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    Positionin g the tv for the best re s u l t s , choose a position where light does not fall dire c t ly on the scre e n , and at some distance aw ay from radiators or other sources of heat. L e ave a space of at least 5 cm all around the tv for ventilation,making sure that curtains,cupboards etc. Ca...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1 introduction thank you for purchasing this digital television which benefits from the latest advances in technology. This handbook has been designed to help you install and operate your tv set. We would strongly advise you read it thoroughly. For a quick start up, we advise you to read the easy in...

  • Page 4: Front

    2 front rear presentation of the tv set tv keys: menu, - and +. The menu key is used to select the function to be a l t e re d .The - and + key s a re used select p rogrammes or modify the selected menu item. N o t e : when the childlock function is activa t e d ,t h e s e keys are unava i l a ble (...

  • Page 5: The Remote Control Keys

    3 the remote control keys select ext sockets press several times to select e1 (ext1), e2 (ext2) and e2 y/c. T v , v c r , dvd or sat operation press one of these keys to use the remote control directly in the corresponding mode (see p. 13) analogue or digital mode to switch the television in analogu...

  • Page 6: Overview of The Menus

    4 overview of the menus cursor keys to move within the menus to select.

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  • Page 8: Connections

    6 æ positioning the television set place your tv on a solid, stable surface. To avoid any dangerous situations and operating fault, do not place anything on the tv set and leave a space of at least 5cm around the appliance. Connections • insert the aerial plug into the m socket at the rear of the se...

  • Page 9: To Use The Digital Menus

    7 tuning-in the digital channels to use the digital menus store channels change channel number this menu enables you to make all the adjustments required to receive digital channels. æ press the menu key on the remote control to display the main menu . If the main menu does not appear, the televisio...

  • Page 10: Channel List

    8 this function is normally only used when first installing your television or to search for new digital channels that may have subsequently been launched by the broadcasters. æ within the getting started menu, press to select add channels . The search begins.The search operation takes a few minu t ...

  • Page 11: Viewing Preferences

    9 digital settings this menu enables you to adjust the digital settings. æ f rom the main menu , p ress to select viewing pre f e re n c e s . P ress to select digital settings . ê use the xy keys to select a menu item and Ï q to adjust : • p re f e rred language: you can select english , welsh or g...

  • Page 12: To Call Up The

    10 tuning-in the analogue channels to call up the analogue setup menu: æ use the key on the remote control to switch the tv to analogue m o d e. Open the door of the remote control and press the and keys at the same time.The analogue setup menu appears on the screen. There are two ways the analogue ...

  • Page 13: Favourite Channels

    11 favourite channels this menu allows you to choose which analogue channels can be accessed using the p keys on the remote control. Sort this menu allows you to re-number the analogue channels in the order you prefer. To exit from the analogue setup menu: press the red key twice. Give names this me...

  • Page 14: Using The Basic Functions

    12 using the basic functions analogue or digital mode to receive tv channels, your television is equipped with 2 different receivers, one is for digital channels, the other is for analogue channels. The key of the remote control enables you to switch the tv between analogue or digital mode.‘digital’...

  • Page 15: Screen Information

    13 screen information analogue channels pressing the key enables you to display the channel number, name, 16:9 mode and sound mode for a few seconds. Digital channels press the key to display or exit the on-screen tv guide. The top half of the screen shows the channel number, channel name, the name ...

  • Page 16: Automatic Switching

    14 the pictures you re c e i ve may be transmitted in 16:9 format (wide screen) or 4:3 format (conve n t i o n a l s c re e n ) . 4:3 pictures sometimes have a black band at the top and bottom of the screen (letterbox fo r m a t ) . This function allows you to optimise the picture display on screen....

  • Page 17: Selecting The Correct Mode

    15 subtitle selecting the correct mode different modes can be selected to suit different picture formats, use the following diagrams as a guide to which mode to use. æ 4:3 picture there are 4 possible modes for this type of picture 4:3 picture letterbox ê 16:9 picture x2 x5.

  • Page 18: Teletext

    16 teletext is an information system broadcast on certain tv channels which can be used like a newspaper. It can also provide subtitles for people with hearing difficulties or those unfamiliar with the programme language.This service is available on digital and analog channels in a numer of differen...

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    17 selection of digital teletext in addition to the teletext already described digital terrestrial television also gives access to a new and vastly improved digital teletext service, which includes high quality text and graphics as well as advanced navigation options. These services will become avai...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Settings

    18 adjusting the settings to display a settings menu using the cursor keys press settings . Select the picture , sound or features . Press .The menu appears. Use the y x keys to select an adjustment and Ï q to make that adjustment. The red key is used to exit from the menu displayed. Sound menu you ...

  • Page 21: Features Menu

    19 sound level this menu is used to balance the volume between the loudspeakers. æ select sound level (y key) and press . The sound level menu appears. Select test (y key) and press .A continuous sound is emitted from each channel in turn: left, right, centre and rear channel. ê use the Ï q keys to ...

  • Page 22: Features Menu

    20 features menu (continuation) timers select timers (y key) and press .The timers menu appears. Sleeptimer use the Ï q keys to enter the length of time after which the tv will switch to standby mode (up to 180 mins). To cancel: switch sleeptimer back to 0. Press the key to display the length of tim...

  • Page 23: Additional Digital Functions

    21 setting the timer (for video recording) this function enables you to program the television to provide a digital channel for recording.Your video recorder can then record a digital program. Important: the vcr must be connected to ext1. Please note that it is not possible to record from one digita...

  • Page 24: Parental Lock

    22 parental lock this feature enables you to limit the access to any particular channel by blocking it.Your unique code must then be entered before you can watch a locked channel. R e m a rk: this function is only accessible with a smartcard. Entering your parental code for the first time æ press th...

  • Page 25: Choosing Favourite Channels

    23 choosing favourite channels subscription information this function enables you to select channels that become yo u r f avo u r i t e s , and are there fo re easier and faster to access. When using the p keys to change channels when the favo u r i t e mode is on, o n ly those identified as your fa...

  • Page 26: Video Recorder

    24 video recorder (only) carry out the connections featured opposite. Use a good quality euroconnector cable. If your video recorder does not have a euroconnector socke t ,t h e only connection possible is via the aerial cabl e.You will therefo r e need to tune in your video recorder's test signal a...

  • Page 27: Amplifier

    25 carry out the connections featured opposite. Using the x key, select e2 (ext2) for a vhs or 8mm camcorder and e2 y/c for an s-vhs or hi-8 camcorder. For a mono sound camcorder, connect the sound signal to the audio l. Input. Use the e key on the remote control to reproduce the sound on the left a...

  • Page 28: External Loudspeakers

    26 external loudspeakers surround loudspeakers fm cordless surround speaker system (only available on certain models) for improved sound, you can connect 2 external l and r loudspeakers in the place of the left and right loudspeakers on the tv set. Connect as shown opposite and then switch off the i...

  • Page 29: Tips

    27 poor reception (in analogue mode) the proximity of high buildings may be responsible for ghost pictures, echoing or shadows. In this case, try manually adjusting your picture: see "fine tuning" (p.6) or change the orientation of the outside aerial. In the event of difficult reception (snowy pictu...

  • Page 30: Glossary

    28 16:9: refers to the ratio between the length and height of the screen. Wide screen televisions have a ratio of 16/9, conventional screen tv sets have a ratio of 4/3. Digital receiver :the television is equiped with an integrated digital tuner which enables you to receive a digital transmission wi...

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