COLOUR
TELEVISION
25A6
29A5/29A6/29A7/29K3/29K5/29M6/29U2
34A7
Ow ner’s Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this m anual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
REMOTE CONTROL
ON-SCREEN MENUS
(OPTION)
TELETEXT FUNCTION
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Contents
ENG
☛ PREPARING YOUR TELEVISION
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Safety Instructions.........................................................................................
Caution ..........................................................................................................
Front Control Panel .......................................................................................
Connection Panels ........................................................................................
Infrared Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext) ..............................
Infrared Remote Control (Teletext Functions) ...............................................
Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control................................................
Connecting the Aerial (or Cable Television Network)....................................
Switching Your Television On and Off...........................................................
Placing Your Television in Standby mode.....................................................
Plug & Play Feature.......................................................................................
Viewing the Demonstration............................................................................
Choosing Your Language..............................................................................
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☛ SETTING UP THE CHANNELS
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Storing the Channels Automatically...............................................................
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Storing the Channels Manually......................................................................
Giving Channels Names................................................................................
Skipping Unwanted Channels .......................................................................
Fine tuning Channel Reception .....................................................................
Sorting the Stored Channels .........................................................................
☛ USING THE TELEVISION
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Changing the Picture Standard .....................................................................
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Adjusting the Picture Settings........................................................................
Selecting the Picture Format .........................................................................
Activation/Deactivation the Digital Noise Reduction Feature ........................
Using the Tilt Control Feature (Option)..........................................................
Changing the Sound Standard ......................................................................
Adjusting the Sound Settings ........................................................................
Extra Sound Settings.....................................................................................
Selecting the Sound Mode ............................................................................
Selecting the Turbo Sound............................................................................
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................
Switching the Sound Off Temporarily............................................................
Setting the Sleep Timer.................................................................................
Setting and Displaying the Current Time.......................................................
Switching the Television On and Off Automatically.......................................
Setting the Blue Screen Mode.......................................................................
Activating the Childlock .................................................................................
☛ USING THE TELETEXT FUNCTION (OPTION)
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Teletext Decoder ...........................................................................................
Displaying Teletext Information .....................................................................
Selecting a Specific Teletext Page................................................................
Using FLOF to Select a Teletext Page..........................................................
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Storing Teletext Pages ..................................................................................
☛ INFORMATION ON CONNECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
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Connecting to the AV-1 or 2 Input/Outputs....................................................
Connecting to the S-VIDEO Input..................................................................
Connecting to the DVD Input.........................................................................
Connecting to the RCA Input.........................................................................
Connecting Headphones...............................................................................
Viewing Picture From External Sources........................................................
Automatic Degaussing to Remove Colour Patches.......................................
Trouble Shooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel ..............................
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Symbols
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Press
Important
Note
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Front Control Panel (depending on the model)
Buttons and markings are subject to change.
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ENG
☛ TV/VIDEO SELECTION
☛ MENU DISPLAY
☛ VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
☛ CHANNEL SELECTION
☛ STAND-BY/TIMER INDICATOR
☛ STAND-BY INDICATOR
*
☛ REMOTE CONROL SENSOR
☛ POWER
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Connection Panels (depending on the model)
ENG
This figure shows the Standard Connector-jack panel.
The actural configuration on your TV may be different, depending on the model.
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Side of TV
Front of TV
RCA AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT
CONNECTORS
RCA AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT
CONNECTORS
HEADPHONE JACK
S-VIDEO INPUT JACK
(OPTION)
S-VIDEO INPUT JACK
(OPTION)
HEADPHONE JACK
Rear of TV
(
)
MONO
VIDEO L-AUDIO-R
2
MONITOR
-OUT
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
1
RGB
☛ RCA AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT
CONNECTORS
(MONO)
VIDEO L-AUDIO-R
☛ DVD INPUT CONNECTORS
MONITOR
-OUT
INPUT
INPUT
2
1
☛ SCART AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT
CONNECTORS
☛ 75 Ω COAXIAL CONNECTOR FOR
AERIAL/CABLE NETWORK
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Infrared Rem ote Control (All Functions Except Teletext)
Buttons and markings are subject to change.
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ENG
POWER
TUNER/CABLE NETWORK
SELECTION
EXTERNAL INPUT SELECTION
DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
SOUND MODE SELECTION
ONE/TWO-DIGIT CHANNEL
SELECTION
AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF
SOUND STANDARD
SOUND MENU DISPLAY
TURBO SOUND ON/OFF
PICTURE STANDARD
TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH-
OFF
PICTURE SIZE
NEXT CHANNEL
VOLUME INCREASE
MENU DISPLAY
VOLUME DECREASE
PREVIOUS CHANNEL
Operation of remote control may be affected by bright artificial light near to the TV set.
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Infrared Rem ote Control (Teletext Functions)
Buttons and markings are subject to change.
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ENG
TELETEXT DISPLAY/MIX
LIST/FLOF MODE SELECTION
TELETEXT REVEAL
?
TELETEXT HOLD
TELETEXT STORE
TELETEXT SUB-PAGE
FASTEXT TOPIC SELECTION
TELETEXT SIZE
TELETEXT NEXT PAGE
1
1
TELETEXT PREVIOUS PAGE
PROGRAMME SELECTION
BY NAME
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Inserting the Batteries in the Rem ote Control
ENG
You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when
you :
☛ Purchase the television.
S
S
E
R
P
☛ Find that the remote control is no longer operating
correctly.
1
2
Remove the cover of the remote control by pressing the symbol
PRESS
(
) and pulling the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Insert batteries, taking care to respect the polarities:
☛ + on the battery with + on the remote control
☛
-
on the battery with
-
on the remote control
3
Replace the cover by pushing it in the direction of the arrow.
S
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Connecting the Aerial (or Cable Television Netw ork)
To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by
the set from one of the following sources:
☛ An outdoor aerial
☛ A cable television network
Plug the aerial or cable network input cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket
on the rear of the television.
Cable
Television
Network
Rear of TV
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Sw itching Your Television On and Off
ENG
The mains lead is attached to the rear of the television.
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2
3
Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.
The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the TV set and
the frequency is 50 or 60Hz.
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Press the POWER
(ON/OFF) button on the front of the
television.
Result:
The Standby indicator lights up on the front panel.
Press the POWER
button on the remote control to switch the
television on.
Result:
The programme that you were watching last is re-
selected automatically.
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To switch your television off, press the POWER
button again on the front of the television.
(ON/OFF)
Placing Your Television in Standby m ode
Your television can be placed in Standby mode, in order to reduce:
☛ Power consumption
☛ Wear of the cathode ray tube
The Standby mode can be useful when you wish to interrupt
viewing temporarily (during a meal, for example).
The television is placed automatically in Standby mode when you
turn it on.
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2
Press the POWER
button on the remote control.
Result:
The screen is turned off and the Standby indicator on
the front of the television lights up.
To switch the screen back on, simply press the POWER
again on the remote control.
button
Do not leave your television in standby mode for long
periods of time (when you are away on holiday, for example).
In this case, you should switch it off completely.
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Plug & Play Feature
ENG
When the television is initially powered ON, three basic customer
settings proceed automatically and subsequently: setting the
language, channel and clock.
Plug & Play
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2
If the television is in Standby mode (red light visible on the
Ant. Input : Check
television front panel), press the POWER
button on the remote
control.
Select
Exit
Result: The message “Plug & Play” is displayed. It flickers for a
little while and then the “Language” menu is
automatically displayed.
Auto store
Area
Search
: ASIA W/EUROPE
: -/+
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select required language. Press the
MENU button to enter the language, and then the message “Ant.
Input : Check” is displayed.
If any language is not selected on the “Language” menu, the
“Language” menu will be displayed about 30 seconds later.
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Select
Adjust
Exit
3
Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV. And then press
the + or – button.
Time
Result: The “Auto store” menu is displayed.
Clock
Timer
: -- : -- am
: Off
4
Select your country by pressing the + or – button. To search the
channels, select the “Search” by pressing the ☛ or ☛ button, and
then press the + or – button (refer to “Storing the Channels
Automatically” on page 13). Press the MENU button to skip.
Select
Enter
Exit
Result: The “Time” menu is displayed.
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6
Press the + or – button to move to the hour or minute. Set the hour
or minute by pressing the ☛ or ☛ button (refer to “Setting and
Displaying the Current Time” on page 28).
Function
Language
: English
Time
When you have finished, press the MENU button.
Plug & Play
Blue screen
Childlock
Demonstration
: Off
Result: The message “ENJOY YOUR WATCHING” is displayed,
and then the channel which has been stored will be
activated.
Select
Enter
Exit
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If you want to reset this feature...
1
2
Press the MENU button.
Function
Language : English
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Function”, and then
press the + or – button.
Time
Plug & Play
Blue screen
Childlock
: Off
3
Select the “Plug & Play” by pressing the ☛ or ☛ button, and
then press the + or – button.
Demonstration
Result: The message “Plug & Play” is displayed.
Select Enter
Exit
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View ing the Dem onstration
ENG
To become familiar with the various menus provided by your
television, you can view the inbuilt demonstration.
Picture
Mode
Custom
Adjust
1
2
Press the MENU button.
Digital NR
Tilt
: Off
:
0
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Function” and press the + or
– button.
Select
Enter
Exit
3
4
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Demonstration” and press
the + or – button.
Result: Each of the menu options is displayed in turn.
Function
Language
Time
: English
When you wish to stop the demonstration, press any button on the
remote control.
Plug & Play
Blue screen
Childlock
: Off
Demonstration
Select Enter
Exit
Function
Language : English
Time
Plug & Play
Blue screen
Childlock
: Off
Demonstration
Select Enter
Exit
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Choosing Your Language
ENG
When you start using your television for the first time, you must
select the language which will be used for displaying menus and
indications.
Picture
Mode
Custom
Adjust
Digital NR
Tilt
: Off
1
2
3
4
Press the MENU button.
:
0
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Function”.
Press the + or – button to select the “Language”.
Select
Enter
Exit
Select a particular language by pressing the ☛ or ☛ button
repeatedly.
Function
Language
Time
: English
5
When you have finished, press the TV
MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing.
button, or press the
Plug & Play
Blue screen
Childlock
: Off
Demonstration
Select Enter
Exit
Function
Language : English
Time
Plug & Play
Blue screen
Childlock
: Off
Demonstration
Select Adjust
Exit
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Storing the Channels Autom atically
ENG
You can scan the frequency ranges available on your television and
in your area and store all the channels found automatically.
Channel
Auto store
The channels are stored in the order in which they appear in the
frequency bands. It is possible that the automatically allocated
numbers may not correspond to those by which you wish to
identify the channels. If this is the case, refer to “Sorting the Stored
Channels” on page 19.
Manual store
Name
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Sort
Select
Enter
Exit
Exit
Exit
1
2
3
4
Press the MENU button.
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Channel”.
Press the + or – button to select the “Auto store”.
Press the + or – button again.
Auto store
: ASIA W/EUROPE
Area
Search
: -/+
Result: The “Auto store” menu is displayed with the “Area”
selected.
Select
Adjust
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6
Select your country by pressing the + or – button. The following
countries are available: ASIA W/EUROPE - CIS E/EUROPE -
CHINA - HONGKONG U/K - AUSTRALIA - NZ/INDONESIA -
SOUTH AFRICA - AMERICA.
Auto store
Area
Search
: ASIA W/EUROPE
: -/+
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Search” and press the + or
– button.
Result: The horizontal bar is displayed, and then channels are
stored in an order which reflects their positions in the
frequency range. Finally, the search will end automatically.
Select
Search
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When searching and storing is complete, the “Sort” menu is
displayed.
P 8 C25 -----
426 MHz
22 %
To...
Then...
Sort the stored channels
into the desired numerical order
Go to Step 4 of the “Sorting
the Stored Channels”
procedure on page 19.
Exit the channel store function
without sorting the channels
Press the MENU button
repeatedly until the menus
disappear.
Exit
Sort
From
To
: P 1
: P--
: ?
Store
Select
Adjust
Exit
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Storing the Channels Manually
ENG
When storing channels manually, you can choose:
☛ Whether or not to store each of the channels found.
Channel
Auto store
☛ The number by which you wish to identify each stored
Manual store
Name
channel.
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Sort
1
2
Press the MENU button.
Select
Enter
Exit
Exit
Exit
Exit
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Channel” and press the + or
– button.
3
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Manual store” and press the
+ or – button.
Channel
Auto store
Manual store
Name
Result: The “Manual store” menu is displayed with the “Color
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Sort
system” selected.
4
Press the + or – button repeatedly until the color is of the best
quality.
Select
Enter
Result: The “Color system” is changed.
Auto ☛☛PAL ☛☛SECAM ☛☛NT4.43 ☛☛NT3.58 (option)
Manual store
Color system : Auto
Sound system
: BG
NT4.43 is a “trick” playback mode used by
special VCR’s to play PAL-recorded videos
in NTSC mode.
☛
Search
Channel
Prog.No.
Store
: 138MHz
: S 6
: P12
: ?
5
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Sound system” and press
the + or – button repeatedly until the sound is of the best quality.
Select
Adjust
Result: The “Sound system” is changed.
BG ☛☛DK ☛☛I ☛☛M (option)
Manual store
Color system : Auto
Sound system
: BG
Search
Channel
Prog.No.
Store
: 138MHz
: S 6
: P12
: ?
Select
Adjust
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Storing the Channels Manually (continued...)
ENG
6
If you know the number of the channel to be stored, press the...
Manual store
Color system : Auto
1. ☛☛or ☛ button to select the “Channel”.
2. + button.
Sound system
Search
: BG
3. ☛☛or ☛ button to select the “C” (Air channel) or “S” (Cable
channel).
: 138MHz
: S 6
: P12
: ?
Channel
Prog.No.
Store
4. + button.
5. ☛☛or ☛ button to select the channel.
Select
Adjust
Exit
Exit
Exit
Exit
If no sound or abnormal sound...
☛
1. Press the + button.
2. Press the ☛☛or ☛ button to select the “Sound system”.
3. Select the “BG”, “DK”, “I” or “L” by pressing the + or – button.
Manual store
Color system : Auto
Sound system
: BG
If you do not know the channel numbers, press the...
Search
Channel
Prog.No.
Store
: 138MHz
: S 6
: P12
: ?
1. ☛☛or ☛ button to select the “Search”.
2. + or – button to start the search.
Result: The tuner scans the frequency range until the first
channel or the channel that you selected is received on
your screen.
Select
Search
7
8
To assign a programme number to the channel, select the
“Prog.No.”. Press the + or – button until you find the correct
number.
Manual store
Color system : Auto
Sound system
: BG
Search
Channel
Prog.No.
Store
: 138MHz
: S 6
: P12
: ?
To store the channel and associated programme number, select
the “Store” and press the + or – button.
Result: “OK” is displayed.
Select
Adjust
9
Repeat Steps 6 to 8 for each channel to be stored.
10 When you have finished manual storage, press the TV
button,
Manual store
Color system : Auto
Sound system
or press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing
: BG
Search
Channel
Prog.No.
Store
: 138MHz
: S 6
: P12
: OK
Select
Adjust
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Giving Channels Nam es
ENG
If you want edit the name, you can assign new names as required.
Channel
Auto store
Manual store
Name
1
2
Press the MENU button.
Press the ☛☛or ☛☛button to select the “Channel” and press the + or
– button.
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Sort
3
4
Press the ☛☛or ☛☛button to select the “Name” and press the + or –
Select
Enter
Exit
Exit
Exit
button.
To...
Press the...
Name
P 0 : -----
P 1 : -----
P 2 : -----
P 3 : -----
Select a letter or number
☛ or ☛☛button.
Move on the next letter
+ button.
Move back the previous letter
– button.
The characters available are:
☛
Select
Enter
☛
☛
☛
Letters of the alphabet (A...Z)
Numbers (0...9)
Special characters (space,
-)
Name
P 0 : -----
P 1 : -----
P 2 : -----
P 3 : -----
5
6
You can have each channel newlynamed.
When you have finished entering the name, press the TV
button, or press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal
viewing.
Adjust
Move
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Skipping Unw anted Channels
ENG
You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan
operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those you
have chosen to skip are not displayed.
Channel
Auto store
Manual store
Name
All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are
displayed during scanning.
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Sort
1
2
Press the MENU button.
Select
Enter
Exit
Exit
Exit
Exit
Press the ☛☛or ☛☛button to select the “Channel” and press the + or
– button.
Channel
Auto store
3
Press the ☛☛or ☛☛button to select the “Add/Erase” and press the +
or – button.
Manual store
Name
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Sort
Result: The “Add/Erase” menu is displayed.
4
5
6
Press the ☛☛or ☛ button to select the required channel.
To add or erase the desired channel by pressing the + or – button.
When you have finished adding and erasing channels, press the
Select
Enter
TV
button, or press the MENU button repeatedly to return to
Add/Erase
P 0 : Added
normal viewing
P 1 : Added
P 2 : Added
P 3 : Added
Select
Adjust
Add/Erase
P 0 : Erased
P 1 : Added
P 2 : Added
P 3 : Added
Select
Adjust
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Fine tuning Channel Reception
ENG
If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine-tune the channel,
as this is done automatically during the search and store operation.
If however the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine-
tune the channel manually.
Channel
Auto store
Manual store
Name
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Sort
1
2
Press the MENU button.
Press the ☛☛or ☛☛button to select the “Channel” and press the + or
– button.
Select
Enter
Exit
3
Press the ☛☛or ☛☛button to select the “Fine tune” and press the +
or – button.
Fine tune
: -/+
Tune
Result: The “Fine tune” menu is displayed with the “Tune”
Store
Erase
: ?
: ?
selected.
4
To...
Press the...
obtain a sharp and
clear picture and
good sound quality
☛ + or – button.
Select
Adjust
Exit
Result: The horizontal bar’s
cursor moves to the left
or right.
memorise adjusted
picture or sound
☛
☛☛or ☛ button to select the “Store”.
Fine tune
☛ + or – button.
Result: “OK” is displayed.
erase adjusted
picture or sound
☛
☛☛or ☛ button to select the “Erase”.
☛ + or – button.
Result: “OK” is displayed.
Fine tune
Tune
: -/+
: OK
: ?
5
When you have finished, press the TV
MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing.
button, or press the
Store
Erase
Select
Adjust
Exit
Fine tune
Tune
: -/+
: ?
Store
Erase
: OK
Select
Adjust
Exit
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Sorting the Stored Channels
ENG
You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to:
☛ Modify the numeric order in which the channels have
Channel
Auto store
been automatically stored.
Manual store
Name
☛ Give easily remembered numbers to the channels that
you watch most often.
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Sort
Select
Enter
Exit
Exit
Exit
Exit
1
2
Press the MENU button.
Press the ☛☛or ☛☛button to select the “Channel” and press the + or
– button.
Sort
Sort
Sort
From
To
: P 1
: P--
: ?
3
4
Press the ☛☛or ☛☛button to select the “Sort” and press the + or –
button.
Store
Result: The “Sort” menu is displayed with the “From” selected.
Press the + or – button until the channel number that you wish to
change is displayed.
Select
Adjust
Result: The selected channel’s picture is displayed.
5
6
Press the ☛☛or ☛☛button to select the “To”.
From
To
: P 1
: P 3
: ?
Press the + or – button until the new number by which you wish to
identify the channel is displayed.
Store
Result: The selected channel is exchanged with the one
previously stored to the chosen number.
Select
Adjust
Example: If you select “ P 1” for the “From” and “P 3” for the “To”:
☛
☛
Channel 1 becomes channel 3.
Channel 3 becomes channel 1.
From
To
: P 3
: P 1
: OK
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8
To...
Press the...
Store
Confirm the exchange
of channel numbers
☛
☛☛or ☛ button to select the “Store”.
☛ + or – button.
Result: “OK” is displayed.
You can exchange other
channel numbers by selecting
☛
Select
Adjust
“From” and returning to step 4.
When you have finished sorting channels, press the TV
or press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing
button,
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Changing the Picture Standard
ENG
You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your
viewing requirements. The following picture effects are available in
the order given:
Picture
Mode
Custom
☛ Custom, Standard, Sports, Natural, Mild.
Adjust
Digital NR
Tilt
: Off
:
0
1
Press the MENU button.
Result: The “Picture” menu is displayed.
Select
Enter
Exit
2
3
Press the + or – button to select the “Mode”.
Press the + or – button repeatedly to cycle through the five
choices: Custom, Standard, Sports, Natural, Mild.
Picture
Mode
Custom
Adjust
Digital NR
Tilt
: Off
4
When you are satisfied with the settings, press the TV
or press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing.
button,
:
0
Select
Adjust
Exit
You can use your remote control to select the type of picture which
best corresponds to your viewing requirements.
To select the required picture effect, simply press the P.STD (Picture
standard) button on the remote control.
Result: The following picture effects are available in the order given:
Custom
☛
Standard
☛
Sports
☛
Natural
☛
Mild
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Adjusting the Picture Settings
ENG
Your television has several settings which allow you to control picture
quality:
Picture
☛ Color tone, Contrast, Brightness, Color, Sharpness, Tint
Mode
Custom
(NTSC only)
Adjust
Digital NR
Tilt
: Off
:
0
1
Press the MENU button.
Result:
The “Picture” menu is displayed.
Select
Enter
Exit
2
3
Press the + or – button.
Press the ☛☛or ☛☛button to select the “Adjust”, and then press the +
or – button.
Adjust
Color tone
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Color
: Normal
: 100
Result:
The “Adjust” menu is displayed.
:
:
:
50
50
50
When select the “Mode” to “Custom”, the “Adjust” menu is
displayed.
☛
Select
Adjust
Exit
4
To adjust the...
Press the...
☛
Color tone
☛ + or – button.
Result: You select the required option
(Normal, Warm1/2, Cool1/2).
Adjust
Color tone
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Color
: Normal
: 100
☛
☛
☛
☛
☛
Contrast
☛ + or – button.
:
:
:
50
50
50
Brightness
Sharpness
Color
Result: The horizontal bar is displayed.
Tint (NTSC only)
Select
Adjust
Exit
5
When you are satisfied with the settings, press the TV
press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing.
button, or
Contrast
100
The television has an “automatic degaussing” system that
☛
is activated if magnetic interference is present. To degauss
the television screen, switch power off by pressing the
“POWER ” (ON/OFF) button on the front panel (refer to
“Automatic Degaussing To Remove Colour Patches” on
page 37).
If you make any changes to the “Adjust” settings, the
picture standard is automatically switched to “Custom”.
☛
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Selecting the Picture Form at (depending on the model)
ENG
You can select the picture format which best corresponds to your
viewing requirements by simply pressing the P.SIZE
button.
Picture format
Plus
Description
Full 12.8:9 format (extra 1 inch)
Setting for normal 4:3 format.
Normal
Zoom
Expansion of a 16:9 picture to full screen format.
Setting for the 16:9 screen format
16:9
Activating/Deactivating the Digital Noise Reduction Feature
If the broadcast signal received by your television is weak, you can
activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any
Picture
static and ghosting that may appear on the screen.
Mode
Custom
Adjust
Digital NR
Tilt
: Off
:
0
1
Press the MENU button.
Result: The “Picture” menu is displayed.
Select
Enter
Exit
2
3
4
5
Press the + or – button.
Press the ☛☛or ☛☛button to select the “Digital NR”.
To select the “On” by pressing the + or – button.
Picture
Mode
Custom
Adjust
Digital NR
Tilt
: On
When you have finished, press the TV
MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing.
button, or press the
:
0
Select
Adjust
Exit
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Using the Tilt Control Feature (Option)
ENG
If you find that the picture received is slightly tilted to one side, you
can adjust the tilt setting.
Picture
Mode
Custom
Adjust
Digital NR
Tilt
: Off
1
Press the MENU button.
:
0
Result: The “Picture” menu is displayed.
2
3
4
5
Press the + or – button.
Select
Adjust
Exit
Press the ☛☛or ☛☛button to select the “Tilt”.
To adjust the “Tilt” (±7) by pressing the + or – button.
When you are satisfied with the settings, press the TV
button,
or press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing.
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Changing the Sound Standard (depending on the model)
ENG
You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when
watching a given broadcast. The following sound effects are
Sound
available in the order given:
Mode
Custom
Equalizer
Auto volume
Melody
☛ Custom, Standard, Music, Movie, Speech.
: Off
: Off
: Off
Pseudo stereo
1
2
Press the MENU button.
Press the ☛☛or ☛☛button to select the “Sound” and press the + or –
button.
Select
Enter
Exit
3
4
Press the + or – button repeatedly to cycle through the five
Sound
choices: Custom, Standard, Music, Movie, Speech.
Mode
Custom
Equalizer
Auto volume
Melody
When you are satisfied with the settings, press the TV
button,
: Off
or press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing.
: Off
: Off
Pseudo stereo
You can use your remote control to select the type of special sound
effect to be used when watching a given broadcast.
Select
Adjust
Exit
To select the required sound effect, simply press the S.STD (Sound
standard) button on the remote control.
Result: The following sound effects are available in the order given:
Custom
☛
Standard
☛
Music
☛
Movie
☛
Speech
You can display the sound adjust (or equalizer) menu
directly by pressing the “S.MENU” (Sound menu) button on
the remote control.
☛
Adjusting the Sound Settings (depending on the model)
Sound
The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences.
Mode
Custom
Equalizer
Auto volume
Melody
1
2
Press the MENU button.
: Off
: Off
: Off
Press the ☛☛or ☛☛button to select the “Sound” and press the + or –
button.
Pseudo stereo
3
4
Press the ☛☛or ☛☛button to select the “Equalizer”.
Select
Enter
Exit
When select the “Mode” to “Custom”, the “Equalizer” menu is
displayed.
☛
Equalizer
R
L
Press the + or – button.
Result: The “Equalizer” menu is displayed.
5
6
Select the required option and adjust to satisfy your preference.
100 300 1K
3K
10K
When you are satisfied with the settings, press the TV
button,
Adjust
Move
Exit
or press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing.
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Extra Sound Settings (depending on the model)
ENG
The following sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal
preferences.
Sound
Mode
Custom
Custom
Custom
Custom
Custom
☛ Auto volume
Equalizer
Auto volume
Melody
Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions,
and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every
time the channel is changed. “Auto volume” lets you
automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by
lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is
high or by raising the sound output when the modulation
signal is low.
: Off
: Off
: Off
Pseudo stereo
Select
Enter
Exit
Sound
☛ Melody
Mode
You can hear clear melody sound when the TV is
powered ON or OFF.
Equalizer
Auto volume
Melody
: On
: Off
: Off
Pseudo stereo
☛ Pseudo stereo / Virtual surround
“Pseudo stereo” converts a monaural sound signal into
two identical left and right channels.
Once the “Pseudo stereo” or “Virtual surround” is set to
“On” or “Off”, the setting applies to the sound effects
such as Standard, Music, Movie and Speech.
Select
Adjust
Exit
Exit
Exit
Exit
Sound
Mode
Equalizer
Auto volume
Melody
: Off
: On
1
2
Press the MENU button.
Pseudo stereo
: Off
Press the ☛☛or ☛☛button to select the “Sound” and press the + or –
button.
Select
Adjust
3
To...
Press the...
Change an option
Select the required option (On/Off)
☛☛or ☛ button.
+ or – button.
Sound
Mode
Equalizer
Auto volume
Melody
: Off
: Off
: On
4
When you are satisfied with the settings, press the TV
or press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing.
button,
Pseudo stereo
Select
Adjust
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D
☛
symbol
are trademarks of Dolby
Sound
Laboratories.
Mode
Equalizer
Auto volume
Melody
: Off
: Off
: Off
: On
Pseudo stereo
Virtual surround
Select
Adjust
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Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model)
ENG
The “S.MODE I-II” button displays/controls the processing and
output of the audio signal. When power is switched ON, the mode
is automatically preset to either “Dual-I” or “Stereo”, depending
on the current transmission.
On-screen indication
Type of broadcast
Regular broadcast
(Standard audio)
Mono (Normal use)
Regular +
Mono ☛☛☛Mono
NICAM Mono
Nicam
(Normal)
NICAM
Stereo
Stereo ☛☛☛Mono
Nicam (Normal)
NICAM Stereo
Dual-I ☛☛Dual-II ☛☛Mono
Nicam Nicam (Normal)
NICAM Dual-I/II
Regular broadcast
(Standard audio)
Mono (Normal use)
A2
Stereo
Bilingual or Dual-I/II
Dual-I ☛☛☛Dual-II
Stereo ☛☛☛Mono
Stereo
(Forced Mono)
☛ If the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be
easier if the mode is set to the “Mono” position using the
S.MODE I-II button.
☛
☛ If the stereo signal is weak (or if intermittent Stereo-Mono)
and automatic switching occurs, then switch to the
“Mono” mode.
☛ When receiving mono sound in the AV mode, connect to
the “L” input jack on the panels. If the mono sound
comes out only from the left speaker, then press the
S.MODE I-II button.
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Selecting the Turbo Sound
ENG
Turbo sound suitably emphasizes both higher and lower bands of
sound (and includes other effects).
To enjoy more magnificent and dynamic sound when watching music,
movie or other channel, simply press the TURBO button on the remote
control.
Turbo sound : On
Adjusting the Volum e
☛ Press the + button to increase the volume (cursor moves to the right)
☛ Press the
-
button to decrease the volume (cursor moves to the left)
The volume setting is retained:
☛
☛ When you switch the television to standby mode
☛ When you switch the television off using the
POWER (ON/OFF) button on the front panel
☛ If there is a power failure.
Volume
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Sw itching the Sound Off Tem porarily
You can switch the sound off temporarily, for example you may
wish to answer the telephone.
1
2
Press the MUTE
button.
Result: The sound is switched off and “ ” is displayed.
When you wish to turn the sound back on at the same volume as
before, press the MUTE
button again (or either of the volume
buttons).
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Setting the Sleep Tim er
ENG
You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after
which the television automatically switches to Standby mode by
pressing the "SLEEP " button.
1
Press the SLEEP
button on the remote control.
Result:
If the sleep timer is...
The screen displays...
Already set
Time remaining before the television
will be placed in standby mode.
Not yet set
Word “Off”.
2
3
Press the SLEEP
preset time intervals (30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180).
button repeatedly and cycle through the
Result: The television automatically switches to standby mode
when the timer reaches 0.
To cancel the sleep timer function, press the SLEEP
repeatedly and select “Off”.
button
Setting and Displaying the Current Tim e
You can set the television’s clock so that the current time is displayed
when you press the DISPLAY button.
Function
Language : English
You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic On/Off
timers.
Time
Plug & Play
Blue screen
Childlock
The clock must be re-set when pressing the POWER
(ON/OFF) button on the front panel.
☛
: Off
: Off
Demonstration
1
2
Press the MENU button.
Select Enter
Exit
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Function” and press the
+ button.
-
or
3
4
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Time”, and press the
button.
-
or +
Time
Clock
Timer
: 11 : 35 am
: Off
Result: The “Time” menu is displayed with the “Clock” selected.
To...
Press the...
-or + button.
Move to the hour or minute
Set the hour or minute
When you have finished, press the TV
☛ or ☛ button.
Select
Adjust
Exit
5
6
button, or press the
MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing.
To display the...
Channel information
Current time
Press the DISPLAY
Once.
button...
Twice.
7
To remove the display, press the DISPLAY
button again.
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Sw itching the Television On and Off Autom atically
ENG
You can set the On/Off timers so that the television will:
☛ Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your
Time
choice at the time you select
Clock
: 11 : 35 am
: Off
Timer
☛ Switch off automatically at the time you select
The first step is to set the television’s clock (refer to
“Setting and Displaying the Current Time” on the
previous page). If you have not yet set the clock, the
☛
Select
Adjust
Exit
message “Set the clock first” is displayed.
Time
1
2
Press the MENU button.
Clock
Timer
: 11 : 35 am
: On
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Function” and press the
+ button.
-
or
On Time
: -- : -- am
: -- : -- am
Off Time
3
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Time”, and press the
button.
-
or +
Select
Adjust
Exit
Result: The “Time” menu is displayed.
4
5
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Timer”.
Time
Clock
: 11 : 35 am
: On
Press the
-
or + button to set the mode to “On”.
Timer
On Time
Off Time
: 07 : 00 am
: -- : -- am
Result: The “On time” and “Off time” options are displayed.
6
7
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “On time”.
Select
Adjust
Exit
Set the time at which you wish the television to be switched On.
To...
Press the...
Move to the hour or minute
Adjust the hour or minute
-
or + button.
Time
Clock
: 11 : 35 am
: On
☛ or ☛ button.
Timer
On Time
Off Time
: 07 : 00 am
: 11 : 30 pm
8
9
In the same way, set the time at which you wish the television to be
switched Off.
When you have finished setting the On/Off time, press the TV
button, or press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal
viewing.
Select
Adjust
Exit
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Setting the Blue Screen Mode
ENG
If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue
screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background.
Function
Language : English
If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the
“Blue screen” mode to “Off”.
Time
Plug & Play
Blue screen
Childlock
: Off
1
2
Press the MENU button.
Demonstration
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Function” and press the
+ button.
-
or
Select Adjust
Exit
3
4
5
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Blue screen”.
Press the
-
or + button to select the required option (On/Off).
When you have finished, press the TV button, or press the
MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing.
Activating the Childlock
You can restrict viewing by locking the channels of your choice.
Example: You can prevent your children from watching
unsuitable programmes.
Function
Language : English
Time
Plug & Play
Blue screen
Childlock
1
2
Press the MENU button.
: Off
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Function” and press the
+ button.
-
or
Demonstration
Select Adjust
Exit
3
4
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Childlock” and press the
or + button.
-
Set to “On” by pressing the
-
or + button.
Childlock
Childlock
If you want to unlock a channel, set to “Off”.
: On
☛
Prog.No.
Lock
: P 1
: ?
5
6
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Prog.No.”. Select the
number of the channel to be locked by pressing the or + button.
-
Press the ☛ or ☛ button to select the “Lock” and press the
button.
-
or +
Select
Adjust
Exit
Result: “Locked” is displayed.
7
When you have finished, press the TV
MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing.
button, or press the
Childlock
Childlock
Prog.No.
Lock
: On
: P 1
: Locked
If any channel is locked, you cannot enter the “Channel”
menu (the message “Not available” is displayed).
☛
Select
Adjust
Exit
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Teletext Decoder
ENG
Most television channels carry “teletext,” pages of written
information that provide information such as:
☛ Television programme times
☛ News bulletins
☛ Weather forecasts
☛ Sports results
☛ Subtitles for the hard of hearing
The teletext pages are organized according to six categories:
Part
Contents
A
B
C
D
E
F
Selected page number.
Broadcasting station identity.
Current page number or search status
Date and time.
Text.
Status information.
Displaying Teletext Inform ation
You can display teletext information at any time, but signal
reception must be good. Otherwise:
☛ Information may be missing
☛ Some pages may not be displayed
To activate the teletext mode and display the contents page:
1
1
2
Using the ☛ (
1
) or ☛☛( ) button, select the channel providing
the teletext service.
Press the TTX/MIX ( ) button to activate the teletext mode.
Result: The contents page (page 100) is displayed. It can be
1
redisplayed at any time by pressing the INDEX (
button.
)
3
4
To display the actual broadcast simultaneously with the teletext
page, press the TTX/MIX ( ) button.
1
To return to normal viewing press the TV
button.
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Selecting a Specific Teletext Page
ENG
Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page
number directly:
1
Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing
the corresponding numeric buttons.
Result: The current page counter is incremented and the page is
then displayed.
2
3
If the selected page is linked with several secondary pages, the
secondary pages are displayed in sequence. To freeze the display
on a given page, press the HOLD ( ). Press the HOLD again to
resume.
?
Using the various display options:
To display...
Press the...
☛ Both teletext information and
TTX/MIX (
)
the normal broadcast
1
?
?
☛ Hidden text
REVEAL (
REVEAL (
)
(answers to quiz games, for example)
☛ The normal screen
) again
)
1
☛ A secondary page,
SUB-PAGE (
by entering its 4-digit number
1
☛ The next page
PAGE UP (
)
1
☛ The previous page
PAGE DOWN (
)
☛ Double-size letters in the:
• Upper half of the screen
• Lower half of the screen
SIZE (
☛ Once
☛ Twice
)
☛ Normal screen
☛ Three times
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Using FLOF to Select a Teletext Page
ENG
The various topics included in the teletext pages are color-coded,
and can be selected by pressing the colored buttons on the remote
control.
1
2
Display the teletext contents page by pressing the TTX/MIX (
button.
)
Press the colored button corresponding to the topic that you wish to
select (The available topics are listed on the status information
line).
Result: The page is displayed with additional color-coded
information that can be selected in the same way.
?
3
4
To display the:
Press the:
Previous page
Next page
Red button.
Green button.
When you have finished, press the TV
normal broadcast.
button to return to the
1
Storing Teletext Pages
Up to four teletext pages can be stored.
1
2
Select the LIST mode.
Result: Four 3-digit numbers are displayed in different colors at
the bottom of the screen.
?
Press the colored button corresponding to the page that will be
replaced.
3
4
Enter the new page number using the numeric buttons.
?
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each page to be stored, using a different
colored button each time.
5
Press the STORE (
displayed in white.
) button until the corresponding blocks are
The LIST (
) button is used to switch between:
1
☛
☛ LIST mode
☛ FLOF mode
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Connecting to the AV-1 or 2 Input/Outputs
These figures show typical connector-jack panels.
The actual configuration on your TV may be different,
depending on your model.
☛
ENG
AV-1 is used for equipment with an RGB output, such as video game
devices and video disc players or a VCR.
☛
VCR
Rear of TV
AV cable
Decoder/
Video game device
(
)
MONO
VIDEO L-AUDIO-R
MONITOR
-OUT
or
Video disc player
Camcorder
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
2
or
Satellite receiver
1
RGB
Connecting to the S-VIDEO Input (depending on the model)
The S-VIDEO/RCA (AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used
for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a
camcorder or VCR.
☛
Sife of TV
Camcorder
and
VCR
Front of TV
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Connecting to the DVD Input (depending on the model)
ENG
The DVD/RCA (AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used for equipment with
a DVD output.
☛
Rear of TV
(MONO)
VIDEO L-AUDIO-R
MONITOR
-OUT
INPUT
INPUT
2
1
DVD
Connecting to the RCA Input (depending on the model)
The RCA (VIDEO + AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used for equipment
such as camcorders, video disc players and some video game devices.
☛
Sife of TV
Camcorder
Video disc player
Front of TV
Decoder/
Video game device
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Connecting Headphones
ENG
You can connect a set of headphones to your television if you wish
to watch a television programme without disturbing the other
people in the room.
1
2
Plug a set of headphones into the 3.5 mm mini-jack socket of the
television.
Result: The sound is heard through the headphones.
When you wish to hear the sound through the speakers again,
simply disconnect the headphones.
Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may
damage your hearing.
☛
View ing Pictures From External Sources
Once you have connected up your various audio and video systems,
you can view the different sources by selecting the appropriate input.
1
2
Check that all the necessary connections have been made.
Switch the television on and if necessary, press the VIDEO
button one or more times until the required input is displayed.
Depending on the source selected, the pictures may appear
automatically.
☛
To watch television programmes again, press the TV
button and select the number of the channel required.
☛
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Autom atic Degaussing to Rem ove Colour Patches
ENG
A degaussing coil is mounted around the picture tube, so you do not normally need to degauss the
television manually.
If you move the television to a different position and color patches appear on the screen, you must:
☛ Switch the television off by pressing the “POWER ” (ON/OFF) button on the front panel
☛ Unplug the television from the wall socket
☛ Leave the television power-off (stand-by) for about 30 minutes so that the automatic degauss
function can be activated, and then press the POWER button on the remote control.
If your television will be left unattended, press the “POWER ” (ON/OFF) button to turn your
television off.
☛
Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel
Before contacting Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.
If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of the
television and contact your local dealer.
No sound or picture
☛ Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.
☛ Check that you have pressed the POWER (ON/OFF) button.
☛ Check the picture contrast and brightness settings.
☛ Check the volume.
Normal picture but no sound
☛ Check the volume.
☛ Check whether the MUTE
button has been pressed on the
remote control.
No picture or black and white picture
Sound and picture interference
☛ Adjust the colour settings.
☛ Check that the broadcast system selected is correct.
☛ Try to identify the electrical appliance that is affecting the television
and move it further away.
☛ Plug your television into a different mains socket.
Blurred or snowy picture,
distorted sound
☛ Check the direction, location and connections of your aerial.
This interference is often due to the use of an indoor aerial.
Remote control malfunctions
☛ Replace the remote control batteries.
☛ Clean the upper edge of the remote control (transmission window).
☛ Check the battery terminals.
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ENG
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ENG
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AFTER SALES SERVICE
-
Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service
agent if a change in the perform ance of your product
indicates that a faulty condition m ay be present.
ELECTRONICS
AA68-01225C (ENG)
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