Congratulations on your purchase of this high quality Loewe television. Loewe stands for innovative
design, excellent quality and exceptional functionality. To ensure that your product retains these
properties for as long as possible, please follow the operating and safety instructions contained in
this manual.
This instruction manual will help you to get started.
Your Loewe Team
Contents
Remote control RC3 – TV functions3
Rear side connections Signal Box4
Operation on the Signal Box5
Setup6-7
Installation possibilities6
For your safety...6
Handling the mesh tube 7
✳ Cleaning the front panel 7
Connect LCD screen and antenna(e) to the
Signal Box 8
Initial installation9
Batteries9
Connection9
Switching on 9
Automatic programming9
Daily handling10-12
Remote control RC310
TV equipment 10
Use the drive buttons in TV- and STB position
for VCR, DVD or Digital Recorder 10
Switching on/off10
Changing channels11
Call Audio/Video programs AV selection 11
General menu operation12
Adjusting the picture12
Adjusting the sound12
Operation on the TV set (Signal Box)12
Modes of operation13-18
TV mode13
Menu functions in TV 14
Picture in Picture (PIP)15
EPG mode16-17
TV-radio mode (SAT radio)17
Teletext mode18
LOEWE Dialog19
Operation of additional equipment20-30
Video mode20
Digital Link Plus 20
Logging in equipment21
Connecting VCR equipment21
Search for and store the VCR station21
Video playback22
Calling an AV program in the
AV selection list22
IR-Link22
Digital input/output23-24
AV-connection/Select device 24
Converting the remote control in order to
operate a Loewe DVD player or devices
from other manufacturers 24
Converting the remote control for devices from
the code list 24
✳ Rotating the TV set (only Spheros)26
✳ Viewing angle, range of rotation 26
Connecting Loewe sound systems 27
Loewe sound systems Concertos 28
Loewe sound systems Certos/Concertos 29
Connecting the DVD Preceiver
Auro 8116 DT and Tremo 30
Displaying PC images (VGA/DVI) 31
Connecting personal computers 31
What to do when ...32-33
Technical data34
Available accessories35
Secret code35
Service addresses36
Codelist RC337-43
Functions marked by ✳ are not available in all
types of TV sets but can usually be retrofitted.
Ask your dealer if you are interested.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. ”Dolby” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
dts
Is a registered trademark of Digital Theater
Systems Inc.
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Acoustimass® is a registered trademark of the
Bose Corporation.
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Remote control RC 3 – TV functions
Control LED for programming
the remote control
Change-over switch for operation of
TV, VCR, DVD recorder/player or Set Top Box
Sound off/on (mute)
Timer overview
Video operation with video operating lin on/off
Set picture format
EPG on/off
/PhotoViewer: turn picture
Call menu /in menu: back
Teletext mode on/off
P+/P– select program up/down
V–/V+ volume quieter/louder
in menu: select/set
/in the PhotoViewer overview: select picture
/Digital Recorder: LOEWE dialog on
✳ red key: personal teletext pages
/Digital Recorder: DR archive on/off
/in the PhotoViewer overview: previous page of overview
✳ green key: call standard settings
Digital Recorder: bookmark back/rewind
/PhotoViewer: previous picture
Digital Recorder: record immediately
TV without Digital Recorder: freeze frame on
Digital Recorder: freeze frame/pause
(delayed viewing: start)
/PhotoViewer: stop slide show
TV
DVDSTB
VCR
-List
-Set
REC-MENU
abcdef
ghijkl
pqrs
tuv
EPG
AV
DISC-M
P+
V–V+
OK
P–
C-SET
SV
TITLE
RADIO
mno
wxyz
PIP
CARD
Switch on/off – in standby
Picture menu on/off
/PhotoViewer: PhotoViewer operation on/off
Sound menu on/off
Radio mode on/off
Select programme directly
in menu: enter numbers or letters
Call AV selection
PIP on/off
/PhotoViewer: zoom picture
Status display on/off
/in menu: hide menu
/PhotoViewer: show/hide picture info
Call main information
/in menu: Info texts on/off
/PhotoViewer: PhotoViewer operating instructions
Station table list on
/in menu: confirm
/PhotoViewer: call photo from the PhotoViewer overview
/Call PhotoViewer overview
blue key: programme info on/off
✳
/in the PhotoViewer overview: next page of overview
yellow key: last station
✳
Digital Recorder: bookmark forward/fast forward
/PhotoViewer: next picture
TV without Digital Recorder: freeze frame off
Digital Recorder: play/set bookmark
/PhotoViewer: start slide show
TV without Digital Recorder: freeze frame on
Digital Recorder: stop (live picture)
/PhotoViewer: stop slide show
✳ The drive buttons can be switched for
operating a DVD player/recorder or a VCR.
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✳ You can assign other functions to the color
keys for the TV mode.
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Rear side connections Signal Box
✳
Satellite-
antenna socket
(analogue/digital)
✳
Satellite antenna
socket (analogue)
Euro-AV
socket 2
Euro-AV
socket 1
Sound input
analogue
left / right
Digital sound
inputs
Component
Video inputs
Connection for
Loewe Online Box
Digital sound
output
Loewe Online
VGA input
Socket for
power cable
ANT-1
ANT-2
UHF/VHF
PIP
Antenna socket
VHF/UHF/cable
AV 2 ( RGB )
L R
AUDIO OUT
Sound output
analogue
left / right
L R
AUDIO IN 3
Sound input
TV Active
Certos/Auro
L R
SOURROUND
✳✳
Connections
for active
speakers
AV 1
Center Sub
Infrared Link
RC5/RC6
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN1
L R
RC5/
SERVICE
RC6
analogue (VGA)
Infrared
signal out
(for HMM)
IN1
IN2OUT
Y
C
R/PR
AUDIO
IR-
IN 2
Link
Sound input
CB/P
B
SYSTEM
Interface input
✳✳✳
(
Connection
Speaker system
VGA
CONTROL
DVI-INPUT
Digital Visual
VGA input)
120-240V
50/60Hz
DISPLAY
DVI-OUTPUT
D-SUB
Connections for LCD
monitor
✳ Only in the set version with ”Digital-TV upgrade kit 2 Sat/Twin-Sat CI”.
✳✳ The ”SURROUND”, ”Center” and ”Sub” sockets are only activated when equipped with
Dolby Digital (AC3).
✳✳✳ VGA Connection via VGA/DVI adapter cable.
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Operation on the Signal Box
+
–
AV-SVIDEO
L AUDIO R
Open control panel
PHOTOVIEWER
COMMON INTERFACE
Display menu
Headphone
Channel up/down
Set in the menu
+
–
socket
Video input AVS
S-video
input
AV-SVIDEO
(CVBS)
Sound input
Left / Right
L AUDIO R
✳ Sockets for
Common-Interface-
Modules
SmartMedia (SM)CompactFlash (CF)
Slots for
memory cards
Multi Media Card (MMC)
Secure Digital (SD)
Memory Stick (MS
)
PHOTOVIEWER
COMMON INTERFACE
✳ Only in the set version with ”Digital-TV upgrade kit 2 Sat/Twin-Sat CI”.
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Setup
Installation possibilities:
• as a desktop unit
– on a sideboard or table (Xelos SL 32 HD/37
HD.
– Using a rotary table stand (Motor Unit) you
can adjust your Spheros 32 HD or 37 HD
easily with the remote control to suit your
sitting position.
• on a Flat-TV F-Stand
as a standing unit, manually rotatable.
• Spheros 32 HD or 37 HD on the
System Rack Cube 1, Cube 2
with motor control for rotating the TV set
and shelves for DVD player, VCR etc.
• as a wall unit, the flat screen (LCD) can
be hung on the wall like a picture. It can be
tilted up to 5°.
Auxiliary devices such as VCRs, DVD players,
Pay-TV decoders, Loewe sound systems
Concertos/Certos can be connected to the
Spheros Signal Box.
Operation
We have designed the TV set in such a way that
it is easy to operate with menus. If you need
information on operating the set, simply press
the i key on the remote control to display the
help texts, which will quickly enable you to
understand the system.
For your safety ...
For your own safety and to avoid unnecessary
damage to your equipment, protect it against
• moisture, splashing and dripping water
• shock and mechanical stress
• cold, heat and extreme temperature
fluctuations
• dust
• covering which obstructs air circulation
• tampering with the insides
Never place vases filled with water, lit candles
etc. on the TV set.
+
–
AV-SVIDEOL AUDIO R
If you have moved the set out of the cold into a
warm environment, leave it switched off for
about an hour because of the possible forming
of condensation.
PHOTOVIEWER
COMMON INTERFACE
• Avoid metal parts, needles, paper clips,
liquids, wax or similar 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 set switch it off immediately at the on/
off switch, pull out the power plug and
notify the after-sales service for inspection.
•The TV power plug must be easily accessible
so that the TV can be disconnected from the
power supply at all times.
• Lay the power cable so that it cannot 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
power cable with damaged insulation can
lead to electric shocks and is a fire risk.
• When removing the power 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.
•Your new TV has been built exclusively for
use in a home environment. The warranty
covers this normal use of the device.
• Only have repairs done by the
Loewe Service.
If it is a matter of operating the TV, you can
access a function 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.
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Lightning can damage your TV through the
antenna and the mains. Therefore pull out
the antenna and power plugs during
thunderstorms and in longer periods of
absence.
Only transport the unit in an upright
position.
➝
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100 mm
100 mm
Setup and cleaning
Only hold the housing for transporting and
never the panel.
The front panel and the LCD screen underneath
it are made of glass and may break if not
properly handled. If the LCD screen is damaged
(not the glass panel) and in case of leaking
liquid crystal, wear rubber gloves to carry the
device.
In case of contact with the skin, wash the
affected areas thoroughly with water.
Note
During the whole period of use, pixel errors
may appear on the screen in the form of lighter
or darker spots, this phenomenon is typical for
an LCD display. It is not a defect.
• Install the Spheros Signal Box and the
screen with room for air circulation. The air
vents may not be covered by objects such as
magazines, table cloths, curtains etc.
100 mm
100
mm
.
100
mm
• Check the strength of furniture (e.g. tables,
sideboards) before placing the set on it.
•Take the swivel range into account when
installing a set with a rotary motor unit.
• Make sure no bright light or sunlight falls
onto the screen otherwise reflections will be
caused and the brilliance of the picture lost.
• Do not place the Signal Box on edge but on
its feet.
100 mm
100
mm
+
–
AV-SVIDEOL AUDIO R
PHOTOVIEWER
COMMON INTERFACE
• Do not place naked flames, e.g. lit candles,
on the set.
Note on installing the flat screen (LCD):
Observe the enclosed installation instructions
depending on the type of set you have
purchased and installation.
With the Xelos SL 32 HD and 37 HD types a
stand (Xelos table stand) is usually delivered
for the LCD.
Handling the mesh tube
Use the enclosed mesh tube to lay the screen,
base, wall holder or rack cables tidily and guide
the hose with the cables to the Signal box. This
looks more elegant.
The diameter of the mesh tube widens when it
is pushed together lengthwise (see figure). This
makes it easier to push through the cables with
plugs.
Cleaning the front panel
(Only for Spheros 32/37 HD)
The inside of the front panel and the LCD
screen need to be cleaned from time to time.
Only remove the front panel when the TV has
been switched off and has cooled down. The
metal frame of the LCD panel may reach a
temperature of up to 60°C in operation !
100
• Hold the glass panel at the bottom right
mm
and left and pull the panel out of the guide
about 4 cm.
.
• Push the glass panel up evenly.
• Unhook the glass panel at the top and
remove.
Use a damp, soft cloth to clean the LCD screen
and a glass cleaner for the glass panel.
Replacing the front panel:
• Make sure you do not damage the LCD
screen with the fastening bolts on the front
panel.
• Hang the glass panel into the guide rails at
the top with both fastening bolts.
•Then press the glass panel down lightly
onto the screen until it snaps into place.
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Clean the other components such as the
remote control and signal box with a damp,
soft cloth only (without aggressive and
abrasive cleaning agents).
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CONTROL
AC INPUT
Connect LCD screen and antenna(e) to the Signal Box
TFT-LCD monitorRemoving the connection cover
Do not just pull the cover (fig.) back
over the connections.
Reach into the opening in the cover
and pull it back slightly at the top until
it snaps open. Then pull the cover up
and out.
Connect both the system cables and
the power cable to the LCD screen as
shown in the figure.
Then replace the cover.
Switch on/off
DVI-INPUT ✳✳
220V-240Volt
D-SUB
Signal Box
AV 2 ( RGB )
ANT-2
UHF/VHF
PIP
L R
AUDIO OUT
L R
AUDIO IN 3
TV
R
L R
SOURROUND
AV 1
Center Sub
SERVICE
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN1
L R
IN1
IN2 OUT
Y
CB/P
CR/P
R
RC5/
AUDIO
IR-
RC6
SYSTEM
IN 2
Link
VGA
CONTROL
B
DVI-INPUT
D-SUB
DISPLAY
120-240V
50/60Hz
DVI-OUTPUT
✳ The antenna sockets 1 and 2 are only available in the set version with ”Digital-TV upgrade kit 2 Sat/Twin-Sat CI”.
✳✳ The connection socket ”CONTROL” is only available for Spheros 32/37 HD and designed for a Motor Unit!
Note: For optimum picture resolution use the "Digital Visual Interface Input DVI" only connecting cables less than 2 meters long.
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UH
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Initial installation
Batteries
To insert or change the batteries, press the
point marked by an embossed arrow. Push the
cover of the battery compartment down and
remove it. Insert the batteries of the alkaline
manganese type LR 03 (AAA) with the correct
polarity (+/-).
+
+
Then push the cover back on.
Note on disposal of batteries:
The original batteries do not
contain any pollutants such as
cadmium, lead and mercury.
Used batteries do not belong in
the domestic waste. They must
be taken to the appropriate
collection points according to
the national laws. Ask your
dealer.
Connecting
Antenna
Connect your antenna or cable system to the
UHF/VHF antenna socket on the back of the
Signal Box.
• In sets with the ”Digital-TV Upgrade Kit 2
Sat/Twin-Sat CI- or CIP” connect the Sat
antenna cable to the ”ANT-1” and ”ANT-2”
sockets, in this way you can receive two
satellite programs simultaneously, e.g. for
PIP display, see fig. on page 9.
• In sets with ”Digital-TV Upgrade Kit 2-T/S”
connect the antennae to the Signal Box as
shown below.
AV 2 ( RGB )
ANT-1
PIP
L R
L R
AUDIO IN 3
T
SOURROUND
AV 1
Center Sub
SERVICE
AUDIO IN1
L R
Power mains
After connecting the flat screen to the Signal
Box, connect both devices to 230V/60Hz mains
sockets.
Switching on
Press the On/Off button so that it is pressed in.
Due to the LCD technology it takes about 2
minutes to reach full brightness.
Automatic programming
Automatic programming of the TV set is started
the first time you switch it on. Follow the
menus.
First you have to select the menu language for
your set. Then you specify which antenna you
have connected to your TV and in what country
you are using it. Then you start the station
search. The TV set searches for, saves and sorts
all programs which are freely receivable on
your antenna system.
You then see a list of the stored stations in
which you can mark your favorites. Finally log
in your video recorders, decoders, Loewe audio
system and Home Automation with the
connection wizard and connect these to the TV
set according to the illustrated connection plan.
DIGITAL
RC5/
RC6
IR
Li
OK
OK
You can repeat initial installation at any time,
e.g. after moving house. Call the index in the
main information (i button). Then select the
item "Repeat initial installation". Then start
"Initial installation" with OK.
Select the settings with the
arrows on the ring ...
... confirm the settings with
OK. You then move on to the
next menu ...
... press this button if you want
information about the settings.
SPHEROS
.
Switch on/off
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Daily handling
Remote control RC3
Remote control for operating different Loewe
units.
TV
DVDSTB
VCR
Operating the TV:
Set the rotary switch to ”TV”.
Ex-factory settings are: Loewe video recorder,
Loewe DVD recorder and for STB (Set Top Box)
the d-box common in Germany.
The remote control must be switched for
operating a Loewe DVD player.
TV equipment
Functions marked by ✳ are not available in all
types of TV sets but can usually be retrofitted.
Ask your dealer if you are interested.
Menu contents may differ from the ones shown
depending on your TV equipment.
Operation of the ”PhotoViewer functions” or
the ”Digital Recorder”, if available, are
described in a separate operating manual.
You can show your TV
equipment by pressing the
INFO button on the remote
control.
OK
Select the ”Equipment” line in
the ”Main information” menu.
Use the drive buttons in TV- and STB
position for VCR, DVD or Digital Recorder
You can switch over the six drive buttons both
for TV and STB for operating a VCR or DVD
player/recorder. Operation of the built-in Digital
Recorder Plus is specified ex-factory.
TV
DVDSTB
VCR
First turn the switch to the main
function TV or STB.
Press the END and
tons at the same time (5 secs).
EPG
*
EPG but-
The display at the top left of the
remote control flashes twice.
AV
Enter the numbers 988 one after
jkl
the other. The display again
flashes twice.
def
wxyz
Now turn the switch to the
required function for the drive
TV
DVDSTB
VCR
buttons. DVD, VCR or TV if the
Digital Recorder is to be used.
Press the # PIP button to complete the setting. The display
PIP
flashes twice.
The setting is saved.
Switching on/off
Your TV set is equipped with an economy
standby power supply unit. On standby the
power consumption drops to low power. If you
want to save even more electricity, switch the
set off at the On/Off switch (Signal Box).
But remember that EPG data will then be lost
and timed recordings will not be made.
When the TV is switched on,
you can switch it to standby
with the blue on/off button.
The red standby indicator on
the set
lights up. If the green indicator
is also alight a timer recording
on the VCR is in progress, EPG
data input is taking place or
radio mode without on-screen
display is active.
From standby it is best to
switch back on with the blue
On/Off button or with a
numeric key (station 0-9). The
green (blue) operating LED
then lights up.
OK
None of the indicators lights up when you
switch off the TV set with the On/Off button on
the set.
When you switch on the TV
with OK, you see the station
table and can choose a station.
OK
Press the OK button.
Hide the menu again with the
END button.
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Switch on the TV set with the On/Off button on
the set when it is switched off.
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Daily handling
Changing channels
P+
V–V+
OK
P–
With the numeric keys on the remote control
The set has a dynamic memory with 220 (with
DVB 1470) memory slots. If up to 9 stations are
stored, you only need to enter one number, up to
99 two numbers, up to 999 three numbers and
above 999 four numbers (please look in the
station table to find out how many stations have
been stored).
1-digit stations
2-digit stations
abc
3-digit stations
abc
Channels up/down (only favorite
stations if these are shown in the
station table).
Keep the button 0 - 9 pressed for
pqrs
one second, the channel then
changes immediately.
or press the button 0 - 9 briefly,
the channel then changes after 2
seconds (immediately when up to
9 stations are stored).
Keep the second numeric key
pressed for one second, the
pqrs
channel then changes
immediately.
or press both numeric keys briefly,
the channel then changes after 2
seconds (immediately when up to
99 stations are stored).
Keep the third numeric key
pressed for one second, the
channel then changes
pqrs
immediately.
or press the three numeric keys
briefly, the channel then changes
after 2 seconds (immediately
when up to 999 stations are
stored).
4-digit stations
Press the four numeric keys
abc
pqrs
briefly, the channel then
changes immediately.
tu
Depending on how many stations have been
stored, you can place one or more zeros in front
of the number and select for example station 7
= 07 or 007 or 0007.
Call Audio/Video programs
- AV selection
AV
AV Selection
OK
ANT-1
ANT-2
UHF/VHF
PIP
L R
AUDIO OUT
for playing AV equipment.
VIDEO AV1 AV2 AVS VGA/XGA DVI COMP.IN
AV connection (e.g. AV1 socket)
or …
Select VIDEO for VCR
transmitters if the VCR is only
connected to the ”VHF/UHF”
antenna socket on the Signal
box. See Fig.
Mark the station
(the marked station is shown in
the PIP pictures)
or ...
mark with numeric keys
Call the marked station
Sort alphabetically/numerically
(blue button)
Channel overview: TV Alphabetical
ARD
BR-ALPHA
BR3
CNN INT.
CAM
DSF
DVD
Select and
press OK to proceed
OK
EUROSPRT
HOT
HR
KIKA
MDR 3
N–TV
✳ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Change programs
Favourite programs
Change sorting
Show favorites only (yellow
button), selectable in the "TV
Menu-Programs".
INFO
Info
MENU
Menu
END
End
INFO
Info
MENU
Menu
END
End
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Daily handling
General menu operation
Not all functions can be selected directly with
buttons on the remote control.
To keep the number of buttons on the remote
control to a minimum, operating menus are
offered for several operating functions.
Which buttons you use to operate these is
shown in the respective menu.
Setting the picture
With the remote control RC2/RC3:
Call the TV menu, press the
MENU button.
TV menu
Rotate TV
Standard settings
Picture
Sound
zap2text
Connections
Settings
INFO
OK
MENU
END
Picture
Contrast
Picture adjustment
Colour 32
Brightness
Picture vert.
Sharpness
other ...
INFO
MENU
END
Picture
other ...
Picture format
DNC
DMI Plus
AMD
12
Info
Back
End
Info
Back
End
OK
Mark
(white field)
OK
Call the menu
with OK
or
OK
Grey menu items cannot be
selected
Set
OK
(setting value
and bar)
OK
Mark other
menu items
OK
DNC (Digital Noise Control)
i
With DNC you can eliminate or reduce picture
interference, e.g. due to poor reception.
Set/select
Show/hide
info texts
on/off
Other picture settings are: Contrast, Picture
adaptation, Colour, Brightness, Vertical hold
(not for 16:9 or 4:3), Focus, Tint (only for NTSC),
Picture format, Noise reduction (DNC),
Movement compensation (DMI) and automatic
picture size adaptation (AMD).
Sound off; Sound on: press
button again or adjust volume.
The status is displayed briefly
on screen.
Call ”TV menu–Sound”,
press the button
Call the TV menu, press the
MENU button.
TV menu
Rotate TV
Standard settings
Picture
Sound
zap2text
Connections
Settings
Picture
Contrast
Picture adjustment
Colour 32
Brightness
Picture vert.
Sharpness
other ...
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
Select line
”Sound”.
confirm
Select sound
function
set/
select and ...
accept with OK
Other sound settings: Sound via the
loudspeakers of the TV set or another system.
Listening mode Stereo/Panorama/Dolby Virtual.
Sound adaptation, treble, bass and balance.
Sound select for loudspeakers and headphones,
AV output sound. Volume of the headphones,
automatic volume and max. volume.
Operation on the TV set
(on Signal Box)
Changing channels on the TV set
+
Channel up
–
Channel down
Volume, contrast and color
Press the function button until
the desired function is marked
+
More volume, contrast or color
–
Less volume, contrast or color
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Modes of operation
TV mode
In initial installation and daily operation, the TV
set is in TV mode. This is also the case when
none of the other modes of operation such as
EPG, Teletext, PIP, Video or Radio is selected.
Every one of these modes of operation has a
menu which you can call with the MENU-
button and with some color button
assignments.
Function of the color buttons in TV mode
You can assign the functions of the four color
buttons yourself. The following functions are set
at the factory:
red: personal teletext page
(with DR+: call DR archive)
green: call picture format
setting (with DR+: call timer
overview)
yellow: call last viewed station
blue: call station info
You can assign other functions to the buttons
in the TV menu "Settings" - "Function keys".
Status display
Show/hide status
Clock20:15
1 ARDStereo
Main information
Call main information
Main information
Autom. channel search
Connections
Explanation of the remote control
Index
Technical spec. of TV set
Select control level
Select and call up
with OK
OK
MENU
Info
INFO
Back
END
End
The explanation of the remote control
shows the function of every button in different
modes of operation of the TV set and the
remote control.
The index answers many questions regarding
all aspects of the TV. If it is a question about
the operation, you have direct access to the
operating function from the index.
Loewe TV sets are supplied in different models
with different equipment. You can find out
what equipment your TV has under the menu
item "Technical spec. of the TV set".
When you have made all the settings and
connections, you can switch over to
"Simplified control"(not in digital TV) using
"Select Mode". Then the "Settings" and
"Connections" can no longer be launched in all
modes of operation menus. Switch "Simplified
control" back off when you want to make
settings.
TV menu
Launch the TV menu
TV menu
Rotate TV
Standard settings
Picture
Sound
zap2text
Connections
Settings
Standard values
You can save the setting for picture and sound
you have made in this menu and launch them
again later.
Connections
You will find information about this in the
chapter "Logging in and connecting AV
equipment" on page 21/23.
zap2text
Some stations use this service. If teletext pages
are referred to during a program, the TV set
saves and/or displays this page number. You
call the teletext page with the TEXT button
from the display during the program or from
this menu.
Some settings in the TV menu:
Child lock
Use the child lock if you want to prevent your
children watching after a certain time, once or
daily, all or certain programs.
On-screen displays
You can define duration and position of the
displays, the content of the program and status
display and activate or deactivate zap2text as a
display.
Timer functions
You can have your TV switch on and off at
specific times or have yourself reminded by a
signal tone.
Time and date
When you receive teletext, the TV records the
right date and time settings. The time serves as
information for timer recordings, timer
functions and EPG. If you do not receive
teletext you should set the date and time and
not switch the TV off with the mains button as
the settings will then be lost (Not all stations
transmit the full date, you may have to add
missing data manually).
Language
If "your" menu language is not set, you have
to select the "Language" menu in a language
you cannot understand:
Press the MENU-button (TV menu), mark the
last menu item (settings), press the OK button
and mark the last menu item (Language) under
"other ..." and press the OK button.
Now select the right language and confirm with
OK.
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Modes of operation
Menu functions in TV
EPG
Call the electronic program guide of the TV set.
EPG can be called and hidden with the
button.
PIP
Call/hide the picture in picture function of the
TV set. PIP can be called and hidden with the
PIP
button.
TV radio (SAT radio)
Switch the radio mode of the TV set on/off with
RADIO
button. Prerequisite: Your TV is
equipped with a satellite tuner (see on page
17).
EPG
Sound
Show/hide the Sound menu. You can set the TV
sound with the Sound menu. The Sound menu
can be opened under the ”TV menu – Sound”.
On the RC3 remote control also directly with
the
button.
Sound mode
Call the sound mode settings of the connected
Loewe DVD-Preceiver "Auro".
Press the button
.
Timer
Call the timer overview of the TV set.
Press the button
.
Video
Call or hide the video control bar.
Press the button
.
Format
Call the selection for setting the picture format.
Select the picture format by repeated pressing
of the
button.
AV input
Call the AV selection for playing connected
equipment (e.g. VCR, camcorder or DVD player).
The AV selection can be made with the
AV
button.
Picture
Show/hide the picture menu. Press the button
You can set the TV picture with the
help of the picture menu. The Picture menu can
also be called by the
TV menu ‘ Picture.
Digital PhotoViewer
With the Digital-PhotoViewer integrated in the
Signal Box you can show pictures taken with
digital cameras from the most common
memory cards (see fig. page 5) on the screen.
After inserting the memory card the set
switches to PhotoViewer mode and you first
see an overview of the pictures stored on the
card. The set switches back to TV mode when
the card is pulled out.
You will find a detailed description in the
”Digital PhotoViewer” operating manual
enclosed.
Digital Recorder Plus (DR+)
If a hard disk is integrated in the Signal Box
(set variant), you can record and play TV
programs. Depending on the selected recording
quality the possible recording capacity is
between about 20 and 100 hours.
The possibilities of the Digital Recorder are
much more versatile than those of a video
recorder. Use the separate ”Digital Recorder
Plus” operating manual for operation.
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Modes of operation
Picture in Picture (PIP)
PIP can be displayed as Standard PIP, iPIP or
Split Screen by default.
Standard PIP functions:
The Standard PIP displays a PIP image in the
presently displayed TV image.
PIP
The status of the PIP mode i.e. PIP channel
selection or PIP scan is shown in the status
display in a colored square before the channel
name and appears while changing the channel
or on pressing the END key.
If the PIP status is green, you can select the PIP
channel:
P+
V—V+
OK
P–
PIP image as static image
Show/hide PIP picture
4 RTL
Channel up/down ordirect
The PIP status must be
green. If it is not, press the
green button.
Then press the red button;
the PIP image becomes a
static image.
Press the red button again
for a moving image.
Changing the channel of the TV image
The PIP status must be white.
If it is not, press the green
P+
button.
V—V+
OK
Then select the station as
normal.
P–
PIP channel scan
The PIP status must be green.
If it is not, press the green
button.
Start the PIP scan with the blue
button. The PIP status turns
blue.
The PIP channel now changes automatically.
Stop the station scan with the blue button. The
PIP status turns green again.
Interchanging PIP image/TV image
The PIP status must be green.
If it is not, press the green
button.
Interchange the pictures with
the yellow button.
Position of the PIP image
The PIP status must be green.
Call the PIP menu with the
MENU button.
OK
OK
Mark “Position”.
Select a symbol for the
position.
PIP menu
Type
Position
Size
Functionality
INFO
Info
MENU
Back
END
End
Hide PIP menu
Size of the PIP image
OK
OK
Mark “Size” in the PIP menu.
Select “Large” or “Small”.
Split Screen
OK
OK
Mark “Type” in the PIP menu.
Select the symbol for Split Screen.
PIP menu
Type
Position
Size
Functionality
INFO
Info
MENU
Back
END
End
Hide PIP menu
The image on the right pertains to the PIP image
and has no sound. TV image and PIP image are
separated from each other by a colored line (PIP
status).
Adjusting “iPIP”
Switch on the PIP menu with the MENU button.
PIP menu
Type
Position
Size
Functionality iPIP Standard-PIP
MENU
Mark the “Functionality” bar.
Select “iPIP”.
INFO
Info
Back
Hide the menu with the END key.
END
End
iPIP function:
In iPIP the presently displayed TV image becomes
the PIP image. For the TV image, select another
channel and retain the PIP image.
In iPIP, the PIP status is orange-colored.
PIP
Show/hide PIP picture
Also read the info text; press the INFO key.
The PIP image changes back into TV image,
when you switch off PIP.
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Modes of operation
EPG mode
EPG is the electronic station guide for TV
programs. With this system, you can easily find
the programs that interest you (sorted
according to time, day, topics and programs).
You can memorize programs and program
recordings.
A wizard is activated the first time you use EPG
(not with DVB) which guides you through the
necessary settings. Then run the data
acquisition (see page 17).
19:15 VOX Zurück in die Vergangenheit
19:30 ZDF WISO
19:30 BR3 Immer weiter, immer höher und dann?
19:40 SAT1 echt wahr!
19:40 RTL Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten–20:15
19:50 MDR Mach dich ran
Record
Day (Fri 3.8./now)
Topics (all topics)
Programmes (all)
The first line is framed initially in green.
The green frame stands for time and date, with
the green button you switch between time and
day or, if the frame has a different color, back
to the green frame. With the arrow buttons
you select: now, later, the time or day for
starting stations. The list of stations below is
updated accordingly. With the buttons
you mark a station you want to watch (now
running), memorize or record.
EPG Current: Fri 03.08./20:08
person. topics all - ... Hobby Sport Child Knowledge Music ...
12:00 NDR WunschBox-13:00
14:03 ARD WunschBox
20:45 MDR Das deutsche Schlagermagazin
21:00 NDR Bi uns to Hus
01:25 NDR Bi uns to Hus
12:00 NDR WunschBox
14:03 ARD WunschBox
Select
and view
OK
with OK
Record
Day (Sat 3.8./12:00)
Topics (music)
Programs (all)
The frame turns yellow when you press the
yellow button. The yellow frame means you can
select topics. With the arrow buttons you
choose between personal topics, all topics and
the individual main topics such as Film, News,
16
INFO
Info
TEXT
Detail
MENU
Menu
END
End
INFO
Info
MENU
Menu
END
End
Show, Music etc. The list of stations below is
updated accordingly. With the buttons, you
mark a station you want to watch (a program
currently running), memorize or record.
EPG Current: Fri 03.08./20:08
Favorite programs all ARD ...
14:03 ARD WunschBox-15:00
20:45 MDR Das deutsche Schlagermagazin
14:03 ARD WunschBox
Select and
memorize
OK
with OK
Record
Time (Sat 4.8./14:03)
Topics (Music)
Programs (fav.)
INFO
Info
MENU
Menu
END
End
The frame turns blue when you press the blue
button. The blue frame signifies station selection.
Use the arrow buttons to choose between
your favourite stations, all stations or the station
just set. You can select another individual station
by moving to "..." with , marking a station in
the list and storing it with OK.
The respective current settings are shown next to
the operating notes for the color buttons.
Direct input of time
You can also enter the time directly with the
numeric keys of the keypad. After entering the
first digit, the time is displayed first next to the
symbol of the green button by asterisks and is
then replaced by the entered numbers, e.g. 2100.
If the entered time has already passed, its entry
is used for the following day.
Viewing or noting a program
You can watch or note the program selected
with the buttons by pressing the OK
button. A + sign is set in front of the program
title for noting. At the start of the broadcast, this
program is switched to or you see a message.
Programming recording with VCR
You prepare the station marked with the buttons
by pressing the red button. Under "Timer
Recording" you select VCR and whether you
want to record one program or a serial. A red dot
is set in front of the title of the program. If a
program is already marked by a red dot, you can
delete the timer data again with the red button
(the red dot disappears).
Calling detailed information
If detailed information about the selected
station is available, you will see the TEXT-
button displayed additionally. You can call the
detailed information with this button.
Other functions in the EPG menu:
Call the EPG menu with the MENU key.
List of memorized programs
You will find the stations you have memorized
in a list.
Switch on TV at mark
You can have the TV set switch on
automatically from standby mode at the time of
a marked program. If you are not in at this
time, a security prompt makes sure that the TV
switches off again after 5 minutes.
Indicate/start memorized station
If the TV is already on when the memorized
program starts you can have the start of the
program indicated or the TV switched over
immediately.
Short info lines
Short infos are broadcast for many programs.
Set how many lines this information should
have or switch the short info lines off.
EPG entry
If you want to start EPG operation, you can
retain your last settings for topic and program
selection or start with all topics and all
programs.
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Modes of operation
EPG settings
If you want to change the provider or want to
have other programs evaluated, you can do this
in the EPG menu.
Provider search
EPG
EPG on/off
Call EPG menu
EPG menu
List of memorized stations
Select provider/program
Favorite programs
Select personal topics
Timer
Switch on TV when marked yes
OK
other ...
OK
Mark "Select provider/
INFO
Info
MENU
Back
END
End
program"
OK
Call
Select provider
3SAT
PRO7
RTL2
TV 5
TRT 1
Select provider
and confirm
OK
with OK
Provider search
Change provider list
Program selection
INFO
Info
MENU
Back
END
End
Start provider search (green
button). This may take some
time.
OK
Mark the provider
OK
Save the provider
This is followed by a station search and a list of
TV stations is displayed which transmit data.
Move on to the provider selection with the OK-
button. If the stations offered are what you
want, move on to the station selection with the
blue button.
Selecting stations for EPG
Select the stations here for which information
is to be collected.
Select provider
3SAT
PRO7
RTL2
TV 5
TRT 1
OK
Select provider
and confirm
with OK
Provider search
Change provider list
Program selection
INFO
Info
MENU
Back
END
End
Stations marked by + are favorite stations. The
provider supplies information for stations
marked by E (terrestrial, cable and analog
satellites) and D (digital), these are already
marked (blue letters).
OK
Mark the station/Remove the
marking
red: Only mark favorite stations
green: Mark all stations
yellow: Only mark this station
Back to the EPG menu
Switching data acquisition on/off
OK
OK
Mark "Data acquisition" in the
EPG menu under "other"
Select data acquisition off/on
EPG menu
other ...
Memorized stationsfirst report
Data acquisitionoff on
Short info linesnone
EPG entrylast setting
INFO
Info
MENU
Back
END
End
If, for example, you cannot receive any EPG
providers and no DVB is installed in the TV set,
you should switch off the data acquisition.
Performing data acquisition
The data must be collected first after these
settings or every time the TV is switched off. To
do this, select the program which you have
defined as a provider and leave it switched on
for about one hour or switch the TV set to
standby mode. The green (blue) LED lights up in
addition to the red LED after about two
minutes. Data acquisition takes about one hour,
in sets with a DVB module a little longer. The
data are automatically collected between 2 and
5 in the morning when the TV is switched off to
standby.
Defining personal topics
You will find the programs that interest you
faster when you define your personal topics.
Mark "Select personal topics" in the EPG menu
and put together your list of personal topics.
Select personal topics
Film
News
Show
Hobby
Sport
Child
Knowledge
Music
Culture
Select topics
and mark with OK
OK
General music
Jazz
Rock/Pop
Classical
Folk/Easy listening
Musicals/Opera
Other
mark all
Mark only
INFO
Info
MENU
Back
END
End
TV-Radio mode
Switch the TV-radio mode on or off by pressing
RADIO
the
If a satellite tuner and a DVB module are
installed in your TV, radio stations are available.
If these accessory modules are not installed,
you can select only the audio inputs
(connections AV1 to AVS, DIG IN 1,
DIG IN 2) with the program table or with the
keys and play an external audio signal
through these.
button.
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Modes of operation
Teletext mode
Teletext transmits information such as News,
Weather, Sport, Program Previews and
Subtitles.
Teletext on/off
1OO 1OO ARD-Text O1.O7.O1 1O:3O:42
ARD-Text Teletext im Ersten
Letzte Meldung:Libyscher Botschafter
in London schließt Entschädigung für
Lockerbie-Opfer nicht mehr aus
Many stations use the TOP operating system,
some use FLOF (e.g. CNN). Your TV supports
both these systems. The pages are divided into
general topics and topics. After switching on
the teletext, up to 3500 pages are stored for
fast access.
Selecting pages with the colored buttons
The colored bars (in TOP) or the colored writing
(in FLOF) in the last line but one show you
which colored buttons to use to scroll to
general topics and topics.
If the remote control is set to "TV" (no
equipment combination), call the program
pages of the current station with the Record
button • in teletext mode. Select the station
you want to record with and confirm with
the OK button. Select VCR for "Timer data".
Confirm with OK.
Teletext menu
Launch teletext menu
Menu
News flash
Show
Station –/+
Sub-page
Recording
Timer
TOP table
Settings
INFO
MENU
OK
END
Here you will find functions
such as "News flash", "Show"
hidden information, switch to
other channels (if another
tuner is available), enter 4-digit
sub-page number directly and
programme video timer
recordings via teletext.
In the settings you will find
Info
Back
menus to define the preview
End
pages, subtitle pages and
personal teletext pages.
blue: to the next topic (only in
TOP and FLOF)
Page selection with the numeric buttons
abc
pqrs
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Enter the page number directly
OK
Display page
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LOEWE Dialog
(only activated in connection with the Digital Recorder Plus)
In connection with the Digital Recorder Plus the
LOEWE dialog page offers an overview and
quick access to information content of the TV,
e.g. the programs currently showing, programs
last recorded etc.
You should have already made a few settings
before using the LOEWE Dialog to provide
selection possibilities.
You should have made the EPG settings
described on page 16 and run the EPG data
entry. The Digital Recorder archive should also
already contain recordings. You should have
defined a few personal teletext pages. In all
these cases you then have a useful selection.
No LOEWE dialog is displayed with NTSC
reception.
You call the LOEWE Dialog with the arrow
buttons on the remote control when no menu is
displayed.
OK
LOEWE Dialog 21:12
09.09.03
other ...
Frontal 21
21:00 - 21:45 ZDF
Wunderschöner Norden
21:00 - 21:45 N3
Rundschau-Magazin
21:00 - 21:15 BR
Quaks &Co
21:00 - 21:45 WDR
other ...
Press one of the arrow buttons
for about 1 second.
|TV now |Archive |Favorites |Teletext
OK
Select and view
with OK
EPG
Record
The TV program just selected is shown in
reduced size (the live picture).
The blue bar shows you the selectable
functions. The function on the left is active. You
can move the function to the active position
with the arrow keys .
INFO
END
Main info
End
Above the selected function you see a selection
which you can navigate with the arrow buttons
and view with OK.
With TV now - The selection of programs
currently running acquired by the EPG system is
displayed in TV now. If no EPG is received, a
programme info of the station currently being
received is displayed.
With Archive - the selection of recorded
programs in the DR archive is displayed.
With Radio - the selection of programs of the
satellite radio is displayed. If you have switched
over to Sat radio mode, LOEWE Dialog cannot
be called. If you do not receive satellite radio
(no satellite tuner/DVD module), Favorites is
displayed in place of Radio, that is favorite
programs you have defined.
With Teletext - the selection of personal
teletext pages is displayed.
This is how you select with the example of the
"TV now" function
Mark the desired station with the arrow
buttons , the name turns blue. Other
stations can be displayed with "others...".
Press the OK button to watch the station.
You can call LOEWE Dialog with the
buttons so that the desired function is ready for
selection on the left.
OK
Call TV now
OK
LOEWE Dialog 21:12
09.09.03
other ...
Shimla
02.09.03 ZDF
AVO-Session Basel 2002
03.09.03 3Sat
Disco
05.09.03 3Sat
Quaks &Co
06.09.03 WDR
other ...
|
Archive |Favorites |Teletext |TV-now
Select and view
OK
with OK
OK
LOEWE Dialog 21:12
09.09.03
ARD-BOERSE
731 ARD
WETTER
604 BR
NACHRICHT
112 ZDF
DR-Archive
Call Teletext
INFO
END
Main info
End
|Teletext |TV now |Archive |Favorites
Call Archive
Press OK for
OK
more details
OK
LOEWE Dialog 21:12
09.09.03
other ...
2 ZDF
3 RTL
4 Bayern 3
5 SAT1
6 Pro 7
8 Kabel 1
9 3sat
10 PHOENIX
11 Arte
other ...
|
Favorites |Teletext |TV now |Archive
Select and press
OK
OK to switch
Teletext
Call Favorites
Channel overview
INFOTEXT
END
INFO
END
Main info
End
Main info
End
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Operation of additional equipment
Video mode
You can operate Loewe video recorders and
DVD players with the video control bars even if
they are hidden. The VCR's must be connected
to the Euro AV sockets (Scart) and logged in
under the "Connections" menu.
Digital Link must be switched on on the Loewe
video recorder. Only then can you use the
control bar. You also need Digital Link for timer
recordings of satellite programs controlled by
the TV set.
You can display up to two menu bars, these are
displayed when the appropriate video units are
logged in the "Connections" › "Connections:
Connection plan" menu.
Show/hide video menu bar
STOP
▼
■
▼
■
▼
❚❚
▼
▼▼▼
❚❚
●
AUX
▼▼▼
INFO
Info
MENU
Menu
END
End
OK
DVD
▼
VCRSTOP
▼
OK
Select video menu bar, if for
example several VCRs or a DVD
player and a VCR are
connected.
OK
Select function
Switch VCR/DVD on/off
AUX
▼
Select video input (Euro-AV
socket) for the VCR
▼
Rewind (only for VCR) or Scan
in rewind
❚❚
▼
●
OK
When you start a recording, the program you
have just selected is recorded. You cannot
switch over to another channel, it is locked. You
can only switch over when the recording has
finished.
Exceptions:
1. You have installed several tuners (not PIP
tuners) in the TV set, then you can watch
another channel with the second tuner.
2. You can also watch the signal via an AV
connection (e.g. DVD player or a second VCR).
3. In a VCR with Digital Link Plus the VCR tuner
is used for the recording (not for satellite
programs).
Video menu
Video menu
Timer
Recording
DR archive
Connections
Settings
Fast forward (only for VCR) or
▼
▼
Scan in fast forward
Pause (PAUSE)
▼
Next chapter (only for DVD)
Previous chapter (only for DVD)
Record
Perform selected function.
Show the Video menu
A line is displayed in the
menu if a Link Plus
Recorder is connected.
You can change and delete timer data or
program new recordings in the "Timer" menu.
The "Record" menu gives you the option for
timer programming by EPG, teletext or
manually.
You can call the archive list with "DR Archive"
if a Digital Recorder is built in.
In the "Connections" menu you can log other
AV equipment on or off. In the "Digital Link
Plus transfer" menu the station data of the TV
set (not satellite stations) are transmitted to
the Digital Link Plus VCR.
Digital Link Plus VCRs have the possibility for
transferring the station data from the TV set to
the VCR via the Euro-AV cable (not for satellite
stations). Every time you change the station
memory of the TV, you are asked whether you
want to make a data transfer.
The receiver unit of the VCR is always used for
recording with a Digital Link Plus video
recorder (not satellite stations) and the tuner of
the TV set is available for watching TV.
Loewe VCRs also have Digital Link, a system
for controlling Loewe VCRs via the Euro-AV
cable. If the Loewe VCR only has Digital Link,
the TV tuner is used for recording. If you have
installed your Loewe VCR in a concealed place,
you can operate the Loewe VCR with the
remote control. Operation with the control bar
also works with Digital Link.
Digital Link must be switched on on the
video recorder.
Only use fully wired Euro-AV cables, otherwise
Digital Link or Digital Link Plus will not work.
■
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▼
Stop (STOP)
Playback (PLAY)
The Video menu provides you with the
following options:
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Operation of additional equipment
Logging in equipment
You have already logged in and connected all
connected devices (video recorders,
camcorders, DVD player, DVD recorder, Loewe
audio system, Pay-TV decoders, Loewe home
automation, door intercom) with the
connection wizard when you put it into
operation for the first time. If you want to
connect further or different devices, you have
to call the connection wizard in the TV menu "Connections".
Connecting VCR equipment
In addition to the connection via the Euro-AV
socket, you also have to connect the antenna
(only for antenna or cable systems) through the
VCR to the TV set. The antenna signal is then
available both to the tuner in the VCR and the
TV tuner.
signal box
RFin
AV1/TV
RFout
AV2/Dec
AV 2 ( RGB )
ANT-1
ANT-2
UHF/VHF
PIP
L R
AUDIO OUT
AV 1
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN1
L R
SOURROUND
Center Sub
L R
RC5/
IR-
SERVICE
RC6
Link
L R
AUDIO IN 3
VGA
IN1
IN2 OUT
CONTROL
Y
CB/P
B
R/PR
C
AUDIO
SYSTEM
DVI-INPUT
IN 2
120-240V
50/60Hz
DVI-OUTPUT
D-SUB
DISPLAY
video recorder
Search for and store the VCR station (if
there is no Euro AV cable)
Switch on the test station on the VCR or insert
a recorded tape and start playback.
Then call program 0 on the TV set (set exfactory to channel 36). Select the first menu
item (VCR) in the AV selection list.
To prevent "normal" TV stations being found in
the search, pull out the antenna plug from the
antenna input of the VCR temporarily (the plug
attached to the cable to the antenna system).
TV menu
Rotate TV
Standard settings
Picture
Sound
zap2text
Connections
Settings
Settings
Stations
AV settings
Child lock
On-screen displays
Timer functions
Time and date
other ...
Stations
Automatic search
Manual adjustment
Sort
Delete
Enter/change name
Preferred stations
Manual adjustment
RangeVHF UHF Cable
Channel E36
Frequency 591.25 MHz
NameVIDEO
TV stand. B/G
Col. st.Autom.
INFO
MENU
Search
Info
Back
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
Call the TV
menu
Mark
"Settings"
Call
Mark
"Stations"
Call
Mark "Manual
setting"
Call
Mark "Range"
Info
Back
End
OK
def
AV
and
Select "UHF"
Mark
"Channel"
Manual adjustment
RangeUHF
Channel E37 (E21...E69)
Frequency 599.25 MHz
NameVIDEO
TV stand. B/G
Col. st.Autom.
0-9:Entry
Search
Store
INFO
MENU
END
Manual adjustment
RangeUHF
Channel E30 (E21...E69)
Frequency 543.25 MHz
NameVIDEO
TV stand. B/G
Col. st.Autom.
0-9:Entry
INFO
MENU
Search
END
Store
Info
When the station is found:
Back
End
Enter channel
30
Search for
channel (blue
button)
Store (red
button)
If you want to change the program, e.g. to
"Video", select the "Name" line.
Enter the new program name.
18 KIKA
19 PHOENIX
20 EUROSPRT
21 KABEL 1
22 MTV
23 CNN INT.
24 HOT
25 TV 5
26 VIVA
INFO
MENU
END
Info
Back
End
Overwrite program (program 0
marked)
pressing the red key
Hide menus
Plug the antenna plug back into the VCR.
If you now get interference because a TV
station is transmitting on the same channel as
the VCR station, you have to change the
transmitting station on the VCR (see operating
instructions of the VCR) and search for the VCR
station on the TV again.
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Operation of additional equipment
Video playback
There are several ways to see the picture and
hear the sound of the VCR, DVD player or
camcorder on your TV:
1. Use the Euro-AV sockets on the signal box
and VCR. This is the best way to get a good
picture and sound quality. For camcorders it
is best to use the front sockets AVS.
If you are playing back from a VCR with
Digital Link Plus, the VCR picture is shown
on the current station slot.
If you are playing back from a standard
VCR, DVD player or camcorder, select the AV
socket to which the video signal is
connected in the AV selection list or the
station table.
Video recorders emit a switching voltage
during playback which the TV set can
decode (can be activated for every VCR in
the connection wizard or set Settings - AV
Settings - Allow switching voltage to "Yes"
in the TV menu). Then the VCR picture is
shown on the current station slot as in
Digital Link Plus VCR's.
2. You can also control logged in Loewe VCRs
and DVD players with the video menu bar.
See page 11/20 for more details.
3. Use the antenna connection between the
VCR and the signal box. The sound is only
transmitted in mono. Select the first menu
item, e.g. VIDEO, in the AV selection.
Calling an AV program in the AV selection
list
Call AV selection list
AV
AV Selection
VIDEO AV1 AV2 AVS VGA/XGA DVI COMP.IN
Select AV connection (e.g.
OK
socket AV1) or VIDEO for the
VCR station.
Now you will see the playback from the
connected AV unit.
In the numeric sorting you will always find the
AV devices at the top of the list without station
numbers.
OK
Select the AV connection and...
IR-Link
”IR-Link” enables you to operate a concealed
d-Box or a video recorder from another
manufacturer with its remote control via the TV
set.
The ”Signal Box” is equipped with a connection
socket (IR-Link) for this purpose. You will need
an ”IR-Link cable” which is obtainable from
Loewe.
Plug the jack plug of the cable with infrared
transmitting diode into the IR-Link socket on
the back of the signal box. The infrared
transmitting diode at the end of this cable must
be placed in front of the concealed device. The
TV must be switched on for transmission.
A napped strip is provided to help to lay the
cable. The strip is self-adhesive; pull off the
backing foil first. Stick the strip to the shelf or
cabinet and press the cable into the naps. You
can cut up the strip into several sections with a
knife.
Point the infrared remote control at the TV to
operate the concealed VCR.
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OK
confirm with OK.
Now you will see the playback from the
connected AV unit.
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Operating additional equipment
Digital input/output
Have you logged in your video equipment, e.g.
DVD players or VCRs in the ”TV menu–
Connections” as described on page 21?
TO TV
VIDEO
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
OUT
COAXIAL
R L
S-VIDEO
OUT
DVD 1
OK
Press the OK key
4. Press the MENU key.
For analog picture and sound signals from the
VCR or DVD player, use a Euro-AV cable to
connect the Euro-AV socket 1 or 2 to the Signal
Box and the corresponding AV socket of the
VCR.
MULTICHANNEL AUDIO OUT
LEFT CENTER
LEFT
REAR
FRONT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
MAINS
ANT-1
ANT-2
UHF/VHF
PIP
PCM/MPEG2/AC3/DTS
OPT OUT
AV 2 ( RGB )
L R
L R
L R
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN 3
SOURROUND
STEREO OUT VIDEO OUT
Out
L
R
RIGHT SUBW.
RIGHT
Center Sub
(CVBS) (Y/C)
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
FRONT
AUDIO
In
AV 1
DIGITAL
IN1
IN2 OUT
AUDIO IN1
L R
Y
CB/P
C
R/PR
RC5/
AUDIO
IR-
SERVICE
SYSTEM
RC6
IN 2
Link
DIG OUT
REAR
I
AUX-I/O
II
TO TV-I/O
➜
VGA
120-240V
CONTROL
B
DVI-INPUT
50/60Hz
DVI-OUTPUT
D-SUB
DISPLAY
The Signal Box also has 2 coaxial digital audio
inputs ”DIGITAL IN”.
For optimum sound transmission connect the
output socket of the DVD player (DIG OUT) to
the ”DIGITAL IN 1 or IN 2” socket on the Signal
Box with a cinch cable.
The Signal Box has an electronic switch so that
it is possible to assign a digital audio input to
every AV input.
For example, if you switch a DVD player
connected to ”Euro-AV 1” to Play, the
respective assigned audio input ”DIG IN” is
selected automatically.
In this way, you can connect two DVD players,
for example, without the need for tiresome
replugging.
Note
The TV set without Dolby Digital Module can
only play PCM-Stereo sound.
VIDEO
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
OUT
COAXIAL
Center Sub
R L
S-VIDEO
OUT
AV 1
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN1
L R
RC5/
IR-
SERVICE
RC6
Link
DVD 2
VGA
IN1
IN2 OUT
CONTROL
Y
CB/P
B
R/PR
C
AUDIO
SYSTEM
DVI-INPUT
IN 2
120-240V
50/60Hz
DVI-OUTPUT
D-SUB
DISPLAY
TO TV
AV2 ( RGB )
ANT-1
ANT-2
UHF/VHF
PIP
L R
L R
L R
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN 3
SOURROUND
✳ to Concertos or digital receiver or Certos.
Assigning digital inputs
Switch on the ”Radio Mode”. The digital inputs
”DIGITAL IN 1” or ”DIGITAL IN 2” can be
selected directly.
1. Call up the TV menu by
pressing the MENU key.
TV menu
Rotate TV
Standard settings
Picture
Sound
zap2text
Connections
Settings
OK
2. Select the “Sound” line, then
press the OK key.
3. “Sound via” select the “AV
OK
amplifier (Dig. input)” or
“Concertos”, if Concertos has
been connected.
Sound
Sound via TV AV amplifier (digital input) HiFi Concertos
Headphone volume
Loudspeaker sound
Headphone sound
AV audio signal
Dig. DVB output tone
OK
5. Select the bar “Settings“
and confirm with OK.
6. Select the item “AV
settings”, then confirm with
✳
OK
OK.
AV settings
Manual adjustment of AV standard
Assign audio digital
Allow swichting voltage
RGB insertion at AV2
7. Select the “Assigning Audio
digital“ line and press OK to
confirm.
Assign audio digital
Digital In1 no to AV1 to AV2 to AVS
Digital In2 no
OK
8. Select "Digital IN 1 - to
AV3" for example for socket
AV3 if a DVD player or CD
player with coaxial-digital
output is connected to digital
input 1 and this device is
logged in in the "Connections"
menu.
If the video signal from a play
console is connected to the
AVS socket, the relevant device
is logged in and the digital
sound is present at the digital
input 2, then select “Digital In
2 – to AVS” etc.
9. You can complete the
settings by pressing the END
➝
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Operating additional equipment
Audio output ”DIGITAL OUT”
The digital audio signal is applied at the
”DIGITAL OUT” socket of the Signal Box. Here,
for example, you can connect an external Dolby
Digital Decoder or the Loewe sound system
”Certos/Concertos”.
An analog audio signal from the TV set or a
VCR or another sound source which is received
at one of the Euro-AV sockets of the Signal Box
is converted into a digital signal (PCM) and
output at the ”DIGITAL OUT” socket.
The digital signal from the DVD player is output
unchanged at this socket.
The digital TV sound or the sound of a DVD/CD
player is only audible through a Digital
Receiver or the Concertos or Certos system.
AV-connection/Select
device
Press the key 0 on the remote
AV
control a little longer; the AV
selection bar is displayed again.
AV Selection
24
VIDEO AV1 AV2 AVS VGA/XGA DVI COMP.IN
Select the AV connection to
OK
which the sound source, such as
the DVD player, is connected.
Converting the remote control in order to
operate a Loewe DVD player or devices
from other manufacturers
You can switch over the remote control for VCRs,
DVD players and Set Top Boxes if the infrared
code of the equipment type is listed in the code
list or is in the code memory of the RC3.
Switching over is done on the one hand by
entering a four-digit code and on the other hand
the remote control suggests codes which you
can test on the equipment.
If you cannot find the equipment in the code list,
try a suggestion from the remote control.
Even if the manufacturer of the equipment is
included in the code list, it is possible that it
cannot be operated. Not all functions on the
RC3 are available for this equipment.
Switching over the remote control – with
code input – e.g. to the Loewe DVD player
Look for the code number of your equipment in
the code list. The list is sorted according to
equipment type – DVD, VCR, STB – and alphabetically according to manufacturer. You will find
one or more code numbers next to the manufacturer name.
Using the switch select whether
DVDSTB
VCR
TV
you want to switch over to a
VCR, DVD player or a Set Top
Box.
Press the END and
buttons at the same time (5
EPG
secs). The display at the top left
*
EPG
of the remote control flashes
twice.
Enter the four numbers from
the code list one after the other
AV
(0539 for Loewe DVD player).
jkl
def
wxyz
The display flashes once after
each number is entered. Twice
after the last number.
If the number was incorrect, the
display flashes for longer. The
code number has not been
accepted.
Once the code has been accepted with two
flashes, you can test the functionality of the
device you have just programmed.
If the device cannot be operated or is difficult to
operate, repeat the code input with the next code
from the list. If no other codes are specified for
this manufacturer, try a code suggested by the
remote control.
Switching over the remote control – with the
suggestions by the remote control (see page
37-43)
Switch on the device to which you want to set the
remote control. Standby is not sufficient!
DVDSTB
VCR
TV
Using the switch select whether
you want to switch over to a VCR,
DVD player or a Set Top Box.
Press the END and
EPG
tons at the same time (5 secs).
* EPG but-
The display at the top left of the
remote control flashes twice.
wxyz
wxyz
Enter the numbers 991 one after
the other. The display flashes
once after each number is
entered.
PIP
Press the # PIP button to select
the first code.
Hold the remote control pointed towards the
device you want to switch over to. Watch the
device.
Now press the (Play) or O
(On/Off) button on the remote
control.
Wait a moment for the reaction
of the device. If the device does
not react, the code is incorrect.
PIP
Press the # PIP button to call the
next code.
Press the (Play) or O (On/Off)
button again.
If the device reacts, press the
EPG
EPG button to confirm the
*
code.
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Operating additional equipment
Remote control RC3 for operating a DVD
recorder or DVD player
TV
DVDSTB
VCR
Set the rotary switch to
”DVD”.
TV
DVDSTB
Change-over switch
for operation of TV, VCR,
DVD or Set Top Box
Sound off/on (mute)
Set marker
select camera position active
Menu bar on,
User interface of
loaded DVD on
Call AV selection (TV)
DVD menu on;
in menu: close menu
User interface of
loaded DVD on
V–/V+ volume quieter/louder
in menu: select
Beginning of chapter or
previous chapter
/search back
VCR
-List
-Set
REC-MENU
abcdef
ghijkl
pqrs
tuv
DVD-AV
EPG
AV
DISC-M
P+
V—V+
OK
P—
C-SET
SV
TITLE
RADIO
mno
wxyz
PIP
CARD
Switch DVD player
on/off – in standby
Menu bar on,
select chapter active
Menu bar on,
Repeat active
Menu bar on,
Zoom active
Select Chapter;
in menu: enter digits
Set picture format (TV)
Status display on;
in menu: close menu
Menu bar on, previous
function active;
in menu: info on/off
Title/Chapter Table;
in menu: cofirm the menu
selection
Next chapter
/search forward
Playback
Change-over switch
for operation of TV, VCR,
DVD or Set Top Box
Sound off/on (mute)
Display/close Timer list
Display/close
ShowView timer Menu
Switch to Long Play
/Standard Play
Call AV selection (TV)
Call up VCR Menu
P+/P– select program up/down
Reverse play
/in menu: select/set
V–/V+ volume quieter/louder
/manual tracking
/in menu: select position
/search backwards
Rewind
Start recording
Using the RC3 remote control for
operating a video recorder
TV
DVDSTB
VCR
Set the rotary switch to ”VCR”.
The infrared code and the functional scope for
a Loewe VCR is set ex-factory.
TV
DVDSTB
VCR
Switch recorder
on/off – in standby
Select picture and
-List
-Set
REC-MENU
abcdef
ghijkl
pqrs
tuv
DVD-AV
EPG
AV
DISC-M
P+
V—V+
OK
P—
C-SET
SV
TITLE
RADIO
mno
wxyz
PIP
CARD
sound source
Select sound
/station language selection
Counter reset
Select station directly
/in menu: enter digits
Set picture format (TV)
Status display
/in menu: close menu
Status display
Slow motion forwards
/in menu: select/set
Call up station list
/in menu: call up/confirm
Fast forward
/search forwards
Start playback
/single frame, slow motion
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Pause
Stop
Pause (still frame)
/frame-by-frame
advance
Stop tape
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Operating additional equipment
Rotating the TV set
(Only possible for Spheros 32/37 HD and
equipped with ”Motor Unit”).
If the screen is mounted on a "Motor Unit" you
can rotate it with the remote control to suit
your sitting position.
Launch the TV menu:
Press MENU on the remote
control.
OK
OK
Note:
Do not place any objects in the range of
rotation of the TV set which could obstruct
rotation or be knocked over in the process.
Before activating the rotary function, make sure
that the set can rotate freely and unhindered.
Select the ”Rotate TV” bar.
You determine the direction of
rotation right, stop or left with
the arrows on the button.
Close the menu.
Viewing angle, range of
rotation
Setting the rotation area (a maximum of
+/- 40 degrees)
With this menu, you can determine the
maximum rotation to the left and right.
Press MENU on the remote
control.
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
Highlight the ”Settings” bar.
Press OK, then to ”other...”
Highlight the ”Rotate TV” bar,
press OK.
Select line "Basic adjustment".
Press the OK button.
You set the desired maximum
range of rotation to the right
by pressing the ring (right).
Rotation stops when you
release the ring.
Determining the switch off position
Here you determine the position of the screen
(TV set) which is adopted when switching off
providing you have activated this function.
Press MENU on the remote
control.
OK
OK
OK
Highlight the ”Settings” bar.
Press OK, then to ”other...”
Highlight the ”Rotate TV” bar,
press OK.
The menu "Rotate TV“
OK
appears. Select
Define "Switch-off position".
You set the desired switch off
OK
position to the right or left by
pressing the ring.
Rotation stops when you
release the button.
OK
Save the "set switch-off
position“ with OK.
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OK
OK
OK
The setting is saved by pressing
OK .
Then set the desired maximum
rotation to the left by pressing
the ring (left).
Confirm with OK.
Press END to exit the menu.
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Connecting Loewe sound systems
Function switch off position on/ off
You determine whether the TV set moves back
to the determined switch off position when
switched off with the remote control (the set
cannot be operated during this time, approx. 35
seconds).
Press MENU on the remote
control.
OK
OK
OK
Highlight the ”Settings” bar.
Press OK, then to ”other...”
Highlight the ”Rotate TV” bar,
press OK.
If you select "yes" in the line
OK
"Activate switch off position"
the TV set will turn to the set
position when switching off
with the remote control.
The TV does not rotate when
switching off if "no" is
selected under "Activate
switch off position".
The TV set stays at the last set
position when it is switched
off.
Press END to exit the menu.
Loewe Audio systems and active speaker
systems
• Concertos 1
• Concertos 2
• Certos with Concertos
•Tremo and Dolby Digital Decoder
In connection with a Loewe TV with a Loewe
audio system and a Loewe speaker system you
have an excellently tuned Home Cinema
system. Advantages are high operating comfort,
attractive design and adapted technology.
The speakers and the TV set can be arranged as
illustrated below, for example.
The arrangement of the speakers and the
television set might look as depicted below.
However, the layout of the front and surround
speakers should be set up in symmetry to the
television set and your sitting position.
The surround speakers can also be set up
behind your sitting position, facing towards the
front speakers.
The Acoustimass
®
module can also be set up in
another place, e.g. particularly effective behind
your sitting position, but in such a way that the
bass frequencies are able to radiate freely.
The Concertos sound system offers you a new
type of sound dimension in music and film
performances with integrated electronics.
Even at low volumes, you can then hear the full
bass in the correct ratio to the higher and
medium frequencies.
Loewe offers two sound systems Concertos 1
and Concertos 2, consisting of an
Acoustimass
®
Module, a set of cables and the
satellite speakers.
If the integrated speakers of the TV set are not
to be used for the center channel, then
Concertos 1 with five Loewe satellite
speakers can be connected.
Use the integrated speakers of the TV as a
center channel, then use Concertos 2 with
only four satellite speakers.
Connecting Concertos
components:
Before connecting the devices,
ensure that they are switched
off or pull out the mains plug.
Connect the components of the
Concertos system to the TV set,
as shown on page 28.
First use:
To put Spheros into use with
the Concertos system, some
settings from the Sound menu
of Spheros are required.
In this context, please read the
separate Operating Instructions
”Concertos 1 / 2 – Sound”.
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p
n
Loewe sound systems Concertos
Signal Box
ANT-1
ANT-2
UHF/VHF
PIP
AV 2 ( RGB )
AUDIO IN
L R
SOURROUND
AV 1
Center Sub
SERVICE
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN1
L R
RC5/
RC6
D-SUB
DISPLAY
120-240V
50/60Hz
DVI-OUTPUT
red
NK
Connection
ort o
the bottom of the
Acoustimass® module
NK
K2
K2
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Front speak
righ
Surround speaker
ri
ht
15 m
Acoustimass®-
module
t speaker
left
15 m
Surround speaker
left
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LFE
r
p
Loewe sound systems Certos/Concertos
Signal Box
ANT-1
ANT-2
UHF/VHF
PIP
DVD UNIT
➜
System-Con.
Pre Out
Front Center Rear
L
LFE
R
Certos Master Unit
Aux 1
Name der CD, Titel 5
In
Quelle
Song Title 4:51
CS
➜
Euro AV
In Out
L R
AUDIO OUT
Aux 2
AV 2 ( RGB )
Bass
Modul
➜
DVD
230V ˜ 50–60Hz
➜
L R
AUDIO IN 3
PREMIUM
DVB
In
D-Aux 3InDigital
L R
SOURROUND
➜
TV EXT
Digital
Out
AV 1
Center Sub
SERVICE
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN1
L R
RC5/
RC6
IN1
IN2 OUT
Y
CR/P
IRLink
AUDIO
IN 2
CB/P
R
B
SYSTEM
CONTROL
DVI-INPUT
VGA
D-SUB
DISPLAY
120-240V
50/60Hz
DVI-OUTPUT
➜
➜
AV
NK
L-Link
NK
DVBC
S-Link
CERTOS
Connection port on
D-Aux 4
Out
FM
In
Antenne
the bottom of the
Acoustimass® module
CES
➜
NK
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K2
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Front s
Surround speaker
right
(15 m
Acoustimass
module
K2
®
t speake
left
(15 m
Surround speaker
left
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Connecting the DVD Preceiver Auro 8116 DT and Tremo
Connecting the Loewe DVD Preceiver Auro
8116 DT to the Signal Box Spheros 32/37
HD or Xelos SL 32/37 HD
When you use the Loewe DVD Preceiver in
connection with a Loewe TV set, connect the
Tremo loudspeaker system to the audio outputs
of the DVD Preceiver.
Subw.
Center
Bass Intensity
Min. Max.
Left
Left
ON
OFF
Phase
0180
230V~50/60Hz
Power OUT
Surr.
Front
Center to
Sat
System connector
R
L
R
C
L
Line IN
TV
Right
Surr.
Slave
Front
Right
Master
Connect the cubic socket on the DVD Preceiver
to the ”Master” cubic socket on the Tremo
subwoofer. Use the cubic plug cable enclosed
with the DVD Preceiver Auro (2-wire cable).
Plug the white plug (without kink protection) in
the cubic socket on the subwoofer.
If the loudspeakers of the Loewe TV set are
used for center reproduction, connect the cubic
socket of the TV set to the ”Slave” cubic socket
on the subwoofer with the cubic plug cable.
Use the cubic plug cable enclosed with the
Tremo loudspeaker system. Plug the white plug
(without kink protection) into the cubic socket
on the subwoofer. Set the switch ”Center to”
on the subwoofer to ”TV”.
If on the other hand you want to use the
external center loudspeaker, do not connect
Slave to the TV.
Set the ”Center to” switch on the subwoofer to
”Sat”.
Connect the TV set (Euro AV socket 2) and the
DVD Preceiver with the Euro-AV cable.
L R
SOURROUND
AV 1
Center Sub
SERVICE
AUDIO IN1
L R
DIGITAL
RC5/
RC6
AV 2 ( RGB )
ANT-1
ANT-2
UHF/VHF
PIP
L R
AUDIO OUT
L R
AUDIO IN 3
Connect the TV set (Service socket) to the TV-LLink socket of the DVD Preceiver with the LLink cable (delivered with the DVD Preceiver) .
This ensures that the Tremo loudspeaker system
is switched on during radio or CD playback
from the DVD Preceiver but the TV remains
switched off.
Connect the digital output of the TV set with
the DIGITAL IN input of the Auro system with a
cinch cable. This ensures that the digital audio
signal for decoding is fed into the DVD
Preceiver.
See the ”Tremo” operating manual to find out
how to connect the satellite loudspeaker.
Settings on the DVD Preceiver Auro
8116DT
Select the ”Tremo” loudspeaker system in the
DVD menu under Settings, set the Listener/
Speaker distances and level the speakers. Also
have a look at the DVD Preceiver manual
(pages 12 and 13).
IN1
IN2 OUT
Y
CR/PR
AUDIO
IR-
SYSTEM
IN 2
Link
VGA
CONTROL
CB/PB
DVI-INPUT
D-SUB
DISPLAY
120-240V
50/60Hz
DVI-OUTPUT
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FL
SL SR SUB
PREOUT
C
AUX OUT AUX 2
AUX1 IN
FR
LL
DIGITAL
IN
DIGITAL
RR
OUT
12V/15mA
TV
EXT
L-Link
AM GND FM (75 Ω)
TO TV
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Displaying PC images (VGA/DVI)
Your Spheros/Xelos has a digital visual interface
(DVI) with which you can show PC images on
the TV screen for example.
Connecting personal computers
Connect the PC directly to the socket labeled
"DVI" on the back of the Signal Box. The digital
audio signal can be connected to the input
"Digital In 1 or 2". If your PC does not have a
DVI interface, please use a VGA/DVI adapter
cable. This is available from electronics and
computer dealers. Connect the analogue audio
output of the PC to the "AUDIO IN 2" socket.
The TV set can be connected to the following
standards: VGA (640x480 @85Hz), XGA
(1024x768 @85Hz), SVGA (800x600 @85Hz) or
SXGA (1280x1024 @75Hz).
DDC Function (Display Data Channel)
The DDC function automatically detects graphic
resolutions supported by the TV set.
If you wish to use the DDC function, first
connect the PC to the TV set via the VGA or DVI
socket. Boot the PC. Regardless of whether the
TV set is on or off, you can select the graphic
resolution (e.g. XGA 1024 x 768 at 75 Hz) in the
”Properties” menu on the PC.
Launch the program for displaying PC
images
AV
OK
Press the (Zero) key and ”AV
Selection” appears.
Choose ”VGA”/XGA”
PC image settings
If a PC image is displayed on the screen, you
can call up the ”VGA menu”.
Call up the VGA menu and…
OK
Highlight the ”Picture” line
VGA menu
Rotate TV
Picture
Sound
VGA geometry
Info
INFO
MENU
Back
END
End
OK
OK
Confirm
In the ”Image” menu, you can select the
contrast, brightness, sharpness, picture format,
colour standard (not with DVI) etc. and adjust
the light ratios to your personal preferences.
To display pictures, you can select the format
4:3, since most camera pictures are taken in
this format.
For an optimum display and maximum picture
focus of standards VGA and SVGA, you can
select "Original" under "Picture format". In
this case the exact format values of the graphic
card must be known and set in the menu "VGA
geometry".
In the ”Sound” menu, you can set the volume
of the loudspeakers or headphones, or select
the tone for two-tone playback.
VGA geometry settings
OK
OK
VGA geometry
Automatic no yes
Picture width
Picture hor.
Picture vert.
Phase position
Input pixels
Input lines
OK
In the VGA menu, select the
line ”VGA Geometry”
Launch
The setting
options are
restricted in
"DVI".
INFO
Info
MENU
Back
END
End
OK
computer with a conventional
graphics format.
Your Spheros will automatically
Select ”Automatic yes” on a
OK
adjust to the supplied image
format.
Special graphic format may require further
settings to be made:
• Set the picture width
• Move the picture horizontally, to the left or
right
• Move the picture vertically, upwards or
downwards
• Set the phase position to give a picture that is
as jitter-free as possible
• ”Input pixels” allows you to set the horizon-
tal resolution of the PC image.
• ”Input lines” allows you to set the vertical
resolution of the PC image.
OK
Save settings
Pressing the END key on the
remote control hides the menu.
Selection possibilities for the "COMPONENT IN"
socket: Choose the menu "Connections" and set
it as follows: Connections: Connection plan
➔
Device selection ➔ others ➔ Device to
COMPONENT IN socket yes. After pressing OK
several times, you get the menu
"Connections" with the following selection
possibilities:
• Automatic, it is detected automatically which
signal SDTV or HDTV/Pro scan is applied at
the "COMPONENT IN" socket.
• SDTV for PAL with 625 lines, 50 Hz interlaced
or NTSC 525 lines, 60 Hz interlaced
• HDTV for high definition video signals
• Pro scan for 625 lines/50 Hz or 525 lines/60
Hz progressive.
• With OK, you finally get the menu
"Connections: Assign Audio Digital".
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What to do when ...
Problem
Various menu items cannot be called (shown in
gray) or the menus for the EPG and teletext
modes of operation cannot be called
Record and Timer are not displayed in the video
menu
"Connections" for example cannot be called in
the video menu (grayed out)
In the TV menu, the menu item “Programs” is
missing and in the Main Information the item
“Automatic channel search” and connections
Control of the Loewe VCR with the video
control bar and the timer does not work or
does not work properly
General problems with connecting external
devices through an AV input
Possible cause
"Simplified operation" activated in the main
information.
No VCR or DVD recorder logged in and no
digital recorder installed
a) A timer recording is in progress (not with
serial timer recording)
b) You are recording from the TV set with the
video bar
The child lock is activated. If these menus were
accessible, children could still set the programs.
a) The VCR's Digital Link function is not
activated or not possible
b) Euro-AV cable not connected
c) Video recorder not logged in
a) The device is not logged in in the
"Connections" menu or is connected
differently to shown in the connection
diagram
b) The AV norm is set incorrectly
c) The AV signal is set incorrectly
Remedy
Deactivate “Simple control” in the Main
Information, press the i-key, select “Select
control level” and call up with OK. Set “Simple
control” to “no”.
Log in VCR in the TV menu - Connections.
a) Wait until the timer recording has ended or
clear the timer.
b) Stop recording.
Deactivate program-related child lock: Switch
off child lock or enter PIN in the TV menu Settings.
a) Activate Digital Link in the VCR (see
operating instructions of the VCR)
b) Connect the Euro-AV cable
c) Log in the VCR
a) Compare the connection diagram with the
actual installation in the "Main information"
under "Connections" and connect as shown if
necessary.
b) Set the correct norm.
c) Set the correct AV signal.
If "Automatic" is set for AV norm or AV signal,
this can lead to wrong detection in the case of
non-standardized signals. In this case the norm
and signal must be set according to the
operating instructions of the external device.
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What to do when ...
Problem
Connection of a decoder does not work or does
not work properly
No sound through the TV loudspeakers
All menus appear in the wrong language
Possible cause
a) The signal is not decoded because the
correct decoder programs have not been
selected in the TV menu - Connections
b) The sound is missing in decoder mode
because the wrong decoder sound is
allocated in the TV menu - Connections
The item "Sound from..." in the Sound menu
under "Sound" is not set to "TV"
The wrong menu language has been set.
Remedy
a) Follow the instructions in the TV menu -
Connections again and select the
appropriate decoder programs.
b) Follow the instructions in the TV menu -
Connections again and select the right
sound source (decoder, TV or Autom.), see
instructions of the decoder.
Change the setting to "TV".
Set your menu language:
1. Switch off picture-in-picture (PIP) and switch
off all on-screen displays (END button)
2. Call the TV menu (MENU button)
3. Select the last menu item and press OK
4. Select the last menu item on the last page
and press the OK button
5. Now select the right language and....
6. ... confirm with OK.
Digital Link Plus does not work
Various characters are displayed incorrectly in
teletext
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a) The VCR has not been logged in as a Digital
Link Plus device or has been connected to
the wrong socket
b) The Euro-AV cable is not fully wired (Pin 10
not wired)
c) Some video recorders can only take over the
stations from the TV in initial installation
d) All or some terrestrial or cable stations are
stored at station slots ≥ 99
The wrong character set is set in the teletext
menu
a) Log in the Digital Link Plus VCR under
"Connections" and connect according to
the diagram.
b) Change the Euro-AV cable
c) Reinstate the original state (ex-factory) of
the VCR (see operating instructions of the
VCR)
d) Sort the terrestrial and cable stations so
that they are between 1 and 99.
Set the right character set: Teletext menu Settings - Character set - Standard or the
appropriate character set.
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Technical data
TypeSpheros 32 HDSpheros 37 HDXelos SL 32 HDXelos SL 37 HD
Article no.64406644516344363444
Dimensions (cm) LCD
display without base
W x H x D84 x 58,5 x 999 x 68 x 984,5 x 58,5 x 8,599 x 68 x 9
Display technology TFT-LCDTFT-LCDTFT-LCDTFT-LCD
Image format16:916:916:916:9
Image diagonal80 cm94 cm80 cm94 cm
Pixel format1366 x 7681366 x 7681366 x 7681366 x 768
Contrast ratio800:1800:1800:1800:1
Viewing angle
horizontal./vertical 170 °170 °170 °170 °
Weight (kg)22,53118,121,5
Power cons. (Watt) 135170135170
Relative atmospheric humidity35 ... 75%
no condensation
Ambient temperature0º – 40º Celsius
Spheros Signal Box
(with PhotoViewer)
Protection class 2
Chassis nameS 2550
Dimensions (cm)43 x 7,5 x 37 (W x H x D)
Weight (kg)6.2
Power supply 120 V to 240 V / 50-60Hz
Power consumption In operation up to
Standby < 3 Watt
Signal Box
(with PhotoViewer and Digital Recorder)
Protection class 2
Chassis nameS 2550
Dimensions (cm)43 x 10.5 x 37 (W x H x D)
Weight (kg)8.2
Power supply 120 V to 240 V / 50-60Hz
Power consumption In operation up to
Standby < 3 Watt
Full DigitalAMD / DNC adjustable
Tuner VHF/UHF/ cable
(Hyper band 8 MHz)42 MHz to 860 MHz
Station slot memory220
with Digital TV ✳ 1470
34
30 Watt
45 Watt
TV standardsPAL-B/G, PAL-D/K,
PAL-I, PAL-L
PAL M/N, PAL 60
Secam B/G, D/K, L
NTSC / NTSCV
TeletextHi-Text (Level 2.5)
Sound normsmono/stereo/2-sound
Nicam B/G, L, I
Multi channel (optional)Dolby Digital/PCM/
Rated audio power2 x 15 Watt / 6 Ohm
Audio music output2 x 40 Watt / 6 Ohm
Speakers2 closed boxes
Tweeter 2 x 20 mm
Bass2 x 75 mm
Connections (Signal Box - front):
Mini-DINS-Video IN (AVS) S-VHS / Hi 8
CinchVideo IN (AVS) VHS / 8 mm
CinchAudio INL / R
Jack 6.3 mm headphones32-200 Ohm
Connections (Signal Box - rear):
IEC socket 75 OhmAntenna / cable / PIP
✳ ANT 1 / 2 socket F 75 Ohm
MPEG
EURO-AV 1:
Video IN Y/C (S-VHS / Hi 8)
(VHS / 8 mm)
Video OUT Y/C (S-VHS / Hi 8)
CVBS (VHS / 8 mm)
Audio IN/OUT L / R
EURO-AV 2:
Video IN Y/C (SVHS / Hi 8)
CVBS (VHS / 8 mm)
RGB
Video OUT Y/C (SVHS / Hi 8)
(Only for S-VHS Link Plus)
CVBS (VHS / 8 mm)
Audio IN/OUTL / R
Component IN:
CinchY signal
CinchCr/Pr signal
CinchCb/Pb signal
2xCinch L / RAUDIO OUT
2xCinch L / RAUDIO IN 1
Jack socket 3.5 mmAUDIO IN 2
2xCinch L / RAUDIO IN 3
Cinch input socket IN 1 Digital sound
Cinch input socket IN 2 Digital sound
Cinch output socket OUTDigital sound
SYSTEM-Bush, 9 polesAUDIO
Infrared linkJack socket 3.5 mm
RC5/RC6Jack socket 2.5 mm
Service-socket8-pin
Connection DVI/VGA input 26-pin Sub-D
VGA-Loewe Online input15-pin Sub-D
CONTROL Online Plus 9-pin Sub-D
Connection LCD display26-pin Sub-D
Connection LCD displayDVI OUTPUT
✳ Only in the set version with „Digital-TV kit 2
Sat/Twin-Sat CI".
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Available accessories
Upgrade kits
Online Plus Box
Separate Online Plus Box for comfortable use
of Internet, e-mail, etc. on the TV.
Sound-System Concertos Concertos 2
Exclusive 5.1 Digital-Surround Sound System.
The center channel is reproduced by the
integrated loudspeakers of the Spheros.
Certos
DVD/CD player with radio and Dolby Digital/
dts-decoder in unusual design.
Dolby Digital (AC3)
For decoding audio signals from the DVD
player,
TV set or other audio equipment to a
5.1 playback with active speakers.
Loewe audio systems (Auro and Tremo) and
active loudspeaker systems
A combination of a Loewe TV set, a Loewe
audio system and a Loewe loudspeaker system
provides an excellently adapted Home Cinema
system with the advantages of high operating
comfort, matching design and adapted
technology.
Accessories
System cable from the Signal Box to the
flat screen
10 meters long, article number 89236 M25.
Wall holder WM 51
The flat screen can be fixed to the wall and
tilted up to 5 degrees.
Flat-TV F-Stand 3
TV set as a standing unit and mechanically
rotatable.
Motor Unit
(only for Spheros 32 HD and 37 HD)
Motorized rotating table stand (+/– 35
degrees), can be controlled with the remote
control.
Racks
Xelos Rack
With two shelves for video recorders or
DVD players.
System Cube 1/2
(only for Spheros 32 HD and 37 HD)
Rack system with motor unit for rotating the TV
set and shelves for VCRs, DVD players etc. (in
conjunction with the Spheros Cube Adapter).
Cube Adapter Set
Adapter for mounting the set on the rack
systems System Cube 1/2.
Wireless Home Automation
For controlling the house lighting circuit,
shutters etc.
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✄
code and with it the child lock.
The code number 3001 cancels out a secret
safe place.
Please keep it in a
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Service Adressen/addresses/adresses/indirizzi/direcciones/adresy
Australia
International Dynamics Australasia Pty Ltd.
129 Palmer Street
AUS - Richmond, Victoria 3121
Tel. 03–94 29 08 22
Fax 03–94 29 08 33