Loewe Xelos A 42 HD+ 100 Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
33156_024_Xelos_A32_42_GB_9_00_B1 1 33156_024_Xelos_A32_42_GB_9_00_B1 1 Operating instructions – Xelos A 42 HD + 100 – Xelos A 37 Full-HD + 100 – Xelos A 37 HD + 100 – Xelos A 32 HD + 100 03.07.2008 15:34:27 03.07.2008 15:34:27... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Audio connection in HDMI (DVI) devices ...49 RS-232C interface (upgradable interface) ...49 The direct way to record ...50 Timer recording with external devices ...51 PhotoViewer ...52 Operating Loewe equipment ...54 Rotating the TV set (upgradable interface)...56 Troubleshooting ... 57 Technical data ... 59 General data ...59 Electrical data ...59... -
Page 3: Remote Control - Tv Functions
Remote control – TV functions (page 20) ... Sound off/on (page 54) ... LED display for current operating mode (page 11, 54) ... Switch over to TV mode (page 54) ... Switch over to operate recorder (page 51) ...Timer overview on/off (page 22) ...Set picture format (page 16) ...Assist + menu on/off (page 30) ... -
Page 4: Control Unit Front Side Of The Device
Control unit front side of the device On/Off button: Switch on from the standby mode Switch off from the standby mode in the menu: to the left Radio on/off (back to TV mode) Switch on the radio from the standby mode in the menu: down Radio only for DVB reception, provided the station broadcasts this. -
Page 5: Connections Rear Side Of The Device - Xelos A 32/37
Connections rear side of the device – Xelos A 32/37 Common Interface (CI-Slot) Headphones connection S-VHS connection (AVS) (e.g. for camcorder) Video in (AVS) Audio in right (AVS) Audio in left (AVS) USB connection 1 (USB stick/card reader) mains switch ANT SAT ANT2 Satellite antenna... -
Page 6: Connections Rear Side Of The Device - Xelos A 42
Connections rear side of the device – Xelos A 42 Audio in left (AVS) Audio in right (AVS) Video in (AVS) S-VHS connection (AVS) (e.g. for camcorder) Headphones connection USB connection 1 (USB stick/card reader) Common Interface (CI-Slot) 220-240V~ 50/60Hz mains connection ANT2 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 100 platform in sets with Digital Recorder even enables dual reception of uncoded stations of DVB-T, DVB-C and DVB-S. -
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). -
Page 9: For Your Safety
For your safety 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 . -
Page 10: Environmental Protection
Never remove the back of the TV set yourself. Only have your TV device repaired or serviced by authorized television technicians. Only use ori gi nal accessories such as Loewe stands if possible (see Ac- cessories on page 60). Supervision Do not allow children to use the TV set without supervision or to play in the immediate vicinity of the TV set . -
Page 11: Initial Installation
+ 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 54 to find out how to operate other Loewe equipment. Connecting the TV set Connecting to the mains Remove the cover for the connections. -
Page 12: Turning The Set On/Off
Initial installation Turning the set on/off Switching the TV set to standby mode Activate the mains switch on the back/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 on/off button in the middle for about 2 seconds to switch the TV set on/off. - Page 13 Initial installation 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.
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Page 14: Positioning/Aligning The Dvb-T Antenna
Initial installation 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. -
Page 15: Operating Convenience
Operating convenience General information on menu operation Menus for the individual operating modes (TV, Radio, PIP, EPG, Teletext, PhotoViewer and DR archive, if equipped with Digital Recorder) are called with the MENU button. Other menus can be opened with other buttons on the remote control. -
Page 16: The Index In The Tv Set
Operating convenience The index in the TV set You can start all wizards and many operating functions directly from this point. The complete function scope of the TV set can thus be easily understood. Alphabetic sorting is preceded by the items Language, Integrated features and Repeat initial installation. -
Page 17: Tv Menu - Overview Diagram
Operating convenience TV menu – Overview diagram Picture Picture adjustment Sound via Contrast Sound effects Sound adjustment Colour intensity Headphone volume Colour temperature Loudness Brightness Sharpness more... Digital Noise Control (DNC) Loudspeaker sound Headphone sound more... Auto volume Image + AV output signal Picture format Maximum volume... -
Page 18: Daily Operation
Daily operation 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). ➠... -
Page 19: Select Video Source
Daily operation With the favourites lists You can save and call your favourite 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. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Sound
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. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Picture
Daily operation Adjusting the picture Call TV menu. TV menu Picture Picture adjustment Select Picture, go to the menu line below. TV menu Picture (standard values, TV digital) Picture adjustment Standard values (TV digital) Select the desired picture function, go to the menu line below. Make changes. -
Page 22: Button Functions
Daily operation Button functions Every operating mode of the TV set (TV, Radio, Teletext, EPG, PIP, PhotoViewer 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. - Page 23 Daily operation Status display ➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays. END: Show/hide status display. For MHEG-5, INFO button. 1 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.
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Page 24: Managing Stations
Managing stations 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 34). ➠... - Page 25 Managing stations 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.
- Page 26 Managing stations Change, delete, move, rename, restore station ➠ Change station can also be called via the station list (page 18). Call TV menu. Select Settings, go to the menu line below. Select Stations, go to the menu line below. Select Change stations, OK call list of stations.
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Page 27: Put Together / Change Favourites List
Managing stations 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. -
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. ➠ 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). -
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 Picture), the PIP function (Standard PIP or iPIP) and the position of the small picture. Start PIP menu ➠... -
Page 30: Electronic Programme Guide
Electronic Programme 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. -
Page 31: Configuring Epg
Electronic Programme Guide Calling additional information about the programmes ➠ Brief information about many 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 ➠... -
Page 32: Teletext
Teletext Teletext Your TV set supports the two operating systems TOP Text and FLOF. Up to 2,000 pages are stored so that you have quick access . Starting and ending Teletext Switch Teletext on / off. ARDtext ARD Text Politik: Die neuen Gesetzesentwürfe ... . Wird auch der Nahverkehr teurer? . -
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. Select the desired programme, OK to programme the recording. Change the appropriate recording data in the following menu Timer data (see also page 50, "The direct way to record"). -
Page 34: Radio
Radio 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. ➠ For TV sets with MHEG-5 software, the buttons may be configured differently by the provider. -
Page 35: Dvb
(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. -
Page 36: Software Update
Software update TV base software and DVB software Your TV set provides the option to update the TV basic and DVB soft- ware. The current software versions can be installed on your set with a USB stick. Contact your dealer for a software update by USB stick. The software can also be updated by different DVB reception paths (DVB- T, DVB-C, DVB-S However, the prerequisite for this is that the software is provided by the... - Page 37 If you have adapted the update settings: OK proceed. Select Start update, OK start update procedure. Software update wizard Current TV base software: Current DVB software: You can now search for new software. Please select the software type and start the search with the button.
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Page 38: Other Settings
Other settings Parental lock You can select and set various security options to prevent unauthorised use of the TV set and to protect your children from unsuitable pro- grammes. Defining the access code ( PIN) Call TV menu. Select Settings, go to the menu line below. -
Page 39: On-Screen Displays
Other settings On-screen displays You can select different settings in this menu which affect the on-screen displays. Call On-screen displays Call TV menu. Select Settings, go to the menu line below. Select Miscellaneous, go to the menu line below. Select On-screen displays, go to the menu line below. -
Page 40: Operating Additional Equipment
Operating additional equipment Connection wizard The connection wizard serves to connect accessory equipment optimally to the TV set, make changes to the wiring of the devices or remove mo- mentarily logged in equipment. The exact process of the wizard depends on the choice of equipment. - Page 41 Operating additional equipment Signal type New devices/modifications Signal type at socket AV1 (DVD) Automatic CVBS/YC CVBS Proceed Select the signal types of the individual devices one after another where necessary. Normally you should leave the setting on Automatic CVBS/YC (e.g. for DVD player/recorder) or Autom.- VHS/SVHS (e.g.
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Page 42: Devices To The Connections Av1/Av2/Avs
Operating additional equipment Devices to the connections AV1/AV2/AVS Accessory equipment such as DVD players, video and DVD recorders etc. can be connected to the TV set at the Euro-AV sockets AV1 and AV2 (see pages 5 and 6). The AV input AVS (see pages 5 and 6) offers the possibility of connecting a digital camera or a camcorder for example. - Page 43 Operating additional equipment Connecting a DVD recorder to the TV set ➠ DVD recorder is registered with the connection wizard. Switch off all equipment before connecting. Connect the Euro-AV output of the DVD recorder to the AV2 socket of the TV set. Use a fully equipped Euro-AV cable (available from your dealer) for this.
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Page 44: Devices To The Hdmi (Dvi) Connections
Your TV set shows 24p films (see glossary on page 62) which are output by a player connected via HDMI, e.g. Loewe BluTech Vision, automatically in the original 24p format. Film quality improvement (DMM) must be set to on (see page 21). -
Page 45: Devices To The Pc In Connection
Operating additional equipment Devices to the PC IN connection You can connect a PC to the PC IN socket for example and thus use the TV screen as a monitor. ➠ When connecting a PC or accessory equipment to the PC IN socket of the TV set, set one of the following screen resolutions on the PC / accessory equipment first. -
Page 46: Devices To The Component In Connection
Operating additional equipment Devices to the Component IN connection DVD players/recorders or a Set-Top-Box with Component Video connections can also be connected to the Cb/Pb Cr/Pr Y sockets (SD/HD-COMPONENT) of the TV set instead of to the EURO-AV sockets. The connecting cable with three cinch plugs each transfers the picture information with a better quality than a EURO-AV cable. -
Page 47: Sound Components Wizard
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. -
Page 48: Connecting Audio Amplifiers
Operating additional 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. -
Page 49: Assignment Of The Digital Audio Input
HDMI the digital transmission of picture and sound takes place via one connection. RS-232C interface (upgradable interface) You can connect either the Loewe Individual Sound Projector or a home network system of different manufacturers (e.g. AMX, Crestron) to your TV set via the upgradable RS-232C interface. -
Page 50: The Direct Way To Record
Operating additional 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. -
Page 51: Timer Recording With External Devices
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. -
Page 52: Photoviewer
Operating additional equipment PhotoViewer You can view photos in the standard JPEG format stored 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. - Page 53 Operating additional equipment Open folder ➠ Folders will only be displayed if they were created on the memory card / USB stick. Mark 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.
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Page 54: Operating Loewe Equipment
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. - Page 55 RADIO: short: fine tuning forward; long: search forward Stop 33156_024_Xelos_A32_42_GB_9_00_B55 55 33156_024_Xelos_A32_42_GB_9_00_B55 55 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;...
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Page 56: Rotating The Tv Set (Upgradable Interface)
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. -
Page 57: Troubleshooting
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. - Page 58 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.
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Page 59: Technical Data
Technical data General data Type Article number Dimensions for device without stand (W x H x D) in cm Dimensions for device with stand (W x H x D) in cm Weight for device without stand (approx.) in kg Weight for device with stand (approx.) in kg Display Picture diagonal in cm/picture format Resolution in pixels... -
Page 60: Accessories
Upgrade kit Audio AC3 / dts (Art.No. 89781.080): A fully fledged Dolby Digital decoder can be integrated in the TV set with the Audio AC3 upgrade kit. A surround system such as Loewe Individual Sound can then be connected. Adapter and cables: AUDIO LINK adapter 1.5 m... -
Page 61: Equipment Variants And Upgrade Kits
Accessories Equipment variants and upgrade kits TV type Xelos A 32 HD + 100 HD + 100/ Variants Digital Recorder – Single DVB-T/C Dual DVB-T/C – USB port Single DVB-S2 Art.No. 89565.081 Twin DVB-S2 – Art.No. 89565.080 Audio AC3 / dts Art.No. -
Page 62: Glossary
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. - Page 63 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.
- Page 64 Glossary 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.
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Page 65: Index
Assist + 8, 16 Factory settings picture/sound 21 Audio adjustment 20 Favourites 19 Audio amplifi ers 48 File folder 53 Auro Loewe Preceiver 47 First installation wizard 12 Auto format 21 FLOF 32 Automatic diming 21 AV audio signal 20... - Page 66 THE SOUNDLAB (PTY) LTD P.O. Box 31952, Kyalami 1684 Republic of South Africa Tel +27 - 1 14 66 47 00 Fax +27 - 1 14 66 42 85 Email loewe@mad.co.za © by Loewe Opta 290508 03.07.2008 15:39:59 03.07.2008 15:39:59...