This document is a user manual for Continu.us TV models CT-2270, CT-2860, and CT-3270. It provides comprehensive instructions for operating the television, setting up its features, and troubleshooting common issues. The manual emphasizes important safety instructions, details the various menus and settings, and explains how to attach the TV stand. It also includes information on USB operation and a limited warranty.

Function Description:

The Continu.us TVs are designed for general consumer use, offering standard television functionalities such as channel tuning, picture and audio adjustments, and external input support. They include features for both guest and master remote control, with the guest remote having limited configuration access. The TVs support various input sources including HDMI, VGA, YPbPr, and RF antenna. USB functionality allows for media playback of photos and music. Advanced features like Closed Captioning, Parental Controls, and a Commercial Menu are also integrated, making these TVs suitable for both residential and commercial environments like hotels.

Important Safety Instructions:

The manual highlights several critical safety instructions to ensure safe operation and prevent hazards. These include:

Caution Markings: The lightning flash symbol indicates uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product, posing an electric shock risk. The exclamation point symbol alerts users to important operating and maintenance instructions.
Battery Safety: Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced; use only the same or equivalent type.
Radiation Exposure: Use of controls or adjustments other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Fire/Shock Hazard: Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture, and do not place liquid-filled objects on or near it.
Servicing: Disconnect the AC power cord and contact a qualified technician if any trouble occurs. Servicing is required if the apparatus is damaged (e.g., damaged power cord, spilled liquid, dropped).
Earthing Connection: Apparatus with CLASS I construction must be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
California Proposition 65 Warning: The product may expose users to chemicals including lead, known to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Users are advised to wash hands after handling.
General Safety Rules: Read and keep all instructions, heed all warnings, follow all instructions, do not use near water, clean with a dry cloth, ensure proper ventilation, do not install near heat sources, do not defeat the safety purpose of polarized or grounding-type plugs, protect the power cord, use only manufacturer-specified attachments/accessories, use caution with carts/stands to avoid tip-over, unplug during lightning storms or long periods of disuse, and ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord is securely connected.

Technical Specifications (Inferred from manual content):

Models: CT-2270, CT-2860, CT-3270 (likely indicating different screen sizes or minor feature variations).
Inputs:
- HDMI (multiple ports, including HDMI2 with ARC on CT-2860/CT-3270)
- VGA (for PC connection)
- YPbPr (component video input, shared with AV audio)
- RF (Antenna Input Jack)
- Audio Input (shared for YPbPr and AV)
- PC Audio Input
- USB (USB2.0)
Outputs:
- Audio Output (R/L)
- Headphone Jack
- Optical Output Jack
Power: AC power (implied by power cord instructions).
Display: LED screen (mentioned in troubleshooting).
Remote Control: R230D1A (Guest Remote Control) and Master Remote (implied for full configuration access).
OSD (On-Screen Display): Supports multiple languages (default English), adjustable transparency, and timeout duration.
Tuner: Supports Air/Cable signal types, auto channel scan for analog and digital channels.
Audio Output: PCM (Analog Audio) and RAW (Digital Audio).

Usage Features:

Initial Setup Wizard: Guides users through language selection, time zone, daylight saving time, time format, and auto channel scan upon first power-on.
Picture Menu: Allows adjustment of Picture Mode (Standard, Soft, User, Dynamic), Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, and Color Temperature (Normal, Warm, Cool). User mode allows custom adjustments.
Audio Menu: Provides Sound Mode selection (Standard, User, Movie, Sports, Music), Treble, Bass, Balance, MTS (audio preference/language), Audio Language, Digital Audio Output, Surround Sound (On/Off), and AVL (Automatic Volume Leveling). TV Speaker can be turned On/Off.
Time Menu: Configures Sleep Timer (Off, 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min, 60min, 90min, 120min, 180min, 240min), Time Zone, Daylight Saving Time, Time Format (12-hour, 24-hour), and Auto Clock.
Setup Menu: Includes Menu Language, Transparent OSD, OSD Timeout, Closed Captioning settings (CC Mode, Analog CC, Digital CC, Option), Over Scan (On/Off), Input Label (to rename inputs), PC Settings (H-pos, V-pos, Clock, Phase, Auto for VGA mode), Restore Default, and Setup Wizard rerun option.
Parental Menu: Features Change Password, System Lock (locks TV buttons), Input Block (blocks input sources), US Rating (restricts content based on TV and MPAA ratings), Canada Rating (restricts content based on Canadian English and French ratings), RRT Setting (V-Chip rating table for digital channels), Reset RRT, Remote (selects between 4 different remotes), and Commercial Menu.
Commercial Menu: Designed for commercial environments, offering settings like Commercial Mode (On/Off), Boot Setting (Picture Mode, Default Volume, Max Volume, Boot Source, Boot Channel, Channel Select), Commercial Lock (Tuner Lock, Keypad Lock, Menu Lock), Power Save, TV to USB (exports configuration), USB to TV (imports configuration), On/Off Timer, Audio Output, Info Show, and Reset Commercial.
USB Operation: Supports playback of Photo and Music files. Users can navigate folders, select files, view file information (resolution, size, date, time for photos; album, title, bit rate, artist, sampling, year, size for music), and control playback (pause, prev, next, stop, repeat, playlist).

Maintenance Features:

Cleaning: Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
Troubleshooting Guide: Provides solutions for common issues such as a dark LED screen, no sound, picture movement/unsteadiness, and remote control malfunction. It advises checking connections, power, settings, and batteries.
Reset to Factory Defaults: The "Restore Default" option in the Setup Menu allows users to reset all TV settings to their original factory configuration.
Commercial Menu for Cloning: "TV to USB" and "USB to TV" features allow exporting and importing TV configurations (channel listings, commercial settings) via a USB flash drive, simplifying setup for multiple identical TV units, especially in commercial settings like hotels. This feature is model-specific, meaning different TV models/sizes require their own USB flash drives for cloning.
Qualified Technician: For persistent problems or damage, users are instructed to disconnect power and consult a qualified technician or manufacturer.

Continu.us CT-2270 - Attaching the TV Stand

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