15” LCD TV MONITOR
GUVL1500
15” LCD TV MONITOR GUVL1500___
15” LCD TV Monitor GUVLCD1500
Special features of your Monitor TV
Your TV provides you with a multi-region receiver system, allowing
you to receive TV broadcasts in any country broadcasting a PAL or
SECAM signal.
It can also be used as a standard PC monitor with built-in speakers.
Other features of the TV include the choice of Mono or Nicam Stereo
audio playback and Teletext availability.
Scope of delivery
1 LCD TV unit
2 User guide
3 Remote control
4 2 x batteries, 1.5V, type AAA
5 DC power supply/adapter
6 AC power cord
7 RCA Audio/video (AV) cable
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SET-UP AND SAFETY________________
Setup and safety
Please note the following information when setting up your TV.
This TV is designed to display video and audio signals from multiple
external devices, e.g. DVD player, external aerial, PC. Connection
options are explained fully on page 9of this user guide.
If the TV is subject to a sudden change in temperature, for example if
it is brought in from the cold to a warm room, connect it to the mains
supply and let it stand for at least two hours before you turn it on.
The TV is designed for use in dry rooms. If you do use it in the open,
please ensure that it is protected from moisture, such as rain or water
splashes.
Place the TV on a hard, level surface. Do not place any objects such as
newspapers on the TV or any cloth or similar articles underneath it.
Do not place the TV close to heating units or in direct sunlight, as this
will impair cooling.
Never open the TV casing under any circumstances. Warranty claims
are excluded for damage resulting from improper handling.
Do not place any vessels filled with liquid, such as vases, on the TV, as
they may spill liquid, thus presenting a safety risk.
Thunderstorms are a danger to all electrical devices. Even if the TV is
switched off, it can be damaged by a lightning strike to the mains.
Always remove the mains plug during an electrical storm.
To clean the TV, disconnect from the power supply then wipe all
external surfaces with a soft, damp (not wet) cloth. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners.
This TV is designed to the highest technological and environmental
standards. Only environmentally-friendly, high-quality materials have
been used. The batteries included contain no mercury or cadmium.
The range of materials used has been deliberately restricted and all
the larger plastic parts have been labelled. This TV is designed so that
it can be easily disassembled to aid servicing and recycling.
Note:
Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched on.
Switch off the other equipment as well before connecting it. Only plug
the device into the mains socket after you have connected the external
devices.
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OVERVIEW _________________________
Overview
The front of the TV
POWER
Switches the TV to stand-by and on again. The
device is only completely disconnected from the
mains if the plug is pulled out.
CHST
Channel select buttons. Also used to move up and
down whilst navigating on-screen menus.
VOLWX
Volume adjust buttons. Also used to move left and
right whilst navigating on-screen menus.
MENU
ESC
Activates the on-screen menus.
Exits the on-screen menus.
Scrolls through the available Input sources.
Power Indicator.
INPUT
Remote Sensor.
Speakers.
Tilting TV stand.
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OVERVIEW _________________________
The back of the TV
PC AUDIO (L)/
(PC AUDIO (R)
Audio input sockets. (left/right analogue channel)
for connecting an audio output from a PC.
AV AUDIO (L)/
AV AUDIO (R)
Audio input sockets, (left/right analogue channel)
for connecting on audio output from an external
device.
DC IN 12V
VGA IN
DC power supply/adapter (mains).
Video input socket for connecting an external
input device with a cinch connector.
S-VIDEO
Video input sockets connecting an external input
device with a S-Video connector.
RF (AERIAL
RF input socket, for connecting an external aerial.
CONNECTION)
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OVERVIEW _________________________
The remote control
STANDBY
Switches the TV on from stand-by
mode and on again.
MUTE
DISP
Mute the sound on the TV.
Display current channel information.
Numeric buttons for various inputs.
Return to previous channel.
1....0
RETURN
-/--
Double digit button for selecting
multiple digit channels.
CHST
Scroll through channels and navigate
on-screen menus.
ESC
Exit on-screen menus.
MENU
VOLWX
Access on-screen menus.
Adjust volume and navigate on-screen
menus.
INPUT
Input select for external devices.
Audio mode select.
A.MODE
NICAM
P. M O D E
Mono/Stereo select.
Picture mode select.
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OVERVIEW _________________________
TEXT
MIX
Activate Teletext.
Superimpose Teletext over the TV
programme.
HOLD
PICTURE
INDEX
SIZE
Holds Teletext subpage.
Returns to the TV programme.
Return to the Teletext index page.
Increases the size of the Text shown
on-screen.
FAST TEXT
SUBPAGE
Select one of the Fast Text options (see
page 12).
Select a sub-page in the main text
page.
REVEAL
Reveals hidden Text (Quiz answers etc).
Go to next page in Teletext.
PAGE UP
PAGE DOWN Go to previous page in Teletext.
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CONNECTION AND PREPARATION__
Connection and preparation
Note:
Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched on.
Switch off the other equipment as well before connecting it. Only plug
the device into the mains socket after you have connected the external
devices.
You can connect a wide range of audio and video equipment to your
TV.
The following table lists a range of the available connectors on the TV.
Note:
Refer to the manufacturers guide for further instructions on how to
connect the equipment.
Connector
RF IN
Purpose
Receives TV signals from an external
aerial.
SCART
Receives a complete AV (Audio Visual)
signal.
S-VIDEO
Receives high quality video signal only
(no audio).
AV VIDEO Receives video signal only (no audio).
(Yellow)
VGA
Receives PC display (Monitor) signal only
(no audio).
AV AUDIO Receives audio signals to the left audio
(LEFT) channel only (not for PC use).
(White)
AV AUDIO Receives audio signals to the right audio
(RIGHT) channel only (not for PC use).
(Red)
PC AUDIO Receives audio signals to the left audio
(LEFT) channel only (for PC use only).
(White)
PC AUDIO Receives audio signals to the right audio
(RIGHT) channel only (for PC use only).
(Red)
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OPERATION ________________________
Operation
TV controls
Programme selection
You can use the controls on either the TV or remote control to select
channels.
1. Press the CHST buttons on the TV or remote control or press a
NUMBER button to select a programme.
Note:
There are 200 available channels on the TV (0-199), but the two and
three digit channels can only be selected by using the DOUBLE DIGIT
button.
1. Press the DOUBLE DIGIT button repeatedly to bring up the three
different channel selection modes. The icon will appear in the top
left corner of the screen:
-
Select one digit channels only (0 - 9).
- -
1 - -
Select any two digit channels (00 - 99).
Select any three digit channels are over 100 (100 - 199).
Volume
1. Press the VOLWX button on the TV or remote control. A sound
level bar will appear on the screen.
Mute
1. To mute the sound, press the MUTE button on the remote control.
The mute symbol will appear on the screen in the top left corner
of the screen.
2. Press the MUTE button again to restore the sound. The mute
symbol will disappear.
Note:
Pressing any of the VOLUME buttons will also restore the sound.
Return
1. Press the RETURN button to swap between the programme you
are watching and the last selected programme. i.e. If you were
watching Program 1 and change to Program 3.
2. Press the RETURN button to go back to Program 1.
3. Press the RETURN button again to return to Program 3.
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OPERATION________________________
Mono/Stereo
1. Pressing the NICAM/A2 button will indicate which Sound Mode
is selected: MONO or NICAM STEREO.
Using Teletext
Teletext is an information system that displays text on your TV screen.
Using the teletext control buttons you can view pages of information
that are listed in the teletext index.
Note:
No on screen display is available in text mode. The contrast,
brightness and colour cannot be changed but the volume control is
still available.
Note:
Make sure the TV channel you are watching transmits teletext.
Enter text mode
1. Press the TEXT button. The text page will appear, normally the
index page.
Select a page of text
1. Find the number of the page in the index and enter it using the
NUMERIC buttons. The number of the page will appear in the
top left hand corner of the screen.
The page counter will search for your page. When it finds it, the
page will be displayed.
-
-
To move to the next page of text, press the PAGE UP button.
To move to the previous page of text, press the PAGE DOWN
button.
-
To return to the index page, press the INDEX button.
TV/text mix
1. To view a page of text whilst watching a TV programme press the
MIX button. The text will be superimposed over the TV
programme.
Exit text mode
1. Press the PICTURE button. The screen will return to the channel
you were watching.
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OPERATION ________________________
Page stop
If the page of text you have selected contains sub-pages, these sub-
pages will automatically be displayed in order with a delay to allow
you to read the page.
1. To stop the move to the next sub-page, press the HOLD button.
Hold’ will appear in the top left hand corner.
2. To continue moving through the sub-pages, press the HOLD
button again.
Select a sub-page
Some text pages contain sub-pages, they are displayed on the right of
the screen i.e. 1/7.
1. Press the SUBPAGE button. The number in the top left hand
corner will be replaced by S followed by 4 dots. i.e. S....
2. Enter the number of the sub-page, using the NUMERIC buttons
in the format, S0001 for sub-page 1.
3. The teletext will search for the sub-page.
Reveal information
1. Press the REVEAL button to reveal concealed information (quiz
answers etc.).
2. Press the REVEAL button again to conceal the information again.
Fast Text
At the bottom of the teletext screen is a row of subject headings in red,
green, yellow and blue.
1. To access these pages, press one of the coloured FAST TEXT
buttons on the remote control.
2. Press the INDEX button to return to the main page.
Size
1. Press the SIZE button to enlarge the text shown on the Teletext
screen. Only one half of the page is shown.
2. Press the SIZE button again to view the second half of the page.
3. Press the SIZE button a third time to return to normal text.
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OPERATION________________________
On-screen menus
TV menu
1. Press the MENU button until the TV MENU appears on screen.
System
If the TV System is incorrect, the picture will not appear on the TV
correctly.
UK TV broadcasts can only be received when the I (PAL) system has
been selected.
1. Highlight the SYSTEM option using the CHST buttons.
2. Scroll through the available options using the VOLWX buttons.
3. Press the ESC button to exit.
Auto search
The AUTO SEARCH function searches for all available channels in one
action. To tune in all channels:
1. Highlight the AUTO SEARCH function and press the VOLX
button.
2. In the AUTO SEARCH menu, choose PAL 1 using the VOLWX
buttons.
3. Select YES using the VOLWX buttons to begin tuning.
Note:
This may take a few minutes. When complete, the on-screen menu will
disappear, the TV will be receiving a signal and is ready for viewing.
Channel
1. Select a particular channel to apply any changes to (does not
apply to the SYSTEM, AFC or AUTO SEARCH functions) using the
VOLWX buttons.
Manual search
To tune a single channel:
1. Select a channel from the top option in the TV MENU.
2. Highlight MANUAL SEARCH and press the VOLWX button.
3. Highlight either UP or DOWN and press the MENU button. The
search will stop when a signal is found.
4. Press the ESC button to exit the search menu. The channel is
stored automatically.
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OPERATION ________________________
Fine tune
The FINE TUNE function can be used to improve picture quality. To
fine tune a channel:
1. Select a channel from the top option in the TV MENU.
2. Highlight FINE TUNE and use the VOLWX buttons to improve
the picture quality.
3. Press the ESC button to exit.
AFC
1. Turn the AFC (Auto Frequency Control) function on or off using
the VOLWX buttons to help improve image quality.
Skip
To remove a channel from the viewable list:
1. Select a channel from the top option in the TV MENU.
2. Highlight SKIP and make sure this function is turned ON.
3. Press the ESC button to exit.
Once you exit the menu screens, the skipped channel will not be
available if using the CHST buttons.
Note:
You can still select the channel by using the NUMERIC buttons.
Swap a channel number
When tuning the TV, you may receive programmes on a different
channel number than what you want. You can then use the SWAP
function to alter the channel number.
1. Highlight the SWAP MENU and press the VOLWX button.
2. Select the current channel number using the VOLWX buttons in
the FROM option.
3. Select the desired channel number using the VOLWX buttons in
the TO option.
4. Highlight the SWAP option and press the VOLWX button.
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OPERATION________________________
General menu
1. Press the MENU button until the GENERAL MENU appears on
screen.
Note:
The GENERAL MENU is the same for all input types.
Language
1. Highlight the LANGUAGE option using the CHST buttons.
2. Scroll through the available options using the VOLWX buttons.
3. Press the ESC button to exit.
Blue screen
1. Highlight the BLUE SCREEN option using the CHST buttons.
2. Turn the BLUE SCREEN on or off using the VOLWX buttons.
Activating the blue screen will ensure a clear, solid, blue screen is
shown when no signal is being received.
Noise reduction
1. Highlight the NOISE REDUCTION option using the CHST
buttons.
2. Turn the NOISE REDUCTION on or off using the VOLWX
buttons.
Activating this function will reduce the signal ‘noise’ to improve clarity
of the picture.
Input source
1. Highlight the INPUT SOURCE option using the CHST buttons.
2. Press the VOLWX buttons to select the input as follows:
TV
-
-
-
-
-
RF Signal (TV Aerial)
Video Signal
AV
SVIDEO
SCART
PC-RGB
S-Video Signal
Signal from the SCART socket
Signal from PC
3. Press the ESC button to exit.
When connecting the TV to an external source, the necessary input
channel must be selected.
Note:
Make sure that all signal cables are securely connected to the TV.
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OPERATION ________________________
Reset
1. Highlight the RESET option using the CHST buttons.
2. Press the VOLX button to reset the picture settings to the factory
default.
Video menu
Your TV has several settings which allow you to control the picture
quality:
Brightness, Contrast, Colour, Sharpness.
1. Press the MENU button until the VIDEO MENU appears.
2. Use the CHST buttons to select one of the following options:
3. Use the VOLWX buttons to adjust the levels to suit your personal
preference.
4. When finished, press the ESC button repeatedly until the menus
disappear.
Brightness - Allows you to increase or decrease the brightness of the
picture.
Contrast - Allows you to increase or decrease the contrast of the
picture.
Color - Allows you to increase or decrease the colour of the picture.
Sharpness - Allows you to increase or decrease the sharpness of the
picture.
Picture preset
The P.MODE button can be used to select one of four preset picture
modes.
1. Press the P. M O D E button to select one of the following settings:
Standard
Vivid
-
-
Used for general viewing.
Produces high colour and contrast settings for
a brighter picture.
User
Soft
-
-
User defined settings.
Produces lower colour and contrast settings
for a softer picture.
Standard, Vivid, User or Soft will appear at the bottom of the
screen.
Note:
The picture preset function is not available through navigation of the
on screen menus.
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OPERATION________________________
Audio menu
The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference:
Volume, Balance, Audio Preset, Treble, Bass.
1. Press the MENU button until the AUDIO MENU appears.
2. Use the CHST button to select one of the following options:
3. Use the VOLWX button to adjust the levels to suit your personal
preference.
4. When finished, press the ESC button repeatedly until the menus
disappear.
Volume
Allows you to increase or decrease the audio volume of the
programme.
Balance
Allows you to adjust the volume balance between left and right audio
channels (stereo only).
Audio Preset
Select one of the following settings:
•
•
•
•
Personal - User defined preferences.
Voice - High treble, low bass for normal TV programming.
Music - High treble, high bass for music based programming.
Theatre - Low treble, high bass for live performances.
Personal, Voice, Music or Theatre will appear at the bottom of the
screen.
Note:
It is possible to scroll through the available options by repeatedly
pressing the A.MODE button.
Treble
Adjust the level of the high frequency ‘treble’ only.
Bass
Adjust the level of the low frequency ‘bass’ only.
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OPERATION ________________________
Using the TV as a monitor
Initial set PC mode
1. Switch on the TV by pressing the ON/OFF button on the top of
the TV or on the remote control.
2. Select the PC - RGB Input detailed on page 15.
The PC screen is automatically set. When a CD-Title runs, the
music is output from speakers.
Adjusting the display settings
The display settings can be adjusted to centre your viewing screen.
1. Press the MENU button until the PC MENU appears.
2. Use the CHST button to select one of the options listed below:
3. Use the VOLWX button to adjust any of the settings.
4. When finished, press the ESC button repeatedly until the menus
disappear.
Brightness
Allows you to increase and decrease the brightness of the display.
Contrast
Allows you to increase and decrease the contrast of the display.
Color Setting (Temperature)
Select one of the following settings:
•
•
•
User Define - Lets you adjust the R.G.B. gain levels.
6500k - Set the colour temperature to 6500k
9300k - Set the colour temperature to 9300k
Auto Config
Automatically adjusts the available options for the best viewing
configuration.
H.Position
Adjust the horizontal position of the picture.
V.Position
Adjust the vertical position of the picture.
Phase
Adjust the horizontal sync phase of the signal.
Clock
Adjust the TFT-LCD refresh rate to match the Video Input source
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TROUBLESHOOTING _______________
Troubleshooting
Problem
TV Problems
Possible Cause
The TV does not work.
Make sure that the power supply is connected and
that the mains supply is switched on.
Poor picture.
Is the aerial plugged in?
Try changing the direction of the outdoor aerial.
High buildings and hills can cause ghost pictures
or double images.
Check the channel is tuned properly.
Try adjusting the picture settings; brightness,
contrast, colour, sharpness.
Make sure the TV is not located close to electrical
appliances that may emit radio frequency
interference.
No TV picture.
Is the aerial plugged in properly?
Is the aerial lead damaged?
Are all the plugs in the aerial lead fitted correctly?
Is the TV in the correct input signal mode?
No sound.
No colour.
Is the sound muted? Press the Mute button.
Is the volume turned down?
Adjust the colour setting.
Check the programme is broadcast in colour.
Check the channel is tuned properly.
No response from the
remote control.
Is there an obstruction between the remote control
and the sensor on the TV?
Try changing the battery.
"CHECK CABLE OR
SIGNAL" message (PC
use)
Ensure that the signal cable is firmly connected to
the PC or video sources.
Ensure that the PC or video sources are turned on.
Horizontal bars appear
to flicker, jitter or
shimmer on the image
(PC use)
Adjust the Clock function.
Auto Tracking will clear it automatically.
Vertical bars appear to
Adjust the Phase function and then adjust the
flicker, jitter or shimmer Clock function.
on the image (PC use)
Auto Tracking will clear it automatically.
Screen is blank and
power indicator light is
steady amber or blinks
every 0.5 or 1 seconds
(PC use)
The monitor is using its power management
system.
Move the computer's mouse or press a key on the
keyboard.
Image is not centred on Auto Position will set the best position
the screen (PC use)
automatically.
Adjust the horizontal and vertical position.
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TROUBLESHOOTING _______________
If none of these solves the problem, switch the TV off then on again.
WARNING:
IF THIS DOES NOT WORK, CONTACT EITHER YOUR SUPPLIER OR
A QUALIFIED TV REPAIR TECHNICIAN. NEVER ATTEMPT TO
REPAIR THE TV YOURSELF.
Product Support:
Telephone:
Internet:
0870 920 1101
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE__________
Care and maintenance
Care of the screen
Clean the screen with a slightly damp, soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive solvents or cleaners as they may damage the TV
screen coating layer.
Always unplug the TV from the mains while cleaning.
How do I dispose of this product?
When your TV has reached the end of its life, contact your
local council regarding available recycling or disposal
options. Do not dispose of electrical products in the general
waste.
Please ensure that used batteries are disposed of safely.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION_________
Technical specification
Power Supply
Input
AC 230 V 50 Hz
12 V 5 Amps
5 A
Output
Fuse rating
Number of preset programmes
RF Aerial input
255
75 ohm (balanced)
NICAM Stereo/Mono
Audio output
LCD panel
Type
15" TFT-LCD
1,677,216 (8-bit)
1024 x 768
Display Colour
Max. Resolution
Interface
TTL/TMDS
Viewing Angle
120 degrees horizontal/100
degrees vertical
Contrast Ratio
350 : 1(typical)
250cd/m2
20 - 70 kHz
60 - 85 Hz
25 - 80 MHz
3W x 2
Brightness
Horizontal Frequency (PC)
Vertical Frequency (PC)
Clock
Max. Audio Output
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GUARANTEE _______________________
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of
original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials or
workmanship, the unit will either be replaced, a refund given
or repaired free of charge (where possible) during this period
by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit.
The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:
•
•
•
•
•
The guarantee is only valid within the boundaries of the country
of purchase.
The product must be correctly assembled and operated in
accordance with the instructions contained in this booklet.
The guarantee does not cover accidental damage, misuse, or
consumable items.
The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is resold or
has been damaged by inexpert repair.
The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental or
consequential damages.
This guarantee is in addition to and does not diminish your statutory,
or legal rights.
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