User Manual

24" Full HD TV
with Built-in DVD Player

MODEL: AK2417FHDC
 Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase!
This manual tells you all you need to know about using your new AKAI product.

Please take special note of any important safety and usage information presented with the symbol.
All products brought to you by AKAI are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety and, as
part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 3 Year Warranty.

We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.

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Contents
Welcome 2 On-Screen Set Up 17 DVD Mode 39
Basic DVD Movie Playback 39
Unpack and Prepare 4 TV Setting Menus 18
Media File Playback 42
What's in the Box 4 Picture 20
Menu Navigation 45
Important Tips 5 Sound 22

Attaching the Stand 6 Channel (DTV and ATV) 24 Troubleshooting 47

Lock 26
Wall-Mounting the TV 7 Specifications 50
Connect to Power 8 System 28
PVR Settings 31 Compliance and
Connect to 12V Power Source 8
Responsible Disposal 51
Connect your Antenna 9 TV Guide 32
Controls and Connections 10 Recording 33
Get to know your TV 10 Recording Live TV 34
Buttons on the TV 10 Scheduled Recording 34
Ports on the TV 11 Playback 34

Remote Control 13 Pause Live TV (Time-shift) 35

Setup 13 USB Mode 36

Using the Remote Control 14 Set up 36
Buttons on the Remote 15

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 Unpack and Prepare
What's in the Box
Before installing your new TV, check you have everything needed.

In the box you will find:

A. 24" Full HD TV with Built-in DVD Player
B. Remote Control
C. AAA Batteries
D. 12V DC Car Adaptor
E. AV Cable D E

F. TV Stands
G. Screws for TV Stands H I J K

H. Quick Start Guide

F G
I. Warranty Certificate
J. General Safety Warnings
K. User Manual

You will need:

• Phillips-head screwdriver (for stand installation)
• Antenna cable (to watch live TV)

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Important Tips

• Place the TV on a level surface.

• Place the TV away from any source that may generate heat or vibrations.
• Make sure there is enough space around vents for airflow.
• The remote control works up to 5 metres away from the TV.
• Unplug the TV before cleaning it.
• Clean using a dry cloth only - do not use water or chemicals.
• Use only the power supply provided.
• It is highly recommended to use safety straps for securing the TV in place.
• Keep liquid, children and pets away from the TV at all times.

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 Attaching the Stand
• This TV is heavy! We recommend asking
someone to help you lift it.
• Unplug the TV from the power outlet before
1 installing or removing the stand.
• Only touch the frame, not the screen.
• It is highly recommended to use safety straps for
securing the TV.
2

Unless you are wall-mounting the TV, you will need to

attach its stands/legs.
1. Lay the TV face-down on a soft, flat surface (like the
sofa, or a towel on a table) larger than the TV itself.

3 2. Match the stands to the installation points on the

underside of the TV.
CAUTION!
Do not apply
3. Attach the stand to the TV at the installation points
excessive force as using the screws provided. (Grab a screwdriver for
you might damage this bit). Make sure the legs are facing away from
the screw holes. each other (not leaning inwards).

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Wall-Mounting the TV

• Unplug the TV from the power outlet

before wall-mounting.
• Contact a professional for assistance with
wall-mounting the TV.

Required
100mm
• VESA Mounting
Bracket
• 4 x M4*10mm
screws (or longer
as required)

The TV comes with holes on the back panel for use with
100mm

wall-mounting brackets (bracket not included).

Use four standard M4*10mm screws (or longer,
depending on the mounting bracket) to wall-mount this
TV (screws are not included).
Back of the TV

The screws in the package are for securing the TV stand

only. If you are wall-mounting the TV, consult a qualified
installer for advice on bracket support and wall support.

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 Connect to Power

Don't forget to plug in the TV

to the power outlet. Leave
the power switched off until
installation is finished.

Make sure the TV is switched off at the power outlet

until you have finished connecting your cables.

Connect to 12V Power Source

12V power outlet

12V car adaptor

(plug into the DC IN
socket on the TV)

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Connect your Antenna Make sure the TV is switched off at the power outlet
until you have finished connecting your cables.
Free-to-air TV in HD (High Definition)
Example High Definition (HD) channels
HD Channels
provide the best viewing quality and
ABC HD
are available with a digital antenna
SBS ONE HD connection.
7HD
9HD
10 HD
PRIME7 HD
WIN HD

Antenna cable not included.

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 Controls and Connections
Get to know your TV

On/Standby light and

Remote sensor

Buttons on the TV
1. VOL + : Increase the volume level.
2. VOL - : Decrease the volume level.
1 2
3. CH + : Select the next channel.
3 4
4. CH - : Select the previous channel.
5 6 5. MENU : Enter the settings menu.
7 8 6. SOURCE : Change the input source.
7. : Play or pause playback.
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8. (EJECT): Eject a disc from the DVD player.
9. POWER: Switch the TV ON or to Standby.

See next page for more info on the connections.

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Ports on the TV
HDMI (CVBS) L R
(ARC) VIDEO IN Audio IN DC 12V 4A

1 2 3 4 5

COMPUTER
PICTURE
SOUND
1 HDMI All-digital connection between the TV and any HDMI device.
Supports Full HD. Requires a HDMI cable (not included).

» PVR record and pause live TV

STORAGE
2 USB » Play your stored media files (supported file codecs and
extensions may vary)
» Software updates

PICTURE
3 VIDEO IN You can use this to connect your DVD player. Supports Standard
Definition (SD) picture quality. Requires an AV cable (included).

You can use this to connect Audio to your TV for AV or

SOUND

4 AUDIO IN Component video inputs. Requires a RCA stereo audio cable (not
included however you can use the supplied AV cable).
POWER

5 12V Power You can connect the supplied 12V car adaptor to this socket and
the car's cigarette lighter socket.

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 6 7 8 9 10

Headphone

SOUND
Connect to your headphones, amplifier or audio device, using an
6
Jack AUX cable (not included).

COMPUTER
PICTURE
SOUND
7 PC IN Connect your PC and its Audio to your TV. Requires VGA and
AUX Cable (not included).

Component

PICTURE
You can use this to connect your DVD player. Supports Full High
8 Definition (FHD) picture quality. This also requires a component
IN cable (not included).

OPTICAL Connect an external digital audio device. Use an Optical cable

SOUND

9 (not included) to connect the unit with an amplifier, soundbar or

OUT other audio decoding device for digital audio signal output.
FREE-TO-AIR

10 ANTENNA Connect your antenna for live TV. (Antenna cable not included).
TV

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Remote Control
Setup
Insert two AAA size batteries according to the polarity
markings (+ / -) inside the compartment. Make sure the
AAA size
batteries are correctly aligned and properly pushed into
batteries
included place.

Precautions When Using Batteries

• Do not use old and new batteries together.
• Do not use different types of batteries (e.g.
Manganese and Alkaline batteries) together.
• Remove the batteries from the remote if you do not
intend to use it for a long time.
• When discarding used batteries, follow any
guidelines for recycling and disposal of batteries
that apply in your local area.
• Keep batteries away from children and pets.
• Never throw batteries into a fire or expose them to
extreme heat.

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 Using the Remote Control
To use the remote, point it towards the remote sensor
at the front of the TV. The remote will not operate if its
path is blocked.
The remote has a range of up to about 5 metres from
the TV at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of Remote Hints and Tips
the sensor, as illustrated below.
• Do not drop, step on or otherwise
impact the remote control. This
may damage the parts or lead to
malfunction.
• Do not place objects between the
remote control and the remote
sensor.
Image is an
example only. • Do not use this remote control while
Remote sensor simultaneously operating a remote
5m
location on TV
may vary. control for other devices.

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Buttons on the Remote
STANDBY: Switch the TV to On or Standby.

GOTO: Jump to a different chapter of the DVD. TV/RADIO / EJECT: Switch between TV or radio
/ Eject a disc (DVD).
ANGLE: View DVD playback from different angles,
if the DVD has this feature. A-B: Repeat selected DVD scenes.

FAV: Press to display your favourite program in REPEAT: Repeat playback of a selected chapter,
DTV mode. title, or the entire DVD.

TEXT: Switch between TV and Teletext mode.* SLEEP: Set the TV sleep timer.

SUBTITLE: Enable/disable subtitles. FREEZE: Hold the picture temporarily.

SIZE/ZOOM: Change the picture size. SUBPAGE: Manually jump to the previous or
next subpage of Teletext.*
MEDIA: Select USB mode.
ASPECT: Change the size of the image on your
screen.
: PLAY/PAUSE in TIMESHIFT and USB mode.

: Fast forward.
REC / D.SETUP: Record program in DTV mode/
Display the main disc menu.
: Rewind.
: Stop playback.
/INDEX: Play next file./ Display the recorded
programs list (DTV).
MENU: Display the main TV menu.

: Play the previous file.

/ / / : Press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to navigate the on-screen menus and
adjust the system settings. TITLE: Display the DVD title menu.

OK: Display the channels list (DTV).

* Teletext is no longer available in
Australia.

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 SOURCE: Switch the input source.

/MUTE: Mute the sound. Press again or

press VOL+ to restore the sound. GUIDE/D.MENU: Launch the TV Guide (DTV).

VOL +/-: Turn the volume up/down. CH +/-: Change to the next or previous channel.

DISPLAY: Display information of the current : Return to the previous channel.

program.

S-MODE: Cycle through the different sound modes.

NUMBER BUTTONS (0-9): Press to select a
TV channel directly when watching TV.
P-MODE: Cycle through the different picture
modes.
-/--: Switch the digits.

AUDIO/LANG: Switch the available sound-

track language (DTV/DVD).

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On-Screen Set Up
Make sure equipment is properly connected (as shown on pages Make sure the TV is plugged in at
the power socket and switched
11-12) before connecting the TV to power. on. Press the (STANDBY)
button to turn on the TV.

On/Standby light is RED

in standby mode.

On/Standby light is BLUE

when the TV is on.

First Time Setup menu

When you turn the TV on for the first time, the First Time
Setup menu will appear.
Follow the prompts using the / / / / OK buttons
to select your preferences. You will be able to adjust:

If you make an error, you can update your preferences in

the settings menu later.

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 TV Setting Menus
Menu Navigation Buttons
Once you have programed any
Press the MENU button to display the TV settings menu. settings, the unit will retain them in
See the guide below for all the other buttons you'll need its memory until you change them,
even after turning the TV off.
to use to adjust and change your settings.

Function Remote Button

Menus Index
Display the main menu
Picture 20
• Picture Mode
Select different sub-menus / • Brightness
• Contrast
• Sharpness
Enter a sub-menu
• Saturation
• Hue
Select preferred option /
• Colour Temp
• Aspect Ratio
Adjust a value /
• Screen Mode (HDMI mode only)
• PC Settings:
• Auto Adjust, H Position,
Return to the previous menu
V Position, Phase, Clock
• Advanced Settings:
• NR (Noise Reduction), MPEG NR
Exit a menu (MPEG Noise Reduction), Dynamic
Contrast
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Sound 22 Lock 26
• Sound Mode: • Enable
• Treble, Bass • Channel Locks
• Balance • Parental Rating
• Sound Delay • Lock Keypad
• Surround Sound • Hotel Mode
• EQ Setting • New Password
• AVL (Auto Volume Level) • Clear Lock
• S/PDIF Mode
• AD (Audio Description) System 28
• Sound Type • OSD Language
• Audio Languages
Channel (DTV and ATV) 24
• Subtitle
• Auto Scan • Hearing Impaired
• Manual Scan • Teletext
• Digital Manual Scan • Blue Screen
• Analog Manual Scan • Store Mode
• Channel Edit • Time Settings
• Favourite Manager • HDMI CEC
• Signal Information • First Time Setup
• Shipping Condition
• Reset
• Software Upgrade

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 Picture Original
Images are for
reference only.

Picture Mode
Home (default): Default picture settings for home use.
Brightness
Bright Room : Enhance the picture for bright home environments.
Dynamic : Enhanced brightness, contrast, colour depth and edges so content stands out.
Mild : Enhanced brightness with lower contrast, colour depth and edges.
Contrast
Personal Adjust settings to best suit your viewing environment and content.

Personal Mode settings

Option Description
Sharpness

Adjust the depth of shadow in the picture. The closer to 0, the darker
Brightness shadows will look, losing detail in darker images.

Adjust the intensity of highlights/white in the picture. The closer to 100, Saturation
Contrast the brighter highlights will look, losing detail in brighter images.

Adjust the sharpness of the picture. The closer to 100, the sharper and
Sharpness clearer the image.

Saturation Adjust the saturation. The closer to 100, the deeper the colour.

See the next page

for more
menu settings

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Hue Advanced Settings
Adjust the on-screen colour tone (for NTSC system only). Option Description

Colour Temp
NR (Noise Reduces noise to improve picture quality.
Adjust the on-screen colour temperature. Reduction)
Standard
Normal Cool Warm
MPEG NR
Aspect Ratio (MPEG Noise
Reduces MPEG (video) noise to improve
picture quality.
Adjust the video size. Sizes may differ between input sources.
Reduction)

Adjusts the difference between the bright

Dynamic and dark sides of the screen according to the
Contrast brightness of the image.
Screen Mode (HDMI mode only)
Adjust the screen mode for HDMI inputs.
Auto Video PC
The VGA port must
be receiving a signal
from the PC in order
PC Settings for PC settings to be
adjustible
Option Description

Automatically adjust the PC screen on

Auto Adjust your TV Option Description

H Position Adjust the horizontal position Phase Adjust the phase value

V Position Adjust the vertical position Clock Adjust the signal transfer speed

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 Sound

Option Description

Sound Mode Standard Music Personal Movie

These options are available in the Personal sound mode:

Option Description

Treble Adjust the levels of higher pitched sounds.

Bass Adjust the levels of lower pitched sounds.

Option Description

Balance Adjust the audio output between the left and right speakers.

Sound Delay Adjust if the sound and picture are not synchronized.

Surround Sound Turn ON/OFF surround sound effect from your TV speakers.

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 Select the sound EQ (equalizer) to your desired mode.
EQ Setting
In User mode you can further personalise the sound quality by adjusting EQ frequencies.

AVL (Auto Turn On to keep the volume level consistent.

Volume Level)

S/PDIF Mode Set the digital sound output setting.

AD (Audio Audio Description (AD) provides an additional audio track for visually challenged persons
Description) (DTV only, subject to program).

Sound Type Select the desired sound type.

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 Channel (DTV and ATV)

Option Description

Automatically tune all available free-to-air TV channels. Adjust settings (default settings are set for Australia). Press
Auto Scan OK or to start scanning.

Manual Scan See Digital Manual Scan and Analog Manual Scan below for information.

Digital Manual Manually select and tune digital TV channels. Use / to select the broadcast channel. Select START to begin
Scan scanning.

Analog Manual Manually select and tune analog TV channels. Use / to adjust settings and begin scanning.
Scan (Analog TV is no longer supported in Australia.)

Channel Edit See the next page for more information.

Favourite Manage favourite channels. Press / to highlight the desired channel. Press GOTO, ANGLE,
Manager
REPEAT or A-B to add the channel to favourite category 1/2/3/4 respectively.

Signal Display current signal information (DTV mode only).

Information

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Channel Edit
Use the / buttons to highlight a channel.

Option Description

Move the channel location on the list. Press A-B to enter Move Mode. Use the / buttons to select a
Move position and press A-B to confirm it.

Delete Press GOTO to delete the highlighted channel.

Skip Press ANGLE to skip the highlighted channel.

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 Lock
Enter the factory password '0000' using the number buttons Factory Password: 0000
on the remote and select 'OK' on-screen. If you changed your
Master Password: 4711
password but forgot it, you can still use the master password.

Option Description

Enable Enable/disable the lock on the system.

Lock selected channels. Press the / buttons to select the channel you want to lock.
Channel Locks Press OK repeatedly to lock/unlock the highlighted channel.

Parental Rating This item is used to block access to specific program ratings.

Lock Keypad Enable/disable the lock on TV button operation.

Hotel Mode See the next page for more information.

Input a new password using the number buttons on the remote and confirm it again to set
New Password your private password.

Clear Lock Reset your current lock settings.

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Hotel Mode

Option Description

Active Hotel Mode Turn On/Off Hotel Mode.

Max Vol Set a limit to the maximum volume level.

Default Vol Set the default volume level.

Source Lock Turn On/Off the lock on available sources.

Default Source Set a default input source.

Default DTV Program Set the default digital program.

Default ATV Program Set the default analog program.

Backup to USB Backup data to your connected USB storage device.

Restore from USB Restore data to the TV from a USB memory device.

Recall Reinstate the default settings of Hotel Mode.

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 System
Option Description

OSD Language Select your preferred On Screen Display language.

Audio Languages Select your preferred audio language. (Available for digital channels, depending on the program.)

Subtitle Turn subtitles On/Off (available for digital channels, depending on the program).

For hearing impaired users, this function explains scenes or actions via a descriptive caption. (Available for
Hearing Impaired
programs that contain related captions.)

Teletext Select the desired digital Teletext language and decoding page language (no longer available in Australia).

Blue Screen When there is no signal or a poor signal, a blue screen will appear.

Store Mode Select Off for normal home viewing or On for in-store retail demonstrations.

Time Settings See next page for more information.

HDMI CEC See page 30 for more information.

PVR Settings See page 31 for more information.

First Time Setup Return to First Time Setup.

Shipping Condition Restore the TV to shipping condition.

Reset Restore the system settings to the factory default.

Software Upgrade Upgrade the software using a USB storage device.

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Time Settings

Option Description

OSD Time Select the desired OSD (on screen display) menu duration.

Sleep Timer Select the desired Auto Sleep (Standby) duration.

Auto Sleep Sets the time when the TV will enter Standby mode due to inactivity.

Time Zone Adjust your timezone.

Press OK to adjust advanced settings.

Auto Sync On: Syncs the time based on DTV broadcast signal.

Auto Sync Off: Manually adjust the date and time.

Time
Power On Timer: Set the timer to automatically turn on from standby.

Power Off Timer: Set the timer to automatically turn the TV to standby.

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 HDMI CEC Setup
This feature allows for your TV and your connected HDMI device to be controlled by one remote.
Press the SOURCE button on the unit or remote control to select the HDMI input source.

Option Description

HDMI CEC (Consumer Turn HDMI CEC On/Off.

Electronics Control)

If this function is enabled, sound from the TV can be sent to an HDMI-ARC supported external audio
ARC (Audio Return Channel) device.

CEC Menu Control Display Home, Option or Content menu of the connected CEC device.

Device List Display the available device that is connected.

Make sure your device

supports CEC! Also
remember to turn on its
ARC function.

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PVR Settings
To make changes to PVR (Personal Video Recording), ensure your USB drive is inserted into the TV. Check the
troubleshooting section if you're having problems setting up your USB device.

File Manager Scheduled Record

Function Remote Button Function Remote Button

Select a recorded file / Delete the highlighted file ANGLE

Play highlighted file from the Delete all recorded files REPEAT
GOTO
beginning
Select a schedule /
Delete the highlighted file ANGLE
Add/edit scheduled recording
Delete all recorded files REPEAT
Select recording frequency /
Zoom in or out A-B
Select a channel /
Return to PVR Settings screen
Select start time of recording / / /

Device list Select end time of recording / / /

Function Remote Button Save settings (once selected)

Select USB device /

Return to PVR Settings screen
Select device OK

Format device GOTO

Return to PVR Settings screen

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 TV Guide
(Free to air TV)

TV Guide Functions

Function Remote Button To access the TV guide,

press the GUIDE button on
Switch between the channels list and programs list / the remote.
To activate the TV Channels
Select a Channel or Program /
use the / buttons to
select a channel in the left
View TV Guide for the next day ANGLE
column, then press OK to
confirm.
View TV Guide for the previous day GOTO

View Schedule list REPEAT

Schedule a reminder for the selected program A-B

Schedule a recording for the selected program

Display full program information

Exit TV Guide menu

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Recording

Important Tips:
• Back-up your personal data before plugging in your USB to the TV. We do not
assume liability for any loss of data due to misuse or malfunction.
• You cannot change channels while in recording mode.
• If the signal is interrupted while in recording mode, the recording will stop
until the signal is established.
• Do not turn the TV off while it is in time-shift mode.
• The file recorded can only be used on this TV. Do not copy it to any other
device.
Back-up your
personal data • When connecting or disconnecting the USB storage device, ensure the TV is
before inserting not in USB mode, otherwise the USB device or the files stored on it may be
into the TV. damaged.

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 Before you can record with this TV Recording, scheduled recording and pause
(including time-shift recording), you must
insert your USB storage device into the
live TV functions only work in DTV mode
USB port. (free-to-air).

Recording Live TV
Instant Recording
Press REC once - start recording.

Press REC again to view detailed information.

Stop Recording
Press STOP once - display the dialogue box.

Select YES to stop recording.

Select NO to continue recording.

Scheduled Recording Playback

Press the /INDEX button then navigate to
See 'TV Guide' on page 32 about File Manager and press OK to display the list of
scheduling recordings. recorded programs.

See 'PVR Settings' on page 31 about Use the / buttons to select a recorded file.
managing schedules.
Press the OK button to start playback in Full
Screen Mode.
When a program is being
recorded in the background Press GOTO to delete the selected file.
(while the TV is in standby
mode), the Standby/ON
light will flash red and blue.

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Pause Live TV (Time-shift) Recording, scheduled recording and pause
Temporarily pause the live TV signal, then resume live TV functions only work in DTV mode
playback at your convenience. (free-to-air).

Before you can record with this TV

(including time-shift recording), you must
insert your USB storage device into the
USB port.

Start Time-shift
Press the button on the remote
to enter time-shift mode.
Press the or OK button to
resume playing the program.

Stop Time-shift
Press the (STOP) button to exit time-
shift.

The USB storage device won't retain recorded data

after you exit the time-shift function.

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 USB Mode You can only play Photos in the Photo category, Music in
the Music category and so on. Make sure you select the
correct category for the file you wish to play.

Set up
Function Remote Button
Insert your USB into a USB port on the TV.
Choose a source or file / / /
Press the SOURCE button to select 'USB' mode.

Start playing your media

Return to the previous screen

Exit Media mode

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Playback Functions Music
Function Remote Button
Playback of different media types have different
controls.
Navigate to a folder or file / / /

Photo
Play a track
Function Remote Button

Navigate to a folder or file / / / Fast forward or rewind the track /

Display a photo Skip or restart the current track /

Display the Quick Menu A-B

Hide or display the on-screen
toolbar
Return to the file list
Change advanced settings A-B

Return to file list

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 Video Text
Function Remote Button Function Remote Button

Navigate to a folder or file / / / Navigate to a folder or file / / /

Play a video Open the text file

Pause the video Navigate to the next/previous page /

Resume playback Display the Quick Menu A-B

Stop playback
Return to the file list

Fast forward or rewind the track /

Skip or restart the current track /

Display or hide the toolbar

Only supported file types

will be displayed. See the
Return to file list specifications table for
supported file types.

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DVD Mode Function Remote Button

Navigate to a folder or file / / /

Basic DVD Movie Playback Play / Pause

Press the SOURCE button on the back panel, or on the Stop

remote control, to switch the unit to DVD mode.
Skip Forward

Skip Backwards

Eject

When a menu screen appears on the unit, press the /

/ / buttons, or the number buttons, to select the
chapter/track number, then press OK to confirm.
Before placing a disc into the disc compartment, To stop playing and return to the menu screen, press the
make sure there is no disc inside. Hold the disc TITLE or D.MENU button on the remote control.
without touching its surfaces. Position it with the
readable (mirror) side facing towards you. The disc will
automatically enter the disc compartment, or you can Stopping Play
press the OPEN button on the remote control to put the
Press the (STOP) button to stop playback.
disc into the disc compartment.
NOTE: When the player is stopped, it records the point on
Once the disc is in the disc compartment, the player the DVD where STOP was pressed (RESUME function).
starts reading the disc immediately. Press the button again to resume playback from this
point. When the disc is ejected or (STOP) is pressed
again, the RESUME function will be cleared.
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 Skipping Ahead or Backwards Viewing From Different Angles
Skipping ahead: During playback, press the button to Some DVDs may contain scenes which have been shot
skip the next chapter (DVD) or track simultaneously from a number of different angles. For
(Video CD/CD). discs that support multiple angles, press the ANGLE
button to view the same scene from a different angle.
Skipping backward: During playback, press the
button to skip the previous chapter
(DVD) or track (Video CD/CD). Go To
Press the GOTO button repeatedly to select the item
Fast Forward/Fast Backward you want to set and enter a time number, chapter
number, track number, etc., then press OK. Accordingly,
During playback, press the or buttons to fast
the disc will be played from the selected point.
backward/forward.
Press button to resume normal play.
Display
Pause/Play Press the DISPLAY button to display the playing status
of your disc.
During playback, press the button to pause playback,
press it again to resume normal playback.

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Repeat Play
Press the REPEAT button during playback, it will repeat play one chapter or one title (for DVD disc), or repeat
play the track (for VCD/CD).

A-B Repeat Play

This button lets you repeat sections between
two specific points (A-B repeat).
Press the A-B button during playback at the
point where repeat play is to be started (A).
Press the A-B button at the point where
repeat play is to be ended (B). Repeat play of the selection between points A and B starts.
Press the A-B button again to return to normal play.

Zoom Play
This function allows you to zoom into the picture to enlarge it, or zoom out.
Press the SIZE/ZOOM button when playing, the screen shows:
Use the navigation buttons to scroll across the enlarged picture.
Changing the Audio Soundtrack Language (on DVD/VCD discs)
It is possible to change the audio soundtrack language to a different
language from the one selected at the initial settings. (This function works
only with discs on which multiple audio soundtrack languages are recorded.)
When playing a disc, press the AUDIO/LANG button to select the desired soundtrack language, if available.
NOTE: W
 hen no soundtrack languages are recorded, pressing this button will have no effect.
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 Media File Playback
Music File Playback
Insert a disc which contains music files and after a few seconds, the screen
will show all the folders on the disc.
Use the / / / buttons to select the folder you want to play, then press
OK to confirm.
Use the / / / buttons to select the desired song from the files
displayed in this folder, then press the or OK button to start playback.
On the file selection page, press the or buttons to turn to the previous
or next page.
Press the REPEAT button on the remote control to change the play mode.
- SINGLE: play one file only.
- REPEAT ONE: repeat one file.
- REPEAT FOLDER: all the files in the folder will be played repeatedly.
- FOLDER: all the files in the folder will be played.
NOTE: The available repeat modes may vary for different discs.

Movie File Playback (movie files stored on a data CD)

Insert a disc which contains movie files and after a few seconds, the screen
will show all the folders on the disc.
Use the / / / buttons to select the folder you want to play, then press
the OK button to confirm.
Use the / / / buttons to select the desired movie file from the files
displayed in this folder, then press the or OK button to start playback.

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During normal playback, press the or button to play the previous or next file.
Press the REPEAT button on the remote control to change the play mode.
- SINGLE: Play one file only.
- REPEAT ONE: Repeat one file.
- REPEAT FOLDER: All the files in the folder will be played repeatedly.
- FOLDER: All the files in the folder will be played.
NOTE: The available repeat modes may vary for different discs.
Press the GUIDE/D.MENU button to return to the play list page.

JPEG File Playback

Insert a picture CD which contains JPEG picture files and after a few
seconds, the screen will show all the folders on the disc.
Use the / / / buttons to select the folder you want to play, then
press OK to confirm.
Use the / / / buttons to select the desired picture file from the files
displayed in this folder, then press OK to start playback. A thumbnail of
the picture will be displayed while you are scrolling across the file name.
Press the or OK button to start playback.
NOTE: The time of loading and displaying a picture depends on its size.
During playback, press GUIDE/D.MENU to return to the file selection page.
Press the REPEAT button on the remote control to change the play mode.
- SINGLE: play one file only.
- REPEAT ONE: repeat one file.
- REPEAT FOLDER: all the files in the folder will be played repeatedly.
- FOLDER: all the files in the folder will be played.
NOTE: The available repeat modes may vary for different discs.
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 Skip to the Next/Previous Picture Example:
Press the button to skip to the next picture or the To play track 9, press 0 and 9, several seconds later, it
button to skip to the previous picture. If no key is will automatically switch to track 9. To play track 15,
pressed for three seconds, it will skip to next picture press 1 and 5, several seconds later, it will automatically
automatically. switch to track 15.
Press the or button to play the previous or next
track.
Rotating and Flipping Pictures
Press to rotate the picture clockwise; press to rotate
Disc Handling and Maintenance Tips
it anti-clockwise.
Press to flip the picture vertically; press to flip it Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not be
horizontally. soiled with fingerprints. Fingerprints, dirt and scratches
can cause skipping and
distortion.
Picture Shrink/Zoom Do not write on the label
Press the SIZE/ZOOM button repeatedly to enlarge or side with a ball-point pen
shrink the picture to 50%, 75%, 100%, 125%, 150% and or other writing utensils.
200%. Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzene, thinner or
NOTE: If the picture is enlarged, use the / / / buttons to static electricity prevention liquids.
pan across other portions of the picture. Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.
Do not insert more than one disc in the disc
Video CD Playback compartment.

When playing a VCD 2.0 with playback control (PBC), Do not try to close the disc cover when the disc is not
the player will show the VCD version. inserted properly.

Press the number buttons to select a corresponding Be sure to store the disc in its exclusive case when not in
track. use.
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DO NOT store discs in humid or dusty areas, or where Menu Navigation
they are exposed to direct sunlight or sources of heat
(such as a heating appliance). Press the D.SETUP/REC button on the remote control.
Use the / / / buttons to select the preferred item,
Cleaning Dirty Discs then press OK to display the setup page where you can
adjust values.
If a disc is dirty, wipe the surface gently with a soft cloth, Use the / / / buttons to adjust the item, then
dampened with a little water (no other liquids). press OK to confirm the setting.
When wiping discs, always move the cloth from the Press the D.SETUP/REC button again to close the setup
centre hole towards the outside, which will not cause menu.
distortion. (If you wipe the disc using a circular motion,
circular scratches are likely to occur, which will cause Use the / buttons to switch to another main setup
distortion.) item. Then press the or OK button to enter the
submenu page.
If the disc is brought from a cold to a warm
environment, moisture may form on the disc. Wipe this Press the button to return to the previous menu page.
moisture off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using
the disc.

DVD Menus
The DVD player function of this TV set contains different
settings menus where you can program your preferred
settings. Once you have programed any settings, the
unit will retain them in its memory until you change
them, even when switching the unit to standby mode.
This means you can always operate the system under
the same conditions.

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 General Setup Page Preference Setup Page
• TV Display: This setting is for selecting the TV output • TV Type: Select the TV system.
mode. Available options:
• Audio: Use this item to select the desired audio
Normal/PS (Pan & Scan mode), Normal/ LB language, if your disc contains multiple audio
(Letter Box mode), Wide: 16:9 (Wide Screen mode). languages.
• OSD Language: This is for choosing your desired • Disc Menu: Use this item to select the desired
OSD language. language of your disc menu, if your disc menu
contains multiple menu languages.
• Screen Saver: Set to ON, a screen saver will appear
if the unit is left idle and no operation is carried out • Program Control: Use this item to select the desired
for five minutes. program rating.
• Last Memory: Enter another input source (except • Password: Use this item to change the password.
USB) during disc playback, and then back to DVD Input the password using the number buttons on the
input source again, this unit will resume playback remote control. The default password is “0000”.
from the point where last playback was stopped, if NOTE: If you forget the password, please use the master
Last Memory is set to ON. password “4711”.
• Default: Use this item to reset to factory settings.
Audio Setup Page
• Downmix: Use this item to select the desired audio
output mode. Available options:
LT/RT: Left/Right mix mode
Stereo mode.

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Troubleshooting
If you experience problems with your TV, check below for advice. If you don't find a solution here, contact After Sales Support on 1300 886 649.

Problem Solution
Check the power outlet is turned on.

If using a multi-outlet, check if it is working properly. To check whether a power strip is working properly, plug the
No power TV’s power plug directly to a wall outlet and make sure the white indicator light on the TV is lit.

Try to power on using the button on the TV.

Ensure that all equipment is connected properly. If you are using an external device, turn it off, then turn it on
again. If it says there is no signal on the screen, choose the correct source input.

Adjust the antenna position.

Picture issues Move the TV away from electronic equipment or devices that could cause interference.

Auto-tune free-to-air TV channels again.

Try another channel.

Check the batteries are correctly installed.

The batteries may be exhausted: replace them.

No operations can be Make sure to point the remote control at the remote control sensor and try it again.
performed with the
remote control unit Make sure to use the remote control at a distance of no more than 5 metres from the sensor.

Remove any obstacles between the remote control and remote control sensor.

When you press the power button on the remote, check that the power indicator light on the TV blinks.

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 Problem Solution
Ensure all equipment is connected properly.

Ensure the input setting for the TV is correct.

Ensure source input and audio settings on the external device are set correctly.

Ensure the volume is not muted. If it is, press the /MUTE button to restore the sound.
Sound issues
If earphones are connected, unplug them.

Adjust the volume to a suitable level by pressing the VOL+ / VOL- button.

If you are using an external audio device, check that the Menu > Sound > S/PDIF setting is 'PCM'.

If you are using an external audio device via an HDMI cable, make sure the audio device supports HDMI-ARC.

If the TV sound is not synchronised with the picture, go to Menu > Sound > Sound Delay and adjust the sync.

Button operation is
Disconnect the power plug and then reconnect it. (The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning,
not effective (unit and/ static electricity or other factors.)
or remote control)

DVD won't play Make sure the region code is compatible.

Cannot change angle This function is dependent on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles recorded, they may be
(DVD playback) recorded for specific scenes only.

Ensure the antenna is securely connected to the TV.

Ensure the input source is set to DTV.

If "No Signal"is displayed, run Menu > Channel > Auto Scan to search for channels.
Live TV issues
If some channels are missing, run Menu > Channel > Auto Scan or manually search by Menu > Channel > Digital
Manual Scan.

If the picture appears fuzzy or blurry, select high definition (HD) channels or programs.

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Problems relating to your USB media storage device

Problem Solution
First, refer to the instructions describing how to use USB devices with this TV. If the problem still occurs, your
USB device may not be compatible. Some USB storage devices may not be compatible with this TV.
My TV does not
This TV has been tested with the majority of Flash memory-based devices and hard disks (media players
recognise my USB with HDD) on the market; however, it may not be compatible with certain devices, in particular external self-
device or my external powered hard disks.
hard disk
Only use a USB storage device formatted in a FAT32 file system provided with the Windows operating system.
If it is formatted by a different utility program that is not supported by Windows, it may not be recognised.

When you are in time-shift recording mode, without removing the USB recording device, you may experience
some difficulty with a scheduled recording. You will need to remove the USB device as it is required to
'Disk not ready' error reset after each recording to protect the device from damage. If you see the message ‘DISK NOT READY’
displayed, remove the device, reconnect and proceed with your recording.

My media is loading For large file sizes and large capacity storage devices, the loading speed may be slower. The recognition
slowly speed of a USB storage device may vary depending on the device.

There is an
If an “Unsupported File” message is displayed, it means the file extension, video codec, image resolution or
'unsupported file' frame rate is unsupported.
message

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 Specifications
Active screen size With stand: 567 x 369 x
24.5” (62.2cm)
(diagonal) 165 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Resolution 1920 x 1080 Without stand: 567 x
334 x 85 m
Refresh rate 60Hz
Net 2.7 kg
Aspect ratio 16:9 Weight
Gross 3.7 kg
AVI, MPEG-1,
Video
MPEG-2, TS Region code setting
Multimedia playback
formats (USB mode) Music MP3 All DVD discs are coded by the sales territory. Please note the
built-in DVD player is set to Region 4 coding by the factory,
which cannot be changed. This is in compliance with DVD patent
Photo JPEG
requirements.

USB output DC 5V 500mA The region number

for the built-in DVD
AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz player is 4
Power source
DC 12V, 4A
For Technical and Warranty Support
Power consumption 48W
1300 886 649
www.tempo.org
[email protected]
Distributed by Tempo (Aust) Pty Ltd,
PO Box 6056, Frenchs Forest DC 2086

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Compliance and Responsible Disposal

Packaging
The packaging of your product has been
selected from environmentally friendly
materials and can usually be recycled. Please ensure
these are disposed of correctly. Plastic wrapping can
be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, National Television and Computer Recycling
please ensure all packaging materials are out of Scheme
reach and are safely disposed of. Please recycle these
materials rather than throwing them away. The careful disposal of e-waste is important
because many televisions and computers contain
materials which are hazardous to people and the
Product environment. There are no fees for householders or
small businesses disposing of e-waste at a scheme
At the end of its working life, do not throw
collection service.
this product out with your household rubbish.
An environmentally friendly method of disposal will Individuals can contact their local council for
ensure that valuable raw materials can be recycled. information on local e-waste management services,
Electrical and electronic items contain materials find scheme services listed on Planet Ark’s website at
and substances which, if handled or disposed of www.recyclingnearyou.com.au, or call Planet Ark on
incorrectly, could potentially be hazardous to the 1300 733 712.
environment and human health.

Compliance
This product complies with the Australian Safety
Standard AS/NZS 60065 to ensure the safety of the
product.

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For Technical and Warranty Support
1300 886 649
www.tempo.org
[email protected]
Distributed by Tempo (Aust) Pty Ltd,
PO Box 6056, Frenchs Forest DC 2086