PLV76156
15” LCD TV
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (Including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defect 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 detachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the 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 form tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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 damages, 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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QUICK INSTALLATION
Before turning on your television set for the first time, be sure to place it on a solid stable surface. To avoid
danger, do not expose the TV to water, or a heat source (e.g. lamp, candle, radiator). Do not obstruct
the ventilation grid at the rear and be sure to leave sufficient gaps around the unit as shown.
2 3/8"
2 3/8"
7 7/8"
1. Connect the TV antenna.
2. Connect the power cord.
Initial Setup Menu
3. Press the
4. Press the
then use the ENTER or
/ ON button to turn on the unit.
button to highlight Antenna,
button to select
English
Air
OSD Language
Antenna
/
Auto Scan
“Air”, “Cable STD”, “Cable HRC”, “Cable IRC”
or “Cable Auto“.
5. Use the
/
button to highlight Auto
Scan, then press the ENTER or
confirm.
button to
Enter
Menu
To Exit
To Move
To Select
6. The unit will immediately search all channels
for those with adequate signal strength and
store those channels with signals in memory.
The unit will take a few minutes to finish auto
scan and after this is completed, the unit will
switch to the first channel found.
Autoprogram Menu
Not Found
Analog Air Channel 10
0
0
Analog Channels Found
Digital Channels Found
Progress(%)
5
Menu
To Stop
TURNING ON ThE UNIT FOR ThE FIRST TIME
The first time you turn on the unit, the unit will enter the setup mode. You can easily follow the prompt
message on the screen to complete basic TV settings.
Make sure the TV antenna or CATV cable has been connected properly to the
TV ANTENNA input jack on the rear of the system.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................. 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........... 2
QUICK INSTALLATION ............................... 3
CONTENTS ................................................. 4
ACCESSORIES .......................................... 4
GETTING STARTED ..................................... 4
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE .............. 5 - 6
CONNECTIONS .......................................... 7 - 8
Connecting a TVAntenna .......................... 7
Connecting To A VCR / Camcorder / Video
Game System / Cable / Satellite System ....7
Connecting the power cord ........................ 8
USINGhEADPhONES/EARPhONES...............8
INSTALLATION ............................................ 9
TV SETUP ............................................. 10 - 12
Picture Menu ....................................... 10
Audio Menu ....................................... 10
TV Menu .............................................. 11
Setup Menu ....................................... 12
TROUBLEShOOTING GUIDE ............... 13
ACCESSORIES
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Remote Control (with batteries) ............................................................................................ x 1
GETTING STARTED
USING ThE REMOTE CONTROL
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
•
Point the remote control at the remote sensor
located on the unit.
When the batteries become weak, the operating
distance of the remote control is greatly reduced
and you will need to replace the batteries.
•
When there is a strong ambient light source, the
performance of the infrared remote sensor may
be degraded, causing unreliable operation.
The recommended effective distance for remote
operation is about 16 feet (5 meters).
•
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type.
TO INSTALL BATTERIES
1. Open the battery door.
NOTES
•
•
If the remote control is not going to be used for a
long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage
caused by battery leakage corrosion.
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix
ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-ZINC) or
rechargeable (NICKEL-CADMIUM) batteries.
Always remove batteries as soon as they
become weak.
Weak batteries can leak and severely damage
the remote control.
WARNING : Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Batteries may explode or leak.
2. Insert 2 “AAA” batteries.
•
•
•
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CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE
REMOTE CONTROL
1)
MUTE Button
Press to turn off the sound.
2) MENU Button
Press to display the on-screen menu or switch
back to the previous menu screen.
3) CURSOR (
,
,
,
) Buttons
Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and
adjust certain settings.
ENTER Button
Confirm selection on a menu screen.
4) DISPLAY Button
Press to display information on the current
channel.
5) VOL + / VOL - Button
Press to increase/decrease the volume.
6) LAST CH
Press to switch repeatedly between the last two
channels displayed.
7) STANDBY/ON Button
Press to turn ON the unit or put it in STANDBY
(OFF) mode.
8) FUNCTION Button
Press to switch between TV / AV.
9) LCD MODE Button
PresstoSelectfrompresetscreendisplaysettings
to match the type of show you are watching.
10) CH
/ CH Buttons
Press to select the channel upward or
downward.
11) NUMERIC Buttons
Press to enter numbers or go directly to a specific
channel.
12) • [dot] Button
Presstoenterdigitalsub-channelswiththenumeric
buttons (i.e. 11.3 or 12-1).
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CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE
FRONT & SIDE VIEWS
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
10
11
12 13
1. AUDIO IN (Left/Right) /
VIDEO IN jacks
7. Color LCD screen
8. Built-in speakers
9. Remote sensor
2.
/ ON button
Turns the unit on and off.
3. MENU button
Point the remote control here.
Standby indicator
Enters the on-screen TV menu.
4. FUNCTION button
Selects TV / AV.
5. CH / CH buttons
Press to confirm selections on the TV
10. Removable stand
11. Power cord
12. Headphones jack
13. TV ANTENNA terminal
Connects a TV antenna or CATV
cable.
menu screen and
channels.
/
to change TV
6. VOL + / VOL - controls
Adjusts the volume level and highlights
selections (Left & Right) on the TV menu
screen.
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING A TV ANTENNA
To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received from one of the following sources:
-
-
-
An indoor or outdoor aerial antenna
A cable system
A satellite system
To Home Antenna terminal
Cable without a CATV
converter
Combination VHF /
UHF antenna
(ATSC / NTSC signal)
Separate VHF or UHF
antenna
(ATSC / NTSC signal)
To TV Antenna
terminal
TV ANTENNA
NOTE
For optimal reception of over-the-air TV broadcasts, we recommend that you use an external fixed
antenna. If using an indoor antenna, please ensure that you purchase an antenna with sufficient ability
to receive signals in your home. Orientation and location of the antenna is typically critical for best
results – you may find that placement of the antenna near a window, or in an elevated location, improves
performance.
CONNECTING TOAVCR / CAMCORDER / VIDEO GAME SYSTEM / CABLE / SATELLITE
SYSTEM
Connect the AUDIO / VIDEO cable (not included) as shown:
Make sure you connect the cable from the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jack of the other equipment to AUDIO/
VIDEO IN jack of this unit.
NOTE
Please refer to the connected equipment’s user manual for more information.
To AUDIO /VIDEO
IN jacks
To AUDIO / VIDEO
OUT jacks
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECT ThE POWER CORD
•
•
Connect the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
Press the / I button on the unit or remote control to turn on the unit.
NOTE
•
•
•
Be sure the AC power cord is disconnected and all functions are off before making connections.
Make sure that all the components are connected correctly.
To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of wall outlet, then fully
insert.
•
When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the power cord.
To AC outlet
USING hEADPhONES / EARPhONES
•
•
Turn down the volume before connecting headphones / earphones to the unit, then adjust the volume
to your desired level.
When headphones / earphones are connected, no sound will come from the front speakers.
NOTE
Excessive sound pressure from earphones / headphones can cause hearing loss.
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLING / REMOVING ThE BASE STAND
WARNING: The LCD Display is very fragile, and must be protected at all times when removing the
base stand. Be sure that no hard or sharp object, or anything that could scratch or damage the LCD
display, comes into contact with it. Do NOT exert pressure on the front of the unit at any time because
the screen could crack.
1. Disconnect all cables or cords connected to the unit.
2. Lay the unit down on a flat surface with the back side
facing up. Please make sure to place a soft cushioned
material (such as a pillow or thick piece of foam) beneath
the screen.
3. To install the base stand, place the base stand on the
mounting slot, push the stand till it locks.
4. To remove the base stand, keep pressing the locking area
of the base stand and pull downwards to release the base
stand.
Press and pull downwards
MOUNTING ThE TV UNIT
1) Mark the correct mounting position on the wall.
2) Insert a fixing screw(s) at the marked position on the wall.
3) Align the slot hole(s) of the speaker over the screw and pull the TV downward until it is firmly
hooked.
NOTE
Remove the base stand before mounting the unit on the wall.
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TV SETUP
PICTURE MENU
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press ENTER or button to highlight Picture
Mode.
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Color
Standard
Picture
Audio
50
50
50
55
50
3. Use the or button to select other options
(Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color,
Tint, Aspect Ratio & Color Temperature).
4. Use the ENTER or button to make adjustment.
The screen will adjust to your selected setting
immediately.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options.
6. To exit the TV SETUP MENU and return to the
normal screen, press the MENU button.
Tint
TV
Aspect Ratio
Full-screen
Normal
Color Temperature
Setup
Enter
Menu
To Change To Exit
To Move
Picture Mode: Select from preset screen display settings to match the type of show you are watching
(Standard, Movie, Soft & Personal).
Contrast:
Adjust to sharpen the picture quality. The dark portions of the picture become richer in
darkness and the light portions become brighter.
Brightness: Adjust to brighten or darken the whole picture.
Sharpness: Adjust the sharpness level to improve detail in the picture.
Color:
Adjust the color of the picture.
Tint:
Adjust natural skin tones in the picture quality.
Aspect Ratio: Select from preset aspect ratio to match the type of show you are watching (Full-screen,
4:3, Zoom, Wide & Auto.)
Color Temperature: Adjust the 3 color temperature of the picture. Choose from Normal (balanced),
Warm (red white) or Cool (blue white) modes.
AUDIO MENU
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the or button to select Audio setting.
Audio Mode
Standard
English
Mono
Picture
Audio
3. Press ENTER or
Mode, then use the
button to highlight Audio
or button to select
Audio Language
MTS
30
other options (Audio Language, MTS, Bass,
Treble & Balance).
Bass
30
30
0
Treble
Balance
4. Use the ENTER or
button to make
adjustment.
TV
5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 to adjust other options.
6. To exit the TV SETUP MENU and return to the
normal screen, press the MENU button.
Setup
Enter
Menu
To Exit
To Move
To Select
Audio Mode:
Select from preset audio settings (Standard, Movie, Music & Personal) to match
the type of show you are watching.
Audio Language: Select from English / Spanish / French. (Available for digital channels if multiple
audio languages are broadcasted.)
MTS (Multi Channel Television Sound): Select Stereo / SAP (Secondary Audio Program) / Mono.
Bass:
Adjust the bass range.
Treble:
Balance:
Adjust the treble range.
Adjust the balance level toward the left or right speakers.
Note:
Some TV stations broadcast audio in more than one language, the SAP (Secondary Audio Programs)
feature allows you to listen to this, if available.
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TV SETUP
TV MENU
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the or button to select TV setting.
3. Press ENTER or button to highlightAntenna,
Antenna
Cable HRC
Picture
Audio
DTV Signal
then use the
or
button to select other
Auto Scan
options (DTV Signal, Auto Scan, Auto Scan
Add CH, Channel Skip & Channel Labels).
Auto Scan Add CH
4. Use the ENTER or
button to make
Channel Skip
adjustment. The screen will adjust to your
selected setting immediately.
Channel Labels
TV
5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 to adjust other options.
6. To exit the TV SETUP MENU and return to the
normal screen, press the MENU button.
Setup
Enter
Menu
To Exit
To Move
To Select
NOTE
Channel No. : 2-69 Channel for Air, 1-135 Channel for CATV.
Antenna :
Select “Air, Cable STD, Cable HRC, Cable IRC & Cable Auto” to receive over-
the-air signal / cable signal.
DTV Signal :
Auto Scan :
Display the signal strength (for digital TV channels only).
Search for usable stations and store them in memory.
Auto Scan Add CH : Search for more usable stations and add them in memory. The stations stored
before are still kept.
Channel Skip:
Channel Labels :
Skip weak channels and the channels you don’t like.
Display and edit the channel label.
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TV SETUP
SETUP MENU
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the or button to select Setup setting.
Time Setting
Sleep Timer
3. Press ENTER or
Setting, then use the
button to highlight Time
or button to select
Picture
Audio
Off
Password Setting
Parental Control
Closed Caption
other options (Time Setting, Sleep Timer,
Password Setting, Parental Control, Closed
Caption, OSD Language & Reset).
4. Use the ENTER or
adjustment.
button to make
OSD Language
Reset
English
TV
5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 to adjust other options.
6. To exit the TV SETUP MENU and return to the
normal screen, press the MENU button.
Setup
Enter
Menu
To Exit
To Move
To Select
Time Setting:
Select to set the time manually or automatically.
Sleep Timer:
Set the LCD TV to turn itself off within a certain time (Off / 5 min / 10 min / 15 min
/ 30 min / 60 min / 90 min / 120 min).
Password Setting: Enter a 4-digit password. Once entered, the screen will prompt you to enter new
password and confirm your new password.
Parental Control: Enter the 4-digit password to set the parental control. (If you forgot the password,
enter “8888” to unlock the parental control.)
OSD Language :
Reset :
Select the menu language from English / Español / Français.
Reset the default settings.
Closed Caption
Closed Caption
NOTE
This function only works on programs
broadcast with captions.
Off
CC1
CC Mode
Analog Closed Caption
Digital Closed Caption
Digital Caption Style
Service1
Enter
Menu
To Exit
To Move
To Select
CC Mode
: Select closed caption On, Off or CC on Mute.
: Select the analog closed caption.
: Select the digital closed caption.
: Select Custom to activate the caption style items and set your desired
detailed settings.
Analog Closed Caption
Digital Closed Caption
Digital Caption Style
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TROUBLEShOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
CAUSE (AND REMEDY)
No power.
•
•
Ensure the AC power cord is connected.
The unit is not turned on.
The remote does not
function.
•
•
•
•
Remove any obstacles between the remote and the unit.
Use the remote near the unit.
Point the remote at the remote sensor on the unit.
Replace the batteries in the remote with new ones.
TV
Bad Picture (snow,
multiple images,
distortion, blurry)
•
•
•
Check the location of the antenna and adjust it if necessary.
Make sure the antenna cable is firmly connected.
Make sure all input cables are firmly connected.
Black and white
picture.
•
•
Check the PICTURE SETTING within the TV SETUP MENU.
Check to make sure the program you are watching is broadcast in Color
and not Black & White.
No picture or sound.
•
•
•
•
•
•
Make sure the unit is plugged in and turned on.
Make sure that TV mode is selected.
Try a new channel to check for possible station trouble.
Make sure the antenna is connected properly.
Increase the volume.
Make sure the antenna or audio video source device is working
properly.
•
•
Make sure all cables are firmly connected.
Check for local interference.
Colored patches of
picture.
•
•
Make sure there are no unshielded electrical devices nearby that are
causing interference.
Turn the unit off for 30 minutes, then try it again.
Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
VENTURER ELECTRONICS (“VENTURER”) makes the following limited warranty. This limited warranty extend
to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial use of the product.
Ninety (90) Day Parts & Labor Warranty
VENTURER products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to
conform to this warranty, we will service the product using new or refurbished parts and products, at VENTURER’s
sole discretion.
During a period of ninety (90) days from the effective warranty date, VENTURER will provide, when needed,
service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in
the Untied States, you must first call our Customer Support Center at 1-800-252-6123 or 1-866-444-6478,
during the hours listed in the box below. The determination of service will be made by VENTURER Customer
Support. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO VENTURER WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts or products will be used for repairs by VENTURER at
its designated Service Center for ninety (90) days from the effective warranty date. Such replacement parts or
products are warranted for an additional ninety (90) days from the date of repair or replacement. The Customer
will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make
the necessary repairs. The customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility.
Packaging and Shipping Instruction
When you send the product to the Venturer service facility you must use the original carton box and packing
material or an equivalent as designated by VENTURER.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Responsibility
(1) You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of purchase.
(2) These warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the U.S.A. or Canada.
(3) Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do not extend to any product or parts
which have been lost or discarded, or damage to product or parts caused by misuse, accident, improper
operation or maintenance, or use in violation of instructions provided with the product, or to product which
has been altered or modified without authorization of Venturer, or to products or parts thereof which have
had the serial number removed or changed.
Out of Warranty
In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has expired, please contact our
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9–7, Friday: 9–5, Saturday: 9–12 EST.
Important:
You are responsible for any transportation, shipping or insurance relative to the return of product to our
Product Returns Center.
All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranties set forth above. With the exception of
any warranties implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other
warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair
or replacement of any parts. In no event shall VENTURER be liable for consequential or incidental damages.
No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify or extend the terms of these
warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of
VENTURER arising under the warranty or under any statute, or law of the United States or any state thereof, is
hereby limited to ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. This limitation does not apply to implied warranties
arising under state law.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary, from state
to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, when an action may be
brought, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above provisions may
not apply to you.
For more information on other products and services, please visit out website at www.venturer.com.
Important: Also keep your “Bill of Sale” as proof of purchase.
Model no. ............................................................... Product name ................................................................
Type of set ........................................................................................................................................................
Serial no. ................................................................ Invoice no. .......................................................................
Date purchased ......................................................Dealer name ....................................................................
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UNIT INCH
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Printed in China
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