Grundig GCF2985E User Manual

COLOR TELEVISION

M 70-281/8 IDTV/LOG

Contents

If the authorised dealer has already set up and adjusted the unit, begin on Page 5 of this operating manual.

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Safety, Setting up and Connection 3

Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Connection example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The GRUNDIG MEGALOGIC System . . . . . . . . . . 3

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Preparing and Assigning Channel Positions 4

Inserting the battery in the remote control . . . . . 4

Switching set on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

An energy saving tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Selecting channel positions with ATS euro plus . . 4

Selecting dialogue language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting unit location (country) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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Brief Instructions 5

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Assigning Channel Positions 6-7

The DIALOGUE CENTRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

The TV-STATION TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Changing or reentering station names . . . . . . . . 6

Entering a “new” channel number – fine tuning . 7

Activating decoder (descrambler) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Scanning for “new” television channels . . . . . . . 7

Setting the Norm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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Using the Remote Control While Watching TV 8

Remote control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote control for video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Adjusting the sound 9

Entering personal selection data . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Stereo range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Audio (stereo/two-channel, mono) . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Treble, bass, balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adapting the volume to a channel position . . . . . 9

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Changing the Picture 10

Setting personal selection data . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjusting the contrast, picture definition, white balance, perfect clear and noise reduction 10

Adjusting brightness and colour contrast . . . . . 10

Picture format switching 16:9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Correcting colour registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Special Functions 11

Selecting the dialogue language . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Environmental mains switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Switching on with… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Picture/audio scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Convenience Functions 11-13

The child proof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Entering secret number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Blocking programmes unfit for children . . . . . . 12

Blocking all channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Freeze frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Television programmes »Current TV

programme« . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Teletext Mode 14-17

Operating teletext with remote control, short

instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Normal teletext mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

TOP-FLOF text mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Enlarging the teletext page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Page stop with multiple pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Calling up subpages directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Answer release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

“Page Catching” – selecting and calling

up certain teletext pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Selecting a language group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Updating a teletext page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Connection Options and Operation 18-20

The AUDIO/VIDEO connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting a camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting one or two video recorders . . . . . . 19

The GRUNDIG MEGALOGIC System . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting a satellite receiver or

a SET-TOP box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting a decoder

(

descrambler) . . . . . . . . . 20

Copying video recordings using the TV set . . . 20

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Technical Specifications 21

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Service notes for authorised dealers . . . . . . . . . 21

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Correcting problems yourself 22

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Connection example (TV set and Video recorder)

This highly digitalised TV set offers you optimum picture and sound quality.

The essential prerequisites for this are: An aerial system and aerial connection cable in perfect working order with a high degree of shielding (85dB) as a connection between the TV set and aerial socket or between the TV set and video recorder.

Avoid wear to the cable near the set.

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The GRUNDIG MEGALOGIC System

The TV set is equipped MEGALOGIC System. If you connect a GRUNDIG video recorder to the

MEGALOGIC System using the supplied MegalogicEURO/AV (Scart) cable, terrestrial TV channels (and all channel position related information) are automatically transferred to the video recorder (VCR) with each “Reprogramming of the TV channel”. “Setting the TV channel on the video recorder” is no longer necessary. Exactly how this works can be found on Page 19, “the GRUNDIG MEGALOGIC System”.

AUDIO

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EURO - AV 2

AV 1

EURO -

AV 1

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Safety, Setting up and Connection

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Dear Customer!

In order for this high-quality convenient TV set to bring you viewing pleasure for many years, it is necessary that you observe the following points when setting it up.

Ideal viewing distance is 5x the length of the TV screen diagonal Light from external sources falling on the TV the screen will impair the picture quality.

There must be sufficient clearance from the cabinet walls at the appropriate location.

Do not cover the ventilation openings.

Heat build-ups may occur in the set. – Heat build-ups are a source of danger and may

shorten the life span of the set. For safety reasons, have an expert remove deposits from the set occasionally.

Do not damage the mains cable.

Do not place any magnetic field sources in the vicinity of the set (speaker boxes for example).

Do not place flower vases or flower pots on top of the set.

Ensure that liquids or other objects are not allowed to enter the set (danger of short circuits).

Clean the TV screen with a moist, soft towel using pure water only.

Avoid damage from lightning strikes by disconnecting the mains and aerial cables. – Even if the set is switched off, damage may result

from a power surge due to lightning in the mains or in the aerial cable.

The set may be opened and maintained by authorised experts only.

This TV set is to be used for the reception and reproduction of picture and audio signals. Any other use is excluded.

5 x

20 cm

Krieg am Golf

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Inserting the battery in the remote control

Pay attention to the polarity indicated in the battery compartment. When the battery is dead, the message ”Telepilot Battery” appears on the picture screen.

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Switching set on/off

Press the ü button on the set.

If the display then illuminates, the set is already on standby. The set can be completely switched on, by pressing the

1– 0

buttons or the P button on the remote

control.

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Switching set to standby

Press the A button on the remote control. The set is not completely switched off.

The set can be switched on with the remote control.

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Switching the set off completely

Press button ü on the set, or press the A button on the remote control twice.

(The eco mains switch must be activated.) Switch on again with the ü button on the set only.

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An energy saving tip

The unit is equipped with an eco mains switch. It switches the unit off completely from stand-by mode. This will save energy. The switch off time has been set to an hour at works. It can be set to 1 – 4 hours. (See page 11, »SPECIAL FUNCTIONS« menu, »Eco mains switch« menu item).

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Selecting channel positions with ATS euro plus

The set is equipped with the automatic programme scan function ATS euro plus which saves you having to select a channel position.

After switching on the set, the Page »Adjust language on screen« appears.

If the Page » Adjust language on screen« does not appear, press the

button and following this

G button. The »DIALOG CENTER « is displayed. Select the » AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING « line

with the

p or the P button and confirm with the

G button. Select the »Complete reprogramming (when chan-

ging address) « line with the

p or the P button

and confirm with the G button.

Selecting dialogue language

You can select several languages for the dialogue between you and your TV set. The user instructions are displayed in the selected language.

Confirm » Adjust language on screen « with the G button or select another language with the

or the P button and confirm with the G button.

Setting unit location (country)

Select »Adjust country« with the p or the P button and confirm with the G button.

If you do not find your country in the list, then select »Others « and confirm with the G button.

The automatic channel search procedure begins. The following indication shows this.

Depending on how many TV channels are being received this function can take up to one minute or longer.

Preparating and Assigning Channel Positions

Adjust country

Confirm

TXT

TV-picture

A Austria B Belgium CH Switzerland D Germany DK Denmark E Spain F France

■

GB Great Britain I Italy N Norway NL Netherlands P Portugal S Sweden SF Finland * Others

Please wait

–

All receivable stations are automatically searched and stored in the TV programme chart.

Adjust language on screen

Confirm

TXT

TV-picture

■

D Deutsch DK Dansk E Espaƒol F Franƒais GB English I Italiano N Norge NL Nederlands P Portugu´s S Svenska SF Suomi TR Türkçe

To 2nd page

Select with P- button and confirm with OK

Step-by-steb programme selection: move cursor up or down

Confirmation of the selected function.

F E Setting of values.

Call up Dialog Center.

TXT

Return to TV screen.

Switching sound on/off.

•

Button k(red) picture adjustment

•

Button g (blue) sound adjustment

Please commit these buttons to memory as they will be repeatedly used in the following function steps!

To exit the function press the

TXT

button.

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You can watch TV immediately!

With some TV programmes it is necessary to change the basic adjustment of the volume, brightness and the colour contrast (colour).

Press the » – « (Minus) or » + « (Plus) button until the desired result is achieved.

Change the » Volume « with the F or the E button.

Change the »Brightness« with the

button.

Change the »Colour « with the

™

button.

This quality TV set is equipped with many convenience functions.

The » DIALOG CENTER « informs you which other functions the TV set offers you. Please turn over.

Brief instruction

After the search procedure, the set switches to channel position 1 and the Page » Brief instructions« is displayed. If a Grundig videorecorder with Megalogic system is plugged in, the channels are automatically transferred to the videorecorder before the brief directions are displayed.

The short instructions can be called up by pressing the

button.

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Brief instruction – the guide for dialogue between you and your set

Some remote control buttons are explained on the Page »Brief instructions «. It shows you with which buttons you can select and call up certain functions.

With most of the displays, the dialogue signs and lines are presented on the lower border of the screen. They are guides for dialogue between you – using the remote control – and the set. You will be guided simply and in understandable language through the next steps and optional functions.

Brief instructions

TXT

TV-picture

Programme change

Programme selection list

F E Volume

Call up Dialog Center

TXT

Teletext on/off

Sound on/off

•

Picture settings

•

Sound settings

OK Confirm TXT TV-picture

TXT

Assigning Channel Positions

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The DIALOGUE CENTRE

The »DIALOG CENTER « is the control centre of the TV set.

You can call it up by pressing the h and G buttons.

Select the required function from the contents of the »DIALOG CENTER « or continue reading here.

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The TV-STATION TABLE

You can obtain an overview of the assignment of channel positions on the Page »TV-PROGRAMMECHART«.

Call up the » DIALOG CENTER « with the h and G buttons.

Selecting and calling up the » TV-PROGRAMMECHART«.

For further settings observe the information in the dialogue line.

Check to see which “Stations” are occupying the channel positions.

You can make changes in the assignment of channel positions (the station name, the sequence etc.). Select the channel position “to be changed”. Press the corresponding coloured button on the remote control for the required function, for example.

“Change name” = blue button

“Move” = yellow button j, “Change channel” = green button h, “Delete” = red button k.

TV-PROGRAMME-CHART

● Change name

● Move

Return

● Change channel

● Delete

TXT

TV-picture

AUX

Decoder

Prog Name Chan. Decoder AV

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1 ARD C 06 2 ZDF C 34 3 BR 3 C 59 4 RTL C 36 5 SAT1 C 40 6 PRO7 C 21 7 RTL2 C 53 8 PREM C 12 On 9 –––– C 00

DIALOG CENTER

Call up

TXT

TV-picture

■

PARENTALLOCK TV-PROGRAMME-CHART AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING

(ATS/ACI/MEGALOGIC) AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SERVICE

Changing or reentering station name

You can select, change or reenter a new station name (abbreviation) from an existing list.

Select “Change name” with the

button.

For further settings use the information in the dialogue line.

Select »Station name « and confirm. If there is no appropriate station name in the list

you can enter your own station name.

Press the E button once and select the required letters/numbers with the p or P button.

Select the next position with the E button and select the required letter/number with the p or P button.

Repeat the entry until you have obtained the required station name.

Confirm the selection. The Page »TV-PROGRAMME-CHART« appears on the screen.

PROG 01 – ZDF

■■■■■

Confirm

TXT

Stop / cancel

■

ZDF

ARTE ANT3 BBC BBC1 BBC2 BRT1 BRT2 CAN+ CAN5 CART CH4

Once all the changes have been carried out, exit the function with the

TXT

button.

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Scanning for “new” TV channels

If you want to know if “new” TV-channels can be received at your current location, select the »Search for new TV stations« function. Previously stored TVchannels are retained, the “new” ones are added. If you move home, we recommend selecting the function » Complete reprogramming (when changing address) «. All channel position data is completely erased, the channel positions are “reassigned”.

Call up the » DIALOG CENTER « with the h and G buttons.

Select and call up »AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING«.

For further settings, use the information shown in the dialogue line.

Select »Search for new TV stations «, or » Complete reprogramming (when changing

address) «.

If a video recorder with MEGALOGIC functions is connected to the TV set, there is an additional indicator » Data transfer of TV programme chart TV

→

VCR« in the menu.

Wait until all TV programmes have been transferred. This can take a minute or longer.

Following the search procedure, the set switches to channel position 1 and the indication »Brief instructions« appears.

Exit the function with the

TXT

button.

Entering a “new” channel number – Fine tuning

Select function » Change channel « with the h button. Channel position ten is highlighted in red.

For further settings, observe the information in the dialogue line.

If you want to select a special channel, press the F button and then the p or P button. Indication C (for channel) changes to S (for special channel). Press the E button and enter the channel number using two digits with the

0…9

buttons.

If you want to enter a certain progamme but do not know its channel number then press the g button (blue) repeatedly until the required channel appears on the screen.

Fine tuning

The set adjusts automatically to give you the best picture and sound quality. Given difficult reception conditions it may be necessary to optimize the picture and sound quality with the fine tuning.

Changing the »Fine tuning «. The values can vary between » + 63 « and » – 64 « Make note of when you achieve the best picture and sound quality.

Setting the norm

Press the F button repeatedly until the list of norms appears.

Select the required norm with the p or P button.

Confirm the settings. The Page »TV PROGRAMMECHART« appears on the screen.

Activating the decoder (descrambler)

If a decoder (scrambler) is required for a programme and is connected, it is also necessary to press the

AUX button »on«- as in the » TV PROGRAM-

ME-CHART « under the » Decoder « indication for the corresponding channel position.

Assigning Channel Positions

AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING

Call up

TXT

TV-picture

■

Search for new TV stations Complete reprogramming

(when changing address) Data transfer of

TV programme chart TV →VCR

PROG 01 – C 34 00 Norm

■■■■■

Confirm

TXT

Stop / cancel

0–9

Channel entry

● Search mode

Fine tuning

Using the Remote Control While Watching TV

On this page the buttons on the remote control are briefly explained. For more detailed information please refer to the corresponding chapter.

ik (Button – E) = Picture search backward ju (Button E +) = Picture search forward

● (Button h) = Record start

■ (Button F ) = Stop

ii (Button –

) = Rewind

uu (Button

+) = Fast forward

llll (Button

) = Pause

e (Button E) = Playback start

P = Channel position + p = Channel position –

Remote control for video recorder

You can use the remote control to operate the GRUNDIG video recorders with the remote control of this TV set. Your authorised dealer will tell you which are suitable.

Keep pressing the

VIDEO button.

This is how you switch the remote control to video recorder operation Then press the required button. You can determine which buttons activate which recorder functions from the list opposite.

1…9

Channel position selection

Changing AV position

P Sequential programme selection

forwards (1, 2, 3 ...)

p Sequential programme selection

reverse (... 3, 2, 1) or

P p Moving cursor up/down

x c

Volume or

x c

Moving cursor left/right.

G Changing and activating various

functions. Displaying and deleting the programme selection bar.

h »DIALOG CENTER «

(with the

h and G buttons).

Time on/off.

Picture adjustment Preselect to access the »Picture settings« menu.

Freeze frame

™

Change colour intensity.

SAT GRUNDIG satellite receiver remo-

te control (keep SAT button pressed down and select satellite channel).

VIDEO GRUNDIG video recorder remote

control (Keep VIDEO button pressed down).

Press button once: Switches set to standby. Press button twice

: Switches set off completely (provided that the eco mains is activated, see Page 11).

Audio on/off (mute).

TXT

Teletext mode Ç TV mode.

Call up »Brief instruction«

Audio adjustment Preselect to enter »Sound settings« menu.

Changing brightness.

Switching picture format

4:3 Ç 16:9.

AUX

Preselection button for various functions,

AUX and

button

is channel scan function.

Info about the current programme (“Current TV programme” for example)!

PIP without function

321

SAT PIP

VIDEO

TP 800

TXT

654

987

AUX

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