Colour Television OWNER'S MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the set. See the label attached on the back cover and quote this information to your dealer when you require service. Model number Serial number : : P/NO : MFL42377910 (MC059D,486-403B/D) Contents Installation.........................................................2 Connection of external equipment..................2 Location and function of controls...................3 Basic operation.................................................5 On screen menus..............................................5 Setting up TV stations......................................6 Picture adjustment............................................9 Time setting.......................................................9 Other functions...............................................10 Troubleshooting check list.............................11 Installation Power This set operates on an AC mains supply, the voltage is as indicated on the label on the back cover. Never apply DC power to the set. In the event of thunderstorms or powercuts, please pull out the aerial and mains plugs. DISCONNECTING DEVICE FROM MAINS Mains plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must remain readily operable Never remove the back cover of the set as this can expose you to very high voltage and other hazards. If the set does not operate properly, unplug it and call your dealer. Aerial Connect the aerial cable to the socket on the back cover. For the best reception an outdoor aerial should be used. Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the set to rain or moisture. Do not place anything containing liquid on top of the set, this may cause a fire or could give an electric shock. Location Position your set so that no bright light or sunlight falls directly onto the screen. Care should be taken not to expose the set to any unnecessary vibration, moisture, dust or heat. Also ensure that the set is placed in a position to allow a free flow of air. Do not cover the ventilation openings on the back cover. Service Connection of external equipment Aerial socket 1. Connect the RF out socket of the VCR to the aerial socket on the back of the set. 2. Connect the aerial cable to the RF aerial in socket of the VCR. 3. Store the VCR channel on a desired programme number using the `Manual programme tuning' section. 4. Select the programme number where the VCR channel is stored. 5. Press the PLAY button on the VCR. set. 2. If the VCR is connected to the AV sockets on the set, press the TV/AV button to select AV (or A V1). 3. Press the PLAY button on the VCR. The VCR playback picture appears on the screen. Audio/Video in/out sockets (option) 1. Connect the audio/video out sockets of the VCR to audio/video in sockets of the set and in sockets of the VCR to out sockets of the VCR 2 Location and function of controls Remote control handset 1. POWER switches the set on from standby or off to standby. 2. NUMBER BUTTONS (option) switches the set on from standby or directly select a number. 3. MENU selects a menu. 4. D / E (Programme Up/Down) selects a programme or a menu item. switches the set on from standby. scans programmes automatically. F / G (Volume Up/Down) adjusts the volume. adjusts menu settings. OK accepts your selection or displays the current mode. 5. Q.VIEW returns to the previously viewed programme. 6. EYE/ (option) switches the eye function on or off. 7. SLEEP (option) sets the sleep timer. 8. MUTE switches the sound on or off. 9. TV/AV selects TV or AV mode. switches the set on from standby. 10. LIST displays the programme table. 11. FAVOURITE (option) selects a favorite programme. 12. I/II/ (option) selects the language during dual language broadcast. selects the sound output. 1 8 2 3 PR 9 4 5 6 7 VOL Q.VIEW OK PR VOL LIST 10 11 12 * option * 1 8 Battery installation The remote control handset is powered by two AAA type batteries. To load the batteries, turn the remote control handset over and open the battery compartment. Install two batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols ( + and - ) marked inside the compartment. 4 3 9 5 10 option 3 Location and function of controls Front panel - MAIN POWER (ON/OFF) switches the set on or off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Note : Only use the supplied remote control handset. (When you use others, they'll be not able to function.) POWER/STANDBY INDICATOR illuminates brightly when the set is in standby mode. dims when the set is switched on. MENU selects a menu. OK (option) accepts your selection or displays the current mode. F / G (Volume Up/Down) adjusts the volume. adjusts menu settings. D / E (Programme Up/Down) selects a programme or a menu item. switches the set on from standby. - - 4 Basic operation On and off 1. Press the main power button to switch the set on. 2. If the set is in standby mode, press the POWER, D / E, TV/AV or NUMBER buttons on the remote control handset to switch it on fully. 3. Press the POWER button on the remote control handset. The set reverts to standby mode. 4. Press the main power button again to switch the set off. Note : If, while the set is switched on, the mains plug is disconnected the set will switch to standby or power on when the mains plug is replaced in the mains power socket. Quick view Press the Q.VIEW button to view the previous programme you were watching. Mute function Press the MUTE button. The sound is switched off and the display appears. You can cancel it by pressing the MUTE, F / G, I/II/ (option) button. * On screen language selection (option) The menu can be displayed on the screen in desired language. First select your language. 1. Press the MENU button and then D / E button to select the Special menu . 2. Press the G button to select Language. 3. Press the G button and then D / E button to select your desired language. All the on screen displays will appear in the selected language. Press the OK or F button to select the Special menu. 4. Repeatedly press the MENU button to return to normal TV viewing. Programme selection You can select a programme number with the D / E or NUMBER buttons. Volume adjustment Press the F / G button to adjust the volume. On screen menus The dialogue between you and your set takes place on screen with an operator menu. The buttons required for the operating steps are also displayed. Note : In some models, Language, Blue back, Game, Booster will not display in the Special menu. Menu selection 1. Press the MENU button and then D / E button to display each menu. 2. Press the G button and then D / E button to select a menu item. 3. Press the G button to display the sub menu or the pull-down menu. 4. Change the setting of an item in the sub or pull-down menu with F / G or D / E. You can move to the higher level menu with OK or F button and to move to the lower level menu press the G button. 5 Setting up TV stations Up to 100 TV stations can be stored by programme numbers (0 to 99). Once you have preset the stations, you will be able to use the D / E or NUMBER buttons to scan the stations you programmed. Stations can be tuned using automatic or manual modes. Note : In some models up to 200 TV stations can be stored. Prog. edit menu appears on the screen. See the `Programme edit' section to edit the stored programme. 11. Repeatedly press the MENU button to return to normal TV viewing. Auto programme scan To automatically scan the pictures of stored programmes, press the D or E button for about 3 seconds. The picture of stored programmes appears on the screen one by one. Auto programme tuning All stations that can be received are stored by this method. It is recommended that you use auto programme during installation of this set. 1. Press the MENU button to select the Station menu . 2. Press the G button and then D / E button to select Auto prog.. 3. Press the G button to display the Auto prog. menu. 4. Press the G button. Select a TV system with the D / E button on the System pull-down menu; System Storage Normal Turbo { { { { BG I DK M To stop auto programme scanning, press any button except VCR buttons. Manual programme tuning Manual programme lets you manually tune and arrange the stations in whatever order you desire. Also you can assign a station name with five characters to each programme number. 1. Press the MENU button to select the Station menu. 2. Press the G button and then D / E button to select Manual. 3. Press the G button to display the Manual menu. 4. Press the D / E button to select Storage. 5. Press the G button to select the programme number. Select the desired programme number (0 to 99) with the F / G button or NUMBER buttons on the Storage pull-down menu. Any number under 10 is entered with a numeric `0' (or `00') in front of it, i.e. `05' (or `005') for 5. 6. Press the OK button. 7. Press the D / E button to select System. 8. Press the G button. Select a TV system with the D / E button on the System pull-down menu; BG : (Asia/New Zealand/M.East/Africa/ Australia) I : (Hong Kong/South Africa) DK : (East Europe/China/Africa/CIS) M : (USA/Korea/Philippines) (option) 9. Press the OK or F button. 10. Press the D / E button to select Channel. 11. Press the G button. Press the D / E button to select V/UHF or Cable on the Channel pull-down menu. If possible, select the channel number directly with the number buttons. Any number under 10 is entered with a numeric `0' (or `00') in front of it, i.e. `05' (or `005') for 5. 12. Press the OK or F button. 13. Press the D / E button to select Search. 14. Press the G button. Press the F / G button to commence searching on the Search pulldown menu. If a station is found the search will stop. 15. Press the OK button to store it. The display Stored will appear. 16. To store another station, repeat steps 4 to 15. 17. Repeatedly press the MENU button to return to normal TV viewing. (O}i{OOKOMENU ) BG : (Asia/New Zealand/M.East/Africa/ Australia) I : (Hong Kong/South Africa) DK : (East Europe/China/Africa/CIS) M : (USA/Korea/Philippines) (option) 5. Press the OK or F button. 6. Press the D / E button to select Storage. 7. Press the G button. Select the beginning programme number with the F / G button or NUMBER buttons on the Storage from pulldown menu. Any number under 10 is entered with a numeric `0' (or `00') in front of it, i.e. `05' (or `005') for 5. 8. Press the OK button. 9. Press the D / E button to select Normal or Turbo. Start. Option: In some models, you can only select Note : a. Turbo is faster than Normal and in some models, these searches will automatically store all receivable stations. b. If the programmed station has poor quality sound, select the system again in the Manual menu. 10. Press the G button to begin auto programming. All receivable stations are stored. To stop auto programming, press the MENU button. When auto programming is completed, the 6 Setting up TV stations Assigning a station name 1. Repeat the `Manual programme tuning' steps 1 to 3. 2. Press the D / E button to select Name. 3. Press the G button on the Name pull-down menu. 4. Press the D button. You can use a blank, +, , the numeric 0 to 9 and the alphabet A to Z. With the E button you can select in the opposite direction. 5. Select the position by pressing the F / G button and then take your choice of the second character, and so on. 6. Press the OK button. 7. Repeatedly press the MENU button to return to normal TV viewing. Booster (option) In some models, Booster is an optional function. Only a set with Booster can perform this function. If the reception is poor at the fringe area of TV signal, select Booster to On. When the picture condition is good, do not select Booster to On. 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Repeat the `Manual programme tuning' steps 1 to 3. Press the D / E button to select Booster. Press the G button. Press the D / E button to select On or Off on the Booster pull-down menu. Press the OK button. Repeatedly press the MENU button to return to normal TV viewing. OOOOCO1DOOOO5OOSO69 O1OOCO03OOOO6OOSO17 O2OOCO12OOOO7OOSO22 O3OOSO66OOOO8OOCO09 O4OOSO67OOOO9OOCO11 DeleteOOOCopy MoveOOOOOSkip (O}i{OOKOMENU ) Deleting a programme 1. Select a programme to be deleted with the D / E or F / G button. 2. Press the RED button twice. The selected programme is deleted, all the following programmes are shifted up one position. Copying a programme 1. Select a programme to be copied with the D / E or F / G button. 2. Press the GREEN button. All the following programmes are shifted down one position. Moving a programme 1. Select a programme to be moved with the D / E or F / G button. 2. Press the YELLOW button. 3. Move the programme to the desired programme number with the D / E or F / G button. 4. Press the YELLOW button again to release this function. Skipping a programme number 1. Select a programme number to be skipped with the D / E or F ...