Information for users in the UK (not applicable outside the UK) Positioning the TV For the best results, choose a position where light does not fall directly on the screen, and at some distance away from radiators or other sources of heat. Leave a space of at least 5 cm all around the TV for ventilation, making sure that curtains, cupboards etc. cannot obstruct the air flow through the ventilation apertures.
Thank you for purchasing this television set. This handbook has been designed to help you install and operate your TV set. We strongly recommend that you read it thoroughly.
Wall mounting instructions/Table stand According to the type of TV you’ve purchased a wall mount bracket and/or stand may be supplied. To mount the supplied stand and/or wall mount bracket, refer to separate instructions. Make sure that the wall mount is fixed securely so that it meets safety standards. Make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots To prevent any unsafe situations, no naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on or in the vicinity.
Accessing the Set-up Menu When the set is in the High Security Mode, the Setup menu can be accessed only with an Institutional Set-up Remote Control (RG4172BK or RC2573). When the set is in the Standard Security Mode, the Set-up Menu may be accessed either with an Institutional Set-up Remote Control, or with a guest remote control (like the RC2886) using an authorized access code. RG4172BK RC 2573 Navigation The current menu item can be selected by means of the cursor up and cursor down keys.
• • • • • • Language: Select the language of the installation menu. Options are "ENGLISH", "ITALIANO", "DEUTSCH", and "FRANCAIS". Communication: The Communication menu is required to enable interactive applications. For more information, consult the respective application notes. For stand-alone applications select “OFF”. No. of Programs: This sub menu allows setting the number of Television, PAY-TV, Radio and Info programs. The overall maximum number of programs is 125.
In the Program Installation sub-menu, program settings can be set. When this menu is open, all the protections are inactive. • Program No.: The program type can be selected with the cursor left/right buttons. These buttons will toggle between all available types: "TV", "INFO", "PAYTV" and "RADIO". If the program number of a certain type is 0, the corresponding type is not displayed.
• System: WEST EU (PAL/SECAM-BG), EAST EU (PAL/SECAM-DK), UK (PAL-I), and FRANCE (SECAM-L/L'). • Frequency: Digits can be entered for a frequency in MHz. Right cursor starts an auto search; during frequency entry the digits not yet entered are displayed as dashes "-". Enter “0” for frequencies below 100 MHz. • Label: This menu item will be used to add a label/name for each program.
In this sub menu the behavior of the TV after switching on and the behavior of the On Screen Display can be selected. • Welcome Message: Press Cursor Left/Right to display Welcome message entry menu: o Display o Line 1 o Line 2 o Clear With the Cursor Up/Down you can set the message characters. • Switch On Program: This item sets the television’s program at switch on. • • • • • Switch On Volume: This item sets the television’s volume at switch on. Use the Right/Left Cursor buttons to adjust.
In this sub menu, the Picture and Sound settings of the TV can be selected. • • • • • • Brightness: This changes picture brilliance. Colour: This changes the intensity of the colour. Contrast: This changes the difference between the light and dark tones. Sharpness: This changes the picture definition. Tint: Adjusts the picture to obtain natural skin tones.
In this sub menu, the Security settings of the TV can be configured. • Security: The menu function “SECURITY” allows the user to select one of two states “HIGH” or “STANDARD”. The default is “STANDARD”. o While the set is in the Security High Mode the Set-up menu can only be accessed with an Institutional Set-up Remote Control.
In this sub menu, the Control settings of the TV can be configured. • ESP: Energy Saving Programmability Mode (ESP) controls the maximum continuous viewing time allowed by the control system. The ESP Menu function is shown as "ESP", and its valid values are 00 - 99 (in hours). 00 value means OFF. • Audio/Video Mute: The Audio/Video Mute function determines whether the video should be blanked and the audio should be muted if the currently tuned channel has no signal.
In this sub menu, the Features settings of the TV can be configured. This includes the Picture-inPicture (PIP) settings and digital audio settings. • SmartPower: Configures the SmartPower energy savings levels. The options are: o OFF: Maximum light output, and optimized for brightly-lit areas. o LOW: Maximum dynamic contrast combined with moderate energy saving. Optimized for high quality video content.
The Clock set-up menu can be entered from this menu item (this menu option is only available on certain LCD TV models). • Display Standby: This menu item will be used to set the intensity of the clock display when the television is in standby mode. • Display On: This menu item will be used to set the intensity of the clock when the television is in the ON mode. • Time Setting: This menu item will be used to set the time for the clock.
Alarm On (for sets with Clock display) Activates the wake-up alarm. After a valid time (0:00 to 23:59) is entered, the “Wake up Alarm” icon on the clock display will be visible. Standby Press to switch the TV off. + Info To move up or down an Info channel. + Pay TV To move up or down a Pay TV channel. + Radio To move up or down a Radio channel. Alarm Off (for sets with Clock display) Deactivates the wake-up alarm. The “Wake-up Alarm” icon on the clock display will disappear.
Teletext is an information system broadcast by certain channels that can be consulted like a newspaper. It also offers access to subtitles for viewers with hearing problems or who are not familiar with the transmission language (cable networks, satellite channels, etc.).
The pictures you receive may be transmitted in 16:9 format (wide screen) or 4:3 format (conventional screen). 16:9 pictures sometimes have a black band at the top and bottom of the screen (letterbox format). This function allows you to optimise the picture display on screen. Using the different formats Use the 16:9 Formats button on the Remote Control to select the different modes: Auto Format, 4:3, Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9, Subtitle zoom, Fullscreen, Super Wide and Wide screen.
Fullscreen This mode displays images in full screen. Auto Format This TV set is equipped with automatic switching which will select the correct screen format, provided the specific signals are transmitted with the programs. Press the key for approximately 5 seconds. The following text appears: If the word “LOW” appears instead of “OK”, the batteries are low and must be replaced.
Should your remote be lost or broken you can still change some of the basic settings with the keys on the top/side of your TV. Keys on top of TV Keys on side of TV Press: • • The – Vol + key to adjust the volume; The – P/CH + key to select the TV channels or source Press the MENU/OK key to summon the main menu without the remote control (not available on all TVs).
This section provides information on the connectivity available for different LCD Television sets. Refer to the screen size that is relevant to your TV set. 26” & 32” LCD TVs Connectors on the 26” & 32” LCD TVs 1. 2. 3.
37” TVs Connectors on the 37” TVs 1. 2. 3. 4.
This section provides information on the connectivity available for different LCD Television sets. Refer to the screen size that is relevant to your TV set.
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