C O L O U R T E L E V I S I O N S
C7 SERIES
NICAM STEREO
24”, 25”, 26”, 28”, 29”, 32”
Operating Instructions
Television
Thank you for buying this television which is designed to give you many years of
satisfactory service.
You may already be familiar with using a television but do please take time to read these
instructions. They are designed to familiarise you with the unit’s many new features and
to ensure you get the very best out of your purchase.
Special features
• Your TV can receive stereo channels directly (NICAM optional).
• Automatic tuning system with country selection.
• 100 Programme Memory
• Available for Cable Channels (A decoder maybe required)
• Manual Fine Tuning
• Child Lock
• Return to the last channel viewed (SWAP)
• Spatial Sound effect
• 16:9 picture format
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• S-Video connection (Model Dependant)
• Audio/Video PHONO sockets (Model Dependant).
• Back Audio Out (Model Dependant)
• Normalisation system to recall the setting in memory after the colour,contrast,
brightness setting have been changed.
• Picture adjustment using one button (Smart control).
• Sound adjustment using one button (Smart control).
• Equalizer Sound Setup
• Automatic Volume Limiting
• Your TV set is equipped with an On-Screen Display system. This system
enables the user to see the function on-screen and to control them efficiently.
• Infrared Remote Control
• Virtual Dolby Surround (Dependant on Model)
• Multi language menu system (ONLY FOR O.S.D.)
• On Timer
• Off Timer
• Stereo headphone socket (Dependant on Model)
• Second Scart Sockets (Dependant on Model)
• One scart socket
• Zoom, Letterbox, Subtitle picture formats ( for Widescreen TV sets)
• Naming the channels
• Teletext reception
• Auto recognition of the broadcasting format (4:3, 16-9 or Letterbox) via WSS feature.
Safety is Important
Your safety and the safety of others is important. Please, therefore, ensure you read
the Safety
instructions before you operate this television.
Safety instructions
Read all the safety instructions before first use of your TV.
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• Position the television so that direct light does not fall on
the screen. Excessive light will cause a washed out effect.
•
Position the power supply lead and other leads so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by things
placed on or against them.
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•
Do not use the appliance in humid or damp conditions.
Do not allow the appliance to get wet, i.e. dripping or
splashing, as this may be dangerous. Do not place water
filled objects, such as vases and flower top on top of the
appliance.
•
Make sure that no naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, are placed on top of the appliance.
• Do not place the television near heat sources such as
radiators, ovens, stoves, etc.
• Do not use the television near any apparatus that produces
a magnetic field such as HI-FI speakers or electric motors
otherwise colour purity may be affected.
• The heat built up in the set escapes through ventilation
holes, so do not cover the set by drapes, clothes etc. that may
block air circulation. Do not place the television on carpet
or soft furnishings.
• NEVER let children push anything into the holes or slots
on the case.
• Clean the TV Screen using a slightly damp cloth or chamois
leather. Never use abrasive cleaning agents like liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
• Remove the mains plug from the socket outlet while cleaning.
• If you wish to place the television on a shelf or in a wall
unit always ensure there is a minimum air gap of 8 cm
around the top, sides and rear of the television, to assist
ventilation.
• Your TV set is designed to operate with mains voltages
230VAC; 50Hz. Do not connect your TV set to power sources
other than the mains supply.
Electrical connections
1.SECTION: INSTALLATION AND
PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue - Neutral
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
For your own safety read the following
instructions carefully before attempting
to connect this unit to the mains supply.
For your convenience a mains plug with a
fuse has been fitted to this appliance. For
your safety please observe the following
information.
The moulded plug on this appliance
incorporates a 5Afuse. Should the fuse need
to be replaced an ASTA approved BS 1362
fuse of the same rating must be used. Do
not forget to refit the fuse cover. In the event
of losing the fuse cover the plug must not
be used until a replacement fuse cover
which must be the same colour as that visible
on the pin face of the plug has been fitted.
Fuse covers are available from any good
electrical store.
Brown - Live
As the colours in the mains lead may
not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug
proceed as follows:
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected
to the terminal marked with the letter N or
coloured
BLACK.
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The wire coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal marked with the
letter L or coloured
RED.
Do not make any connection to the
terminal marked E or
GREEN,
GREEN /YELLOW.
The television receiver must be protected by
a 5A fuse if a fused plug is fitted.
For any other plug fit a 5A fuse at the
distribution board.
OR COLOURED
If the fitted moulded plug is not suitable
for your socket, then the plug should be cut
off and an appropriate plug fitted.
IMPORTANT! FITTING A
DIFFERENT PLUG.
If the mains plug is cut off from the mains
cable rewire the replacement plug in
accordance with these instructions.
5 A fuse
Caution: - Under no circumstances should the discarded plug be inserted into a mains socket.
To prevent shock hazard carefully dispose of the discarded plug into your dustbin, do not leave
the plug lying around where children might see it.
Getting started
Please Note
When not in use disconnect the plug
from the mains power supply.
Remove your Television carefully
from the box. You may wish to
store the packaging for future use.
Press the Power button on
the front of the TV. The
standby indicator will
illuminate.
In the box
Inside this package you should have:
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Television
Remote control
User guide
Press a Numeric button or the
Program up or Program down
button on the remote handset or
Program up or Program down
button on the front panel to
switch the TV on.
• AAA batteries x 2
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Read these instructions before use.
Aerial connection
The standby indicator will dim.
The TV will come on after a few
seconds.
To connect an aerial, plug the aerial lead
into the aerial socket on the rear of the
TV.
Press the Standby button on the
remote control to switch the
TV to standby. The standby
indicator will brighten.
Please Note
Do not leave the television on standby
unattended or overnight.
Switching the TV on for the first time
To install your TV, please read the sections
“TV controls” and “ Tuning the television”.
You can use an outdoor or indoor aerial.
Battery fitting
However, if you use an indoor aerial the
quality of the reception may be reduced
and adjustment of the aerial may be
required when changing programs.
Insert the 2 AAA Batteries supplied into
the compartment on the rear of the remote
control, ensure you follow the polarity
diagram inside the compartment.
• Do not plug in any scart leads until
you have tuned the TV in.
Please note
If you live in a poor reception area or use an
indoor aerial you may experience loss or
corruption of teletext transmissions.
Switching on
Mains power
Connect the TV mains plug into your domestic
mains socket outlet (230 V 50 Hz AC).
And switch on.
Control Unit
Front Panel
Program Down/Up button
P-
P+
Volume Down/Up button.
V-
V+
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General
ON/OFF switch
Stand by (Dependant on model)
Stand by indicator
External Connections: (Front or side) (External connections: (Rear)
Dependant on model
AV1 scart
Right audio PHONO (Red)
AV2 scart
(Dependant on model)
Left audio PHONO/Mono PHONO (White)
Video PHONO (Yellow)
Aerial socket
S-Video connection
Headphone socket
Please note
• See the external connections table on next page for available connections depending the
size and model of your TV set.
• Do not use Video PHONO and S-Video connections at the same time, otherwise they will
interfer with each other.
External connections table
Picture tube
size/typee
24”
16:9
25”
4:3
26”
16:9
28”
4:3
28”
16:9
29”
4:3
32”
16:9
AV1 Scart
STD.
STD.
STD.
X
STD.
X
STD.
STD.
X
STD.
STD.
X
STD.
STD.
X
AV2 Scart
AV3 Scart
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Headphone
socket
X
X
X
X
X
Audio/Video
PHONO
X
X
X
X
X
S-Video
socket
X
X
X
X
X
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Back Audio
Out
X
X
X
X
X
STD : STANDARD
: DEPENDANT ON MODEL
X
Remote control
Mute
Standby
Numeric
OK
Two digit
Menu
AV
Swap
Program up
Volume up
Volume down
Program down
TV/Teletext
Picture format
Personal preference
Reveal
PAT
Menu/Fast text
Info/Index page (text)
Page hold
Double height text
Update
TV/Text mix
Sound smart control
Sub page/Clock
Picture smart control
Using the TV
Press the power button on the front of the TV.
The Stand-by indicator will illuminate.
Note:
1. The TV is controlled by a menu system.
2. EACH menu has a use full prompt chart
diagram attached.
Press a numeric button or Program up or
Program down on the remote control or TV
to switch the TV on from Stand-by?
3. Use the Program up/down buttons
to scroll throuh the menu headings.
4. Use the Volume +/- buttons to make
any changes you want when the menu
heading is highlighted in white.
5. A fuller explanation of each menu is
given in this instruction book.
The Stand-by indicator will dim and the
TV will come on after a few seconds.
Tuning the television
In the Setup menu select PROG
NO and change to P1 using
the Program down button to
select it and the Volume up
button to change it.
There are two ways of tuning your television:
Manual, where you control the tuning process
or
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Autoprogram where the television does it all
automatically.
Starting with Program 1, tune
in the first channel as follows:
Please Note
If the TV is set to a channel with no signal the
TV will return to standby after 5 minutes.
The time remaining is displayed on the screen
the last 60 second will be displayed.
Use the Program down button
to select SEARCH.
Press the Volume up or Volume
down button to start the tuning
search.
Manual tuning
Tuning the TV is accessed through the
SETUP menu.
When the search finds a strong
channel signal it will stop
searching. The picture will appear.
There are two ways to access the SETUP
menu:
Press the blue FASTEXT button.
or
Press the Menu button and use the
Program down button to select
SETUP. Press the OK button to
enter the SETUP menu.
Identify which channel you are
watching (BBC 1, ITV 1 etc.) and
decide which program number you
want it to be. (e.g. BBCI = PI
BBC2 = P2 etc).
Use theProgram down button to
select PROGRAM NO.
SETUP
CHANNEL
SYSTEM
S 07
Use theVolume up/down
to select the program number.
buttons
I
FINE TUNE
SEARCH
0
< >
AUTOPROGRAM
CHILD LOCK
PROGRAM NO
STORE
Use the Program down button to
select Store. Press theOKbutton
and STORED will appear on the
STORE line.
OFF
P1
C/S
BACK
You have now stored the first
channel.
Please note
The system I will be displayed automatically
on SYSTEM row.
Use the Program up button to
select again SEARCH and
continue the tuning procedure
until you have tuned in all the
programmes you want or the
television can receive.
Please note
If you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds
the TV will exit the menu system.
Use the Program down button to
select AUTOPROGRAM and
press
the OK button. A list of
Tuning with channel numbers
Enter the SETUP menu by pressing
the blue button.
countries will appear. Select UK
using Program and Volume
buttons.
Press the OK button to enter the
CHANNEL row.
Use the OK button to select
“S” for cable channels and
“C” for terrestrial broadcast.
When you are sure the aerial is
connected properly press the OK
button. Autoprogam will start.
Use Volume up button to select
the channel number buttons.
(See page 26).
To cancel Autoprogram whilst it
isworking press the Menu button.
Enter the channel number using
the Numeric buttons.
Press the Program down/up
buttons to exit the channel row.
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Your TV is now tuned and ready to use.
Please note:
If auto sort fails to arrange the programmes
in the required sequence please refer to
programme table.
Use the Program down button to
select PROGRAM NO.
Use the Volume up/down buttons
to select the program number.
(i.e. BBCI = PI etc).
Fine tuning
Although the search and Autoprogram
will automatically try and tune to the
best reception, in areas of poor reception
a bit of fine tuning may be required.
Use the Program down button to
select STORE. Press the
and STORED will appear on the
STORE line.
OKbutton
In the SETUP menu use the
Program up/down buttons to
select FINE TUNE. Use the
Volume up and Volume down
buttons to fine tune.
You have now stored the first
channel.
Use the Program up button to
select again SEARCH and continue
the tuning procedure until you
have tuned in all the programmes
you want or the television can
receive.
When you have finished use the
Program down button to select
STORE and press the OK button.
Stored will be displayed.
To exit the SETUP menu press the
TV/TX button.
Child lock
Childlock switches off the programme you
are watching when you select it. In the
Set-Up Menu all other programmes are
unaffected. If you go back to the
programme with childlock on you will see
a black screen with the OSD showing
Automatic tuning (Autoprogram)
Enter the SETUP menu as before.
SETUP
CHANNEL
SYSTEM
S 07
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“ ”. You can lock as many programs
as you want.
FINE TUNE
SEARCH
0
< >
AUTOPROGRAM
CHILD LOCK
PROGRAM NO
STORE
OFF
P1
In the Set-Up Menu.
Press the Volume up button to
switch the Child lock on or off.
C/S
BACK
Program Table
Once you have tuned in all the channels you
want, you can change their programme
number, if required, and name them.
Please Note
Some TV channels may send their
names with teletext transmission. In this
case their names will be automatically
shown on the name line.
To enter the PROGRAM TABLE
menu press the Menu button and
select PROGRAM TABLE and
To move the programmes
You can move the programmes around the
programme list to the order you want
press
the
OK button or press
directly the Yellow button.
PROGRAM TABLE
Select the programme you want to
move and press the Green button.
The programme will turn to green.
Select the number you want to move
the programme to and press the
Green button again and the
programme will be moved to that
number.
P05
P06
P07
P08
P09
P10
P11
P12
P13
P14
P15
P16
P17
P18
P19
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BACK
OK
SELECT
SKIP
NAME
MOVE
DELETE
All the following programmes are
shifted down by one place.
PROGRAM 01 will be selected and the
channel stored under PROGRAM 01 will be
showing on the screen.
To delete a programme
To delete a programme, select it and
PAT
press the Purple button. The
programme will turn purple and
the programme will be deleted.
The buttons used to edit the programs are
shown at the bottom of the display:
PAT
Blue button
Green button
Purple button
Red button
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-
-
-
Name
Move
Delete
Skip
All the following programmes are
shifted up by one position.
To skip programmes
Skipped programmes will not appear
To name the programmes
when you move through the program
list using the Program up/
Program down buttons.
They can still be selected using the
numeric buttons or the OK button.
Press theBlue button, the selected
line will turn blue and the CH will
turn white.
Use theProgram up and Program
down buttons to select the letters
and numbers and theVolume up
and Volume down buttons to
move through the name.
Select the programs you want to
skip
program will turn red. To unskip the
and press the Redbutton. The
program press the Redbutton again.
Press the Blue button again to store
the name.
To exit the PROGRAM TABLE press
the TV/TX button once,Yellow button
or the Menu button twice.
When you select a programme, the
information you entered in the
Repeat this process to name all the
programmes.
PROGRAM TABLE menu will appear
on the top of the screen i.e. P1
BBC1.
This will disappear after
about three seconds.
Mute
To mute the sound press the Mute
button on the remote control. A
loudspeaker symbol will appear on
the screen.
TV controls
Programme selection
Press the Program up or Program
down button on the TV or remote
control or press a Numeric button
to select a programme.
Press the Mute button again to
restore the sound. The symbol
will disappear (See headphones
page 14) .
To select a programme whose
number is greater than 9 using the
numeric buttons, press the -/--
button first and then press the two
Numeric buttons. For example, to
select programme 12, press the-/--
button followed by1 and then 2.
PP
Personal preference. Press the
PP
button to revert to the
default settings for the TV.
(See TV setup).
Swap
11
Allows you to swap between the
program you are watching and the
last selected program. i.e. If you were
watching Program 1 and change to
Program 11, press theSwap button
to go back to Program 1. Press it
again to return to Program 11.
You can also select a program by
pressing the OK button.
Press the OKbutton and a grey
box will appear on the screen
with programme numbers on it.
SWAP
SWAP
PR 01
PR 11
PR 01
P00
AV
P01
P02
For use when you are connecting an external
source to your TV (Video recorder, DVD
player etc.) via the SCART sockets or
PHONO sockets.
P03 BBC1
P04 BBC2
P05
P06
P07
P08
P09
P10
P11
See ‘Connecting external equipment’.
P12
P13
P14
Press theAVbutton to select your
input as follows; Each press will
move to the next option.
P15
Use theProgram up and Program
down buttons to scroll through the
programme numbers. When you
find the program number you want
press theOK button again.
1 Scart models:
1 AV1 when using SCART socket 1.
2 AV2 when using the RCA sockets of the
TV. (*)
3 AV2-S when using the S-video socket and
RCA audio sockets of the TV. (*)
Press theTV/TX button to close
the grey box.
2 Scart models (*):
1 AV1 when using SCART socket 1.
2 AV2 when using SCART socket 2.
3 AV2-S for S-Video equipment. (*)
4 AV3 when using the RCA sockets
of the TV. (*)
Volume
Press the Volume + or Volume -
button on the TV or the Vol or
Vol button on the remote control.
A sound level bar will appear on the
screen.
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AV3-S when using the S-video socket and
RCA audio sockets of the TV. (*)
(*) Model Dependant)
Volume
TV set up
Sets default volume using the Volume up
The TV set up is accessed through a menu
system.
and down buttons.
To save your settings, select
STORE
STORED
and press the OKbutton.
will be displayed. Press
Once you have stored your settings, these are
the set up the TV will default to when you
switch it on.
the Menu button to go back to
the previous menu.
To enter the MAIN menu press the
Menu button.
Balance
Sets the sound balance when the
is in stereo mode using the
TV
Once in the MAIN menu use the
Program up and Program down
buttons to select items in the menu
and the OK to access sub menus
or use the coloured fastext buttons
for quick access. Use the Volume
up/down to make changes.
Volume up and down buttons
To save your settings, select
STORE
STORED
and press the OKbutton.
will be displayed. Press
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the Menu button to go back to the
previous menu.
Red button
- SOUND
Sound type
This item shows STEREO when receiving
Green button - PICTURE
Yellow button - PROGRAM TABLE
Blue button - SETUP
stereo
transmissions.
transmission and MONO for mono
Purple button - FEATURES
MAIN MENU
SOUND
If the channel you are watching is in
Nicam stereo the On Screen Display
will show NICAM STEREO for a
while.
PICTURE
PROGRAM TABLE
SETUP
FEATURES
Please Note
OK
SELECT
EXIT
If, while watching a nicam stereo channel,
the signal strength drops and the system
cannot receive nicam stereo the OSD will
show MONO. If the signal strength
increases again and nicam stereo can be
received again, the OSD will show
NICAM STEREO.
Please note
If you do not press any buttons for 15 seconds
the TV will exit the menu system.
Sound menu (red button)
SOUND
Note:
VOLUME
BALANCE
If you have selected mono the TV will
default to nicam stereo next time you
switch it on or change program.
SOUND TYPE
SOUND MODE
AVL
MONO
NORMAL
ON
DYNAMIC BASS ON
EQUALIZER
STORE
BACK
Press the RED button.
Select the required item in the menu
using the Program up/down buttons
and make the changes pressing
Volume up/down buttons. Use the
OK button to enter EQUALIZER
sub menu.
AVL
Sound mode
You can select NORMAL, SPATIAL or
DOLBY VIRTUAL (*) using the
Volume up/down buttons or mix button.
TV transmitters have different sound levels.
AVL (automatic volume limiting) maintains
the same sound level as you switch from
program to program.
To adjust this press Volume up or down
button and select ON or OFF AVL.
SPATIAL sound is an ‘expanded stereo’. It
gives the impression that the two speakers in
the TV are further apart than they really are.
DOLBY VIRTUAL (*) is based on
Dolby Pro Logic decoding for production
of the Left, Right, Centre and Virtual
Surround Sound channels using two
loudspeaker.
To save your settings, select STORE
and press theOK button. STORED
will be displayed. Press the Menu
button to go back to the previous
menu.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
(*) Model Dependant)
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Dynamic Bass (optional)
Please Note
To get the surround effects in Dolby Virtual
mode, you must apply a Dolby Surround
encoded input to the TV.
Set DYNAMIC BASS to ON if you
wish to deepen the bass sound specifically.
You can’t adjust the AVL and EQUALIZER
in DOLBY VIRTUAL mode.You can’t
adjust the AVL and EQUALIZER
in DOLBY VIRTUAL mode.
To save your settings, select STORE
and press theOK button. STORED
will be displayed. Press the Menu
button to go back to the previous
menu.
Equalizer
To make headphone sound adjusments
press the mute button the mute symbol
will stay on until the mute button is pressed
again.
EQUALIZER
MUSIC
SPORTS
CINEMA
SPEECH
USER
To return to the TV speaker sound press
the mute button and the mute symbol will
disappear.
0.1 0.5 1.5 5 10
BACK
Note: If you have used the headphones
with high volume it is advisable to reduce
it before pressing mute to avo›d a loud
changeover to TV sound.
In this menu are a series of preset equalizer
settings for different types of sound output.
There are five music settings - MUSIC,
SPORTS, CINEMA, SPEECH and USER
mode.
Picture menu (Green button)
PICTURE
USER allows you to set your own sound
output in the sound Menu:
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BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
COLOUR
Press the OK button to enter the
EQUALIZER menu.
SHARPNESS
COLOUR TEMPERATURE
STORE
NORMAL
Use the Program downbutton to
select USER.
BACK
Press OK button.
The picture menu allows you to set up the
following:
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
COLOUR
Use the Volume up button to select
the KHz column you want to
change.
Use the Program up/down
buttons to make the changes.
SHARPNESS
COLOUR TEMPERATURE
To save your settings, press the OK
button. Press the Menu button to
go back to the previous menu.
To change, for example, the colour,
select it using Program buttons.
Use the Volume up and Volume
down buttons to change the setting.
You can change the equalizer setting
whilst watching the TV using the
sound Smart control.
To save your settings, select STORE
and press theOKbutton. STORED
will be displayed.
Press the sound Smart control to
page through the different equalizer
settings and select the one you
want.
Note: The settings you have stored are the
ones that will be selected when you select
user with the picture smart control
(see page 15).
Once you have switched the TV off
the equalizer setting will revert to the
user setting.
Headphones
Headphone socket location (see page 6).
Insert headphones with A 3-5mm plug
into the TV headphone socket.
The same menu adjustments can be made
with the headphones as with the TV
speakers.
Smart cont.
This gives you a choice of picture type:
Timer: Use Program up and down
buttons to select Timer in the features
menu. Using the Timer fuction, you can
switch to a specific programme at a pre-
programmed time or you can turn your TV
off at the time you want your TV to be
turned off.
SOFT, NATURAL, RICH or USER.
Use the
button to change this type.
USER allows you to set your own picture
type (see picture menu page 14)
Press OK to access the Timer menu.
You can change the picture type
whilst watching the TV using the
picture Smart control.
TIMER
CLOCK
--:--
--:--
--:--
ON TIME
OFF TIME
Press the picture Smart control to
page through the different picture
types and select the one you want.
PROGRAM No P1
BACK
Once you have switched the TV off
the picture type will revert to the
user stored setting.
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Clock: Use the numeric buttons to set the
real time (If required).
On Time: Use the program button to select
on time. Use the numeric buttons to set the
time that you want your TV to be turned
on then switch TV to stand-by mode.
Features Menu (Purple button)
FEATURES
LANGUAGE
TIMER
Off Time: Use the program button to select
off time. Use the numeric buttons to set
the time that you want your TV to be turned
off (Stand-by mode).
OK
SELECT
BACK
Press the purple button on the remote
control to enter the features menu
To last 60 seconds will be displayed.
Program No: Use the numeric buttons to
set the programme number that will be
shown when you set the On Time.
Language
There are many languages available for the
On Screen Displays (OSD).
Note:
1- Use Program up/down button to scroll
Press the OKbutton to select the
language list.
through the menu.
2. When the function you want to change
is highlighted in white use the Volume +/-
buttons to make any changes.
Press the Program down button to
page through all the languages and
OK to select.
Note: Only the O.S.D. language will change.
The sound and teletext will remain in the language of
the transmission.
4:3 Sets:
Picture format
This allows you to select the picture size
corresponding to the screen type of your TV:
4:3, is the screen format of 25”, 28”, 29”
and 33” TV sets But you can change
the picture format to 16:9 to watch the
inputs in 16:9 format, i.e. some
broadcasts and DVD’s.
Auto
The formats of the broadcasts (4:3 or 16:9)
are chosen automatically. (4:3, 16:9 and
Letterbox for 16:9 TV) This feature is active
if the channel you are watching sends WSS
(Wide Screen Signalling) information.
4:3
Widescreen TV sets:
16:9, this is the screen format of widescreen
TV sets.
16:9
The TV will automatically switch to this
format if it detects 16:9 format from the
SCART inputs.
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16:9
Press the 16:9 button to page
through the different picture formats
and select the one you want. The
selected format will appear on the
lower centre of the screen for
a short while.
4:3, conventional TV picture format.
Once you have switched the TV off
the picture format will revert to the
auto setting.
Zoom, an enlarged 4:3 format retaining the
same aspect ratio.
Note:
1. A Black band may be present on the top and
bottom of the picture depending on the broadcast
(on 4:3 and 16:9 TV’s)
This is not a fault.
L Box (Letter box), Useful for watching
video, some film formats.
2. The picture format is also controlled by the
external equipment (VCR, Cable, Satellite, ETC)
that is connected to the scart socket.
Please refer to the external equipment
instruction book to make any adjustments.
Using Teletext
Teletext is an information system that displays
text on your TV screen. Using the teletext
control buttons you can view pages of
information that are listed in the teletext
index.
TV/text mix
To view a page of text whilst
watching a TV programme press
theMix
button. The text will be
superimposed over the TV
programme.
Please Note
No on screen display is available in text mode.
The contrast, brightness and colour cannot be
changed but the volume control is still
available.
Press the Mixbutton again to return
to the text page.
Page search whilst watching TV
In Text mode press theUpdate
button. The TV will return to TV
mode with the text page number in
the top left hand corner of the
screen.
To enter Text mode
Please Note
Make sure the TV channel you are watching
transmits teletext.
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Enter the page number you want
using the Numeric buttons.
Press theTV/TX button. The text
page will appear, normally the index
page.
The top line of the text page will
appear whilst the text searches for
your page. When the page is found
the number will remain in the top
left hand corner of the screen.
To exit Text mode
Press the TV/TX button. The TV
will return to the channel you were
watching.
Press the Update button to view
your selected page of text.
To select a page of text
Find the number of the page in the
index and enter it using the
Numeric buttons. The number of
the page will appear in the top left
hand corner of the screen.
Double height text
If you have difficulty reading the
text on the TV you can double the
height of the text.
The page counter will search for your
page. When it finds it, the page will
be displayed.
Press the Doub button.
The top half of the page will be
displayed in double height text.
To move to the next page of text
press the Program up button.
Press the Doub button again.
The bottom half of the page
will be displayed in double height
text.
To move to the previous page press
the Program down button.
Press the Doub button
again to return to the full page.
To return to the index page press the
P100 button.
Page hold
If the page of text you have selected
To reveal information
Press the Rev button to reveal
concealed information (quiz
answers etc.).
contains sub pages, these sub pages
will automatically be displayed in
order with a delay to allow you to
read the page.
Press the Revbutton again to
conceal the information again.
To stop the move to the next sub
page press theHold button. STOP
will appear in the top left hand
corner.
Clock
Press the Sub button, whilst
watching a TV program , to
display the time.
To continue moving through the sub
pages press theHoldbutton again.
Fastext
To select a sub page
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At the bottom of the teletext screen is a row
of subject headings in red, green yellow and
blue.
If the page of text you are viewing
contains sub pages, the number of
the sub page you are on and the total
number of sub pages is displayed on
the right of the screen i.e. 1/7.
The remote control has a row of coloured
buttons corresponding to the row of
coloured subjects on the screen.
To select a sub page press the Sub
button. The number in the top left
hand corner will be replaced by S
followed by 4 asterisks.
Pressing one of the coloured buttons will
take you directly to the page
corresponding to the subject heading.
Enter the number of the sub page,
using theNumeric buttons in the
format S0001 for sub page 1.
The teletext will search for the sub
page. This may take some time. To
return to the TV whilst the teletext
is searching press the Update
button.
When the page number is found it
will appear in the top left hand
corner of the screen.
Press the Update button again to
view the text page.
Connecting external
equipment
Please note:
You can connect a RGB external equipment
via Scart 1. It is necessary to you use full
Scart cable for this purpose.
Headphones (optional)
The headphones must have an impedance of
between 8 and 32 ohms and have a 3.5 mm
stereo jack plug.
Select the video outputs of external device
by using its menu to RGB if it’s available.
Plug the headphone jack into the headphone
socket of the TV.
(See page 14 for adjustments).
Via PHONO lead (optional)
Make sure the TV and video recorder are
both switched off.
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Connecting a video
recorder
Plug one end of the PHONO lead into the
video and audio out sockets on the back of
the video recorder and plug the other end
into the video and audio in sockets of the
TV.
Via SCART
Make sure the TV and video recorder are
both switched off.
If the sound is in mono use the Audio Input
L. In the SOUND menu select MONO.
Plug one end of the SCART lead (not
supplied) into the back of the video recorder
and the other end into one of the SCART
sockets on the back of the TV.
Press the AV button repetitively
and select the AV3 mode by two
scart models or select AV2 mode
by one scart models.
Switch on the video recorder and the TV.
Press the AVbutton on the remote
control to select AV1 or AV2
(optional) to correspond with
SCART socket you are using on the
back of the TV.
Via aerial socket
Make sure the TV and video recorder are
both switched off.
S-Video Player
If you have an S-Video player you can
connect it to SCART socket 2
via an adaptor from scart to
Unplug the aerial lead from the TV and plug
it into the aerial socket on the video
recorder (if fitted).
S-Video/PHONO audio (not supplied).
Press the AV button three times
to select AV2S (available on two
scart models).
Plug a coaxial plug into the RF out socket on
the rear of the video recorder and plug the
other end into the aerial socket of the TV.
Via PHONO lead and S-Video socket
You can also connect it through the
S-Video socket of the TV (optional).
Switch on the video recorder and the TV.
Play a prerecorded tape
or
Plug the S-Video plug into the S-Video
socket and the audio leads into the audio
sockets.
If your video recorder has a test signal, switch
it on. (Refer to the video recorder user guide).
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See ‘Tuning the TV’ and carry out the tuning
procedure for the video recorder on the TV.
Select a programme number 0 or between 55
and 99.
Press the AV button repetitively
to select AV3-S by two scart
models or AV2-S by one scart
models.
R
L
MONO
VIDEO
R
L
MONO
VIDEO
S-Video In
Via PHONO lead (optional)
Make sure the TV and DVD player are both
switched off.
Connecting a DVD
player
Via SCART
Plug one end of the PHONO lead into the video
and audio out sockets on the back of the
DVD player and plug the other end into the
video and audio in sockets of the TV.
Make sure the TV and DVD player are both
switched off.
Plug one end of the SCART lead (not
supplied) into the back of the DVD player
and the other end into one of the SCART
sockets on the back of the TV.
Press the AV button repetitively and
select the AV3 mode by two scart
models or select AV2 mode by one
scart models.
Switch on the DVD and the TV.
Press theAVbutton on the remote
control to select AV1 or AV2
(optional) to correspond with
SCART socket you are using
on the back of the TV.
Via PHONO lead and S-Video socket
You can also connect it through the
S-Video socket of the TV (optional).
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Plug the S-Video plug into the S-Video
socket and the audio leads into the audio
sockets.
Press the AV button repetitively
to select AV3-S by two scart
models or AV2-S by one scart
models.
R
L
MONO
VIDEO
R
L
MONO
VIDEO
S-Video In
Plug one end of the PHONO lead into the
video and audio out sockets on the back
of the decoder and plug the other end into
the video and audio in sockets on the TV.
Connecting a decoder
Via SCART
Make sure the TV and decoder are both
switched off.
Press the AV button repetitively and
select the AV3 mode by two scart
models or select AV2 mode by one
scart models.
Plug one end of the SCART lead (not
supplied) into the back of the decoder and the
other end into the SCART1 on
the back of the TV.
Please Note (Model Dependant)
You can record from one external piece of
equipment to another via the TV by
connecting the playback to SCART 1
recorder to SCART 2 selecting AV1.
You cannot watch the TV.
Switch on the decoder and the TV.
Press the AVbutton on the remote
control to select AV1.
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You can connect NTSC supported equipment
to the TV via the SCART sockets and
adjusting the colour via the PICTURE
menu.
Via PHONO lead (Model Dependant)
Make sure the TV and decoder are both
switched off.
Select TINT by using Program down
button and use the Volume up and down
buttons adjust the colour.
Connecting TV with video and satellite/digital
receiver
Satellite/digital receiver
Video
Rear of TV
Scart 1
Aerial out
Aerial out
Scart socket
TV Video
Scart socket Scart socket
Aerial
socket
Aerial in
Aerial in
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Connecting TV with camcorder
AV1 or AV2
AV2
(2 scart models only)
R
L
VIDEO
S-Video In
S-Video camcorder
Camcorder
Connecting TV games and computer
AV1
R
L
VIDEO
S-Video In
S-Video TV Game Player
Help and service tips
The TV does not work
Make sure it is plugged into the mains supply
and switched on.
No sound
•
Is the sound muted? Press the Mute
button.
•
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Is the volume turned down?
Are there headphones connected?
Poor picture
•
•
Is the aerial plugged in?
Sound coming from only one
speaker
•
If you are using a set top aerial is it
properly aligned for the best signal.
Make sure the aerial is not to close to
neon lights, loudspeakers etc.
Try changing the direction of the outdoor
aerial. High buildings and mountains can
cause ghost pictures or double images.
The picture quality may be reduced by
connecting two external sources at once.
Disconnect one of the sources.
Is the balance set to one side? See the
sound menu.
If you have external speakers, has one of
them become disconnected.
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•
•
No response to the remote control
•
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Try changing the batteries.
Is there an obstruction between the
remote control and the sensor on the TV.
•
Adjust the fine tuning.
If nothing works
No picture
If you have tried the above solutions and none
seem to work, try switching the unit off and
on again.
•
•
•
Is the aerial plugged in properly?
Is the aerial lead damaged?
Are all the plugs in the aerial lead fitted
correctly?
If this does not work contact your supplier or
TV repair technician. Never attempt to
repair a defective TV yourself.
•
Have you pressed the correct buttons on
the remote control?
Technical specifications table
Picture tube 24”
25”
26”
28”
28”
28”
29”
29”
32”
32”
size/type
16:9
4:3 16:9 PF 4:3 16:9 SF 16:9 PF 4:3 SF 4:3 PF 16:9 SF 16:9 PF
Screen size
61 cm 63 cm 68 cm 70 cm 70 cm 70 cm 70 cm 72 cm 82 cm 82 cm
56 cm 59 cm 65 cm 66 cm 66 cm 66 cm 68 cm 68 cm 77 cm 77 cm
2x10 W 2x10 W 2x10 W 2x10 W 2x10 W 2x10 W 2x10 W 2x10 W 2x10 W 2x10 W
85 W 85 W 90 W 90 W 90 W 90 W 95 W 95 W 95 W 95 W
Visible
screen size
Sound Output
(%10 THD)
Power
consumption
Stand by
3 W 3 W 3 W 3 W 3 W 3 W 3 W 3 W 3 W
3 W
Power
consumption
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SF : Superflat picture tube
PF : Pureflat picture tube
16:9: Widescreen TV
4:3 : Conventional TV
General technical specifications
Power Supply
AC: ................................................... 230-240V 50Hz
Number of preset programmes ......... 100
RF Aerial input .................................... 75 ohm (unbalanced)
Speaker empedance ........................... 8 ohm
Audio output ...................................... Mono/Stereo/NICAM (optional)
Batteries ............................................ 2x AAA
Receiving channels ............................... VHF (Band I Channels 2-4)
............................................................. VHF (Band III Channels 5-12)
............................................................... UHF (Channels 21-69)
.............................................................. Cable TV (S1-S20/S21-S41)
MAIN UK TRANSMITTER STATIONS
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Guarantee - Television
Your new television is guaranteed against the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve
months from the date of the original purchase. (* see note below for small screen
sets)
What is covered?
• All repairs necessary as a result of faulty materials, defective components or
manufacturing defect.
• The cost of all functional replacement parts, excluding remote control batteries
• The labour costs of a Beko approved repairer to carry out the repair.
• (*) For TV's with screen sizes of 21 inches or less (measured diagonally corner
to corner) you may be offered a replacement instead of repair under guarantee.
Your dealer will advise you.
What is not covered?
• Transit or delivery damage
• Accidental damage
• Misuse, or abuse.
• Cabinet or appearance parts, including knobs and flaps
• Remote control batteries.
• Repairs or replacements required as a result of unauthorised repairs or inexpert
installation that fails to meet the requirements contained in the user instruction
book.
• Repairs or replacements to product installed or used on commercial or non-
household premises.
Important notes.
• The product is guaranteed for domestic household use only.
• The guarantee will be void if the product is installed or used in commercial or
non-household premises.
• The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the
instructions contained within the Operating Instructions Booklet provided with
the product
• The guarantee is given only within the boundaries of the United Kingdom and
the Republic of Ireland.
• The guarantee is not transferable if the product is resold.
• Beko Plc disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages.
• The guarantee does not in anyway diminish your statutory or legal rights.
Beko House, Caxton Way, Watford, Herts, WD18 8UF, Tel: 0870 241 0128
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HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
Congratulations on your choice of a Beko colour television. Your new television has been
designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards to give you many years of
use. To get the best out of it, please take a few moments to read the instruction book.
Your television is supplied with a full 12 months guarantee, covering parts and labour.
Should you require service under guarantee, simply call the number below (***see note
for small screen sets)
0870 241 0128
Our service receptionist will ask you for your product model number, your retailer's name,
and the date of purchase when you call. It will assist you if you complete the box at the
bottom of this page when you take delivery of your television so that the information is
readily available should you need it. If it is necessary for an engineer to visit your home
he will normally be there within 48hrs of receipt of your call (excluding Bank Holidays)
or at your earliest convenience.
Before telephoning for service please check the trouble shooting guide in the instruction
book as often minor problems are easily identified and resolved by following the instructions
contained therein. Service visits where there is no fault with the product could incur a
charge even though the product is under guarantee.
Service is also available on the above number after the guarantee period has expired.
The cost of any repairs outside of the guarantee period is payable to the engineer at the
time of visit .
Please complete the box below for ease of reference later.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Please keep your purchase receipt. The engineer will need to see it should
you require service under the 12-month Guarantee.
*** Special Note:
In home repair service is not available on models with a screen size of 21" or under. You
should contact your retailer for advice and assistance on these models.
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