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7: Auto-tuning the TV
After selecting the language and country/region, a
message confirming the TV start auto-tuning appears
on the screen.
You must tune the TV to receive channels (TV
broadcasts). Do the following to search and store all
available channels.
message confirming the TV start auto-tuning appears
on the screen.
You must tune the TV to receive channels (TV
broadcasts). Do the following to search and store all
available channels.
1
Press OK to select “Yes”.
The TV starts searching for all available digital
channels, followed by all available analogue
channels. This may take some time, please be
patient and do not press any buttons on the TV or
remote.
Once all available digital and analogue channels
have been stored, the TV returns to normal
operation, displaying the digital channel stored on
channel number 1. If no digital channels are
found, the analogue channel stored on channel 1 is
displayed.
When a message appears for you to confirm the
aerial connections
No digital or analogue channels are found. Check
all the aerial connections and press OK to start
auto-tuning again.
channels, followed by all available analogue
channels. This may take some time, please be
patient and do not press any buttons on the TV or
remote.
Once all available digital and analogue channels
have been stored, the TV returns to normal
operation, displaying the digital channel stored on
channel number 1. If no digital channels are
found, the analogue channel stored on channel 1 is
displayed.
When a message appears for you to confirm the
aerial connections
No digital or analogue channels are found. Check
all the aerial connections and press OK to start
auto-tuning again.
2
When the Programme Sorting menu
appears on the screen, follow steps 2 to 3
of “Programme Sorting (Analogue mode
only)” (page 32).
appears on the screen, follow steps 2 to 3
of “Programme Sorting (Analogue mode
only)” (page 32).
If you do not change the order in which the
analogue channels are stored on the TV, go to step
3.
analogue channels are stored on the TV, go to step
3.
3
Press MENU to exit.
The TV has now tuned in all the available
channels.
channels.
3
1
m
Digital auto-tune display
m
Analogue auto-tune display
Watching TV
1
Press
1
on the TV (right side) to switch on
the TV.
When the TV is in standby mode (the
1 (standby)
indicator on the TV (front) is red), press TV
"/1
on the remote to switch on the TV.
2
Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode or
ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.
ANALOG to switch to analogue mode.
The channels available vary depending on the
mode.
mode.
3
Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to
select a TV channel.
select a TV channel.
To select channel numbers 10 and above using the
number buttons, enter the second and third digits
within two seconds.
To select a digital channel using the Digital
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 18.
In digital mode
An information banner appears briefly. The
following icons may be indicated on the banner.
number buttons, enter the second and third digits
within two seconds.
To select a digital channel using the Digital
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 18.
In digital mode
An information banner appears briefly. The
following icons may be indicated on the banner.
Additional operations
Watching TV
3
1
2
2
3
:
Radio service
:
Scrambled/Subscription service
:
Multiple audio languages available
:
Subtitles available
:
Subtitles available for the hearing impaired
:
Recommended minimum age for current
programme (from 4 to 18 years)
programme (from 4 to 18 years)
:
Parental Lock
: Current programme is being recorded
To
Do this
Turn off the TV
temporarily
(Standby mode)
temporarily
(Standby mode)
Press TV
"/1.
Turn off the TV
completely
completely
Press
1 on the TV (right side).
Adjust the volume
Press
2 + (increase)/
- (decrease).
Mute the sound
Press
%. Press again to restore.
Switch to digital
mode
mode
Press DIGITAL.
Hide interactive
prompts from the
screen (in digital
mode only)
prompts from the
screen (in digital
mode only)
Switch to analogue
mode
mode
Press ANALOG.
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Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide
(EPG)
(EPG)
1
In digital mode, press
to display the
Digital Electronic Programme Guide
(EPG).
(EPG).
2
Perform the desired operation, as shown in
the following table.
the following table.
Digital Electronic Programme
Guide (EPG)
Guide (EPG)
To
Do this
Turn off the EPG
Press
.
Move through the EPG
Press
M/m/</,.
Display the previous or next six channels
Press the red (previous) or green (next) button.
Watch a current programme
Press OK while the current programme is selected.
Sort the programme information by
category – Category list
category – Category list
1
Press the blue button.
2
Press
M
/
m
/
<
/
,
to select a category. The category name is
displayed on the side.
The categories available include:
Favourite
Contains all the channels that have been stored in the Favourite list
(page 20).
All Categories
Contains all available channels.
News
Contains all news channels.
Contains all the channels that have been stored in the Favourite list
(page 20).
All Categories
Contains all available channels.
News
Contains all news channels.
3
Press OK.
The Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) now only displays the
current programmes from the category selected.
current programmes from the category selected.
Set a programme to be recorded – Timer
REC
REC
1
Press
M
/
m
/
<
/
,
to select the future programme you want to
record.
2
Press OK.
3
Press
M
/
m
to select “Timer REC”.
4
Press OK to set the TV and your VCR timers.
A
symbol appears by that programme’s information. The
indicator on the TV (front) lights up.
Notes
• You can set VCR timer recording on the TV only for Smartlink compatible
VCRs. If your VCR is not Smartlink compatible, a message will be displayed to
remind you to set your VCR timer.
remind you to set your VCR timer.
• Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not
switch off the TV completely or the recording may be cancelled.
Viewing pictures from
connected equipment
connected equipment
Switch on the connected equipment, then
perform one of the following operation.
perform one of the following operation.
For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a
fully-wired 21-pin scart lead
Start playback on the connected equipment.
The picture from the connected equipment appears on
the screen.
fully-wired 21-pin scart lead
Start playback on the connected equipment.
The picture from the connected equipment appears on
the screen.
For an auto-tuned VCR (page 11)
In analogue mode, press PROG +/-, or the number
buttons, to select the video channel.
In analogue mode, press PROG +/-, or the number
buttons, to select the video channel.
For other connected equipment
Press
Press
/
repeatedly until the correct input
symbol (see below) appears on the screen.
Additional operations
Navigating through
menus
menus
1
Press MENU to display the menu.
2
Press
M
/
m
to select a menu icon.
3
Press
M
/
m
/
<
/
,
to select an option.
4
Press
M
/
m
/
<
/
,
to change/set the
setting, then press OK.
To exit the menu, press MENU.
To return to the last display, press
To return to the last display, press
<.
1/
1, 2/
2, 3/
3:
Audio/video or RGB input signal through the scart
socket
socket
/
1, 2 or 3.
appears only if an RGB
source has been connected.
4:
Component input signal through the Y, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
sockets
/
4, and audio input signal through the
L/G/S/I, R/D/D/D sockets
/
4.
5:
Digital audio/video signal is input through the HDMI IN
5 socket. Audio input signal is analogue only if the
equipment has been connected using the DVI and audio
out socket.
5 socket. Audio input signal is analogue only if the
equipment has been connected using the DVI and audio
out socket.
6/
6:
Video input signal through the video socket
6, and
audio input signal through the audio socket L/G/S/I
(MONO), R/D/D/D sockets
(MONO), R/D/D/D sockets
6.
appears only if
the equipment is connected to the S video socket
6
instead of the video socket
6, and S video input
signal is input through the S video socket
6.
To
Do this
Return to the normal
TV operation
TV operation
Press DIGITAL or ANALOG.
Access the Input
signal index table
signal index table
Press OK to access the Input signal
index table. (Then, only in
analogue mode, press
index table. (Then, only in
analogue mode, press
,.) To
select an input source, press
M/m,
then press OK.
Using the Menu
1
4
2,3,4
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Picture Adjustment menu
Selects the picture mode.
1
Press OK to select “Mode”.
2
Press
M
/
m
to select one of the following picture modes, then press OK.
Vivid: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.
Custom: Allows you to store your preferred settings.
Standard: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.
Custom: Allows you to store your preferred settings.
Tip
You can also change the picture mode by pressing
repeatedly.
1
Press OK to select the option.
2
Press
<
/
,
to set the level, then press OK.
Tip
“Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).
1
Press OK to select “Colour Tone”.
2
Press
M
/
m
to select one of the following, then press OK.
Cool: Gives the white colours a blue tint.
Neutral: Gives the white colours a neutral tint.
Warm: Gives the white colours a red tint.
Neutral: Gives the white colours a neutral tint.
Warm: Gives the white colours a red tint.
You can select the options listed below on the Picture
Adjustment menu. To select options, see “Navigating
through menus” (page 21).
Adjustment menu. To select options, see “Navigating
through menus” (page 21).
Tip
When you set “Mode” to “Vivid” or “Standard”, you can
adjust only “Mode”, “Contrast”, “Colour Tone”, “Noise
Reduction”, and “Reset”.
adjust only “Mode”, “Contrast”, “Colour Tone”, “Noise
Reduction”, and “Reset”.
Mode
Contrast/Brightness/Colour/Hue/Sharpness/Backlight
Colour Tone
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Sound Adjustment menu
1
Press OK to select “Effect”.
2
Press
M
/
m
to select one of the following sound effects, then press OK.
Off: Flat response.
Natural: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High Definition
Sound System
Natural: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High Definition
Sound System
*1
”.
Dynamic: Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility and musical
realism by using the “BBE High Definition Sound System”.
Dolby Virtual
realism by using the “BBE High Definition Sound System”.
Dolby Virtual
*2
: Uses the TV speakers to simulate the surround effect produced by a
multi channel system.
Tips
• You can also change sound effect by pressing
9 repeatedly.
• If you set “Auto Volume” to “On”, “Dolby Virtual” is automatically set to “Natural”.
*1
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 4482866. “BBE” and BBE symbol are
trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 4482866. “BBE” and BBE symbol are
trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
*2
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Adjusts higher-pitched sounds (Treble), adjusts lower-pitched sounds (Bass), and
emphasizes left or right speaker balance (Balance).
emphasizes left or right speaker balance (Balance).
1
Press OK to select the option.
2
Press
<
/
,
to set the level, then press OK.
Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts tend to be
louder than programmes).
louder than programmes).
1
Press OK to select “Auto Volume”.
2
Press
M
/
m
to select “On”, then press OK.
Tip
If you set “Effect” to “Dolby Virtual”, “Auto Volume” will automatically be switched to “0ff”.
You can select the options listed below on the Sound
Adjustment menu. To select options, see “Navigating
through menus” (page 21).
Adjustment menu. To select options, see “Navigating
through menus” (page 21).
Effect (sound effect)
Treble/Bass/Balance
Auto Volume
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Screen Control menu
Automatically changes the screen format according to the broadcast signal.
1
Press OK to select “Auto Format”.
2
Press
M
/
m
to select “On”, then press OK.
To keep your setting, select “Off”.
Tips
• Even if you have selected “On” or “Off” in “Auto Format”, you can always modify the format of
the screen by pressing
repeatedly.
• “Auto Format” is available for PAL and SECAM signals only.
For details about the screen format, see page 17.
1
Press OK to select “Screen Format”.
2
Press
M
/
m
to select “Smart”, “4:3”, “14:9”, “Zoom” or “Wide” (see page
17 for details), then press OK.
Adjusts the position of the picture for each screen format.
1
Press OK to select “Screen Shift”.
2
Press
M
/
m
to select one of the following, then press OK.
V Shift: Adjusts the vertical picture position.
H Shift: Adjusts the horizontal picture position.
Reset: Resets to the factory settings. Instead of step 3, press
H Shift: Adjusts the horizontal picture position.
Reset: Resets to the factory settings. Instead of step 3, press
M/m to select “OK”, then
press OK.
3
Press
M
/
m
(for vertical picture position) or
<
/
,
(for horizontal picture
position), then press OK.
Tip
When “Screen Format” is set to “4:3” or “Wide”, “V Shift” cannot be adjusted.
You can select the options listed below on the Screen
Control menu. To select options, see “Navigating
through menus” (page 21).
Control menu. To select options, see “Navigating
through menus” (page 21).
Auto Format
Screen Format
Screen Shift
Features menu
Reduces the power consumption of the TV.
1
Press OK to select “Power Saving”.
2
Press
M
/
m
to select “Reduce”, then press OK.
Switches on/off the TV’s internal speakers.
1
Press OK to select “Speaker”.
2
Press
M
/
m
to select “On” or “Off”, then press OK.
On: The sound of the TV is output through the TV’s speakers.
Off: The sound of the TV is output through the external audio equipment connected to
the audio output sockets
Off: The sound of the TV is output through the external audio equipment connected to
the audio output sockets
.
Sets a signal to be output through the socket labelled
/
2 on the rear of the TV. If
you connect a VCR or other recording equipment to the
/
2 socket, you can then
record from the equipment connected to other sockets of the TV.
1
Press OK to select “AV2 Output”.
2
Press
M
/
m
to select one of the following, then press OK.
Auto: Outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen.
TV Analog: Outputs an analogue broadcast.
TV Digital: Outputs a digital broadcast.
AV1: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the
TV Analog: Outputs an analogue broadcast.
TV Digital: Outputs a digital broadcast.
AV1: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the
/
1 socket.
AV3: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the
/
3 socket.
AV6: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the
6/
6 socket.
You can select the options listed below on the
Features menu. To select options, see “Navigating
through menus” (page 21).
Features menu. To select options, see “Navigating
through menus” (page 21).
Power Saving
Speaker
AV2 Output
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