Colour Television OWNER’S MANUAL ME28 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.
Contents Installation 3 Location and function of controls Remote control handset Battery installation Front panel / Side panel 4 Basic operation On and off / Programme selection Volume adjustment / Quick view Mute function / Auto Demonstration TV Swivel function (option) On screen language selection (option) 7 On screen menus Menu selection 8 Setting up TV stations Auto programme tuning Manual programme tuning Fine Tuning / Programme edit Favorite programme Calling the programme table 9 Picture ad
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. Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the set to rain or moisture. The working life of this set is 7 years since the date of delivery to consumer.
Location and function of controls All the functions can be controlled with the remote control handset. Some functions can also be adjusted with the buttons on the front panel of the set. Remote control handset Before you use the remote control handset, please install the batteries. See the next page. POWER MUTE 10 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TV/AV 1. POWER switches the set on from standby or off to standby. 2. NUMBER BUTTONS switches the set on from standby or directly select a number.
Location and function of controls 10. MUTE switches the sound on or off. 11. TV/AV selects TV or AV mode. clears the menu from the screen. switches the set on from standby. 12. I/II/ (option) selects the language during dual language broadcast. (option) selects the sound output. * 13. LIST displays the programme table. 14. SLEEP sets the sleep timer. 15. SSM/ (option) (Sound Status Memory) recalls your preferred sound setting.
Location and function of controls RF/RT-21FB20 series RF/RT-21FA30/31/32 series MENU VOL PR ON/OFF VIDEO 9 10 10 L AUDIO R VIDEO TV/AV VOL AV (VOL) VIDEO ( ) PR ( ) VIDEO 1 10 9 6 7 8 23 CF/CT-15Q90K/91K/92K series 11 L AUDIO R 1 2 3 67 8 9 10 CF/CT-21Q60K/61K/62K series 11 AV L AUDIO TV/AV ON/OFF MENU VOL OK PR VOL PR ON/OFF R 11 1 2 3 6 7 8 CF/CT-21Q90K/91K/92K series OK VOL VOL SOUND OK PR PICTURE TURBO VIDEO MENU 11 MENU DIGITAL TURBO SOUND ON/OFF PR L AUDI
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.
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. Menu selection 1. Repeatedly press the MENU 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.
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. Auto programme tuning CH.
Setting up TV stations Station Menu CH. AutoOprogramme ManualOprogramme ProgrammeOedit FavoriteOprogramme Language ()O{OOKOMENUOTV®AV { { { { { Auto programme scan To automatically scan the pictures of stored programmes, press the ( ) or ( ) button for about 3 seconds. The picture of stored programmes appears on the screen one by one. To stop auto programme scanning, press any button except VCR buttons.
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 next 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.
Setting up TV stations Station Menu CH. AutoOprogramme ManualOprogramme ProgrammeOedit FavoriteOprogramme Language ()O{OOKOMENUOTV®AV { { { { { Programme edit This function enables you to delete or skip the stored programmes. Also you can move some stations to other programme numbers or insert a blank station data into the selected programme number. 1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Station menu. 2. Press the G button and then D / E button to select Programme edit. 3.
Setting up TV stations Favorite programme This function lets you select your favorite programmes directly. 1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Station menu. 2. Press the G button and then D / E button to select Favorite programme. 3. Press the G button to display the Favorite programme menu. CH. AutoOprogramme ManualOprogramme ProgrammeOedit FavoriteOprogramme Language { { { { { CH.
Picture adjustment Picture Menu CH. PSM User { { PSM (Picture Status Memory) 1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Picture menu. 2. Press the G button and then D / E button to select PSM. 3. Press the G button and then D / E button to select a picture setting on the PSM pull-down menu. ()O{OOKOMENUOTV®AV CH. PSM User { SDynamic { SStandard SMild SGame SUser ()O}OOKOMENUOTV®AV 4. Press the OK or F button. 5. Press the TV/AV button to return to normal TV viewing.
Picture adjustment Eye (option) On some models, the set will automatically adjust the picture according to the surrounding conditions. This will enable you to enjoy the most suitable picture according to the surroundings. * button to switch the eye function on or off. Press the EYE/ Off When the eye function is on, the most suitable picture is automatically adjusted according to the surrounding conditions.
Sound adjustment (option) Sound Menu CH. SSM Balance { { Sound adjustment is an optional function only a set with sound adjustment can perform this function. SSM (Sound Status Memory) ()O{OOKOMENUOTV®AV You can select your preferred sound setting; Flat, Music, Movie or Speech and you can also adjust the sound frequency of the equalizer. The surround sound creates an all around sound as in a concert hall. 1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Sound menu. 2.
Sound adjustment (option) Balance adjustment CH. SSM Balance Sound Menu { { You can adjust balance. 1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Sound menu. 2. Press the G button and then D / E button to select Balance. 3. Make desired adjustment with the F / G button on the Balance pull-down menu. CH. SSM Balance ()O{OOKOMENUOTV®AV { { FFFFF0 }{OOKOMENUOTV®AV 4. Press the OK button. 5. Press the TV/AV button to return to normal TV viewing.
Sound adjustment (option) Stereo/Dual reception (option) When a programme is selected, the sound information for the station appears after the programme number and station name disappear. Broadcast Mono Stereo Dual On Screen Display MONO STEREO DUAL I Mono sound selection In stereo reception if the stereo signal is weak, you can switch to mono by pressing the I/II/ button twice. In mono reception the depth of sound is improved. To switch back to stereo, press the I/II/ button twice again.
Other functions TV and AV modes Inputs can be set for TV or AV mode. AV mode is used when a video cassette recorder (VCR), or other equipment is connected to the set. Note : When a VCR is connected via the aerial socket the set is used in TV mode. See the ‘Connection of external equipment’ section. 1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Special menu. 2. Press the G button and then D / E button to select Input. 3.
Other functions Special Menu CH. Input ChildOlock AutoOsleep BlueOback AVL CSM Game Timer ()O{OOKOMENUOTV®AV { { { { { { { { Auto sleep If you select On on the Auto sleep pull-down menu, the set will automatically switch itself to standby mode approximately ten minutes after a TV station stops broadcasting. 1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Special menu. 2. Press the G button and then D / E button to select Auto sleep. 3.
Game (option) Game is an optional function, only a set with game can perform this function by using the remote control handset. You can enjoy only two of four games below with this set. Block & Balloon (option) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 6. 2. 6. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Special menu. Press the G button and then D / E button to select Game. Press the G button to enter the game mode. Press the F / G button to select the game 1 or 2 and then press the OK button.
Timer (option) Special Menu CH. Input ChildOlock AutoOsleep BlueOback AVL CSM Game Timer ()O{OOKOMENUOTV®AV { { { { { { { { Timer adjustment is an optional function only a set with timer adjustment can perform this function. Off timer The off timer automatically switches the set to standby after the preset time elapses. 1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Special menu. 2. Press the G button and then D / E button to select Timer. 3.
Teletext (option) Teletext (or TOP text) is an optional function, therefore only a set with the teletext system can receive the teletext broadcast. Teletext is a free service broadcast by most TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television programmes, share prices and many other topics. The teletext decoder of this TV can support the SIMPLE, TOP and FASTEXT systems.
Teletext (option) TOP text (option) The user guide displays four fields-red, green, yellow and blue at the bottom of the screen. The yellow field denotes the next group and the blue field indicates the next block. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INDEX 0 i 24 Block / group / page selection 1. With the blue button you can progress from block to block. 2. Use the yellow button to proceed to the next group with automatic overflow to the next block. 3.
Teletext (option) Special teletext functions REVEAL/ Press this button to display concealed information, such as solutions of riddles or puzzles. Press this button again to remove the information from the display. SIZE/ Selects double height text. Press this button to enlarge the top half of the page. Press this button again to enlarge the bottom half of the page. Press this button again to return to the normal display. UPDATE/ Displays the TV picture on the screen while waiting for the new teletext page.
Connection of external equipment You can connect additional equipment, such as VCRs, camcorders etc. to your set. Here shown may be somewhat different from your set. ANT L IN 75Ω Y PB PR COMPONENT DVD INPUT (480i) L OUT L VIDEO AUDIO (L) -AUDIO-(R) R IN Aerial socket VCR ANT L IN 75Ω Y PB 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.
Connection of external equipment Euro scart socket (option) 1. Connect the Euro scart socket of the VCR to the Euro scart socket of the set. 2. Press the PLAY button on the VCR. If your VCR outputs a switching voltage when connected to a Euro scart socket, the set will switch to AV mode automatically. But if you want to keep on watching TV mode, press the D / E or NUMBER buttons. ANT L IN 75Ω L VCR Otherwise press the TV/AV button on the remote control handset to select AV.
Troubleshooting check list Symptoms No picture, no sound Sound OK, poor picture Picture OK, poor sound Picture blurred Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on some channels No colour Poor colour Remote control does not work Check these items and try to adjust these The mains plug-(plugged in and switched on) Is the TV switched on Try another channel (weak signal) Check aerial (plugged into TV?) Check aerial (broken lead?) Check aerial Check for local interference Adjust contrast Adjust brightness Adj
