Dear customer, thank you for choosing a Metz product. Before using the TV set for the first time, you should read these operating instructions carefully. Your METZ-WERKE Standards Safety Notes Overview 3.1 Scope of Delivery ....7 3.2 Connections...
This monitor is an information-technology device and complies with the following directives and standards of the European Union: • 89/336/CEE dated 3 May 1989 with subsequent modifications (Directive 92/31/CEE dated April 1992 and Directive 93/68/CEE dated 22 July 1993) • 73/23/CEE dated 19 February 1973 with subsequent modifications (Directive 93/68/CEE dated 22 July 1993) •...
Mains connection and operation In order to safely disconnect the monitor from the mains supply, turn off the main power switch and remove the mains cable from the outlet socket. Connect the monitor only to a correctly installed and earthed mains outlet sok- ket.
Batteries If swallowed, batteries can cause serious injuries. For this reason, keep batteries out of reach of children. If some- one swallows a battery, consult a doctor immediately. Remove exhausted batteries immediately from the remote control, since they may leak and damage the remote control.
The TFT monitor offers a multitude of connections for external devices such as personal computers, DVD players, video recorders, video cameras, etc. Regardless of whether the pictures come from the TV receiver, a video recorder or a PC, they are displayed with high resolution and free of distortion on the absolutely flat screen.
Immediately after receipt, inspect your new TFT monitor for possible transport damage and check that all parts have been delivered. The supplier can accept your claims for transport damage only if you inform him of this before putting the monitor into service for the first time. If anything is missing, please call our service hotline. Keep the packing materials for re-use if you have to transport the monitor again.
3.2 Connections Mains switch SCART 2 – e.g. for connection of a video recorder S-VIDEO (Y/C) – e.g. for connection of a camcorder with S-Video connector SERIAL - RS232 interface for service purposes PC DVI-I - PC input connector (RGB for analogue signals, DVI for digital signals). If your PC has an analogue VGA output, use the enclosed video cable DVI-I to 15-pin HD-Sub for connecting it to the monitor.
3.3 Keys and Functions of the Remote Control Before you can control your TFT monitor with the remote control, you must plug it into a mains socket and switch it on with the mains switch. The infrared remote control will operate correctly only if there are no physical obstacles between it and the infra- red sensor located at the bottom of the front side of the monitor.
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• TV (TV set) The TV control level is already programmed for this Metz TV set. No other code can be entered. • VCR1 (video recorder 1) VCR 2 (video recorder 2) DVD player HiFi (amplifier, tuner, tape deck, etc.)
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Determining which codes are already programmed (read-out mode) After execution of the steps a). . . c), you have about 15 seconds to enter the code. After this, the TV automatically returns to the TV level. a) To determine which code is programmed for an operating level, first execute steps 1.1 a) to b). b) Then enter the code 002 with the numeric keys.
Switch off all devices, including the TFT monitor, before making any connections between them. 4.1 Unpacking and Positioning Selecting the installation position Viewing direction • Although the TFT monitor has a very wide viewing angle, the picture will be best if you view it directly from the front.
Remove the adhesive tape from the top of the box and fold the top flaps of the box outwards. Remove the two polystyrene corner blocks and remove the accessory box. The accessory box is located at one end, on the rear side of the monitor. Before removing the monitor from its box, assemble the table-foot1), the wall bracket1) or the glass con- sole1) and place it in the intended installation position.
4.3 Connecting and Switching On Connecting (see the picture on page 8 for an overview of the connections) Insert the mains cable into the input socket on the monitor and plug the other end into an outlet socket. • Cable outlet or terrestrial antenna •...
• Satellite receiver Switch on your satellite receiver and press the AV key on the remote control to switch on the monitor. Note that you may have to press the AV key several times, depending on the SCART socket to which your receiver is connected.
4.5 Basic TV-Menu Settings Menu language Your monitor can display the TV menu in any of six languages (German, English, French, Italian, Dutch or Spanish). To change the preset language, open the main menu and select the menu item SETUP. In the sub-menu, activate the menu item LANGUAGE and select the desired language: Changing the menu properties To change the display of the TV menu or the time it remains displayed if you make no further entries, open the...
Automatic station search • Press the TV key to switch on the monitor. • Press the MENU key (8) to open the TV menu. • Use the cursor key to move to the sub-menu "Inputs". • Use the cursor key to select "Setup".
Sorting the TV stations Note: before sorting the station table, you should delete any stations you do not need! 1. Press the TV key to switch on the monitor. 2. Press the MENU key to open the TV menu. 3. Use the cursor key to open the sub-menu "Inputs".
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9. Deleting a single station: select the station to be deleted with the cursor key and press the red key to delete it. 10. Deleting several contiguous stations: select the first station you want to delete and press the green key. Then select the last station you want to delete and press the yellow key.
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Auto-adjust function The first time an analogue video format (RGB) is used, the TFT monitor automatically executes the auto-adjust func- tion. While this is running, the display on the screen moves back and forth slightly in order to determine the opti- mum position and display format.
Switching on • Turn on the power for the TFT monitor by setting the mains switch to the position "I". • The standby LED on the infrared sensor lights (red). • Press any of the numeric keys or the "TV" key on the remote control to switch the monitor to TV mode.
To make your own individual settings, select the option "USER". Mute function • Press the key on the remote control. The sound is muted and the following info window is displayed on the screen for about three seconds: • To switch the sound on again, press the control.
Aspect ratio You can use the menu item DISPLAY > FORMAT > ZOOM to select one of several pre-defined aspect ratios. The menu item USER ZOOM permits you to define your own user aspect ratio. To activate this setting, select the menu item ZOOM and then USER ZOOM.
Teletext There are three types of Teletext information which can be received with the TFT monitor: FLOF (Fasttext), TOP-Text and Level 1.5. • Select a station which transmits Teletext. • Press the TEXT key on the remote control to display the Teletext information. •...
5.6 Operation with External Devices Video recorder • Ensure that the TFT monitor and the video recorder are both switched off. There are three ways of connecting a video recorder to the TFT monitor: - via the antenna input (see the operating instructions for your video recorder); - with a SCART cable connected to input SCART1 or SCART2;...
Manual station search 1. Press the TV key to switch on the monitor and press the MENU key. 2. Use the cursor key to open the sub-menu "Inputs". 3. Use the cursor key to select the sub-menu "Settings" and press the 4.
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Picture-in-picture The picture-in-picture (PIP) function permits you to display a video picture in a small window while displaying signals from a PC. • The menu item "Picture-in-picture" can be found in the menu INPUTS > SOURCE > PC(DVI) / PC(RGB) and is used to select the source of the picture in the small window.
If a problem occurs while you are using the TFT monitor, please read the following fault symptoms and try out the suggested remedies before sending the monitor in for repair. In some cases, you can rectify the fault easily. If, for example, the mains cable of the monitor is not plugged into an outlet socket, or if there is some problem with the antenna, you might assume (incorrectly) that the monitor itself is faulty.
Red LED: lights in standby mode Previous programme position Next programme position Volume – Volume + Switch on from standby mode Local Controls In menu: cursor down In menu: cursor up In menu: back to previous menu In menu: next menu Open menu Blue LED: lights in TV mode...
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