6 Special features of your television set
7 Receiving digital channels
7 Important notes on environmental
protection
8 CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
8 Connecting the antenna and power cord
9 Inserting batteries into the remote control
10 OVERVIEW
10 Connections on the television set
11 Controls on the television set
12 The remote control – Main functions
13 The remote control – All functions
14 SETTINGS
14 Initial set-up and tuning television
channels
14 Selecting language, country and
operating mode
15 Tuning the television channels from
satellite (DVB-S)
17 Tuning terrestrial television channels
(DVB-T)
17 Tuning television channels from the cable
provider (DVB-C)
18 Changing the program table for the
digital channels
20 Picture settings
21 Sound settings
23 TELEVISION - OPERATION
23 Basic functions
24 Zoom function
24 Eco mode
24 Zapping function
24 Electronic TV guide
25 Changing the picture format
26 USB RECORDING
26 Information on recording and playing
television programmes
26 Possible limitations when using an
external data medium
27 Connecting external data media
27 Settings for USB recording
29 ″Pausing” time shift programmes
29 Recording programmes
30 Presetting programmes to be recorded
32 Playback
32 Deleting programmes in the recording list
33 USB OPERATION
33 File formats
34 Connecting external data media
35 The file browser
35 Settings in the USB setup menu
36 Basic playback functions
37 Additional playback functions
38 TELETEXT OPERATION
38 TOP text or FLOF text mode
38 Additional functions
39 CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS
39 Opening the SETTINGS menu
39 Language settings
40 Setting the date and time
40 Timer settings
41 Parental control settings
42 Updating software
42 Restoring the television to the default
settings
43 OPERATION USING EXTERNAL
DEVICES
43 DIGI LINK
43 The DIGI LINK functions on your television
44 Device operation
45 High definition HD ready
45 Connection options
46 Connecting external devices
47 Using a DVD player, DVD recorder,
video recorder or set-top box
47 Headphones
47 Hi-fi system/AV receiver
Please note the following instructions when
setting up the television set:
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This television is designed to receive and display video and audio signals.
All other uses are expressly prohibited.
7
The ideal viewing distance is five times the
diagonal screen size.
7
Light falling on the screen impairs picture
quality.
7
To ensure the device is always adequately
ventilated, make sure there is sufficient space
between the television set and nearby furniture.
7
The television is designed for use in dry rooms.
If you do use it outdoors, make sure it is protected from moisture such as rain or splashing
water.
Never expose the television set to moisture.
7
Do not place any vessels such as vases on the
television, as they may spill liquid, thus presenting a safety risk.
7
Place the television on a hard, level surface.
7
Do not place any objects such as newspapers
on the television or put cloth or similar items
under it.
7
Do not place the television close to heating
units or in direct sunlight, as this will impair
cooling.
7
Heat build-up can be dangerous and shortens
the service life of the television. For reasons of
safety, have a repairman remove any dirt in
the television from time to time.
7
Never open the television under any circumstances. Warranty claims are excluded for
damage resulting from improper handling.
7
Make sure the power cord or the power supply unit (if provided) are not damaged.
7
Only operate the television with the power
supply/power cord provided.
7
Thunderstorms are a danger to all electrical
devices. Even when the television is switched
off, it can be damaged by a lightning strike to
the mains or the antenna. Always disconnect
the mains and antenna plugs during a storm.
7
Use a damp, soft cloth to clean the screen.
Do not use water with soap or detergent.
7
Only clean the housing of your television set
with the cloth provided. Do not use water with
soap or detergent.
7
When deciding where to put the device, remember that furniture is often coated with
various types of varnish and plastic. Many of
these contain chemicals which can corrode
the feet of the device, leaving marks on the
surface of the furniture which can be difficult
or impossible to remove.
7
The screen of your LCD television meets
the highest quality standards and has been
checked for pixel faults.
Despite the great care taken in manufacturing,
technological reasons make it impossible to
completely discount the possibility that some
pixels may be faulty.
Provided they are within the thresholds specified by the DIN norm, pixel faults of this kind
cannot be regarded as a defect as defined by
the warranty.
7
To ensure fires do not occur,
always keep candles and other
open flames away from the device.
device is switched on. Also switch off other
equipment before connecting it.
7
Do not plug in the power cord of the device
until you have connected the external equipment and the antenna.
7
Make sure the mains plug is freely accessible.
Caution:
7
If you plan on using a wall bracket for your
television, make sure you read the assembly
manual for the wall bracket or have a specialist assemble it.
7
When purchasing the wall bracket, make
sure that all the fastening points on the television are also on the wall bracket and that
they are all used when mounting it.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Special features of your
television set
7
You can receive and watch digital TV channels
using your television set (via DVB-S, DVB-T and DVBC) – including High Definition programmes (HD).
However, the reception of digital TV channels in HD
is currently limited to a few countries in Europe.
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Although this television set complies with the current
DVB-S, DVB-T and DVB-C standards (status: August
2010), the compatibility with future DVB-S satellite
transmissions as well as terrestrial DVB-T and DVB-C
cable programmes cannot be guaranteed.
7
Your television set can receive and process
all analogue and non-encrypted digital
TV channels. The television set is also equipped
with digital and analogue receivers.
7
The electronic TV guide (for digital channels
only) informs you about any schedule changes
at short notice, and provides an overview of
all the broadcasters' schedules for the next few
days. Detailed information on the individual
television programmes are – when provided
by the broadcasting station – are also available in the electronic TV guide.
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You can connect various data media, such as
an external hard drive, a USB memory stick or
a digital camera, to the USB socket. Using the
file browser, you can then select and play the
file formats of your choice (for example, MP4,
MP3 or JPEG data).
7
Using the time shift function, you can quickly and
easily pause a programme using the remote
control and resume it at a later stage. The programme is recorded in an external data medium.
7
You can record any digital TV channels you
choose.
The TV channels are converted by the television and saved on an external data medium
which is connected to the USB socket.
The saved programmes can be called up and
played from the archive on the external data
medium at any time.
You can also play a programme from the
archive while recording another.
You require a satellite antenna to receive
digital satellite channels (DVB-S).
7
You require a digital roof antenna or indoor
antenna (passive or active indoor antenna
with its own power supply) to receive digital
television channels (DVB-T).
7
If you wish to receive digital television channels via your cable system (DVB-C), the antenna cable for your cable operator must be
connected to the television set.
7
Unlike analogue broadcasting, not every
channel has its own transmission frequency.
Instead, several channels are grouped into
what are known as bouquets on a regional or
national level. You can find the current transmission information on teletext from various
broadcasters, or by consulting a current TV
guide or the Internet.
7
Various digital television channels from private
broadcasters are encrypted (DVB-S, DVB-T
and DVB-C). Watching these channels and
the recording and playback functions are only
possible with the appropriate CI module and
a SmartCard. Ask your specialist dealer.
The range of channels available from the pub-
lic broadcasting institutions (ARD with EinsExtra, EinsFestival or ZDF with ZDF Info and all
third party broadcasters) are not encrypted
and can be received without a SmartCard.
Important notes on
environmental protection
7
The following information will help you to save
resources – and money as well.
7
If you are not using your television set for
several days, you should pull out the mains
plug for environmental and safety reasons.
This way the television does not consume any
electricity.
7
As switching off the television set does not
completely disconnect it from the mains, pull
out the plug to disconnect it from the mains
completely.
7
If the device is equipped with a power switch,
switching it off using this switch will be sufficient. The energy consumed by the television
set is reduced to virtually 0 W.
7
In standby mode, the television set uses very
low energy. However, it may be necessary
to leave the television set in standby mode
for certain functions (for example automatic
switch-on and switch-off and for timer functions).
7
The television set uses less energy when the
brightness is reduced.
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CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
Connecting the antenna and power cord
1
3
2
1 To receive digital satellite channels (DVB-S),
connect the satellite antenna cable to the
antenna socket »SATELLITE« on the televi-
sion set.
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And/or:
To receive terrestrial digital broadcasters
2a
(DVB-T) connect the cable for the rooftop
or indoor antenna (passive or active indoor
antenna with its own power supply) to the antenna socket »ANT IN« on the television set;
or
2b To receive digital cable channels (DVB-C)
connect the cable for the rooftop antenna
to the antenna socket »ANT IN« on the
television set;
or
2c To receive analogue TV channels, connect
the cable for the rooftop antenna to the antenna socket »ANT IN« on the television set
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Note:
7
When connecting an indoor antenna you
may have to try it out at different positions
until you get the best reception.
3 Plug the power cord into a wall socket.
Note:
7
Do not plug in the power cord of the device
until you have connected the external equipment and the antenna.
7
Only use the power cord supplied to connect
the television set to a suitable earthed safety
socket.
7
Do not use an adapter plug or extension
lead which does not meet the applicable
safety standards. Do not tamper with the
power cord.
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION
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Inserting batteries into the
remote control
1 Open the battery compartment by removing
the lid.
Insert the batteries (2 x 1.5 V micro, for
2
example R03 or AAA). Observe the polarity marked in the bottom of the battery
compartment.
3 Close the battery compartment.
Note:
7
If the television no longer reacts properly
to remote control commands, the batteries
may be flat. Always remove used batteries.
7
The manufacturer accepts no liability for
damage caused by leaking batteries.
Environmental note
7
This symbol on rechargeable batteries/batteries or
on the packaging indicates
that the rechargeable battery/battery may not be disposed of with
regular household rubbish. For certain
rechargeable batteries/batteries, this symbol may be supplemented by a chemical
symbol. Symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead
(Pb) are provided if the rechargeable batteries/batteries contain more than 0.0005%
mercury or more than 0.004% lead.
Rechargeable batteries/batteries, including
those which do not contain heavy metal,
may not be disposed of with household
waste. Always dispose of used batteries
in accordance with local environmental
regulations. Make enquiries about the applicable disposal regulations where you live.
data media without a power
supply of their own and
PVR function.
U Headphone jack (3.5 mm
jack plug).
S-VHS Video socket for
S-Video camcorder.
Video Video socket for
camcorder.
L R Audio socket for
camcorder.
HDMI1 HDMI socket,
audio/video input.
USB USB socket for external
data media and
PVR function.
CI Common Interface Slot.
Controls on the television set
8/I Switches the television on and
back into standby mode.
The only way to disconnect the
television from the mains supply
is to pull the plug.
V– V+ Adjusts the volume;
selects menu functions.
MENU Opens the menu.
Select a menu option with
»P+« or »P–«.
Activate the function with
»V+« or »V–«.
Confirm the function with
»V+« or »V–«.
Press »MENU« to quit the menu.
Opens the pre-selection for
AV channels.
In the menu, press »P+« or »P–«
to select and press »V+« or »V–«
to confirm.
P– P+ Switches the television on from
standby;
selects channels in steps;
selects function in the menu.
The television set is equipped with automatic
channel search, which searches for satellite channels (DVB-S), terrestrial channels (DVB-T), cable
channels (DVB-C) and analogue channels.
You start the search and can then copy the television channels into four favourite lists and sort
them there into your order of preference.
For DVB-S channels there are 6000 presets
available, for DVB-T and DVB-C channels 1000
presets, and 100 presets for analogue channels.
The various settings
Depending on the type of antenna connected,
you can decide which channels you would like
the television to search for.
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Tunes digital television channels from the satellite, from page 15.
You have two options for this search:
–
the basic installation which presets a standard selection, e.g. the satellite Astra 19.2°
East; you need only start the search;
–
the professional installation, which allows
you to make all required settings and set parameters for your receiver system.
7
Tunes digital terrestrial television channels, on
page 17.
7
Tunes digital television channels from the
cable provider, on page 17.
7
Tunes analogue television channels, in the
chapter “Special functions”, starting on
page 56.
7
Further settings for digital television channels
after the initial set-up can also be found in
the chapter “Special functions”, starting on
page 51.
Note:
7
Make the language and country selection for
all types, then continue reading the respective
chapter.
Selecting language, country and
operating mode
1 Switch on the television set from standby with
»
8«, »1…0« or »P+« or »P-«.
–
During initial set-up, the »Installation Guide«
will be displayed.
Help:
7
If this menu is not displayed, restore the
television set to its default settings (see
page 42).
2 Select the menu language with »
»
V
« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirm.
3 Select the mode with »
»OK« to confirm.
« or »>« and press
<
– The settings used in »Home Mode« help to
save energy.
–
Alternatively, the menu item »Shop Mode«
can be selected which the retailer can use
for demonstrating the device functions.
Note:
7
End the »Shop Mode« by restoring the televi-
sion set to its default settings (see page 42).
4 Select the country in which the television set
is operated with »
press »OK« to confirm.
«, »>«, »V« or »Λ« and
<
– The »Source Setup« menu appears with the
»Connection Type« line marked.
Note:
7
You can find a description of how to tune
the television channel of your choice – depending on the antenna connected – in the
following chapters.
Tuning the television channels
from satellite (DVB-S)
You have two options for tuning digital satellite
channels.
A The easy installation,
which pre-configures all antenna settings for
the satellite channels on Astra 19.2° East.
B The advanced installation
can be used if you wish to receive satellite
channels from various satellites. To do so,
you must make the antenna settings (Satellite, LNB Power, LNB Type, DISEqC Mode,
LNB Selection) for the satellites chosen.
Easy installation
1 In the »Source Setup« menu, in the »Connec-
tion Type« line, select the option »Satellite«
with »
« or »>«.
<
2 Select the line »Easy Installation« with »
or »
Λ
« and press »OK« to confirm.
– Other menu options will be displayed,
the satellite Astra 19.2° East is preset.
3 Start the scan with »« (green).
– The »Search results« menu appears, and
the scan for TV channels begins.
– Depending on the number of television
channels received, this can easily take a
few minutes.
– The scan is complete as soon as the »PRO-
GRAM TABLE« appears.
Note:
7
You can abort the scan by pressing
»MENU«.
V
Advanced installation
1 In the »Source Setup« menu, in the »Connec-
tion Type« line, select the option »Satellite«
with »
« or »>«.
<
2 Select the line »Advanced Installation« with
»
V
« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirm.
– The menu appears.
INSTALLATION
ANTENNA SETTINGS
Satellite
Transponder
LNB Power
LNB Type
22 kHz
DISEqC Mode
«
LNB Selection
Quality
Signal strength
Exit
Back
3 Select the line »Satellite« with »
and press »OK« to confirm.
– The »SELECT SATELLITE« menu appears.
Select the satellites with »
type:
– »DTV«, scan for digital television channels;
– »ATV«, scan for analogue television
channels;
–
»ATV & DTV«, scan for analogue and
digital television channels.
Caution:
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The antenna power supply (5V ) may only
be switched on if the antenna is an active
indoor antenna with a signal amplifier and it
is not already supplied with a voltage via a
mains plug (or similar supply). Otherwise
you may cause a short circuit and irreparably damage your antenna.
Select the »Active Antenna Power« with »V«
3
Λ
«.
or »
Switch on the antenna power supply for the
antenna with »<« or »>« (»On«).
4 Start the scan with »« (green).
– The »Search Results« menu appears, and
the search for TV channels begins.
– Depending on the number of television
channels received, this can easily take a
few minutes.
– The scan is complete as soon as the »PRO-
GRAM TABLE« appears.
Note:
7
You can abort the scan by pressing
»MENU«.
5 Press »MENU« to end the setting.
« or
Tuning television channels from
the cable provider (DVB-C)
1 In the »Source Setup« menu, in the »Connec-
tion Type« line, select the option »Cable«
with »
« or »>«.
<
2 Select the line »Scan Type« with »
»Λ«.
Use »<« or »>« to set the required scan
type:
– »DTV«, scan for digital television channels;
– »ATV«, scan for analogue television
channels;
–
»ATV & DTV«, scan for analogue and
digital television channels.
3 Select the »Scan Type« with »V« or »Λ«. Se-
lect the preferred option (»Quick« or »Full«)
with »<« or »>«.
– The search function »
channels according to the information provided by your cable provider in the transmission signal.
– If the option »Full« is selected, the entire
frequency range will be scanned. The
search can take a long time with this option. This option is recommended if your
cable provider does not support the scan
type »Quick«.
Note:
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You can accelerate the search. To do this,
you need information about the frequency
and
network ID. You are usually able to get
this data from your cable operator or find it
in forums on the Internet.
4 Start the scan with »« (green).
The »Search Results« menu appears, and
–
the search for TV channels begins.
– Depending on the number of television
channels received, this can easily take a
few minutes.