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Dear ASTAR Customer,
Congratulations on your new ASTAR 27''HDTV High Definition LCD
Television purchase.
Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit of your set, please
read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain
them for future reference. We hope you will experience years of
enjoyment from your new ASTAR 27''HDTV High Definition
Television.
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your ASTAR LCD TV, please visit our website at
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investment beyond the standard warranty, ASTAR offers on-site
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  • Page 1 Dear ASTAR Customer, Congratulations on your new ASTAR 27''HDTV High Definition LCD Television purchase. Thank you for your support. For maximum benefit of your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. We hope you will experience years of enjoyment from your new ASTAR 27''HDTV High Definition Television.
  • Page 2 THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS. This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the product.

  • Page 3: Television Antenna Connection Protection

    Note: In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same. Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna/satellite or cable system is to be connected to the LCD TV, make sure that the antenna/satellite or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage...

  • Page 4: Opening The Package

    Opening the package Your ASTAR 27''HDTV is packaged in a carton together with other standard accessories. Any optional accessories would be packed separately in another carton. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 53 lbs. Due to the size and weight of the product, it is suggested that it be handled by a minimum of 2 persons.

  • Page 5: Preparing Your Lcd Tv For Wall Mounting

    Installation Preparation Please read the user manual carefully before performing the installation. The power consumption of the display is approximately 200 W, please use the power cord designated for the product. When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating. The cord must be the grounded and the grounding feature must not be defeated.

  • Page 6: Removing The Stand/Base

    Removing the stand/base: 1.Unplug all the cables and cords from your LCD TV. 2.Place the LCD TV face down on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth,etc) to prevent any damage to the display. 3.Remove the 2 screws on the back panel of the TV located near the bottom so that the base stand can be removed.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1- Basic Controls and Connections 1.1-Front Panel Controls... 1.2-Rear Panel Connections... 1.3-ASTAR Remote Control Button Description..1.3.1-Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control... 1.3.2-Remote Control Range... 1.3.3-Precautions for the ASTAR Remote Control... Chapter 2- Connecting Equipment 2.1-Which Video Connection Should I Use?...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 -Basic Controls And Connections

    Chapter 1 -Basic Controls and Connections 1.1 - Front Panel Controls These buttons selecting channel up and down 1.CH(+/-)- to select OSD options. 2.VOL(+/-)- These buttons increase or decrease volume. When the OSD is active, these buttons adjust the OSD options. 3.MENU - This button opens the TV OSD menu.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Connections

    1.2 - Rear Panel Connections 1.000 SCALE RS232 AC IN AIR IN CABLE IN DIGITAL HD HDMI-IN VGA IN 1.RS232 - This custom communication port is for factory service only. AC IN - Power Input. 2.CABLE /AIR IN - Connect to an antenna, or cable service. 3.VIDEO OUT - Connect the Video and Audio from the LCD TV to an extra service, such as PVR, DVR or TV.

  • Page 10: Astar Remote Control Button Description

    1.3-ASTAR Remote Control Button Description •POWER- Press this key to turn the TV on from standby mode. Press it again to return to the standby mode. •MUTE-This button turns the sound on and off. •SLEEP-This button allows the user to select the sleep options by adjusting the timer in15 minute increments up to120 minutes.
  • Page 11 •SOUND-Press repeatedly to select sound mode: Normal, News, Cinema, Concert, User. •PICTURE-Press repeatedly for different picture modes select user/cinema/normal/vivid/Hi-bright. •RETURN-Press it to return to the previous channel in TV mode. •MODE- User this button to activate the PIP mode and select the mode by pressing repeatedly.

  • Page 12: 1-Insertion Of Batteries In The Remote Control

    1.3.1-Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+)and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover. Precaution Tips for inserting the batteries •Only use the specified AAA batteries.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 - Connecting Equipment

    Chapter 2 - Connecting Equipment 2.1- Which Video Connection Should I Use? The ASTAR 27'' HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays. Connection Quality (type) Best (digital) Best (digital)

  • Page 14: Connecting Your Dvd Player

    2.2 - Connecting Your DVD Player You have several connections for the DVD players to be connected Component (Analog HD), S-Video, and Composite (AV) inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you decide which option is the right one for you. 2.2 .1- Using HDMI (Digital HD) DVD players that have a digital interface such as HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) should be connected to the HDMI input of the ASTAR 27''HDTV for optimal results.

  • Page 15: For Dvd Players With Dvi

    For DVD Players with DVI: AIR IN CABLE IN DIGITAL HD HDMI-IN VGA IN 1.Turn off the power to the LCD TV and DVD player. 2.Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your DVD Player and the HDMI end to the HDMI input in the rear of your LCD TV.

  • Page 16: 2-Using Component(Analog Hd) Video

    2.2.2 - Using Component (Analog HD) Video Connecting DVD Player(Better): AIR IN CABLE IN DIGITAL HD HDMI-IN VGA IN 1.Turn off the power to the LCD TV and DVD player. 2.Connect the Y (green color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the corresponding Y-1 (green color) connect or in the rear of your LCD TV.

  • Page 17: 3-Using S-Video

    2.2.3 - Using S-Video Connecting DVD Player (Good): AIR IN CABLE IN DIGITAL HD HDMI-IN VGA IN Turn off the power button of the LCD TV and the DVD player 2.Connect the S-Video jack on the rear of your DVD player to the S-Video jack in the rear of your LCD TV. 3.Connect the R(red color) and L(white color) audio connectors on the rear of your DVD player to the R-4 (red color) and L-4(White color) audio input connectors in the rear of your LCD TV.

  • Page 18: Using Composite (Av) Video

    2.2.4 - Using Composite (AV) Video Connecting DVD Player (Good): AIR IN CABLE IN DIGITAL HD HDMI-IN VGA IN 1.Turn off the power to the LCD TV and DVD player. 2.Connect the Video(yellow color) connector on the rear of your DVD player to the Video connector in the AV (yellow color) in the rear of your LCD TV.

  • Page 19: Connecting Your Hdtv Set-Top Box

    2.3 - Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box You have several options for connecting your HDTV Set-Top Box to your new 27''HDTV:HDMI(Digital HD) and VGA inputs. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you.

  • Page 20: For Hdtv Set- Top Boxes With Dvi

    For HDTV Set- Top Boxes with DVI: AIR IN CABLE IN DIGITAL HD HDMI-IN VGA IN HDTV Set-Top Box 1.Turn off the power to the LCD TV and HDTV Set -Top Box. 2.Using a HDMI-DVI cable, connect the DVI end to your HDTV Set- Top Box and the HDMI end to the HDMI input in the rear of your LCD TV.

  • Page 21: 2-Using Vga Video

    2.3.2 - Using VGA Video Connecting Set-Top Box (Better): AIR IN CABLE IN DIGITAL HD HDMI-IN VGA IN HDTV Set-Top Box 1.Turn off the power to the LCD TV and HDTV Set -Top Box. 2.Connect a 15-pin D-Sub VGA cable to the RGB output of your HDTV Set-Top Box and the other end to the VGA input in the rear of your LCD TV.

  • Page 22: Connecting Your Vcr Or Video Camera

    2.4 - Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera AIR IN CABLE IN DIGITAL HD HDMI-IN VGA IN 1.Turn off the power to the LCD TV and VCR or video camera. 2.Connect the S-Video jack on your VCR or video camera to the S-Video jack in the rear of your LCD TV. 3.Connect the R(red color) and L(white color) connectors on your VCR or video camera to the R-4(red color) and L-4 (white color) audio input connectors in the rear of your LCD TV.

  • Page 23: Connecting Coaxial(Rf)

    2.5 -Connecting Coaxial (RF) There are several options for connecting your antenna(or cable for TV) to your new 27''HDTV-directly to the DTV, NTSC TV or through your VCR. Based on your home theater configuration, you can decide which option is the right one for you. 2.5.1-Using Your Antenna or Cable for DTV 1.Turn off the power to your LCD TV.

  • Page 24: 3-Using The Antenna Or Cable Through Your Vcr

    2.5.3 - Using the Antenna or Cable through Your VCR 1.Turn off the power to your LCD TV and VCR . 2.Connect the "Output to TV" (RF Out or Antenna Out) connector on the rear of your VCR to the TV CABLE/AIR connector in the rear of your LCD TV.

  • Page 25: Connecting An Amplifier Or Speakers

    2.6-Connecting an Amplifier or Speakers Note: If you are connecting the DTV input, you can connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to your sound system using a digital optical audio cable. Pr/Cr-2 AUDIO VIDEO IN Pr/Cr-1 AUDIO S-VIDEO IN 1.Turn off the power to the LCD TV and Receiver /AMP. 2.Connect the R (red color) and L(white color) audio connectors on the Receiver/Amp to the R (red color) and L (white color) audio output connectors in the rear of your LCD TV.

  • Page 26: Connecting A Computer

    2.7 - Connecting a Computer AIR IN CABLE IN DIGITAL HD HDMI-IN VGA IN 1.Turn off the power to the LCD TV and Computer. 2.Connect a 15-pin D-sub VGA cable to the VGA output of your computer and the other end to the VGA input in the rear of your LCD TV.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3- Setting Up To Watch Tv And Dtv

    Chapter 3- Setting Up to Watch TV and DTV Chapter 3- Setting Up to Watch TV and DTV 3.1 - Basic LCD TV Start Up 3.1 - Basic LCD TV Start Up 1.Connecting the Power Cable 1.Connecting the Power Cable Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of your LCD TV, and then plug the power Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of your LCD TV, and then plug the power cord into an AC wall socket.

  • Page 28: Watching A Tv Program

    3.2 - Watching a TV Program Before you start watching TV, please make sure that any cable, satellite or off-air antenna connections are secure. Also, verify that the power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 1.Press the power button on the remote control or on the front of your LCD TV.

  • Page 29: General

    3.4 General 3.4 General 3.4 General 3.4 General 3.4 General Press the DTV/ATV button on the remote control until"DTV" Press the DTV/ATV button on the remote control until"DTV" Press the DTV/ATV button on the remote control until"DTV" Press the DTV/ATV button on the remote control until"DTV" Press the DTV/ATV button on the remote control until"DTV"...
  • Page 30 SPDIF Type-Setting the coaxial type to PCM off or Dolby digital. SPDIF Type-Setting the coaxial type to PCM off or Dolby digital. Auto Scan -Automatically scans for all of the digital TV channels Auto Scan -Automatically scans for all of the digital TV channels available and stores the information in memory.
  • Page 31 A channel will also be missed if it is too weak to be received. Re-orientation of the antenna or changing to a A channel will also be missed if it is too weak to be received. Re-orientation of the antenna or changing to a A channel will also be missed if it is too weak to be received.
  • Page 32 CAPTION-Allows you to read the voice content CAPTION-Allows you to read the voice content CAPTION-Allows you to read the voice content CAPTION-Allows you to read the voice content CAPTION-Allows you to read the voice content of television programs. of television programs. of television programs.
  • Page 33 If you did not EXIT from the CAPTION page, press the arrow If you did not EXIT from the CAPTION page, press the arrow If you did not EXIT from the CAPTION page, press the arrow If you did not EXIT from the CAPTION page, press the arrow to highlight DIGITAL CAPTION STYLE.

  • Page 34: 1-Parental Controls For Dtv

    3.4.1-Parental Controls for DTV 3.4.1-Parental Controls for DTV 3.4.1-Parental Controls for DTV 3.4.1-Parental Controls for DTV When at the first DTV screen, press the RIGHT arrow When at the first DTV screen, press the RIGHT arrow When at the first DTV screen, press the RIGHT arrow When at the first DTV screen, press the RIGHT arrow button button...
  • Page 35 Once the correct password has been entered, the option Once the correct password has been entered, the option Once the correct password has been entered, the option Once the correct password has been entered, the option for blocking channels becomes available. Press ENTER. for blocking channels becomes available.

  • Page 36: 2-Dtv Channel Information

    3.4.2-DTV Channel Information When a channel is selected, an information header is shown over the picture for a few seconds, This information consists of the channel number and name, the format in which the program is broadcast (480i SD,480P SD,720P HD,1080i HD), audio channel 1/2 or 2/2(omitted if alternate channel is not broadcast), language, program title, program start and end time, program rating and if CC is available.

  • Page 37: 3-Program Information

    Press the INFO button again and only the channel number and name will remain. Press the INFO button one more time and this will disappear. 3.4.3 Program Information Press the GUIDE button on the remote control and program information for the channel you are watching will be displayed on the screen with the live program content in a small window in the lower left corner of the panel.

  • Page 38: 4-Setting A Password

    3.4.4-Setting a Password 3.4.4-Setting a Password You control access to the Parental Control features with a password. The default password is " 0000". You You control access to the Parental Control features with a password. The default password is " 0000". You can change the password to any four-digit number.

  • Page 39: Using The On Screen Display(Osd)

    3.5-Using the On-Screen Display(OSD) 3.5-Using the On-Screen Display(OSD) The remote control or the bottom control keys on the front panel of the TV can control all the function The remote control or the bottom control keys on the front panel of the TV can control all the function settings.

  • Page 40: 2-Video

    3.5.2-Video 3.5.2-Video 3.5.2-Video 3.5.2-Video 3.5.2-Video Available for the following input sources-AV,S-Video, Available for the following input sources-AV,S-Video, Available for the following input sources-AV,S-Video, Available for the following input sources-AV,S-Video, Available for the following input sources-AV,S-Video, YPbPr1, YPbPr2, HDMI, DTV or ATV. YPbPr1, YPbPr2, HDMI, DTV or ATV.

  • Page 41: 4-V-Chip For Tv

    3.5.4-V-Chip for TV 3.5.4-V-Chip for TV V-CHIP Enable-Turns TV and movie blocking on or off. TV Rating- V-CHIP Enable-Turns TV and movie blocking on or off. TV Rating- Sets the level of television programs that will be blocked without Sets the level of television programs that will be blocked without typing in the password.

  • Page 42: 7-Geometric

    3.5.7-Geometric 3.5.7-Geometric 3.5.7-Geometric 3.5.7-Geometric Available for the following input sources -VGA. Available for the following input sources -VGA. Available for the following input sources -VGA. Available for the following input sources -VGA. Contrast - Adjusts the level of white between the lightest and Contrast - Adjusts the level of white between the lightest and Contrast - Adjusts the level of white between the lightest and Contrast - Adjusts the level of white between the lightest and...

  • Page 43: 9-Understanding Viewing Features

    3.5.9-Understanding Viewing Features Your LCD TV features three viewing modes and Picture-in-Picture(PIP), Picture-by -Picture (POP) mode. You can switch viewing modes using the remote control. 3.5.10-Viewing Modes 4:3 Mode The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image.

  • Page 44: 11-Picture-In-Picture(Pip)/Picture-By-Picture(Pop) Mode

    3.5.11-Picture-in-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP) Mode Your TV features PIP mode, so you can watch two pictures at the same time. When PIP is turned on, by pressing the PIP button on your Remote Control, you can display two picture at one time. One picture is displayed as the full screen (main screen) and the other picture is displayed in a small window(sub screen).

  • Page 45: 13-Using The V-Chip

    3.5.13-Using the V-Chip 3.5.13-Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature prevents viewers from watching programs The V-Chip feature prevents viewers from watching programs that are not age-appropriate, such as programs containing that are not age-appropriate, such as programs containing violence or adult language. violence or adult language.

  • Page 46: 14-Setting The Sleep Timer

    12.Press the button on the remote control to navigate through the LCD TV menu options. Press ENTER button to block or unblock each area. 13.Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to the submenu. 14.Press the EXIT button the remote control to exit the OSD menu when you are finished. 3.5.14-Setting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer lets you set a time delay to turn off your LCD TV automatically.

  • Page 47: Chapter 4- Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4- Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4.1-Maintenance Important 1.Make sure that the power cable is removed from the socket before cleaning the display. 2.Do not use volatile solvent(such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the display. Such chemicals may damage the housing, screen glass and remote control, and cause the paint to peel. Cleaning the Housing and the Remote Control 1.Use a soft cotton cloth for cleaning.
  • Page 48 Problem The TV can not be turn ON There is no sound on the TV If the screen is blue Blank screen appear when the power is on Wrong or abnormal colors appear. Control buttons do not work. Remote Control does not work. There appears to be image quality issues.

  • Page 49: Telephone And Technical Support

    Problem You see "noise" or " trash" on the screen. You switch to a different input and the screen size changes. Tips for High-Definition Users Tips for Letterbox Content Users 4.3-Telephone & Technical Support Products are often returned due to a technical problem, rather than a defective product that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you.

  • Page 50: Compliance

    4.4-Compliance Caution: Always use a power cable that is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area. Canada Germany Britain BASE/BS Japan Electric Appliance Control Act 4.5-FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Panel 27''Diagonal, Color TFT Active MatrixLCD Resolution 1366X768pixels (WXGA format) Colors 16.77 million colors Display Compatibility HDTV (720p) Native, 1080i Signal Compatibility 480i (SDTV), 480p(DVD/EDTV),720p(HDTV),1080i(HDTV) Response Time 8ms(typical) Brightness 600cd/m2 (typical) Contrast 1200:1(typical) Viewing Angle 178°(horizontal),178°(vertical) 2xRF(for ATSC(DTV) and NTSC(TV) inputs),1xHDMI (DIGITAL HD),2xComponent(ANALOG HD1,ANALOG HD2), Inputs 1xComposite (AV),1xS-Video,1xComputer(VGA),...

  • Page 52: Glossary-Standard Definitions

    Glossary-Standard Definitions Analog TV: Today's TV system using radio frequency waves to transmit and display pictures and sound. Aspect Ratio(4x3):Traditional TV"aspect ratio" , that is , the screen's width as compared to its height. For example, a "32 inch TV screen" would be 25_inches wide and 19 inches tall. Aspect Ratio(16x9):"Wide screen TV"...

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