Haier HL37BG - 37" LCD TV, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Please READ this manual carefully before operating your TV and retain it for future reference TFT LCD TV OWNER S MANUAL MODEL S HL37S HL37B HL42B HL37BG HL40BG HL42BG B B B B B B ...

Page 2: ... the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device compiles with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may be not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC CAUTION To assure continued compliance and possible undesirable int...

Page 3: ...y exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 1...

Page 4: ... guide you in getting the best use of your product Remember to record the model and serial number They are on label in back of the unit Model number serial number Date of purchase Staple your receipt to your manual You will need it to obtain warranty service 4 TV LCD TFT Safety Instructions ...

Page 5: ...re status How to select audio mode How to customize your own audio status Time Menu Function Menu Menu Language DTV Caption Style Menu Screen Setup for PC mode Lock Menu Parental Control rating and categories Lock setup Others Functions Brief Info Aspect Ratio Control CC Closed Caption Display Maintenance Product Specifications Troubleshooting Warranty Time zone setting Date Time setting Sleep Tim...

Page 6: ...U 1 INPUT 2 3 4 5 Introduction 6 TV LCD TFT MENU CH VOL Controls HL37B HL42B HL37BG HL40BG HL42BG CH VOL POWER POWER CH VOL HL37S VIDEO AV3 AUDIO Input connect to hear stereo sound from an external device AV3 VIDEO Input Connects the video signal from a video device Earphone jack Earphone audio output terminal AUDIO R AUDIO L 1 INPUT Press to show the input source mode In the MENU INPUT screen the...

Page 7: ...tical AUDIO S Video L R AV IN ANT IN AUDIO OUT L R PC DVI Audio Input Connect the audio out from the external device used while linking PC audio frequency output terminals or using a DVI to HDMI connector Power Cord Socket This TV operates on AC power The voltage is indicated on the Specifications page Never attempt to operate the TV on DC power For HL37S it is on the left DVD DTV Input Component ...

Page 8: ... Press to change the channel EXIT Clears all on screen displays and returns toTV viewing from any menu INPUT show the input source mode MUTE Switches the sound on or off CC closed caption Select a closed caption CC MUTE CC ON CC OFF GUIDE Shows program schedule INFO When you watch the TV press the key the information displays on bottom of the screen MENU Brings up the main menu to the screen PRE D...

Page 9: ...re when connecting the antenna Bronze Wire To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area please purchase a signal amplifier and install properly If the antenna needs to be split for two TV s install a 2 Way Signal Splitter in the connections To install the antenna properly please contact a professional in your area Installation Accessories Remote control Owner s manual Alkaline battery AAA ...

Page 10: ... Option 1 Set VCR output switch to channel 3 or 4 and then tune the TV to the same channel number Connection Option 2 1 Connect the audio and video cables from the VCR s output jacks to the TV input jacks as shown in the figure When connecting the TV to VCR match the jack colors Video yellow Audio Left white and Audio Right red If you connect an S VIDEO output from VCR to the S VIDEO input the pic...

Page 11: ...or operating instructions External Equipment Connections How to connect Connect the audio and video cables from the external equipment s output jacks to the TV input jacks as shown in the figure When connecting the TV to external equipment match the jack colors Video yellow Audio Left white and Audio Right red How to use 1 Select the input source with using the INPUT button on the remote control 2...

Page 12: ...Refer to the owner s manual for the digital set top box 2 Use INPUT on the remote control to select COMPONENT PC or HDMI DVI source Send the TV s audio to external audio equipment stereo system via the Digital Audio Output Optical port How to connect 1 Connect one end of an optical cable to the TV Digital Audio Optical Output port 2 Connect the other end of the optical cable to the digital audio o...

Page 13: ...V sremote control 3 UseINPUT onthe remotecontrol toselect PC or HDMI DVI source 4 Check the image on your TV There may be noise associated with the resolution vertical pattern contrast or brightness in PC mode If noise is present change the PC mode to another resolution change the refresh rate to another rate or adjust the brightness and contrast on the menu until the picture is clear If the refre...

Page 14: ... source device DVD player or Set Top Box supports DVI How To Connect 1 Connect the source device to HDMI port of this TV with a HDMI to DVI cable not supplied with this product 2 Aseparated audio connection is necessary 3 If the source device has an analog audio output connector connect the source device audio output to DVI Audio In port located on the left side of HDMI port How To Use If the sour...

Page 15: ...HDMI Cable not supplied with the product HDMI to DVI Cable not supplied with the product Analog Audio Cable Stereo to RCA type not supplied with the product Installation Cable sample Owner s Manual 15 ...

Page 16: ...scharge when touching the unit and the unit fails to function simply unplug the unit from the AC outlet and plug it back in The unit should return to normal operation Polarized AC Cord Plug AC Outlet Wider Hole and Blade You can connect a set of headphones to your set if you wish to watch a TV programme without disturbing the other people in the room Connecting Headphones Note Prolonged use of hea...

Page 17: ...ble stand if you don t want to use the table stand Take the table stand off Please release the screws 4XM4 see the picture HL37B HL42B HL37BG HL40BG HL42BG Please release the screws 6XM5 see the picture HL37S Owner s Manual 17 B B B B B B ...

Page 18: ...e EXIT button to return to normal viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu 1 First connect power cord correctly 2 Select the viewing source by using INPUT button on the remote control 3 When finished using the TV press the POWER button on the remote control The TV reverts to standby mode 4 If you intend to be away on vacation disconnect the power plug from the wall power outlet ...

Page 19: ...tton and then use button to select Tuner 3 Press the button Select Cable or Antenna mode 4 Press the button to select Channel Scan 5 Press the or OK button to start searching 6 To cancel searching press the EXIT button Note When Antenna is selected the TV will detect antenna signals and will search for antenna TV NTSC and ATSC channels available in your local area When Cable is selected the TV wil...

Page 20: ...nel Skip Video Audio Time Lock Function Channel Exit Select OK Set MENU 1 2 3 4 5 5 1 6 7 8 9 10 Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Digital KPIX DT Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog A skip channel is skipped when using CH and CH button to browse the channels A skip channel can be watch by key in the channel number or select by list Default un scanned analog channels are skip Channel with a check ...

Page 21: ... volume level The range is 0 100 When the volume buttons are pressed the volume level is displayed automatically on the TV screen Operation Mute When you need to pay attention to or there is a telephone calling you or there are some guests visiting you the sound elimination mute function is very convenient a conversation 1 Press the MUTE button on the remote control and type face will display on t...

Page 22: ...he TV menu gives you an overview of the menus you can select Note Depending on the input signal one or more menu items may not be selectable The picture mode provides the pre defined images settings There are four settings Standard Vivid Custom and Mild Note Only when the item of mode is custom the Contrast Brightness Tint color Sharpness can be set by user In other mode the value of them are pres...

Page 23: ...Off Weak Medium and Strong Owner s Manual 23 Lock Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance Adjust to increase or decrease lower pitched sounds Adjust to increase or decrease higher pitched sounds Bass Treble Sound Surround To turn the simulated surround sound on and off Audio Mode To adjust the audio mode Off Concert Living Room Hall Bathroom Cave Arena and Church Equalizer To adj...

Page 24: ...IT button to save and return to TV viewing Operation Audio menu 24 TV LCD TFT Press the or OK button to switch ON or OFF of the loudspeaker When the digital audio function optical is used SPDIF Type Speaker To Adjust the SPDIF output Off AVL Automatic Volume Control This will reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters Dolby Digital and PCM Time menu Time zone setting 1 Press the ME...

Page 25: ... menu or press the EXIT button to return to TV viewing Video Audio Time Lock Function Channel Auto Date Time Timer Off On Time Off Time Select MENU Back 2007 01 01 11 54 AM 11 54 AM 12 00 AM Video Audio Time Lock Function Channel Sleep Timer Off Time Zone Pacific Date Time Select MENU Back Owner s Manual 25 1 Press the MENU button and then use button to select the Function menu 2 Press the button ...

Page 26: ...nnel Video Audio Time Lock Function Language English OSD Timeout Middle OSD Transparency Middle DPMS On Closed Caption Default Blue Screen On Select MENU Back DPMS PC Power Management when this function is open if no PC signal automatic being dormant for three minutes if having PC signal automatic power 26 TV LCD TFT Function menu This allows you to modify how digital captions are displayed on you...

Page 27: ...V Caption Style Back Select OK Enter MENU Channel Video Audio Time Lock Function Back Select MENU Style Size Text Color Text Opacity BG Color BG Opacity Window Color Window Opacity Custom Normal Black Solid Black Flashing White Solid Owner s Manual 27 When you select the PC input this function is used Adjustment for screen Position Clock Phase Setting Display Adjust menu by pressing INPUT button t...

Page 28: ...the theaters or direct to video movies use the Movie Rating System MPAA only Ratings for Movies previously shown in theaters Movie Ratings G General audience PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Parents strongly cautioned R Restricted NC 17 No one 17 and under admitted X Adult only If you set PG 13 G and PG movies will be available PG 13 R NC 17 and X will be blocked Ratings for Television program...

Page 29: ...t OK Enter MENU Back Parental Lock Note The will automatically block certain categories that are more restrictive For example if you block TV Y category then TV Y7 will automatically be blocked Similarly if you block the TV G category then all the categories in the young adult group will be blocked TV Y TV Y7 TV G TV PG TV 14 and TV MA The sub ratings D L S V TV work together similarly Parental co...

Page 30: ... When you are satisfied with your choice press MENU button to return to the previous menu or press the EXIT button to return to TV viewing OK Lock Menu Video Audio Time Lock Function Channel Select OK Set MENU Back Allowed Rating Blocked Rating G 8 ans 13 16 18 ans ans ans Video Audio Time Lock Function Channel Select OK Set MENU Back Allowed Rating Blocked Rating C C8 G PG 14 18 MPAA Rating Block...

Page 31: ...ly press the Q VIEW button If you want to return to channel 18 press the button again Use this function you can easily change betweenthe channel youare using andthe channel youused last time 2 3 This function enables quick swap to the last watched program Brief Info Quick program view Other Functions Function Show the present screen information Press the INFO button or EXIT button to exit A Video ...

Page 32: ...iew the digital captioning CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text1 Text2 Text3 or Text4 allows you to configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning Off service1 service2 service3 service4 service5 or service6 Select one of the digital service channels made available by the caption provider There are 6 standard services Service 1 is designated as the Primary Caption Service This service contains the ve...

Page 33: ... a Try to operate the device by using POWER or PLAY keys If operation can be done press OK to save current 3 digits code and exiting manually programming mode b Return to beginning of step 3 Reprogram the control 5 If user s input is incorrect LED will blink 12 times in 3 seconds And then keep twice per second blink user now can return to step 3 and re program the device 6 Within 10 seconds user s...

Page 34: ...h Through The TV Volume Mute punch through feature allows you to control the volume and mute function of your TV while the control is in another device mode The feature is applicable for all devices and brands that do not use the volume control buttons for other purposes Transport Key Punch Through The DVD or VCR transport key punch through feature lets you control the PLAY STOP PAUSE REWIND FF an...

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Page 39: ... cleaning 1 Here s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent Wring the cloth until it s almost dry and then use it to wipe the screen 2 Make sure the excess water is off the screen and then let it air dry before you turn on your TV Cleaning the Cabinet Extended Absence If you expec...

Page 40: ...2 5 37 2X12 2X28 inches 946X310X708 mm 50 22 5 40 2X12 2X31 5 inches 1068X310X800mm 66 6 30 2 40 TV LCD TFT B B B B B B 1366X768 Dot 120V 60Hz External Antenna Impedance 75 ohm Specifications NTSC ATSC Clear QAM Product Specification Resolution Power requirement Color system Color Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Maximum Elevation 16 770 000 256 steps of each R G and B 32 104 F...

Page 41: ...und Verify if the television is properly plugged Verify if the television is properly supplied power Verify if electricity is available Blank screen Verify if correct signals are input Press INPUT button to change signal input to TV input Restart the television of power supply is interrupted No sound Press Mute button and verify if Mute mode is set Switch to other channel and verify if the same pr...

Page 42: ...r The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Haier and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser Correction of defects in the manner and for the period of time described herein shall constitute complete fulfillment of all abilities and Responsibility of Haier to the purchaser with respect to the product and shall constitute full sa...

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