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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Connect 42 Connect 37 Connect 32...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Remote control – TV functions ... 3 Control unit front side of the device ... 4 Connections rear side of the device – Connect 32 ... 5 Connections rear side of the device – Connect 37 / Connect 42 ... 6 Welcome ...

  • Page 3: Remote Control - Tv Functions

    Remote control – TV functions (page 20) ... Sound off/on (page 52) ... LED display for current operating mode (page 11, 52) ... Switch over to TV mode (page 52) ... Switch over to operate recorder (page 45) ...Timer overview on/off (page 22) ...Set picture format (page 16) ... "Assist+“ menu on/off (page 30) ... Electronic Programme Guide on/off (page 32) ...Teletext on/off (page 15) ... Menu on/off (page 20) ...V+/V– volume louder/quieter (page 29) ... PIP: Position of the PIP picture; (page 15) ... MENU: select/set (page 22) ...Teletext functions (page 22) ...Freeze on/off Select station from (page 12) ... /in the wizard: Back R adio only for DVB reception, provided the station broadcasts this. Otherwise switch-over to an audio input. W hen equipped with Digital Recorder, these buttons have different functions, see Digital Recorder user guide. Green button: Red button:...

  • Page 4: Control Unit Front Side Of The Device

    Control unit front side of the device Display Connectivity The mains switch is located on the bottom of the set in the middle On/Off button: Switch on from the standby mode Switch off to the standby mode Station down in the menu: to the left  Radio on/off (back to TV mode) Switch on the radio from the standby mode...

  • Page 5: Connections Rear Side Of The Device - Connect 32

    Connections re�r side of the device – Connect �� re�r side of the device – Connect �� Common Interface (CI-Slot) USB connection 1 (USB stick/card reader) Headphones connection S-VHS connection (AVS) (e.g. for camcorder) Video in (AVS) Audio in right (AVS) Audio in left (AVS) 220-240V~ 50/60Hz mains connection...

  • Page 6: Connections Rear Side Of The Device - Connect 37 / Connect 42

    Connections re�r side of the device – Connect �7 / Connect 4� Common Interface (CI-Slot) USB connection 1 (USB stick/card reader) Headphones connection S-VHS connection (AVS) (e.g. for camcorder) Video in (AVS) Audio in right (AVS) Audio in left (AVS) 220-240V~ 50/60Hz mains connection ANT SAT...

  • Page 7: Welcome

    TV (DVB-T) already broadcast many times as well as digital cable (DVB-C) and also digital satellite reception (DVB-S) with a upgrade. The Loewe Digital HD platform in sets with Digital Recorder even enables dual reception of uncoded stations of DVB-T, DVB-C and DVB-S. If MHEG-5 is selected for location of TV set UK or IRL, DVB-C und DVB-S reception is not possilbe, see also on page 13. The TV set can be upgraded with an AC3 module. You can then connect a speaker system (e.g. Loewe Individual Sound) and enjoy the movie sound. Dolby Digital, dts and MPEG are decoded. You can connect a card reader or a USB stick with digital photos and/or MP3 music files to the USB connection of your TV set and view your pho- tos or play music via the integrated PhotoViewer/MusicBox software. All functions can be controlled with the Loewe remote control. We have designed the TV set in such a manner that you can easily operate it with the help of wizards and menus. Information about the menu settings is displayed automatically. You will quickly comprehend the context.

  • Page 8: Operating Convenience With Wizards

    Welcome Operating convenience with wizards This TV set offers user prompting with wizards that take you through the settings step-by-step. You can return to the previous step or exit the wizard at any time. The wizards in overview Initial installation The initial installation wizard helps you with the initial installation and connection of any existing equipment (see page 12). Setting up the antenna You enter in the antenna wizard which antenna signals are available to you. The antenna wizard is called in initial installation (see page 12). You can also open the antenna wizard in the TV menu under Connections → Antenna DVB → Antenna DVB-S or Antenna DVB-T. Search wizard If, after the initial installation, you want to search for new stations, or if you have set up your antenna for the first time, then you can handle this task with the help of the search wizard (see page 24). You will find the search wizard in the TV menu under Settings → Stations → Search wizard. Connecting external devices The connection wizard ensures that all devices are correctly registered and connected. It is started automatically at the end of the initial instal-...

  • Page 9: For Your Safety

    For your s�fety For your own safety and to prevent unnecessary damage to your device, read and comply with the following safety instructions: Proper use and environmental conditions This TV set is intended exclusively for the reception and reproduction of video and audio signals and designed for the home and office. It may not be used in rooms with high humidity (e.g. bathrooms, saunas) or high dust concentration (e.g. workshops). The manufacturer‘s warranty is only valid for use in the specified permissible environment. If the set is used outdoors then ensure that it is protected against mois- ture (rain, splashing water, or dew). High humidity and dust concentration cause creep currents in the set. This can cause electric shocks or fires. If you have brought the set into a warm environment from the cold, then wait for about 1 hour before switching it on to avoid formation of con- densation. Do not place any objects filled with liquid or burning candles on the de- vice. Protect the set against dripping...

  • Page 10: Environmental Protection

    For your s�fety Repairs and accessories Never remove the back of the TV set yourself. Only have your TV device repaired or serviced by authorized television technicians. Only use original accessories such as Loewe stands if possible (see Ac- cessories on page 58). Supervision Do not allow children to use the TV set without supervision or to play in the immediate vicinity of the TV set. The set could tip over, be pushed off or pulled down from the stand surface and injure someone. Do not allow the switched-on TV set to run unattended. Volume Loud music can lead to ear damage. Avoid extreme volume especially over long periods and when using headphones. Cleaning Use only a soft, clean, damp cloth to clean the TV, screen and remote control, do not use any caustic or abrasive cleaning agents. Connect TV sets with a high gloss surface may only be cleaned with a soft, clean antistatic cloth. Thunder storms Pull out the mains plug and all connected antenna cables from the TV set in a thunderstorm. Overvoltage caused by lightning can damage the set via the antenna system, as well as via the mains power. The mains plug and all connected antenna cables should also be pulled out during long periods of absence. Note on the LCD screen The TV set you have purchased with LCD screen satisfies the most rigor- ous quality requirements and has been inspected relative to pixel errors.

  • Page 11: Initial Installation

    Preparing the remote control unit Inserting or replacing batteries Press the embossed arrow and push down the battery compartment cover. Insert two alkaline manganese LR 03 (AAA) batteries; ensure that the + and – poles are correctly positioned! Slide the cover up from below. Adjusting the remote control for operating the TV set Press the TV button. See page 52 to find out how to operate other Loewe equipment. Connecting the TV set Connecting to the mains Connect the TV set to a 220-240V power outlet: First plug the small plug of the power cable into the power connection on the rear of the TV, then plug the large power plug into a mains power outlet. Connecting the antenna...

  • Page 12: Turning The Set On/Off

    Initi�l inst�ll�tion Turning the set on/off Switching the TV set to standby mode Actuate the mains switch on the bottom of the set. The display in the control panel on the front of the set will be illuminated red, the set is now in standby mode. Switching the TV on/off on the control unit Press the centre of the on/off button to switch the TV set on/off. Display Meaning of the display color: Red: Standby mode Green: TV set is switched on Orange: R adio mode, set receives EPG data or timer recording active Switching the set on with the remote control Press the on/off button.
  • Page 13 Initi�l inst�ll�tion Explanations of the setting possibilities, including the upgradeable satellite reception: Location of Select the country for country-specific pre-settings. TV set If UK or IRL is selected for the location of TV set, it is pos- sible to activate MHEG-5 (UK Freeview) for the TV set. A dialogue appears, where you can confirm to set the operating software to the selected location. If Yes is selected and confirmed with OK, the TV set turns off and on again automatically. First installation starts again after activating the operation software. If MHEG-5 was activated, DVB-C and DVB-S can not be used anymore. Only terrestrial/cable and DVB-T stations are available. Antenna/cable (analogue): analogue stations via Antenna selection cable/antenna DVB-T: digital, terrestrial stations DVB-C: digital stations via cable DVB-S (line 1):...

  • Page 14: Positioning/Aligning The Dvb-T Antenna

    Initi�l inst�ll�tion Digital Link If you have logged in and connected a recorder in the Plus connection wizard, the Digital Link Plus transmission starts when the sound component wizard closes. If a Digital Link Plus compatible recorder is connected, the station list of the analogue stations is transmitted to the external recorder. You can also call Digital Link Plus manually under TV menu → Connections → Digital Link Plus. Explanations of the DVB-T antenna: Room With good reception conditions a room antenna can be antenna used for DVB-T (socket ANT2). Active Under less favourable reception conditions, an active antenna antenna is recommended which must be set accordingly in the first time commissioning or in the TV menu → Con-...

  • Page 15: Operating Convenience

    Oper�ting convenience General information on menu operation Menus for the individual operating modes (TV, Radio, PIP, EPG, Teletext, PhotoViewer, MusicBox and Digital Recorder, if installed) are called with the MENU button. Other menus can be opened with other buttons on the remote control. The menus are displayed at the bottom of the screen. At the top you get additional information about the selected menu item (see info display on the right). ➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays. Call TV menu. Picture Here you can adjust among other things: Contrast, colour, brightness, picture adjustment, sharpness, picture format. TV menu Picture Picture adjustment Example: Selecting and executing functions 34 S elect Picture, 6 go to the menu line below.

  • Page 16: The Index In The Tv Set

    Description of the individual functions: Previous/next letter Page ↓↑ P– Call Assist+ menu.  6 S elect additional functions. OK calls the function. Assist Radio digital Teletext DR archive PhotoViewer Your personal photo selection MusicBox MediaNetwork Index TV mode see page 18 onwards. Radio digital mode see page 36. Teletext mode see page 32 onwards. DR archive, if TV set is equipped with Digital Recorder, see Digital-Recorder operating manual. PhotoViewer see page 46 onwards. MusicBox see page 48 onwards. MediaNetwork, if TV set is equipped with Network Me- diaplayer, see Network Mediaplayer operating manual. Index see left column.

  • Page 17: Tv Menu - Overview Diagram

    Oper�ting convenience TV menu – Overview diagram Picture Picture adjustment Sound via Contrast Sound effects Colour intensity Sound adjustment Colour temperature Headphone volume Brightness Loudness Sharpness more... Digital Noise Control (DNC) more... Image+ Picture format Move picture up/down Auto format Film quality improvement (DMM) Automatic dimmer Radio menu –...

  • Page 18: Daily Operation

    D�ily oper�tion Select station With the keys P+ and P - on the remote control P+/P– station up/down. The station display with sound identification is displayed briefly. ➠ If favourites are selected, the station in the favourites list is switched over with P+/P– (see page 19). ➠ If other languages or DVB subtitles are available on DVB stations, the language and subtitle selection is displayed under the station display. See also page 23: Additional selection possibilities for DVB stations. With the numeric keys of the remote control 1-digit stations Keep the numeric button pressed for one second, the station changes immediately.

  • Page 19: Select Video Source

    D�ily oper�tion With the favourites lists You can save and call your favorite stations in 6 favourites lists (e.g. for multiple users). Each favourites list can contain up to 99 stations. After initial installation, 10 stations from the station list are already stored in the first list. Change the favourites list to suit your requirements (see Put together / change favourites lists on page 27). ➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays. OK calls the station list. Red button: calls the favourites list. Favourites Favourite list1 1 Das Erste  2 ZDF  3 WDR Köln  4 Bayrisches FS  5 hr-fernsehen  6 Phoenix ...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Sound

    AV output signal Sound adjustment Headphone volume Maximum volume Switch on volume Volume adjustment for current station Balance Playback over the TV speakers, active speakers, Loewe Auro, Loewe Sound Projector or an external hi-fi amplifier. The selection active speakers, hi-fi/AV amplifier or Sound Projector is only possible if these have been logged in in the audio component wizard. The Auro selection is only possible if a Loewe DVD Preceiver Auro is connected. The menu item Sound via does not appear if TV speak- ers or TV speakers + active subwoofer is set in the audio components wizard. Set sound effects Stereo, Panorama, 3D Surround. Panorama gives the stereo sound a virtual base widen- ing. 3D Surround converts a stereo signal into a virtual surround signal.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Picture

    Picture Here you can adjust among other things: Contrast, colour, brightness, picture D�ily oper�tion adjustment, sharpness, picture format. Adjusting the picture Picture adjustment Here, you can switch between the preset standard values for contrast, colour intensity, colour temperature, brightness, focus and digital noise reduction and your own personal values.

  • Page 22: Button Functions

    D�ily oper�tion Button functions Every operating mode of the TV set (TV, Radio, Teletext, EPG, PIP, PhotoViewer, MusicBox and DR archive, if equipped with Digital Recorder) has its own menu and own functions for the coloured buttons. The function of the coloured buttons is shown at the bottom of the menus and wizards. Below, some of the function are listed which you need in TV mode for the daily handling of your TV set. Functions of the coloured buttons in TV mode ➠ The coloured buttons do not work as described below for TV sets with MHEG-5 software, but they operate as described on page 33 (Digital Teletext). Red button: Freeze on/off In sets with Digital Recorder: DR archive on/off. For TV sets with MHEG-5 software you can open the DR archive via the menu Assist+ (see page 16). Green button: Open the Teletext functions menu. Teletext functions Teletext subtitles on, with normal size 3 4 S elect Teletext subtitles or Personal text pages. 6 Go to the menu line below in Teletext subtitles.
  • Page 23 D�ily oper�tion Status display ➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays. END: Show/hide status display. For MHEG-5, INFO-button. Das Erste 14:30 - 15:15 Toskana Language-/sound selection  14:42 Alarm time 20:00 You will see the number and name of the station and the title of the current broadcast (if available) and the sound identification in the top two lines. A selection (see right hand column), the time and, if acti- vated, the alarm time and switch-off time appear at the bottom depending on the DVB station. Explanations of the sound identification: Transmitted audio signal: Mono Mono audio transmission analogue 2-sound Two sound broadcast (Sound1/Sound2) analogue Stereo Stereo sound transmission analogue or digital (PCM) Dolby Digital Dolby Digital sound transmission (DD) dts sound transmission...

  • Page 24: Managing Stations

    M�n�ging st�tions TV stations Various options for managing stations are available via the TV menu. For example the description for TV stations. For radio stations the same applies, except that the Radio menu is called in Radio mode (see also page 36). ➠ Station management is not possible if a programmed timer recording is still pending. Search/update stations – Search wizard In the search/update with the search wizard, new stations are searched for which have not yet been stored. ➠ You have to repeat the initial installation (see page 12) and automatically search for new ones if you want to delete all the existing stations and automatically search for new ones. Do also use the first installation if you want to change to receiving MHEG-5 stations (attend restrictions for DVB software update, see page 35). Call TV menu. 3 4 S elect Settings, 6 go to the menu line below. 3 4 S elect Stations, 6 go to the menu line below. 3 4 S elect Search wizard, 6 go to the menu line below.
  • Page 25 M�n�ging st�tions Search for/update stations – handling of new and no longer found stations After the automatic search/update has been completed, the number of new found stations is displayed. OK List of newly found stations. Search wizard All stations marked with a  are saved. Note: The newly found stations which you have already deleted are not marked. Search for/update station Newly found stations WDR-Köln...
  • Page 26 M�n�ging st�tions Change, delete, move, rename, restore station ➠ Change station can also be called via the station list (page 18). Call TV menu. 3 4 S elect Settings, 6 go to the menu line below. 3 4 S elect Stations, 6 go to the menu line below. 3 4 S elect Change stations, OK call list of stations. Change stations Here you can move stations, delete stations, restore stations you have deleted and enter and change names of analogue stations.

  • Page 27: Put Together / Change Favourites List

    M�n�ging st�tions Put together / change favourites list Each favourites list can contain up to 99 stations. You can put together the favourites lists to suit your requirements (e.g. topic lists). Other persons using this TV set can create their own favourites lists. The favourites lists also have the advantage that the stations of different signal sources can be stored in the order you wish. ➠ Change favourites can also be called via the favourites list (page 19). Call TV menu. 3 4 S elect Settings, 6 go to the menu line below. 3 4 S elect Stations, 6 go to the menu line below. 3 4 S elect Select/change favourites, OK c alls list of all stations and last active favourites list. Select/change favourites All stations 1 Das Erste 2 ZDF 3 WDR Köln...

  • Page 28: Picture In Picture

    Picture in Picture Picture in Picture (PIP) The concurrent display of two different images is referred to as Picture in Picture. ➠ T he coloured buttons do not work as described below for TV sets with MHEG-5 Software, but they operate as described on page 33 (Digital , but they operate as described on page 33 (Digital Teletext). ➠ A concurrent display of two HDTV signals is not possible. ➠ A concurrent display of two coded stations is not possible. ➠ Picture change and station selection is restricted during recording. ➠ In sets without Digital Recorder DR+, the PIP mode is restricted to AV-PIP (one TV station and one AV source). If a satellite tuner is upgraded in these sets, PIP mode from digital satellite picture and analogue picture via cable TV or house antenna is possible additionally. Your TV set distinguishes between two PIP displays: Split Screen In this case screen is divided in the middle and the additonal PIP image is shown on the right side of the screen. Both images are compressed horizontally and each gets half of...

  • Page 29: Configure Picture In Picture (Pip) Mode

    Picture in Picture Configure Picture in Picture (PIP) mode In the PIP menu you can set the PIP type (Split Screen or Small PIP), the PIP function (Standard PIP or iPIP) and the position of the small picture. Start PIP menu ➠ PIP mode started, if not, press PIP button. ➠ The frame is green, if not, press the green button. Call the PIP menu. TV menu Settings Type Functions Split screen Switch to Small PIP / Split screen ➠ PIP menu open. TV menu Settings Type Small PIP...

  • Page 30: Electronic Programme Guide

    Electronic Progr�mme Guide Electronic Programme Guide – EPG EPG stands for Electronic Programme Guide and provides you with on-screen programme details. With the system, as with a printed pro- gramme guide, you can learn about the current programme. In addition programmes can be sorted according to certain topics, memorised, and also recordings can be programmed. Starting and ending EPG Switching EPG on / off ➠ A wizard will guide you through the necessary presettings the first time you start the EPG. If you have analogue reception, you enter the data capture for analogue stations after that (see next page). ➠ F or TV sets with MHEG-5 software, EPG is only possi- ble for DVB-T stations.

  • Page 31: Configuring Epg

    Electronic Progr�mme Guide Calling additional information about the programmes ➠ Brief information about some of the programmes is displayed below the programme list of the broadcasts. You can call detailed information with the TEXT button if this function is offered by the TEXT icon in the lower left. Programming a recording for a recorder ➠ The selection is in the lower programme list, if not, press the blue button. 6  M ark the desired programme. Red button: Starts recording wizard. Change or confirm timer data if necessary (see page 44, "The direct way to record“).

  • Page 32: Teletext

    Teletext page displays 0 AV: Stop self changing pages. Enlarge page (press several times). PIP button: Show / hide TV picture. - 32 Additional page selection possibilities 07. 09. 06 14 : 14 : 42 Kultur..Gesellschaft ..

  • Page 33: Teletext Menu

    Teletext Programming timer recordings via Teletext ➠ Teletext is started, if not, press the TEXT button. Call the programme pages of the current station. Green button: Go to the appropriate page. 6  S elect the desired programme, OK to programme the recording. Change the appropriate recording data in the following menu Timer data (see also page 44, "The direct way to record“). OK to confirm. Teletext menu In the Teletext menu you can activate messages, reveal pages and configure the teletext with the Settings menu function. Starting the Teletext menu ➠ Teletext is started, if not, press the TEXT button. Call the Teletext menu. ARDtext ARD Text Politik: Die neuen Gesetzesentwürfe .

  • Page 34: Dvb

    Conditional Access module (CA module) In order to be able to receive digital stations, a Conditional Access module (CA module) and a Smart Card must be inserted in the CI slot of your TV set (see pages 5 and 6). The CA module and the Smart Card are not part of the TV set's scope of delivery. They are usually available from your dealer. Loewe provides no guarantee for the functioning of the CA module. Inserting the smart card into the CA module Push the Smart Card into the CA module as far as it goes so that the side with the gold coloured contact chip is facing the side of the CA module marked with the provider's logo. Note the direction of the arrow printed on the Smart Card. Inserting the CA module in the CI slot ➠ Switch off the TV set's power switch. Open cover on the rear of the set. Ejector button Insert the CA module carefully into the CI slot with the contact side first. If you are standing in front of the TV set (display) then the logo on the CA module must be pointing to the rear. Do not use force. Make sure the module is not twisted in the process.

  • Page 35: Software Update

    Software update TV base software and DVB software Your TV offers you the option of updating the TV base and DVB software. The current software versions are broadcast by satellite (only via Astra1 at present) or can be installed in your set by a USB stick. Ask your dealer about the possibility of updating the software with a USB stick. ➠ L ocation of TV set UK or IRL: With the DVB software update either MHEG-5 or DVBi3 is updated depending on the selection during the first installation. After this update it is not possible any longer to switch between MHEG-5 or DVBi3 software via first installation. ➠ MHEG-5 software update only available via USB stick and DVB-T. Automatic search for new software via satellite If your set has a upgraded satellite tuner, it determines overnight whether a new software version is available via satellite. However, the TV set must remain in standby mode (do not switch off with the mains switch). If a new software version has been found, the set informs you with an on-screen message the next time it is switched on (see right column – Load new software).

  • Page 36: Radio

    R�dio Radio mode You can only receive radio stations via DVB. If you do not have DVB radio reception then you can play audio from an external device via the TV set using the audio/AV inputs. ➠ F or TV sets with MHEG-5 software, the buttons may be configured differently by the provider. Radio mode on RADIO button on the remote control. Or: R on the operating ring on the TV set. Radio digital 1 DLF 15:05 - 16:00 Corso Informationen und Musik Volume 30 Station list Detail off INFO You see and information window about the currently set station. Minimise Radio dialogue to an info line / maximise. Radio digital 1 DLF...

  • Page 37: Operating Additional Equipment

    Oper�ting �ddition�l equipment Device connection wizard Connecting additional devices to the TV set The device connection wizard serves for connecting new devices to the TV set or changing the wiring. ➠ New devices should not be connected until they have been logged in in the connection wizard. Call TV menu. 3 4 S elect Connections, 6 go to the menu line below. 3 4 S elect New devices/modifications. OK Call wizard. END: It is possible to run the wizard only partially at any time. You have to confirm changes on a page with OK. Connection wizard Connect the satellite dishes or cable/terrestrial antennas of your AV equipment (recorder, decoder, ...) to the TV set according to the enclosed operating manual.
  • Page 38 Oper�ting �ddition�l equipment Explanations of important settings Signal type The signal type of the connectable devices may be very different. If you are uncertain, leave the setting for Signal on Autom.-CVBS/YC (e.g. for DVD player/recorder) or Au- tom.VHS/SVHS (e.g. video recorder), otherwise select the appropriate signal type. See the glossary on page 60 for further information. If the picture from a connected device is to be displayed Immediate playback immediately on the TV set during playback, select yes. A switching voltage is allowed so that you do not have to switch over manually to see the picture of the connected device. (See the operating manual for the connected reproduction device.) When playing from Digital Link Plus devices, the picture is always displayed immediately, regardless of the setting. Assign digital Select the AV socket to which the device of which you want to hear the digital sound is connected. Connect the audio input digital output of the external device to the digital input of the TV set (see page 43). If a device with digital audio is not connected then select no. Connection variants of a DVD/video recorder There are two possibilities for viewing the picture of the connected recorder:...

  • Page 39: Connecting Devices To The Hdmi (Dvi) Connections And Playback

    Oper�ting �ddition�l equipment Connecting devices to the HDMI (DVI) connections and playback The HDMI connections (High Definition Multimedia In- terface) permit digital video and audio transmission via a connection cable from a player, e.g. from the Loewe ViewVision DVD recorder. The digital picture and sound data are transmitted without data compres- sion and therefore lose none of their quality. Your TV set automatically shows 24p movies (see glossary page 60) output by a player connected via HDMI, e.g. Loewe BluTech Vision, in the original 24p format. Film quality improvement (DMM) must be set to on here (see page 21). Using a DVI/HDMI adapter cable, the digital video signals of a DVI player can also be played via the compatible HDMI connection. The sound must be fed in additionally. HDMI and DVI both use the same copy protection method HDCP. Connecting the device Connect the device by an HDMI cable (type A, 19 pole) to the HDMI1/DVI or HDMI2/DVI socket of the TV set.

  • Page 40: Connecting Devices To The Component In Connection And Playback

    Oper�ting �ddition�l equipment Connecting the audio signal from the PC or from the SetTopBox Analogue audio signal: Connect the analogue audio signal from the PC or the SetTopBox via stereo cable to the AUDIO IN2 jack on the TV set. The sound is played via the speakers connected to the TV set or a speaker system. Digital audio signal: ➠An external digital audio signal can be reproduced via the integrated Dolby Digital Decoder or via an exter- nally connected digital audio amplifier. Connect the digital audio signal from the PC or the SetTop- Box via a simple cinch cable to the AUDIO DIGITAL IN socket on the TV set.

  • Page 41: Sound Components Wizard

    The TV speakers alone or with active subwoofer, active speakers, analogue or digital HiFi/AV amplifier or the Loewe Sound Projector can be configured depending on what you want to use. The sound components wizard is preset to playback via TV speakers at the factory. If a Loewe Preceiver Auro with link cable has been connected to the TV set, you can only select between TV speakers and Auro in the sound components wizard. Upgradable Audio AC3 / dts / Decoder Your TV set may be equipped with an integrated Dolby Digital Decoder depending on the variant. This system has been introduced to the DVD video range and digital TV stations can also broadcast in digital multi- channel sound.

  • Page 42: Connecting Audio Amplifiers

    Oper�ting �ddition�l equipment Connecting audio amplifiers The sound component wizard permits configuration of different audio amplifiers (stereo amplifiers, surround amplifiers, analogue or digital) with different digital audio formats (Dolby Digital, dts, MPEG, and stereo/PCM). See the operating manual for the audio amplifier for more information. Call TV menu. 3 4 S elect Connections, 6 go to the menu line below. 3 4 S elect Sound components. OK calls the sound components wizard. 6  M ark the HiFi/AV amplifier. Sound components Sound playback via ... TV speakers TV speakers + active subwoofer Active speakers HiFi/AV amplifier Sound projector...

  • Page 43: Assignment Of The Digital Audio Input

    DIGITAL OUT. You will then hear the digital sound of the assigned AV input instead of the analogue sound if available. Connecting devices to the digital audio input For the digital audio playback from an external device, e.g. the DVD player, you have to feed the digital audio signal to the TV set. The external digital audio signal can be played back via the upgradable Dolby Digital Decoder in the TV set, via an externally connected digital audio amplifier or Loewe Auro. ➠ An external audio amplifier must already be set in the sound components wizard (see page 42). Call TV menu. 3 4 S elect Connections, 6 go to the menu line below. 3 4 S elect Miscellaneous, 6 go to the menu line below. 3 4 S elect Assign digital audio input, 6 go to the menu line below.

  • Page 44: The Direct Way To Record

    Oper�ting �ddition�l equipment The direct way to record You can programme timer recordings for Digital Recorder or connected recorders available according to the equipment on the TV set. The record- ing wizard is integrated at several places for programming a recording. You will find further information about recording with Digital Recorder in a separate user guide. Programming a timer recording with the EPG ➠ You are in EPG mode; if not, press the EPG button. EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Date Mon 31.07. Time Stations Topics arte 15:57-16:59 Das Erste 16:00-16:10 16:00-16:10 WDR Köln 16:00-16:15 Bayerisches...

  • Page 45: Timer Recording With External Devices

    The recording is then controlled by the recorder and the recorder tuner is used for reception of the programme. The recording data are not saved in the timer overview of the TV set. Consequently if you want to change or delete the timer data then you must do so on the recorder. Digital stations If you want to record digital stations with an externally connected recorder, then the DVB tuner is used and the TV device takes over INFO control of the recorder. Then the station on the TV set is locked during Manual the timer recording. It is not possible to switch over to another DVB station. Recorder without Digital Link Plus If the programmed timer cannot be transmitted to the external recorder (no Digital Link Plus) but supports Digital Link (Loewe-own system), the TV receiver is always used. Digital Link must be switched on on the recorder. Read the operating instructions of your Loewe recorder. In addition use only fully wired Euro AV cables for the connection between TV set and recorder. Analogue and digital stations You can control the recording from the TV set. The recorder must be set manually to the AV input, to which the TV device is connect- ed. The station on the TV set is locked during the timer recording. It is not possible to switch over to another station. Copy protection Copy-protected programmes will not be output on the EURO AV sockets for legal reasons. 45 -...

  • Page 46: Photoviewer

    Oper�ting �ddition�l equipment PhotoViewer You can look at photos in standard JPEG format which are saved on a USB stick or a memory card in a card reader. You can also collect photos in a slide show. Connecting ➠ Certain USB memory media may not be supported by this set under some circumstances. Plug a card reader (via a USB cable) or a USB stick into the USB port on the TV set (see page 5 and 6). Use a USB extension cable (available from your dealer) for the USB stick if the USB socket is difficult to access (e.g. wall mounting) or the USB stick is too big to be plugged in. Starting the PhotoViewer ➠ No photos can be displayed which are available in progressive JPEG format. A memory card or the USB stick should contain data in standard JPEG format with the file extension ".jpg“. Call the Assist+ menu.  6 M ark PhotoViewer, OK continue. If only one memory medium is available, the PhotoViewer is started. You see the first page of the photo overview (see right column). If several media are available, select with 3 4 m emory medium and then with, memory medium and then with, , OK start PhotoViewer.
  • Page 47 Oper�ting �ddition�l equipment Open folder ➠ Folders will only be displayed if they were created on the memory card / USB stick. 634Mark a folder in the photo overview. OK Open folder. The photos in this folder are displayed. USB 1:\Folder _1\ Open folder Marking photos for slide show Mark the photos that you want to display in a slide show. 463Navigate to a photo. USB 1:\Folder_1\picture_017.jpg View picture Unmark picture Blue button: marks photo for slide show. Start slide show ➠ No pictures are marked: All photos of the folder that was just opened will be displayed. ➠ Photos marked: Only marked photos will be displayed. Play button: Start / continue slide show.

  • Page 48: Musicbox

    Oper�ting �ddition�l equipment MusicBox You can play music files in MP3 format which are saved on a USB stick or a memory card in a card reader. You can also collect the music titles in play lists. Connection ➠ Certain USB memory media may not be supported by this device. ➠ Your memory medium should not exceed a total capacity of 8 GB. Larger memory media may not be supported. The read-in time of the memory medium depends on the stored data volume. ➠ The file names must have the extension “.mp3”. Alternative specifications such as MP3 Surround or similar are not supported. Plug a card reader (with a USB cable) or a USB stick into the USB port on the TV set (see page 5 and 6). Starting the MusicBox Call Assist+ menu.  6 M ark MusicBox, OK continue. If there is only one memory medium the MusicBox is started with the MusicBox list (see right column). If several media are available select with 3 4 m emory medium and then with, , OK start MusicBox.
  • Page 49 Oper�ting �ddition�l equipment Functions of the control buttons ➠ Title is played. STOP button: once: resume stop, twice: stop. Play button: After resume stop: continue playing at place where playback was interrupted. After stop: start playing the first title according to the set sorting. For playback: start the current title from the beginning. For pause: Continue playback. Pause button: pause / continue playback.  short: next title, long: wind.  s hort: previous title, long: rewind. Settings in the MusicBox status window Red button: Switch off TV screen. Press red button, INFO or OK to switch back on.
  • Page 50 Oper�ting �ddition�l equipment MusicBox – Play lists You can save and call your music titles in play lists. Change and create play lists as you like. The play lists are created on the memory medium in the common M3U format for simple exchange with the PC. Call / play play list ➠ The MusicBox list is displayed. Red button: Call Play lists. Play lists Alternative Bolero Instrumental All Night Long Jazz & Funk Burn Metal All The Small Things Oldies Summer In The City R’n’B / HipHop In The Mood...
  • Page 51 Oper�ting �ddition�l equipment Rename play lists ➠ Play list (right column) must be selected. If not, change column with4. Blue button: Starts Rename play list. Numeric buttons: Enter new name (same procedure as for rename station, see page 26). OK Save new name. Move titles in the play lists / change order ➠ Play list (right column) must be selected.  6 M ark title to be moved. Yellow button: Starts Move title.  6 S elect insertion position at which the marked title is to be inserted.

  • Page 52: Operating Loewe Equipment

    Using the remote control for the radio mode of the TV set Press the Radio button, the display above it will light for approx. 5 seconds. As long as a button is pressed, the display of the selected operating mode lights up (TV – REC – DVD – RADIO). This allows you to check which operating mode the remote control is set to every time you press a button. Setting the remote control to other Loewe devices The specified button combination must be kept pressed (for approx. 5 s) until one of the LEDs flashes twice. Device Button combination Loewe TV Loewe Centros 1102 / 1172...
  • Page 53 Select external audio source DISC: menu bar MENU: context help DISC: Status display; RADIO: station table MENU: hide menu P+/P– DISC: next/previous chapter; RADIO: station forward/back 6 DISC: chapter up/down; MENU: select up/down; 34 DISC: search back/forward; MENU: select left/right Yellow button: Zoom Blue button: Set marker Playback DISC: short: next chapter/title; long: search forward RADIO: short: fine tuning forward; long: search forward Stop Functions for the Loewe DVD recorder (Centros 1202, 2102 HD, ViewVision DR+) TV Sound off/on LED indicator for current operating mode Switch over to operate TV set Switch over to operate Recorder Timer recording menu; timer recording list menu STOP: Title List; PLAY: Edit thumbnail; CARD: Photo-, Music-, Film-Mode ViewVision DR+: Timeshift Mode STOP: Call AV selection (AV1-AV4,DV,TV) ViewVision DR+: PLAY: skip 15 Sec. User interface of loaded DVD MENU: original / playlist Show/hide menu V–/V+ TV Volume down/up...

  • Page 54: Rotating The Tv Set (Upgradable Interface)

    Oper�ting �ddition�l equipment Rotating the TV set (upgradable interface) Your TV set can be upgraded with the connection for a rotating foot control. If the set is assembled with a Loewe stand with motor drive, you can align it to suit your sitting position using the remote control. ➠ A motor unit is connected. ➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays. 34 R otating the TV set. Do not place any objects in the rotation range of the TV set that could obstruct the rotation or that could be knocked over by the rotation movement.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem All menus are displayed in the wrong language. The menu language was set incorrectly. In the TV menu, Connections cannot be called (displayed in grey). The control functions of the Loewe Recorder and the Timer are not working or are not working properly General problems when connecting external devices via an AV input. The connection of a decoder does not function or does not function properly. Possible cause A timer recording is in progress. a) The Digital Link function is not activated or not possible in the recorder. b) EURO-AV cable is not connected. c) Recorder is not logged in. a) T he device is not logged in to the connection wizard or is connected differently than is shown in the connection diagram. b) The AV standard is set incorrectly. c) The signal type is set incorrectly. a) The signal is not decoded because the correct decoder stations have not been selected in the connection wizard.
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting Problem Digital Link Plus does not work. With Teletext various character sets are displayed incorrectly. No sound via the external digital audio amplifier. The picture of a connected external recorder is visible but the timer cannot be called. The picture of a connected external recorder is visible but the error message no recorder available is still output. Photo on the USB stick is not displayed correctly in the PhotoViewer or a "?“ appears. - 56 Possible cause a) EURO-AV cable is not fully wired (pin 10 not wired). b) Some recorders can only adopt stations during the initial installation of the TV set. The wrong character set has been set in the Teletext menu. a) The external digital audio amplifier does not support the selected sound format (Dolby Digital, dts, MPEG). b) TV set and external digital audio amplifier are not connected with each other. The device is not registered in the connection wizard or is connected differently to shown in the connection diagram. The device is not registered in the connection wizard or is connected differently to shown in the connection diagram.

  • Page 57: Technical Data

    Video OUT: ..CVBS (VHS/8 mm) ..Y/C (S-VHS/Hi 8) Audio IN: ..L/R Audio OUT: ...L/R EURO-AV 2 Video IN: ...Y/C (S-VHS/Hi 8) ..CVBS (VHS/8 mm) ..RGB Video OUT: ..CVBS (VHS/8 mm) ..Y/C, (only with SVHS Link Plus) Audio IN: ..L/R Audio OUT: ...L/R Connect 32 Connect 37 67406xxx 67403xxx 83,1 x 54,8 x 12,1 95,9 x 63,2 x 12,1 83,1 x 59,4 x 20,8 95,9 x 67,8 x 24,4 17,6 20,7 19,6 23,0 HD-LCD technology...

  • Page 58: Accessories

    Loewe VESA-Adapter: The Loewe VESA adapter offers you the possibility of also using your TV set for other VESA-compatible fastening devices. Please only use the original LOEWE VESA adapter for your TV set and use the VESA-compatible fastening devices recommended by Loewe. Loewe Individual Sound: Your TV set can be perfectly supplemted by the Individual Sound speaker system in connection with the Audio AC3 / dts upgrade kit. Numerous speaker combination possibilities with standard speakers, staellite speak- ers and a subwoofer can be implemented. Floor Stand Trapeze Loewe Individual Sound Projector: With the Loewe Individual Sound Projector you can easily enjoy digital Surround Sound without expensive installation and connection of several speakers. The Sound Projector is easy to set and operate. Loewe DVD Recorder: The DVD recorders from Loewe feature forms and colours which match the Loewe TV sets, an adapted user operation and technology. Combined these devices form a system that offers many advantages. Loewe Blu-ray Player: With the Loewe Blu-ray Player “BluTech Vision“ you are ideally equipped for the successor format to DVD. With the Loewe system integration you control BluTech Vision and your Loewe TV set simultaneously with the Assist+ remote control.

  • Page 59: Equipment Variants And Upgrade Kits

    Upgrade kit Digital Single Satellite Tuner (Art.No. 89565.081): You can receive digital satellite and HDTV stations with the upgrade kit. The tuner is integrated in the TV set and is operated with the remote control/menu control. You will find the upgrade options for your set in the table. Upgrade kit Digital Single Satellite Tuner (Art.No. 89565.080): You can have two digital satellite tuners installed in sets with Digital Recorder. This enables reception of digital satellite and HDTV stations and extends the display of PIP and the recording possibilities of Digital Recorder for two digital satellite stations. You will find the upgrade options for your set in the table. TV type Connect 32 Article number 67406x80 67406x82 Digital Recorder DR+ – Media Network – Single DVB-T/C ˜ Dual DVB-T/C –...

  • Page 60: Glossary

    DVD as well as transmitted via satellite, cable or antenna in DVB are colour coded. Conditional Access module: See CA module. Decoder: Analogue, coded TV signals are passed through a decoder and made visible again. Digital Link: System for controlling recorders (for video and DVD recorders from Loewe) via the Euro AV sockets of the Loewe TV set with concealed setup. Controlling the recorder for timer recordings. Digital Link Plus: System for controlling recorders according to protocol 50. For analogue stations the station and timer data are transmitted via the EURO-AV socket to the recorder. The timer recording is executed exclusively by the recorder. There is a different designation with different manufacturers.
  • Page 61 LCD: Liquid Crystal Display. LCN: Logical Channel Numbers. In stations with LCN, the channel location number belonging to the station is also transmitted by the provider. The stations are sorted according to these channel location numbers. L-Link: Intelligent system connection between Loewe devices for the automatic exchange of information. Makes the operation of TV and Loewe system components even more convenient. LNB/LNC: The crucial electronic component of a satellite antenna is referred to as an LNB (Low Noise Block Converter). It is mounted in the focal point of a parabolic antenna. The designation LNC (Low Noise Converter) indicates that conversion to lower intermediate frequency takes place. The supplemental block in the LNB refers to the fact that a...
  • Page 62 Gloss�ry Satellite tuner: Receiver for satellite programmes. SDTV: Standard Definition TeleVision. Set-Top-Box: Set-Top-Box (STB for short) refers to a device in entertain- ment electronics which is connected to another device, usually a TV set, and offers the user additional functional options. SECAM: French standard. Signal input groups: Depending on the applied signal, the signal sources are divided into different groups. All signal input groups with their cor- responding signal types are the possible inputs are listed below. TV analogue: Signal type: FBAS, YC, RGB-SD (480i/576i), Component-SD (480i/576i) Input: Tuner analogue, AV1, AV2, AVS, COMP. In TV digital: Signal type: DVB-SD, HDMI-SD (480i/576i) Input: Tuner digital, HDMI1/DVI, HDMI2/DVI HD analogue: Signal type: RGB-HD (video mode: e.g.1920x1080, 1280x720), Component-HD (video modes: e.g. 1920x1080, 1280x720) Input: COMP. IN, PC IN HD digital: Signal type: DVB-HD, HDMI-HD Input: Tuner digital, HDMI1/DVI, HDMI2/DVI PC:...

  • Page 63: Index

    Last station 22 Rename station 26 LNC/LNB 13 Restore station 26 Loudness 20 CI slot 34 Coloured buttons 22, 23, 32 Component IN 40 Mains switch 12 Connecting the antenna 11 Manual recorder station search 38 Connections 5, 6 Manual station search 25...

  • Page 64: Service

    Uilenbaan 84 Tel +34 - 917 48 29 60 2160 Antwerpen, België Fax +34 - 913 29 16 75 Tel +32 - 3 - 2 70 99 30 Email loewe@maygap.com Fax +32 - 3 - 2 71 01 08 Email ccc@loewe.be...

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