Haier 42EP25BAT manual

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    Please READ this manual carefully before operating your TV , and retain it for future reference. PLASMA TV OWNER S MANUAL ' MODEL :42EP25BA T 42EP25SA T 42HP25BA T 42HP25SA T 50HP25BA T S[...]

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    2 PLASMA TV THIS SYMBOL I NDICA TES T HAT H IGH V OLTA GE I S P RESENT INSIDE. IT IS DANGER OUS T O M AKE A NY K IND O F C ONTAC T WITH A NY I NSIDE PA RT OF T HIS PRODUCT. WARNING : T o reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside refer service to qualified service personnel. This equipment has be[...]

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    Owner s Manual 3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all of the instructions before using this appliance. When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: 1)Save these Instructions ---the safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 2)All warning on the appliance and in the [...]

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    b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have been fallen into the unit. c.If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. d.If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will o[...]

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    Contents Introduction Owner s Manual 5 War nin g . . . . . . . ... ... ... ... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saf ety I nst ruc tio ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Introduction Con tro ls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... ... ... ... .. Connection Options . . . . . . [...]

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    MENU VOL+ CH+ CH- INPUT EXIT VOL- Front panel cont rols -This is a simplified representation of front panel. -Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV . 1.EXIT 2.INPUT : .CH(+/-) Program plus and minus, menu options 4.VOL(+/-) Volume inc rease and decrease, menu reset and entry 5.MENU Menu display 6. . Remote control signal receive window.[...]

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    Back panel controls Connection Options 42EP25BAT DVI Audio Input Connect the audio out from the external device, used while 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 PC Audio In Pr Pb Y DVI Audio In AC IN DVD/DTV In[...]

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    SE L E C T CH.LIST F AV .LIST A U D IO LIST PIP SWAP A U D I O S W A P POSITION CC P . M O D E S . M O D E F R E E Z E E N U UIDE NPUT INFO E X IT R A C S A P S L E E P V O L + C H + Q.VIEW OK V O L - C H - POWER Turns your TV or any other programmed equipment on or off, depending on mode. - The remote controller cannot be operated unless the batte[...]

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    Speaker unit(X2) Connection cord ( Owner s Manual 9 Accessories Remote controller Owner`s manual Alkaline battery(AAA) 2 Power cable S E L E C T CH.LIST F AV.LIST AU D IO LIST PIP SWAP A U D I O S W A P POSITION CC P . M O D E S . M O D E F R E E Z E E N U U I D E N P U T I N F O E X I T R A C S A P S L E E P V O L + C H + Q.VIEW OK V O L - C H - P[...]

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    Íâ¹ÒÑïÉùÆ÷ʹÓÃ˵Ã÷ Before turning on the PDP , ensure you have connected the line between the speaker and the PDP 1 Face the PDP screen upside down on a clean blanket or a bracket and pay attention not to indent the casing. (See figure), lay the two speaker aside of the PDP . 3 Fix the speaker to the PDP with the screws 4-ST 4X16 [...]

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    Install the Stand Face the PDP screen upside down on a clean blanket or the bracket and pay attention not to indent the casing. Lay down the stand and put it to responding position of the PDP screen ,and make sure the brace pole towards the hole of the PDP . Fix 2 PDP brace pole to the PDP on the back of the plasma display with 4 M5X16 screws. Inst[...]

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    Generally speaking, to enjoy a clearer picture, we recommend that you use a CA TV system or an outdoor antenna .In different places, the suitable antenna type and position are different. External Equipment Connections Antenna Connection Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna socket) Wall Antenna Socket Single-family Dwellings /H[...]

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    VCR connection NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV . There are several ways to connect your television, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. The following are examples of some ways to connect your TV . Choose the connection which is best for you. External Equipment Connec[...]

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    Pr Pb Y DVI Audio IN YPbPr Audio In LR Headphone out S-Video CVBS S-Video/CVBS Audio In LR How to connect 1. Connect the DVD video outputs (Y , Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) to the Y , Pb, Pr jacks on the TV and connect the DVD audio outputs to the YPbPr Audio IN jacks on the TV , as shown in the figure. 2. If your DVD only has an S-VIDEO output jack, connect this[...]

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    PC Audio In Pr Pb Y DVI Audio IN HDMI Optical YPbPr Audio In LR Headphone out Digital Set-top Bo x - This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive Digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below . - This TV su[...]

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    PC AUDIO IN Pr Pb Y DVI Audio IN HDMI How to connect 1 . T o get the best picture quality , adjust the PC graphics card to (1024 2 . Use the TV`s PC or DVI (Digital Visual Interface)Audio IN port for video connections, depending on your PC connector. If the graphic card on the PC does not output analog and digital RGB simultaneously , connect only [...]

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    External Equipment Connections The TV has a special signal output capability which allows you to hook up a second TV or monitor. Connect the second TV or monitor to the TV`s AV OUT. See the Operating Manual of the second TV or monitor for further details regarding that device`s input settings. Notes: YPbPr, VGA, HDMI,DTV input sources cannot be use[...]

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    TM - HDMI , the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing." - This TV can receive the High-Definition Multimedia Interface(HDMI) or the Digital Visual Interface(DVI). - This TV supports HDCP(High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) Protocol for 720x480p, 1280x720p, and 1920x1[...]

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    Cable sample 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 Owner s Manual 19[...]

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    YPbPr Audio In LR Headphone out S-VIDEO Power source TO USE AC POWER SOURCE Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert the AC cord plug into a standard polarized AC outlet. NOTES: Never connect the AC line cord plug to other than the specified voltage. Use the attached power cord only. If the polarized AC cord does not fit [...]

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    Switching On/Off the TV set Choose the Menu Language When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the language which will be us ed for displaying menus and indications. -In the manual, the OSD (on screen display) may be different from your TV`s, because it is just an example to help you with the TV operation. Operation -There a[...]

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    This TV set has three methods to set channels, which are respectively A uto Scan, manual S can fine tune. In this section, h ow to use the remote control to set channel i s explained. Y ou can also use buttons on the TV set to set channel. A password is required to gain access to Channel menu if the Lock of Edit program menu is turned on. Automatic[...]

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    Manual Scan Channel menu If excessive channel signals of unwanted programs are received in local area, manual search function is recommended. 1 Press the MENU button and then use / button to select the Channel menu. 2 Press the button and then use / button to select Tuner . 3 Press the button and then use / button to Select Cable or Air mode . 4 Pr[...]

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    Channel menu Edit Program 1 Press the MENU button and then use / button to select the Channel menu. 2 Press the button and then use / button to select Edit Program. 3 Press the button. Y ou will now see a screen filled with channel numbers. 4 Use / / / button to select F AV ., Lock or Skip item, and then use the OK button to confirm. 5 When you are[...]

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    Select the desired program 1 Using the CH+/- buttons. Press the CH+ button to select a channel number in number increasing direction. Press the CH- button to select a channel number in number decreasing direction. ( Note : If Skip is ON on one channel, press CH+/- button, the channel will not appear .) Select the desired sound Press the VOL-/+ or /[...]

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    How to customize y our own picture status How to select picture modes Video menu Contrast This will adjust the intensity of bright parts in the picture but keep the dark parts unchanged. Brightness This will adjust the light output of the complete picture, which will mainly affect the darker areas of the picture. Tint Allows you to select the color[...]

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    - Lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV with a 16:9 ratio picture format. - Note : If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long time, it image may become imprinted on the screen and remain visible. 1 Press the ARC button the Aspect Ratio menu appearance on the screen. 2 Press the / butto[...]

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    Audio menu Normal sound with moderate bass and treble setting. Designed to reduce the bass and treble which enhances the voice for news programs. Enables extra bass and treble to enhance the movie experience. Custom Live POP Rock A spare setting that can be adjusted to personal tastes. Headphone volume This controls the level of sound through the h[...]

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    Audio menu SAP Broadcasts Setup - This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and SAP (Secondary Audio Program) that accompanies the stereo program; if the station transmits an additional sound signal as well as the original one. - When having selected SAP button on the remote control, this TV can only receive the signal when the TV station transmits t[...]

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    Date /Time setting Time menu 1 Press the MENU button and then use / button to select the Time menu. 2 Press the button and then use / button to select the Date/Time. 3 Press the button and then use / button to select the Mode: Manua l or Auto. 4 When you are satisfied with your choice, press MENU button to return to the previous menu or press the E[...]

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    Sleep Timer setting Time menu The sleep timer automatically shuts of f the TV after a preset time (from 15 to 120 minutes). 1 Press the MENU button and then use / button to select the Time menu. 2 Press the button and then use / button to select the SleepTimer. 3 Press the button and then use / button to select the number of minutes . Select 0Min, [...]

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    Function menu Note : The captions do not always use correct spelling and grammar. Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast with Closed Caption information included. Refer to your area`s TV program listings for the TV channels and times of Closed Caption shows. The captioned programs are usually noted in the TV listings wit[...]

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    This allows you to modify how digital captions are displayed on your TV. Select from the following options to change the visual characteristics of your TV`s digital captioning. - Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. 1. Press the MENU button and then use / button to select the Function menu. 2. Press the button and then use /[...]

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    Adjust menu - When RGB connect to PC input and select the VGA, this function is used. Adjustment for screen Position, Size, Phase, Reset - Display PC Adjust Menu by pressing INPUT button then use / button to select the VGA item. Position : Adjust the screen position. Size : Adjust the screen size. Phase : Adjust the phase of Pixel clock. Mode : the[...]

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    Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of the program and the categories. It[...]

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    Lock setup 1. Press the MENU button and then use / button to select the LOCK menu. Then, press the button. The TV is set up with the initial password 0-0-0-0 and security default password is 9-4-4-3. 2. Use the / button to choose from the right Lock Menu options. Once the option is selected, change the settings to your preference. Password : Change[...]

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    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[...]

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    - This system has an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to help your navigation through all the possible viewing options. - The EPG supplies information such as program listings, start and end times for all available services. - This function can be used only when the EPG information is broadcasted by broadcasting companies. - This function is only sup[...]

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    - Brief Info shows the present screen information. - Press the INFO button to show the Brief Info on the screen. - Press the INFO button or EXIT button to exit. Function: Show the present screen information. Press the INFO button or EXIT button to exit. A: Program title B: categories C: Video resolution D: Program name E: Additional information. G:[...]

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    Viewing Picture - in- Picture Operation PIP function Press the PIP button on the remote controller, the screen show PIP PBP and Main Picture window in turns . PIP Position Note: 1 When press the PIP button on the remote controller , the PIP show in the default position which is top left corner , in PIP mode the bigger window is called main window(M[...]

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    SE L E CT CH.LIST F AV .LIST A U D IO LIST PIP SWAP A U D I O S W A P POSITION CC P . M O D E S . M O D E F R EE Z E E N U UID E NPUT INF O EX IT R A C S A P S L E E P V O L + CH + Q.VIEW OK V O L - CH - Setting Up Y our Remote Control After it has been set up properly , your remote control can operate in six dif ferent modes: TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD, [...]

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    Setting Up Y our R emote Control S E L E C T CH.LIST F AV .LIST A U D IO LIST PIP SWAP A U D I O S W A P POSITION CC P . M O D E S . M O D E F R EE Z E EN U UI DE N PUT INFO EXIT R A C S A P S L E E P V O L + C H + Q.VIEW OK V O L - C H - Code Display Mode 1 Press and release SELECT button to desired device. 2 Press and hold OK button, then press S[...]

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    Remote Control Codes TV Haier Abex Admiral Adventura Aiko Akai Alaron A-Mark Ambassador America Action Ampro Anam Anam National AOC Archer Audinac Audiovox Baysonic Belcor Bell & Howell Bradford Brockwood Broksonic Candle Carnivale Carver CCE Celebrity Chang Hong Cineral Citizen Concerto Contec Craig Croslex Crosley Crown Curtis Mathes Curtis M[...]

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    Remote Control Codes TV Squareview SSS Starlite Supre-Macy Supreme Sylvania Symphonic Tandy Tatung TCL TCL Technics Technol Ace Techwood Teknika Telefunken TMK Toshiba Totevision Trical Universal Vector Research Victor Videch Vidikron Vidtech Viking Wards White Westinghouse Words Yamaha Zenith Zonda Others Others NO. B ran d Cod e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9[...]

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    Remote Control Codes VCR NO. B ran d Cod e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Admiral Aiwa Akai Audio Dynamic Bell & Howell Broksonic Canon Citizen Craig Curtis Mathis Daewoo DBX Dimensia Emerson Fisher Funai General Electric GO VIDEO Goldstar/LG Hitachi HQ Instant Replay JC Penny JVC Kenwood LXI(Sears) Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi[...]

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    Remote Control Codes Operation RECEIVER NO. B ran d Cod e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Aiwa Denon Fisher JVC Kenwood Magnavox Marantz Panasonic Philips Pioneer Sanyo Sharp Sherwood Sony Technics Yamaha 022 023 010 024 027 028 011 019 020 015 016 025 021 029 008 017 006 018 011 028 012 013 001 002 007 026 014 030 TA PE NO. B ran d Cod e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 [...]

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    To remove dirt or dust, wipe the cabinet with a soft, dry , lint-free cloth. Please be sure not to use a wet cloth. Maintenance Cleaning the Screen - Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any [...]

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    The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement. Dimensen(WXHXD) Unit::inches/mm (Including stand) 41.3X26.2X10.6inches 1050X664X270 mm 60.6/27.5 1366X768(Dot) 120V~ , 60Hz External Antenna Impedance 75 ohm Specifications 42EP25 AT B NTSC A TSC Clear QAM 42EP25 AT/42EP25SA T B 42HP25 AT/42HP25SA T/50HP25 A[...]

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    Troubleshooting For the sake of time and cost, it is strongly recommended that you check out the problem by yourself according to the instructions listed hereunder before contacting the after-sales service for technical assistance. Note : Production of the plasma screen requires high and precision technologies. However, there might be some dark or [...]

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    Warranty Warranty This Haier brand product, when shipped in its original packaging, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective product with a new or re-manufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser, for parts or labor for the periods set fo[...]