CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user- serviceable parts ]nsTde. Refer Servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could avoid the users' authority to operate this equipment.
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. WARNING: THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM BEING WALKED KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS ON OR PINCHED PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS, HEED ALL WARNINGS CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE APPARATUS. DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED...
The front o fthe display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently u sing o nly a cleaning cloth orasoft, l int-free cloth. If thesurface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, l int-free cloth ina weak detergent solution and thenremove excess liquid.
Tableof contents CAUTION AND WARNING ................IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............CLEANING MAINTENANCE ..............SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................INSTALLATION ..................Preparation using your new TV ............. FRONT PANEL ..................REAR PANEL .................... CONNECTIONS AND EXTERNAL INPUT SETTINGS ..........Using Remote control ................LEARNING ABOUT REMOTE CONTROL ............
SafetyPrecautions ,_WARNING KEEP UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS OUT OF THE REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN. THESE OBJECTS CAN BE ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. ALSO, BE CAREFUL ABOUT PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC SHEETS. Set up Do not place the TV set on sloped or unstable surfaces. Do not place any objects on top of the TV set.
SafetyPrecautions-Installation When using the TV set Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the TV set. Top of the TV set is usually very hot due to the high temperature of exhaust air being released through the Ventilation holes. Burns or personal injuries can happen if any body parts are brought too close.
Preparation for usingyour newTV- Frontpanel Familiarizing Yourself with the Main Hardware (The picture of the product may vary depending on the model) Select signal input. (It changes to "ENTER" function when main menu displays ) Main Menu display and menu selection Channel up Channel down Volume up...
Preparation for usingyour newTV- Rearpanel Rear panel (The picture of the product may vary depending on the model) HDMI Input AV2 Input Video: M1 Input1: B Audio: N1, O1 Input2: C Input3: D S-Video Input Video: G Component Input 1 Video: H, I, J Audio: N, O Audio: K, L...
Preparation for usingyour newTV- Antennasetting 1. Checking Items before Connecting Please check the list below before connecting the product to other devices. < Check items before connecting. > Check the instruction manual when connecting external devices. External products sometimes have different buttons and locations.
Usingthe remotecontrol- Remotecontrolinstructions POWER: Power on/off. SLEEP: Press to select a preset time interval to automatically shut the TV. ASPECT: Press to adjust the screen size. ® ® DISPLAY: Press to Check your current mode. ® MTS: Press to select your favorite language in digital broadcasting.
Usingthe remotecontrol- Remotecontrolinstructions < Inserting the batteries into the remote control > Push the back of the remote control. Pull forward slightly. Insert two AAA 1.5V batteries. Ensure the correct polarity (+/-). Close the lid. CAUTION: Use only Alkaline Batteries •...
Basicoperation- ChoosingTV channel TURN ON LCD TV Connect the AC input cable to power to the LCD TV. At this time the TV will enter standby mode and indicator show red. User POWER button or button on the remote control. Wait 5 seconds after switching off LCD TV then you can turn on LCD TV again.
Basicoperation- Selectinginputsource Press the INPUT button to select TV, AV, S-Video, Component, VGA, HDMI inputs. Use the A / v to move the cursor and ENTER button to confirm the source. Press VOL+/- to adjust the volume. If you want to switch the sound OFF, press the MUTE. You can cancel the mute function by pressing MUTE or VOL+/-...
Setupmenuoperation-Adjust the OSDscreen Press the MENU button to display the main menu. Use _ / _- / A / v buttons to select and adjust the available menus. NOTE: The OSD (On Screen Display) function enables you to adjust the screen status conveniently since it provides graphical presentation.
Setupmenuoperation- Videomenuoptions NOTE: If you use your LCD TV for the first time, you should select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications Press MENU to display the main menu. Press A / v repeatedly to select the SETUP MENU. Use b button to select OSD Language.
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Setupmenuoperation- Videomenuoptions Brightness Press _, / • button to select it and then use ,q. / b to adjust the brightness of picture. Contrast Press _, / • button to select it and then use ,q. / b to adjust the contrast of picture. Color Press _, / •...
Setupmenuoperation- Audio menuoptions Press MENU on the side panel or on the remote control and then use A / v to select the AUDIO menu, press ENTER button to enter it (see the picture below). Use A / T to select what you want to adjust in the AUDIO menu. Press ENTER or _ button to adjust(according to the guiding sign in the bottom right corner of the menu).
Setupmenuoperation- TV menuoptions Press MENU on the front panel or on the remote control and then use A / T to select the TV menu, press ENTER button to enter it (see the picture below). Use A / T to select what you want to adjust in the TV menu. Press ENTER or b.
Setupmenuoperation- Setupmenuoptions Press MENU on the front panel or on the remote control and then use A / T to select the SETUP menu. Use ,i, / T to select what you want to adjust in the SETUP menu. Press ENTER or _ button to adjust (according to the guiding sign in the bottom right corner of the menu). When you are satisfied with your adjustment.
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Setupmenuoperation- Setupmenuoptions Auto Synchronization Press _ / b. button to set auto synchronization On/Off. Timer Press _ / b. button to set the auto power on and off timer. Sleep Timer To select the sleep timer as 5 / 10 / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 / 240 minutes. Caption Select "Caption", press ENTER button to enter the submenu (digital functions are only available under DTV signal).
Setupmenuoperation- Parentalmenuoptions • Caption Style: press to select between As Broadcast and Custom, when you select broadcast, the other options are disabled and cannot be adjusted. • Font Size: press ,4 / _. to select between Medium/Large and Small. • Font Color: press ,t.
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Setupmenuoperation- Parentalmenuoptions U.S. TV Ratings Press ENTER button to enter, and use ,4. / D, / A / v button to select, and press ENTER button to confirm. • TV-Y: All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, includingchildren from ages two six.
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Setupmenuoperation- Parentalmenuoptions Canadian English Ratings Press ENTER button to enter, and use < / _. / A / • button to select, and press ENTER button to confirm. • C: Children • C8+: Viewers should be 8 or order. • G: General Audience.
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Setupmenuoperation- Parentalmenuoptions Open V-Chip Select "V-Chip", press ENTER button to enter, you will see an item "U.S. (50 states + possessions)", then press ENTER button again to enter the Open V-Chip menu(see the picture below). You can select the item you want to set, press ENTER button to enter, and use ,4.
Setupmenuoperation- Componentmenuoptions Press MENU on the front panel or on the remote control and then use ,i / _. to select the OSD menu in Component mode. Use A / v to select what you want to adjust in the each menu. Press ENTER or _, button to adjust(according to the guiding sign in the bottom right corner of the menu).
Setupmenuoperation- VGAmenuoptions Press MENU on the front panel or on the remote control and then use < / _ to select the Video menu in VGA mode. Use A / T to select what you want to adjust in the Video menu. Press ENTER button to select it and then use ,t ! =, to adjust.
Setupmenuoperation- HDMImenuoptions Note: Phase- This function allows you to remove any horizontal noise and clear or sharpen the image of characters. Clock- This function is to minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. And the horizontal screen size also will change.
Card, Remote Control Guide, or other material. Where can I find another one? A: Product support materials for your TV can be downloaded on the Element Electronics web site (www.elementelectronics.com) under the Support option. Q: I opened the box and an accessory was missing. What do I do? A: Please call our Customer Service team so we can get you a replacement.
A: You may need to run the Auto Tuner Scan again and make sure that Cable is highlighted instead of Air. For instructions on doing so, consult your User's Manual or call Element Electronics helpful technical support line. Q: Why do I still see black bars on my widescreen...
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A: This noise is normal and within the FCC standard for acoustic noise standard. The noise should be within the allotted 30dB/A level for audio. If you think the noise is excessive, call the Element Electronics technical support line. Q: No audio on local channels? A: Your TV is designed to receive Stereo broadcasts.
Appendix-Removing T V Stand If you decide to install the wall mount your LCD TV, always use a VESA standard wall mount appropriate for the size and weight of the LCD TV. CAUTION • Be sure to follow the instructions. Incorrect installation of the stand/wall...
Appendix-Wall MountingUnit Specification Unit Dimension(unit: Screw Diameter Screw Length(unit: 400x200 Remark: The specification of screw is just used on the back cabinet. NOTE: Wall mount bracket is not included with TV and mounting of wall mount bracket to wall may vary depending on brand and size of bracket, Customer should consult bracket mounting...
Appendix-Universal RemoteControlCode List For Universal Remote Control brands listed below, please use accompanying codes and refer to your Universal Remote Control User Manual for basic instruction for changing TV code to operate model. • Codes for Sony TV = 8003, 8012, 8058 •...
Appendix-TV Specification Model 42LE45Q Diagonal display size 42 inches Television system American TV standard ATSC/NTSC system Audio system MTS/SAP VHF: 2~13 UHF: 14~69 CATV: 1~125 Channel coverage Digital Terrestrial Broadcast(8VSB): 2~69 Digital cable (64/256 QAM): 1~135 PC mode 640x480/60Hz, 800x600/60Hz, 1024x768/60Hz YPbPr/YCbCr mode...
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