HANNspree Flat Panel Television ST59 23A1 User Manual

23" Liquid Crystal Display  
2F, No.362, Rueiguang Rd., Neihu District,  
Taipei City 114, Taiwan, R.O.C.  
TEL: 886-2-87520000  
FAX: 886-2-87527092  
Television  
ST59-23A1  
User's Manual  
NTSCTVTWEN1203  
MAC-001150  
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Table of Contents  
6. Introducing the TV ....................................................... 17  
Features.................................................................. 18  
7. Checking Package Contents ........................................ 19  
8. Getting to Know Your TV ............................................. 20  
Front Panel Controls ............................................... 20  
Front View Ports ..................................................... 22  
Rear Panel Input and Output Ports ........................... 23  
9. Getting Started............................................................ 25  
Making Connections................................................. 25  
Connecting to an Antenna or Cable TV ..................... 26  
Connecting to a VCR, VCD or DVD Player using  
Component Video ............................................... 27  
Connecting to a Video Camera using S-Video ...... 28  
Connecting to a VCR, VCD or DVD Player using  
Composite Video................................................. 29  
Connecting Earphones ............................................. 30  
Connecting an Amplifier or Speakers ........................ 31  
Connecting to a PC .................................................. 32  
Connecting the Power Adapter ................................. 33  
Inserting a Flashcard ............................................... 34  
10. Using the TV .............................................................. 35  
Using the Remote Control ........................................ 35  
Turning the TV On and Off ....................................... 36  
Selecting Channels .................................................. 36  
Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 37  
Switching Source Signals ......................................... 37  
Using PIP and POP.................................................. 38  
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Using the Flashcard Feature .................................... 40  
Starting Flashcard ............................................... 40  
Remote Control Keys .......................................... 41  
Viewing Photos ................................................... 42  
Listening to Music ............................................... 44  
Watching Videos ................................................. 45  
Viewing Flashcard Files....................................... 45  
Using the Setup Menus ............................................ 46  
Music Setup ........................................................ 46  
Slide Show Setup ................................................ 46  
Movie Setup........................................................ 47  
Preferences ........................................................ 47  
11. Adjusting On Screen Display (OSD) Settings ............... 48  
OSD Setting Menus ................................................. 48  
Picture Settings ....................................................... 49  
Brightness .......................................................... 50  
Contrast ............................................................. 51  
Backlight (PC mode) ........................................... 52  
Hue .................................................................... 53  
Saturation ........................................................... 54  
Sharpness .......................................................... 55  
Black Level ......................................................... 56  
Color Temperature .............................................. 57  
Preset ................................................................ 58  
Audio Settings ......................................................... 59  
Treble................................................................. 60  
Bass ................................................................... 61  
Balance .............................................................. 62  
BBE, TruSurround, and EALA .............................. 62  
Earphone ............................................................ 63  
Preset ................................................................ 64  
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TV Settings ............................................................. 65  
TV/CATV ............................................................ 66  
MTS ................................................................... 67  
Auto Scan ........................................................... 68  
Channel Add/Erase ............................................. 69  
Favorite Channel................................................. 70  
PC Settings ............................................................. 71  
Phase ................................................................. 72  
Clock .................................................................. 73  
Auto Adjustment.................................................. 74  
DOS Mode .......................................................... 74  
Horizontal Position .............................................. 75  
Vertical Position .................................................. 76  
Miscellaneous Settings ............................................ 77  
Wide................................................................... 78  
Language ........................................................... 78  
Sleeper............................................................... 79  
Time ................................................................... 80  
12. Taking Care of Your TV .............................................. 81  
13. Troubleshooting.......................................................... 82  
14. Specifications ............................................................. 84  
PIP Operation Mode................................................. 85  
Computer Compatibility Chart................................... 86  
15. Glossary .................................................................... 87  
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Warranty and Service  
The instructions on this manual are for the model(s) listed on the front  
cover. Before you start reading, check your product number by looking  
at the rear of your TV.  
Thank you for purchasing our Liquid Crystal Display Television (LCD  
TV). With this product, you will be able to enjoy superior audio and  
video while enriching your lifestyle with advanced technology.  
The Hannspree TV is warranted for one year limited service from the  
date the product is received (as shown on the Warranty and Service  
Manual); please refer to the "Warranty and Service Manual" for the  
detailed warranty information.  
Hannspree provides complete service information in the included  
"Warranty and Service Manual" or directly from the Hannspree cus-  
tomer service center. Our service representatives will be very happy to  
serve you to your satisfaction.  
The Hannspree e-mail address:  
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Preface  
This manual is designed to assist users in setting up and using the LCD  
TV. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accu-  
racy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents.  
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.  
Copyright  
© Copyright 2004 Hannspree, Inc.  
All rights reserved. This product and related documentation are pro-  
tected by copyright and are distributed under licenses restricting their  
use, copying, and distribution. No part of this documentation may be  
reproduced in any form by any means without prior written authorization  
of Hannspree, Inc., and its licensors, if any.  
BBE, SRS, EALA Statement  
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.  
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 5510752 and  
5736897.  
BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound,  
Inc.  
BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence for bet-  
ter speech intelligibility and musical realism.  
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround  
technology is incorporated under license from SRS  
Labs, Inc.  
EALA is a trademark of New Japan Radio Co., Ltd.  
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Description of Warning Symbols  
Warning  
Caution  
This symbol is used to remind  
users to pay attention to  
important descriptions regard-  
ing usage and maintenance  
(repair) or additional impor-  
tant information related to this  
product.  
This symbol is used to remind  
users to pay attention to the  
danger of electric shocks due  
to dangerous internal non-  
insulated components.  
Electric Power Notice  
Electric power may cause personal injury and mechanical damage if it is  
misused. Although safety has been taken into consideration during the  
design and production of this product, electric shock or fire can result  
when the product is misused. To prevent potential danger, follow the  
instructions below when installing, operating and cleaning the product.  
In addition, read the following “Safety Notices” on page 7 carefully  
before using the product to ensure that your TV’s safety.  
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Safety Notices  
Power Supply Safety Notes  
1. To avoid electric shocks, do not use an extended power cord or  
an outlet that does not match this product's plug or leaves the  
plug exposed.  
2. This product has a 3-pin grounded plug. The third pin connects  
to ground; do not remove it.  
3. If the power cord or plug is damaged or worn, unplug it immedi-  
ately and contact a qualified service technician for mainte-  
nance.  
4. To avoid fire or electric shocks, do not overload electric power  
outlets.  
Installation Safety Notes  
Antenna  
We suggest that you use an outdoor antenna to get the best signal  
possible, unless you have cable TV or a centralized indoor antenna  
system. You may, however, use an antenna indoors if it is placed in  
a location free from interference.  
Location  
Avoid allowing the TV to get prolonged exposure to sunlight or  
other strong sources of heat to the TV. Leave sufficient distance  
between the TV and the wall to provide enough space for the emis-  
sion of heat.  
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Before You Proceed  
1. Read the Safety Notices and the User’s Manual carefully  
before turning the product on.  
2. Keep your User’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.  
Keep the box and packaging in case the product needs to be  
shipped in the future.  
3. Follow the product and warning label instructions.  
4. Any changes or modifications that do not follow the instructions  
in this manual will void this product's warranty.  
Warning  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this  
product to rain or moisture.  
Power  
To avoid danger of fires or electric shock, make sure that you use a  
proper adapter. The TV is compatible with the following adapter:  
• LI SHIN INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE CORP.:  
LSE0226B20150  
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Optimal Viewing Distance  
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Important Safety Instructions  
Read these instructions.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with a dry cloth.  
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa-  
ratus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A ground-  
ing type plug has two blades and a third ground-  
ing 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 electri-  
cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
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Protect the power cord from being walked on or  
pinched, particularly at the plug, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from  
the apparatus.  
Use only with a 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 from tip-over.  
Only use attachments/accessories specified by  
the manufacturer.  
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such as if the power-  
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been  
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,  
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or mois-  
ture, does not operate normally, or has been  
dropped.  
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Personal Safety  
To avoid overloading the power supply, do not  
plug too many electrical devices into a power  
outlet or extension cable.  
Dangerous high-voltage electric power compo-  
nents are located inside the TV. To avoid electric  
shock, do not disassemble the casing.  
Do not place or drop small metallic objects or  
flammable materials in the vent to avoid an elec-  
tric shock or a fire.  
If the TV is dropped, falls down, or is otherwise  
damaged, unplug the power cord immediately  
and notify a qualified service technician.  
If any fluid is sprayed or dropped into the TV,  
remove the power plug immediately and notify a  
qualified service technician.  
The screen of the TV is made of glass; be care-  
ful to avoid hitting or scraping it. If the screen is  
broken, avoid cutting yourself on the broken  
glass.  
Do not allow children to use the TV unattended  
to avoid accidents caused by improper opera-  
tion.  
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Installation  
To avoid damage to power circuits, do not place  
the TV in locations where there is excessive  
steam or dust.  
Do not place the TV on a bed, sofa, carpet, or in  
a sealed cabinet to avoid blocking the product's  
vents.  
Install the outdoor antenna as far away as possi-  
ble from power transmission lines to avoid possi-  
ble danger.  
Remove the power cord and antenna connector  
when there is a storm or when the TV is not in  
use for a long period to avoid electric shock from  
lightning.  
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Operation  
This product is designed for power sources as  
labeled on the casing. Avoid using any other  
power accessories to avoid electric shock or  
other damage.  
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The plug can be inserted into an outlet in only  
one direction. Notify a qualified service techni-  
cian if you cannot plug it in correctly.  
If there is any problem that cannot be resolved  
according to the instructions given in this man-  
ual, notify a qualified service technician immedi-  
ately. Do not attempt anything not described in  
this manual.  
Maintenance  
Do not attempt to repair the TV by yourself.  
Notify a qualified service technician. Ask the ser-  
vice technician to complete a safety inspection  
before switching on the power after completing  
any maintenance.  
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Regulatory Information  
FCC Compliance Statement1  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-  
ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm-  
ful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim-  
its are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-  
ference 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 deter-  
mined 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 to 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.  
Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modifications not  
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void  
your authority to operate the equipment.  
1. applies only to products purchased in the United States of America  
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DOC Compliance Notice1  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise  
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference  
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.This  
device complies with Canada ICES-003 Class B.  
CE Conformity Statement2  
This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council Direc-  
tive on the approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to  
Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC) and the Amendment Direc-  
tive (92/31/EEC), Low-Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amend-  
ment Directive (93/68/EEC).  
1. applies only to products purchased in Canada  
2. applies only to products purchased in the European Union  
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Introducing the TV  
Thank you for purchasing this Liquid Crystal  
Display TV. Your TV is designed to be safe,  
versatile, and easy to use. Its sleek, yet  
sturdy design makes it a decorative addition  
to your living room.  
You can watch standard NTSC broadcast or  
cable television channels, and easily  
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connect a VCR, VCD, or DVD player to the  
standard CVBS and S-Video input ports  
located at the rear and front of the unit. You  
can also use the TV as a monitor for your  
PC by connecting it through the DVI port.  
Convenient control buttons located on the front panel let you change  
channels, adjust the volume, and change display settings through an  
easy-to-use on-screen menu system. The TV speakers provide full,  
rich stereo sound and a convenient audio output port lets you  
connect to an external audio system or headphones.  
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Features  
• 23-inch color TFT LCD TV  
• Safe, sturdy construction  
• Built-in dual TV tuner  
• Audio/video support:  
– Stereo audio inputs  
– Composite video inputs  
– Component video input  
– S-Video inputs  
– 3.5 mm stereo headphone output  
– DVI input  
• On-screen display (OSD) menu system  
• Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS) with SAP  
• Built-in 7.5W+7.5W stereo audio amplifier  
• PIP/POP  
• Flashcard reader  
• Image Enhancement Technology  
– 3:2 pull down  
– DCDi  
– 3 D Y/C comb filter  
• Noise Reduction  
• De-interlace  
• Edge Enhancement  
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Checking Package Contents  
Checking Package Contents  
Make sure the following components are included in the box. Contact  
your vendor immediately if anything is missing or damaged.  
TV  
MENU  
AUTO/MUTE SOURCE  
User’s Manual  
(TV + RC)  
Quick Start Guide  
Warranty and Service  
Manual  
User's M  
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Quick S  
tart  
Guide  
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manual  
Cables  
Power Cord  
Power Adapter  
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Getting to Know Your TV  
Getting to Know Your TV  
Front View Controls  
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MENU  
AUTO/MUTE SOURCE  
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S
VIDEO  
L
R
VIDEO  
AV4  
MENU  
AUTO/MUTE SOURCE  
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2
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Description  
Function  
Turns the on-screen display (OSD)  
menus on and off. In PC mode, both the  
green and red LED are illuminated,  
indicating sleep status.  
1
2
Menu  
Changes the channel. Press S to  
increase the channel number. Press T  
to decrease the channel number.  
Select channel  
These buttons are also used to navigate  
OSD menus.  
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Description  
Function  
Point the remote control towards the  
sensor to operate the TV.  
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4
Infrared sensor  
Power button and  
LED  
Turns the TV on and off. The green LED  
indicates power on.  
Press the + button to increase the  
volume. Press the button to decrease  
the volume.  
These buttons are also used to navigate  
OSD menus.  
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6
Adjust volume  
Press this button to disable sound.  
Press this button again or press the  
volume adjust buttons directly to restore  
sound.  
Auto/Mute  
In PC mode, press this button to  
automatically adjust the screen for your  
PC’s display adapter.  
Selects the input source to be displayed  
(TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, AV5 [card  
reader], or PC).  
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Source  
Speakers  
Produce high quality sound.  
Insert a CF card into this slot to view the  
contents of the CF card. Use the  
Flashcard feature to view the contents.  
AV5–FLASHCARD  
slot  
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Front View Ports  
MENU  
AUTO/MUTE SOURCE  
S
VIDEO  
L
R
VIDEO  
AV4  
S VIDEO  
ViDEO  
L
R
AV4  
1
2
Description  
Function  
Use the AV4 input to connect an external  
device, such as a VCR or a VCD/DVD  
player.  
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AV4  
Audio Input (L, R): white and red audio  
cables.  
Video Input (S-Video or Video): yellow  
(video) or S-Video cable.  
2
Headphone line out Connects to headphones  
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Rear Panel Input and Output Ports  
LINE OUT  
AV1  
Rr  
AV2  
AV3  
R
L
VIEDO  
AN  
DV  
LINE IN  
R
L
R
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Pb  
Y
R
L
VIEDO  
S
-VIEDO  
DC IN  
LINE OUT  
AV 1  
PR  
AV 2  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
AV 3  
L
DVI  
LINE IN  
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L
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PB  
Y
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L
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VIDEO  
ANT  
DC-IN  
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Description  
DVI  
Function  
1
2
Connects to a PC’s DVI port.  
Line in  
Connects to a PC’s line/audio in port.  
Connects to external amplifier or  
speakers.  
3
Line out  
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Description  
Function  
Use the AV1 input to connect an external  
device, such as a VCR or a VCD/DVD  
player with a component output.  
Audio Input (L, R): white and red audio  
cables.  
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AV1  
Video Input (Y, PB, PR): video cables.  
Use the AV2 input to connect an external  
device, such as a VCR or a VCD/DVD  
player.  
Audio Input (L, R): white and red audio  
cables.  
AV2  
AV3  
Video Input (S-Video or Video): yellow  
(video) or S-Video cable.  
Use the AV3 input to connect an external  
device, such as a VCR or a VCD/DVD  
player with a composite output.  
Audio Input (L, R): white and red audio  
cables.  
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Video Input (Video): yellow (video)  
cable.  
Antenna/cable TV  
line in  
Connects to an antenna or CATV cable  
television line.  
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DC-IN  
Connects to the included power adapter.  
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Getting Started  
Getting Started  
Making Connections  
Open the back cover by pulling it toward you and lifting it upwards to  
get access to the input and output ports as shown:  
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