Sony KV-29XL70K: instruction
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Manual for Sony KV-29XL70K
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410313741
Trinitron Colour
Television
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Operating Instructions
Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety Information”
section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference.
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Инструкции за използване
Преди да използвате телевизора, прочетете раздела
"Информация за безопасността" на това ръководство.
Запазете това ръководство за бъдещи справки.
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Návod k použití
Před zapnutím televizoru si prosím pozorně přečtěte část
"Bezpečnostní upozornění" v tomto návodu. Návod si uschovejte
i pro budoucí potřebu.
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Kezelési utasítás
Mielőtt elkezdené használni a televíziót, kérjük, olvassa el a jelen
kézikönyv Biztonsági tudnivalók c. szakaszát. Őrizze meg a
kézikönyvet későbbi használatra.
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Instrukcja obsługi
Przed przystąpieniem do eksploatacji telewizora należy zapoznać się z
rozdziałem "Informacje dotyczące bezpieczeństwa" w niniejszej instrukcji.
Prosimy o zachowanie niniejszej instrukcji do wglądu w przyszłości.
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Инструкция по эксплуатации
Перед тем как включить телевизор, просим Вас ознакомиться с
разделом "Общие правила техники безопасности" настоящей
инструкции. Сохраняйте настоящую инструкцию на будущее.
KV-29XL70K
©2004 by Sony Corporation
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Sony FD Trinitron Colour Television.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
• Symbols used in the manual:
• Informs you of possible hazards.
• Shaded buttons on the remote control show
• Important information.
you the buttons you have to press to follow
• Information on a feature.
the sequence of the instructions.
• 1,2... Sequence of instructions.
• Informs you of the result of instructions.
Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Safety Information.................................................................................................................................... 4
Overview
Overview of Remote Control Buttons....................................................................................................... 5
Overview of TV Buttons .......................................................................................................................... 6
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Installation
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control............................................................................................. 6
Connecting the Aerial and VCR .............................................................................................................. 6
First Time Operation
Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning ...................................................................................... 7
Menu system
Introducing and Using the Menu System................................................................................................. 9
Menu Guide:
Picture Adjustment.......................................................................................................................... 9
Sound Adjustment .......................................................................................................................... 10
Sleep Timer .................................................................................................................................... 11
Language/Country .......................................................................................................................... 11
Auto Tuning .................................................................................................................................... 11
Programme Sorting......................................................................................................................... 12
Programme Labels ......................................................................................................................... 12
AV Preset........................................................................................................................................ 12
Manual Programme Preset............................................................................................................. 13
Noise Reduction ............................................................................................................................. 14
AV3 Output ..................................................................................................................................... 15
TV Speakers................................................................................................................................... 15
RGB Centring ................................................................................................................................. 15
Picture Rotation .............................................................................................................................. 16
PIP Input......................................................................................................................................... 16
PIP Position .................................................................................................................................... 16
Teletext.................................................................................................................................................. 17
Additional Information
Connecting Optional Equipment.............................................................................................................. 18
Using Optional Equipment....................................................................................................................... 19
Specifications........................................................................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................... 21
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Safety Information
This set is to operate on a 220-240V AC
For environmental and safety reasons, it
Never push objects of any kind into the
supply only. Take care not to connect
is recommended that the TV set is not
set as this could result in a fire or electric
too many appliances to the same power
left in standby mode when not in use.
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
socket as this could result in fire or
Disconnect from the mains. However,
the set. If any liquid or solid object does
electric shock.
some TVs may have features which
fall into the cabinet, do not operate the
require they are left in standby. The
TV. Have it checked immediately by
instructions in this manual will inform
qualified personnel.
you if this applies.
Do not open the cabinet and the rear cover
For your own safety, do not touch any
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
of the TV. Refer to qualified service
part of the TV, power lead or aerial lead
expose the TV to rain or moisture.
personnel only.
during lightning storms.
Do not cover the ventilation openings of
Never place the TV in hot, humid or
To prevent fire, keep inflammable
the TV For ventilation, leave a space of
excessively dusty places. Do not
objects or naked lights (eg candles)
at least 10cm all around the set.
install the TV where it may be
away from the TV.
exposed to mechanical vibrations.
Clean the screen and cabinet with a soft,
Pull out the power lead by the plug.
Take care not to place heavy objects
lightly dampened cloth. Do not use any type
Do not pull on the power lead itself.
on the power lead as this could result
of abrasive pad, alkaline cleaner, scouring
in damage.
powder or solvent, such as alcohol or
We recommend you wind any excess
benzine, or antistatic spray. As a safety
lead around the holders provided on
precaution, unplug the TV before cleaning
the rear of the TV.
it.
Place the TV on a secure stable stand.
Unplug the power lead before moving
Do not cover the ventilation
Never attempt to move the TV and stand
the TV. Avoid uneven surfaces, quick
openings of the TV with items such
together -always move the TV and stand
steps or excessive force. If the set has
as curtains or newspapers etc.
separately. Do not place the TV on its
been dropped or damaged, have it
side or face up. Do not allow children to
checked immediately by qualified
climb on to it.
service personnel.
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Overview of Remote Control Buttons
1 To temporarily switch off TV:
ql
1
Press this button to temporarily switch off TV (the standby indicator
on TV lights up). Press again to switch on TV from standby mode.
To save energy we recommend switching off completely when TV is
2
not in use.
qk
After 15 minutes without a signal and without any button being
pressed, the TV switches automatically into standby mode.
3
2 Selecting input source:
qj
4
Press this button repeatedly until the desired input symbol of the
qh
5
source appears on the TV screen.
qg
6
3 Selecting channels:
Press these buttons to select channels.
qf
7
For double-digit programme numbers, enter the second digit within
2.5 seconds.
8
4 Previous channel button:
Press this button to watch the last channel selected (provided you
qd
9
watched it for at least 5 seconds).
5 This button only works in Teletext mode.
6 This button only works in Teletext mode.
qs
q;
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7 Selecting Teletext:
Press this button to switch on teletext.
qa
8 Control pad:
• When MENU is switched on, use these buttons to operate the
menu system. For details refer to “Using the Menu System” on
page 9.
• When MENU is switched off, press OK to show a channel
overview. Then press v or V to select the channel and then press
the OK button again to watch the selected channel.
9 Selecting screen format:
qg Selecting Sound effect:
Press this button to view programmes in 16:9
Press this button repeatedly to change the sound
mode. Press again to return to 4:3 mode.
effect.
q; Selecting channels:
qh Selecting Picture mode:
Press this button to select the next or previous
Press this button repeatedly to change the picture
broadcast channel.
mode.
qa Muting the Sound:
qj Displaying on Screen information:
Press this button to mute TV sound. Press again
Press this button to display all on-screen
to restore the sound.
indications. Press again to cancel.
qs Adjusting TV volume:
qk Swapping screens:
Press this button to adjust the volume of the TV.
Whilst you are in “PIP” mode, press this button to
swap the two screens.
qd Displaying the menu system:
Press this button to display the menu on the TV
ql PIP (Picture in Picture):
screen. Press again to remove the menu display
Press this button to watch another source in a
from the TV screen.
small picture (PIP) within the main TV picture.
Press again to cancel. To select the source you
qf Selecting TV mode:
want to watch, refer to the chapter “PIP Input” on
Press this button to switch off “PIP”, teletext or
page 16.
video input.
Besides the TV functions, all coloured and green symbol buttons are also used for Teletext operation. For
more details, please refer to “Teletext” section of this instruction manual.
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Overview of TV Buttons
Standby
indicator
On/Off
switch
Press on the
mark on the door
flap to reveal the
Selecting
control panel.
Input source
Programme Up or Down
Buttons (Selects TV
channels)
Headphones
4 4
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jack
S video Input
Video Input
Audio
Auto Start Up
Volume control
jack
jack
Input jacks
Button
buttons
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control
Make sure you insert the supplied batteries observing the correct polarities.
Always remember to dispose of used batteries in an environmental friendly way.
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Connecting the Aerial and VCR
Connecting cables are not supplied.
VCR
or
Scart lead is optional
For more details of VCR connection, please refer to the section “Connecting
Optional Equipment” of this instruction manual.
6 Overview-Installation
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Switching on the TV and Automatically Tuning
The first time you switch on your TV, a sequence of menu screens appear on the TV enabling you to:
1) choose the language of the menu screen, 2) choose the country in which you wish to operate the TV,
3) adjust the picture slant 4) search for and store all available channels (TV Broadcasts) and 5) change
the order in which the channels (TV Broadcasts) appear on the screen.
However, if you need to change any of these settings at a later date, you can do that by selecting the
appropriate option in the (Set Up menu) or by pressing the Auto Start Up Button on the TV set.
1
Connect the TV plug to the mains socket (220-240V AC, 50Hz).
The first time that the TV set is connected, it is usually turned on.
If the TV is off, press the on/off button on the TV set to turn on
the TV.
The first time you switch on the TV, a Language menu appears
automatically on the TV screen.
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2
Press the v or V button on the remote control to select the
Language
language, then press the OK button to confirm your selection.
i
v
Svenska
From now on all the menus will appear in the selected language.
Norsk
English
Nederlands
Français
Italiano
i
V
Select Language:
OK
3
The Country menu appears automatically on the TV screen. Press
Country
the v or V
button to select the country in which you will operate the
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v
Sverige
TV set, then press the OK button to confirm your selection.
Norge
-
Italia
Deutschland
• If the country in which you want to use the TV set does not
Österreich
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V
appear in the list, select “-” instead of a country.
Select country:
OK
• In order to avoid wrong teletext characters for Cyrillic
languages we recommend you select Russia as the country
if your own country does not appear in the list.
4
Because of the earth’s magnetism, the picture might slant. The
Picture Rotation menu allows you to correct the picture slant if it
If picture slants, please
adjust picture rotation
is necessary.
Not necessary
a) If it is not necessary, press the v or V button to select Not
Adjust now
necessary and press OK.
b) If it is necessary, press the v or V button to select Adjust now,
OK
then press OK and correct any slant of the picture between –5
and +5 by pressing the v or V button. Finally press OK to store.
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Switching on the TV and Automatically Tuning
5
The Auto Tuning menu appears on the screen. Press the OK
button to select Yes.
Do you want to start
automatic tuning?
Ye s
No
OK
6
The TV starts to automatically search and store all available
Auto Tuning
broadcast channels for you.
Programme: 01
System: B/G
This procedure could take some minutes. Please be patient
Channel: C21
and do not press any buttons, otherwise the automatic tuning
will not be completed.
Searching...
If no channels were found during the auto tuning process then
a new menu appears automatically on the screen asking you
No channel found
Please connect aerial
to connect the aerial. Please connect the aerial (see page 6)
Confirm
and press OK. The auto tuning process starts again.
OK
7
After all available channels are captured and stored, the
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting menu appears automatically on the
Programme:
01 TVE
screen enabling you to change the order in which the
02 TVE2
03 TV3
channels appear on the screen.
04 C33
05 C27
06 C58
a) If you wish to keep the broadcast channels in their tuned order,
Select channel:
OK
Exit:
MENU
go to step 8.
b) If you wish to store the channels in a different order:
Programme Sorting
Programme:
1 Press the v or V button to select the programme number that
01 TVE
02 TVE2
has the channel (TV Broadcast) you wish to rearrange, then
03 TV3
04 C33
press the b
button.
05 C27
06 C58 05 C27
2 Press the v or V button to to select the new programme
Select new position:
OK
number position for your selected channel (TV Broadcast),
Exit:
MENU
then press B.
3 Repeat steps b)1 and b)2 if you wish to change the order of
the other channels.
8
Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the screen.
MENU
Your TV is now ready for use.
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Introducing and Using the Menu System
Your TV uses an on-screen menu system to guide you through the operations. Use the following
buttons on the Remote Control to operate the menu system:
1
Press the MENU button to switch the first level menu on.
MENU
2
• To highlight the desired menu or option, press v or V button.
• To enter to the selected menu or option, press b.
• To return to the last menu or option, press B
.
• To alter the settings of your selected option, press v/V/B or b.
• To confirm and store your selection, press the OK button.
3
Press the MENU button to remove the menu from the screen.
MENU
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Menu Guide
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
Picture Adjustment
Picture Adjustment
PICTURE ADJUSTMENT
Mode: Personal
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Contrast
The “Picture Adjustment” menu allows you to alter
Brightness
Brightness
the picture adjustments.
Colour
Colour
Sharpness
Sharpness
Hue
Hue
Reset
Reset
To do this:
OK
OK
After selecting the item you want to alter press the b
button, then repeatedly press the v/V/B or b buttons
to make any adjustments and finally press the OK
button to store.
This menu also allows you to customise the picture
mode based on the programme you are watching:
v Personal (for individual settings).
v Live (for live broadcast programmes, DVD and
Digital Set Top Box receivers).
v Movie (for films).
• Brightness, Colour and Sharpness can only be altered if “Personal” mode is selected.
• Hue is only available for NTSC colour signal (e.g: USA video tapes).
• Select Reset and press the OK button to return the picture settings to their factory preset levels.
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Introducing and Using the Menu System
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
SOUND ADJUSTMENT
Picture Adjustment
The “Sound Adjustment” menu allows you to alter the
Mode: Personal
sound settings.
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
To do this:
Hue
Reset
After selecting the item you want to alter press the b
OK
button, then repeatedly press the v/V/B or b buttons
to make any adjustments and finally press the OK
button to store.
Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment
Effect: Natural
Effect: Natural
Treble
Treble
Bass
Bass
Balance
Balance
Reset
Reset
Dual Sound: Mono
Dual Sound: Mono
Auto volume: On
Auto volume: On
OK
OK
Effect bvNatural: Enhances clarity, detail and presence of sound by using the “BBE
High Definition Sound system”*.
v Dynamic: “BBE High Definition Sound system”* intensifies clarity and presence
of sound for better intelligibility and musical realism.
v Dolby**Virtual: Simulates the sound effect of “Dolby Surround Pro Logic”.
v Off: Flat response.
Treble bBLess b More
Bass bBLess b More
Balance bBLeft b Right
Reset Resets the sound to the factory preset levels.
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Dual Sound b • For a stereo broadcast:
v Mono.
v Stereo.
• For a bilingual broadcast:
v Mono (for mono channel if available).
v A (for channel 1).
v B (for channel 2).
Auto VolumebvOff: volume level changes according to the broadcast signal.
v On: volume level of the channels will stay the same, independent of the broadcast
signal (e.g. in the case of advertisements).
• If you are listening to the TV through headphones, the “Effect” option is automatically switched to “Off”.
• If you select “Dolby Virtual” in the “Effect” option, the “Auto Volume” option is automatically switched to
“Off” and vice versa.
*The “BBE High Definition Sound system” is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from
BBE Sound, Inc. It is covered by U.S. Patent No. 4,638,258 and No. 4,482,866. The word “BBE” and
BBE Symbol are trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
**This TV has been designed to create the “Dolby Surround” sound effect by simulating the sound of
four speakers with only two speakers, when the broadcast audio signal is Dolby Surround encoded.
The sound effect can also be improved by connecting a suitable external amplifier (for details refer
to “Connecting to external audio Equipment” on page 19).
**Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Introducing and Using the Menu System
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
SLEEP TIMER
Picture Adjustment
The “Sleep Timer” option in the “Timer” menu allows
Mode: Personal
you to select a time period for the TV to automatically
Contrast
Brightness
switch itself into the standby mode.
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
To do this:
OK
After selecting the option, press the
b button then
press the v or V button to set the time period delay
(max. of 4 hours) and finally press the OK button to
store.
Timer
Timer
Sleep Timer: Off
Sleep Timer: Off
• While watching the TV, you can press the
button on the remote control to display the time
remaining.
• One minute before the TV switches itself into
OK
OK
standby mode, the time remaining is displayed on
the TV screen automatically.
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LANGUAGE / COUNTRY
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
The “Language/Country” option in the “Set Up” menu
Contrast
Brightness
allows you to select the language that the menus are
Colour
Sharpness
displayed in. It also allows you to select the country
Hue
Reset
in which you wish to operate the TV set.
OK
To do this:
After selecting the option, press the
b button then
proceed in the same way as in the steps 2 and 3 of
Set Up
Set Up
the section “Switching On the TV and Automatically
Language/Country
Language/Country
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
Tuning” on page 7.
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
AUTO TUNING
Picture Adjustment
Mode: Personal
The “Auto Tuning” option in the “Set Up” menu allows
Contrast
Brightness
you to automatically search for and store all available
Colour
Sharpness
TV channels.
Hue
Reset
To do this:
OK
After selecting the option, press the
b button then
proceed in the same way as in TV steps 5 and 6 of
the section “Switching On the TV and Automatically
Set Up
Set Up
Tuning” on page 8.
Language/Country
Language/Country
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
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Introducing and Using the Menu System
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
PROGRAMME SORTING
Picture Adjustment
The “Programme Sorting” option in the “Set Up”
Mode: Personal
menu allows you to change the order in which the
Contrast
Brightness
channels (TV Broadcasts) appear on the screen.
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
To do this:
OK
After selecting the option, press the
b button then
proceed in the same way as in step 7 b) of the section
“Switching On the TV and Automatically Tuning” on
Set Up
Set Up
page 8.
Language/Country
Language/Country
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
PROGRAMME LABELS
Picture Adjustment
The “Programme Labels” option in the “Set Up” menu
Mode: Personal
Contrast
allows you to name a channel using up to five
Brightness
characters (letters or numbers).
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
To do this:
OK
1 After selecting the option, press the b button, then
press the
v or V buttons to select the programme
number of the channel you wish to name.
Set Up
Set Up
2 Press b button. With the first element of the Label
Language/Country
Language/Country
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
column highlighted, press v or
V buttons to select
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
a letter or number (select “-“ for a blank), then
AV Preset
AV Preset
press the
b button to confirm the character. Select
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
the other four characters in the same way. Finally
OK
OK
press the OK to store.
AV PRESET
Picture Adjustment
The “AV Preset” option in the “Set Up” menu allows
Mode: Personal
you to designate a name to the external equipment
Contrast
Brightness
you have connected to the sockets of this TV.
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
To do this:
OK
1 After selecting the option, press the
b button, then
press the v or
V buttons to select the input source
you wish to name (AV1, AV2 and AV3 represent
the rear Scart sockets and AV4 is for the front
Set Up
Set Up
Language/Country
Language/Country
connectors). Then press the b button to confirm.
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
AV Preset
2 A predefined label automatically appears in the
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
label column:
OK
OK
a) If you want to use one of the 6 predefined
labels (CABLE, GAME, CAM, DVD, VIDEO or
SAT), press the v or
V buttons to select the
desired label, then press OK button to store.
b) If you want to set a different label, select Edit
and press b button. Then with the first element
highlighted, press the v or
V buttons to select
a letter, number or “-“ for a blank, then press b
button to confirm the character. Select the
other four characters in the same way. Finally
press the OK button to store.
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Introducing and Using the Menu System
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
MANUAL PROGRAMME PRESET
Picture Adjustment
The “Manual Programme Preset” option in the “Set
Mode: Personal
Up” menu allows you to:
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
a) Preset channels or the VCR channel one by one
Hue
Reset
to the programme order of your choice.
OK
To do this:
1 After selecting the ”Manual Programme Preset”
Set Up
Set Up
option, press the
b button then with Programme
Language/Country
Language/Country
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
option highlighted press the
b button.
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
Press the v or
V buttons to select which
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
AV Preset
programme number you want to preset the
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
channel to (for VCR, select programme number
OK
OK
“0”). Then press the B button.
2 The availability of this option depends on
the country you have selected in the
GB
“Language/Country” menu.
After selecting the System option, press the
b
button. Then press the v or
V buttons to select the
TV Broadcast system (B/G for western European
countries or D/K for eastern European countries).
Press the B button.
3 After selecting the Channel option, press the b
button. Then press the v or
V buttons to select the
channel tuning (“C” for terrestrial channels or “S”
for cable channels). Next press b button. After
that, press the numbered buttons to directly enter
the channel number of the TV Broadcast or the
VCR channel. If you do not know the channel
number, press the v or
V buttons to search for it.
When you have tuned to the desired channel,
press the OK button twice to store.
Repeat all the above steps to tune and store more
channels.
b) Label a channel using up to five characters.
To do this:
After highlighting the Programme option, press
the PROG +/- button to select the programme
number of the channel you wish to name. When
the programme you want to name appears on the
screen, select the Label option and press
b
button. Next press the v or
V buttons to select a
letter, number or “-“ for a blank. Press the
b button
to confirm thecharacter. Select the other four
characters in the same way. After selecting all the
characters, press the OK button twice to store.
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Introducing and Using the Menu System
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 / Function
c) Manually fine tune the TV to obtain a better
Picture Adjustment
picture reception if the picture is distorted.
Mode: Personal
Contrast
Normally the automatic fine tuning (AFT) is in
Brightness
Colour
operation, but you can alter it manually.
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
To do this:
OK
Whilst watching the channel (TV Broadcast) you
wish to fine tune, select the AFT option and press
b button. Next press the v or
V buttons to adjust
Set Up
Set Up
the fine tuning between -15 and +15. Finally
Language/Country
Language/Country
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
press the OK button twice to store.
Programme Sorting
Programme Sorting
Progamme Labels
Progamme Labels
AV Preset
AV Preset
Manual Programme Preset
Manual Programme Preset
d) Skip any unwanted programme numbers when
Detail Set Up
Detail Set Up
they are selected with the PROG +/- buttons.
OK
OK
To do this:
After highlighting the Programme option, press
the PROG +/- button to select the programme
number you want to skip. When the programme
you want to skip appears on the screen, select
the Skip option and press the b button. Next
press the v or
V buttons to select Yes. Finally
press the OK button twice to confirm and store.
To cancel this function afterwards, select “No”
instead of “Yes” in the step above.
e) View and record scrambled channels when using
a decoder connected directly to the Scart socket
3/ 3 or through a VCR.
S
The availability of this option depends on
the country you have selected in the
“Language/Country” menu.
To do this:
Select the Decoder option and press the b
button. Next press the v or
V buttons to select
On. Finally press the OK button twice to confirm
and store.
To cancel this function afterwards, select “Off”
instead of “On” in the step above.
NOISE REDUCTION
Picture Adjustment
The “Noise Reduction” option in the “Detail Set Up”
Mode: Personal
Contrast
menu allows you to automatically reduce any picture
Brightness
Colour
noise visible in the broadcast signal.
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
To do this:
OK
After selecting the option, press the b button. Then
press the v or
V buttons to select Auto. Finally press
the OK button to confirm and store.
Set Up
Detail Set Up
Language/Country
Noise Reduction:
Auto
To cancel this function later on, select “Off” instead of
Auto Tuning
AV3 Output:
TV
TV Speakers:
On
Programme Sorting
“Auto” in the step above.
RGB Centring:
0
Progamme Labels
Picture Rotation:
0
AV Preset
PIP Input: AV1
Manual Programme Preset
PIP Position:
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
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AV3 OUTPUT
Picture Adjustment
The “AV3 Output” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu
Mode: Personal
allows you to select the source to be output from the
Contrast
Brightness
Scart connector 3/ 3 so you can record from
S
Colour
Sharpness
this Scart any signal coming from the TV or from
Hue
Reset
external equipment connected to Scart connectors
OK
1/ 1 or 2/ 2 or the front connectors
S
4 or 4 and 4.
If your VCR supports Smartlink, this procedure
Set Up
Detail Set Up
is not necessary.
Language/Country
Noise Reduction:
Auto
Auto Tuning
AV3 Output:
TV
Programme Sorting
TV Speakers:
On
Progamme Labels
RGB Centring:
0
Picture Rotation:
0
To do this:
AV Preset
PIP Input: AV1
Manual Programme Preset
PIP Position:
After selecting the option, press the b button. Then
Detail Set Up
OK
press the v or
V buttons to select the desired output
OK
signal: TV, AV1, AV2, AV4, YC4 or AUTO.
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If you select “AUTO”, the output signal will always be the same one that is displayed on the screen.
If you have connected a decoder to the Scart socket 3/ 3 or to a VCR connected to that Scart
S
socket, please remember to set the “AV3 Output” to “AUTO” or “TV” for correct unscrambling.
TV SPEAKERS
Picture Adjustment
The “TV Speakers” option in the “Detail Set Up”
Mode: Personal
menu allows you to mute the TV speakers in order to
Contrast
Brightness
listen to the TV from an external amplifier connected
Colour
Sharpness
to the audio outputs on the rear of the TV set.
Hue
Reset
OK
To do this:
After selecting the option, press the b button. Then
press the v or
V buttons to select Off. Finally press
the OK button to confirm and store.
Set Up
Detail Set Up
Language/Country
Noise Reduction:
Auto
Auto Tuning
AV3 Output:
TV
TV Speakers:
On
Programme Sorting
To cancel this function later on, select “On” instead of
RGB Centring:
0
Progamme Labels
Picture Rotation:
0
AV Preset
“Off” in the step above.
PIP Input: AV1
Manual Programme Preset
PIP Position:
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
RGB CENTRING
Picture Adjustment
When connecting an RGB source, such as a
Mode: Personal
Contrast
“PlayStation”, you may need to readjust the
Brightness
Colour
horizontal position of the picture. In that case, you
Sharpness
Hue
can readjust it using the “RGB Centring” option in the
Reset
“Detail Set Up”.
OK
To do this:
While watching an RGB source select the “RGB
Centring” option and press the b button. Then press
Set Up
Detail Set Up
Language/Country
Noise Reduction:
Auto
the v or
V buttons to adjust the centre of the picture
AV3 Output:
TV
Auto Tuning
TV Speakers:
On
Programme Sorting
between –10 and +10. Finally press the OK button to
RGB Centring:
0
Progamme Labels
Picture Rotation:
0
AV Preset
PIP Input: AV1
confirm and store.
Manual Programme Preset
PIP Position:
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
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PICTURE ROTATION
Picture Adjustment
Because of the earth’s magnetism, the picture might
Mode: Personal
slant. If this is the case, you can correct the pictures
Contrast
Brightness
slant by using the option “Picture Rotation” in the
Colour
Sharpness
“Detail Set Up” menu.
Hue
Reset
OK
To do this:
After selecting the option, press the b button. Then
press the v or
V buttons to correct any slant of the
picture between -5 and +5 and finally press the OK
Set Up
Detail Set Up
Language/Country
Noise Reduction:
Auto
button to store.
AV3 Output:
TV
Auto Tuning
TV Speakers:
On
Programme Sorting
RGB Centring:
0
Progamme Labels
Picture Rotation:
0
AV Preset
PIP Input: AV1
Manual Programme Preset
PIP Position:
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
PIP INPUT
Picture Adjustment
The “PIP Input” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu
Mode: Personal
allows you to select which picture source you want to
Contrast
Brightness
watch in the “PIP” screen.
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
To do this:
OK
After selecting the option, press the b button. Then
repeatedly press the v or
V buttons to select the
desired source (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 or TV). Finally
Detail Set Up
press the OK button to store.
Set Up
Noise Reduction:
Auto
Language/Country
AV3 Output:
TV
Auto Tuning
TV Speakers:
On
Programme Sorting
RGB Centring:
0
Progamme Labels
Picture Rotation:
0
PIP Input: AV1
AV Preset
PIP Position:
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
To watch the selected source of the “PIP”
B
screen, press the / button on the remote
A
control.
You can swap the screens by pressing the /
B
A
button on the remote control.
A
BB
PIP POSITION
Picture Adjustment
The “PIP Position” option in the “Detail Set Up” menu
Mode: Personal
allows you to change the position of the “PIP” screen
Contrast
Brightness
within the main screen.
Colour
Sharpness
Hue
Reset
To do this:
OK
After selecting the option the v, B, V or b button to
select the desired position. Finally press the OK
button to store.
Detail Set Up
Set Up
Noise Reduction:
Auto
Language/Country
AV3 Output:
TV
Auto Tuning
TV Speakers:
On
Programme Sorting
RGB Centring:
0
Progamme Labels
Picture Rotation:
0
PIP Input: AV1
AV Preset
PIP Position:
Manual Programme Preset
Detail Set Up
OK
OK
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Teletext
Teletext is an information service transmitted by most TV stations. The index page of the teletext service
(usually page 100) gives you information on how to use the service. To operate teletext, use the remote
control buttons as indicated below.
Teletext errors may occur if you use a channel (TV Broadcast) with a weak signal.
To Switch on Teletext:
After selecting the TV channel which carries the teletext service you wish
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
to view, press the button.
Index
Index
Index
Index
Index
Index
Index
Index
Programme
Programme
Programme
Programme
Programme
Programme
Programme
Programme
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
News
News
News
News
News
News
News
News
153
153
153
153
153
153
153
153
To Select a Teletext page:
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
Sport
101
101
101
101
101
101
101
101
Input the 3 digits of the page number, using the numbered buttons.
Weather
Weather
Weather
Weather
Weather
Weather
Weather
Weather
98
98
98
98
98
98
98
98
• If you have made a mistake, retype the correct page number.
• If the counter on the screen continues searching, it is because the page is not
available.
In that case, input another page number.
To access the next or preceding page:
Press PROG + () or PROG - ( ) buttons.
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To superimpose teletext onto the TV:
Whilst you are viewing teletext, press the button. Press again to cancel teletext mode.
To freeze a teletext page:
Press the / button. Press again to cancel freeze.
To reveal concealed information (e.g: answer to a quiz):
Press the / button. Press again to conceal the information.
To select a sub page:
A teletext page may consist of several sub pages. In this case the page number that appears on the upper left
corner changes colour from yellow to green, and one or more arrows will appear next to the page number.
Repeatedly press the B or b buttons on the remote control to watch the desired sub page.
To Switch Off Teletext:
Press button.
Fastext
The Fastext service lets you access pages with one button push.
While you are in Teletext mode and providing Fastext is broadcast, a colour coded menu appears at the
bottom of the teletext page. Press one of the coloured buttons (red, green, yellow or blue) to access the
corresponding page.
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Connecting Additional Equipment
Using the following instructions you can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV set.
(Connecting cables are not supplied).
S VHS/Hi8/
4 4
o4
DVC
camcorder
G
BCA
8mm/Hi8/
DVC
4 4
o4
camcorder
VCR
D
E
F
When you connect the headphones,
Decoder
Hi-Fi
the TV speakers will automatically be
DVD
muted.
“PlayStation”*
Decoder
* “PlayStation” is a product of Sony
Computer Entertainment, Inc.
* “PlayStation” is a trademark of Sony
Computer Entertainment, Inc.
• To avoid picture distortion, do not connect external equipment to connectors A and B at the same
time.
• Do not connect a Decoder to the Scart connector F.
Connecting a VCR:
To connect a VCR, please refer to the section “Connecting the aerial and VCR” of this instruction manual. We
recommend you connect your VCR using a Scart lead. If you do not have a Scart lead, tune in the VCR test
signal to the TV programme number “0” by using the “Manual Programme Preset” option. (for details of how
to manually programme these presets, see page 13, step a).
Refer to your VCR instruction manual to find out the output channel of your VCR.
Connecting a VCR that supports Smartlink:
Smartlink is a direct link between the TV set and the VCR. For more information on Smartlink, please
refer to the instruction manual of your VCR.
If you use a VCR that supports Smartlink, please connect the VCR by using a Scart lead to the Scart
socket 3/ 3 G.
S
If you have connected a decoder to the Scart 3/ 3 G or through a VCR connected to
S
this Scart:
Select the “Manual Programme Preset” option in the “Set Up” menu and after selecting the “Decoder**” option,
select “On” (by using
the v or V button). Repeat this procedure for each scrambled signal.
** The availability of this option depends on the country you have selected in the “Language/Country” menu.
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Connecting Additional Equipment
Connecting to external Audio Equipment:
Plug in your Hi-Fi equipment to the audio output sockets D if you wish to amplify the audio output from your
TV. Next, using the menu system, select the “Set Up” menu. Enter the “Detail Set Up” menu and set “TV
Speakers” to “Off”.
The audio level of the external speakers can be modified by pressing the volume buttons on the remote
control. Also, treble and bass settings can be modified through the “Sound Adjustment” menu.
To enjoy “Dolby Virtual” sound effect through your Hi-Fi equipment:
Place the speakers of your equipment in front of your sitting position
Right Hi-Fi
and besides the TV set, but keeping a distance of 50 cm from each
Left Hi-Fi
speaker
speaker
speaker to the TV set.
Then, using the menu system, select the menu “Sound Adjustment”,
and select “Dolby Virtual” on the “Effect” option.
~50°
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Your sitting position
Using optional Equipment
1
Connect your equipment to the designated TV socket, as indicated in the previous page.
2
Switch on the connected equipment.
3
To watch the picture from the connected equipment, press the button repeatedly until the correct
input symbol appears on the screen.
Symbol
Input Signals
1
• Audio / video input signal through the Scart connector E.
1
• RGB input signal through the Scart connector E. This symbol appears only if a RGB
source has been connected.
2
• Audio / video input signal through the Scart connector F.
2
• RGB input signal through the Scart connector F. This symbol appears only if a RGB
source has been connected.
3
• Audio/video input signal through the Scart connector G.
S
3
• S Video Input signal through the Scart connector G. This symbol appears only if a S
Video source has been connected.
4
• Video input signal through the phono socket B and Audio input signal through phono
socket C.
S
4
• S Video Input signal through the front S Video input jack A and Audio signal through
phono socket C. This symbol appears only if a S Video source has been connected.
4
Press button on the remote control to return to the normal TV picture.
For Mono Equipment
Connect the phono plug to the L/G/S/I socket on the front of the TV and select 4 or 4 input signal
S
using the instructions above. Finally, refer to the “Sound Adjustment” section of this manual and select “Dual
Sound” “A” on the sound menu screen.
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Specifications
TV system Depending on your country selection B/G/H, D/K
Colour System PAL, SECAM
NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (Video In only)
Channel Coverage VHF: E2-E12
UHF: E21-E69
CATV: S1-S20
HYPER: S21-S41
D/K: R1-R12, R21-R69
Picture Tube Flat display FD Trinitron 29” (approx. 73cm measured diagonally)
Rear Terminals 1/ 1 21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/
video input, RGB input, TV audio/video output
2/ 2 21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/
video input, RGB input, monitor audio/video output
3/ 3 21-pin Scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/
S
(SMARTLINK) video input, S-video input, selectable audio/video output and
Smartlink interface
Audio outputs (Left/Right) - phono jacks
Front terminals 4 S Video input - 4 pin DIN
S
4 Video input - phono jack
4 Audio input - phono jacks
i Headphones jack
Sound Output 2 x 20W (Music Power), 2 x 10W (RMS)
Woofer: 30W (Music Power), 15W (RMS)
Power Consumption 130W
Standby Power
0.3W
Consumption
Dimensions (WxHxD) Approx. 771mm x 585mm x 506mm
Weight Approx. 48.5kg
Accessories Supplied 1 Remote Control (RM-944), 2 batteries (IEC designated)
Other Features • 100Hz picture
• Teletext, Fastext, TOPtext (250 page TEXT memory)
• Sleep Timer
• Smartlink (direct link between your TV set and a compatible VCR. For more
information on Smartlink, please refer to the Instruction Manual of your VCR)
• TV system Autodetection
• Dolby Virtual
• BBE
• PIP
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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