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Colour Television
25"/29"
Instructions for use
25PT4223
25PT4273
25PT4823
25PT4873
29PT4273
29PT4823
29PT4873
3139 125 27243
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Preparation
10 cm
Installing the TV
4 Place your TV set on a stable and strong
base.
5 cm5 cm
4 Leave at least a free space of 5 cm on both
sides and 10 cm from the top for good
ventilation of the TV set.
4 Do not cover the ventilation openings with
items such as newspapers, cloths etc.
Connecting the aerial
4 Insert the aerial plug into the socket g at
the back of the TV.
Connecting the mains
4 Insert the mains plug into the wall socket
and switch on.
Refer to the specification at the back of the
TV for the correct operating voltage.
(Picture is only a representation of the actual
plug and socket)
Switching on
4 Press the on/off button at the front of the
TV to switch it on.
3
n
If the indicator is red, press either the digit,
B
channel, AV or
key on the remote control.
Installing the remote control
4 Remove the cover at the back of the remote
control.
4 Insert the correct type and size batteries
into the compartment, making sure that
they are the right way around.
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Useful Tips
4 Avoid heat and
direct sunlight.
4 Avoid direct
exposure to rain
or water.
4 DO NOT leave your TV on standby for a
prolonged period.
4 Switch off your TV if not in use.
5 This will allow the TV to be demagnetised,
giving good picture.
4 Never repair the TV yourself – get a skilled
personnel!
4 Clean the TV’s screen with a slightly damp
soft cloth ONLY WHEN NECESSARY.
Note : Do not use abrasive solvent as it can
damage the screen’s coating.
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Connecting peripheral equipment
Equipment such as VCR, Laser disc player, VCD etc. could be connected to
the video and audio (AV) sockets at the back of the TV. Switch off the TV and
equipment before making any connection.
Connection for playback
1. Connect to AV sockets
You may choose to connect up VIDEO 1 in
or VIDEO 2 in or both.
4 connect the corresponding sockets of
the equipment to that of the TV.
5 to view the playback, select the first
AV channel (if connection is made to
sockets at VIDEO 1 in) or the second
AV channel (if connection is made to
sockets at VIDEO 2 in).
Note: For mono equipment, connect to
the VIDEO and L sockets only.
2. Connect to S-Video socket
If you have a S-Video equipment, connect
to the S-Video socket for better picture
quality.
4 connect the corresponding socket of
the equipment to that of the TV.
5 to view the playback, select the Y/C
channel.
Note: If both the S-Video socket and the
Video socket of VIDEO 2 are connected,
S-Video input override the Video input.
3. Connect to aerial socket
(only for VCR)
The playback on your VCR is considered a
TV channel by your TV if you connect via
the aerial socket. You must tune in to
your VCR’s test signal and assign the
channel number 0 to it. Refer to your
VCR’s instruction manual for more
details.
4 connect the RF cable to the VCR’s “RF
in” and connect the “RF out” of the VCR
to the aerial socket of the TV.
4 select channel 0 and tune in to to your
VCR’s signal.
5 to view the playback, select channel 0.
S-VIDEO
OR
Laser disc
player
S-VIDEO
VIDEO 2inMONITOR
VIDEO 1
in
VCR
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
in
in
Ω75
g
S-VIDEO
VCR
out
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
VCR
OR
VCD
MONITOR
out
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
VCR
VIDEO 2inMONITOR
VIDEO 1
in
out
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
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…connecting peripheral equipment
Connection for recording
VIDEO 2inMONITOR
VIDEO 1
out
in
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
R
VCR
1. From the TV channel you are
watching
4 connect the corresponding sockets of
the VCR to the sockets at MONITOR out.
Note: For mono equipment, connect to
the VIDEO and L sockets only.
VIDEO 2inMONITOR
VIDEO 1
out
in
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
R
VCR 1
VCR 2
VIDEO 2inMONITOR
VIDEO 1
out
Ω75
g
S-VIDEO
in
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
VCR
Connection for headphones
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2. From one VCR to another VCR
4 connect the sockets of the VCR which
you wish to record from to the
corresponding sockets at either VIDEO
in 1 or VIDEO in 2.
4 connect the sockets of the receiving
VCR to the corresponding sockets at
MONITOR out.
Note: For mono equipment, connect to
the VIDEO and L sockets only.
3. From the TV antenna
4 connect the RF cable to the VCR’s “RF
in” and the “RF out” of the VCR to the
aerial socket of the TV.
4 connect the headphones to the socket
at the front of the TV.
The headphones impedance must be
between 8 and 4000 ohms.
Headphones
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VOLUME
LK
4
˙
˝
˚
¸
CHANNEL
˚
¸
3
6
The TV’s controls
For 25” models
1
For 29” models
3
4
2
4
3
5
6
5
˝
˙
˚
3
n
1
2
LK
VOLUME
¸
¸
˚
CHANNEL
6
1. Mains power Switch on or off the TV.
2. Red light indicator When light is on, it indicates that the TV is on
standby. Note :If no signal is detected by the
TV after 10 minutes, it will switch to standby
automatically.
3. Remote control sensor For the remote control to work, it must be
activated within the operating range of this
sensor.
4. Headphone socket For connection of headphones.
5. Volume adjustment To adjust volume level. Press these 2 keys
simultaneously will call up the 1st level
menu. Press these 2 keys again will exit
menu. Works as cursor left (VOLUME L) or
right (VOLUME K) in a menu.
6. Channel selection To select a lower or higher channel number.
Works as cursor up (CHANNEL 6) or down
(CHANNEL 7) in a menu.
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Using the remote control
For the remote control to work effectively, it has to be operated within the
recommended operating range to the remote control sensor on the TV.
45°45
°
10 m
2
SLEEPOSDAV
12
3
4
6
5
8
9
7
SMART
SMART
±
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INC.
MENU
SURR.
CH
A
H
SURF
A/CH
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12
4
7
SMART
±
MENU
A
b
5
8
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SURF
A/CH
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SLEEPOSDAV
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9
SMART
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INC.
SURR.
CH
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Press :
2
AV
OSD
SLEEP
0
to
9
SMART
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SMART
±
Standby
AV channel
selection
Screen
information
Sleeptimer
Digit
Smart
Picture/
Smart
Sound
Result :
Switch off TV and a red indicator
lights up. To switch on TV again,
press either the
AV
or 2 key.
to 9, CH, CH,
0
Select the AV channels .
In TV mode : Switch on/off
information of a particular
channel.
In a menu : Exit menu.
Sets timer (from 15 minutes to
240 minutes) to switch TV to
standby. To disable timer, set to
“OFF”.
Key in numerals e.g. confidential
code in child lock and in channel
selection. For a 2-digit channel,
the second numeral must be
entered before the dash disappears.
Select the presets for sound and
picture.
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…using the remote control
12
4
7
SMART
±
MENU
A
b
5
8
0
H
SURF
A/CH
2
SLEEPOSDAV
3
6
9
SMART
`
INC.
SURR.
4
ehf
Press :
MENU
Menu
Result :
Call up the main menu. If there is
an existing menu, pressing this
key will bring you back to the
previous level menu. If you are in
the 1st level menu, pressing this
will exit the menu.
INC.
SURR.
¬
Incredible
Surround
Mute
Switch on to enhance stereo
sound from your TV.
Switch off the sound of the TV.
Press again to switch on the
sound.
Channel
selection
CH
Volume
CH
A
adjustment
Teletext function:
Select a higher or lower channel
number .
Adjust the volume of the TV set.
Refer to the section on “Teletext”.
Note: If your current channel is
capable of transmitting teletext but
is not in teletext mode, pressing
the h key will activate the teletext
b
SURF
A/CH
4
ehf
clock at the top right hand corner
of the screen.
SURF
4
e
f
A/CH
Surf or
alternate
channel
Sound
mode
Surf mode : Add or delete channel
from the surf list. View channel in
the surf list.
A/CH mode : Return to the previous channel.
Switch from stereo to mono sound
(for stereo transmission) or choose
between first language or second
language (for bilingual transmission).
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Menus
1st level
2nd level
3rd level
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
HUE*
CHANGE CODE
H
CHANNEL
LOCK
CLEAR ALL
FROM
H
TO
EXCHANGE
COL TEMP
CONTRAST PLUS*
NOISE REDUCE*
4:3 EXPAND*
16:9 COMPRESS*
VOLUME
TIME
TIMER ACTIVE
H
CHANNEL
AT
H
CHANNEL
SKIP
BALANCE*
TREBLE*
BASS*
INCR SURROUND*
ULTRA BASS*
AVL
SLEEPTIMER
CHILD LOCK*
CLOCK*
H
H
LANGUAGE
AUTO STORE
H
SWAP
SKIP
MANUAL
H
H
H
SYSTEM*
SEARCH
H
FINE TUNE
CHANNEL
STORE
SURF
BLUE MUTE*
INSTALLATION
H
Note* : You may not see these items on your menu because it is applicable to
certain models only.
To call up the 1st level menu :
OSD
MENU
12
4
5
8
7
SMART
±
0
MENU
2
SLEEPOSDAV
3
6
9
SMART
`
INC.
SURR.
4 Press
To use the menus:
4 Press the cursor keys.
MENU
key.
A
CH
H
to highlight go down to the next
level or to select or
to execute
SURF
A/CH
b
4
ehf
To exit from a menu:
4 Press
OR
4 Press
MENU
key to go back to the previous level.
OSD
key to exit.
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In order to view the programmes broadcasted, you have to do some simple
installation on the TV. Go into the INSTALLATION menu by using the keys
on your remote control.
Installing the TV
Follow the following steps to enter INSTALLATION menu:
& Call up 1st level
menu with the
key.
➧
BLUE MUTE OFF
INSTALLATION B
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
CONTRAST
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MENU
é Press the
highlight
INSTALLATION.
SURF A/CH
BLUE MUTE OFF
INSTALLATION B
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
➧
key to
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“ Select INSTALLATION
with the
key.
or
➧
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
AUTO STORE B
SWAP B
Selecting the menu language
The TV is pre-set to a language for display of menus and screen information.
You may change it to another available language.
& Go into INSTALLATION
menu.
LANGUAGE is highlighted.
➧
é Select a language
with the
key.
or
➧
“ Exit with the
key.
➧
OSD
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
AUTO STORE B
SWAP B
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
AUTO STORE B
SWAP B
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…installing the tv – system selection
System selection (not applicable for single system sets)
For multi-system sets:
It is possible to select either PAL-BG, PAL-I, PAL-DK, SECAM-BG, SECAM-DK,
NTSC M or AUTO. AUTO means that the TV automatically selects the
current system in transmission.
For dual-system sets:
PAL-DK or PAL-I is selectable.
General steps to enter SYSTEM menu:
& Go into INSTALLATION
menu.
➧
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
AUTO STORE B
SWAP B
‘ Press the or
key to select a
system for
transmission.
➧
SYSTEM PAL-I
SEARCH 055 MHZ B
FINE TUNE
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é Press the key to
highlight
MANUAL.
➧
SWAP B
SKIP B
MANUAL B
( Exit with the
key.
OSD
➧
“ Select MANUAL
with the
key.
SYSTEM is
highlighted.
or
➧
SYSTEM AUTO
SEARCH 055 MHZ B
FINE TUNE
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Note: If your current system is AUTO and the reception on the TV is poor,
re-select another transmission system.
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There are 2 ways to tune in channels : automatically (by AUTO STORE) or
manually (by MANUAL menu).
Auto store
Use to tune in channels automatically.
Tuning in TV channels
& Enter INSTALLATION
menu.
➧
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
AUTO STORE B
SWAP B
The TV will automatically search and store all available channels starting from
channel number 1.
‘ Press
MENU
key once
will bring you back
to the previous level
menu. You can
continue with other
installation.
➧
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
AUTO STORE B
SWAP B
SKIP B
é Press the key to
highlight AUTO
STORE.
➧
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
AUTO STORE B
SWAP B
SKIP B
OSD
Press
OR
key to exit.
➧
“ Select AUTO
STORE with the
or key.
➧
AUTO STORE 055 MHZ
CHANNEL 1
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…tuning in tv channels
Manual
This menu enables you to search and store every available channel manually.
& Enter INSTALLATION
menu.
➧
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
AUTO STORE B
SWAP B
‘ Press the
highlight SEARCH and
the
searching.
Searching stops once
a channel is available.
key to
key to start
➧
SYSTEM AUTO
SEARCH 197 MHZ B
FINE TUNE
CHANNEL 2
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é Press the
highlight MANUAL .
key to
➧
SWAP B
SKIP B
MANUAL B
( If you wish to fine
tune the channel,
scroll down to
highlight FINE TUNE.
Press the
key to fine tune.
or
➧
SYSTEM AUTO
SEARCH 197 MHZ B
FINE TUNE
CHANNEL 2
STORE B
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❙
“ Select MANUAL with
the
or key.
➧
SYSTEM AUTO
SEARCH 055 MHZ B
FINE TUNE
§ Press the
highlight CHANNEL
and assign a number
to the channel that
you found.
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key to
➧
SEARCH 197 MHZ B
FINE TUNE
CHANNEL 3
STORE B
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
❙
è Press the
highlight STORE and
press the
key to store the
channel.
key to
➧
FINE TUNE
CHANNEL 3
STORE B
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
❙
or
! Exit with the
key.
➧
OSD
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After the tuning of TV channels, you may wish to rearrange the channel
numbers according to your preference.
Swap
& Enter INSTALLATION
menu.
➧
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
AUTO STORE B
SWAP B
‘ Select the channel
you wish to change
from with the
or digit key.
or
➧
5
FROM 5
TO 4
EXCHANGE B
é Press the key to
hightlight SWAP.
➧
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
AUTO STORE B
SWAP B
SKIP B
MANUAL B
( Press the key to
highlight TO.
Select the channel
you wish to change
to with the
or digit key.
or
➧
FROM 5
TO 7
EXCHANGE B
“ Select SWAP with the
or key.
FROM is highlighted.
§ Press the
➧
FROM 2
TO 4
EXCHANGE B
key to
highlight EXCHANGE.
Press the
key to confirm
change. The word
“EXCHANGED”
appears.
or
➧
7
FROM 7
TO 5
EXCHANGED
To undo the change, press the
the
to highlight FROM and repeat steps ‘ to §.
è Exit with the
key.
➧
OSD
or key. To rearrange more channels, press
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This menu enables you to skip channels which have bad reception or
channels which you do not watched often. Once a channel is skipped, you
can only call it up via the digit keys on the remote control.
Skip channels
& Go into INSTALLATION
menu
➧
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
AUTO STORE B
SWAP B
‘ Enter a channel
number which you
wish to skip.
➧
CHANNEL 5
SKIP NO
é Press the
highlight SKIP.
➧
AUTO STORE B
SWAP B
SKIP B
MANUAL B
( Press the
highlight SKIP.
➧
CHANNEL 5
SKIP NO
key to
key to
“ Select SKIP with
the
or key.
CHANNEL is
highlighted.
➧
CHANNEL 2
SKIP NO
§ Select YES with the
or key.
CHANNEL DELETED
appears to confirm
that the channel is
skipped.
➧
CHANNEL 5
SKIP YES
CHANNEL DELETED
To unskip channels, repeat step ‘ to § but select NO instead of YES.
è Exit with the
key.
➧
OSD
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To fine tune the frequency of a channel.
Fine tuning
& Enter INSTALLATION
menu.
➧
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
AUTO STORE B
SWAP B
‘ Press the key to
highlight CHANNEL.
Enter a channel
number.
➧
SEARCH 055 MHZ B
FINE TUNE
CHANNEL 5
STORE B
è Press the key to
highlight STORE.
Press the
key to store changes.
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ❙ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
or
➧
é Press the key to
highlight MANUAL.
➧
SWAP B
SKIP B
MANUAL B
( Press the
highlight FINE
TUNE.
key to
➧
SEARCH 055 MHZ B
FINE TUNE
CHANNEL 5
STORE B
! Exit with the
key.
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ❙ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
OSD
➧
“ Select MANUAL with
the
or key.
➧
SYSTEM AUTO
SEARCH 055 MHZ B
FINE TUNE
§ Press the
key to start fine
tuning until you get
the best picture and
sound.
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or
➧
SEARCH 055 MHZ B
FINE TUNE
CHANNEL 5
STORE B
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❙
FINE TUNE
CHANNEL 5
STORE B
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❙
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Picture settings
Personal settings
You can do adjustment on BRIGHTNESS, COLOUR, CONTRAST, SHARPNESS,
HUE*, COLOUR TEMP and CONTRAST PLUS of a picture via the 1st level
menu. This adjustment will automatically be stored in the PERSONAL mode of
the SMART PICTURE feature.
(*for NTSC programmes only)
How to do adjustment
& Call up 1st level menu with the
é Press the
“ Select or adjust with the
‘ Exit with the
BLUE MUTE OFF
INSTALLATION B
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
CONTRAST
OSD
MENU
or key to highlight the item that you wish to adjust.
OSD
key.
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INSTALLATION B
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
2
SLEEPOSDAV
12
4
7
SMART
±
MENU
5
8
0
3
6
9
SMART
`
INC.
SURR.
MENU
key.
or key.
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BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
HUE
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
HUE
COL TEMP NORMAL
CONTRAST PLUS OFF
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COLOUR
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
HUE
COL TEMP NORMAL
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0
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48
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0
A
b
SHARPNESS
CH
H
SURF
A/CH
4
ehf
HUE
COL TEMP COOL
CONTRAST PLUS OFF
NOISE REDUCE OFF
4:3 EXPAND OFF
HUE
COL TEMP NORMAL
CONTRAST PLUS OFF
NOISE REDUCE OFF
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…picture settings – smart picture
Other picture settings
Noise reduction
Switch this to ON to reduce the pixel size of your
picture.
COL TEMP NORMAL
CONTRAST PLUS OFF
NOISE REDUCE ON
4:3 EXPAND OFF
16:9 COMPRESS OFF
4:3 expand
In instances when you are watching movies which
has a black bar at the top and bottom, you can
expand the picture vertically, by selecting ON.
Note: You have to switch OFF this option before
activating “16:9 compress”.
CONTRAST PLUS OFF
NOISE REDUCE ON
4:3 EXPAND ON
16:9 COMPRESS OFF
VOLUME
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❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
16:9 compress
Select ON to view details hidden at the top and
bottom of the screen.
Note: You have to switch OFF “4:3 expand” before
activating this option.
NOISE REDUCE ON
4:3 EXPAND OFF
16:9 COMPRESS ON
VOLUME
BALANCE
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■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
❙
Smart Picture
These are some picture presets on the TV for your viewing pleasure. Press
SMART
the
key repeatedly to select RICH, NATURAL, SOFT or PERSONAL.
`
30
30
0
12
4
7
SMART
±
MENU
A
b
5
8
0
H
SURF
A/CH
2
SLEEPOSDAV
3
6
9
SMART
`
INC.
SURR.
4
ehf
Very vibrant colours.
RICH
Natural and original
colours.
SMART
`
NATURAL
Warm colours and
gives a cinema like
effect when light is
CH
SOFT
switched off.
Your personal
PERSONAL
picture settings.
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Sound settings
Personal settings
You can do adjustment on TREBLE , BASS and INCREDIBLE SURROUND* of a
picture via the 1st level menu. These adjustment will automatically be stored in
the PERSONAL mode of the SMART SOUND feature.
How to do adjustment
& Call up 1st level menu with the
é Press the
“ Select or adjust with the
‘ Exit with the
or key to highlight the item that you wish to adjust.
OSD
key.
*Switch on this feature and you will feel the incredible depth and unbelievable
three-dimensional effect of stereo sound.
MENU
key.
or key.
OSD
MENU
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SMART
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MENU
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VOLUME
BALANCE
TREBLE
BASS
INCR SURROUND OFF
CH
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TREBLE
BASS
INCR SURROUND ON
ULTRA BASS OFF
AVL OFF
Other sound settings
Volume
Adjusts the volume level of the TV. You can also
do adjustment via the buttons on the front of the
TV or remote control.
Balance
Balances the stereo sound output of speakers in
the TV.
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BALANCE
TREBLE
BASS
INCR SURROUND OFF
ULTRA BASS OFF
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4:3 EXPAND OFF
16:9 COMPRESS ON
VOLUME
BALANCE
TREBLE
16:9 COMPRESS ON
VOLUME
BALANCE
TREBLE
BASS
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…sound settings – smart sound
Ultra Bass
Switch this feature to ON to further enhance the
bass level of the sound output.
BASS
INCR SURROUND ON
ULTRA BASS ON
AVL OFF
SLEEPTIMER OFF
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❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
AVL-Auto Volume Leveller
This feature if switched on will automatically
adjust any sudden changes in the TV’s volume to a
preset level.
INCR SURROUND ON
ULTRA BASS ON
AVL OFF
SLEEPTIMER OFF
CHILD LOCK B
Smart Sound
These are some sound presets on the TV for your viewing pleasure. Press
SMART
the
(Note *: “NORMAL” for certain model)
key repeatedly to select THEATRE, MUSIC, VOICE or PERSONAL*.
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SMART
±
12
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7
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±
MENU
A
b
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SURF
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Emphasizes low and high
frequencies to give sensation to
THEATRE
the action and a wider sound
ambience.
Emphasizes bass frequency
MUSIC
CH
VOICE
PERSONAL
so that music is dynamic.
Emphasizes speech
frequency.
Your personal
sound settings.
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If a TV programme is transmitted in NICAM* or STEREO*, you can switch to
MONO and back again. When there are two languages in simultaneous
transmission, you are able to select either one.
(*Dependant on the sound system in transmission)
Off air stereo sound (only available in certain models)
Switch to mono
4
Press the
stereo and mono.
e
key to switch between
Select first or second language
4
Press the
language.
e
key to select first or second
STEREO*
MONO
Y
Z
Personal preference
This built in feature of the TV automatically store the picture and sound settings that you last made to a particular channel in the PERSONAL mode of
Smart Picture or Smart Sound.
Personal preference settings
Group 1 :
For channel number 0 to 11, each channel has its own personal preference.
Group 2:
For channel number 12 to 99, one personal preference applies to all. If you
make changes to the picture or sound settings of any channel in this group,
this will be stored as the personal preference for all.
Group 3:
For the two AV channels, each channel has its own personal preference.
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Sets timer (from 15 minutes to 240 minutes) to switch TV to standby. To disable
timer, set to “OFF”.
Sleeptimer
To set timer
& Call up 1st level
menu with the
key.
➧➧
BLUE MUTE OFF
INSTALLATION B
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
CONTRAST
‘ Exit with the
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❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
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❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
OSD
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MENU
key.
é Press the key to
highlight
SLEEPTIMER.
➧
ULTRA BASS OFF
AVL OFF
SLEEPTIMER OFF
CHILD LOCK B
CLOCK B
“ Select time period
with the
key.
ULTRA BASS OFF
AVL OFF
SLEEPTIMER 15
CHILD LOCK B
CLOCK B
or
➧
Child Lock
This feature enables you to lock channels which you do not wish others e.g.
children to watch. You have a choice to lock all channels (inclusive of the two
AV channels) or individual channel (up to a maximum of 5 channels). If one try
to lock the 6th channel, a message “FULL” appears. Once a channel is locked:
4 if you call channels up with the CHANNEL 7 or 6 keys on the TV, there will
be no picture and sound.
4 access to the INSTALLATION sub-menu is disabled, unless you key in the
access code (key in TWICE if you use the universal access code).
You can only call up channels with your remote control. A message
“ACCESS CODE –␣ –␣ –␣ –” appears on the screen each time you try to call up a
channel with the controls on the TV. To bypass the lock mode, you will need to
use your remote control to key in the 4-digit confidential code that you have
entered when you locked it.
Tips: If you have forgotten your confidential code, key in the universal code
0711 TWICE.
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…child lock – lock channels, change code
To change code
It is possible to change the pre-set universal code by the following steps.
&Call up 1st level
menu with the
key.
MENU
➧
BLUE MUTE OFF
INSTALLATION B
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
CONTRAST
‘ Key in the new
4-digit code once
to enter.
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➧
CHANGE CODE XXXX
CHANNEL 7
LOCK NO
To lock channels
& Press or key
to select ALL (to lock
all channels) or enter
a channel number
(to lock individual
channels).
➧
é Press the
highlight CHILD
LOCK.
key to
➧
AVL OFF
SLEEPTIMER OFF
CHILD LOCK B
CLOCK B
SURF A/CH
( Key in again to
confirm change.
CHANNEL is
highlighted.
➧
CONFIRM CODE ---CHANNEL 7
LOCK NO
é Press the key to
highlight LOCK and
the
select YES to lock the
channel/channels
selected in step &.
or key to
➧
“ Key in the universal
access code 0711
twice.
➧
ACCESS CODE
----
§ Proceed to the next
section if you wish to
lock channels, otherwise press
CHANGE CODE XXXX
CHANNEL 7
LOCK NO
CLEAR ALL B
“ Repeat steps & to
é for other channels
which you wish to
lock. Exit with the
key.
➧
OSD
to exit.
➧
OSD
CHANGE CODE XXXX
CHANNEL ALL
LOCK NO
CLEAR ALL B
CHANNEL 6
LOCK YES
CLEAR ALL B
CHANGE CODE XXXX
CHANNEL 3
LOCK NO
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…child lock – unlock channels, clock
To unlock channels
& Press the key to
highlight CHANNEL
and key in the
channel you wish to
unlock.
➧
é Press the
highlight LOCK.
Press the
key to select NO.
➧
key to
or
“ To unlock all channels,
press the
highlight CLEAR ALL.
Press the
confirm.
key to
key to
➧
CHANGE CODE XXXX
CHANGE CODE XXXX
CHANNEL 3
LOCK YES
CLEAR ALL B
Repeat steps & to “ for other channels which you wish to unlock. Exit with
OSD
the
key.
CHANNEL 3
LOCK NO
CLEAR ALL B
CHANNEL 3
LOCK NO
CLEAR ALL B
Clock
Sets timer to switch to another channel at a specified time when the TV is
switched on or on standby.
& Call up 1st level
menu with the
key.
➧
BLUE MUTE OFF
INSTALLATION B
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
CONTRAST
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MENU
é Press the
highlight CLOCK.
➧
SLEEPTIMER OFF
CHILD LOCK B
CLOCK B
SURF A/CH
BLUE MUTE OFF
key to
“ Key in the present
time with digit key.
Start with the hour
(2 digits) and then
the minutes (2 digits).
➧
TIME 04:-TIMER ACTIVE OFF
CHANNEL 2
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…clock, surf
‘ Press the to
highlight TIMER
ACTIVE and select
ON to activate
timer.
➧
TIME 04:30
TIMER ACTIVE ON
CHANNEL 2
AT --:--
Exit with the
OSD
key.
( Press the to
highlight CHANNEL
and key in the
channel that you
want to switch to.
➧
TIME 04:30
TIMER ACTIVE ON
CHANNEL 5
AT --:--
§ Press the
to
highlight AT and key
in the time when you
want the channel
switch to occur.
➧
TIMER ACTIVE ON
CHANNEL 5
AT 06:10
Surf
There are 2 selectable functions:
1. Surf : Create a list of channels (maximum 8) whereby when you press the
SURF
A/CH
f
key on the remote control, you are able to quickly view through all
these channels.
2. A/CH : When this is selected and if you press the
control, you are able to see the previously watched channel.
SURF
A/CH
f
key on the remote
Select surf
& Call up 1st level
menu with the
key.
➧
BLUE MUTE OFF
INSTALLATION B
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
CONTRAST
Exit with the
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❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
OSD
key.
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MENU
highlight SURF.
é Press the
key to
➧
CHILD LOCK B
CLOCK B
SURF A/CH
BLUE MUTE OFF
INSTALLATION B
“ Select SURF with
the or key.
➧
CHILD LOCK B
CLOCK B
SURF SURF
BLUE MUTE OFF
INSTALLATION B
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To add channels to a surf list
Note : To execute this feature, the channel number must be visible on the
screen. Should the channel number disappear, simply press the
to call it up.
…surf – add channels, call up channels
key once
& Select a channel.
➧
5
To call up channels from the surf list
SURF
& Press the
and the TV will switch to
the next channel on the
surf list OR
Press and hold the
key to cycle through all
the channels on the surf
list.
f
é Press the SURF key
within 4 seconds or
while the channel
number is still visible.
“ADDED“ appears
below the channel
number. This means
the channel is added
to the surf list.
5
ADDED
A/CH
key once
SURF
A/CH
f
➧
➧
“ Repeat step & to
é for other
channels which you
wish to add to the
surf list.
3
ADDED
é Stop as soon as
soon as you find
the channel which
you wish to call up.
➧
➧
5
SURF
3
SURF
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Deleting channels from a surf list
Note : To execute this feature, the channel number must be visible. Should
the channel number disappear, simply press the
…surf – delete channels from a surf list
OSD
key once to call it up.
& Press and hold the
SURF
A/CH
f
key to cycle
through all the
channels in the surf
list.
➧
5
SURF
SURF
A/CH
‘ Press the
while the channel
number is still
visible. “DELETED“
appears below the
channel number.
This means the
channel is deleted
from the surf list.
f
key
➧
é Stop as soon as
soon as you find
the channel which
you wish to delete.
➧
7
SURF
( Repeat step & to
‘ for other
channels which
you wish to delete
from the surf list.
➧
“ Press the
call up the channel
number.
➧
7
§ Exit with the
key.
➧
OSD
key to
OSD
7
DELETED
3
SURF
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Alternate channel (A/CH)
Use this feature to alternate between the current and previous channel.
Select Alternate Channel
& Call up 1st level
menu with the
MENU
é Press the
highlight SURF.
key to
“ Select A/CH with
the
key.
➧
BLUE MUTE OFF
INSTALLATION B
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
CONTRAST
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
‘ Exit with the
key.
➧
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OSD
When you are viewing a channel (e.g channel
number 6) and if you wish to go back to the
previous channel (e.g. channel number 3), press
the
➧
CHILD LOCK B
CLOCK B
SURF SURF
BLUE MUTE OFF
INSTALLATION B
SURF
A/CH
f
key once. If you wish to go back to
CHILD LOCK B
CLOCK B
SURF A/CH
BLUE MUTE OFF
INSTALLATION B
SURF
channel number 6 again, press the
again.
Blue Mute
The TV screen will turn blue whenever there is no signal detected.
or key.
➧
A/CH
f
key
& Call up 1st level menu
with the
MENU
key.
➧
BLUE MUTE OFF
INSTALLATION B
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
CONTRAST
Exit with the
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❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
OSD
key.
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é Press the
key to
highlight BLUE MUTE.
➧
CLOCK B
SURF SURF
BLUE MUTE OFF
INSTALLATION B
BRIGHTNESS
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“ Select ON with the
or key.
➧
CLOCK B
SURF SURF
BLUE MUTE ON
INSTALLATION B
BRIGHTNESS
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Teletext (only available in certain models)
h
g
f
to
Press :
b
on/off
teletext
Result :
Press once to switch on teletext.
Press again to switch off.
The main index page is displayed.
Each subject has a 3 digit page
number. If the selected TV channel
does not broadcast teletext, page
100 is displayed and the screen
0
9
12
4
7
SMART
MENU
2
SLEEPOSDAV
3
6
5
8
9
SMART
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SURR.
coloured keys
remains black. When this occurs,
switch off teletext and select
another channel.
Direct access to a subject. Subjects
are displayed in 4 coloured bars at
the bottom of the page. The
coloured keys allow access to the
subject in the corresponding
colours.
A
b
CH
¬
SURF
A/CH
4
f
h
g
0
to
teletext
page
9
The number (3 digits) is displayed
at the top left hand corner of the
screen and the counter starts
searching. The counter will stop
searching once the page is found.
If the counter continue searching,
this means the page is not available. Select another page.
previous/
next page
Displays the previous ( ) or the
next (
) teletext page .
h
g
f
enlarge
page
hold page
reveal
Press once to enlarge the top half
of a page. Press again to enlarge
the bottom half. Press the third
time to return to normal size.
Press once to hold a rotating sub
page. Press again to resume
rotating. The total number of sub
pages is indicated on the top right
corner, e.g. 1/2 which means this is
page 1 of a total of 2 pages.
Press once will reveal hidden
information (solutions to puzzles,
riddles). Press again to conceal.
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Please make these simple checks before calling for service as problems
pertaining to TV installation and adjustment are not covered under your
warranty.
Before calling for service
Symptoms
Colour patch
(unevenness)
“Ghosts”or double
images or Teletext
garbled (for sets
with Teletext only)
No picture
Good picture but
no sound
Good sound but
poor colour or no
picture
Snowish picture
and noise
Horizontal dotted
lines
What you should do
4 Switch off the TV with the mains power button
and wait for at least 20 minutes before switching
on again.
4 Keep your TV away from any speakers or
magnetic objects.
4 Use of a highly directional antenna may improve
the picture as this symptom may be due to
obstruction by high rise buildings or hills.
4 Check that the antenna at the back of the TV is
properly connected.
4 Possible TV station problem. Try another
channel.
4 Increase the volume.
4 Check that the TV is not muted. If it is, press the
¬
key on the remote control to cancel mute.
4 Adjust the contrast and brightness setting.
4 Check the antenna connection.
4 Switch off any nearby electrical appliances e.g.
hairdryer, vacuum cleaner etc. as these may
have caused interference.
One white line
across
TV not responding
to remote control
Message
“ACCESS CODE
– – – –”
4 Switch off the TV immediately and call for after
sales service.
4 Check batteries and replace them if necessary.
4 Check that the remote control is operating within
the recommended range.
4 The child lock function is switched on. Key in
your 4-digit access code to go into TV mode. If
you do not know the access code, key in 0711
twice.
If you wish to switch off the child lock, refer to
the section on “Child Lock–To unlock channels”.
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Model type 25” 29”
Picture Tube visible area 59 cm 68 cm
Audio output 2 x 5 W
Set dimensions: Width 68 cm 76 cm
Nett weight (approx. only) 26 kg 36 kg
TV System Versions
PAL B/G/H • • • • • • • • •
PAL I • • • • • •
SECAM BG/DK • • • • • •
Specification
Height 54 cm 58 cm
Depth 47 cm 51 cm
56 57 67 68 69 74 75 79 94
PAL D/K • • • • • •
NTSC M • • • • • •
PAL 60 Playback • • • • • • • • •
Note : For operating voltage, frequency, power consumption and model
and version number, please refer to the type sticker at the back of the set.
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