TFT LCD Widescreen Television

Instruction Manual

TFTV1925/2225

Please read this manual carefully before connection and use

Precautions

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ???dangerous voltage??? within the product???s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric to persons.

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

For Customer Use:

Enter below the serial number that is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this information for future ref- erence.

Model No. TF-TV 1925/2225

Serial No.

Caution:

These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to manual for servicing instructions.

Power Supply:

Connect one end of the supplied power cord to the power jack on the unit rear panel and the other end to the AC100-240V wall outlet. If the unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect the plug from the outlet.

Power Management:

?????? Before plugging the power cord into the AC outlet, make sure that all the connections have been properly made.

?????? If the unit will not be used for a long period of time, disconnect the power and remove the batteries from the remote.

Precautions

FCC Statement:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

?????? This device may not cause harmful interference, and

?????? This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

?????? Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

?????? Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

?????? Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

?????? Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

LCD Information

The LCD panel used in this television contains millions of thin film transistors that have been manufactured using a high-technology process to deliver a crisp, clear, and detailed picture. Occasionally, a few of these transistors may become stuck or non-active; please note that this does not affect the performance of the television.

Copyright Protection

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance, and lending of disks are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Important Safety Instructions

111 Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

222 Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

333 Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

444 Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed.

555 Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

666 Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer. Use of other attachments may be hazardous.

777 Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements, or near a swimming pool and the like).

888 Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Use only with carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or tables recommended by the manufacturer

or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer???s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

999 A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

1111 Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings should never be blocked by placing the

product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper

ventilation is provided or the manufacturer instructions have been adhered to.

1111 Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

1111 Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug that has one blade wider than the other. This plug will only ???it into the power outlet in one direction. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the direction of the plug. If the plug should still fail to ???it, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

1111 Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point which they exit from the product.

1111 Protective Attachment Plug: The product may be equipped with an attachment plug with overload protection. This is a safety feature. See the operating instructions for replacement or directions to reset the protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug that has the same overload protection as the original plug as speci???ied by the manufacturer.

1111 Lightning: For added protection for this product, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning or power-line surges.

1111 Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.

1111 Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of ???ire or electric shock.

1111 Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shout-out parts that could result in a ???ire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

1111 Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to quali???ied service personnel.

Important Safety Instructions

2222 Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali???ied service personnel under the following conditions: a) when the power-supply or plug is damaged; b) if liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen into the product; c) if the product has been exposed to rain or water; d) if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a quali???ied technician to restore the product to its normal operation; e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way; f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance???this indicates a need for service.

2222 Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that your service technician has used replacement parts speci???ied by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ???ire, electric shock, or other hazards.

2222 Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.

2222 Wall or Ceiling Mounting: The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

2222 Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including ampli???iers) that produce heat.

2222 Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode (see ???igure).

Table of Contents

Main Features

This product incorporates the LCD display and the TV receiver in one system.

Multiple Mode

TV

AV

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT

HDMI

VGA

High Quality Property

High Resolution

Adopt an MPEG2 decoding format to achieve horizontal resolution more than 500 lines.

Superior sound

Built-in Dolby Digital decoder to output high quality sound effects.

Screen

Support the picture size of a normal screen (4:3) and a wide screen (16:9)

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Designed with color TFT liquid crystal display clearly shows the data.

NOTE: It is normal for a TFT screen to experience some light or dark spots appearing on the LCD screen.

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Package Contents

Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV/monitor. If any item is missing, contact your dealer.

a, Main Unit

b, Power Cord & RCA Cable c, Remote Control Unit

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Unit View

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1.TFT SCREEN

Present high resolution pictures

2.POWER INDICATOR

Lights blue in the standby/power-on mode, 9

3.REMOTE SENSOR

Sense the remote control signal.

4.VOL+/-

Adjust sound output level.

7.SOURCE

Press this button to display a working mode option menu, use the up/down direction button to select the desired mode, press OK to enter.

8.POWER

Press to turn on/off the player.

9.Wall Mounting Thread X 4

10.Connector Panel

11.Unit Stand

NOTE: See "Cable Connections" section for detailed description on connectors.

Wall Mounting - Attach the TV case to the wall

?????? Separate the TV case and the stand-base by removing screws before installation.

?????? Use the VESA standard mountings to fix the unit on the wall. Take care when mounting, it may cause damage or serious injury should it fall from its mountings. See the Specification page for VESA informaiton. A variety of mounts are available in your local retailer, see instructions when installing the unit.

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Remote Control

Remote Control Drawing

1.POWER

Press to turn on/off the unit.

2.Numeric Keypad Press to input data.

3."-" Button

Used with number buttons to access TV programs.

4.VOLUME +/-

Press to adjust sound level.

5.CH/LIST

Press to display the program list.

6.FORMAT

Press to set the screen format.

7.SLEEP

Press to access the sleep timer.

8.CC

Set the closed caption mode.

9.EPG

Access the Electronic Program Guide.

10.SOUND

Press to set the sound mode.

11.LIGHT

Press to set the front panel light on/off.

12.MUTE

Press to muffle/release sound.

13.RETURN

Press to reveal the previously viewed channel.

14.SOURCE

Press this button to display the working mode menu, use the up/down direction button to select a desired mode, press OK to enter.

15.CH+/-

Press to skip channels.

16.MENU

Press to show the system menu.

17.FAV

Press to display the favorite channel list.

18.P.Mode

Select the picture mode.

19.Direction &OK

Use direction buttons to select options in the system setup menu, press OK to confirm settings.

20.EXIT

Press to exit the system menu.

21.MTS

Set the audio mode.

22.INFO

Press to show the current working information.

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Remote Control

Remote Control

Preparation

?????? Remove the battery compartment cover located on the rear of the remote control. Insert 2 x ???AAA??? batteries, making sure to match their polarities (+/-) to the markings on the inside of the compartment. Replace the cover.

?????? Batteries in the remote will last for approximately 6 months under the normal use. Replace the batteries if the remote control does not work. Do not mix old with new batteries, or different types of batteries.

?????? Remove the batteries from the remote if it will not be used for a long period of time.

Warnings:

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, incinerate, or heat the battery (~212??F).

Keep batteries away from children.

Using the Remote Control

To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor of the player. Operate the remote within 20 feet of the sensor and at an angle of ??30 degrees.

The operating distance may vary depending on the brightness around.

Notes:

111 Do not point bright lights directly at the remote control sensor.

222 Do not place objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor.

333 Do not use this remote control unit while simultaneously operating the remote control unit of any other equipment.

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Cable Connections

Figure. Cable connections

Antenna/Power Connection

111 Connect TV RF sources to the antenna port. TV RF signals include: receiving antenna/CATV net. You can use 75 Ohm coaxial cable to connect outdoor antenna.

222 Insert one end of the supplied power cord to the player???s power jack and the other end to the 110-240V AC wall outlet.

Wall Outlet 100~240V

VGA Input - PC Connection

IMPORTANT NOTICE

111 Be sure to have all necessary connections properly done before connect the power supply.

222 If you have difficulty inserting the plug, turn it over and re-insert it.

333 If the product will not be used for a long period of time, disconnect the power.

The VGA port of the TV is capable of accepting high-definition signals from computers with a VGA output jack. When used as a computer moniter, turn off both units and then connect the VGA jack and the PC Audio In jack with a 15-Pin D-Sub cable and a 3.5mm stereo audio cable. The mentioned cables are not included with this product.

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Cable Connections

Coaxial Output - Digital Audio Output Connector

When MPEG audio or Dolby Digital audio is played, Dolby Digital bitstream or MPEG audio bitstream is sent to the player???s digital audio output connector. When the player is connected to a Dolby or MPEG audio decorder via this output socket, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in your home. An optical audio cable is required when a Dolby Digital decoder or MPEG audio decoder is used. The mentioned cable is not included with this product.

External Audio and Video Signal Input - HDMI, RCA, S-VIDEO,COMPONENT.

The player's AV function would enable users to view programs from external signal sources.

Four input modes are available for you to chose from, it ranks as below in regard to image definition: HDMI/

COMPONENT/S-VIDEO/RCA

NOTE:

We supply one set of AV cable and one piece of power cord with this product.

The white/red plug of the AV cable is for the audio L/R connection and the yellow plug for the video connection. The white/red plug of the AV cable can also be used separately to input the audio signal in the S-video/Component connection.

The rest of cable needed for other neccessary connections are not included with this product, please check with electronic store.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - When work with external device,

?????? Be sure to have all necessary connections properly done before connect the power supply.

?????? Set the unit into the relative input/output mode to enable the signal pass.

?????? Refer to the manual of external sources as well.

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Cable Connections

HDMI Input

HDMI (High De???inition Multimedia Interface) is a new type of connection that transmits digital audio and video signals simultaneously over a single cable. A HDMI cable is required for the HDMI connection.

These HDMI input connectors are capable of receiving video at resolutions up to 1080p (1080-progressive).

External AV Source

Component Input (Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr)

The component port is capable of accepting high-definition signals from standard video sources. (e.g., cable/ satellite boxes, DVD players, VCRs, etc.)

111 Connect the Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr port by the component cable to input the video signal. Component cabel is not included with this product.

222 Use the red and white plug of supplied AV cable to connect R,L port for audio transmission.

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Cable Connections

S-Video Input

The S-Video port is capable of accepting signals from standard video sources. (e.g., cable/satellite boxes, DVD players, VCRs, etc.)

111 Connect the S-Video port by the S-Video cable to input the video signal. S-Video cable is not included with this product

222 Connect the L, R port by the white/red plug of the supplied AV cable to input the audio signal.

External AV Source

RCA Input

The CVBS port is capable of accepting signals from standard video sources(e.g., cable/satellite boxes, DVD players, VCRs, etc.)

111 Connect the VIDEO port with the yellow plug of the the supplied AV cable.

222 Connect the L, R port with the white/red plug of the supplied AV cable to input the audio signal.

Supplied RCA Cable

External AV Source

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TV Function

Preparations

111 Connect cables.(Refer to the ???Cable Connections??? section for details). 222 Press the POWER button to turn on the player.

333 Press the MODE button to select the TV signal mode.

444 Press the CH+/- buttons to skip channels. Or you can press the number buttons to input channels directly. For the initial use, you need to scan channels under the Channel Menu. See the "Channel Menu" section for details.

System Setup Menu

Various features can be preset through the setup menu, please read this section carefully.

?????? Press MENU to display the system menu window..

?????? Press the left/right direction button to select the desired menu, press the down direction button or the OK button to enter.

While working with the menu,

111 Press the up/down direction button to select the option. 222 Press the left/right direction button to adjust.

333 Press MENU to exit/back up the setup menu.

Warm

Picture Menu

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TV Function

Audio Menu

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TV Function

Setup Menu

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TV Function

Channel Menu

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AV Function

The player???s AV input function would enable user to view programs from external signal sources. When input AV signals, read the user's manual of the external device as well.

111 Connect the external AV signal source. Refer to the ???Cable Connection??? section for details 222 Press the MODE button to select the relevant AV mode (AV, S-Video, Component, HDMI).

System Setup Menu

Various features can be preset through the system menu, please read this section carefully.

?????? Press MENU to display the system menu window..

?????? Press the left/right direction button to select the desired menu, press the down direction button or the OK button to enter.

While working with the menu,

111 Press the up/down direction button to select the option. 222 Press the left/right direction button to adjust.

333 Press MENU to exit/back up the setup menu.

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NOTE: Please see the TV section for menu descriptions

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PC Function

You can use the unit???s TFT LCD as your computer???s monitor.

111 Shut down the unit and the computer, connect the VGA jack and PC Audio In jack. See the ???Cable Connection??? section.

222 Turn on the units and press the MODE button to select VGA

System Setup Menu

Various features can be preset through the system menu, please read this section carefully.

?????? Press MENU to display the system menu window..

?????? Press the left/right direction button to select the desired menu, press the down direction button or the OK button to enter.

While working with the menu,

111 Press the up/down direction button to select the option. 222 Press the left/right direction button to adjust.

333 Press MENU to exit/back up the setup menu.

NOTE: Please see the TV section for menu descriptions.

Adjust the PC Screen

Upon switching to the PC mode, the moniter will be automatically regulated for a proper functioning. If the result is not up to your expectation, please perform the following steps to adjust the screen manually .

111 Enter the ???Advanced??? sub-menu from the SETUP menu, select ???Auto??? and press the left/right direction button to adjust the monitor automatically.

222 Or if you still have problem with the monitor after, adjust ???H-Pos???, ???V-Pos???, ???Clock??? as well as ???Phase??? accordingly under the SETUP menu.

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Trouble Shooting

If you have a problem with this device, please read the troubleshooting guide section and check our website at www.cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and firmware updates. If these resources do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support.

Speci???ications and manual are subject to change without prior notice.

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Specification

TFTV 1925/2225

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