User Guide CONTENTS Introduction ........2 Common Interface Slot (Only in Freeview Mode) ....... 17 HDMI ..........2 Timer Setting Menu ......17 General Settings Menu ......18 Safety is Important ......... 2 PC Menu Operation (VGA) ....20 In the box ........2 PC Settings Menu ........
You may already be familiar with using a similar product but please take time to read these instructions which have been written to ensure you get the very best from your purchase. Throughout the remainder of this user guide the Technika Advanced IDTV will be referred to as the ‘TV’.
User Guide SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE Take note of the following safety information which appears on the back of this TV. CAUTION! TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVER OR SCREWS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IDTV CAUTION! CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS DEVICE. CAUTION! USAGE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE. Important This TV generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with these instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
User Guide PARTS IDENTIFICATION Front View 1. MENU Accesses the TV menus 8. Standby LED 2. CH- Selects the next channel down 9. Remote Control Sensor 3. CH+ Selects the next channel up 4.
User Guide Remote Control When using the remote control, aim it towards the remote control sensor on the TV. The function of some buttons will vary depending on the source being used (e.g. TV or DTV). 1. STANDBY Switches the TV to Standby or On 2.
IDTV REMOTE CONTROL Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Remove the battery compartment cover at the rear of the remote control by depressing the retaining clip. 2. Install the supplied AAA batteries as shown, ensuring the polarity matches that shown in the battery compartment. 3.
User Guide FITTING THE STAND Before using the TV for the fi rst time, you should fi t the stand to the TV. NOTE: You do not have to fi t the stand if you are mounting the TV on a wall. See Wall Mounting on page 11.
IDTV CONNECTING THE TV WARNING! ENSURE THE TV AND ALL ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT IS UNPLUGGED FROM THE MAINS BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS! Connecting the TV Antenna Connect the TV antenna to the aerial socket with a 75 ohm co-axial plug. For best results use a high gain TV aerial, preferably roof or loft mounted.
User Guide Component Input (YPbPr cables) You can connect this TV to a compatible device using YPbPr cables. Connect the red, green and blue outputs to the matching coloured inputs on the compatible device. An additional audio input is required. Wall Mounting 1.
IDTV OPERATING THE TV NOTE: Throughout this User Guide the buttons referred to will be on the remote control unless otherwise stated. Basic Operating Instructions Switching on for the fi rst time When the POWER (STANDBY) button on the remote control is pressed to turn the TV on, the indicator light on the front of the TV changes from red to green.
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User Guide Volume 1. Press the Vol +/Vol - buttons to increase/decrease the volume. The volume level will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. Mute 1. Press the MUTE button to mute the sound. The Mute symbol will be displayed at the bottom left hand side of the screen.
IDTV Sound Format Press the SMODE button on the remote control for the sound options. Choose from the following settings displayed at the bottom left hand side of the screen: • Personal • Voice • Music • Theatre Menu Operations The on screen menus allow you to adjust and control the TV.
User Guide • MID • HIGH Sound Menu Options This menu gives options for adjusting the TV sound. The following options are available: VOLUME – Allows you to adjust the volume level. SOUND MODE – Allows you to select preset levels of bass and treble.
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IDTV Manual Tuning (TV/Analogue Mode) This menu gives options for manually adjusting the TV tuning. Program – Allows you to change the TV channel. Sound System – Allows you to select the TV sound system. Choose between: • I • DK •...
User Guide Program Edit (TV/Analogue) 1. Press the button to move a channel. 2. Press the GREEN button to add or remove a channel from the favourites list. 3. Press the YELLOW button to skip a channel NOTE: Once a channel is skipped, you can no longer select the channel using the CH+ / CH- buttons.
IDTV • 60 MIN • 75 MIN • 90 MIN • 105 MIN • 120 MIN When the set time is met the TV will turn off automatically. OSD Timer (On Screen Display Timer) - Allows you to adjust the length of time the On Screen Menu displays, choose from the following settings: •...
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User Guide System Lock This menu allows you to prevent use of various aspects of the TV. Once the System Lock is enabled, enter the PIN code (the default PIN code is 0000) and then press the OK button to access the feature. System Lock –...
IDTV PC Menu Operation (VGA) PC Settings Menu You can use your TV as a monitor for your personal computer by using a VGA cable. Sound from your personal computer may also be played through the TV. This requires the audio output of the personal computer to be connected to the Audio Input Socket (PC) connection on the TV.
User Guide USING TELETEXT (TV/Analogue Mode) Teletext is an information system that displays text on your TV screen. Using the teletext control buttons you can view pages of information that are listed in the teletext index. NOTE: No on-screen menus can be displayed in text mode. The contrast, brightness and colour cannot be changed but the volume control is still available.
IDTV Page Hold If the page of text you have selected contains sub-pages, these will automatically be displayed in order with a delay to allow you to read the page. 1. Press the HOLD button to stop the next subpage being displayed. The hold symbol will appear in the top left hand corner of the screen.
User Guide OPERATING THE FREEVIEW TV Using the Freeview for the First Time Freeview allows you to access a wide range of digital channels. The Freeview channels will have been auto-tuned when the TV was switched on for the fi rst time. Menu Operations Electronic Program Guide The Electronic Program Guide (EPG) is only available in Freeview mode.
IDTV Setting Reminders You can set a reminder for any programme in the next 7 days. Once a reminder is set, the TV will automatically return to the selected channel. 1. To set a reminder, select a programme using the buttons. 2.
User Guide USING YOUR COMMON INTERFACE SLOT Common Interface The Common Interface (CI) slot is designed to accept the Conditional Access Module (CAM) and Smart Card in order to view the pay TV programmes and additional services. Contact your Pay Per View TV service provider to get more information about the modules and subscription.
IDTV TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE To assist in locating possible faults use the help guide below. TROUBLESHOOTING No picture, no sound Check that TV is correctly plugged in. Check the TV is connected to a suitable power source. Check the electrical supply is turned on. No Picture Ensure that the TV is powered on.
User Guide CARE AND MAINTENANCE Disposal UK: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Separate disposal facilities exist, for your nearest facilities see www.recycle-more.co.uk or in-store for details. ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005 Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
IDTV SPECIFICATIONS Specifi cations of the TV that you have just purchased may vary from the information in this table due to technical innovations. Picture system PAL/SECAM Audio system B/G, D/K, I, L, L’ 1.5W+1.5W Audio output External input port COMPONENT, VGA/PC, S-VIDEO, Audio,...