Grundig GCK7040E User Manual

COLOR TELEVISION

ARGANTO 70

FLAT MFW 70-530/9 DPL

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CONTENTS

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4 Arganto 70 Flat MFW 70-530/9 DPL

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 speakers
Connecting a PC (VGA)
Putting batteries into the remote control

18 Settings

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

21 Easy Dialog System

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

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23 Programming the Remote Control

Programming function levels
Reset

26 Customer Information

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

29 Correcting Problems Yourself

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Special features of your TV set

Technology

Super flat 70 cm colour picture tube (visible picture: 66 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 ProLogic *
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

g are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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ARGANTO 70 FLAT MFW 70-530/9 DPL

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Scope of delivery

1 TV set Arganto 70 Flat MFW 70-530/9 DPL
2 Remote control
3 2 batteries, 1.5 V–, Mignon (AA)
4 2 surround loudspeakers
6 User manual
6 Connection cable for surround loudspeakers

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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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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.
It prevents mains interference and is an integral part of the device approval.

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

–

VV

+ Volume

–

P +

Select channel up/down.

88

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.

UU

Headphones connector

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S-VHS VIDEO IN AUDIO INL R

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The back of the TV set

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Mains cable connection socket.

CENTRE Clamping terminal for centre speaker.
SURR Clamping terminals for surround speakers.
L AUDIO R Clamping terminals for front speakers.

INT CENTER EXT Jumper for centre loudspeaker.
INT SUBW. EXT Jumper for subwoofer.

VGA / L AUDIO IN R PC connection socket.

AV 1, AV2, AV3 Euro/AV sockets.

 Aerial input (for house aerial).

R AUDIO L Output sockets for hifi system.
SURR AUDIO OUT Output sockets for active surround speakers.

CENTRE

AUDIO IN

INT

EXT

INT

SUBW

EXT

L

R

VGA

L

R

SURR

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

AV3

CENTRE

EXTERN

SUBW

L

AUDIO

R

SURR

AV2 AV1

The remote control

You can use the TP 850 C remote control supplied not only with the TV set, but
also with a video recorder, a satellite receiver and a DVD player.

Note:

Your TV set is equipped with a programmable remote control.
Programming of the remote control is described from page 25.

Operating the TV set

To operate the television, move the slide-switch »TV, SAT, VCR, DVD« into the
»TV« position.

88

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.

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.

aa

Sound on/off (mute).

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

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Clock time on/off.

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Still picture.

F

F

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

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E

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Colour contrast.

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RR

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Brightness.

PIP Double window (TV picture and teletext in the screen windows).

D

Brief instructions

E

Picture format switch-over

AUX Preselection button for various functions.

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Operating a video recorder/satellite receiver/
DVD player

To control a GRUNDIG video recorder, set the slide-switch
»TV, SAT, VCR, DVD« to »VCR«.

To control a GRUNDIG satellite receiver, set the slide-switch
»TV, SAT, VCR, DVD« to »SAT«.

To control a GRUNDIG DVD player, set the slide-switch
»TV, SAT, VCR, DVD« to »DVD«.

88

Switches to standby.

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

pp,PP

Select channels step by step.

● Recording

e Playback

ll Pause

■ Stop

ik Reverse picture search.
ju Forward picture search.
ii Fast reverse.
uu Fast forward.

Note:

Just try out which functions of your GRUNDIG device can be controlled.
Functions which cannot be controlled on your GRUNDIG device can easily
be programmed (see page 23).

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Sample connection with video recorder,
satellite receiver and decoder

Note:

To find out which devices can be externally connected to your TV set, consult
the Easy Dialog System referring to the entry made in the »INSTALLATION«
table under Audio/Video connections.
Consult page 21 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

SURR

AUDIO OUT

AV3

INT

CENTRE

EXT
INT

SUBW

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AUDIO

SURR

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CENTRE

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TV R

SAT

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EURO AV VCREURO AV DECODEREURO AV TV

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PAY-TV

Satellite receiver

Decoder

Video recorder

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Connecting speakers

For Dolby Surround ProLogic operation, you must connect the surround speakers
supplied.

1 Connect the loudspeakers to the clamping terminals on the picture screen.

Press down the clamping lever to insert the loudspeaker cable into the termi­nals. Insert the »–« core of the loudspeaker cable into the black (–) terminal
and the »+« core (marked or coloured core) into the red terminal.

Connecting surround speakers (standard setting)

1 Connect the surround boxes supplied to the upper clamping terminal

»SURR«.

Note:

If several speakers are connected to the »SURR« clamping terminal, be sure
that the nominal impedance of 4 Ohms is reached.

AV2 AV1

AUDIO

L

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SURR

AUDIO OUT

AV3

INT

CENTRE

EXT
INT

SUBW

EXT

AUDIO

SURR

EXTERN

CENTRE

SUBW

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Connecting external speakers

1 Connect external front loudspeakers to the »L AUDIO R«

clamping terminals.

2 Connect an external centre loudspeaker to the »EXTERN CENTRE«

clamping terminal.

3 Connect an external subwoofer to the »EXTERN SUBW«

clamping terminal.

Note:

If an external centre speaker is connected, the »INT CENTERE EXT«
jumper must be positioned so that its notch points to the »EXT« position.

If an external subwoofer is connected, the »INT SUBW EXT« jumper must
be positioned so that its notch points to the »EXT« position.

Connecting a hifi system or active loudspeakers
(left, right, surround)

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.

2 Connect the active external surround loudspeakers to the

»SURR AUDIO OUT« Cinch socket.

Note:

It is possible to connect a wireless surround system (optional accessory) for
the wireless transmission of the sourrround channel instead of the active
surround loudspeakers.

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SUBW

L AUDIO R

AV2 AV1

AUDIO

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SURR

AUDIO OUT

AV3

INT

CENTRE

EXT
INT

SUBW

EXT

AUDIO

SURR

EXTERN

CENTRE

SUBW

L

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L

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AUDIO IN

VGA

SURR

AUDIO OUT

L

AUDIO

R

AV3

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EXTERN

SUBW

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AUDIO

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AV2 AV1

AUDIO IN

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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.

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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.

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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 = TV GUIDE mode (approx. 1/2 h after the TV set has been

switched off, to load the programme data), 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 »

88

« on the remote control once.

Switching the TV set off definitely

1 Press »IO« on the TV set, or

press »88« 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.

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Setting the Dolby level

Note:

If you do not operate the TV set with the standard loudspeaker configuration
(left/right, centre, surround), select the »Speaker configuration« menu prior
to setting the Dolby level and select there the loudspeakers connected.

1 Use the »

,,

« or »..« button to select the »Dolby level adjustment« row

then confirm with »OK«.

2 Adjust the same volume level for all loudspeakers.

3 End the setting with »TXT.

A table with information about the Easy Dialog System appears.

4 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 every step of operation, the dialog symbols show which buttons can be

used to carry out particular functions.

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REMOTE CONTROL

INDEX

PARENTAL LOCK

TV-PROGRAMME-CHART

AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING
ACI, Megalogic, ATS

TIMER

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Help

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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.

TXT Back to TV picture.

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

one page back.

D

Calls up brief instructions.

P

TV-GUIDE

OK

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PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL

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You can use the TP 850 C remote control not only with the TV set, but also with a
video recorder, a satellite receiver and a DVD player.

The remote control is programmed in the factory for GRUNDIG appliances (and
those of the same construction).

The TP 850 C can “learn” the remote control commands from any infrared-con­trolled appliance (also from other companies). These remote control commands
are for the function levels for satellite receivers (SAT), video recorders (VCR) and
DVD players (DVD). For this, you need the other appliance’s remote control.

Note:

The TV function level is programmed only for GRUNDIG TV sets and cannot
be reprogrammed.

In exceptional cases, it could happen that the TP 850 C can not learn the
functions of an appliance made by an other company.

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Programming function levels

1 Move the slide-switch to the function level (SAT, VCR, DVD) you want to

programme.
– The display of the selected function level lights up for about three seconds.

2 Simultaneously press »AUX« and »3« until the display of the selected func-

tion level lights continuously.

3 Point both remote controls at each other at a distance of about five centi-

meters.

4 On the TP 850 C, briefly press the button which is to be programmed.

The display of the selected function level flashes once.

5 Press the function button which is supposed to be learned on the original

remote control until the display of the selected function level on the TP 850
flashes twice.

Note:

If the function could not be learned, all four displays on the TP 850 will flash
twice. In this case, repeat steps 3 to 5.

6 To finish the settings, simultaneously press »AUX« and »3«.

The display flashes twice.

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Reset

You can reset the remote control back to the settings it was given in the factory.

Resetting a function level

1 Move the slide-switch to the function level (SAT, VCR, DVD) which is sup-

posed to be reset.

2 Simultaneously press »PIP« and »6« until the display of the selected function

level flashes twice.

Resetting all function levels (except TV)

1 Move the slide-switch to the TV function level.

2 Simultaneously press »PIP« and »6« until the displays of the function levels

»SAT«, »VCR«, »DVD« flash twice.

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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, 155 W, in standby 5 W

Sound output stage:

Dolby operation: Stereo 5 channel 120 W music signal power divided in:
Front: 2 x 20 Watt music 2 x 10 Watt sine
Centre: 20 Watt music 10 Watt sine
Surround: 20 Watt music 10 Watt sine
Subwoofer: 40 Watt music 20 Watt sine
(in the appliance)

Without Dolby
Stereo 3-channel 80 W music signal power divided in:
Front: 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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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

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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.

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