Hisense TL 2020 LCD Color TV User manual

Below you will find brief information for LCD Color TV TL 2020. The LCD Color TV TL 2020 is a great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality TV with a sharp picture. The TV has a variety of features, including the ability to connect to a variety of devices, such as a DVD player, VCR, or satellite receiver. It also has a built-in sleep timer and parental lock, so you can control what your children watch.

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LCD COLOR TV

USER MANUAL

TL 2020

Part No. IES050121

English

TV SET-UP

1. When connecting a DVD / VCR Combination player or VCR to this TV, please connect it using

Composite (RCA), S-Video or Component outputs. Please do not use Coaxial cable (also known as

“RF Antenna cable”) as this might cause less then optimal viewing conditions (Coaxial connector is marked as “ANT IN” on the back of the TV).

2. After connecting all your Audio / Video equipment to the TV, plug the power cord on the plug side of the power cable into the wall receptacle and on the receptacle side into the “AC IN” connector on the back of the TV. Make sure that power cable is securely inserted on both ends. Check if a red or blue light lights up on the front panel of the TV. If there is, you can now proceed with turning on and setting-up the TV. If no light has turned on, locate the power button on the back of the TV and make sure it’s pressed. NOTE that this switch is not easy to locate on the back panel. It can be found to the right of the “AC IN” connector as indicated in the figure below:

3. After turning on the TV by pressing either the POWER button on the right side of the TV or on the remote control, please take the following steps to have the TV memorize all the available TV stations in your area (only if you plan on watching TV channels without going through a cable box or satellite receiver):

1. Press the MENU button on the remote control once the the orange colour. search for all available cable TV channels in your area and memorize them. Make sure not to press any other buttons during this process so the TV can complete the scanning process.

Once the scanning process is completed, the TV will stop at the first available channel. Now you can skip to any available TV channel by pressing the CH ▲or CH ▼ on the TV or the numerical and CH ▲or CH ▼ buttons on the remote control (when trying to view cable TV channels, make sure that you are in TUNER mode by pressing the SOURCE button repeatedly until a channel number appears in the top right corner of the TV screen.

For any further questions, please consult the product manual that was supplied with the TV or contact our customer service line toll-free at 1800-287-4871

Please read all the safety and operating instructions carefully before you begin.

SAFETY CLASS

This is an IEC safety class product and must be grounded for safety.

Important safety instructions.......................................................................................................................................

Brief Product Overview

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Learning about your new TV

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Selecting a location for the TV

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Connecting your TV

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Connecting audio/visual equipment

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Connecting the PC or Notebook

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Connecting to an Aerial / Cable antenna

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Using the remote control

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Preparing the remote control for use

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Shortcut keys operation

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Menu operation

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Using the Picture Parameters menu

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Using the Audio Setting menu

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Using the the Geometry menu

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Using the General Settings menu

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Using the Search menu

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Appendix

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Cleaning and care

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Trouble shooting

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Specifications

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Limited Warranty

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CAUTION

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 to constitute a risk of electric shock.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-

TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER(OR BACK).NO USER-

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance( servicing ) instructions in the literature accompanying the set.

CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY

RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCC RULES COULD VOID THE

USERS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Important safety instructions

1. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. HEED ALL WARNINGS

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER

Do not use the product near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6. CLEAN ONLY WITH DRY CLOTH

Unplug the TV from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS

Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the

TV and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat resource. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacture's instructions have been adhere to.

8. DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES

This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THE POLARIZED OR GROUNDING-TYPE PLUG

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding- type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM BEING WALKED ON OR PINCHED PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE

RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE APPARATUS.

11. ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURE.

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Important safety instructions

12. USE ONLY WITH CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE SPECIFIED BY

THE MANUFACTURER, OR SOLD WITH THE APPARATUS. WHEN A CART IS USED,

USE CAUTION WHEN MOVING THE CART/APPARATUS COMBINATION TO AVOID

INJURY FROM TIP-OVER.

Do not place this TV on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket ,or table. The TV may

fall, causing serious injury to someone, and serious damage to the appliance. An TV

and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

13. UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED

FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.

For added Protection for this TV receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left

unattended and unused for long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the TV due to

lightning and power line surges.

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14. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. SERVICING IS REQUIRED WHEN THE APPARATUS

HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, SUCH AS POWER-SUPPLY CORD OR PLUG IS DAMAGED, LIQUID HAS BEEN

SPILLED OR OBJECTS HAVE FALLEN INTO THE APPARATUS, THE APPARATUS HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE, DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY, OR HAS BEEN DROPPED.

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POWER SOURCE

This TV should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type

of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company . For TVs intended to operate from

battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

16. POWER CORD PROTECTION

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against

them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to

FIGURE A

the TV, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

to provide some protection against voltage surges

ANTENNA LEAD

IN WIRE

and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA NO.70,provides

information with respect to proper grounding

of the mast and supporting structure, grounding

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit ,

size of grounding conductors, location of

antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding

electrodes, and requirements for the grounding

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING WIRES

electrode.(Fig.A)

18. LIGHTNING

For added protection for this TV receiver during

a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and

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GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent

damage to the TV due to lightning and power line surges.

19. POWER LINES

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, or other electric light or power

circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside atenna system, extreme care should

be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

20. OVERLOADING

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

21. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Never push objects of any kind into this TV through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts

that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind into the TV.

22. SERVICING

Do not attempt to service this TV yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other

hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

23. REPLACEMENT PARTS

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer

that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury to

persons or other hazards.

24. SAFETY CHECK

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine

that the TV is in proper operating condition.

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Brief Product Overview

1.Connection

Connect the antenna lead or CATV cable or external equipment (such as Antenna, Cable TV, VCD, DVD,

VCR, Set top box, etc.) to the corresponding terminals or interface on the TV rear (please refer to the owner s manual of the equipment to be connected as well) and confirm that the signal source is available and works normally.

ANT.IN

AUDIO

S-VIDEO VIDEO

Y P/C P /C

COMPONENT

AV OUT PC IN

AC IN

2.The remote control

Open the back battery cover on the remote control and insert 2 x 'AAA' size batteries, noting the correct polarities marked inside the battery compartment . Next close the battery cover.

SOURCE

SCAN

CCD

PARENT

LOCK

SAP

MUTE

VOL

S.MODE

RECALL

SCAN: Scan available channels

POWER: Power on/off

SOURCE: Select one of five input signal sources

PARENT: Parental control function

LOCK: Set child lock

CCD: Closed caption function

SAP: SAP/stereo/mono audio setting selection

MUTE: Mute the sound

MENU: Call up the main menu

: Cursor up/down

: Select or adjust from a particular menu

OK: Confirm selected function or return to the previous menu

RECALL: Return to previous channel

S.MODE: Select the sound mode

P.MODE: Select the picture mode

VOL+/-:Volume up/down

CH+/-: Channel up/down

SLEEP

DISPLAY

CHANNEL NUMBER: Direct Channel selection

SLEEP: Set the sleep timer

DISPLAY: Display current Status information

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3.Switching on/off

1)Connect the TV to power outlet. Switch the power switch located on the back of the TV on (See page 6,

item 21 for location), if the power indicator is red, it means the TV is off now. You need to press the

POWER switch on the TV or the POWER button on the remote control to turn on the TV, and the power

indicator will light up in blue.

2)Press the power switch or the POWER button on the remote control again to turn off the TV.

4.Signal source selection

Press the number [1-9] button or CH+ or CH- button to select TV input; press the SOURCE button to select TV,

Video, S-Video,VGA,Component..

5.Air/Cable selection

In order to access this setting, you need to be in the Antenna (TV) source mode(press SOURCE button repeatedly).

You can select the signal receiving method according to the following steps:

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

2) Press the

[ or ] button to select the item Search and press the

3) Press the

[ or ] button to select the item Tuning Mode.

4) Press the

[ ] button to change the item among Air,Cable .

5)Press OK button to confirm your selection. Press OK again to exit from the menu.

6.Channel search

In order to access this setting, you need to be in the Antenna (TV) source mode

(press SOURCE button repeatedly).

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

2) Press the

[ or ]

3) Press the

[ or ]

4) Press the

[ ] button to select the item Auto Search.

button to start auto searching for all available channels.

5)Once all the available channels have been memorized, you are now able to use the numerical buttons

or channel + / - buttons to watch the channel number you desire.

7.Picture adjustment

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

2) Press the button to select the item Picture Parameters,

[ ]

3) Press the button to select the item you want to adjust.

Britghtness

Contrast

Saturation

Sharpness

Color Temp

Hue

Normal

5)Press OK button to confirm your selection. Press OK again to exit from the menu.

8.Audio adjustment

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

2) Press the button to select the item Audio Settings,

[ ]

3) Press the button to select the item you want to adjust.

Treble

Bass

Balance

HeadPhone

Equalier

5)Press OK button to confirm your selection. Press OK again to exit from the menu.

Note1: All buttons mentioned above are on the remote control unless indicated otherwise.

Note2: For more detailed information, please refer to the pages that follow...

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You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the front panel or the remote control. The terminals on the side and the rear panel provide all the connections you will need to connect other equipment to your TV.

Side Controls /

Connections

MENU

TV/AV

VOL

Rear Connections

ANT.IN

AUDIO

R S-VIDEO VIDEO

COMPONENT

AV OUT

PC IN AC IN

Note: The above figures are for reference only, please refer to the actual connection jacks to determine their appearance.

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Learning about your new TV

Channel up / cursor up

Channel down / cursor down

Volume up / cursor right

Volume down / cursor left

TV / AV / PC input select

MENU button

POWER button (standby)

POWER indicator

Selecting a location for the TV

Remote control sensor

Headphone jack

CATV antenna input

AV audio input L

AV audio input R

S-Video input

AV Video input

Y PB/C

input (Component)

PC VGA input

POWER Plug

Wall mounting locating hole

AV outputs

Power switch

1)Place the TV on the floor or on a sturdy platform in a location where light does not directly hit the screen.

2)Place the TV far enough from the walls to allow proper ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause

overheating, which may damage the TV.

Wall Mounting your TV

The TL2020 is a VESA compliant LCD TV which means that it can be wall mounted using a standard VESA compliant mounting bracket. VESA compliant mounting brackets are available at your local electronics store. The sizing of the bracket should be 100mm x 100mm. Please consult the store you are purchasing

the bracket from for details. Note that the base of the TV needs to be removed before attaching the wall mounting bracket. Simply place the LCD screen, face down, on a soft, cushioned, non slip, non abrasive

surface, making sure that it cannot slip or slide. Now remove the screws that are holding the base in place.

Connecting your TV

Caution: Do not plug the TV in until you have finished connecting all of your equipment.

Connecting audio/visual equipment

Follow the instructions below to hookup a VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, camcorder, audio amplifier, etc.(cables not

included). Use the SOURCE button on your remote control to select signal sources.

ANT.IN

S-VIDEO VIDEO

Y P

AUDIO

6 7

Pb Pr

C C

VCD, DVD, STB

PC IN

AC IN

Connection Details:

Connect using AV inputs (RCA Composite)

- Use 1, 2, 4

Connect using S-Video inputs

- Use 1, 2, 3

Connect using Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr inputs (Component)

- Use 1, 2, 5, 6, 7

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Connecting your TV

NOTE: 1) Headphones are not included.

2) No sound will be heard from the

main unit speakers when a

headphone mini-plug is connected

into the headphone jack.

Headphone

Connecting to a Personal Computer or Notebook

You can use your TV as a monitor for your PC o rNotebook by connecting through the PC IN (VGA) connection jack.

Connect the devices as shown below.

PC/NB

PC IN

(cable not included)

To VGA

RGB line

NOTE:

The refresh rate of your PC & Notebook must be adjusted to 60Hz or below.

Connecting to an Aerial / Cable antenna

To enjoy the terrestrial signal transmitted by your local TV station, you need an indoor or outdoor aerial (not supplied).

Perfect picture quality requires a good signal and generally means that an outdoor aerial must be implemented. The exact type and location of the aerial will depend on your particular area. Consult your local dealer or service personnel for best advice. If you are a subscriber of your local CATV provider, the outdoor or indoor aerial is not needed.

Connect the equipment as follows:

REAR VIEW

Plug(not supplied)

COAXIAL CABLE (75 )

TWIN-LEAD FEEDER(300 )

Adaptor (not supplied)

Loosen the screw Insert the feeder in

The signal comes from:

An outdoor antenna

An indoor antenna

CATV net

Tighten the screw

ANT.IN

AERIAL SOCKET

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Preparation for Using your new TV

Connecting to a cable converter box

This television has an extended tuning range and can tune into most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box. Some cable 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.

For subscribers to Basic Cable TV Service

For basic cable service, you do not require a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the CATV 75 ohm Coaxial

Cable directly to the Antenna Jack on the back of the television.

For subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service

If you subscribe to a cable service which requires the use of a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the incoming cable to the Converter/Descrambler box and connect the output of the box to the Antenna Jack on the back of the television. Follow the connections shown below. Set the television to the output of the

Converter/Descrambler box(usually channel 3 or 4)and use the Converter/Descrambler box remote control

to select channels.

For Subscribers to Unscrambled Basic Cable with Scrambled Premium Channels

If you subscribe to a cable service in which basic cable channels are unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a Converter/Descrambled box, you may wish to use a two-set signal splitter(sometimes called[two set coupler) and an A/B Switch box from the cable installer or an electronics supply store.

Follow the connections shown below. With the switch in the B position, you can directly tune into any nonscrambled channels on your TV. With the switch in the A position, tune your TV to the output of the

Converter/Descrambler box(usually channel 3 or 4) and use the box to tune into scrambled channels.

Converter/Descrambler

Splitter A/B Switch

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Note:

When you use a converter box with your TV, there may be TV features that you cannot access using the remote control that's provided with the converter box. Therefore keep the TV remote handy.

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Using the remote control

Preparing the remote control for use

Installing the remote control batteries

1. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control.

2. Insert two AAA size(1.5V) batteries (included). Match the + and - signs inside the batteries to the signs

on the battery compartment.

3. Close the battery cover.

Note:

1.Dispose of your batteries in a designated disposal area. Do not throw your batteries into fire.

2.Do not mix battery types or combine used batteries with new ones.

3.Remove dead batteries immediately to prevent battery acid from leaking into the battery compartment.

4.If you do not intend to use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.

5.The effective range of remote control is suggested in the figure below.

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Shortcut keys operation

Connecting POWER

Note: Use only a manufacturer approved AC plug. If you are having any issues connecting the AC plug to the TV and / or wall outlet, call our customer service line toll-free at 1800-287-4871 for help.

ON/OFF Standby

Press POWER on the remote control to turn off the LCD TV, the POWER indicator will turn red.

Press POWER again to turn the LCD TV back on, the POWER indicator will turn blue.

Selecting the signal source

1. Turn on the power of the connected video equipment.

2 press the SOURCEbutton to toggle between the source inputs. Select among TV, Video, S-Video, VGA

or Component.

3. The sound signal of all input signals except TV, is inputted through the same AUDIO INPUT terminals.

VGA

Component

DISPLAY

Video

S-Video

VGA

Component

INPUT TERMINAL

Antenna

Video

S-Video

PC IN(D-Sub15)

Y P

NOTE:

The explanation about Video,and S-Video signals.

1.In signal input, the Videoand S-Video signals use same channel.

2.Only one of these two signals can be input and received at one time. Therefore one of the inputs must

always be free. Otherwise the RCA Video and S-Video signals will affect each other.

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Shortcut keys operation

Adjusting volume

Muting the sound

Press the MUTE on the remote control to temporarily turn off the sound. To restore the sound, press MUTE

again. The mute function is automatically turned off when any of the following buttons are pressed: POWER,

VOL+.

Changing channels

To change the channel, you can

2.Press the channel number buttons(0-9).

1) To select a one-digit channel : Press the 1-9 button to select channel directly.

2) To select a two-digit channel : Press a button from 1-9 to select the first number, then press a button

from 0-9 again to select the second number. For example, to select channel 28, press the 2 button first ,

3) To select a three-digit channel: Press the 1 button to select the first number, then press buttons from 0-9

successively to select the other two numbers. For example, to select channel 120, press the button 1 ,

1 --- will appear on the screen, then press the button 2 and the button 0 successively.

Displaying current channel number on screen

Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control, the current channel number and audio mode will display on the top-right corner of the screen. It will last for 5 seconds, or you can press the DISPLAY button again to clear the screen.

Switching between two channels

Press the RECALL button on the remote control to return to the previous channel that you have just viewed.

Press the RECALL button repeatedly, the screen will alternate between the present and previous channel.

Setting the child lock

Press the LOCK button to lock or unlock the TV.

When the TV is locked, the screen will turn to black background, and nothing can be viewed unless you press

LOCK again to unlock it.

Setting the sleep timer

Press SLEEP on the remote control to display SLEEP TIMER screen. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to progressively set the sleep timer for longer periods of time starting with 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15minutes,.......,

120 minutes and then back to 0 minute. Selecting Off turns the sleep timer off.

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Shortcut keys operation

Selecting the picture mode

You can select the picture mode instantly from among three preset modes and one user-set mode. Press the P.MODE button on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired picture mode.

P.MODE

Normal

User

Soft

Bright

Selecting the sound mode

You can select a sound effect from among three preset modes and one user-set mode. Press the S.MODE button on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired sound effect.

S.MODE

Norma

User

Speech

Music

Selecting MTS/SAP broadcasts

You can enjoy watching TV while you listen to high-fidelity stereo sound with the MTS feature. MTS can also transmit a second audio program(SAP) containing a second language or other audio information.

Press the SAP button on the remote control to switch among Mono, Stereo and SAP audio modes.

NOTE: In the general settings menu, you are also able to change the audio mode under the MTS setting

Scanning all available channels

You can scan all available channels by pressing the SCAN button on the remote control. Press the SCAN button again to cancel this function.

Using CCD (Closed Captioning)

You can turn the CCD function on by pressing the CCD button on the remote control .See page 16 for more details .

Using Parental Control (V-Chip Technology)

You can access the parental control function by pressing the PARENT button on the remote control .See page 16

for more details .

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Menu operation

Using the Picture Parameters menu

Adjust picture settings

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

[ ]

Picture Parameters

menu.

Britghtness

Contrast

Saturation

Sharpness

Color Temp

Hue

Normal

The adjusted data is stored automatically as the USER picture preset. To access the USER picture preset, press the P.MODE button repeatedly until the word 'USER' appears on screen.

NOTE:1) There are some differences among different input mode. For example, Phase will disappear unless the

input signal is from VGA or Component .

2) The item Colour Temp is for reference only.

5) Press OK button to confirm your selection. Press OK again to exit from the menu.

Using the Audio Settings menu

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

[ or ]

Audio Settings

, and press

[ ]

Audio Settings

menu.

Treble

Bass

Balance

HeadPhone

Equalizer

The adjusted data is stored automatically as the USER audio preset. To access the USER picture preset, press the S.MODE button repeatedly until the word 'USER' appears on screen.

5) Press OK button to confirm your selection. Press OK again to exit from the menu.

HeadPhone settings

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

[ or ]

Audio Settings

, and press

[ ]

Audio Settings

menu.

[ or ]

HeadPhone menu .

[ or ]

Volume

Balance

7)Press OK button to confirm your selection. Press OK again to exit from the menu.

Equalizer Setting

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

[ or ]

Audio Settings

, and press

[ ]

Audio Settings

menu.

100HZ

300HZ

[ or ]

menu .

[ or ]

Equalizer

7) Press OK button to confirm your selection. Press OK again to exit from the menu.

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Menu operation

Using the Geometry menu

Geometry

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

5) Press OK button to confirm your selection. Press OK again to exit from the menu.

H Clipping: The item allows you to extend or shorten the TV image

in the horizontal direction.

H Position: The item allows you to move the TV image in the

horizontal direction.

V Position: The item allows you to move the TV image in the

vertical direction.

Auto Configuration : When the image looks abnormal, you can try to choose

the Auto Configuration item to correct the image.

NOTE: The disabled items will disappear. For example : H Clipping will disappear

unless the valid input signal is VGA or Component.

Auto configuration

H Postion

V Postion

H Clipping

Using the General Settings menu

Timer

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

[ or ]

7) Press OK button to confirm your selection. Press OK again to exit from the menu.

Timer

Vchip menu

Osd language english

CC mode Off

MTS Off

Reset Menu Off

Clock: This item allows you to set the local time on the TV.

On/Off : The item allows the TV automatically to turn on

or jump to a preset channel or switch to standby

mode when the preset time is reached.

Time: The item allows you to set the preset time, turn

on time ,standby time .

Clcck 00:00

On/Off Time Program

Off 00:00 0

Off 00:00 PowerOff

Program:the item allows you to preset the channel number that the TV will turn to at the preset time.

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Menu operation

and Off.

the item is switched to On ,The Option menu will appear when you turn on the TV the next time.

V-Chip Menu (Parental Control)

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

Password change

MPAA rating NA

TV PG rating

Canadian English NA

Canadian French NA

[ or ]

Vchip Menu .

Note: Note: By pressing the PARENT button on the remote control,

you can access the same menu

Password change:

Password is a four-digit number. The preset password is 0000.

You must enter password to access the next three operations

Enter the Vchip password:

xxxx

2) Press the 1-9 button to input the the new password. Enter the new password

again to confirm the password change.

MPAA Rating /TV PG Rating/Canadian English/Canadian French:

1) Press the button to select MPAA Rating TV PG Rating

Confirm the password:

xxxx

[ or ] [ or ] [ ] button

to block or unblock the selected rating

About MPAA Rating :

The Motion Picture Association of America(MPAA) uses a rating system to qualify motion picture content.

Television broadcasters employ a rating system to qualify the content of televison programs as well.

The MPAA and TV ratings work with the V-CHIP feature and allow you to block out programming above the rating limits you determine.

Rating

Defined as

General audience

PG-13

Parental Guidance suggested

Parents strongly cautioned

NC-17

Restricted

No one 17 and under admitted

Adult audience only

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Menu operation

About TV PG Rating:

The TV ratings are divided into two groups: age-based and content-based.

Age

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

Defined as

All children

Directed to older children

General audience

Parental Guidance suggested

Parents Strongly cautioned

Mature Audience only

About Canadian English:

Rating Description

E Exempt

C8+

Children

Children eight years and older

General Programming, suitable for all audiences

14+

18+

Parental Guidance

Viewers 14 years and older

Adult Programming

Rating not applicable

About Canadian French:

Ratin g

Description

13+

16+

18+

Exempt

General

8+ General – Not recommended for young children

Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13

Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16

Programming restricted to adults

Rating not applicable

Contents

Defined as

Fantasy Violence

Suggestive dialogue

Strong language

Sexual situations

Violence

NOTE: As you block ratings, all ratings higher than the ones you select are blocked as well. For example, if you

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Using the Search menu

TV Reception Mode

You can set tv source as aerial or cable antenna input.

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

[ ]

Search

menu.

Program

Tuning Mode

Skip

Auto search

Air

Off

Skip

Allows you to skip a preset TV channel. This is handy when you want to avoid accessing a channel regularly.

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

Search

[ ]

Search

menu.

NOTE: The 'skipped' channels cannot be accessed by CH+ or CH- , but you can access them by digit button.

Auto Search

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

button to enter

Search

menu.

[ ]

Auto Search

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Appendix

Cleaning and care

WARNING: TV sets use high voltage. Do not try to remove the back cabinet yourself. There are no user

serviceable parts inside. Note that opening the cabinet could void your warranty. Refer

servicing to qualified service technicians.

To clean the TV screen:

1) Unplug the TV to avoid possible shock hazard.

2) Use a damp cloth or clean cellulose sponge to clean the TV screen and trim. Do not allow water to spill

into the cabinet or damage may occur.

3) Wipe off any excess moisture with a clean dry cloth.

4)Polish the cabinet with a quality furniture polish to maintain the finish and appearance of the cabinet.

Caution: Never use strong solvents such as thinner, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the cabinet.

These chemicals can damage the finish of the cabinet.

Important notice

1. When the TV does not behave properly for some reason,, please unplug the power and plug it back in.

2. Displaying a still picture for a long time will cause image sticking when the input signal is interlaced. The

image sticking will disappear when you turn off the TV for a moment. When using an interlaced input

signal, we recommend not to display a still image for a long time.

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions.

Problem

TV will not turn on

Solution

Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER.

The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries.

No picture, no sound

No sound, picture OK

Check the antenna/cable connections.

The sound may be muted. Press VOL+.

The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.

Poor sound, picture OK

Poor picture, sound OK

Poor reception of broadcast channels

Multiple images

Poor colour or no colour

The remote control does not operate

The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel

Check the antenna connections.

The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.

Adjust the picture from the menu.

The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.

Check the antenna connections.

If you are using a VCR, make sure the SOURCE button is set correctly.

The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.

Use a highly directional outdoor antenna.

The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.

Adjust the TINT and COLOUR in the menu.

Check to see if the SOURCE mode is properly set.

There may be an obstruction between the remote control and the

remote control sensor.

The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries.

NOTICE:

Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and has effective pixels of 99% or more, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction.

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Appendix

Specifications

Diagonal display size

Television system

Channel coverage

Power source

Power consumption

Tl2020

20 inches

NTSC standard

VHF: 2~13 UHF: 14-69 Cable TV: 2~13,A~W, W+1~W+84, A-5~A-1, 4A

120VAC, 60Hz

55W

Conection Interface

RF input:

VIDEO input:

Cable/ antenna

VIDEO 1

RF 1 75 VHF/UHF input

S-VIDEO 1 Y:

75 1.0Vp-p input

C: 75 0.286Vp-p input

YPbPr/YCbCr 1 Y: 75 1.0Vp-p input

YPbPr/YCbCr : 75

1.0Vp-p input

(480P/60Hz,480i/60Hz,720P/60Hz,1080i/60Hz)

VGA : Analog RGB 15pin 1

(VGA signal)

VIDEO output: VIDEO 1

AUDIO input: AV audio 1

75 0.70Vp-p input

>10K 1.0Vrms input

AUDIO putput:

AV audio 1

Mini-jack for stereo(3.5

) 1

Dimensions

Net Weight

Supplied accessories

Width: 625mm

Height: 460mm

Depth: 300mm

26Ibs

Remote control,AC cord,Batteries

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

CUSTOMER NOTICE: Operate carefully to prevent damage to the screen.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

HISENSE HOME ENTERTAINMENT WARRANTY

We appreciate your purchase of a HISENSE Home Entertainment product. We take pride in the quality of our products and have manufactured your new Home Entertainment unit to exacting quality standards. We feel confident that in normal use, it will provide you with satisfactory performance. However, should you experience difficulty, you are protected under the provisions of this warranty.

HISENSE Home Entertainment products are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship in normal use for the following period from the date of purchase by the original user, and is conditional upon the unit being installed and used as directed in the instruction manual.

LCD TV

Parts and Labour 1 Year

Remote Control 90 Days Parts and Labour

HISENSE's obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the repair, including all necessary parts and the cost of the labour connected therewith, or at our option the exchange of any Home Entertainment product which shows evidence of a manufacturing defect within the warranty period.

Replacement parts, furnished in connection with this warranty shall be warranted for a period equal to the unexpired portion of the original equipment warranty.

CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS

This warranty applies to the product from the original date of purchase at retail. Therefore, the owner must provide a copy of the original, dated bill of sale. No warranty service will be performed without a bill of sale. Transportation to and from the service depot is the responsibility of the owner.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

This warranty is extended to HISENSE Home Entertainment products purchased and used in Canada. This warranty shall not apply to appearance or accessory items including but not limited to: antenna, cabinet, cabinet parts, knobs, batteries, connecting cables, cassette tapes, compact discs. This warranty shall, in addition, not apply to damages due to handling, transportation, unpacking, set-up, installation, customer adjustments that are covered in the instruction book, repair or replacement of parts supplied by other than the HISENSE authorized service depot, any malfunction or failure caused by or resulting from abnormal environmental conditions, improper unauthorized service, improper maintenance, modifications or repair by the consumer, abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, fire, flood, or other Acts of

God, and incorrect line voltage.

This Home Entertainment product is only warranted to the original retail purchaser. This warranty becomes void in the event of commercial or rental use. This warranty becomes void in the event serial numbers are altered, defaced or removed.

HISENSE reserves the right to make changes in design or to make additions to or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and HISENSE neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale or service of this product. In no event shall HISENSE or its

HISENSE dealers be liable for special or consequential damage arising from the use of this product, or for any delay in the performance of this warranty due to cause beyond our control.

The purchaser may have other rights under existing provincial or federal laws, and where any terms of this warranty are prohibited by such laws, they are deemed null and void, but the remainder of the warranty shall remain in effect.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

Should this product require service, you may obtain specific information on how to obtain service by contacting the

HISENSE Dealer from whom this product was purchased, or by contacting us directly:

SONIGEM SERVICE

300 Alden Road

Markham, Ontario

L3R 4C1

PHONE: (905) 940-5089 FAX: (905) 940-2303

1-800-287-4871

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Key features

Sharp picture quality
Variety of input connections
Built-in sleep timer
Parental lock
V-Chip Technology

Frequently asked questions

Connect your DVD player to the TV using the Composite, S-Video, or Component outputs. Do not use Coaxial cable as this might cause less then optimal viewing conditions.

Press the MENU button on the remote control, then select the SEARCH menu screen and the AUTO SEARCH feature. The TV will now search for all available channels in your area and memorize them.

Press the MENU button on the remote control, then select Picture Parameters. You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness, Color Temp, and Hue.

Press the LOCK button on the remote control to lock the TV. The screen will turn to black background, and nothing can be viewed unless you press LOCK again to unlock it.

LCD COLOR TV

USER MANUAL

TL 2020

English

TV SET-UP

For any further questions, please consult the product manual that was supplied with the TV or contact our customer service line toll-free at 1800-287-4871

CONTENTS

CAUTION

Important safety instructions

Important safety instructions

Brief Product Overview

1.Connection

2.The remote control

3.Switching on/off

4.Signal source selection

5.Air/Cable selection

6.Channel search

7.Picture adjustment

8.Audio adjustment

Note1: All buttons mentioned above are on the remote control unless indicated otherwise.

Note2: For more detailed information, please refer to the pages that follow...

Learning about your new TV

Selecting a location for the TV

Wall Mounting your TV

Connecting your TV

Connecting audio/visual equipment

Connecting your TV

Connecting to a Personal Computer or Notebook

NOTE:

Connecting to an Aerial / Cable antenna

Preparation for Using your new TV

Connecting to a cable converter box

For subscribers to Basic Cable TV Service

For subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service

For Subscribers to Unscrambled Basic Cable with Scrambled Premium Channels

Using the remote control

Preparing the remote control for use

Shortcut keys operation

Connecting POWER

ON/OFF Standby

Selecting the signal source

NOTE:

Shortcut keys operation

Adjusting volume

Muting the sound

Changing channels

Displaying current channel number on screen

Switching between two channels

Setting the child lock

Setting the sleep timer

Shortcut keys operation

Selecting the picture mode

Selecting the sound mode

Selecting MTS/SAP broadcasts

Scanning all available channels

Using CCD (Closed Captioning)

Using Parental Control (V-Chip Technology)

Menu operation

Using the Picture Parameters menu

Adjust picture settings

Using the Audio Settings menu

HeadPhone settings

Equalizer Setting

Menu operation

Using the Geometry menu

Geometry

Using the General Settings menu

Timer

Menu operation

V-Chip Menu (Parental Control)

Password change:

MPAA Rating /TV PG Rating/Canadian English/Canadian French:

About MPAA Rating :

Menu operation

About TV PG Rating:

About Canadian English:

About Canadian French:

Using the Search menu

TV Reception Mode

Skip