TechniSat Colani-TV User Manual
Instruction Manual
for 100Hz Television sets
Colani-TV • Classic Line
Made in Germany
Contents
1
Dear customer,
We would like to congratulate you for choosing a
TechniSat television set, which has been produced
according to the most modern, up-to-date technical standards.
The city of Stassfurt in the state of Sachsen-Anhalt has
been synonymous with the production of high-quality
radio and television equipment for decades, and today
guarantees you high quality made in Germany.
Our products are distributed by qualified specialist
TechniSat TV service points, who will provide you with
qualified guidance and professional service. Whenever
you have any questions or possible problems, be sure to
consult your local specialist retailer.
In order to operate the TV set immediately, turn to the
chapter Daily Operation on pages 4 to 7.
The Initial Operation procedure (automatic channel
scan) on page 3 is only necessary if you want to install
your TV set and attach it to the antenna without the assistance of a service technician. In this case, appropriate
instructions will be displayed on the screen the first time
you switch on the set. Should you wish to adjust picture,
sound or programme characteristics at a later stage, turn
to the chapter on Settings for guidance.
Before going any further, please read the notes on
Operation and Safety on page 2, to ensure that you will
enjoy problem-free TV viewing for a long time.
Page
Table of contents 1
Operation and Safety 2
Remote control/changing batteries 3
Initial Operation 3
Controls and features 4
Daily Operation 5
Switching on and off 5
Adjusting the volume 5
Selecting a channel 5
Displaying tips 5
Selecting sound features 6
Displaying time, date and information 6
Sound mute 6
Freeze frame 6
Zoom 6
Radio mode 6
Parental control 6
Video text 7
Settings 8
Picture settings 8
Contrast 8
Brightness 8
Sharpness 8
Adjusting picture format 8
Details 8
Noise suppression 8
Sound settings 9
Volume 9
Treble 9
Bass 9
Mono/Stereo/Dual 9
Balance 9
Sound characteristics 9
Headphones Mono/Stereo/Dual 9
Headphones volume 9
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Channel selection 10
Manual channel selection 10
Programming for terr. resp. cable channels 10
Programming for satellite channels 11
Initiating a TTS channel scan 14
Changing order of channels 14
Satellite outdoor installation 16
Selecting a satellite 16
LNB supply 17
DiSEqC 17
Operating Language 17
AV configuration 18
Connecting AV equipment 18
Connecting a video recorder (VHS/Video 8) 18
Copying with the aid of two video recorders 18
Viewing from camcorder 19
Copying from camcorder to video recorder 19
Viewing from SVHS/Hi8 video recorders 19
Installing a decoder,
and recording scrambled programmes 19
Connecting a video recorder to the antenna socket 19
Connecting equipment via RGB outlet 19
Timer/clock 20
Clock 20
Programme timer 20
Sleep timer 20
Headphone connection 21
Connecting hi-fi equipment 21
VGA/computer connection 22
ADR (ASTRA DIGITAL RADIO) 23
Table of audio types 24
Foreign terms 25
Technical terms 26
Tables of channels/programmes 27
Technical data 28
Contents
➫ Connect to power supply 230V/50Hz AC
➫ The TV set is designed to receive and reproduce
only sound and video signals.
➫ The set is designed to be connected only to audio
and video equipment, antenna installations and
computers that comply with DIN standards, and
carry a CE certification.
➫ The set may be used for private and commercial
purposes, and must be operated inside a dry
room, and under supervision.
➫ Any other form of operation is specifically exclu-
ded.
This equipment complies with the following standards:
Radiation (X-Ray) regulations (RöV in Germany) of
08.01.1987,
EU guideline 73/23/EEC (low-voltage regulations)
- EN 60065
EU guideline 89/336/EEC (EMV guideline)
- EN 55013, EN 55020, EN 60555-2
And carries CE certification.
Spent batteries should not be discarded with domestic refuse. They can either be disposed of by separate channels, or they will collected by the dealer.
Should the TV set reach the end of its lifespan after
many years, specialist retailers will take it back for
environmentally-friendly disposal
TechniSat provides a coupon for an old TV set when
you purchase a new set.
The housing of a Colani-Line set can be cleaned with
a soft, slightly moist cloth.
The housing of a Classic Line set can be cleaned
with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use spray cleaners or any aggressive chemical detergents for the housing, as this may damage
the high-quality surface.
The screen can be cleaned while the set is switched
off, using a dry or very slightly damp cloth.
➫ If the following safety precautions are ignored, the
manufacturer's responsibility ceases.
➫ Never open the housing!
It is extremely dangerous to touch parts carrying high-voltage current.
➫ Only trained personnel may carry out repairs.
➫ Should the set be delivered or transported during
cold weather, do not switch it on immediately, but
allow the set to adjust to room temperature first.
➫ Operate the set in an environment where it is safe
from humidity and damp, as well as splashes or
drops of water. If water gets into the housing,
immediately disconnect the power supply and call
a service technician.
➫ Do not place the set in very confined bookshelves
or cupboards, and allow at least 10cm space all
round for ventilation.
➫ Do not place the TV set near a heater or other
equipment that will cause the set to heat up more
than usual.
➫ Do not expose the set to strong sunlight, and
never cover up the ventilation slots, as this would
affect the cooling of the set.
➫ In case of electrical storms, disconnect both the
antenna and power connections, as power surges
can damage the set.
➫ Do not stick any objects into or through the ventila-
tion slots.
➫ If you notice a specific defect, or if there is a stran-
ge smell and smoke coming from the set, disconnect the power supply immediately, and call a
technician.
➫ If you are out of the house for an extended period
of time, the TV set should be switched off. This
saves energy, and prolongs the lifespan of the picture tube.
➫ If the set is kept in standby mode via the remote
control, power consumption is approximately 1
Watt.
Operating the equipment correctly
Manufacturer’s declaration
Safety advice
Disposal advice
Cleaning and care
2
Initial Operation
3
Operation and Safety
➜ Apply slight pressure to the marked spot in order
to open the back cover of the remote control unit.
➜ Insert the batteries supplied with the set, ensuring
that their polarity complies with that indicated in
the battery compartment.
➜ Now, close the battery compartment again.
➜ Press the TV key, in order to switch over to TV
control level. If you forget this step, theTV set will
not respond to keyed instructions.
Note !
➫ The TV key must be pressed after each time
the batteries have been changed, in order to
reset the operating code for the set!
➫ If batteries have been in use for some time, and
are nearing the end of their life, there may be malfunctions of the remote control.
➫ We recommend that you use Micro AAA/R3 alkali-
ne batteries for the remote control.
➫ Spent batteries must be disposed of correctly, or
handed to your retailer.
➫ The remote control can be used to operate the TV
set, a video recorder as well as two satellite receivers, provided they utilise specific addresses of
the so-called "RC 5 code" (e.g. digital satellite
receivers from TechniSat -TV).
➫ The keys PIP, ZOOM, ? and INFO allow you to
operate the Rewind, Stop, Play and Fast Forward
functions of a video recorder.
➫ The EPG key on the remote control is of no signifi-
cance.
The set is set at the factory for a menu-driven
initial operation (programming channels). All
available channels are scanned, then sorted
and retained in memory in a logical order.
The following steps must be followed:
➜ Connect the antenna cable to the antenna socket
at the rear of the TV set.
➜ * Connect F-connector of the antenna cable to the
F-socket of the TV set (only if satellite module is
fitted).
➜ Connect power plug to the power supply.
➜ Switch on the TV set via the power switch on the
TV control panel.
The power control light will light up in green.
After a short time, a menu for selecting your prefer-
red language will be displayed on the screen.
➜ Use the Programme keys on the remote control
unit to select the language (e.g. English), and confirm by pressing OK.
The menu Land (Country) will now be displayed.
➜ Use the Programme keys to mark the country
(e.g. GERMANY), confirm by pressing OK this will
initiate the TTS scan.
TTS is an automatic scan and search for all programmes available.
The channels/stations found will be displayed in a
list.
* If the TV set is fitted with a satellite module, the satellite channels found will be added
to the list of terrestrial or cable channels
found, in accordance with the enclosed list of
channels in this manual.
* If the TV set is fitted with an ADR module,
the pre-programmed ADR stations will be
added above programme position 351 (first
ADR station slot = 351 plus the number of
terrestrial resp. cable channels.
At the end of the scan, all programmes have been
found.
The menu Change Order will be displayed.
➜ Pressing the RADIO / TV key will switch off the
menu.
➜ Pressing the Standby/on key will keep the TV set
in standby mode.
➜ Pressing the Standby/on key will switch on the TV
set.
Switching the set on at this time will lead to
the internal clock of the TV set being set to
the time of the tele text clock of the channel
on programme slot 1.
Your Initial Operation has been successfully concluded.
Remote control / changing batteries Initial Operation
Any characteristics marked with * are functions that are not available in all TV
models covered by this manual.
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Control elements
Remote control
Sound selection
Channel A/B
Stereo/Mono/Dual Parental lock
* Format change (at 16:9)
Sound Mute (on/off) Standby/on
Numeric keypad
OKMultifunction key
Programme +
Volume - Volume +
Programme -
-
TV / Radio mode Menu on/off
Tele text off
Tele text page + Date, Time, Information
Tele text page - Tele text - next block
Switching key (programme) Hidden information
Tele text on Tele text - next group
EXT
Equipment code
Please note!
When using the remote
control for the first time, or
after changing batteries,
press the TV key at bottom
right!
Front panel controls “Classic Line” Front panel controls “Colani Line”
P-, P+ -keys for switching programmes
L-, L+ -Volume control
VIDEO -cinch socket, input VHS/ Video 8
AUDIO -cinch sockets (input stereo Sound)
SVHS -Hosiden socket (input SVHS/ Hi8)
PHONES -Headphone output (3,5 mm)
*Antenna socket
for satellite antenna
Antenna socket for
terrestrial Antenna or
cable connection Cinch sockets
Audio Out
for hi-fi connection
SCART2
Back panel
sockets
LR
*VGA-socket
SCART1
Daily Operation
5
➜ To switch on, press the Power key on the front
panel of the TV set.
➜ Use either the Standby/ on key on the remote
control unit.
Or
➜ Use the Programme keys on the remote control
unit.
Or
➜ Use the keys 0 to 9 on the numeric keypad.
Or
➜ Use the two keys on the left of the panel behind
the cover on the TV set.
The mode display light will change from red to green.
➜ Use the Power key on the set, or the Standby/
on key on the remote control in order to switch off
the TV set.
If the Standby/ on key was used to switch off
the set, it will go into standby mode, and can
be switched on again using the Standby/ on
key.
The eco-standby mode ensures a very low
power requirement of only 1W.
Note:
The last switching command given by the
remote control, whether On or Off, will be stored in memory by the set.
Should the set have been switched of via the
Power button on the set while in this operational mode, repeated pressing of the Power
key will result in the set being switched on,
and not into standby mode.
Should you experience a power failure, we
recommend you switch the set off via the
Power key, so as to avoid the set switching itself on again unintentionally later.
Using the remote control
➜ Press the Volume keys to adjust the volume of the
built-in loudspeakers.
A bar representing the current volume level
will be displayed on-screen.
Using the controls on the TV set
➜ Press the marked area on the covering flap on the
front panel of the TV set.
➜ Use the two keys on the right to adjust the volume.
➜ Press the Programme keys to select a new chan-
nel.
In addition, the programme place in the list, the
channel logo and the status of sound reproduction
will be displayed.
The status of sound reproduction modes may be one
of the following:
mono stereo dual
➜ By pressing a number or several numbers within a
space of 3 seconds, a new channel can be selected directly.
➜ Press the OK key to see the
list of programmes on screen.
➜ Use the Programme keys to
select a new programme, and
confirm by pressing the OK key.
Hint: In order to select the
programme more quickly,
use the Volume keys to
page through the list in
blocks of 19 programmes
at a time.
➜ Press the marked area on the covering flap on the
front panel of the TV set.
➜ Use the two keys on the left to select a new chan-
nel.
➜ Pressing the Switching key will switch to the pro-
gramme previously selected.
Each time the channel switch key is pressed,
the programme number, name of the channel
and status of sound mode will be displayed
briefly.
➜ Press the yellow ? key to display or hide a table of
hints.
Switching on via Power key on the TV set
Switching on from Standby mode
Direct channel selection using the
numeric keypad
Switching the set of
Selecting channel from the programme list
Exchange function with last channel selected
Selecting a channel with controls on the
TV set
Adjusting the volume
Showing Hints and Tips
Switching the TV on and off Channel Selection
Daily Operation
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➜ Press the A/B key to select the desired mode of
sound reproduction.
➜ If the programme selected has mono sound, the
A/B key has no function.
Sound reproduction of terrestrial or cable programmes
➜ In the case of stereo broadcasts, use the A/B key
to switch between MONO and STEREO.
➜ In the case of broadcasts with dual channel
sound, use the A/B key to switch between DUAL A
and DUAL B.
Sound reproduction of Satellite broadcasts
➜ In the case of stereo broadcasts, use the A/B key
to select STEREO, LEFT or RIGHT.
➜ In the case of broadcasts with dual channel
sound, use the A/B key to select STEREO, MONO
A or MONO B.
➜ Press the blue INFO key to display date and time,
programme number, channel logo and sound
mode on screen.
➜ If the INFO key is pressed again before the date
display is switched off again, this information is
taken off screen, and page 333 of the tele text function of the channel currently selected is shown (in
Germany, a number of channels use this page to
display information on current programmes).
➜ Pressing the INFO key yet again (i.e. for the third
time) will remove the display from the screen.
➜ Pressing the Stop key will freeze the current
image on screen, pressing the key again will
return to the normal programme picture.
➜ Pressing the Sound Mute key will switch off the
sound.
A loudspeaker symbol will be displayed on
screen.
➜ Press either the Programme keys or the Sound
Mute key to switch the sound back on again
The loudspeaker symbol will disappear from
the screen.
➜ Pressing the green ZOOM key increases the
picture size by 33%.
➜ Pressing the green key again moves the enlarged
picture up on the screen, allowing sub-titles to be
viewed at the bottom of the screen, when a zoomed 4:3 image is received.
➜ Pressing the key for a third time restores the origi-
nal setting.
In some 16:9 broadcasts (e.g.PALplus) the
TV set interprets a coded information sent
with the broadcast, and automatically adjusts
the image to fill the screen (automatic zoom).
If a 4:3 image is zoomed, the upper and
lower sections of the picture will not be visible. If you want to view the whole picture,
press the Format change key to adjust the
image to the screen dimensions.
➜ Pressing the Format change key increases image
width without changing the image height.
This setting will be retained even if you change channels, provided you do not change to a
16:9 broadcast with automatic zoom information.
If the TV set is fitted with an internal satellite
module, satellite radio stations will be stored
on a number of programme slots (see list of
satellite programmes)
➜ Press the RADIO/TV key to switch to radio mode;
the screen remains dark.
➜ Pressing the RADIO/TV key again will switch off
radio mode again.
After a short delay, the image will appear on the screen again.
The TV set can be blocked against unauthorised usage. When the lock is activated, the
TV set cannot be switched on without the
remote control.
Activating parental control:
➜ Press the Format change key until a message
appears on screen to confirm the parental control
has been activated.
➜ Use the Standby/on key to switch the TV set off.
➜ Switch the TV set off by means of the Power key.
➜ Store the remote control in a place not accessible
to children.
In this mode, the TV set can only be switched
on via the remote control.
Deactivating parental control:
➜ Press the Standby/on key to switch on the TV
set.
➜ Press the Power key to switch off the TV set.
Selecting Sound Mode
Zoom (only possible with 16:9 sets)
Switching to radio reception (radio mode)
Parental control
Displaying Time, Date and Information
Freeze Frame
Sound off (mute)
Daily Operation
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➜ Press the Tele text on key to call up video text.
If the channel provides tele text, page 100 (main
introduction) will be displayed by default.
All other pages will be available within a time
of 30 seconds maximum. This is the time
required by all channels to broadcast their
pages. As the TV set has a large memory,
sufficient for 512 pages, practically all available pages can be displayed from memory
without delay.
➜ Use the 0 to 9 keys to select a three-digit page
number.
The selected page of tele text will be called up, and
the page number displayed top left on screen.
Most TV channels broadcast tele text in the
form of TOP text. This provides for all pages
to be sorted thematically in groups and
blocks, so it is easier to obtain an overview of
the pages available.
Pages can be selected simply by means of four
coloured keys:
➜ The red key pages back one page at a time.
➜ The green key pages forward one page at a time.
➜ The yellow key selects the tele text group shown
in the yellow box in the bottom line.
➜ The blue key selects the tele text block shown in
the blue box in the bottom line.
The contents of the groups and blocks are shown at
the bottom of the screen by means of four coloured
text blocks, whose colours are allocated to the four
coloured keys, e.g.:
Where a page consists of several sub-pages,
these can be stored in the sub-page memory.
Tele text pages with sub-pages can be recognised by the two numbers separated by a
slash (currently viewed page/number of subpages) on screen.
➜ Pressing the OK key activates the sub-page
memory, and sub-pages will be downloaded into
memory.
The sub-page bar shown at left of the screen will
mark the sub-page being displayed in yellow. All
other sub-pages available in memory are shown in
white, and can be called up.
➜ Pressing the Programme keys will display
the selected sub-page immediately.
➜ Pressing the OK key will allow you to
leave the sub-page mode, all sub-pages
are deleted from memory and operation
returns to normal tele text mode.
➜ Pressing the Switching key switches the colou-
red keys to a second tele text operating level,
which provides four additional functions.
➜ Press the red key to stop paging through sub-
pages (STOP in headline).
➜ Repeated pressing of the key will allow paging to
continue.
➜ Press the green key to enlarge the upper half of
the tele text page.
➜ Repeated pressing of the green key will enlarge
the lower half of the tele text page.
➜ Pressing the green key a third time will again
show the tele text page in normal size.
➜ Press the yellow key to show hidden information
(e.g. solutions to a quiz, VPS times), repeated
pressing will cause the information to be hidden
again.
➜ Press the blue key to display the TV image,
repeated pressing will show the tele text again.
➜ Press the Switching key twice to display a blue
background to the symbol for tele text brightness.
➜ Pressing the Volume keys will adjust the brightn-
ess of the tele text image, the new setting will be
stored in memory.
➜ Press the RADIO/TV key to leave the tele text
mode.
Switching on tele text
1. Stop paging sub-pages
2. Enlarge text pages
3. Showing hidden information
Changing brightness of the tele text image
4. Viewing TV image without leaving tele
text mode
Switching off tele text
Additional tele text functions
Page selection via numeric keypad
Page selection with TOP tele text
Sub-pages
Tele text
Settings
8
Numerous settings can be made and adjusted by means of on-screen menus, and new
settings can be stored in memory for permanent use.
The menus are arranged in such a way that,
starting with a main menu one can work
through sub-menus to arrive at all possible
settings. These can be changed and stored
as per your preference.
General procedure:
➜ Press the MENU key to call up the first menu
(main menu).
➜ Press the Programme keys to select the desired
menu item.
➜ Press the OK key to select marked menu items, or
to store settings.
➜ Press the MENU key in order to go back to the
previous menu.
➜ Press the ? key to display the Help table, press
again to switch it off again.
➜ Press theMENU key to call up the Main Menu.
➜ Press the Programme keys to mark the menu
item Picture Settings, and confirm and select by
pressing the OK key.
➜ Use the Volume keys to set the Contrast, and
store in memory by pressing the OK key.
➜ Use the Programme keys to select the menu item
Brightness.
➜ Use the Volume keys to adjust the brightness,
then press the OK key to store in memory.
➜ Use the Programme keys to mark the menu item
Colour.
➜ Use the Volume keys to adjust the colour, then
press the OK key to store in memory.
➜ Use the Programme keys to mark the menu item
Sharpness.
➜ Use the Volume keys to set the sharpness to
MINIMUM, NORMAL or MAXIMUM, then press the
OK key to store in memory.
➜ Use the Programme keys to mark the menu item
Format Adjustment.
➜ Use the Volume keys to select either 4:3 or 16:9
The adjustment of the format to 16:9 is
necessary only for those 16:9 signal sources
that do not indicate switching signals (e.g.
DVD players, D2-Mac decoders, PALplus
decoders, 16:9 decoders).
➜ Use the Programme keys to select the menu item
Detail (image sharpness in dark picture areas).
➜ Use the Volume keys to select either ON or OFF,
then press the OK key to store in memory.
The Detail should be set to ON only when
used in conjunction with noise-free antenna
signals.
➜ Use the Programme keys to mark the menu item
Noise Reduction.
➜ Use the Volume keys to select OFF, MEDIUM or
STRONG for this item, then press the OK key to
store in memory.
The factory default setting is MEDIUM.
➜ Use the RADIO/TV key to return to viewing the TV
image, or use the MENU key to return to the Main
Menu.
Picture settings
Colour
Picture Sharpness
Format Adjustment
Details
Noise Reduction
Contrast
Brightness
Settings
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This menu provides facilities to adjust the
sound reproduction to your individual preferences, and to store these in memory.
➜ Press the MENU key to select the Main Menu.
➜ Use the Programme keys to mark the menu item
Sound Settings, then press the OK key to select.
➜ Use the Volume keys to select the desired volu-
me, then press the OK key to store in memory.
➜ Use the Programme keys to mark the menu item
Treble.
➜ Use the Volume keys to adjust the level, then
press the OK key to store in memory.
➜ Use the Programme keys to mark the menu item
Bass.
➜ Use the Volume keys to adjust the level, then
press the OK key to store in memory.
➜ Use the Programme keys to mark the menu item
Mono/Stereo/Dual.
➜ Use the Volume keys to select the sound repro-
duction mode.
This facility is only active in AV-mode, or
when a programme is being broadcast in stereo or in dual channel mode.
It may be preferable to switch to "Mono"
when, for instance, a video camera is
connected that has only one sound channel.
If you do not switch to "Mono", the sound will
come out of one loudspeaker only.
➜ Use the Programme keys to mark the menu item
Balance.
➜ Use the Volume keys to achieve the desired
balance between left and right loudspeakers, then
press the OK key to store in memory.
Activating this function changes the spatial
sound picture.
➜ Use the Programme keys to mark the menu item
Spatial Effects.
➜ Use the Volume keys to switch spatial effects on
or off.
Activating AVL will limit extreme differences in
volume levels (e.g. for particularly loud advertising spots).
➜ Use the Programme keys to mark the menu item
AVL.
➜ Use the Volume keys to switch the function on or
off, then press the OK key to store in memory.
This menu item can be used, for instance, to
set the sound output in the case of dual
channel sound separately for headphones
and loudspeakers.
➜ Use the Programme keys to mark the menu item
HP Mono/Stereo/Dual.
➜ Use the Volume keys to set the selected output
mode.
This switch is only operational when a programme is broadcast in Stereo or in dual
channel sound.
➜ Use the Programme keys to mark the menu item
HP Volume.
➜ Use the Volume keys to make a setting, then
press the OK key to store in memory.
➜ Use the RADIO / TV key to return to the TV
image, or press the MENU key to return to the
Main Menu.
Sound Settings
Volume
Balance
Spatial Effects
AVL
Headphones Mono/Stereo/Dual
Headphone Volume
Treble
Bass
Mono/ Stereo/ Dual
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