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You can set “DATE”, “TIME” (Clock), “ON TIMER” (Wake-up
timer) and “OFF TIMER” (Sleep timer) to automatically turn
on and off the TV or RADIO at the specified time.
You can also set “ON TIMER” to automatically turn on at the
specified sound volume.
The Timer functions that turn power on at the specified time
do not work unless the clock is adjusted. Be sure to adjust
the “DATE” and the “TIME” (Clock) first.

• “DATE” and “TIME” are automatically set/corrected via the

Teletext broadcast when available.

• When you set “ON TIMER”, the WAKE-UP indicator lights up red

while in the Standby mode.

• “ON TIMER” and “OFF TIMER” will not be activated if the power

is turned off with a (Power) on the TV.

• In the event of a power cut, disconnection from the plug or TV

switch, all the data on the “ON TIMER” and  “OFF TIMER” will be
cancelled.

• As a safety precaution, in the case of nobody being home when

the TV or RADIO switches on automatically, the TV will return to
Standby mode after 120 minutes; if it is to continue to run, any
button on the remote control functions should be pressed.

• The “OFF TIMER” data will be cancelled if you turn off the TV by

B (Standby/On) on the remote control unit.

• You can check the timer settings by pressing p (Display/ Info).

✔ DATE

✔ TIME

Current date and current time are necessary to set in order
to be able to run the Timer functions.

Automatic adjustment: If a programme with Teletext is being

received, the “DATE” and “TIME” can be adjusted automatically
with that signal’s clock.

Press m to synchronize “DATE” and “TIME”.

• If a signal via satellite is being received, or if correct date or

time, cannot be obtained, “DATE” and “TIME” will have to be
adjusted manually.

Manual adjustment: Press the Programme select (0–9) to adjust

“DATE” (DD/MM/YY (day/month/year)) and “TIME” (HH:MM
(hour:minute)) manually.

1 Select the programme you wish to record at the specified

time, using Programme select (0–9), Programmes List
(a/b) or P (r/s).

2 Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
3 Press a/b to select “AV-LINK”, and then press OK.
4 Press a/b to select “AVL TIMERS”, and then press OK.
5 Press a/b to select the desired menu item (Example:

“DATE”, “START” etc).

6 Press c/d to  select/adjust or input 0–9.

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
2 Press a/b to select “CHILD LOCK”, and then press OK.
3 Press a/b to select “LOCK ALL”, “LOCK PROGRAM”,

and then press OK.

4 Input the desired four-digit “PIN” with 0–9, and then press

OK.

5 Press a/b to select the desired menu item (Example:

“TYPE”, “START” etc).

6 Press c/d to  select/adjust or input 0–9.

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
2 Press a/b to select “CHILD LOCK”, and then press OK.
3 Press a/b to select “CHANGE PIN”, and then press OK.
4 Input your PIN with 0–9, and then press OK.
5 Input new PIN with 0–9, and then press OK.

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
2 Press a/b to select “CHILD LOCK”, and then press OK.
3 Press  a/b to select “CLEAR LOCK”, and then press

OK .

4 Input your PIN with 0–9, and then press OK.

✔ ON TIMER 

(Wake-up timer)

The “ON TIMER” turns on the TV or RADIO automatically
anytime of the day.
When “ON TIMER” has been set, press B on the remote
control unit to put the TV into Standby mode.
When the preset time is reached, the TV or RADIO turns “ON”.
HH:MM (hour:minute)

• In order to use the “ON TIMER” (Wake-up timer), be sure to

deactivate all child protection beforehand, otherwise the “ON
TIMER” may not operate correctly.  You may have to input your
PIN in the corresponding menu.

✔ OFF TIMER 

(Sleep timer)

The “OFF TIMER” switches the TV to Standby mode
automatically, after the set length of time has passed.
Input selectable item OFF, 30, 60, 90, or 120 (minutes)

✔ RADIO/TV

For the “ON TIMER” (Wake-up timer), you can select  the
mode (TV or RADIO) to automatically turn on.

✔ VOL. LIMIT 

(VOLUME LIMIT)

For the “ON TIMER” (Wake-up timer), you can adjust the
sound volume when TV or RADIO automatically turns on.

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This feature can only be used with NexTView, Smart Link,
Easy Link and Megalogic compatible VCR.
This “Intelligent” communication system allows controlling
some VCR functions from the TV and vice versa.
For example, it is possible to programme the VCR timer
recording from the TV or record the signal currently being
displayed on the TV regardless of the signal source.
In this case, the VCR and the TV must be connected through
the 21-pin Audio/Video connector especially available for
this function (EXT2 terminal in this TV) using the fully-wired
SCART cable.
Refer to your VCR operation manual for further information.

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✔ AVL TIMERS 

(AV-LINK TIMERS)

In this menu you can set a late start and stop time for a
recording.

• After input all functions (DATE, START, STOP, MODE and SPEED),

press OK to transfer the data to the external VCR.

■ DATE

Set the recording date. DD/MM/YY (day/month/year)

■ START

Set the time of recording beginning. HH:MM (hour:minute)

■ STOP

Set the time of recording end. HH:MM (hour:minute)

■ MODE

If you want to make additional recordings at the same time
each day, from Monday to Friday or weekly, select
“UNIQUE”, “MON-FRI” “DAILY” or “WEEKLY”.

• “MODE” (UNIQUE/MON-FRI/DAILY/WEEKLY) can be changed

only if your VCR has these functions available.

■ SPEED

Use this setting to change recording speed between “SP”
Standard-Play and “LP” Long-Play.
Standard-Play gives the best picture quality. Long-Play
provides the longest recording time.

• “SPEED” (SP/LP) can be changed only if your VCR has these

functions available.

✔ AVL CONTROL 

(AV-LINK CONTROL)

Use this menu to “PRESET DOWNLOAD” and to “RECORD
WHAT YOU SEE”.

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The “DEMO” (demonstration) function allows you to see all
the menus implemented in this TV.
Press END to stop the DEMO mode.

NONE: Cancels the protection.
ALWAYS: The access to the TV will be protected always.
TIMER: The access to the TV will be protected during the

programmed period. If you have set “TIMER”, it is
indispensable to set “START” and “STOP” period.

✔ LOCK ALL

Set the CHILD LOCK to the whole TV.

• Access to protected modes: When the TV is protected in “LOCK

ALL” way, it will be blocked when switched on and the instruction
“INPUT YOUR PIN” will appear on the screen.
In order to view your TV, you must press 0–9 of your Secret
Number “PIN” and OK.
If the “PIN” is not entered, only a (Power) on the TV and B
(Standby/On) on the remote control unit will operate.

■ TYPE

Set the desired period of time to lock the TV for.

■ START

Enter the hour and minutes to set the beginning of protection.
HH:MM (hour:minute)

■ STOP

Enter the hour and minutes to set the end of protection.
HH:MM (hour:minute)

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Use the “CHILD LOCK” function to block access to the
television by means of a 4-digits code (PIN).
The protection can apply to the television itself “LOCK ALL”
or to specific programmes “LOCK PROGRAM”. With the
“CHILD LOCK” function, you can also programme a time
period during which the TV or the programmes will be
protected. (Your children cannot select the programme,
which you locked.)

• Refer to page 21 for “IMPORTANT NOTE ON DISENGAGING

ADVANCED CHILD LOCK”.

• If the protection is timed, the blocking of the TV or programmes

will only occur during the time period programmed.

• In order for the timed protection to function correctly, the internal

clock must be set at the right time. To check the time setting,
see DATE and TIME  on page 13.

✔ LOCK PROGRAM

Set the CHILD LOCK for individual programmes.

• Access to protected modes: When one or several programmes

are protected, the TV will block any attempt to gain access to
them and the instruction “INPUT YOUR PIN” will appear on the
screen.
In order to view these programmes you must press 0–9 of your
Secret Number “PIN” and OK.
If the “PIN” is not entered, only P (r/s) for changing
programmes, a (Power) on the TV and B (Standby/On) on the
remote control unit will operate.

Automatically transfers the
channel preset information
from the tuner on the TV to
the one on the connected
VCR via the EXT2 terminal.

While the VCR is in Standby
mode, it automatically turns
on and starts recording the
image from the TV
(RECORD WHAT YOU
SEE).

The TV indicates the VCR
that must stop the
recording.

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NONE: Cancels the protection from the selected programme.
ALWAYS: The access to the selected programme will be

protected always.

TIMER: The access to the selected programme will be protected

during the programmed period. If you have set “TIMER”, it is
indispensable to set “START” and “STOP” period.

AUTO(VPS): Activates the automatic protection. The selected

programme will only be blocked when it receives the “VPS”
signal*.

■ TYPE

Set the desired period of time to lock the TV for.

■ PROGRAMME

Select the programme number you want to protect.

■ START

■ STOP

Refer to “START” and “STOP” in “LOCK ALL”. (See page
14.)

* When the programme that is being shown is not suitable for

children, some broadcasting stations send this “VPS” signal, for
activating the automatic protection.

✔ CLEAR LOCK

This option enables you to erase all the adjustments made
to the CHILD LOCK function except the PIN.

✔ CHANGE PIN

Set a new PIN.

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Press MENU to display the menu screen.

Press c/d to select “SETUP”.

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
2 Press a/b to select “AUTO INSTALLATION”, and then

press OK.

3 Press  c/d to select the desired language for the on-

screen display.

4 Press b to select “SELECT COUNTRY”, and then press

c/d to select your country.

5 Press OK to start Auto Channel Preset.

• You do not need to do anything during the Auto

6 When the Auto Channel Preset is completed, the “EDIT”

menu screen displays.

1 Select the programme number you want to preset with

Programme select (0-9) or Programme List (a/b).

2 Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
3 Press a/b to select, “MANUAL TUNE”,  and then press

OK.

4 Press a/b to select the desired menu item (Example:

“TYPE”, “SYSTEM” etc).

5 Press c/d or Programme select (0-9) to select/adjust.

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
2 Press  a/b to select “EDIT”, “GENERAL SETUP”, “AV

SETUP”, “HDMI SETUP”, “DVI SETUP VIA HDMI” or
“POWER CONTROL” and then press OK.

3 Press a/b to select the desired menu item.
4 Press c/d to select/adjust.

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In this menu you can perform the Initial Auto Installation
again. Using this routine, you can select the On-Screen
Display “SELECT LANGUAGE”, set the “SELECT
COUNTRY”, and automatically search for and store all the
receivable TV and FM radio channels.

When the automatic search has been completed, the “EDIT”
menu (Stored Programmes) will appear on screen and you
can change the order of the channels, delete channels, and
change or give the channels an eight-letter name. (See page
8.)

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Perform the procedure to search for and store new TV
programmes after the first installation routine.
(e.g. when a new TV broadcasting station being installed
on your geographic area).

✔ TYPE

Select your desired item to your preference from the two
items of “AERIAL” or “CABLE”.

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✔ MODE

This feature allows you to set the programmes to “TV”, “VCR”
or “SKIP” mode.

TV: If the TV signal is weak the image can shake. In this case

put it in TV mode.

VCR: In some cases, the upper part of the picture may be

distorted when receiving signal from a VCR via RF terminal
on the TV set. Selecting this option will help to reduce this
effect.

SKIP: Allows you to SKIP programmes you do not want to view

when using P (r/s). (Use Programme Select (0–9) or
Programmes list (a/b) to display these channels)

✔ SYSTEM

For more information, see the table “Corresponding real
channel” on page 23.

✔ CHANNEL

• Receivable channels depend on TV norm (Band, System, etc.),

installation site, and range.

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In this menu you can change the order of the channels,
delete channels, and change or give the channels an eight-
letter name. (See page 8.)

Press c/d to select “TV” or “RADIO”.

Press a/b to select the channel you want to edit, and
then press OK to watch/listen to TV/radio.

Perform the steps below for each setting.

✔ FINE TUNE

When a preset programme channel is not exactly tuned,
you can fine-tune the channel in this mode.

✔ SCAN

• Press and hold c/d, until the best tuning position is found, for

the best picture and sound, and then press OK to memorise.

Press  c/d to “SCAN” between the existing channel and
the previous or next one.

• The tuning sequence will stop when a signal is detected.
• If the signal is not the required channel, press c/d to continue

searching.

• If the signal is the required channel, press OK to memorise.

For more information, see the table “Corresponding real
channel” on page 23.

✔ EDIT

1 Press Red to display the “EDIT” setting.
2 Press a/b to change the letters, and then press c/d

for changing the position of the cursor.

3 Press OK to “STORE” the name.
4 Press END to exit.

• The selected item is displayed in yellow letters with red

background.

• Letters A to Z of the alphabet, symbols, a blank space and the

numbers 0 to 9 will appear.

✔ DELETE

1 Press Yellow to display the “DELETE” setting.
2 Press OK to delete the channel selected on the list.
3 Press END to exit.

• When you delete a channel, the channels that follow it on the list

will automatically rearrange themselves by moving up one
programme (Pr) place, to restore the space of the cancelled
channel.

✔ SORT

1 Press Blue to display the “SORT” setting.
2 Press a/b to move the channel to the required position

(Pr).

3 Press OK to “STORE”.

• When you change of site a channel, the located channels next

are rearranged. By such reason, it is advisable to order the
channels, being begun by which you wish to place in the first
position (Pr1).

L/L’

CH-02 — CH-10

B/G

CH-02 — CH-20

I

CH-01 — CH-09

D/K

CH-02 — CH-12

B/G, D/K, I,
L/L’

CH-21 — CH-69

L/L’

CC-01 — CC-74

B/G

CC-01 — CC-55

CH-75 — CH-79

I

CC-01 — CC-68

D/K

CC-01 — CC-41

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