Loewe A 26, A 42, A 37, A 32 User Manual

Operating Instructions

TV

■ Xelos A 42

■ Xelos A 37

■ Xelos A 32

■ Xelos A 26

233–32503.020

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Contents

Remote control - TV functions

Control units

Connections - rear panel

Welcome

TV equipment

Scope of delivery

Transporting

Installation options

Notes on the screen

Cleaning

Disposal

For your safety

First installation

Remote control Connection

Handling the fabric hose

Using the common interface module Switching on

Automatic programming Directing DVB-T antenna

Daily operation

Switch on/off Changing stations

Basics about the menu operation For the info system

For the index Setting the sound Setting the picture

Direct control on TV set

Modes of operation

TV

How the colour keys work in TV mode Show status display

Calling the index

Standard settings pict.sound Call timer overview

Select picture format Move picture up/down TV menu

DVB subtitles CI module

Installing new DVB software

	3	Picture in picture (PIP)		25 – 26
	4 – 5		PIP picture as freeze frame	25
			Selecting the station of the PIP picture	25
	6 – 8
			Selecting the station of the TV picture	25
	9 – 10
			Scan stations in the PIP picture	25
	9
			Interchanging PIP picture/TV picture	25
	9
			Functions in the PIP menu	26
	9
			Switch to small PIP	26
	9
		EPG - Programme guide		27 – 28
	9 – 10
			Using the EPG	27
	10
			EPG menu	28
	10
			Selection of provider/station	28
	11		Data entry	28
	12 – 14	Teletext		29 – 30
			Page selection	29
	12
			Displaying teletext pages	29
	12 – 13
			Programme timer recordings	30
	13
			Teletext menu	30
	13
			Digital teletext (UK only)	30
	13
		Radio		31
	14
	15	Operating additional equipment		32 – 34
	15 – 20	Login and connect equipment		32
		Video playback		33
	15
		Timer recording with video or DVD recorder		33
	16
		Assignment of digital audio inputs and outputs		34
	17
		Connect Loewe DVD Preceiver Auro 2216 PS		35
	18
		Connecting other audio amplifiers or active speakers		36
	19
		HDMI (DVI) connection		37
	20
		VGA/XGA connection		37
	20
		Component video connection		38
	20
		Operating other devices with the remote control		39
	21 – 28
		What to do, if ...		40 – 41
	21 –24
	21	Technical data		42 – 43
	21	Accessories		44
	21	Service addresses		45 – 46
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	22 – 23
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	24		Dolby and the double ‘D‘ symbol are
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			trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

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Remote control - TV functions

Sound off/on
Switch over
to operate VCR			TV		VCR	DVD
Switch over
to opertae TV set
Call timer list					T-C

Standard parameters for picture/sound /menu “Other functions” (3

Set picture format

					DISC-MENU
						RADIO
SV					SP/LP	000

abc

def

ghi

jkl

mno

pqrs

tuv

wxyz

Switch on/off - on standby

Switch over

to operate DVD player

Picture menu on/off

Sound menu on/off

Radio on/off (2

Select station directly

/in the menu: enter numbers or letters

Call AV selection

Electronic Programme Guide Now&Next Programme info (3

Show/hide menu

Analogue Teletext on/off (3

EPG

AV

PIP

	N		E
E		U		N	D
M

T	I
	N
X	F
E	O
T

P+

PIP on/off (picture in picture)

Status display on/off (3 /in the menu: hide menu

Open index

/in the menu: info texts on/off P+/P– Select station up/down

			V–	OK
Red button:(3				P–
freeze picture on/off	(1

Green button:(3

menu "Other functions" on/off

Select station down (1 / in the Wizard: back

Direct recording (1

Freeze picture on/off (1

(1 when equipped with Digital Recorder +, these

buttons have different functions, see operating instructions

of the Digital Recorder.

for PIP: Position of the PIP picture

/ in the menu: select/set

V+

V–/V+ Volume down/up

Station list on

/in the menu: confirm/call

Blue button:(3 programme info off/on

Yellow button:(3 previous station

Select station up (1 Freeze picture off (1

Freeze picture on (1

(2 Radio only for DVB reception if broadcast by the station.

(3 with DVB-T stations in UK different function The coloured keys do not work as described with DVB-T stations in UK, but they operate as described on page 30 (Digital Teletext).

–	P
	+
P
	OK
V	+
–	V

Alternative remote control

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3

Control units Xelos A 26 and Xelos A 42

	Display:	Call the menu,
		in the menu: up5
	red = standby
	green = operation
orange = operation without screen display
(radio mode, EPG data capture
	or timer recording)

Station down, in the menu: left3

(1 Radio only for DVB reception, provided the station broadcasts this. Otherwise, switch over to an audio input.

Station up,

in the menu: right4

Switch TV set on/off to standby

Radio on/off (1 (back to TV mode), switching on the radio

from standby,

in the menu: down6

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Control units Xelos A 32 and Xelos A 37

X E L O S

Display: red: standby green: operation green and red: timer recording, EPG data capture or radio mode

(1 Only for sets with DVB-T/C CI or can be retrofitted for sets with DVB-T/C.

Common Interface (1

Headphones connection

S-VHS connection (AVS)

(i.e. for camcorders) Video input (AVS) Audio input right

Audio input left

Call the menu, in the menu: up/down56 –

Station down, + in the menu: left3

Station up, in the menu: right4

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Connections to rear panel – Xelos A 26

Common interface

Headphone connection

S-VHS connection (AVS)

(i.e. for camcorders) Video input (AVS)

Audio input right

Audio input left

Mains switch

Antenna/cable/analogue/digital

Center audio input (analogue)

Audio input left/right (analogue)

Audio output left/right (analogue)

					Socket for
					power cable
					Service socket
	Euro-AV-		Euro-AV-
					VGA/XGA input
	socket1		socket2
					Satellite connection socket (1
					HDMI (DVI) input
					Digital audio output
					Digital audio input
					Component video inputs (Cb/Pb–Cr/Pr–Y)

(1 Digital satellite tuner can be retrofitted

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Connections to rear panel – Xelos A 32/37

Mains switch

Antenna/cable PIP tuner(1

Center Audio input (analogue)

Audio input left/right (analogue)

or satellite antenna

Satellite antenna

(Sat tuner 1)(2

(Sat tuner 2)(3

Audio output left/right (analogue)

Antenna/cable

Euro-AV-

Euro-AV-

Component

Socket for power

analogue/digital

socket 1

socket 2

video inputs

cable

(tuner 1)

(Cb/Pb–Cr/Pr–Y)

Service socket

Antenna output PIP tuner(1

VGA/XGA input

connect to tuner 1

HDMI (DVI) input

Digital audio output

Digital audio input

(1

(2

(3

Can be retrofitted. This is already integrated in sets with a digital recorder. Digital satellite tuner can be retrofitted.

Can be retrofitted for sets with a digital recorder.

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Connections to rear panel – Xelos A 42

Common interface

89352.001	ANT -SAT
	13/18 V	/350 mA
	ANT -TV	AV 1	AV 2
5 V	/80 mA		( RGB / YUV )

	AUDIO IN		AUDIO OUT
C	L	R	L	R	HDTV IN	SERVICE
SD/HD-COMPONENT IN			AUDIO DIGI	TA L
Cb/Pb	Cr/Pr	Y	IN	OUT	HDMI (DVI )	VGA/XGA

Audio input left

Audio input right

Video input (AVS)

S-VHS input (AVS) (i.e. for camcorders)

Headphone connection

Mains switch

Power cable
Antenna/cable PIP tuner (1							Satellite antenna
or satellite antenna
	(Sat tuner 1) (2						(Sat tuner 2) (3

Center Audio input (analogue) Audio input left/right (analogue)

Audio output left/right (analogue)

Antenna/cable

Euro-AV-

Euro-AV-

Service socket

analogue/digital

socket 1

socket 2

VGA/XGA input

(tuner 1)

Antenna output PIP tuner (1

HDMI (DVI) input

connect to tuner 1

Digital audio output

Digital audio input

Component video inputs (Cb/Pb–Cr/Pr–Y)

(1

(2

(3

Can be retrofitted. This is already integrated in sets with a digital recorder. Digital satellite tuner can be retrofitted.

Can be retrofitted for sets with a digital recorder.

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Welcome

Thank you!

At Loewe, we combine the highest standards of technology, design and user friendliness. This applies equally for TV, video and accessories. Your new TV set is ideally equipped for the TV standard of the future - ”HDTV” (High Definition Television). With its high-resolution screen and

the future-proof digital interfaces HDMI, you have the option to view HD content with excellent picture quality. It therefore carries the European quality mark “HD ready”.

Digital TV is steadily spreading via terrestrial reception, in the cable network and via satellite. Loewe supplies sets equipped with DVB-T and DVB-C (DVB-C not for UK). A digital satellite tuner (DVB-S) can be retrofitted. The DVB integrated within the TV set is operated via the TV set menus using the remote control.

We have designed this TV set so that it is easy to operate by using menus. Information about settings in menus is shown automatically; this enables you to understand the context quickly.

You will find the answers to many of your technical queries in the index of your TV. If you want to operate the TV, you can access functions directly from the index. This saves you from having to read through detailed operating instructions and is the reason why this operating manual only explains the most important operating steps.

TV equipment

The maximum equipment is described in these operating instructions (without optional retrofit kits). Functions indicated by are not available in all TV sets. Menu contents may differ from the ones shown, depending on how your TV is equipped.

You can display how your set is equipped in the “Integrated features“ index (press the INFO button in the TV mode if no menu is displayed; the “Integrated features“ menu item is also displayed in the index before the initial letter A).

There are separate operating instructions for Digital Recorder Plus with the additional DVB satellite tuner.

Scope of delivery

•LCD-TFT TV or Plasma TV set

•RC4 remote control with 2 batteries

•Table stand

•Marketing and service card

•Fabric hose for Xelos A32/37/42

•3 cable loops for Xelos A42

•These operating instructions

Transporting

Only transport the unit in an upright position. Hold the set by the top and bottom edges of the housing. The plasma/LCD screen is made of glass and/or plastic and may break if not handled carefully. Should the LCD screen become damaged or should the liquid crystal begin to leak, then it is imperative you wear rubber gloves when removing the set. Should the liquid come in contact with your skin, thoroughly rinse with water immediately.

Installation options

As a desktop unit

Use the stand included in delivery. There are assembly instructions included with the stand. First read these assembly instructions and then set up your set.

As a wall-mounted unit

Use the wall holder WM52 for Xelos A 26, Loewe order no. 63493A00. Use the wall holder WM53 for Xelos A 32/37, Loewe order no. 63493A10. Use the wall holder WM61 for Xelos A 42, Loewe order no. 64495L00.

As unit mounted on a rack for Xelos A 32/37

Use the Xelos Rack, Loewe order no. 64496.A00.

Or use the Flat-TV F-Stand 3, Loewe order no. 64498.A00.

As a rotating, free-standing unit mounted on a rack for Xelos A 32/37/42

Use the Xelos 42 Rack, Loewe order no. 64496.A01.

Note on the LCD screen

The TV set with an LCD screen you have purchased meets the highest quality requirements and has been tested for pixel errors. Despite the utmost caution in production of the displays, it cannot be totally ruled out that some of the pixels might be defective for technological reasons. Please understand that such effects cannot be considered a unit defect as defined by the warranty as long as they are within the limits specified by the standard.

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Welcome

Note on the plasma screen (Xelos A 42)

The TV set with plasma screen you have purchased meets the highest quality requirements and has been tested for pixel errors. Despite the utmost caution in production of the displays, it cannot be totally ruled out that some of the pixels might be defective for technological reasons. Please understand that such effects cannot be considered a unit defect as defined by the warranty as long as they are within the limits specified.

For plasma screens, the emission of light decreases the longer the unit is used.

Plasma screens work by using phosphor. In certain operating conditions, this technology may facilitate image burns. These operating conditions include:

•Lengthy, continuous display of a freeze frame (>10 minutes).

•Constant display of the same background.

•Use of a format that does not entirely fill the screen (such as 4:3) for a longer period of time.

Once an image is burnt into the display, it is usually not possible to remedy the problem; this situation is neither covered by the warranty nor by the guarantee. To avoid or reduce image burns on your screen, please follow these instructions and recommendations:

•During the first 100 hours of operation, you should display moving pictures for the most part or freeze frames that change frequently; these images are to fill the entire screen.

•Use your screen in a full screen format (16:9).

•If you use the screen as a PC monitor, always activate the screen saver.

•Always switch off the TV set when not in use.

•Reduce contrast and brightness as much as possible.

The “DRM” function (Digital Refresh Mode), which can be called in this set, may be able to eliminate or reduce minor visible effects.

Any effects resulting from an excessively long display of a freeze frame cannot be reversed using the “DRM” function.

Cleaning

Use only a soft, clean, damp cloth to clean the TV set, the screen and remote control (do not use any caustic or abrasive cleaning agents).

Disposal

Packing and box

You have chosen a long lasting technical product of very high quality. We have paid a fee to authorised recyclers who will collect the packing from your dealer for disposal, pursuant to domestic regulations. Nevertheless, we recommend you to keep the original box and packing material for optimum protection if you have to transport the set.

The set

Attention: The EU directive 2002/96/EC regulates the proper way to recycle, handle and utilise used electronic

devices. Hence, all used electronic devices are to be disposed of separately. Please do not dispose of this set in the normal household rubbish.

You may return your used set free of charge at designated recycling centres or at your specialist

dealer whenever you purchase a new, comparable set. You can find out more about recycling (also for countries outside the EU) from your local government.

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For your safety

For your safety and to avoid unnecessary damage to your TV set, please read and observe the following safety instructions:

•This TV set is designed exclusively for reception and reproduction of video and audio signals.

• This equipment is designed for domestic and
office environments and must not be used in
rooms with high humidity
(e.g. bathroom, sauna) or
high concentrations of dust
(e.g. workshops). If the
equipment is used in the
open air, ensure that it is
protected against moisture
(rain, drips, splashes,
sprayed water or dew). Do	.
not place any containers
filled with liquids or lit
candles on top of the TV.
High levels of moisture and

concentrations of dust cause leakage currents in the equipment, which can lead to danger of electric shock or fire.

The manufacturer‘s warranty is only valid for use in the specified permissible environment.

•If you have moved the TV set out of the cold into a warm environment, leave it standing for about an hour since condensation may form.

•This equipment must

only be connected to

a mains power supply

10 cm

which has the same

voltage and frequency

as that specified on the 10

cm

10

cm

rating plate; use the

power cable provided.

Incorrect voltages

can damage the

.

equipment.

•Like all electronic equipment, your TV

needs air for cooling. Obstruction of the air circulation can cause fires. Therefore the air vents on the back must always be kept free. Please do not place newspapers or cloths on/over the TV. If the TV is placed in a cabinet or on a shelf, leave at least 10 cm at the sides and 10 cm at the top to ensure sufficient air circulation.

Position the set so that it is not exposed to direct sunlight and additional heating from radiators.

•Prevent any metal parts, needles, paper clips, liquids, wax or the like from getting into the TV set through the air venting slits in the rear panel. This can lead to short-circuits and possibly to fire. If something should get into the inside of the TV set, pull out the plug immediately and notify customer service.

•Never remove the back of the TV set yourself. Repair and servicing of your TV set should only be carried out by authorised TV technicians.

•Place the TV set on a level, firm base. The set should not protrude at the front when installing in cabinets or shelves.

Only use original accessories if possible, e.g. Loewe wall holders and stands.

Never let children handle the TV unattended.

Do not allow children to play in the immediate vicinity of the TV, they could knock, shift or pull it over and injure someone.

Never leave the TV on unsupervised.

•Do not install the TV where there may be vibrations. Vibrations can lead to material stress.

•Pull out the power and antenna cables during thunderstorms. Surge voltages caused by lightning strikes can damage the TV through the antenna system and the mains. Also remove the antenna and mains plugs in long periods of absence.

•The mains plug of the TV set must be easily accessible so that the set can be disconnected at any time.

•Lay the mains cable in such a way that it will not be damaged. The power cable may not be kinked or laid over sharp edges, not stood on and not exposed to chemicals, the latter also applies to the device as a whole. A mains cable with damaged insulation can lead to electric shocks and is a fire risk.

•When removing the mains plug, pull the plug housing and not the cable. The wires in the plug could be damaged and cause a short circuit the next time it is plugged in.

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First installation

Remote control

Batteries

To insert or change the batteries, press on the arrow. Slide the battery compartment cover downwards and remove it. Insert LR 03 alkalinemanganese batteries (AAA) and ensure that the + and - ends are positioned correctly.

+

+

Then push the cover back on from the bottom.

Note on disposing batteries:

The batteries provided contain no harmful materials such as cadmium, lead or mercury.

Regulations concerning used batteries stipulate that batteries may no longer be thrown out with the household rubbish. Deposit any used batteries free of charge into the designated collection containers set up at commercial businesses.

Setting up the remote control for operating the TV

TV Push the TV button.

How to operate other Loewe equipment is described on page 39.

Connection

Power mains

Remove the cover for the connections.

Connect the TV set to a 220-240V/50- 60 hertz power outlet. For Xelos A 26/32/37, plug the small plug of the mains cable into the mains socket on the rear of the TV set; plug the large mains plug into a mains socket.

Antennas

Plug the antenna plug of your antenna/cable system or the room antenna for DVB-T into the ANT-TV socket (Tuner 1 for Xelos A 32/37/42).

		220-240V~
ANT-TV	ANT-SAT	50/60Hz

Xelos A 26

	220-240V~
ANT-TV ANT-SAT	50/60Hz?

Xelos

A 32/37/42

TV

R

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First installation

If the reception conditions are good, then a room antenna may be used for DVB-T. Passive and active room antennas are available on the market. The power is supplied for an active antenna via the antenna connection. For automatic programming or in “TV Menu – Connections – Antenna DVB – Antenna DVB-T,“ the distribution voltage (5 volts) is to be set correspondingly.

It may be practical to use a nondirectional antenna. If the location is outside the normal transmitting range, then a unidirectional antenna may also be used to improve the reception quality.

You can find out more on the digital stations that can be received in your area at your specialist dealer.

If a Xelos A32/37/42 was retrofitted with a PIP tuner or if this is already integrated in a set with a digital recorder, then plug the antenna into the antenna input of the PIP tuner and connect the PIP tuner output with the ANT-TV socket (Tuner 1). See illustrations on page 7/8.

If a Digital Satellite Tuner 1 has been retrofitted, connect your satellite antenna system to the ANT-SAT socket.

If a Digital Satellite Tuner 2 has been retrofitted (only in conjunction with the Digital Recorder+), then connect one antenna cable each, for example from the antenna switch or from the twin LNC, to both SAT sockets.

When laying the cable, use the cable clips affixed beneath the TV set. Replace the connection cover on the TV set.

Handling the fabric hose

Use the fabric hose included with Xelos A 32/37/42 to lay the mains cables, antenna cables or cables from other electronic components systematically; then lead the

hose with the cables to the connection boxes. This provides you with an elegant solution when laying cables.

The diameter of the fabric hose increases when you push it together lengthwise (see illustration). This makes it easier for you to push through cables with plugs.

Using the common interface module

(only for sets with CI slot)

In order to be able to receive encrypted digital stations, the common interface module (CI module) and the smartcard both have to be inserted into the corresponding slot of your TV set. You can purchase the CI module and smartcard at your specialist dealer. You can find the slot on the back of your TV set, see the illustrations on pages 6 – 8.

1.Make sure the TV set is switched off with the mains switch on the set, or pull the mains plugs.

2.First push the smartcard into the CI module as far as it will go. Insert it so that the side with the golden contact chip faces the side of the module printed with

the supplier‘s brand logo. Printed arrows indicate how to insert the card. Also follow the installation instructions included with the smartcard.

3.Slide the CI module carefully into the slot with the contact side facing the front. The logo on the

common interface module should be visible.	Eject button
Make sure the module is not twisted in the
process. Do not use force.		INTERFACE
pressed outwards.
When the module locks, the eject button is
The CI module and the smartcard are not included	CI module	COMMON
in the scope of delivery for this set; you can usually
obtain them at your specialist dealer.

Switching on

Press the mains switch (for Xelos A 32/37, the set switches on immediately, the green indicator lamp lights up).

		For Xelos A 26/42:
	)	The red indicator on the set now lights up (standby mode).
		Switch on the set using the switch integrated in the
		indicator.

After switching on, it takes about 2 minutes for the screen to reach full brightness due to the LCD technology.

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First installation

Automatic programming

Automatic programming of the TV set is started the first time you switch it on. Follow the menus.

By tilting the OK button in one of the arrow directions, you

OK

can choose the settings ...

... and confirm your settings by pressing OK. You then go

OK

to the next menu.

Back to the previous menu.

1.First you have to select the menu language.

2.By pressing the OK button, you can call the menu “Connect antenna(s) for“. If you want to receive digital stations via satellite, then choose

“Satellite DVB-S“ - confirm using
		First installation wizard
the yellow colour button. If		Connect antenna(s) for
you also want to receive digital		Antenna/cable (analogue)(to ANT TV)					33
		Antenna DVB-T	(to ANT TV)
terrestrial stations (DVB-T),
		Antenna DVB-C	(to ANT TV)
then select “Antenna DVB-T“.		Satellite DVB-S	(at ANT SAT)
Also select “Antenna/cable		OK Proceed			Connect
					Back

(analogue)“ - this way the standard

analogue stations can also be searched for and saved. If you can receive digital stations from the cable network, then select “Antenna DVB-C“ using the yellow colour button.

3.For the country-specific station sorting, enter the location.

4.If you have selected “DVB-T“, you then reach the menu “Antenna DVB- T“. If you use an active antenna, then select “yes (5V)“.

5.In the “Select satellite installation“ menu, make the selection that corresponds to your satellite antenna installation.

Note: If you have any questions on how your satellite antenna installation is configured and on the antenna settings, consult your antenna installer or your specialist dealer.

6.Select the satellite the antenna is directed at, such as ASTRA1. If you only receive one satellite...

7.In the following menu, specify whether the station search should take place in the high and low band (“Yes“) or only in the low band (“No“). Note: For most satellites, a station search is required in both bands.

8.For the low band and high band, the standard frequencies 9750 MHz (9.75 GHz) and 10600 MHz (10.6 GHz) are preset.

If your satellite antenna is equipped with an LNC (LNB) with a divergent oscillator frequency, specify the corresponding frequency for low and

high band respectively. Note: The correct display of the received frequencies in the “TV menu – Stations – Manual adjustment“ depends upon this setting.

9.You should receive a picture with sound with the settings previously made (only for ASTRA 1 and HOTBIRD). Then press OK.

10.In the “Pre-programming“ menu, select the factory-set preprogramming to programme the satellite stations quickly.

To ensure all stations that can be currently received are searched for and saved, select “No“ at this point.

Symbol rates: The standard symbol rates 22000 and 27500 are preset. If you would like to receive stations with different symbol rates, specify the corresponding values here using the numeric buttons on your

remote control.

11.Press OK to obtain an overview of the settings with which the automatic programming is to take place.

12.Press the OK button again and the station search will start. The TV set searches for, sorts and saves all the TV stations that can be received, according to your settings and the antennas connected.

13.When the TV stations are saved, you will receive a corresponding message.

14.Press the OK button and the set then searches for the radio stations.

15.The TV set searches for, saves and sorts all radio stations which can be received with your antenna system.

16.Then log on your video equipment, decoder and audio system using the connection wizard and connect these to the TV according to the connection diagram displayed. If you want to connect other equipment later, you can find information as of page 32.

You can repeat the initial installation at any time, e.g. after moving house. Call the index using the INFO button (in the TV mode, if no menu is opened). Select the index item “Repeat initial installation“ (you will find this listed separately before the letter A). Press OK to start the initial installation.

Note: For DVB-T stations in UK the stations are tied to “Logical Channel Numbers” – “LCN” and sorted from 1–799. Digital station without “LCN” are stored from 800 onwards. Analogue stations are stored from1001.

Station sorting

Note: not with DVB-T stations in UK.

You can change the station sorting that was carried out automatically later at any time, see “TV menu –Settings– Stations– Change stations“.

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