Contents Safety Precautions ............................................... 2-3 Supplied Accessories .............................................. 4 Remote Control Buttons ......................................... 5 Control Panel Buttons ............................................. 6 Antenna Connections .............................................. 6 Preparation ............................................................... 7 Features .......................................................................... 7 Connecting external equipment .......................... 13 Via the Euro connector .................................................. 13 RGB mode ..................................................................... 13 Via the ANT (aerial) socket ............................................. 13 Decoder ......................................................................... 13 TV and Video Recoder (VCR) ......................................... 13 NTSC Playback ............................................................. 13 Search for and store the test signal of the video recorder ................................................................ 13 Connect the decoder to the video recorder ...................... 13 Before Switching on your TV ................................. 7 Power connection ............................................................. 7 Aerial Connections ........................................................... 7 How to connect external equipment ................................ 7 Remote Control Battery Installation .................................. 7 Switching the TV ON/OFF ....................................... 7 To switch the TV on .......................................................... 7 To switch the TV off .......................................................... 7 Initial Settings .......................................................... 8 Operating with the onset buttons ...................................... 8 Operating with Remote Control ......................................... 8 Menu System ............................................................ 8 Sound Menu ..................................................................... 8 Picture Menu ................................................................... 9 Feature Menu ................................................................. 10 Installation Menu ............................................................ 10 Program. Menu .............................................................. 11 Connecting external equipment .......................... 14 Typical Connections .............................................. 15 Typical Connections (Continued) ........................ 16 Typical Connections (Continued) ........................ 17 Typical Connections (Continued) ........................ 18 Typical Connections (Continued) ........................ 19 21-pin Euro connector and 21-pin Audio/Video .. 20 Troubleshooting .................................................... 21 Specifications ......................................................... 22 Other Features ....................................................... 12 TV Status ....................................................................... 12 Flash back ( ) ............................................................ 12 Double-digit (- / - -) ......................................................... 12 Picture Mode ................................................................. 12 Sleep Timer Last Minute Indicator .................................. 12 Sound Mute ................................................................... 12 No-Signal ....................................................................... 12 Blue Background During No-Signal ................................. 12 Volume Bar .................................................................... 12 AV Modes ...................................................................... 12 -1- Safety Precautions This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/ 68/EEC. This receiver should only be operated from a 220-240V AC, 50 Hz outlet. Ensure you select the correct voltage setting for your convenience. To prevent electrical shock, do not subject the AC power cord to damage by bending or twisting it, or by placing heavy items on top of it and do not place the AC power cord under the TV set. If the AC power cord becomes damaged, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately and call your dealer for service. ÃHhvÃTpxrÃPyr 68Ã!!!#ÃWÃ$ÃC To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not use the TV set in an excessively damp place. Do not place this television equipment on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The television equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the equipment. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the television equipment. Position the TV set out of direct sunlight and away from heat, as high temperatures can damage the cabinet, CRT, or other electronic parts. Do not cover ventilation slots with objects such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not cover the ventilation holes at the back of the TV set, this can cause fire or other serious problems. Leave an adequate open space behind the TV set for good ventilation. Never remove the back of the cabinet, as there is high voltage in the TV set. Please call for service. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts which are specified by the manufacturer or have the same specifications as the original one. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electrical shock, or other hazards. In order to ensure that the television is properly ventilated, leave a space of at least 10 cm around the set. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or a built-in cabinet. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet immediately if the TV set begins to make unusual noises or give off smoke or an odd smell, then call your dealer for service. Television equipment and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment and cart combination to overturn. Always disconnect your television from the mains and the aerial cables during thunderstorms. Even if your television is switched off, it can still be damaged by lightning striking the mains and/or aerial cable. Do not leave your TV set in Stand-by or operating mode when you leave the house. -2- In order to prevent electrical shocks and fires, ensure that the television is not subjected to splashes or spills of water, and avoid inserting objects or pouring any type of liquid into the set. To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flames on the top or near the TV set. If an object or liquid enters the set, disconnect the mains supply and contact technical service. Warning! Any intervention contrary to regulations, in particular, any modification of high voltage or a replacement of the picture tube may lead to an increased concentration of x-rays. Any television modified in this way no longer complies with license and must not be operated. Instructions for waste disposal: Packaging and packaging aids are recyclable and should principally be recycled. Packaging materials, such as foil bag, must be kept away from children.Batteries, including tho se which are heavy metal-free, should not be disposed of with household waste. Please dispose of used batteries in an environmentally sound manner. Find out about the legal regulations which apply in your area. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. Do place the TV set onto an even stand, table or track which size is bigger than the TV set. If the TV set is put onto a smaller size or uneven stand, table or track may cause the TV cabinet distort. Do not put or insert anything between TV set and the stand, table or track. The tube of your TV has a special coating. Do not knock or rub on the tube face with sharp or hard surfaces, otherwise you will damage the coating. To prevent damaging the surface of the television screen, remove finger prints only with a soft cloth dampened with glass cleaner. Do not use any abrasive cleaners. Do not use thinner, benzene or other strong chemical cleaners. CAUTION: For environmental and safety reasons, it is recommended that this television set is not left in standby mode whilst not in use. Switch it off using the main switch. During periods of absence from home it is also wise to disconnect the set by unplugging the mains plug. -3- Supplied Accessories /0& 8PGPV SÃU@ G@W DT DPI PQ@S6UD PI ÃH6I V6G D xpwhÃiátv ryrv hÃxy rt Ta ËI@T ÃU@G@W ËaDÏFeTa hGeF F@ a@GeTD ÃÒUHVU6UÏ SrrpÃur rvrÃhq ÃrqÃihrvr vÃhÃphvrÃuhÃv rrpvhyyÃqrvtrq sÃuvÃr Ii qÃxÃåvt ih rpÃryrvr A6 S@7I éÃU@G@W ËaI ` ÃQS DEËH 6ý QS@W È9aFPW ÈÃQ SËSV ýF6 Qyrh rà rhqÃuv à rh v ÃhhyÃph rsyyà irs rà vtà urÃpy Ãryrv v rphüà rÃq pvxà Q và h vrà Q à 8h rÃruvp à à i átvà rq à p Ãryrv h pvrÃx hvhà Bq h Ãyh hÃryÃhÃCh iyh vÃ~ hy à vry ÃuhiyiÃhà tr à ryrtvy rà và Ãr Ãi q Ãr ryrvÃvÃpyv Q trà rþ xà åv tà rq Ãåvt Ãih r pÃryrvr Q rqÃà å tà và rà v rþt hwrà ~ à tþx p à r à Ãà à à à à 8 yh vÃhpr ÃhhyÃv hv rÃqrÃhÃvyvh ry rv yÃp y Srr py Prhv ÃÃHhhy UrS"ÃÃ666 ÃÃÃÃ9Ã7hrvr -4- Remote Control Buttons = Stand By = Cursor Up = Cursor Right OK = OK = Info (Program Menu) 0 - 9 = Direct Program -/-- = Double Digit = Wide mode button P/CH+ = Program + + = Volume + = TV / Quit Menu = EXT button (SCART, RGB) Yellow = Feature Menu Blue = Installation Menu = Hold = Update = Index Page = Reveal = Expand = Mix = Teletext = Time Red = Sound Menu Green = Picture Menu = Mute I-II = No function = - Volume = Flash back button M = Menu = Cursor Down = Cursor Left - P/CH = -Program (;7 No function CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock of persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. -5- Control Panel Buttons 0(18 Speaker = Power On / Off = Volume -/+ CH = Program -/+ MENU = Menu Antenna Connections 2XWGRRU $QWHQQD &RQQHFWLRQV 9+) DQWHQQD 5RXQG RKP FRD[LDO FDEOH 9+)8+) 5HDU RI 79 9+)8+) DQWHQQD )ODW RKP WZLQ OHDG FDEOH 9+)8+) 5HDU RI 79 5RXQG RKP FRD[LDO FDEOH -6- Preparation Place TV on a solid surface. For ventilation, leave a space of at least 10 cm free all around the set. To prevent any fault and unsafe situations, please do not place any objects on top of the set. Use this apparatus in tropical and moderate climates. 2. Insert two batteries 1.5 V (R03 AAA size). Be sure to match the battery +/- terminals with the +/- marks inside the compartment. $ÃWÃ66 6ÃS" Features Remote Control Colour Television. 100 UHF / VHF / Cable channel presets. Cable Channel Compatible. Menu Driven functions. One Euro connector Socket. Mono Program custom name feature. Automatic search tuning. Sleep Timer. Child lock. Audio mute on no video signals. Auto switch off after 5 minutes of no signal. NTSC playback. 3. Replace the battery cover. Before Switching on your TV Power connection Important: The TV set is designed to operate on 220-240V AC, 50 Hz. After unpacking, allow the TV set to reach the ambient room temperature before you connect the set to the mains. Notes: Remove batteries if weak or if the unit is not in use for long periods. Do not mix old and new batteries. Incorrect installation of the batteries may damage the remote control. Aerial Connections Connect the aerial plug to the aerial input socket located at the back of the TV. Switching the TV ON/OFF You can operate your TV both using the remote control handset and onset buttons. How to connect external equipment See Connecting external equipment on page 14. See the instruction manuals provided with the external devices too. To switch the TV on Your TV will switch on in two steps: 1- Press the power button located on the front of the TV. Then the TV switches itself to standby mode and the RED LED located below the TV turns on. 2- To switch on the TV from stand-by mode either: Press a digit button on the remote control so that a programme number is selected, or, Press Power button and ...