Emerson Nick Jr. Dora the Explorer DTE 314, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...ions 14 Setting the Language 15 Setting the AIR CATV Menu Option 15 Setting the Channels into Memory 16 Adding and Deleting Channels 17 TV Operation 18 Mute 19 Sleep 19 AV IN Button 19 Display Button 19 Closed Captions 20 On Screen Control Adjustments Picture 21 Personal Preference 21 Blue Background 21 Setting Parental Control 22 Movie Rating Set Up 23 TV Parental Rating Set Up 24 Changing the Pa...

Page 3: ...onsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet AC Plug AC Outlet Thank you for purchasing the DORA the Explorer 13 Color TV and Remote Control from Emerson Radio Corp Please read this manual before operating this unit to become familiar with its features and obtain the performance that will bring you continued enjoyment for many years In the event you require technical assistance pl...

Page 4: ...ination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as if the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed t...

Page 5: ... the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 19 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National El...

Page 6: ...y way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 25 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 26 Safety Check Upon c...

Page 7: ...ze wire or larger as a ground wire b Secure antenna lead in and ground wires to house with stand off insulators spaced from 4 6 feet 1 22 1 83m apart c Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead in enters house d Use jumper wire not smaller than No 6 AWG 13 3mm2 copper or the equivalent when a separate antenna grounding electrode is used IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 8: ...hen there is condensation inside the unit the unit may not function normally Let it stand for 1 to 2 hours before turning the power on or gradually heat the room up and dry the unit before use CAUTION Remove AC plug from wall outlet and batteries from battery compartment of the remote control when the unit will not be used for a prolonged period HIGH VOLTAGE Live parts are accessible when the rear...

Page 9: ... TV or to select items in the menu system 5 VOLUME UP k k DOWN o o Buttons Use these buttons to change your TV s volume to activate selections in the menu system or to change audio and video settings 6 VIDEO IN Jack Use this jack to receive a video signal from another A V component 7 AUDIO IN Jack Use this jack to receive an audio signal from another A V component 8 EARPHONE Jack Connect an option...

Page 10: ...AUDIO IN Jack Use this jack to receive an audio signal from another A V component 1 SLEEP Button 2 PP Personal Preference Button 3 CHANNEL UP i i DOWN m m Buttons 4 VOLUME DOWN o o Button 5 DISPLAY Button 6 Direct Channel Selection Buttons 0 9 7 AV IN Button 8 POWER Button 9 VOLUME UP k k Button 10 MENU Button 11 MUTE Button 12 Button For Channels 10 125 REMOTE CONTROL LOCATION OF CONTROLS CONTINU...

Page 11: ...es to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage 5 Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged they can overheat and rupture Follow battery manufacturer s directions EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER NOTES When there is an obstacle between the TV and the transmitter the transmitter may not operate When direct sunlight incandescent lamp fluorescent l...

Page 12: ...atellite box usually 3 or 4 and use the converter descrambler or satellite box to select channels INCOMING 75 OHM CATV CABLE SPLITTER A B SWITCH 75 OHM CABLE CONVERTER DESCRAMBLER CONVERTER DESCRAMBLER OR SATELLITE BOX 75 OHM CABLE TO TV VCR INCOMING 75 OHM CATV CABLE FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO UNSCRAMBLED BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE WITH SCRAMBLED PREMIUM CHANNELS If you subscribe to a satellite service or a ...

Page 13: ...ead wire to a combiner NOT SUPPLIED Connect the VHF twin lead to a 300 75 ohm matching transformer NOT SUPPLIED Attach the transformer to the combiner Attach the combiner to the antenna jack Connect the 75 ohm cable from the VHF antenna and the UHF antenna twin lead wire to a combiner NOT SUPPLIED Attach the combiner to the antenna jack NOTE If your VHF antenna has a twin lead wire use a 300 75 oh...

Page 14: ... the Video Input jack of the TV To access the unit connected to these jacks press the AV IN button so AV appears on the screen To resume normal TV viewing simply press the AV IN button again EXTERNAL AUDIO VIDEO CONNECTIONS FAQ How do I watch the external unit connected to the Audio Video Input jacks Press the AV IN button so AV appears on the screen then start the external source AUDIO VIDEO Cord...

Page 15: ...R to watch a tape 1 Connect the cable satellite or incoming antenna to the VHF UHF IN jack on the rear of the VCR 2 Connect the audio cable from the VCR s Audio OUT jack to the TV s Audio IN jack Connect the video cable from the VCR s Video OUT jack to the TV s Video IN jack 3 Press the AV IN button until AV appears on the TV screen and press PLAY on the VCR to watch a tape Follow the instructions...

Page 16: ...UHF antenna CATV If using Cable TV TV CATV MODE SELECTION When shipped from the factory the TV CATV menu option is set to the CATV Cable Television mode If not using CATV set this menu option to the Air position Press the Power button to turn on the TV Press the MENU button twice screen will appear 1 2 3 4 Press the CHANNEL UP DOWN buttons to select LANGUAGE 3 4 Press the Menu buttons twice Access...

Page 17: ...The actual number of channels that can be received depends on how many channels your cable company or local area provides Contact your company to determine the number of channels in your area Do channels need to be set into memory before using the CHANNEL UP i DOWN m buttons Yes the channels must be programmed into memory Can I stop memorizing the channels Yes simply press the MENU button 1 2 Pres...

Page 18: ...n to exit 4 1 2 3 Press the MENU button twice or wait 20 seconds to exit the menu 5 1 2 3 4 Press the CHANNEL UP i 1 DOWN m 2 buttons to select SKIP OFF will appear if the channel is not skipped ON will appear if the channel is being skipped 1 2 Press the Power button to turn on the TV Press the MENU button twice the PRESET MENU screen will appear PRESET LANGUAGE ENGLISH CHANNEL 2 SKIP OFF RECEPTI...

Page 19: ...0 through 99 press the button 4 once then the two digits in order For Channels 100 through 125 press the button 4 twice then the three digits in order 1 2 3 4 3 4 4 Set the AIR CATV Menu Option as described on page 15 2 Press the Power button to turn on the TV 2 3 4 1 OPTIONS AIR If using a VHF UHF antenna CATV If using Cable TV NOTES When AIR CATV option is set to AIR only channels up to 69 can b...

Page 20: ... 5 minutes up to 120 minutes To confirm remaining sleep time press the SLEEP button the remaining time will briefly appear on the screen To cancel the sleep time press the SLEEP button repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears on the screen 1 This TV has an audio video input as well as a standard coaxial input for audio video signals as described on pages 8 through 11 To watch standard TV or CABLE press ...

Page 21: ...talics or underlined describe titles words in foreign languages or words requiring emphasis Words that are sung usually appear enclosed by musical notes For television programs broadcasting with Closed Captions look in your TV guide for the Closed Captions symbol CC 20 CLOSED CAPTIONS NOTES When selecting Closed Captions the captioning will be delayed approximately 10 seconds Misspellings or unusu...

Page 22: ...4 3 2 2 1 PERSONAL PREFERENCE PP BLUE BACKGROUND 1 2 Press the Power button to turn on the TV Press the MENU button the PICTURE MENU screen will appear 1 3 2 Press the VOLUME UP DOWN buttons to adjust the desired picture setting Press the MENU button third or wait 20 seconds to exit the menu 1 3 4 2 If the BLUE BACKGROUND option is set to ON when a station is selected with no broadcast signal a bl...

Page 23: ...LUME UP k 3 to turn it on or off See the next two pages to set Movie or TV blocking options 4 5 You can unblock or block the unit connected to the A V jacks as follows Use the CHANNEL UP i 1 DOWN m 2 buttons to select EXT SOURCE then select UNBLOCK or BLOCK using the VOLUME UP k 3 DOWN o 4 buttons 5 You can unblock or block all TV shows regardless the ratings as follows Use the CHANNEL UP i 1 DOWN...

Page 24: ...page 22 1 Press the CHANNEL UP i 1 DOWN m 2 buttons to select MOVIE RATING and then the VOLUME UP k button 3 to select it 1 3 3 2 2 MOVIE RATING SET UP Press the CHANNEL UP i 1 DOWN m 2 buttons to select a rating to turn On or Off When a desired rating appears press the VOLUME UP k button 3 to block that rating and the ones above it 3 NONE Movie rating is not set G All ages PG Parental Guidance PG...

Page 25: ...3 3 2 2 Press the CHANNEL UP i 1 DOWN m 2 buttons to select a rating When a desired rating appears press the VOLUME UP k button 3 to turn selected rating On or Off Then press the CHANNEL DOWN m button 2 to scroll down and then press the VOLUME UP k button 3 to turn the individual settings On or Off these represent the descriptions as shown above All programs with a higher rating than the one selec...

Page 26: ...you have not changed it 1 4 3 2 3 Using the Direct Channel Selection buttons 0 9 enter the desired new password then the confirm screen will appear Enter the password again to confirm 1 3 3 4 1 2 Press the Power button to turn on the TV Press the MENU button third the SETUP MENU screen will appear 3 4 Press the CHANNEL UP DOWN buttons to select CHANGE PASSWORD SETUP CLOSE CAPTION C1 V CHIP CHANGE ...

Page 27: ...eck for source of reception disturbance Antenna CATV connector is not connected Check CATV connection or VHF UHF antenna Volume is set to minimum Increase volume TV station stopped broadcasting Tune to a new channel TV shuts off Sleep Timer is set Set Sleep Timer to Off Home breaker has blown Check breaker TV signal is weak Check CATV or VHF UHF antenna connection Closed Captioning not TV station ...

Page 28: ...pearance of small dots When the signal is extremely weak it may be necessary to install an external antenna to improve the picture RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE This interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks and in some cases causes loss of contrast in the picture PICTURE SIZE VARIATION A slight picture size variation is quite normal when you adjust the CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS setting...

Page 29: ...your unit to the address blow This warranty does not cover damage from negligence misuse abuse accident failure to follow operating instructions commercial use rental repairs by an unauthorized facility or products purchased used serviced or damaged outside of the United States THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE The seria...

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