Grundig GCI6975E User Manual

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DENVER

SE 8250/8 PIP/DOLBY

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CONTENTS

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4 DENVER SE 8250/8 PIP/DOLBY

Special features of your TV set
Scope of delivery

6 Installation and Safety

8 At a Glance

The front of the TV set
The back of the TV set
The remote control

13 Connection and Preparation

Sample connection with video recorder, satellite receiver and decoder
Connecting a PC (VGA)
Connecting a hifi system or active loudspeakers
Putting batteries into the remote control
Taking off the front speakers

17 Settings

Switching the television on/off
Programming TV channels
Setting the Dolby level

19 Easy Dialog System

The Easy Dialog System
The Dialog Center
Operating the Easy Dialog System

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21 Customer Information

Technical data
Service information for the specialized dealer
Contact assignment for the EURO-AV socket

24 Correcting Problems Yourself

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Special features of your TV set

Technology

Super flat 82 cm colour picture tube (visible picture: 76 cm)
Impressive 16:9 cinemascope format
100 Hertz technology

GRUNDIG Megalogic

Megalogic possibilities:
– Perfect compatibility with the Megalogic video recorder. No troublesome

programming of channel positions.

– By starting playpack on the video recorder, the video programme position on

the TV set will be automatically selected.

Equipment

Dolby Surround *
PIP - Picture in picture
VGA interface for connecting a PC
Megatext, level 2.5, 512-page memory
Easy Dialog System

Retrofit options

Satellite receiver
Removable decorative frame

* Under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation."DOLBY" and the double-D symbol

ij are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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DENVER SE 8250/8 PIP/DOLBY

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Scope of delivery

1 TV set DENVER SE 8250/8 PIP/DOLBY
2 2 loudspeaker covers
3 Remote control
4 2 batteries, 1.5 V–, Mignon (AA)
5 User manual
6 Mains cable

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VIDEO

AUX

SAT

PIP

3

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7 8 9

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ELEPILOT 910C

TXT

P

P

OK

TV-GUIDE

PUSH OPEN

PUSH OPEN

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INSTALLATION AND SAFETY

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In order to assure that this high-quality and easy-to-use TV set will be able to
provide you with good service and pleasure for a long time to come, it is impor­tant that you observe the following points when installing the set.

This set has been designed for the reception and reproduction of picture and
sound signals.
Any other use is explicitly forbidden.

The ideal viewing distance from the screen is 5 times the diagonal width of the
screen.
External light shining on the screen adversely affects picture quality.

Assure that there is enough space inside a cabinet.

The TV set is designated for operation in dry rooms. Should you nevertheless
operate it outside, make absolutely sure that it is protected against dampness
(rain, water splashes). Never expose the TV set to any sort of moisture.

Do not place vessels filled with fluid (vases or similar things) on the TV set.
The vessel may tip over and the fluid may adversely affect electrical safety.
Put the TV set on an even and hard surface. Do not place objects (for example,
newspapers) on the TV set or place the set on a cloth cover, etc.

Do not place the TV set close to the heating or in direct sunshine as it could
overheat.
Heat build-up can be dangerous and is detrimental to the service life of the
equipment. From time to time, have a technician come to clean the inside of the
set.
Keep the TV set away from magnetic fields (for example stereo speakers).

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INSTALLATION AND SAFETY

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Do not open the TV set under any circumstance. The manufacturer will offer no
liability for damage resulting from unauthorized tampering.

Be sure that the mains cable is not damaged at any time.

Storms represent a danger for every type of electrical device. Even if the set is
switched off, it could be damaged by a lightning strike hitting the mains and/or
the aerial lead. Therefore, always disconnect the mains plug and aerial plug
when there is a storm.

When cleaning the screen, use only a soft, damp cloth. Use only clean water.

This TV set combines technology and ecology in a well thought-out overall con­cept. Only ecologically high-quality materials are used. The packaging is made
almost entirely of 100% recycled paper, and the portion of plastic has been
reduced to a minimum. The batteries supplied have no mercury or cadmium.
The number of plastic types has been reduced in order to ensure high-quality
recycling when the set is put out of use – all larger plastic parts are marked.
To facilitate maintenance work and recycling, this TV set is easy to disassemble.

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AT A GLANCE

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The front of the TV set

–

zz

+ Volume

–

P +

Select channel up/down.

ǼǼ

Switches the TV set on/off.

L AUDIO IN R Audio input for camcorder.
VIDEO IN Video input for camcorder.
SVHS SVHS video input for camcorder.

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Headphones connector

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S-VHS VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

LR

PUSH OPEN

PUSH OPEN

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The back of the TV set

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Mains cable connection socket.

VGA / L AUDIO IN R PC connection socket.
AV 1 Euro/AV socket.

AV2 Euro/AV socket.
R AUDIO L Output sockets for hifi system.

IN Aerial input (for house aerial).
AV3 Euro/AV socket.

IN

L

OUT

AUDIO

R

AV2 AV1

AV3

L

AUDIO IN

R

VGA

The remote control

You can use the TP 810 C remote control supplied not only with the TV set, but
also with a video recorder a satellite receiver.

Operating the TV set

ǼǼ

Switches the TV set to standby.

1 … 9 Channel selection and switch on the TV set from standby,
0 AV select AV position, enter teletext page numbers.

R Button illumination on/off. After a few moments, the illumination is

switched off automatically

pp,PP

Switching on the TV set from standby (only »PP«),
select channels step by step, cursor up/down.

FF EE

Volume, cursor left/right.

OK Changes and activates various functions.

i Call up DIALOG CENTER (with »i« and »OK«).

AKT TV-Guide, info about current broadcast.
TXT Teletext mode /TV mode switch-over.

ĭĭ

Sound on/off (mute).

see next page

Remote control cover
To open and close the cover, push in direction of the arrows.

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AT A GLANCE

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VIDEO

AUX

SAT

PIP

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TELE PILOT 910C

TXT

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TV-GUIDE

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Picture settings, calls up the »PICTURE SETTINGS« menu.

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Clock time on/off.

ǷǷ

Still picture.

FF

Sound settings, calls up the »SOUND SETTINGS« menu.

- i

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Colour contrast.

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Brightness.

PIP Picture in picture, TV picture in teletext.

D

Brief instructions

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Picture format switch-over

AUX Preselection button for various functions.

Operating a video recorder/satellite receiver
(see next page)

AT A GLANCE

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VIDEO

AUX

SAT

PIP

3

21

4 5 6

7 8 9

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TELE PILOT 910C

TXT

P

P

OK

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AT A GLANCE

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Operating a video recorder/satellite receiver

To operate a GRUNDIG video recorder press the »VIDEO« button and hold it
down. Then press the desired button.

To operate a GRUNDIG satellite receiver press the »SAT« button and hold it
down. Then press the desired button.

ǼǼ

Switches to standby.

1 … 0 Select channel positions and switch on from standby.

pp,PP

Select channels step by step.

● Recording

ı Playback

ll Pause

■ Stop

ĵķ Reverse picture search.
ĶŁ Forward picture search.
ĵĵ Fast reverse.
ŁŁ Fast forward.

Note:

Just try out which functions of your GRUNDIG device can be controlled.

VIDEO

AUX

SAT

PIP

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TELE PILOT 910C

TXT

P

P

OK

TV-GUIDE

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Sample connection with video recorder,
satellite receiver and decoder

Note:

To see what possibilities your television has for connecting external devices,
see the Easy Dialog System in the Audio/Video connections menu.
Consult page 19 and onwards to see how to use the Easy Dialog System.

If your video recorder is equipped with Megalogic functions, the video recor­der and the TV set must be connected with the AV-EURO cable which was
included with the video recorder.

AV2 AV1

AUDIO

L

R

AV3

L

R

AUDIO IN

VGA

OUT

IN

TV R

SAT

220-240 V

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50-60 Hz

EURO AV VCREURO AV DECODEREURO AV TV

AUDIO OUT

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INPUT-SAT

950-2150 MHz

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2 EXTERNAL / DEC. - AV 2

1 EXTERNAL / EURO - AV 1

PAY-TV

Satellite receiver

Decoder

Video recorder

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Connecting a PC (VGA)

You can use the TV set as a PC monitor.
The television set can set itself to the following input signals:
640 x 480 Pixel, 60 Hz/31.5 kHz
640 x 400 Pixel, 70 Hz/31.5 kHz
640 x 350 Pixel, 70 Hz/31.5 kHz

1 Connect the VGA source (e.g. computer, games console) to the »VGA«

socket using a commercially available VGA cable.

2 Connect the computer’s audio output (if available) to the »AUDIO« sockets

using a commercially available Cinch cable.

Note:

One of the above-mentioned resolutions must be set on the PC (see the PC’s
system control).

The display of a connected laptop computer must be switched off (using the
keyboard or the laptop’s system control; see the operating manual of the
laptop).

When using a laptop, it has to be first connected and then switched on.

AV2 AV1

AUDIO

L

R

AV3

L

R

AUDIO IN

VGA

OUT

IN

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Connecting a hifi system or active loudspeakers

Instead of using the television speakers as front speakers, you can use the loud­speakers of your hifi system or active front speakers.

1 Connect the hifi system or the active left/right speakers to the »L AUDIO R«

Cinch sockets.

Putting batteries into the remote control

1 Open the battery compartment by pulling off the cover.

2 Insert the batteries (Mignon, i.e. UM-3 or AA, 2 x1.5 V).

Observe the polarity when inserting the batteries.

Note:

If your television does not react to the remote control commands correctly,
then the batteries could be used up. Remove empty batteries. There is no
liability for damage caused by leaking batteries.

Environmental note:

The batteries – even those free of heavy metal – cannot be disposed of in
normal household rubbish. Used batteries must be disposed of in used
battery collection containers in businesses or be taken to public waste
disposal facilities.

AV2 AV1

AUDIO

L

R

AV3

L

R

AUDIO IN

VGA

OUT

IN

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Taking off the front speakers

You can take the front speakers off and improve the stereo effect by putting them
further away from the TV set.

1 Depress the button on the side of the speaker with the help of the tool

supplied and pull off the speaker.

2 Where the speakers were, lock the trimplates (included) into place.

3 Connect the speakers to the »L AUDIO R« clamping terminals using the

speaker cable supplied.

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SETTINGS

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Switching the TV set on/off

An LED next to the mains switch indicates the current operating mode by a
corresponding colour.

Green = Operation.
Yellow = Standby (TV-GUIDE mode, copy mode).
Red = Standby (energy saving mode, timer programmed).

Switching the TV set on

1 Press »IO« on the TV set.

The TV picture appears on the screen.

Switching the TV set to standby

1 Press »

ǼǼ

« on the remote control once

.

Switching the TV set off definitely

1 Press »IO« on the TV set, or

press »ǼǼ« on the remote control twice.
Condition:
The ecologic switch must be activated (Dialog Centre, »Special Functions«
menu).

Note:

The ecologic switch is not activated if a timer is programmed or the copy
mode activated.

Switching on again is only possible with »IO« on the TV set.

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Programming TV channels

The TV set is equipped with the automatic tuning system “ATS euro plus” which
carries out channel position assignment for you.

1 After switching on the TV set, select he »English« dialog language and con-

firm with »OK«.

Note:

If the »Select dialog language« page does not appear, press »i« and then
»OK« to display the Dialog Centre menu.
Use »,,« or »..« to select the »AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING« row then
confirm with »OK«.
Use »,,« or »..« to select the »Complete Reprogramming when moving
house« row then confirm with »OK«.

2 Confirm your country with »OK«.

The automatic tuning system is started. Depending on the number of
channels which can be received, the search can take one minute and more.

3 When the automatic allocation of the channel positions is completed, a table

with information about the installation menu is displayed.

4 Press »TXT« to exit this table.

The »INSTALLATION« menu is displayed.

5 Make desired settings and end setting with »TXT« or, if you want to watch

television immediately, switch off menu with »TXT«. A menu with informati­on on the Easy Dialog System appears.

6 Press »TXT« to switch to TV operation.

Note:

It is possible to call up all functions of the »INSTALLATION« menu also later
in the Easy Dialog Centre under »INSTALLATION«.

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EASY DIALOG SYSTEM

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The Easy Dialog System

Your TV set is equipped with the Easy Dialog System.
That means that operating instructions are not, as is usual, in a printed manual,
but rather appear on the screen as dialog fields.

The Dialog Centre

The Dialog Centre is the control centre for your TV set.
Here you can make a variety of settings, call up information, and get specific
help for operating your television (e.g. info about the remote control, a list of
key words, tips and tricks).
Just try it out. You can’t do anything wrong.

1 Call up the Dialog Centre witht »i« and then »OK«.

– At ever y step of operation, the dialog symbols show which buttons can be

used to carry out particular functions.

OK

TXT

P+

P

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1/2

REMOTE CONTROL

INDEX

PARENTAL LOCK

TV-PROGRAMME-CHART
AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING

ACI, Megalogic, ATS

AUDIO-/VIDEO RE-RECORDING

To 2nd page

Call up

Help

TV

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Operating the Easy Dialog System

pp,PP

Move the yellow bar up/down.
With two-paged menus, the second page will be turned to.

FF EE

Change settings.

OK Calls up or confirms selected functions.

i Acces to the Dialog Centre (with »i« and »OK«),

one page back.

TXT Back to TV picture.

D

Calls up brief instructions.

PIP

VIDEO

TV-GUIDE

SAT

P

OK

P

TXT

AUX

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Technical data

Power supply voltage:

220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz (control range of the power supply unit 190 … 264 V)

Power consumption:

in operation, 145 W, in standby <5 W

Sound output stage:

2 x 20 Watt music (2 x 10 Watt sine)
Subwoofer 40 Watt music (20 Watt sine)

Reception ranges:

C01 … C99, special channels S01 … S41

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Service information for the specialized dealer:

The TV set may be operated only using the mains cable set supplied.
It prevents mains interference and is an integral part of the appliance approval.
For replacement purposes, please order only the mains cable set with the
designation “GWN 9.22/part number 8290.991-316” from an approved
after-sales service.

The product meets the requirements of the following EU guidelines:

73/23/EEC guideline on electrical equipment for use with certain
voltage limits.
89/336/EEC guideline on electromagnetic compatibility.

The appliance complies with the standards:
EN 60065, EN 55013, EN 55020

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Contact assignment for the EURO-AV socket

If you want to connect an other appliance to the TV set (e.g. computer,
amplifier), your specialist dealer can establish a proper connection using the
following connection table:

pin signal

11 = audio output right
12 = audio input right
13 = audio output left
14 = audio ground
15 = blue ground
16 = audio input left
17 = RGB blue input
18 = switching voltage
19 = green ground

10 = data line (MEGALOGIC)
11 = RGB green input
12 = –
13 = red ground
14 = ground
15 = RGB red input (S Video = Chroma)
16 = RGB switching voltage
17 = video ground
18 = RGB switching voltage ground
19 = video output
20 = video input, (S Video = luminance)
21 = shielding/ground

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CORRECTING PROBLEMS YOURSELF

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If the remedies below do not lead to a good result, contact an authorised GRUNDIG
dealer.
Please consider that problems can also be caused by external appliances, such as video
recorders and satellite receivers.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

no picture, no audio no mains voltage mains cable connected?

mains switch on?
TV set in standby switch on with remote control
TV set is not on a switch to another

occupied AV channel position channel position

picture is bright (grainy or blue) aerial cable aerial cable connected?
but no programme can be seen check aerial system?

no TV channel programmed start channel search

picture contrast incorrect picture settings change brightness, contrast, or

color settings
problem is with the broadcaster test another channel

poor picture and/or sound interference from other appliances change the position of the

(household appliances, mobile appliances
telephones etc.)

double image, reflection channel setting automatic or manual

channel setting/fine tuning
aerial have aerial cable or device

checked

no color color intensity is on minimum adjust color upward

TV standard setting select proper color standards
(if setting possibility is available)

problem is with the broadcaster test another channel

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CORRECTING PROBLEMS YOURSELF

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Problem Possible cause Remedy

colors wrong, color spots strong magnetic field from increase distance of speaker

speakers (or other) to TV set

with permanent color spots,
switch off the TV set with the
mains switch and switch back
on after after 10 minutes

problem with terrestrial change appliance position
magnetic field

picture is there, no sound volume at minimum or increase/switch on volume

speakers switched off
volume regulation activated select sound output

via audio cinch socket via speaker
(if this possibility is available)

problem is with the broadcaster test another channel
SAT mode check AV cable between

TV set and receiver
sound unclear sound setting correct sound setting
poor or no Teletext TV channel (has no Teletext) check with another channel,

or check aerial system possibly double image or

reflection or fine tuning

transmission signal too weak check aerial system
(picture grainy)

remote control does not work no optical connection point remote control at the TV set

remote control batteries check or replace the batteries

pay attention to polarity

undefinable operating mode switch off TV set with the main

power button for about 2 minutes
After switching on, child lock is activated enter secret number or number

“child lock” appears on the menu combination 7038580.