COLOUR TELEVISION Owner's Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS PICTURE IN PICTURE (OPTION) TELETEXT Safety Instructions ENG Do not expose the television to extreme temperature conditions or to extreme humidity conditions. Do not expose the television to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. Do not expose the television to any liquids. Never put objects of any kind into the television, and do not place a water-containing vessel on the television. During a storm conditions (especially when there is lightning) unplug the television from the mains socket and aerial. Do not step on or twist the power cord. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Please use a soft and dry cloth (not containing volatile matter) when you clean the TV. If the television is broken, do not try to repair it yourself. Contact qualified service personnel. If the remote control is not used for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store it in a cool, dry place. Do not drop the remote control. This device is not for use in industrial environments. Caution CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash and arrow head within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of "dangerous voltage" inside the product. The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of important instructions accompanying the product. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the TV set and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz. 2 ENG Contents FOREWORD Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... Caution .......................................................................................................... 2 2 CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TELEVISION View of Your Television ................................................................................. Infrared Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext & PIP) .................... Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control................................................ Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network ................................... Switching Your Television On and Off........................................................... Placing Your Television in Standby Mode ..................................................... Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control ................................................. Plug & Play Feature....................................................................................... Viewing the Demonstration............................................................................ Choosing Your Language.............................................................................. 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 11 11 SETTING THE CHANNELS Storing Channels Automatically..................................................................... Sorting the Stored Channels ......................................................................... Storing Channels Manually............................................................................ Assigning Names to Channels ...................................................................... Skipping Unwanted Channels ....................................................................... Fine Tuning Channel Reception .................................................................... 12 13 14 16 17 18 USING YOUR TELEVISION (continued) Changing the Picture Standard ..................................................................... Adjusting the Picture Settings........................................................................ Extra Picture Settings (Scan mode / Digital NR / Tilt / LNA) ............................................................. Setting the Blue Screen................................................................................. Selecting the Picture Size.............................................................................. Freezing the Current Picture ......................................................................... Changing the Sound Standard ...................................................................... Adjusting the Sound Settings ........................................................................ Selecting the Turbo Sound ............................................................................ Extra Sound Settings (Auto volume / Melody / Pseudo stereo / Virtual surround) ........................... Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) .................................. 19 20 21 22 22 22 23 24 24 25 26 3 ENG Contents (continued) USING YOUR TELEVISION Setting the Sleep Timer ................................................................................. Setting and Displaying the Current Time....................................................... Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ....................................... Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) : Option................................................. 27 28 29 30 USING THE TELETEXT FEATURE Teletext Feature ............................................................................................ Displaying the Teletext Information ............................................................... Selecting a Page by Number......................................................................... Using FLOF to Select a Page........................................................................ Storing Teletext Pages .................................................................................. 32 32 33 34 34 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONNECTIONS Connecting to the External Input/Outputs...................................................... Connecting to the Audio Output .................................................................... Connecting to the RCA Input......................................................................... Connecting to the S-Video Input.................................................................... Connecting Headphones ............................................................................... Viewing Pictures From External Sources ...................................................... 35 35 36 36 37 37 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE Automatic Degaussing to Remove Colour Patches....................................... Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel................................ Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only)............................................ 38 38 39 Symbols Press Important Note 4 View of Your Television ENG Input Source Selection Remote Control Sensor Menu Display Standby Indicator Volume Increase Volume Decrease Power On/Off Next Channel Previous Channel Audio Input (R, L) Video Input S-Video Input Headphone connector Rear of the TV 75 2 MONITOR AUDIO OUT L SCART Audio/Video Input/Output 1 RGB R Monitor Audio Output 75 Coaxial Connector for Aerial/Cable Network 5 Infrared Remote Control ENG AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF/ TELETEXT STORE STILL PICTURE VCR OR DVD FUNCTIONS; - STOP - REWIND - PLAY/PAUSE - FAST FORWARD PIP TELEVISION STAND-BY PIP FUNCTIONS (OPTION); - PIP ON/OFF - INTERCHANGE THE MAIN AND SUB PICTURE (SWAP) - STILL - SIZE SELECTION (SIZE) - LOCATION SELECTION (LOCATE) - SCAN - SOURCE SELECTION (TV/VIDEO) - CHANNEL SELECTION (P/) MAKE THE REMOTE CONTROL WORKS FOR TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD PLAYER. DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION The remote control might not be compatible with the TV manufactured by another company. ONE/TWO-DIGIT CHANNEL SELECTION/ TELETEXT PAGE HOLD TUNER/CABLE NETWORK SELECTION NEXT CHANNEL/ TELETEXT NEXT PAGE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY/ TELETEXT REVEAL EXTERNAL INPUT SELECTION/ TELETEXT MODE SELECTION (LIST/FLOF) MENU DISPLAY/ PROGRAMME SELECTION BY NAME VOLUME DECREASE VOLUME INCREASE TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH-OFF PREVIOUS CHANNEL\ TELETEXT PREVIOUS PAGE TELETEXT DISPLAY/ MIX BOTH TELETEXT INFORMATION AND THE NORMAL BROADCAST PICTURE SIZE/ TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION TURBO SOUND SOUND MODE SELECTION/ TELETEXT SUB-PAGE PICTURE MENU DISPLAY PICTURE EFFECT SELECTION SOUND MENU DISPLAY SOUND EFFECT SELECTION FASTEXT TOPIC SELECTION The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. 6 Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control ENG You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: Purchase the television Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly 1 2 Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it. Insert two R03, UM4, "AAA" 1.5V or equivalent batteries taking care to respect the polarities: - on the battery against - on the remote control + on the battery against + on the remote control Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote control and pressing it back into place. 3 Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: An outdoor aerial A cable television network A satellite network 1 2 In the first three cases, connect the aerial or network input cable to the 75 coaxial socket on the rear of the television. If you are using an indoor aerial, you may need to turn it when tuning your television until you obtain a picture that is both sharp and clear. For further details, refer to: "Storing Channels Automatically " on page 10 "Storing Channels Manually" on page 12 Rear of the TV or Cable Television Network 7 Switching Your Television On and Off ENG The mains lead is attached to the rear of your television. Front of the TV 1 If you have purchased this television in the United Kingdom, refer to page 39 for further instructions on plug wiring. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. 2 The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the television and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz. " button (On/Off) on the front of the television. The Standby indicator on the front of the television lights up. Press the " Result: 3 Press the POWER ( ) button on the remote control to switch the television on. Result: The programme that you were watching last is reselected automatically. stored If you have not yet"Storingany channels, No clear picture appears. Refer to Channels Automatically" on page 12 or "Storing Channels Manually" on page 14. 4 To switch your television off, press the " " button (On/Off) again. Placing Your Television in Standby Mode Your television can be placed in Standby mode, in order to reduce: Power consumption Wear of the cathode ray tube The Standby mode can be useful when you wish to interrupt viewing temporarily (during a meal, for example). 1 Press the POWER ( ) button on the remote control. Result: The screen is turned off and the Standby indicator on the front of the television lights up in red. 2 To switch the television back on, simply press the POWER ( ) button again. Do not leave your television in Standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on holiday, for example). Turn your television off by pressing the " " button (On/Off) on the front of the television. It is best to unplug the set from the mains and aerial. 8 Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control ENG The remote control is used mainly to: Change channels and adjust the volume Set up the television using the on-screen menu system The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions. Button Viewing Function Used to display the next stored channel. Used to display the previous stored channel. Menu Function Used to select the previous menu option. Used to select the next menu option. PIP P P to -/-- Used to display the corresponding channels. Used to select a channel numbered ten or over. Press this button, and the "--" symbol is displayed. Enter the two-digit channel number. Used to decrease the volume. Used to... Display a submenu containing selections for the current menu option. Search backwards manually for channels Reduce a menu option value. Used to... Display a submenu containing selections for the current menu option. Search forwards manually for channels Increase a menu option value. Used to increase the volume. MUTE Used to switch the sound off temporarily. To turn the sound back on, press this button again, or press the - or + button. MENU Used to display the on-screen menu system. Used to switch the television on wh ...