.......................................38
Default...................................................38
Channel setup
Auto Program........................................39
Program Edit .........................................40
Other Settings............................................41
AV Preset ..............................................41
Setting the display language.................42
Setting the Country selection ...... .........42
Resetting settings (restoring
factory settings).....................................42
Chapter 5 REFERENCE
Main Specications....................................44
Troubleshooting........................... ..............45
Caring for your TV......................................47
Caring for you LCD display panel..........47
About the uorescent tube................ ....47
INDEX........................................................48
Memo.........................................................49
Customer Support......................................50
Warranty.....................................................51
INTRODUCTION
2

INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION

Be sure to thoroughly read the following items before you start using this product to ensure safe and correct
use.
The following symbols indicate warnings in this Owner’s Manual and on this product. Be sure to properly under-
stand the meanings of these symbols before reading this Owner’s Manual.
Safety Precautions
WARNING WARNING
This symbol alerts the user to the risk of death or serious injury from re
or electric shock.
CAUTION
This symbol alerts the user to the risk of injury or damage to nearby
objects.
Symbol urging caution
General caution Symbol indicating
Caution Do not disassemble Do not handle with Wet hands to avoid
risk of shock
General instruction
Unplug the
power cord
Description of Symbols
Symbol indicating Caution Symbol instructing an action
WARNING
Do not damage the power cord.
Failure to do so may cause re or electric
shock.
• Do not pinch the power cord between this
product and the wall or oor during
installation.
• Do not modify or damage the power cord.
• Do not place heavy objects on or tug the
power cord.
• Do not heat or bring the power cord close to
heating equipment.
• When unplugging the power cord, be sure to
hold it by its plug.
If this product becomes damaged or you
nd some abnormality, please unplug the
power cord.
Failure to do so may cause re or electric
shock.
• If you drop this product or the chassis is
damaged, turn the power off and unplug the
power plug.
• If you notice smoke, strange odors, noise or
anyotherabnormality,turnthe poweroffand
unplug the power plug.
Caution
Unplug the
power cord
from the
wall socket
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CAUTION

Safety Precautions (continued)
• Doing so may cause electric shock.
Do not insert or allow metal or ammable
objects to fall inside this product.
• Failure to do so may cause re or electric
shock. In the event that water or foreign
objects fall inside this product, immediately
turn it off and unplug the power plug.
Do not remove the rear cover or modify
this product.
•Touchingthehigh-voltagecomponentsinside
this product may cause electric shock.
If you hear thunder, do not touch the TV,
antenna wire or power plug.
WARNING
Caution
Do not
disassemble
Do not touch
Insert the wall plug.
• An incomplete insertion may generate heat,
orcause dirt ordust toaccumulate, resulting
in re or electric shock.
Do not connect the power cord to a multi
plug strip.
• Failure to do so may cause re or electric
shock.
• Use of the power plug in this condition may
cause re or electric shock.
Caution
Wet hands
forbidden
If dust or dirt has accumulated on the wall
plug, unplug the wall plug and wipe the plug
clean with a dry cloth.
Wipe off dirt
and dust
Do not insert or unplug the power plug
with wet hands.
• Doing so may cause electric shock.
Insert fully
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WARNING
Do not install this product in locations
subject to moisture, steam, oil mist, dust
or dirt.
• Doing so may cause re or electric shock.
Do not place heavy objects on this
product.
• Doing so may cause it to fall or tip over. Pay
particularattentionwhenthisproductisused
in homes where children are present.
Do not install this product in poorly
ventilated locations, in sealed boxes,
on carpets or blankets, or cover it with
cloth.
• Doing so may cause heat to build up inside,
resulting in re.
Caution
Caution
Caution
Safety Precautions (continued)
Do not install this product on unstable
surfaces.
• Doing so may cause it to fall or tip over,
resulting in injury.
Caution
Do not use this product in bathrooms or
shower rooms.
• This product is not designed to waterproof
specications. Exposure to splashing water
may cause electric shock or malfunction.
Do not place vases or other containers
lled with water nearby.
• Water may spill inside this product, resulting
in re or electric shock.
Do not use
in shower
rooms
Caution:
Splashing water
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Safety Precautions (continued)
CAUTION
Before moving this product, disconnect
all leads.
• Failure to do so might damage the power
cord, resulting in re or electric shock.
Before performing daily maintenance on
this product or when it is not to be used
for a long time, unplug the power cord.
• Failure to do so may cause re or electric
shock.
Do not subject the LCD screen to impact.
• Doing so may cause the LCD panel to split,
resulting in injury.
Be sure to wipe off any dirt or dust from
the ventilation holes.
• Failure to do so may cause re.
When inserting batteries, make sure that
the poles are facing the correct direction.
• Failure to do so might cause the batteries to
rupture and battery uid to leak, resulting in
injury or burns.
Use only the specied batteries, and do
not use old and new batteries together.
• Failure to do so may cause the batteries to
rupture and battery uid to leak, resulting in
injury or burns.
If uid is leaking from alkali batteries, do
not touch them with your bare hands.
• Doing so might cause skin inammation, loss
of sight or injury.
Disconnect leads
Insert as
indicated
Unplug the
power cord
Wipe off dirt
and dust
Caution
Caution
Do not touch
Handling the Remote Control
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Notes on Use
Recommendations
Power Supply/Voltage
• Use only the specied power supply (230-240
VAC, 50 Hz). Use of other power supplies
may cause a malfunction.
• Be sure to use the power cord provided.
Antennas
• To prevent the inuence of radio interference,
set up the antenna away from busy roads,
overhead railway lines, electricity feeder
lines, and neon signs. This is also effective
inpreventingaccidentsfromelectricshockin
the event that the antenna falls over.
• Do not unnecessarily lengthen or bundle the
antenna wire. Doing so may disrupt recep-
tion.
• Bear in mind to periodically inspect and
replace the antenna, if necessary, as it is
exposed to the wind and rain. The antenna
isparticularly susceptibleto damagein loca-
tions subject to smoke and soot or locations
exposed to sea breezes. If video reception
is poor, contact your dealer.
Installation
• Do not install this product near equipment
that generates heat.
• Do not place objects on top of this product.
Do not place this product on unstable
surfaces or in locations subject to
moisture.
• When this product is installed next to a
window, prevent it from being splashed by
This product cannot be used outside the
country of purchase, Australia or New
Zealand.
• This product can be used only in the coun-
try of purchase, Australia or New Zealand.
It cannot be used in any other country as
broadcasting systems and power voltages
differ overseas.
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230-240V

Notes on Use (continued)
Recommendations (continued)
Avoid direct sunlight or steam.
• Do not install this product in direct sunlight
or near heating equipment. Doing so may
adversely inuence the chassis or compo-
nents.
• Leaving this product in locations such as
vehicles with closed windows that become
excessively hot may deform the chassis or
cause this product to malfunction.
Avoid using this product in rooms and
locations subject to sudden changes in
temperature.
• Doing so may impair the denition of the
display.
Use in low-temperature rooms and
locations
• If this product is installed in a cold room or
location, smears may appear in the picture
or the picture may be delayed on screen.
Thisis nota malfunction.Thesephenomena
improve as room temperature is restored.
• Do not install this product in locations where
the temperature will drop. Doing so may de-
form the chassis or cause the LCD screen
to malfunction. Recommended operating
temperature: 0 to 40C
Condensation
• If this product is suddenly transfered from a
cold to a warm location or if the room tem-
perature changes suddenly (e.g. by turning
on the heating on a winter’s morning), con-
densation (water droplets) may form on its
surfaceorinside.Continueduseinthiscondi-
tion may cause malfunction. If condensation
occurs, wait a while for the condensation to
disappear before plugging the power cord
into the power outlet.
Caution
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Notes on Use (continued)
Do not stick stickers or adhesive tape on
this product.
• Doing so may discolor or damage the
chassis.
Daily maintenance of the chassis
• Before you perform daily maintenance on
the chassis, unplug the power cord from the
power outlet.
• Wipe away dirt lightly with a soft, dry cloth
such as annel.
• To remove stubborn dirt, moisten the cloth
with neutral detergent diluted with water,
rmly wring the cloth and wipe off the dirt.
Then, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
• Many plastic parts are used on the chas-
sis. Avoid using benzene, paint thinner and
other organic solvents to clean the chassis
as these may deform the chassis or cause
paint to peel.
•Avoid spraying the chassis with volatile sub-
stances such as insect spray. Also, do not
use this product for an extended period of
time with products made of rubber or vinyl
in direct contact with the chassis. Doing so
may deform the chassis as a result of action
of the plasticizer contained in the plastic or
cause paint to peel.
Handling precautions
• Do not press on the LCD panel. Doing so
may cause the LCD panel to split, which is
dangerous.Also, do not drop this product or
subject it to strong impact.
Avoid radio interference.
•If cellphonesand otherelectronicequipment
are used near this product, electromagnetic
waves may cause mutual interference be-
tween these devices, disrupt picture recep-
tion or cause noise.
When watching the TV, allow at least two
metres between you and the TV screen.
• If the picture hurts your eyes, move further
away from the TV screen.
• If you sense twitching of your eyes, head-
aches or dizziness, break from watching
the TV.
2 metres
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Recommendations (Continued)