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TFT-LCD TELEVISION OWNER`S MANUAL MODEL: L40A9-AD Please READ this manual carefully before operating your TV, and retain it for future reference.
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Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the family ! Dear Haier product owner: Thank you for your confidence in Haier. You`ve selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today. We`ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come.
Warning WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. *To avoid electric hazards, it is strongly suggested that the back cover not be opened, as there is no any accessory inside the casing.
Important The product should be tightly fixed to avoid drop damages and even fire. Do not locate the product close to water or oil, which may cause fire hazards. Do not use damaged or worn electric plugs and keep electric cord away from heat sources to avoid electric shocks or fire hazards.
Buttons and interface location - This is a simplified representation of front panel. - Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. Buttons and functions 1 Channel number increase and decrease. 2 Volume decrease:for lowering the volume or adjusting the menu. Volume increase: for enhancing the volume or adjusting the menu.
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Buttons and interface location USB Socket VIDEO2 Input Connects the video signal from a video device. AUDIO2 Input connect to hear stereo sound from an external device. Switch power on/off Power Cord Socket This TV operates on AC power. The voltage is indicated on the specifications page.
Remote controller Battery loading 1.Slide open the cover of the battery compartment on the back of the remote controller. 2.Load two 5# alkaline batteries in the compartment. (plus and minus poles to respective mark) 3.Replace the cover of the battery compartment. Precautions As strong light may interfere the signals, change your position to...
Remote controller key function Picture still MUTE Switches the sound on or off. S-Video mode select S-Video. TV/VIDEO Selects: TV, Video NUMBER buttons CHANNEL select is not available OK button VOLUME UP/DOWN Increases/decreases the sound level. Picture mode option standard, Soft, Bright, Personal Zoom Auto adjustment...
Effective range of remote controller Effective range left Ensure the remote controller is pointed toward the remote controller windows on the display. No obstacles should be placed between the remote controller and the remote controller window. The effective receiving scope for the signal is 8 meters to the front of the remote controller windows, and 45 to the left or right side and 20 above or below the control windows.
External Equipment Connections - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. outdoor antenna Antenna input 75 standard coaxial type twin-lead cable Antenna adapter Note * It is recommended that you'd better use 75 disturbance caused by airwave.
External Equipment Connections DVD setup How to connect . Connect the DVD video outputs (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) to the COMPONENT (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) INPUT jacks on the TV and connect the DVD audio outputs to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV, as shown in the figure.
Avoid keeping a fixed image on the TV's screen for a long period of time. The fixed image may become permanently imprinted on the screen. 3 The synchronization input form for Horizontal and Vertical frequencies is separate. RS-232 L40A9-AD->1024x768), COMPONENT L-AUDIO-R Pb/Cb...
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External Equipment Connections Connect Loudhailer 1. Face the LCD screen upside down on a clean blanket or a bracket and pay attention not to indent the casing. Lay the two speaker aside of the LCD. 2. Lay a nnectent bracket on the speaker and hind rind, Fix 8 ST4X8 screws to the speaker and hind rind.
External Equipment Connections Power source AC Outlet Wider Hole and Blade Polarized AC Cord Plug TO USE AC POWER SOURCE Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert the AC cord plug into a standard polarized AC outlet. NOTES: Never connect the AC line cord plug to other than the specified voltage.
Switching ON/OFF the TV set In the manual, the OSD (on screen display) may be different from your TV`s because it is just an example to help you with the TV operation. Power ON/OFF - CH + - VOL + TV/AV MENU POWER Switching ON/OFF the TV set...
Watching TV Program You can watch TV program in a presetting channel. Watching TV program To select the TV mode Before watching TV program, you may ensure your tv in TV mode. Press TV/AV button to select tv mode. How to select the desired program Using "Program number"...
Watching TV Program continued Watching TV program If the colour of some channel is abnormal Usually this should be set in the auto position. However if the colour displayed on the screen are incorrect, you can manually select the correct colour system.
Searching Channel This TV set has three methods to set channels, which are respectively full automatic, manual search fine tune. In this section, how to use the remote control to set channel is explained. You can also use buttons on the TV set to set channel. Full automatic search mode Automatic search Press the MENU button and...
Manual search Manual search Press the CH+/- buttons or the PROGRAM NUMBER 0-9 button to choose desired channels regard channel 1 as example Press the MENU button and VOL+/- button, till the tuner menu shown on the right display on the screen. Press the CH+/- buttons to select "...
Fine tune Fine tune If the picture and/or sound are poor, try using the FINE TUNE feature. Do not use this feature unless reception is poor. Press the CH+/- buttons or NUMBER 0-9 button to choose desired channels regard channel 8 as example Press the MENU button and VOL+/VOL- button, till the tuner menu shown on the right display...
Picture Control Functions Multiple picture modes How to select picture modes You can quickly select the desired picture mode from three preset modes and one customized mode. Press the PSM button to select the desired picture quality. Four kinds of picture modes (i.e., "Standard", "Soft", "Bright","Personal", ) can be selected in turn.
Sound Control Functions Multiple sound modes How to choose sound mode Press the SSM button to select the desired sound quality. Four kinds of sound modes (i.e., Personal , Standard and News ) can be selected in turn. Sound mode Sound quality A spare setting that can be adjusted to Personal...
Equalizer and mute MUTE How to use Equalizer Press the MENU and VOL+/ VOl- button , till the sound menu shown on the right display on the screen. Press the CH+/- buttons to select "Equalizer", then press the VOL+ buttons, the menu shown on the right display on the screen.
Time Functions Clock setting and timer on/off functions Clock setting The clock will only work if the TV set is turned on or in standby. When the set is disconnect from the power supply or is turned off by the main power on the rear panel, the clock loses power and will need to be reset when the power is reconnected.
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Time Functions Remind Time and Remind Program setting How to use the remind time and program Program remind timer, that displays an on-screen reminder prompt, when a program on a different channel is due to start. Press the MENU and VOL+/- button to call up the timer menu on the screen.
Multiple aspect ratio and language Multiple aspect ratio and language setting How to choose picture aspect ratio Using ZOOM buttons. Press the ZOOM button to select the desired picture ratio. Four kinds aspect ratio models (i.e., Normal , Wide and Zoom ) can be selected in turn.
Multiple OSD position Multiple OSD position setting How to choose OSD position Using " " buttons. OSD posi " " buttons Press the OSD posi picture position. Five kinds of position models (i.e., Center , Left T , Right T Left B ) can be selected in turn.
Calendar search and time skip This TV set has been designed to search the calendar from the year 1901 to 2100. Calendar search and time skip To choose calendar search Press the MENU button and VOL+/VOL- button , till the function menu shown on the right display on the screen.
Others functions Program Edit Edit Scan Edit Scan DISPLAY Shuttle Scan Nicam and display functions Program edit and Scan Press the Edit button, the calender menu display on the screen. Press CH+/- or VOL+/- button to select program, then press the number buttons 4 to set favorite program.
PC setting PC setting Sequence NOTE select the appropriate frequency to obtain desired effect. If the signal of receive is excess, the picture can be not displayed or wrong on the screen. PC setting Press PV/DVI button to select PC mode. Press the MENU button and VOL+/VOL- button , till the signal menu shown on the...
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PC setting In VGA and DVI input mode, H-Position and V-Position can be adjusted to eliminate transverse line interference. Multiple picture position setting continued PC setting Press the MENU button and VOL+/VOL- button , till the signal menu shown on the right display on the screen.
Stream media broadcast system Stream media play prepare 1. Supporting equipment 1.Equipment supporting Mass and Storage agreements include USB, mobile hard disk, card reader, some MP3 and digital camera. 2 . E q u i p m e n t s u p p o r t i n g P T P agreement includes some digital camera.
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Stream media broadcast system Stream media system setup Note: Memory cards or USB devices are not supplied with this TV. USB setup 1 Insert USB in the card slots at the right side the TV. 2 Insert it to be clicked in. 3 Press USB button on the remote controller to enter the stream media system.
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- Do not subject the card to excessive pressure or strong impacts. - Malfunctions of the unit or card may result in data loss or damage to the card. - Haier shall not accept any liability for damage or loss of stored data. Warning: Memory cards can be swallowed by young children.
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Stream media broadcast system Color.SYS Sound.SYS Edit Scan Shuttle Time.Skip Swap Zoom/Move Sleep Left/Prev Right/Next EXIT DOWN Pause Enter ZOOM HELP To start the media play Press USB button to enter media play system. Press Up or DOWN to select the desired option. Press ENTER button to enter desired option.
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Stream media broadcast system Color.SYS Sound.SYS Edit Scan Shuttle Time.Skip Swap Zoom/Move Sleep Left/Prev Right/Next EXIT DOWN Pause Enter ZOOM HELP Note: the play file menu are different with your USB devices. To select stream media broadcast system Press Up or DOWN button to select "card"or "USB".
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Stream media broadcast system Color.SYS Sound.SYS Edit Scan Shuttle Time.Skip Swap Zoom/Move Sleep Left/Prev Right/Next EXIT DOWN Pause Enter ZOOM HELP To enjoy music Press UP/DOWN button to select "Music" option. Press ENTER button to enter play menu. Press UP/DOWN button to select desired music, and then press ENTER button to play music.
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Stream media broadcast system To play Movie Press UP/DOWN button to select "Movie" option. Press ENTER to enter play menu. Press again UP/DOWN button to select desired music, and press again ENTER button to play it. On screen display, press turn: File-Play Back Control-Auto channel-Play Mode...
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Stream media broadcast system Color.SYS Sound.SYS Edit Scan Shuttle Time.Skip Swap Zoom/Move Sleep Left/Prev Right/Next EXIT DOWN Pause Enter ZOOM HELP To select the Music and PIC item Press UP/DOWN button to select "Music and PIC" option, and press ENTER button to enter menu.
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Stream media broadcast system Copy file function "File Copy" item. the copy menu. enter the file menu, and press UP/DOWN button to select "Card" or "USB" card or USB, and select the Color.SYS Sound.SYS files to copy, then press Edit Scan Shuttle Time.Skip...
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Stream media broadcast system Color.SYS Sound.SYS Edit Scan Shuttle Time.Skip Swap Zoom/Move Sleep Left/Prev Right/Next EXIT DOWN Pause Enter ZOOM HELP To select language . Press UP/DOWN to select "SETUP " item. . Press ENTER button to enter the SETUP menu, .and press again ENTER button to enter language option.
Maintenance - Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen .
Troubleshooting For the sake of time and cost, it is strongly recommended that you check out the problem by yourself according to the instructions listed hereunder before contacting the after-sales service for technical assistance. Problem No picture, no sound Good picture, no sound Failure of remote controller...