Thomson M3610U, M3615UT User Manual

M 3610 U AND M 3615 UT

COLOUR TELEVISION
WITH FASTEXT

Mains connection and remote batteries

Mains connection

The TVis suitable for use on a.c. mains supply, 220-240V, 50 Hz only. It must not be connected to d. c. mains.
The moulded plug cannot be rewired and if removed must be disposed of safely. DO NOT under any circumstances plug the severedplug into any mains socket as this could
resultin electric shock. IMPORTANT:Ifthe plug isremovedrewire new plugas follows:The wiresin the mains plugare
coloured in accordance with the followingcode: BLUE - NEUTRAL / BROWN- LIVE. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
- BLUE wireto the terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.
- BROWN wire to the terminal coded L (Live)or coloured red. DO NOT make any connection to the terminal in the plug whichis markedby the letter E orby
the safety earth symbol Afused plugmust be fittedwitha 5Afuse approvedbyASTAorBSI toBS1362 and fusecovers
must always be securely replaced.
or coloured green or green and yellow.

Remote control batteries

The remote control requires two batteries size AA as supplied with the unit. Unclip the cover at the rear and insert the batteries the correct way round as shown. The ends are usually market+ and -.
Replace the batteries when the unit no longer operatesat normal viewing distances.
When replacingbatteriesdo notmix old and new -do not mixmakes and types. alkalinetypes are recommended forlong life. Never risk damage to the remote controlby extremeheat -do notleave closeto a radiatoror on a windowledge in direct sunshine.
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Connections

220- 240V ~50Hz
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1. Aerial Socket

Enables connection of the aerial and, if required, a video recorder (see manual for latter). To tune the channel reserved for your video recorder , start up the recorder then carry out
MANUAL CHANNEL SETTING operations. Store at any programme ending with a 9 (9,19,29, etc.)
Each time you use the video recorder, switch to the channel assigned to it.

2. SCART Socket

This is used to connect:
– a VHS, 8 MM, S–VHS or Hi–8 video recorder or camcorder, – a PA Y TV decoder, – a video games console. To use the connected device, select the audiovisual programme by pressing the
Para ciertos aparatos esta selección se efectúa en forma automática. AV is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
IfyouhaveanS-VIDEOdevice,pressthe of the screen for a few seconds.
When you switch off the device and if you have not changed channel during play , the TV set automatically returns to the previous channel.
If the TV set has been switched on by the video recorder, it will be placed on stand–by when the video recorder is switched off.
buttonagain. S-VIDEO is thendisplayed at the bottom
button.

3. Audio / Video CINCH Sockets

These are used to connect a VHS or 8 mm camcorder . Press the
When you switch off the connected de vice, the TV set remains in audiovisual (AV) mode. Call up the channel you wish to watch using the numerical keypad on the remote control. In order to maintain the optimum sound and picture quality of your TV set,avoid connecting 2 devices
to the SCART socket and the A UDIO/VIDEO sockets simultaneously .
button to select the audiovisual programme to view your recordings.
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Remote Control

Display p rogramme No.
and sleep timer
DisplayTimer Menu
(Green button)
Call up personal
adjustments
(Red button)
Confirmanactionor
validate a menu
Toleaveamenu
Volume level
Sound mute
To switchto connected
equipment
(e.g.: video recorder)
(Yellow button)
option
Stand-by
Inactive
Call upTeletext/Fastext (pur-
ple key)
Adjustment: move to Right/Left in menus and select one of the proposed options
To go to Picture and Channel Adjustment menus
Move Up and Down in the menus
To change programme
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Direct access to programmes and entering numerical values in menus
The red, yellow, green and blue buttons are also used for teletext.
Batteries: Remove the lid at the back of the remote control and insert two 1.5
V, LR06 batteries.
”Please respect the environment! Before throwing any batteries away, consult your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling..”
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Automatic Channel Setting

This set is equipped with an automatic search system which will search for and store all channels available in your region. To help identi f y the program mes, we suggest that you have to hand a TV guide or daily newspaper.
Ensure that the aerial lead is connected to the TV set. Check that any equipmentconnected only via the aerial (video recorder or satellite equipment) is
operating. Switch off any equipment connected via the SCART socket.

Installation

Press the ON/OFFbutton,the indicator lamp lights up. If the television set remains on stand–by, press one of
the buttons on the remote control numerical keypad. When the television set is turned on f orthe first ti me, the
Install at i on menu appears automatically. If this is not the case, you can call it up by: – pressi ng the
button on the remot e control three
times. Press
to confirm.
A new menu appears. Automatic search begins. The cur­sor moves from left to right on the VL line, then on the VH line and then on the U line. The channels found are stored in memory in order start i ng from programme PR 01.
You can stop the automat ic search at any time by pressing the
button.
The search stops automati cal l y at the end of the U band or when 99 channels have been found. The Program me Organizer menu then appears automatical ly. The channel stored on programme PR 01 is selected (see next page).
AUTO INSTALL.
UK
AUTO INSTALL.
UK
VL PR01
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Changing a Programme Number

Select the channel number to be changed using the button.
Using the numerical keypad on the remote control, enter the new programme number.
You can also use the
buttons on the remote control .
AUTO INSTALL.
UK
VL
PR01
Press the
button to confirm the change.
The program mes stored under the old and new numbers are then swapped. Repeat this operation to change other programme numbers.

Erasing a Programme

Select the programme to be erased using the button.
Enter 0 or 00 on the numerical keypad of the remote control. Press
Check that all the programmes are in the required order using the
to confirm. The programme is erased.
to leave the menu.
button, then press
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Manual Channel Setting

Press the button twice to call up the channel setting menu.

1. Channel Search

Select the 2nd line of the menu using the button. Start the search by pressing:
– the button for a forw ar d search, – the button for a backward search.
UK VL
The search fullycovers the VL, VH and U bands starting
PR
from the channel on the screen. The cursormoves and as soon as a channel is found, the picture appears on the screen.
Wait for the menu to go to the bottom of the screen for optimum reception. If the picture corresponds to the channel required, go to the 4th line (PR), otherwise
continue the search.
If you wish to stop the automatic search, press the button.

2. Programme Number a nd Storing in Memory

Select the 4th line of the menu using the butt on.
If fine tuning is necessary, see Fine Tuning
Enter a programme number using the numerical buttons of the remote control.
You can also use the
buttons
.
Store the programme number you have allocated to the channel by pressing the button.
The 2nd line of the menu is then selected again.
Restartthe search using
the buttons
.
UK
VL
PR
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3. Fine Tuni ng

Only necessary in the event of interference
If fine tuning is necessary, select the 3rd line of the menu using the
If necessary, adjust the picture using the
button.
buttons.
UK VL
PR
Select the 4th line (PR)usingthe
button to allocate a programme number to the channel
and store it in memory (see Programme Number and Storing in Memory)
If a channel has required fine tuning, it will be stored in memory with the AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) deactivated.
Press the button to leave the menu.
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Picture Adjustments

Press the button to call up the Picture Menu.
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Select the function to be adjusted using the The tintfunction is only active in NTSC mode.
Adjust as required using the
buttons.
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SHARPNESSCONTRASTCOLOURBRIGHTNESS TINT
buttons.

Storing Personal Adjustments

You can store the adjustments you have just made and call them up at a later stage.Caution: these personal adjustments will replace and delete the standard setti ngs made at the factory .
With the Picture Menu displa yed, press the red Press the
button to leave the menu.
button.

Sleep Timer

Press the green button to call up the Stand–by Menu.
Set the stand–by time in10–minute steps (up to 4 hours) using the the
buttons
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Press the The television set is child locked when the programmed time
period has elapsed. The stand–by indicatorwill flash (see Day to Day Operation).
To cancel the sleep time function: –pressthegreen
–pressthe When the display indicates –:––, the sleep timer function is deactivated.
The sleep timer function is also deactivat ed when the television set is switched to stand–by fr om themainON/OFFswitch.
The television is then child locked and the stand–by indicator flashes (see Day to Day Operation).
button to leave the menu
:
button to call up the menu.
button once or several times to return to: –:––
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Day to Day Operation

Switching On - Selecting Programmes

Switch on the televi sion set using the main ON/OFF switch if the indicator is off. If it is on, enter the desired programme number. For programmes 1 to 9: Press the corresponding number on the remote control. For programmes 10 to 99 (e .g. 24) : Press and hold the decimal (tens) number (2): 2-
then press the units (4) number briefly: 24

Volume Adjustment - Sound Mute

Press the buttons to turn the sound up or down. Press the
The sound returns if the button is pressed again.

Zapping

Press the buttons to scroll through the programmes stored in memory .

Personal Adjustments

Press the red button to call up your personal adjustm ent s (See Picture Adjustments).

Display

Press the yellow button to display the program me number and stand–by ti me (if sleep timer command is activated).
If the channel has been fine tuned, the This information disappears automati cal l y after a few seconds. Press the yellow again to delete this informat i on.
button to turn the sound off.
symbol is also displayed.
button

Stand-by - Sleep Timer

Press the button to switch the television set to stand–by mode. The Stand–by lightturns red. The television set will automat i cally switch to Stand–by after a few minutes if there is no signal
on the channel being watched.

Child Lock

You can prevent the use of your television set using the keypad. To do this, switch off the televisi on by pressing and holding down the stand–by button of the remote control for more than 4 seconds. The TV set is also child locked:
- after the sleep timer function
- if it has been swit ched to stand–by or swi t ched off when the sleep timer funct i on has been programmed. The stand–b y light flashes to indicate that the child lock is activated. The set can only be switched on again using the numerical keys of the remote control.
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Teletext (If included)

Press the purple button to call up the Index page (page 100).

Page Selection

Enter the number of the desir ed page (this must hav e 3 digits)using the numerical keys on the remote control
As soon as the page has been found, it is displayed on the screen. Press the butt on to call the next page. Press the b ut t on to call the last page.
E.g. for page 170, enter 1, 7, 0.
When a teletext page is displayed, you can swi t ch off the sound using the the volume using the
button.
button or adjust

Standard Functions

Scrolling Pages
Press the Red button to stop scrolling pages. The page number becomes STOP. Press the button again to continue scrolling.
Reveal
Press the Green button to reveal a hidden answer. Press it again to hide the answer again.
Zoom
Press the Yellow button to double the size of the upper half of the screen. Press the same butt on again to double the size of the lowerhalf of the screen. Press the same butt on a third time to return to the normal screen.
Mixed Display
Press the Blue button to superimpose the teletext page on the TV picture. Press again to return to telet ext only.
STOP ? ZOOM MIX

Fastext Functions

If the telete xtis Fastext, a sub–menu appears. This allows you to select one of the 4 options indicated by colour. Press the corresponding colour key to select the option you require. Once an option has been select ed, other titles can appear.
Press the buttons briefly to switch from the standard sub–menu to the Fastext sub–menu and vice versa.
Press the
button to leave the menu.
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SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
Do read the Operating Instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections betweenpieces of equipment)are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and
withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
Do consult your dealerif you areeverin doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
Don’tcontinuetooperate the equipment if you arein any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way-switch off,withdrawthe mains plug and consult your dealer.
Don’t remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
Don’t obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will causedamage and shortenthe life of the equipment.
Don’t listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
Don’tusemakeshiftstands andNEVER fix legs with wood screws-to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs, withthe fixings provided, according to the instructions.
Don’t allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
Above all
NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any otheropening in the case, this could result in a fatal electric shock.
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind-it is better to be safe than sorry.
WARNING: Do not use cleaning agents containing
ethyl alcohol, such as methylated spirits.
Thisequipmentshouldbeswitched tostandby when it is unattended for a few hours. This can be done using the remote control. However,for longperiods ofabsence, switchoff attheon/offswitchonthefront of the TV so that the red indicator light goes out. Make sure that your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
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PERITELEVISON (SCART) PIN CONNECTIONS

VIDEO INPUTS
Composite video or sync: Pin 20 (pin 17 return). RGB: Red Pin 15 (pin 13 return). Green Pin 11 (pin 9 return). Blue Pin 7 (pin 5 return).
VIDEO OUTPUT
Composite video: Pin 19 (pin 17 return).
AUDIO INPUTS
A: Pin 6 (pin 4 return). B: Pin 2 (pin 4 return).
AUDIO OUTPUTS
A: Pin 3 (pin 4 return). B: Pin 1 (pin 4 return).
FAST BLANKING (INPUT)
Pin 16, + 1 V to + 3 V for fast blanking switching, 75 W.
NOTE: Ifan unsynchronised TV picture resultsafter
viewing an external source (with a fast blankingsignal)connectedtoAV, thisvoltage must be removed to return to TV mode.
SIGNAL SELECTION
Facilities are provided for automatic switching when the equipment connected provides switching volta­ges as follows:
Pin8:+9.5Vto+12V Auto switching to auxiliary O/AUX channel. Pin 16: + 1 V.to + 3 V. Auto switching to RGB.
SIGNAL LEVEL
Composite video: 1 Vp -p " 3 dB (in/out) positive going, 75 W.
Sync: 0.3 Vp -p - 3 dB +
10 dB, negative going, 75 W.
RGB (input): 0.7 Vp -p " 3 dB,
positive going, 75 W.
Audio (in/out): 0.5 V r .m.s. (nominal)
Input impedance: . 10 kW.
(20Hz - 20kHz)
Output impedance: 31 kW.
(20Hz - 20kHz)
SCART socket connections
1357911 13 15 17 19 21
246810 12 14 16 18 20
The socket is shown as viewed from the rear of the TV.
Thedescriptionsand characteristics givenhere areof informativesignifianceonly, andnoncommittal.Infact, to keep up the high quality of our products, we reserve the right to make changes or improvements without previous notice.
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Guarantee
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This guarantee is automatically effective fromthe date of purchase of the equipment. The appropriate sections should be completed by the dealer and purchaser at the time of purchase.
This guarantee should then be retained by the purchaser and kept safely so that it may be referredtoandproduced if requiredshoulda claim be made during the guarantee period.
Terms of Guarantee
1. The component parts used in this television receiver,withtheexceptionof thecolour picture tube, are guaranteed by Thomson multimedia Limited against failure due to faulty material or workmanship for a period of one yearfrom the date of purchase. The colour picture tube is guaranteed separately for one year unless extended at the time of purchase, see ”Picture
Tube Guarantee”.
2. Should the equipment fail to operate satisfactorily it should then be reported to the dealer from whom it was purchased who will normallybeabletoprovideserviceandmake any claim under guarantee on your behalf.
3. Ifit provesimpossible to contact thedealer, you should contact the Thomson multimedia Limited Service Depot for advice stating the model and serial numbers, date of purchase, and the name and address of the dealer from whom it was bought.
4. This guarantee is effective in the United Kingdom only.
5. Thomsonmultimedia Limitedreserves the right to vary the specifications of the equipment without notice.
FOR COMPLETION BY THE PURCHASER
Purchaser’sname .........................
Address ..................................
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PLEASE NOTE: It will not be necessary for the dealer or purchaser to return this guarantee to Thomson multimedia Limited when making a claimunderguarantee,unless requestedto doso, providedthat the model andserial numbers,date of sale, and the purchaser’s name and address are quoted on the order or advice note.
FOR COMPLETION BY THE DEALER
MODELNo............................
SERIALNo. ..........................
DATEOFPURCHASE .................
Dealer’s stamp or name and address.
Picture Tube Guarantee
The colour picture tube is separately guaranteed for twelve months free, or four years (optional extra) requiring registration. Ask your dealer for full details at the time of purchase.
This Guarantee in no way affects any statutory right of a consumer.
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