Foreword Dear customer, thank you for purchasing this Metz product. We have equipped this TV set with a menu system which uses "file cards" and believe that this will provide you with a user interface that is easy to under- stand.
1. Installation • Take care that no bright artificial light or sunshi- ne falls directly on the screen. This could cause reflections which have a negative effect on the brilliance of the picture. • The optimum viewing distance is about five times the screen diagonal dimen- sion.
2. Safety notes • Always place the monitor on a solid, stable sur- face. • If a cold TV set is moved to a warm room, always allow any condensation on the screen to evaporate before switching it on. • The TV set is intended for use in a dry room. If, in exceptional circumstances, you use it out- doors, take care that is protected against moi- sture (rain, splashed water, dew).
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2. Safety notes switched off. You should therefore disconnect the power cable and aerial cable from their out- lets or from the TV set in the case of a thunder- storm. • The monitor may be opened and repaired only by a qualified person.
3. Remote control unit The Metz remote control unit RG 12 can be used to remotely control all Metz TV sets with the type designation "TH" (see the Operating Instructions of the TV set or look at the label on the back of the set) or later models (such as TK, TL, ...)
3. Remote control unit The most important keys in normal use the last station watched before the set was switched off is selected. OFF (standby) Numeric keys (direct station selection) P+ / P-: next/previous programme position Volume control Also used to change settings in the menu Return to previously selected pro- gramme position...
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3-digit code. • TV (TV-Gerät) The TV level is already programmed for Metz TV sets with the type designa- tion "TH". This programming cannot be changed. • VCR 1 (Video recorder 1)
3. Remote control unit c) Press the F1 key: the LED blinks once. d) Enter the desired code (see the code list) with the numeric keys. If this code is accepted, the LED again blinks twi- ce. If the code does not exist in the table, the LED lights for about two seconds.
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3. Remote control unit K e y 0...9 P +/– < > Vol.+/– Mute Menu Text Info green white yellow blue Select * In preparation: If the TV set is switched on, the current operating level is indicated. ** AV-Link with Panasonic VCR Note: The assignments of the operating levels to the device functions apply only for the AV devices...
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3. Remote control unit K e y D V D On / Standby Return Angle Audio Subtitle 0...9 Numeric keys: title selection P +/– Cursor up / down < > Cursor left/right OK / Enter Vol.+/– TV volume +/– Mute Mute TV Menu MENU...
Call the menu INFO Information Contents (1/2) Index Programme selection Picture settings Sound settings AV playback / recording / satellite recording Teletext Function key Satellite radio mode Use the cursor to select an underlined text. OK: further information INFO: help index Previously visited pages: backwards 4.
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4. General operating notes Using the menus With the „TV menu“, we help you to find your way through the many operating functions of your TV set. Do not hesitate to try out the options in the various menus. Any changes you make become permanently effective only if you save them by pressing the „OK“...
5. Daily operation Switching on Switch on the TV set with the main switch. The red standby indicator lights. Then enter the desired programme position on the numeric keys of the remote control unit. Alternatively, simply press the key with the TV set in standby mode to select the programme position you were watching before the set was switched off.
If you wish to reduce the operating scope of your TV set, please consult your local Metz dealer. The operating scope of the TV set is indicated by asterisks in the menus and can be reduced in two stages in order to prevent inadvertent changing of certain settings.
5.2 Operating scope The full TV menu is displayed A reduced TV menu is displayed. The follo- wing functions are no longer available: - Special picture settings such as panorama, CTI, noise reduction, picture sharpness, etc. - Special sound settings such as stereo wide, spati- al sound, balance, tone settings, etc.
6. Setting the language and country In a menu with two asterisks (**), the set- tings for the menu items "Language" and "Country" cannot be changed. Setting the language for the TV menu You can select one of the available languages for the display of the TV menu.
Call the menu MENU Operation Function for AV* Picture-Volume Function for F3* AV devices Function for F1* EURO sockets* Station table Station search Timer Country* Configuration Language* : select, OK: go to Station search (START) settings. * The number of subjects and sections displayed here depends on the opera- ting scope setting.
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7. Programming stations Executing a station search • Press the „MENU“ key to display the TV menu. • Press the white key to display the station table. • Move the cursor to en empty programme posi- tion (or to a position containing a station you wish to replace with the new station).
Call the menu MENU Picture-Volume AV devices Station table Station table Timer Configuration Change value with Channel + and - Frequency 182.31 MHz Confirm with OK Scan operation 7. Programming stations • In the setting window which is then displayed, move the cursor to „Channel“...
8. Station logo Each station which transmits VPS signals also sends a station logo with up to eight characters, which is automatically assigned to this station in the station list. If this automatic function does not work correctly, or if you want a different station logo, you can overwrite the logo manually.
Call the menu MENU 009 MDR 008 SW 3 007* Picture-Volume 006 PRO 7 AV devices 005 RTL Station table Station table 004 SAT 1 003 Bayern 3 Timer 002 ZDF Configuration 001 ARD F1: End Move, copy, delete: Select one or more stationswith OK. Move cursor to new position White: Clear all + = copy, - = move, II = delete...
10. Selecting stations Station selection and programme posi- tion management Your TV set can manage up to 999 programme positions in the station table. You can select these programme positions with the numeric keys, with the oval „P+/P-“ rocker key or via the station table.
Call the menu MENU Picture-Volume AV devices Station table Sound set.prog.po Sound settings, gen. Timer Pict. set.,prog. posn.* Configuration Pict. settings, gen. : select, Brightness OK: go to Standard value settings. Accept 61 as the standard value: * The number of subjects and sections displayed here depends on the opera- ting scope setting.
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11. Picture settings, general In a menu with two asterisks (**), the set- tings for certain menu items cannot be changed. Panorama function This setting can be made only on 16:9 TV sets. The panorama function can be used to expand "normal"...
Call the menu MENU Picture-Volume AV devices Sound set.prog.po Station table Sound settings, gen. Timer Pict. set.,prog. posn.* Configuration Pict. settings, gen. : select, These settings apply to the currently selected programme OK: go to position. settings. 11.1 Picture settings for a specific programme position ...
12. Sound settings, general In a menu with two asterisks (**), the set- tings for certain menu items cannot be changed. You can adjust the sound settings (volume, treble, bass, etc.) for all programme positions and save these settings as the standard values. These stan- dard values can be recalled at any time by pres- sing the „OK“...
Call the menu MENU Picture-Volume AV devices Station table Sound set.prog.po Sound settings, gen. Timer Pict. set.,prog. posn.* Configuration Pict. settings, gen. : select, OK: go to Volume control settings. * The number of subjects and sections displayed here depends on the opera- ting scope setting.
12.1 Sound settings for a specific programme position .. In a menu with two asterisks (**), the set- tings for certain menu items cannot be changed. If the standard settings are not satisfactory for cer- tain programme positions, you can define diffe- rent settings for these positions with the menu item „Sound settings for Pr...“.
HiFi system, you must set the HiFi output to con- stant. If you do this, it is no longer possible to adjust the sound with the Metz remote control (except for the mute function If you want to be able to adjust the sound with the Metz remote control, you must set the HiFi output to variable.
12.3 Sound settings In the menu "Sound settings" you can activate a volume reduction (two-stage muting) function. If this function is active, you can reduce the volume in TV mode in two stages with the key "Mute" Activating the volume reduction function •...
Call the menu MENU Picture-Volume AV devices Sound set.prog.po Station table Sound settings, gen. Timer Pict. set.,prog. posn.* Configuration Pict. settings, gen. : select, Centre volume OK: go to Satandard value settings. Accept 55 as the standard value: OK 12.4 Centre loudspeaker If you use a surround-sound system for playing back the TV sound signal, the TV set acts as the centre loudspeaker.
13. Colour standard In a menu with two asterisks (**), the set- tings for the menu item "Colour standard" cannot be changed. Your TV set normally detects the colour standard (PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC44, PAL60, PAL M) automatically. If this automatic function does not work, you can select the colour standard manually.
Call the menu MENU Operation Function for AV* Picture-Volume Function for F3* AV devices Function for F1* EURO sockets* Station table Station search Timer Country* Configuration Configuration Language* : select, Brightness of Display 3 Permanent display OK: go to settings. Operation Function for AV* Picture-Volume...
15. Childlock With this function, you can determine when the TV set can be switched on and which program- mes may be viewed at specific times. The child- lock may be set: a) for all programmes, b) so that one to six programmes (Prog A ... Prog F), called permitted programmes can still be viewed, c) so that all or all permitted programmes may be...
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Call the menu Picture-Volume AV devices Time settings Station table Timer control Timer Timer Reminder* Configuration Childlock : select, OK: go to Code * * * * settings. * The number of subjects and sections displayed here depends on the opera- ting scope setting.
16. Reminder In a menu with two asterisks (**), the set- tings for the menu item "Reminder" cannot be changed. If you want to be reminded of something while watching television, you can set a reminder time. At this time, a box with the reminder appears on the screen of the TV set.
Call the menu MENU Picture-Volume AV devices Time settings Station table Timer control Timer Timer Reminder* Configuration Childlock : select, OK: go to Time - - : - - settings. 17. Timer control In a menu with two asterisks (**), the set- tings for the menu items "Switch-on time"...
18. Setting the time When the TV set is switched on with the main switch, it normally gets the date and time from the data transmitted with the programme (if it is tuned to a station which transmits Teletext). If the data are not received correctly, or if the sta- tion you are watching does not send such data, you can set the date and time manually.
Call the menu MENU Operation Function for AV* Picture-Volume Function for F3* AV devices Function for F1* EURO sockets* Station table Station search Timer Country* Configuration Language* : select The function key can be programmed with any desired menu item function.
20. Special functions Picture-in-picture (PIP) The remote control unit has three function keys: F1 and F3. These keys are pre-programmed in the factory. The PIP picture can be used to display a second TV station or the picture from an AV device. Calling picture-in-picture (PIP) function: •...
Call the menu SAT 1 PRO 7 Not possible with an external satellite receiver! 20. Special functions 9-programme overview With this function, you can open an overview of the current programme position and the next eight positions. The nine small programme windows are updated at intervals.
20. Special functions Picture format Calling the picture format function: • If "F1" is already programmed with the function "Picture format ", briefly press the "F1" key; otherwise, hold the "F1" key depressed until "Special functions 1" is displayed and then press key and select the desired picture format.
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Double font size When viewing Teletext pages, you can switch to a larger font with the F1 key. The first time you press this key, the upper third of the page is displayed with the large font. Pressing it again displays the centre third of the page and pres- sing it a third time displays the bottom third of the page.
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3) Not possible with an exter- nal satellite receiver! 21. Teletext Teletext: displaying active marks If marks are set for a programme position, pressing the F3 key displays a list of all marks, showing where they are set. Pressing F3 again hides the list. With the list displayed, you can select any des- ired mark with the numeric keys.
22. AV devices AV (Audio/Video) devices are devices which provide picture and/or sound signals for play- back on your TV set (for example, video cas- sette recorders, DVD players, etc.). In the menu „AV devices“, the setting window displays a list of all common AV units. Always connect AV devices exactly as shown in the connection diagram in the TV menu of your TV set!
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Call the menu In a menu with two aste- risks (**), the settings for this menu item cannot be changed. MENU Operation Function for AV* Picture-Volume Function for F3* AV devices Function for F1* EURO sockets* Station table Station search Timer Country* Configuration...
22.1 AV playback AV playback (Devices with switching voltage) AV playback is the term for playing back video- cassettes, DVDs, etc. from an AV device for vie- wing them on a TV set. In order to view the pictures, you must program- me your TV set so that it automatically switches to the AV programme position when a signal is received at the EURO socket to which the AV...
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Call the menu AV-menu Playback Pr1 ARD record? In a menu with two aste- risks (**), the settings for the menu item "VCR" can- not be changed. 22.1 AV playback This mode remains active until the TV set is swit- ched to another programme position.
22.2 Copying between AV devices • Select any programme position. • Press the „AV“ key to display the „AV menu Playback“. • Select the AV playback device with the numeric keys. • The TV set switches from the current programme to the selected playback device.
Not possible with an external satellite receiver! 23. EPG - NexTView NexTView is an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for all important programme providers. This EPG is transmitted by various stations and also contains the programme data for the other stations. The TV set needs about 20 minutes to collect the large amount of data for the first time.
23.1 Activating the EPG NexTView The EPG function can be switched on and off as desired. It is set to "On" in the factory. On all programme positions where NexTView is received, the TV set displays the following message after a short delay: This station is sending NexTView (EPG).
23.2 Collecting NexTView data The EPG NexTView is transmitted by various stations and the information pro- vided by each station may differ. You thus have a choice between several dif- ferent NexTView programme guides. • On TV sets with only one tuner (e.g. if your set has been converted and has only one satellite tuner): Switch to the NexTView programme...
23.3 Using NexTView Once all of the data have been collected, pres- sing the "EPG" key displays the NexTView pro- gramme guide, showing the programme current- ly running on this programme position. The left column of the EPG shows the keys with special functions in this mode: P+/P- Select a programme Watch the selected programme or set a...
Music Education Children/School All programmes Sport Selection Leisure Shows Interest Interest Current affairs Users Feature film Record Station selection Up to eight stations can be selected Music Education Children/School All programmes Sport Selection Leisure Interest Interest Shows Current affairs Users Feature film Record Station selection...
23.3 Using NexTView Recording a programme If you have a Metz video recorder with dialogue system, the NexTView programme guide permits you to start a recording by pressing a single key. • Open the NexTView programme guide. • Use the "P+/P-" rocker key to select the pro- gramme you want to record.
Call the menu MENU Operation Function for AV* Function for F3* Picture-Volume Function for F1* AV devices EURO sockets* Station table Station search Sat system Timer Country* Configuration Configuration Language* LNB voltage H 18V+ : select, OK: go to LNB supply voltage settings.
24. Sat system DiSEqC system The DiSEqC system permits your TV set to con- trol the SAT system via the existing antenna cable. It is a prerequisite for reception from more than two satellites (e.g. reception from Astra, Eutelsat and Hotbird). It is not yet necessary to upgrade SAT systems which are used only for reception from Astra.
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Call the menu MENU Operation Function for AV* Function for F3* Picture-Volume Function for F1* AV devices EURO sockets* Station search Station table Sat system Timer Country* Configuration Configuration Language* 22 kHz signal On Tone burst signal : select, OK: go to 22 kHz sign.
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24. Sat system LNB frequencies for Sat A, Sat B, etc. The LNB frequencies are used for switching bet- ween the high band and the low band. In the fac- tory, these frequencies are set to the standard values of 9.75 GHz for the low band and 10.60 GHz for the high band.
Call the menu MENU Operation Function for AV* Function for F3* Picture-Volume Function for F1* AV devices EURO sockets* Station table Station search Sat system Timer Country* Configuration Configuration Language* : select, OK: go to Sation search (START) settings. Possible only if a satellite upgrade kit is installed! 25.
26. Specific Sat station search In the menu „Station table“, you can search for individual Sat stations or enter their parameters manually. Direct frequency input or starting the station search • Press the „MENU“ key to open the TV menu. •...
Call the menu AV menu Playback EURO1 EURO2 Pr 23 ARD record ? AV menu Record The signal connection is protec- tedand remains active even in standby mode. You cannot select all of the available devi- ces. Wuold you like to ... save the connection? change the recording device? Videorecorder...
28. Sat timer recording If your TV set is equipped with a satellite receiver, you can use the“Sat timer recording“ menu in the TV to.record satellite programmes on your video recorder. • Press the „MENU“ key to open the TV menu. •...
Call the menu MENU Operation Function for AV* Function for F3* Picture-Volume Function for F1* AV devices EURO sockets* Station search Station table Sat system Timer Country* Configuration Language* : select menu item Switch on with this station? Yes 29. Initial programme position You can define a so-called initial programme position in this TV set.
30. Operation without the remote control unit The following procedures are intended only for cases where the batteries of the remote control unit are exhausted or the remote control unit is not available. The TV controls are at the front of the set. Depen- ding on the TV model, they are located underne- ath a cover which can be opened by pressing at the marked position.
32. Options • Satellite upgrade kit 081 NH 1017 for reception of satellite stations without the need for a separate Sat receiver. • Satellite upgrade kit 083 NH 1014 similar to the above, but also capable of recei- ving unencrypted ADR (Astra Digital Radio) sta- tions.
33. Connecting headphones The headphone socket is located on the front of the TV set. On many models, you must first open a cover by pressing at the marked location in order to expose the socket. We recommend using headphones with an impe- dance of at least 32 Ω.
35. Glossary AV programme position AV devices have one or more sockets, depending on the model. These sockets are labelled on the device, for example with AV1. These sockets can be selected on the AV device and the selected socket is shown on the display of the AV device, for example A1 for socket AV1.
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35. Glossary Tone settings You can switch the tone settings between „Nor- mal“ and „Speech“. Volume correction The sound signals from different stations may vary considerably in their volume. You can correct the volume of a particularly loud or soft station so that it is similar to that of the other stations.
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35. Glossary Forced mono In some cases, your TV set may switch from mono to stereo during a programme, although the sta- tion is not transmitting a stereo signal. This is nor- mally due to the local reception conditions. If you activate „forced mono“...
Problem The TV set does not • There is no visual contact bet- react to commands from the remote con- trol unit. • Sunlight is falling directly on • The batteries in the remote • The TV set has been switched •...
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Problem Immediate recording • The Data Logic video recorder of a terrestrial sta- tion (received via your house antenna or cable) with Data Logic does not work. General problems • The AV device has not been with an external AV device connected to the TV set.
Service-socket – for service-technician Center in – Audio in – external Sur- if cinch sockets are in use, round-set scart-socket 1 is switched of Video in – component-signal (f.e. DVD-player) Speaker-sockets – for external speakers, impedance 4Ohm (f.e. Metz 10LH10)
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