CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) POWER SOURCE LOCATION OF CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL CABLE(CATV) / SATELLITE CONNECTIONS EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS VCR CONNECTIONS SETTING THE TV MENUS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE RECEPTION DISTURBANCES LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS 12-24...
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Tha k you for purchasing the Dora the Explorer 13” Color TV with 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 9. VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 22.DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product. c.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT VOLUME MENU TV/AV CHANNEL AUDIO IN VIDEO IN 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7. VIDEO IN Jack-Use this jack to receive a video signal from another A/V component. 8. AUDIO IN Jack-Use this jack to receive an audio signal from another A/V component. 9.
REMOTE CONTROL POWER TV/AV DISPLAY MUTE SLEEP MENU V-CHIP BATTERY INSTALLATION Loosen the screw to open Install two (2) “AAA” the battery compartment batteries, cover. to the polarity Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device: 1.Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2.Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.
CABLE (CATV)/SATELLITE CONNECTIONS This TV has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. Some cable TV companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company.
EXTERNAL AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS When you watch a program recorded on another source(VCR. video camera, DVD, etc.), you can use the Audio/Video input jacks on the front of the TV ( Connect the Audio/Video output jacks of the external unit to the Audio Input jack and the video Input jack of the TV.
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE ROD ANTENNA (NOT SUPPLIED). Insert the Rod Antenna on top of the rear cabinet and connect other end to the antenna jack as shown below. ROD ANTENNA AND ADAPTOR ARE NOT SUPPLIED. OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTIONS OUT DOOR VHF/UHF ANTENNA CONNECTION(ANTENNA NOT SUPPLIED) Follow the instructions for the type of antenna system you intend to use.
VCR CONNECTIONS Follow the instructions below to connect a VCR to your television using a 75 ohm coaxial cable (CABLES NOT INCLUDED). INCOMING CATV CABLE 1. Connect the cable, satellite or incoming antenna to the VHF/UHF IN jack on the rear of the VCR.
SETTING THE TV MENUS (CONTINUED) TURN ON THE TV 1. Press the POWER button to turn your TV On or Standby. SETTING THE TV MENU PICTURE Settings Standard Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness Tint Select CLOCK Clock On time Off time Attention Preset Channel...
SETTING THE TV MENUS (CONTINUED) SETTING THE PICTURE MENU PICTURE Settings Standard Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness Tint Adjust Select 1. Press the Channel Up or Channel Down Contrast Color Sharpness SETTING THE PICTURE SETTINGS PICTURE Settings Standard Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness Tint Adjust...
SETTING THE TV MENUS (CONTINUED) SETTING THE CONTRAST PICTURE Settings Standard Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness Tint Adjust Select 1. Press the Volume Up or Volume Down 2. Press the MENU button to enter and return Picture setting.) SETTING THE COLOR PICTURE Settings Standard...
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SETTING THE TV MENUS (CONTINUED) SETTING THE TINT PICTURE Settings Standard Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness Tint Adjust Select 1. Press the Volume Up or Volume Down 2. Press the MENU button to enter and return Picture setting. SETTING THE PRESET MENU PRESET Channel Add / Delete...
SETTING THE TV MENUS (CONTINUED) SETTING THE CHANNEL PRESET Channel Add / Delete Reception CATV Auto Search Fine Adjust Select 1. Press the Volume Up or Volume Down SETTING THE ADD/DELETE PRESET Channel Add / Delete Reception CATV Auto Search Fine Adjust Select...
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SETTING THE TV MENUS (CONTINUED) SETTING THE AUTO SEARCH PRESET Channel Add / Delete Reception CATV Auto Search Fine Adjust Select 1. Press the Volume Up or Volume Down automatically cycle through all the channels and store active channels into memory. SETTING THE FINE PRESET Channel...
SETTING THE TV MENUS (CONTINUED) SETTING THE OFF TIME CLOCK Clock - - / - - On time - - / - - Off time - - / - - Attention - - / - - Preset - - / - - Channel Adjust Select...
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SETTING THE TV MENUS (CONTINUED) SETTING THE CHANNEL CLOCK Clock - - / - - On time - - / - - Off time - - / - - Attention - - / - - Preset - - / - - Channel Adjust Select...
SETTING THE TV MENUS (CONTINUED) SETTING THE LANGUAGE FUNCTION Col. Sys NTSC Language English C.Caption Parental Ctrl Adjust Select 1. Press the Volume Up or Volume Down French language. SETTING THE C.CAPTION FUNCTION Col. Sys NTSC Language English C.Caption Parental Ctrl Adjust Select 1.
SETTING THE TV MENUS (CONTINUED) TV/AV BUTTON 1. Press the TV/AV button to cyclically select TV AV1 DISPLAY 1. Press the DISPLAY button once to display the current information on the screen (Channel number, TV Receiption, Time {if set} and sleep time {if set}). Press again to clear.
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SETTING THE TV MENUS (CONTINUED) V-CHIP BUTTON V-Chip Control Feature is ... This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows you to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES, US TV PROGRAMS Ratings. Rating FV V S L D TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G...
SETTING THE TV MENUS (CONTINUED) CCD BUTTON 1. Press the CCD button to cyclically Select off C1 C2 C3 C4 T1 T2 T3 TO VIEW CLOSED CAPTIONS Select the CC option in the menu to switch between normal TV and the Closed Captions Modes (Captions and Full Screen Text.) This Closed Caption Mode will display text on the screen in English or another language.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check the following before requesting service: SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POWER No power. The AC power cord is not connected. TV BROADCAST RECEPTION TV station experiencing problems Picture control is not adjusted. Poor or no picture. Possible local interference. Antenna/CATV connector is not connected.
RECEPTION DISTURBANCES Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results if not using cable or a satellite. The most common types of television interference are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the TV is connected to a Cable TV system, the disturbance may be caused by the local cable company broadcast.
Repair Facility, or replace the product in our discretion. For repair or replacement, pack your unit in a padded box, enclose your check or money order payable to Emerson Radio Corp. In the amount of $9.00 (not required by California residents) to cover shipping and handling costs, and enclose a copy of your proof of purchase.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL: Power Source Power Consumption Speaker Output Power Unit Dimensions Unit Weight TV SECTION: Picture Tube Receiving Channels (VHF) Receiving Channels (UHF) Receiving Channels (CATV) Antenna Input A/V Output Level: Video Output Level (in TV Mode) Audio Output Level (in TV Mode) Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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PART NO.: DTE316 - 06302006-01 Printed in China...
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