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O p e r a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r a l l S L I M - T V s e t s SLIM-TV Metz Mondial 82 Slim Metz Bristol 82 Slim Metz Bristol 72 Slim...
Foreword Dear customer, thank you for selecting a Metz TV set with perfect 100 Hz tech- nology. 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.
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Contents 21. Setting the Country and Language..54 22. Setting Stations - Setting the reception mode ... . 55 22.1 TV-Standard for analogue stations..56 22.1 Analogue TV.
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 dimension.
• Always place the monitor on a solid, stable surface. • If a cold TV set is moved to a warm room, always allow any condensation on the screen to evaporate before swit- ching it on. • The TV set is intended for use in a dry room.
3. The Remote Control The remote control sends commands to the TV set by means of an infrared sig- nal. You must point it towards the TV set when using it. Note that the remote con- trol may interfere with the operation of other devices which use infrared signals (such as infrared headphones).
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3. The Remote Control Overview of the functions of the keys Switch to radio mode. Switch on from the standby state into radio mode Function keys: F1/F2/F3: press briefly to call the functions set in the factory. F1/F2/F3: press and hold to display a selection of special functions. AV: press to select one of the previously configured AV devices.
Switching on Switch on the TV set with the main switch. The TV set is now in standby mode and the red standby indicator lights. After about five seconds, the TV set swit- ches to programme position 1 or to the programmed initial programme position.
6. Station Selection Station selection and management of programme positions The TV set can store the settings for up to 2000 TV stations and 2000 radio stations in so-called pro- gramme positions. You can select any of these programme positions with the numeric keys, with the oval rocker key "P+/P-"...
Opening the Info INFO Information Contents Index Station selection Picture settings Sound settings AV playback Recording facilities: - Timer recording - Direct recording - AV copying Teletext Function keys DVB radio mode Electronic Programm Guide (EPG) Select the underlined text with the cursor. : further information : table of contents INFO...
8. Menu Control With the "TV menu", we provide you with an assistant to help you find your way through the many possible settings of the TV set. Don't be afraid to change any settings in the various menus. No changes will be saved unless you press the "OK"...
Opening the menu TEXT Gehörlose Börse Service BR-Intern Hörfunk Fernsehen Sport Bayern Schlagzeilen Übersicht ProSieben 09.56 talk talk talk..... . 334 10.56 S.O.S.Style &...
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Double font size You can double the size of the font used for Teletext pages with the F1 key. Pres- sing this key once displays an enlarged picture of the upper third of the page. Pressing it a second and third time dis- plays the centre and lower thirds of the page.
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5) Not possible with an external receiver ! 9. Teletext Displaying all Teletext marks If you have set marks for a programme position, you can display an overview of these marks by pressing the F3 key. The displayed list shows whe- re the marks are set.
10. AV Playback AV playback (devices with switching voltage) Playing back a recording from a video cassette, DVD, etc. on a connected AV device is called AV playback. In order to see the picture, you must programme your TV set to execute an automatic programme change at the EURO socket to which the AV devi- ce is connected.
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Opening the menu 10. AV Playback AV playback (devices without switching voltage) In order to see the played back picture, you must switch the TV set to playback mode. • Select any programme position. • Press the "AV" key. • Use the corresponding numeric key to select the AV device you want to use.
10.1 AV Playback VCR function The menu item "VCR" is not available in a 2 ** menu. Picture quality when playing back from tape devices The VCR function ensures an optimum picture quality when playing back recordings from tape devices such as video cassette recorders or cam- corders.
Opening the menu MENU Sound set,.prog.pos Sound settings, gen. Pict.set.,prog.posn. Pict. settings, gen. Change with – + Accept current Brightness value as default Standard value value. Use as default value: Yes EXIT The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation. Depending on the configuration of the TV set, the various menu items may be displayed in a different order and numbered differently.
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11. General Picture Settings Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. The picture settings zoom, vertical position, auto- matic zoom and panorama 2) 3) saved as general settings for all programme posi- tions. Setting the zoom /panorama mode Panorama can be set only on TV sets with a 16:9 screen.
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Opening the menu MENU Sound set,.prog.pos Sound settings, gen. Pict.set.,prog.posn. Pict. settings, gen. Change with – + Accept value with. EXIT The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation. Depending on the configuration of the TV set, the various menu items may be displayed in a different order and numbered differently.
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11. General Picture Settings Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. Rotation 2) 3) Rotation can be adjusted only on TV sets equipped with a suitable CRT. Adjusting the rotation: • Press the "MENU" key. The TV menu appears on the screen.
Opening the menu MENU Sound set,.prog.pos Sound settings, gen. Pict.set.,prog.posn. Pict. settings, gen. Change with – + Accept value with. EXIT The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation. Depending on the configuration of the TV set, the various menu items may be displayed in a different order and numbered differently.
11.2 Picture Settings for Programme via Station Table Individual picture settings for programme position xy: • Select the programme position whose picture settings you wish to change. • Press the "MENU" key. The TV menu appears on the screen. • Press the white key .
Opening the menu MENU Sound set,.prog.pos Sound settings, gen. Pict.set.,prog.posn. Pict. settings, gen. Change with – + Volume Accept current value as default Standard value value. Use as default value : EXIT The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation. Depending on the configuration of the TV set, the various menu items may be displayed in a different order and numbered differently.
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12. General Sound Settings Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. Setting SRS-WOW • Press the "MENU" key. The TV menu appears on the screen. • Press the blue key . The menu "Picture and sound"...
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Opening the menu MENU Sound set,.prog.pos Sound settings, gen. Pict.set.,prog.posn. Pict. settings, gen. Change with – + Accept value with. Volume control on EXIT The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation. Depending on the configuration of the TV set, the various menu items may be displayed in a different order and numbered differently.
12.1 Sound Settings for Programmes via TV Menu Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. Volume correction Various TV stations broadcast their programmes with different sound volumes. This volume diffe- rence can be minimised by correcting the volume. This adjustment remains active even if the stan- dard sound values are recalled.
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Opening the menu MENU Sound set,.prog.pos Sound settings, gen. Pict.set.,prog.posn. Pict. settings, gen. Change with – + Accept value with. Tone settings Speech EXIT The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation. Depending on the configuration of the TV set, the various menu items may be displayed in a different order and numbered differently.
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12.1 Sound Settings for Programmes via TV Menu Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. Forced mono It may happen that your TV set switches from mono to stereo in the middle of a programme, alt- hough no stereo sound is being transmitted.
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Opening the menu MENU 0010 Hessen 3 0009 Südwest 0008 0007 PRO 7 0006 RTL 2 0005 0004 SAT 1 0003 Bayern 3 0002 0001 : select Volume correction 0 Tone settings : go to the settings. Forced mono EXIT The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation.
13. Colour Standard Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. Normally, your TV set will automatically detect the colour standard (PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC44, PAL60, PALM or Pal N) transmitted by each sta- tion. If this does not function correctly for some programme positions, you can select the colour standard manually.
Opening the menu MENU Sound set,.prog.pos Sound settings, gen. Pict.set.,prog.posn. Pict. settings, gen. Change with – + Zoom value Accept value with Picture pos., vert. 0% Automatic zoom off EXIT The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation. Depending on the configuration of the TV set, the various menu items may be displayed in a different order and numbered differently.
15. Childlock With the aid of the childlock function, you can determine whether or not the TV set can be swit- ched on and which stations may be selected at which times. The childlock can be set such that: a) it is always active, b) one to six TV, radio or AV programmes (Prog A ...
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Opening the menu Recording control Timer setting Timer control Reminder Childlock Enter programme Prog A Kabel 1 Prog B position and save with Prog C ----- Prog D clear. Prog E ----- Prog F 15. Childlock b) Permitted programmes: Activate the childlock as described in step a). Use the corresponding numeric key to select the menu item "Permitted xx progs."...
16. Reminder The menu item "Reminder" is not available in a 2 ** menu. If you wish to be reminded of something while watching TV, you can set a reminder for any des- ired time. At this time, a window with the remin- der appears on the screen.
Opening the menu MENU Recording control Timer setting Timer control Reminder Childlock Clear the time with Save with Time 19:00 Abort with MENU EXIT The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation. Depending on the configuration of the TV set, the various menu items may be displayed in a different order and numbered differently.
17.1 Setting the Time Normally, the TV set will determine the current date and time from the Teletext signals of the cur- rently selected station (providing this station sends Teletext). If this is not the case, or if an incorrect date or time is displayed, you can set the date and time manually.
Opening the menu MENU Recording control Timer setting Timer control Reminder Childlock Change with – + Accept value with Lead time 5 min EXIT The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation. Depending on the configuration of the TV set, the various menu items may be displayed in a different order and numbered differently.
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17.2 Recording control Application example: You wish to record a programme received via DVB-T. The programme starts at 22:45 hours, ends at 23:40 hours and is broadcast on ITV. Set up a "manual timer" as described in Section 18, "Special Functions 2, Timer Overview" or set a timer with the aid of the EPG as described in Section 22.3 “Using EPG, Recording a Program- me".
Opening the menu 18. Special Functions Picture-in-Picture The picture-in-picture (PIP) function can only be used to display the picture from an AV device. Activating the PIP function: • The F1 key is pre-programmed with the picture-in-picture function. • You can use the cursor control keys to move the PIP picture on the screen.
18. Special Functions Normal/Speech Selection of "Normal" or "Speech" is des- cribed in Section 12.1, "Tone Settings". In this menu, you can temporarily select "Normal" or "Speech". The selection remains active until you switch to another programme position, switch to standby mode or switch the TV set off completely.
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Opening the menu Recording Preview Reminder Mon Tue Wed Thu – + 20:00 Das Erste Pr 6 Tagesschau SAT 1 22:45 SAT 1 Date 01.05. Planetopia Start 22:45 23:40 Recording device Videorecorder :select 0..9:set time :new timer :clear timer –...
18. Special Functions Direct recording of a programme If you wish to record the programme you are cur- rently watching, you can start a direct (one-touch) recording to make the current programme availa- ble to a recording device connected to the EURO sockets.
Opening the menu 16:9 full picture Zoom Standard 4:3 — Standard 4:3 Panorama 16:9 full picture — Panorama 16:9 full picture Zoom — 4) This menu item is available only on 16:9 TV sets. 18. Special Functions Picture format Adjusting the picture format •...
18. Special Functions Picture Position Adjusting the picture position • Press the F3 key until the window "Special func- tions 3" appears on the screen. • Press numeric key to select the func- tion "Picture position vertical". • You can now use the - + key to move the picture up and down on the screen so that, for example, the station logo or the subtitles are visible.
Opening the menu Special functions 2 Normal/Speech Timer overview Direct recording MENU Function for F3 Function for F2 Function for F1 EURO sockets DVB-C DVB-T Analog-TV Country Language Operating select save and clear. Function for F2 EXIT 18.1 Programming the Function Keys The remote control has four function keys: F1, F2, F3 and AV.
19. Sound Settings Mute Function In the menu "Sound settings", you can activate a two-stage mute function. When this function is active, the volume in TV mode can be reduced in two stages with the mute Activating the mute function •...
Not possible with an external receiver ! 20. EPG EPG is an Electronic Program Guide containing programme information for all important stations. It is broadcast by various stations (in Germany by Kabel1 and RTL 2) and also includes the data for the other TV stations in the country.
20.1 Activating the EPG The EPG function can be activated by briefly pres- sing the "EPG" key if an EPG programme position has been defined in the menu (see below). If no EPG programme position has been defined in the menu, the following applies.
20.2 Collecting EPG Data The Electronic Programme Guides are broadcast by several different stations, and the information is therefore present- ed in various layouts. You can thus choo- se between different EPGs with different appearances. • TV set with a single tuner: select the EPG programme position and leave it selected for 30 minutes •...
20.3 Using the EPG Once all of the EPG data have been collected, briefly pressing the "EPG" key displays the EPG with the current programme on the selected pro- gramme position highlighted. The following keys have special functions in EPG mode: Select a programme.
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Opening the menu Arts Education Children/School Sport Leicure Shows Current affairs Feature film Up to 9 subjects can be selected. detectiv documentary comedy game/quiz/contest motor sports magazine tourism/travel Not possible with an external receiver ! 20.3 Using the EPG Selecting a programme and viewing or setting a reminder In the EPG, you can select a programme with the cursor control key.
20.3 Using the EPG Recording a Programme Selecting a programme for recording: If you have a video recorder with the dialogue system, the EPG permits you to start a recording by pressing a single key. • Press the "EPG" key to open the EPG. •...
Opening the menu MENU Function for F3 Function for F2 Function for F1 EURO sockets DVB-C DVB-T Analog-TV Country Language Operating :select :save Selected language English Function for F3 Function for F2 Function for F1 EURO sockets DVB-C DVB-T Analog-TV Country Language Operating...
22. Setting Stations Setting the reception mode This TV set is capable of operating in three diffe- rent reception modes: Analogue TV: The broadcasting technology which has been used for many years. The signals can be received via a rooftop antenna or a cable. DVB-T: The new digital broadcasting technology whose signals can be received via an existing (analogue)
Opening the menu MENU Function for F3 Function for F2 Function for F1 EURO sockets DVB-C DVB-T Analog-TV Country Language Operating Change with – + Accept value with TV standard EXIT The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation. Depending on the configuration of the TV set, the various menu items may be displayed in a different order and numbered differently.
22.1 Setting Stations Analogue TV Terrestrial station search The terrestrial station search automatically sear- ches the entire range of available reception fre- quencies for stations. All stations which are found are placed in the station table which is displayed at the end of the search operation. If you are not satisfied with the order in which the stations are displayed, you can move them to other positions or delete unwanted stations...
Opening the menu MENU 0076 0075 0074 0073 TV France 0072 RTL 2 0071 0070 SAT 1 0069 Bayern 3 0068 0067 : select :go to the settings Colour standard SECAM EXIT The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation. Depending on the configuration of the TV set, the various menu items may be displayed in a different order and numbered differently.
22.2 Setting Stations Automatic DVB-T station search DVB-T station search The DVB-T station search operation searches the entire frequency band for TV and radio stations. All stations which are found are placed in separa- te TV and radio station tables. See Section 29. for details of DVB radio mode.
Opening the menu MENU Function for F3 Function for F2 Function for F1 EURO sockets DVB-C DVB-T Analog-TV Country Language Operating Change with – + Channel Accept value with Mod.-Parameter auto. Start station search Transmission 8k Mode Modulation64 QAM Mod. Parameter manuell The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation.
22.3 Setting Stations Automatic DVB-C station search DVB-C station search The DVB-C station search operation searches the entire frequency band for TV and radio stations. All stations which are found are placed in separa- te TV and radio station tables. See Section 29 for details of DVB radio mode.
Opening the menu MENU Function for F3 Function for F2 Function for F1 EURO sockets DVB-C DVB-T Analog-TV Country Language Operating Change with the Channel numeric keys or . Accept Frequency 64.500 Mhz Symbol rate – + value with Modulation Auto.mode Start station search Channel 04 Cable channel Frequency 64.500 Mhz Symbol rate...
23. Station Logo With the aid of the VPS signal, a station logo with a maximum length of 15 characters is automati- cally assigned to each station. If this automatic assignment does not work, or if you want to use a different logo, you can change the setting manually.
Opening the menu MENU 0010 Hessen 3 0009 Südwest 0008 0007 PRO 7 0006 RTL 2 0005 0004 SAT 1 0003 Bayern 3 0002 0001 : select :edit Moving, copying, deleting: programme Select station with (hold down to select a block) attributes or Select new position with the cursor station list.
25. Registering AV Devices AV (audio/video) devices are external devices which deliver video and/or audio signals (such as video recorders, DVD players, DVD recorders, etc.) and which can be connected to TV sets. All commonly available AV devices are listed in the menu "AV devices".
Opening the menu This menu item is not avai- lable in a 2 ** menu. MENU HiFi-Amplifier AV-Receiver Other device 2 Other device 1 Satellit / set top DVD Player 2 DVD Player 1 DVD/Videorec.2 DVD/Videorec.1 :select Connect as follows: :connect and clear.
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25. Registering AV Devices Data Logic • Press numeric key , use the - + key to select the correct signal types (OUT/IN) and press the "OK" key. (See also the operating instructions of the AV device.) • If desired, press numeric key name for the AV device and press the "OK"...
Opening the menu MENU HiFi-Amplifier AV-Receiver Other device 2 Other device 1 Satellit / set top DVD Player 2 DVD Player 1 DVD/Videorec.2 DVD/Videorec.1 Change with – + Accept value with Signal IN EXIT The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation.
25.1 Removing AV Devices This menu item is not available in a 2 ** menu. If desired, you can change the factory settings for AV devices (a video recorder on the EURO1 socket and a DVD player on the EURO2 socket). Removing an AV device from the TV set •...
Opening the menu MENU Function for F3 Function for F2 Function for F1 EURO sockets DVB-C DVB-T Analog-TV Country Language Operating Change with – + Accept value with Switch on with this station? EXIT The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation.
HiFi system, you must set the HiFi output to constant. You can then no longer adjust the volume and tone with the Metz remote control. The mute function remains active. If you want to be able to change the...
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Opening the menu MENU Function for F3 Function for F2 Function for F1 EURO sockets DVB-C DVB-T Analog-TV Country Language Operating Change with – + accept value with Mute (two-stage) off Sound via EXIT The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation.
28. Display Configuration This menu item is not available in a 2 ** menu. The green digital display on the front of the TV set can be programmed, as desired, to show the time or the current programme position. Setting the display configuration •...
Opening the menu 29. DVB Radio Mode To switch from TV mode to DVB radio mode, press the "R" key. To switch from DVB radio mode to TV mode, press the "TV" key. Setting DVB radio stations The available DVB radio stations are automatical- ly detected during a station search (see Section 22) and stored in a separate station table at the operating level for radio mode.
30. Scope of Operation The adjustable scope of operation for the TV set can be a great help in finding your way around the complex operating functions of the TV set. The scope of operation can be set to various levels, which are identified by asterisks.
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Opening the menu MENU Function for F3 Function for F2 Function for F1 EURO sockets DVB-C DVB-T Analog-TV Country Language Operating Change with – + accept value with Operation The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation. Depending on the configuration of the TV set, the various menu items may be displayed in a different order and numbered differently.
31. Operation without the Remote Control Operation without the remote control is provided as an emergency measure in case the batteries of your remote control are exhausted or the remote control is not readily available. The local controls (see also Section 35) are loca- ted behind the flap on the front of the TV set.
Headph. Vol. Sound mode Channel 2 Spatial Spatial Sound mode Channel 2 Balance 32. Connecting Headphones The headphone socket is located behind the flap on the front of the TV set. Open the flap as descri- bed in sections 31 and 35. We recommend the use of headphones with an impedance of at least 32 Ω.
35. Connections on the Front of the Set Astral, Mondial, Spectral Bristol Headphone socket, diameter 3.5 mm S-VHS or. Y/C in (e.g. camcorder) Audio in R/L (e.g. camcorder) FBAS/Video in (e.g. digital camera or camcorder)
35.1 Connections on the Rear of the Set Slot for a CI module with card slot (only if installed) DVB-S antenna socket (only if DVB-S is installed) Antenna socket EURO sockets for connection of external AV devices Cinch audio output The digital audio signal (AC3) provided by the set can be connected to external devices with the aid of an optical audio cable ("Tos-...
36. Copying between AV Devices Direct recording If you wish to copy a recording from one of the AV devices connected to your TV set (such as a DVD player) to another connected AV device (such as a video recorder), you must do this by means of a direct recording operation.
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36. Copying between AV Devices Direct recording then displayed. If further recording devices exist, you can select the desired device with the aid of the - + key. • Press the "OK" key to save the settings. • On the playback device (in this example, the DVD player) start the film which is to be copied.
37. Setting the Picture Format Some of the following menu items are not available on a 2 ** menu. Setting the picture format: • Select the AV programme position which deli- vers the picture by pressing the "AV" key and then pressing the numeric key corresponding to the device you want to use.
38. Glossary Automatic zoom When the automatic zoom function is active, pro- grammes broadcast in "widescreen format" (such as those in the 16:9 format) are expanded to fill as much of the screen as possible. If this function is inactive, the format of such pro- grammes is not adjusted automatically.
38. Glossary The result is a TV picture with the highest possible resolution, without any cross-colour or cross-lumi- nance interference. The CTI (Colour Transient Improvement) circuit is an electronic circuit which provides a perfect tran- sition between neighbouring areas of different colours on the screen and prevents "smudging"...
38. Glossary Progressive scan This function serves to improve the apparent sharpness and contrast, particularly for films play- ed back from DVD players connected via YUV (see page 68). In normal TV mode, the progressi- ve scan should be set to "Automatic". Rotation With this function, you can compensate for the effects of the Earth's magnetic field, which may...
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38. Glossary Is a registered trade mark of SRS Labs, Inc. The SRS WOW technology is used by Metz under a licence from SRS Labs, Inc. Tone settings The tone can be set to either "Normal" or "Speech". In the setting "Speech", the bass and treble components of the sound signal are set to make speech as easy to understand as possible.
TV set, which means that no exter- nal remote control is needed. • CI module 030 NM 1013 For decoding encrypted TV and radio stations. Ask your local dealer about any further upgrade kits. You can also find further information on our homepage: www.metz.de.
41. Basic differences between analog terrestrial reception and DVB-T Information for our dealers and interes- ted customers. In order to understand how the beha- viour of DVB-T receivers differs from that of the analog terrestrial receivers used until now, two things are important: digi- tal transmission and the simultaneous broadcasting network.
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41. Basic differences between analog terrestrial reception and DVB-T Addition Cancellation In most cases, only a few of the 8,192 carrier frequencies will be fully cancelled out and the information which is lost can be reconstructed by the error-correction function of the receiver. Reception beco- mes impossible only if very strong reflec- tions cause the loss of too many carrier frequencies.
Problem TV set does not react • No line of sight between the to commands from the remote control • Sunlight is shining directly on • Batteries of the remote control • TV set has been switched off • Fault in the internal processor. Incorrect colours, •...
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Problem Direct recording of an • The Data Logic video recorder analogue terrestrial station (received via roof 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.
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Problem A film in 16:9 format • The picture format for this pro- is played back from an AV device, but is displayed in 4:3 for- mat. The menu of a con- • The AV device has been regis- nected AV device (such as a DVD play- er) is not visible on the TV screen.
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