Electrohome 13ED204R manual

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    Please read this manual carefully before using this TV set and keep it for future reference. TV + DV D 13ED204R TV / DVD Combination USER MANUAL 13 Colour Television with AC/DC Operation[...]

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    PRECAUTIONS FCC WARNING -This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy.Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual.The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. LASER SA[...]

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    Important safety Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 THIS SYMBOL I[...]

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    Important safety Instructions 2 2 11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This unit is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way . This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If [...]

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    Important safety Instructions 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this unit 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 unit. c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. d[...]

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    Installation Antenna connection Preparation for the remote control Battery installation Tips for remote operation Remove the battery cover. ! When the remote control will not be used for a long period of time or when the batteries are worn out, remove the batteries to prevent leakage. ! Do not throw the batteries into fire. Dispose of used batterie[...]

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    Function Buttons and External Connections Rear panel of the TV set Front panel the TV set COAXIAL Audio left channel output terminal Coaxial terminal Antenna/ CATV input socket Video output terminal Audio right channel output terminal Video input terminal Audio left channel input terminal Audio right channel input terminal DC IN DC input socket[...]

  • Page 8

    Using the Remote Control Stand By DVD Open/close Calendar Scan TV Time Menu Mute Former Program Call Screen Display Program Number (Not available) TV/AV Exchange (Not available) TV/DVD Volume/Channel Selection MENU Exit Screen Display Picture Mode DVD STOP DVD SETUP DVD PAUSE/STEP DVD FAST REVERSE DVD FAST FORW ARD DVD MENU DVD NEXT DVD PREVIOUS DV[...]

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    Remote Features Power Button: T o turn power ON or OFF , press power button on remote control. System and Channel Display Button: This will show you the current channel number. System will also be displayed if set. TV/AV input Button: This button has five setting A)Video1, B)Video 2,C)TV . Pressing this button will cycle you through each option. Mu[...]

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    Channel (+/-) Select Button: You can go up and down the channels by pressing CH (+) button and CH (-) button. This button can also be used in adjusting the functions in Menu Select Button: You can select the menu by pressing the MENU button. Y ou can call on the menu (PICTURE, TIME, TUNE and FUNCTION) by pressing the corresponding button on the rem[...]

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    Menu Functions Video Setup: Pressing MENU button once will bring the Video Setup menu on the TV . The following is shown on your TV screen: Follow the procedure below to adjust the picture quality of your choice: 1.Press the CH(+) and CH(-) button to go up and down the menu. 2.Press the VOL(+) and VOL(-) button to increase and decrease the level to[...]

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    Audio Setup: By pressing MENU button ,and then pressing VOL(-/+) buttons it will bring you to Audio Setup display. You will see the following menu on your TV screen: Follow the procedure below to adjust the sound quality: Press VOL (+) button to increase and VOL (-)button to decrease the level to your preference. Audio Volume 45 Timer Setup: By pre[...]

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    Follow the procedure below to select one of the above options: 1.Press the CH(+) and CH(-) button to go up and down the menu. 2.Press the VOL(+) and VOL(-) button to increase and decrease the level to your preference for each item. Language: Use VOL(-/+) buttons to select the OSD in either English, French or Spanish. Background: Press the VOL (-/+)[...]

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    Channel setup: By pressing MENU button ,and then pressing VOL-/+ button it will bring you to Channel Setup. You will see the following display on TV screen. Channel Antenna TV Skip off Current Ch. 2 Fine Auto Program Channel System Auto Follow the procedure below to select above options: 1.Press the CH(+) and CH(-) button to go up and down the menu[...]

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    Calendar: Your TV has been designed with a calendar. By pressing MENU button ,and then pressing VOL(-/+) buttons it will bring you to Calendar. You will see the following display on TV screen. Calendar OCT OCT OCT Follow the procedure below to adjust the Calendar quality: 1. +/-) buttons Press the CH( to select the year item, the month item or the [...]

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    V-CHIP Setup: Press the MENU Button on your remote control to go to Password menu, then input the password (0000). It will bring Parental Lock set up display on the screen. You will see the following menu on your screen: This function enables you to lock certain TV channels in accordance to the V-CHIP requirement established by the FCC. T o set the[...]

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    When MP AA Rating is selected, you will see the following rating table on your TV screen. Parental Lock off means the lock function is turned off . If the Parental Lock is in "off" mode then V-CHIP function will not be active to accept the V -CHIP signal. Parental Lock on means the lock function is turned on. If the lock is in the "o[...]

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    V-Chip T echnology: The "V-Chip T echnology" allow you to use U.S. And Canada Movies and TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to block certain types of TV programs and movies. To understand clearly about TV programs rating codes, read the following list: U.S. TV Program Ratings NR: Not Rated-this means that programs are not rated or rating does not [...]

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    To understand clearly about movies rating codes, read the following list: U.S. Movies Rating Chart NR: This means movie is not rated yet. It is pending government rating approval. G: General Audience-this type of movie rating means all ages admitted to see the movie. PG-13:Parents Strongly Cautioned - this type of movie rating means some material m[...]

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    DVD Features Basic Playback Preparations 1. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, place a disc in the disc tray. There are two different disc sizes. Place the disc in the correct guide on the disc tray. If the disc is out of the guide, it may damage the disc and cause the DVD player to malfunction. Do not place a disc which is unplayable in this [...]

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    Advanced Playback Advanced Playback PROGRAM When playing discs, press "PROGRAM" to enter program mode. Press the digit buttons to select the program number that you want. When finished move the cursor to select "ST ART" . This will start the program playback. REPEA T Press " REPEA T " and Chapter repeat will be display[...]

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    Special Function Playback JPEG DISC PLAYBACK MP3 PLAYBACK SCREEN SAVER FUNCTION When playing an MP3 disc, a navigation menu will be displayed automatically . In the menu, use UP or DOWN cursor buttons to choose the folder, then press PLA Y/ENTER to enter the folder. Use the UP and DOWN cursor buttons to select the file and press PLA Y/ENTER. Pressi[...]

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    DVD System Setup DVD System Setup General Setup Process 1.Press the SETUP button, the General Setup Page,Preference Page will be displayed in turn. 2.Press CH+/- b to select, the item, then press to enter the submenu. 3.Press CH+/- bu to select then press PLA Y/ENTER to confirm. 4.Press EXIT key or press SETUP repeatedly to exit the set-up menus. o[...]

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    DVD System Setup(Continued) DVD System Setup General Setup Page CAPTIONS: This function allows you to display or hide the caption. SCREEN SAVER: If the screen saver is on, then there will be an animated picture of DVD on the screen whenever the DVD player is idle for more than 3 minutes . ..General Setup Page.. Angle Mark On OSD Lang ENG Spdif Outp[...]

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    DVD System Setup(Continued) DVD System Setup The Preference Page is only available when there is no disc in the player. These settings are applied consistently to all discs which are inserted and played. Preference Page PARENT AL: The parental control function works in conjunction with the different censorship classes assigned to DVDs. These classe[...]

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    DVD System Setup(Continued) DVD System Setup DEFAUL T : Resets all settings (except password and parental lock status) for this DVD player back to the manufacturers original settings. Press ENTER to perform the reset. Note: Some functions may not be available depending on the type of disc. Parental Password Default ..Preference Page.. Reset SETUP P[...]

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    The following discs can be played: Playable Discs You cannot play discs other than those listed above. You cannot play non-standardized discs, even if they may be labelled as above. The performance of CD-R or CD-RW disc depends on the way the disc was burned. In a few cases, their performance may not be consistant or may not even operate at all. Th[...]

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    Disc Protection and DVD Characteristics Compare DVD disc with other discs: DVD LD SVCD VCD CD Encode method Digital/MPEG Analog Digital Digital/ MPEG Digital Capacity 650MB 650MB 650MB 133 minutes 242 minutes 266 minutes 484 minutes Playing Time Single-side 60 minutes double-side 120 minutes 45 minutes 74 minutes 74 minutes 12cm/8cm 12cm/8cm Disc d[...]

  • Page 29

    Connecting the TV set to the other video and audio equipment Connection of A V input /output terminal You can connect the DVD,VCR and stereo system to the output to enjoy a higher quality of picture and sound effect. COAXIAL DV D , VC D or o t he r u ni t s Vi d e o ou t pu t an a d di ti o na l TV T o a ud i o i np u t T o v id e o i np u t D VD ,[...]

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    Troubleshooting guide T o assist in location possible faults use help guide below . BREAKDOWN PHENOMENON PICTURE SOUND CHECKING The aerial direction and connection Ensure that the power supply is connected to the TV set and turned on. Also ensure that the TV set is not in "Listen Mode" or that the brightness and contrast are not turned do[...]

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    Specifications Specifications The specifications offered you here are for reference only. With product improvement there may be some differences between the description and the final product. NOTE Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions quoted in this manual are approximate. NTSC AC 120V 60Hz 70W Picture tube Mode[...]

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    ELECTROHOME WARRANTY Consumer Electronics Products and Home Appliances Thank you for choosing ELECTROHOME ! RGC Redmond Group gives the following express warranty to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient for this Electrohome brand product, wh en shipped in its original container and sold or distributed in Canada by RGC Redmond Group or [...]