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LED-TV Operating instuction for TV sets with the type designation „TY” www.metz-ce.de...
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Dear Customer, "Metz Consumer Electronics GmbH hereby declares that all the TV sets listed on the attached data sheet comply with the basic require- thank you very much for choosing a Metz product. ments and other relevant regulations of Guideline 2014/53/EU ."...
75% air humidity. • Use only Metz device stands to set up the TV set on a horizontal, The TV set may not be used in rooms with higher air humidity non-slip surface.
3 Safety instructions The TV set should not be mounted on the ceiling. Your set is designed for operation in dry rooms. If, as an To prevent injuries, the TV set must be fastened safely to the exception, you operate the TV set outdoors, then please make floor / wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
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• A cold device may only be turned on in a cold room once any • Do not display still pictures, logos, 4:3 formats with margins, condensation on the screen has evaporated. etc for a long period. There is a risk that these still pictures could lead to markings on the screen.
Connect the TV set to the wall socket with the accompanying power cord. Switching on for the first time After a short wait, the Metz logo or a self-created picture appears as start-up screen (see Ch. 21.2) on the screen.
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Antenna connection (back of unit on the bottom) Connect the TV to the antenna box with an antenna cable. Reception type DVB-C, DVB-T/T2 and analogue TV the settings for the DVB-T antenna are described in Chapter 9.3. Reception type DVB-S and DVB-S2 when using a "normal"...
Switching on from stand-by mode Use the numeric keys of the remote control to select any program. Program position 1 is selected with the key or if programmed, there is a switch to the On / Off initial program position, see Chapter 21.1. Switching off with the remote control Press the remote control key The TV switches to stand-by mode and the LED display lights up.
5.1 Remote control (RM18) ON, at program position 1 or at the programmed initial program position (Chapter 21.1) OFF, enter stand-by setting When set to Play: Rewind When set to time shift: Skip backwards -20 seconds Open archive / in archive: Play When set to Play: Fast forward When set to time shift: Skip forwards one minute Start direct recording / EPG direct recording...
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Select list of TV stations Volume + Progr. + V– – Volume –P Progr. – Cursor control key/Change value Confirmation key In the menu: Save Mute/sound stop Back to last program In the menu: Go back EXIT Leave Menu/Settings TEXT Call up video text Call up the electronic program guide Open "Functional overview"...
5.2 Remote control (RM19) ON, at program position 1 or at the programmed initial program position (Chapter 21.1) OFF, enter stand-by setting When set to Play: Rewind When set to time shift: Skip backwards -20 seconds Open archive / in archive: Play When set to Play: Fast forward When set to time shift: Skip forwards one minute Start direct recording / EPG direct recording...
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Select HbbTV Call up picture settings Call up sound settings Display date, time info on program. When set to time shift: Display playback position Open Smart TV internet portal Select list of TV stations Volume + Progr. + V– – Volume –P Progr.
6 Setting the language/country Language selection in the menu Functional overview 20:10 You can select the language under "Configuration". ■ MANUAL All texts in the menus and in the Help (information) will be shown in the chosen language. Recordings archive Radio Internet portal Setting the country...
7 Help (Guide) In designing the TV set we took care to configure it in a way that would make it fun for you as a user to get to know the device in the easiest, most convenient manner possible. Functional overview 20:10 ■...
8 Menu control See all the options available on your TV set in the "Functional overview". Press the button to access the Functional overview. Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL Once you have opened the Functional overview, you can select the individual functions Recordings archive Radio Internet portal...
9 Channel search 9.1 Setting the reception type This TV set is equipped for up to four different reception types: Analog-TV: The broadcasting technology that has existed for decades and which in the meantime can only be received via cable. DVB-T(T2): The digital broadcasting technology that can be received via the up to now customary house antenna or room antenna (depending on reception condi- tions).
9.2 TV standard for analogue channels There are various TV standards worldwide for pictures and sound. If the TV standard is set Functional overview 20:10 incorrectly, the sound reproduction is disrupted. In the case of the TV standard “L” the ■...
9.2.1 Analogue TV channel search The entire reception range is automatically searched during the channel search. Functional overview 20:10 The channels found are filed in the station list, which is presented at the end of search ■ MANUAL process. You can move or Recordings archive Radio Internet portal...
9.2.2 Colour standard for analogue channels The colour standard is set to "Automatic" at the factory. Normally the TV set recognises the colour standard automatically. If this automatic function in rare instances does not produce a satisfactory result, the colour standard can also be set manually for each program position.
9.3 DVB-T (T2), antenna supply If an active antenna is used for the DVB-T(T2) reception, an antenna supply can be set. Functional overview 20:10 Antenna supply is constantly switched on. This setting must be selected if the ■ MANUAL TV set is supplied by only one active antenna. Recordings archive Radio Internet portal...
9.3.1 DVB-T(T2) channel search, automatic The reception range is searched for TV channels and radio channels in the automatic Functional overview 20:10 channel search. The channels found are stored in a TV station list and radio station list. ■ MANUAL You can move or delete channels that are found if you are not satisfied with the order.
9.3.2 DVB-T(T2) channel search, manual During the manual channel search the channel or frequency of the program to be set must be known. Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL Carrying out a manual search: Recordings archive Radio Internet portal • Press button to open the "Functional overview".
9.4 DVB-C channel search, automatic The reception range is searched for TV channels and radio channels in the automatic channel search. The channels found are stored in a TV channel and radio station list. Functional overview 20:10 See Chapter 21 for DVB radio mode. You can move or delete channels that are found if you ■...
9.4.1 DVB-C channel search, manual During the manual channel search the channel or frequency of the channel to be set must be known. Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL Carrying out a manual search: Recordings archive Radio Internet portal • Press button to open the "Functional overview".
9.5 Setting the SAT system, antenna system The TV set must be configured for the SAT antenna system in the "DVB-S" menu. Please ensure that the antenna connection is correct (Chap. 4.1) Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL Antenna system Recordings archive Radio Internet portal Twin SAT...
9.5.1 Setting up the sat system, Unicable (EN50607), JESS (EN50607) (Jultec JESS, Inverto Unicable II, Kahtrein STCD2, DUR line -Unicable II, Fuba-Unicable II / connect to SAT in1) Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL Each DVB-S receiver must be assigned a subscriber number (SCR no.) and the associated Recordings archive Radio Internet portal...
9.5.2 Setting the sat system, LNB supply voltage The settings of the sat. antenna system must be reported to the TV set in the “DVB-S” menu. The settings must be configured in the order shown in the right column: Functional overview 20:10 ■...
9.5.3 Set SAT system, DiSEqC system With “DiSEqC” digital management of the satellite system via the existing antenna cable is possible and is a prerequisite for the reception of more than two satellites (e.g. Astra, Functional overview 20:10 Eutelsat, Hotbird). ■...
9.5.4 Set SAT system, selecting a satellite Up to four satellites can be set in the “DVB-S” menu if “DiSEqC” is switched on. The LNB frequency serves as toggle switch for the frequency band (high band - low band). Functional overview 20:10 ■...
9.6 SAT channel search, automatic 9.6.1 Automatic search Functional overview 20:10 The reception range is searched for TV channels and radio channels in the automatic ■ MANUAL channel search. The channels found are stored in a TV station list and radio station list. Recordings archive Radio Internet portal...
9.6.2 SAT channel search, manual During the manual channel search the frequency, symbol rate and polarisation of the channel to be set must be known. Find out about the channel data e.g. at “www.lyngsat.de”. Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL Recordings archive Radio Internet portal Carrying out a manual search:...
10 List of TV Stations Once you have completed the channel search, the results are presented in a list (All TV channels) and then saved as a list of favourites as "TV List 1". TV station list ■ TV List 1 All TV stations ■...
11 Edit favourite list You can edit the list on the left yourself ("TV List 1" or "Radio List 1") by moving or deleting stations. Functional overview 20:10 The list on the right shows all stations found and cannot be changed. ■...
11.1 Moving channels within a list It is generally only possible to move channels in the lists on the left. • Press the red button and select a favourites list with the cursor buttons. • Press the button to open the selected favourites list. •...
11.3 Import/export channel list The channel list can be transferred from one Metz TV set to another using a USB stick. TV station list ■ TV List 1 All TV stations ■ MANUAL Export channel list 1 Das Erste HD Mark block •...
12 Programme selection and information 12.1 Programme selection The TV set can administer a maximum of 10000 TV and 3000 radio programme positions. These programme positions can be selected with the numeric keys, P+/P– or using the TV station list. When selecting via the numeric keys, the first numeric keys pressed indicates the fourth position after the decimal point.
12.3 Programme information (… on now) A pane appears at the bottom of the screen after switching to a new programme position or pressing the blue key. The pane shows the following information: - programme place number, audio mode (stereo/mono), programme start and end time, progress bar, channel, channel name, date and time of day, time and name of next Programme from liste programme.
13 Everyday handling Brightness 13.1 Changing picture settings Colour intensity Sharpness The picture settings can be accessed via the green key . The settings box with the indivi- Nois reduct. MPEG nois reduct... dual functions (see picture) appears on the key left of the screen. Colour impr.
13.5 Search function The TV offers a variety of search functions, which can be formulated using a virtual keyboard. 13.5.1 Search function in the TV channel lists AlleTV stadions (see chap. 10) Select List When the TV channel lists are displayed, a virtual keyboard can be opened. 1 Das Erste HD Tagesschau 20:00-20:15...
13.5.2 EPG search function • Press the button to open the EPG. Electronic programm guide (EPG) 20:05 • Press the green button and open “Further options”. ■ Record ■ Further options ■ Manual July 0001 Das Erste HD 20:00 - 20:15 Tagesschau •...
14 Time settings 14.1 Setting the sleep timer Functional overview 20:10 The sleep timer switches the TV set off after a period you set (15 min steps). ■ MANUAL Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- Setting the sleep timer: Videos Photos Music •...
14.2 Setting the automatic on and off times The TV can be programmed to switch on or off at specific times. Functional overview 20:10 The switch-on time switches on the TV set automatically at a time you set. ■ MANUAL The switch-off time switches off the TV set automatically at a time you set.
14.3 Setting the Time and Date Normally, the TV set will determine the current date and time from the Teletext signals of the currently selected station. Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL If this is not the case, or if an incorrect date or time is displayed, you can set the date and Recordings archive Radio Internet inter-...
14.4 Recording control (setting lead and delay times) You can set the lead and delay times for a recording under "Recordings/EPG" in the menu. Functional overview 20:10 Example: You want to record a TV programme on the internal hard disk or, via USB recording, on an ■...
15 Subtitles People with a hearing impairment can make use of the subtitles function. By default, the “Subtitles” function has to be activated first of all via the menu. Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL Switch subtitles on or off in general: Recordings archive Radio Internet inter-...
15.1 Select language You can select the language to show subtitles from a list. Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL • Press button to open the "Functional overview". Recordings archive Radio Internet portal Videos Photos Music • Select "Menu" with the cursor and press the button.
16 Picture settings 16.1 Picture profile adjustment settings Functional overview 20:10 Picture profiles are a summary of parameters for application-related settings. ■ MANUAL Given different kinds of programmes or the reproduction of different video sources, they Recordings archive Radio Internet portal permit consistent generation of the best picture reproduction quality.
16.2 Picture profil adjustment settings 16.2.1 Selecting power options Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL Three different power options can be set in the “Power options” menu item. Recordings archive Radio Internet portal Presentation Videos Photos Music The “Presentation” setting is optimised for presentation rooms; however, it involves high HDMI Analogue Network...
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Under the “Eco mode” setting the control types described under a) and b) - see next page – can in addition be set. Picture For the “Presentation” settings, the types of control described under a) to e) can be set as well. H H H EXPERT ■...
16.2.2 Assigning a selected picture profile The image profiles that were previously set can now be generally assigned to all or indivi- dual programme positions. Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL Picture profile settings: Recordings archive Radio Internet portal • Press button to open the "Functional overview".
16.2.3 Setting zoom/automatic zoom/panorama/image position/overscan The image settings (zoom, image position vertical, automatic zoom, overscan, and panorama; see Terms for definitions) can be globally applied to all programmes and saved. Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL Recordings archive Radio Internet portal Videos Photos Music...
16.2.4 MPEG noise reduction System related digital picture errors can occur in TV programs that were produced digitally. These picture defects can appear as a rectangular pattern (formation of tiny blocks) in Functional overview 20:10 moving areas. ■ MANUAL Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- These picture faults can be reduced using MPEG noise reduction.
16.2.5 Noise reduction Faults can occur in the event of unfavourable reception conditions, an antenna signal that is not strong enough or in very old films. To compensate for a “noisy” picture, noise reduction Functional overview 20:10 can be enabled. ■...
16.2.6 Colour impression The colour impression can be set to five different values, depending on the personal impres- sion. New findings are constantly being made on the influence of blue light components. Functional overview 20:10 Blue light keeps us awake and helps us to concentrate, which hinders melatonin release ■...
16.3 Picture settings for program If the general settings for individual programme positions do no produce a satisfactory result, it is possible to configure custom settings for "Pict.set.,prog.posn." for nearly all Functional overview 20:10 "General". This custom setting applies only to the selected programme ■...
16.3.1 Adjusting the signal for a programme The settings in the "Signal adjustment" menu are optimised for the picture settings and Functional overview 20:10 should not be changed. If the settings in the "Signal-contr..." menus are changed, this will ■ MANUAL usually lead to a deterioration in picture quality.
16.4 PIP - Picture in picture In the case of TV sets with two receivers (only in the case of corresponding equipment or retrofitting), it is possible to display a DVB program and to open a window to show a diffe- rent analogue program or DVB program from the second receiver or from the AV program position.
16.4.1 Split Screen - Progr.1 next to Progr.2 with Teletext If you have a TV set with two receivers, (only for Topas, Solea pro, Primus) you can display a DVB station and open a window to show a different DVB station or an analogue station from the second receiver or from the AV programme position.
17 Sound settings 17.1 General sound settings Functional overview 20:10 17.1.1 Volume ■ MANUAL Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- The volume can be set globally for all programmes. Videos Photos Music If the changed settings are not satisfactory, they can be set back to the factory settings. HDMI Analogue Network...
17.1.2 Equalizer Sound frequencies can be individually adjusted to your personal tastes in the "Equalizer" menu. Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- Videos Photos Music HDMI Analogue Network Setting the equalizer: Manual Remove USB Device Filemanager •...
17.1.3 Automatic volume adjustment Various broadcasting channels broadcast advertising louder than the actual program. To avoid having to reach for the remote control during the many advertising breaks, you can Functional overview 20:10 switch on the automatic volume adjustment. ■ MANUAL Recordings archive Radio Internet inter-...
17.1.4 Sound adjustment The sound playback can be changed with this menu item. The following sound adjustment can be set: Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL Normal: sound playback in normal mode (Stereo or Mono). Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- MetzSound: virtual output increase and improved spatial playback. Videos Photos Music...
17.1.5 Headphone volume The headphone volume can be set to a basic volume. The device loudspeakers are not affected by this setting. Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL Calling up headphone volume: Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- • Press button to open the "Functional overview". Videos Photos Music...
17.1.6 Bluetooth ® 2) The Bluetooth ® function (not with all TV sets, see the “Bluetooth” menu option) enables wireless communication between your TV set and a Bluetooth ® audio device. Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL 2) only for devices equipped with this function. Recordings archive Radio Internet inter-...
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Bluetooth ® audio playback using the TV set • Select "Partner device" with the cursor in the context menu and press the button. • Select "smartphone/tablet" with the cursor in the context menu and press the button. EXIT • Press the button to exit the menu.
17.1.7 Speech intelligibility generally In the menu "Tone Setting", the speech intelligibility can be adapted to your personal needs. The tone setting can be set to "Auto. mode", "normal" or " Speech". Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL In the “Language” settings, the bass can be switched on or off. Recordings archive Radio Internet inter-...
17.2 Sound settings for program 17.2.1 Volume correction Functional overview 20:10 Broadcasting channels broadcast at different volumes. This volume difference can be ■ MANUAL adjusted through a correction of the volume setting. The adjustment is also retained when Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- calling up the default values.
17.2.2 Sound settings for programme position The sound setting, as it was made in Section 17.1.7 for all programs can be changed here for a single program location. On presets that offer a mixed program, that speech and music Functional overview 20:10 share in mixed form, we recommend the "Auto.
17.3 Program mute In the menu "Sound settings, general" volume reduction (sound stop two-stage) can be set. Functional overview 20:10 The activated mute function means the volume in the TV mode can be reduced in two stages ■ MANUAL with the mute key Recordings archive Radio Internet inter-...
17.4 Audio/language selection Various programs are broadcast with several audio channels (e.g. multilingual or Dolby digital). If a multilingual channel like this is selected, this is shown with a logo in the information box at the lower left of the screen. Use the cursor to see the list of available languages.
17.5 Analogue output It is possible to connect an AV device to the TV using the audio outputs (see page 93-94) located on the back of the TV. Functional overview 20:10 Analogue sound can be transmitted from the AV device using a 3.5mm stereo headphone ■...
17.6 Digital output It is possible to connect an AV device to the TV using the audio outputs (see page 94) located on the back of the TV. Functional overview 20:10 Digital sound can be transmitted from the AV device using a optical audio cable connection ■...
17.7 Switching the loudspeaker on/off Settings in the "Analogue output" and "Sound settings, general" menu items are only Functional overview 20:10 necessary if the TV set is connected to AV devices, for example hi-fi receivers, radio ■ MANUAL headphones, surround decoders etc. Recordings archive Radio Internet inter-...
17.7.1 Selecting the sound output Sound H H H The following settings for sound output are pos: ■ OPERATION ■ COMFORT ■ EXPERT ■ MANUAL a) "constant" mode and loudspeaker "on" Sound settings, general Speakers Modus Loudsp. Sound settings, general Programme position Headphone Output level...
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e) "Headphone" mode and loudspeaker "on" The volume level on the "AUDIO OUT port" on the back of the TV can be adjusted. Sound output also occurs via the speakers of the TV set. The volume of the TV set speakers can be changed with the V+/V–...
17.8 Connecting headphones The headphone jack is located on the side. Wireless headphones can also be connected to the "AUDIO OUT port" on the back of the TV. The sound settings for the radio headphones should then be set as described on page 64. We recommend headphones with impedance that is not less than 32 Ω.
18 Video text 18.2.1 Structure • Press the button to open the comfort functions. Video text is another free information service of the broadcasting • Select "Structure" with the cursor and press the button. channels. There are different ways of browsing in this electronic The grouping appears on the left side of the screen regardless of newspaper.
• Use the P+/P- keys to select the pages. 18.2.6 Setting markers for a video text page • Press the button to exit search mode. As a video text reader, you will want to read particular pages repea- tedly, e.g. stock market, news, weather, etc. 18.2.4 Large TV screen / Small TV screen You can set markers according to your personal selection to find When video text is displayed, the current programme appears in a...
19 Radio mode • Press button to open the "Functional overview". Functional overview 20:10 • Select "Radio" with the cursor and press the button. ■ MANUAL • Use the cursor to select "DVB" or "Internet" and press the button. Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- Radio...
19.2 Internet radio If your TV set is connected to the Internet with a network bus (LAN/WLAN), you can listen to radio over the Internet. With the "TuneIn Radio" option, you can access more than 40,000 radio stations using your TV set.
20 The F-button The F-button (only on black remote controls) or the buttons (only on silver remote controls) on the remote control can be programmed for different Functions AV mode □ Browser □ functions in connection with the numeric keys 0-9. The programmed function is then built ■...
Moving a function It is possible to move a favourite function to another position in the function key selection overview. Functions • Press the button or the buttons ■ Options ■ MANUAL An overview opens on the screen. • Use the cursor to select the position you would like to move. USB remove Videos Format...
21 Start Up 21.1 Initial program position Functional overview 20:10 You can define an initial programme position for this TV set. The initial programme position ■ MANUAL is used to switch to the AV programme position when using an external receiver. Recordings archive Radio Internet inter-...
21.2 Start-up screen The TV device is set at the factory to show the Metz logo after it has been switched on. Functional overview 20:10 However, you can fade in a personal start-up screen. ■ MANUAL Set start-up screen Recordings ar-...
21.3 Quick start The device starts up faster from standby mode if this function is activated. Functional overview 20:10 However, this will also significantly increase power consumption during standby. ■ MANUAL Switch on quick-start Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- • Press button to open the "Functional overview".
22 Parental control You can configure Parental Control settings to Functional overview 20:10 - lock the TV set in general. ■ MANUAL - to lock the TV set for a defined period of time. Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- - block selected channels. Videos Photos Music...
22.2 Configuring Parental Control (Basic Settings) • Press button to open the "Functional overview". Functional overview 20:10 • Select "Menu" with the cursor and press the button. ■ MANUAL Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- • Select "Parental control" with the cursor and press the button.
22.3 Activate parental control 22.3.1 Activating Parental Control using the function overview • Press button to open the "Functional overview". Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL • Select "Parental control" with the cursor and press the button. Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- •...
22.3.3 Switching off Parental Control If Parental Control is active, then the code must be entered in the menu every time the TV set is switched on or operated. Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL To switch off the Parental Control: Recordings archive Radio Internet inter-...
23 AV devices USB 3.0-port (5V 900mA) 23.1 AV Connecting AV units AV devices (audio/video) are additional devices which emit picture USB 2.0-port (5V 500mA) and/or sound signals (e.g. video recorders, DVD players, DVD recor- ders, PCs, decoders, etc) and can be connected to a TV device. All customary AV devices are listed in the menu “AV devices”.
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Calea USB 3.0-port (5V 900mA)(only for Fineo and Topas) USB 3.0-port (5V 900mA) USB 3.0-port (5V 900mA) USB 2.0-port (5V 500mA) USB 2.0-port (5V 500mA) View: Topas 55, 65TY91 Fineo 43, 49, 55TY82/85 HDMI IN 4 connection (only for Fineo and Topas) Calea 43, 49TY62 Signal type HDMI (video/audio digital input) HDMI IN 3 connection...
23.2 Registering AV devices • Press button to open the "Functional overview". Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- Videos Photos Music HDMI Analogue Network • Select "Menu" with the cursor and press the button. Manual Remove USB Device Filemanager Menu Autom.
23.2.1 Connecting UHD/4k playback devices Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL • Press button to open the "Functional overview". Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- Videos Photos Music HDMI Analogue Network Manual Remove USB Device Filemanager Menu • Select "Menu" with the cursor and press the button.
23.3 HDMI CEC function With Consumer Electronics Control (CEC), you can use the Metz remote control to operate the basic functions of any connected AV devices. To enable CEC, the AV device must support Functional overview 20:10 the HDMI CEC functions and be connected to the TV set over an HDMI cable. The general ■...
23.5 Selecting signal source (AV devices) To start playback from an AV device, you must select the connection socket. • Press the button. • Use the cursor to select the box for the connection socket and press the button. Back to the TV programme. •...
24 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Electronic programm guide (EPG) 20:05 EPG (Electronic Program Guide) is an electronic program guide for many TV and radio programs. ■ Record ■ Further options ■ Manual July 0001 Das Erste HD 20:00 - 20:15 Tagesschau Mo Di Mi Do Fr Sa So DVB-SI data are transmitted in the TV signal (DVB-S, DVB-C, or DVB-T).
24.1 Collecting EPG data EPG data is broadcast by each channel for its program contents. Information will therefore vary accordingly. Switch your TV to stand-by mode so that EPG data can be compiled or alternatively updated. The orange or blue-red LEDs will be illuminated when EPG data is being compiled. After switching on the TV set or if a recording timer has been programmed, the collec- tion of data is interrupted until a switch back occurs to stand-by mode or the recording timer is terminated.
24.2 Exclusion of one or more channels from the EPG • Press button to open the "Functional overview". Functional overview 20:10 • Select "Menu" with the cursor and press the button. ■ MANUAL Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- • Select "TV station list" with the cursor and press the button.
24.3 Sort EPG list by … Electronic programm guide (EPG) 20:05 When the complete data is available, the EPG TV guide appears after pressing the "EPG" key and shows the program that is currently running in that program position. ■ Record ■...
24.5 EPG: Sending reminder for a programme Note: This function can only be used if the show is in the future. Electronic programm guide (EPG) 20:05 • Press the button to open the EPG. ■ Record ■ Further options ■ Manual July 20:00-20:15 Das Erste HD Tagesschau...
Metz turns your TV into a multimedia centre. The integrated Metz Media System allows you to play videos or music and display photos on your TV – it simply “retrieves” the digital data from your PC, your network attached storage (NAS) or your digital camera, for example.
25.1 Network (LAN or WLAN) 25.1.1 Network configuration – automatic LAN or WLAN configuration Functional overview 20:10 Requirements: The TV set is connected to your router via the LAN port and a network cable. ■ MANUAL Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- Videos Photos Music...
25.1.2 Setting the LAN or WLAN network configurations manually Network H H H Expert • Select "DHCP" with the cursor in the context menu and press the button. ■ OPERATION ■ Manual • Use the cursor to select "off" and press the button.
25.1.5 Media Server (Only for devices with internal or external hard disks) The Media Server establishes an internal network between several devices (TV sets, Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL smartphones, etc.). Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- To transmit a programme currently being broadcast to another device with a time delay, you Videos Photos Music...
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• Use the cursor to select "Drive" and press the button. • Use the cursor to select "Network" and press the button. • Use the cursor to select "Metz TV Server" and press the button. Media player: Recordings archive • Use the cursor to select "MultiRoomTV" and press the button.
25.2 Hybrid broadcast broadband TV (HbbTV) HbbTV is not available in all countries. Functional overview 20:10 Broadcasting channels that provide HbbTV services can be recognised by the „ ” logo in ■ MANUAL the bottom left-hand corner of the screen as part of the programme information. Recordings archive Radio Internet inter-...
25.2.1 Accessing HbbTV • Switch to a channel that offers HbbTV. • Press the red key . Once a connection has been established to the HbbTV Service of the channel in question, the logo moves to the upper left-hand corner of the screen. The Functional overview appears.
25.3 Internet Timer Use the "Internet Timer" to programme a show for the timed recording with your smartphone, PC or tablet. Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL Recordings archive Radio Internet inter- Videos Photos Music Activating the Internet Timer HDMI Analogue Network Manual Remove USB Device...
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■ MANUAL • Read the QR code with your smartphone or enter the "activation code" manually on the Configuration HbbTV Active website "https://record.metz.de". Local services Internet timer Internet timer Synchronize • In the user interface, create a new user by entering an e-mail address and a personal pass-...
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Cookies A cookie is a text file that the visited website places on the viewer's device via the browser. Cookies are either sent from the web server to the browser or generated by a script (e.g. Functional overview 20:10 JavaScript) on the website. The user sends the cookie information back to the server each ■...
*The data privacy statement can also be displayed 26 Smart TV Internet portal on the TV set by selecting "Data privacy statement" under "Function Overview - Menu - Network - The Smart TV internet portal is a constantly updated platform on the Internet for interactive Internet Services".
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Opening installed apps • Use the cursor to select ‘My Apps’ in the open Internet portal. • Use the cursor to switch to the right-hand selection column and select the app you want. • Press the button to open the app. EXIT •...
27 Opening the Media Player The Media Player enables you to play videos, photos and music files from various components in your home network, such as a PC, notebook or network attached storage (NAS), on your TV set. • Press the button to open the "Recordings archive".
27.1.2 Start show • In the opened Media Player, select an image from the Image Ove. Photo Show • If an image is shown in "Full-size Format", press the button. Grid view • Select the function with the cursor (e.g. Start Slideshow) and press the button.
27.3 Videos • Select a video from the video overview in the opened media player and press the button. The video will begin to play. Media Player: Video 20:05 • Use the cursor in the selection column to select various functions. Press the button ■...
DVD for example. programmes with your PVR. METZ cannot assume any liability for recorded material that is lost or External hard disks allow for a large number of recordings, which damaged as a result of a malfunction or disruption of the hard disk, can be managed using a Recordings archive.
We call it “USB recording”. You can set up this extremely useful function button on the set. very easily yourself. All you have to do is visit the Metz homepage, note Notes regarding external hard disks down the release code and enter it in your set. This service is free of charge and does not require registration.
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• Note your TV set’s" request key, which you will need to release the USB recording function. Releasing the TV set 1. Go to the Metz homepage at www.metz-ce.de and open the “TV” product page 2. The following text will appear on the right margin of the lower third of the screen:...
28.3 Format external hard disk An external hard disk up to a capacity of 1 terabyte is certainly Functional overview 20:10 suitable and must be formatted as the “Primary partition” in “NFTS”. ■ MANUAL If the external hard disk is “FAT32“ formattet, you will be asked to have it formattet by the TV Recordings archive Radio Internet inter-...
28.4 Settings for the internal/external hard disk A variety of settings can be selected for the internal/external hard-disk recorder in this menu: Functional overview 20:10 If the HDD is full . . . ■ MANUAL If the hard disk is full, depending on the settings, either no recording will be saved or the Recordings archive Radio Internet inter-...
28.4.1 PVR Timer or Recording Defaults You can configure general settings to the PVR timers. Functional overview 20:10 Priority: The timer priority can be set to "Low" or "High". A timer with high priority will be ■ MANUAL considered before a timer with low priority. Recordings archive Radio Internet inter-...
28.4.2 Basic settings for series recordings Series times can be assigned general settings. Priority: The timer priority can be set to "Low" or "High". A timer with high priority will be Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL considered before a timer with low priority. Recordings archive Radio Internet inter-...
28.5 Delayed television viewing (Time shift) If the TV device does not have an internal hard drive, this is only possible if it has an external hard drive connected via USB port. The TV set stores the recordings in temporary digital storage (time shift buffer). The temporary digital storage is sufficient for recording approx.
• Press the blue button to open the status display. • Press the button or several times briefly to skip ahead in playback by +1 minute or to rewind by -20 second increments. • Press and hold the button to double the speed of these functions. Repeat this to rewind or fast-forward the recording at up to 32x normal speed.
28.6 Recording a broadcast 28.6.1 Direct recording of a program This programme is to be recorded: 10:42:15 0045 arte HD 10:40-11:15 Wie das Land, so der Mensch If you want to record a program that is already running, you program a direct recording. ∙REC Hide details Cancel...
28.6.3 EPG: Recording a programme (single or series) • Press the button to open the EPG. Electronic programm guide (EPG) 20:05 • Select an upcoming programme with the cursor in the context menu and press the ■ Record ■ Further options ■...
28.6.4 Accurate Recording (Accurate Rec) The "Accurate Recording" function replaces the timer functions that users of analogue TVs will be familiar with, enabling precise timed recordings on digital recording devices (such as hard disks and digital recorders) without the need to set the timer a few minutes before and after the programme.
28.7 Recording plan (Overview of programmed recording timers) • Press button to open the "Functional overview". The "TV" window is selected. Functional overview 20:10 Live TV ■ MANUAL Time shift • Press the button. One touch rec. Recordings ar- Radio Internet inter- Videos Fotos...
29 The Recordings archive The Recordings archive is only available if the TV set has a built-in internal hard disk or when an external hard disk is connected. 29.1 Playing programs from the Recordings archive • Press the button to open the "Recordings archive". •...
29.3 Edit recording (marking / cutting) Marking t markers can for example be set in a recording in order to mark important or interesting spots. Marked spots can then be selected with the button or reached specifi- cally in pause mode. Cutting A recording can be provided with cut marks.
Removing cuts and markers • Pause the replay with the button. • Press the blue button and call up the editing mode. The editing symbols are shown. • Use the button to move to the desired markers or cut marks. A marker that you selected changes colour from white to green..
29.5 Slow motion • During playback hold down the key for approx. two seconds to enable slow-motion. • Use the key or the key to stop slow-motion and return to normal replay mode. 29.6 Delete protections Delete protection prevents recordings from being automatically overwritten when the hard disk is full.
29.7 Parental control The Parental control function is set in much the same way as delete protection. If you activate the childlock for a recording, the system will not play back the recording until the viewer has provided the 4-digit code that you entered when you activated the childlock. 29.8 Continuous playback With this function you can continually have a recording continually repeated.
29.9 Change file name If you do not like the name of a TV program you recorded, you can change the name. • Press button to open the "Functional overview". Functional overview 20:10 • Select "Recordings archive" with the cursor and press the button.
30 The “File Manager” With the "File Manager" you can manage and process data (pictures, videos, music …) on a USB storage device and the built-in hard disk, similar to a file manager on a PC. Call “File Manager” • Press button to open the "Functional overview".
31 Software update Updates to the firmware will be provided at irregular intervals on the Metz homepage. There are two ways to update your TV set: a) over the Internet if your TV is connected to the network Functional overview 20:10 b) by downloading the update from the Metz homepage onto a USB stick.
You can obtain the required software from: www.metz.de, under the "Television" heading. • Start your PC and go to the homepage www.metz.de to the Television category. The menu item Software Download appears in the grey bar on the right edge.
31.2 Software update over the Internet If your TV set is connected to the Internet, a software update can be conducted directly over the Internet. Functional overview 20:10 ■ MANUAL The menu option "Software Update“ must be activated in the Service menu. Recordings archive Radio Internet inter-...
32 Inserting / removing a CA module The TV set has a port for a CA module (card-reader for SmartCards or encryption cards). Insert CA module as shown in the pictures in one of the slots as far as possibible. The LCD TV set is now ready to decode the encoded channels.
33 Range of functions The TV set provides a range of functions to assist you in finding your way around the TV set's versatile applications and features. The range of functions can be set using the coloured buttons on the remote control. Functional overview 20:10 ■...
(7.0 and higher) tablet. On the one hand, it includes the classic button commands of To download and install the Metz Remote app for iPhone, iPod Touch the TV set remote control, and in addition has functions that simplify and iPad, you need to open "iTunes".
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• Select "Network" with the cursor and press the button. • Select "Local Services" with the cursor in the context menu and press the button. Network H H H EXPERT • Use the cursor to select "Allow Metz Remote". ■ OPERATION LEVEL ■ MANUAL Configuration Allow MetzControl...
35 Operating more than one TV in a single room If more than one TV needs to be operated within range of the remote control or in the same Functional overview 20:10 room, the remote control can be linked to a particular TV set. This means that the linked ■...
Picture profile 36 Glossary Eco: Compromise for all applications. ARC (audio return channel) Sports: Setting for sports channels or sports programs. An audio return channel has been implemented in the HDMI 1.4 Television: Setting for animated films, DVD players and Blue Ray version to reduce the cabling effort between various HDMI players.
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Dyn. contrast IP-Adress The "Dynamic contrast” setting facilitates an automatic increase in Images that remain unchanged for a long time (several hours), such picture contrast in the event of a low level of picture contrast. as still pictures, result in “image sticking”, i.e. lasting shadow formation.
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Station search 1 Freely receivable channels, all non-encrypted channels are sought. 2 All channels, all non-encrypted and encrypted channels are sought. If a CA module and smart card are inserted, the corresponding encrypted channels are released. Automatic zoom The active automatic zoom permits showing programs in wide screen format (e.g.
Care and cleaning: 37 Cleaning the device • Switch off and unplug the device before cleaning. Switch off the device with the power switch before cleaning ! • Take care that water or other liquids never gets into the device, Improper handling and cleaning can cause irreparable since these can cause damage to the device.
38 Problem, Possible causes, Remedy Problem Possible cause Remedy TV set does not respond to remote • No direct line of sight contact between remote • Establish sight contact. control control and TV set. • Direct sunlight shining on infrared window of •...
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Problem Possible cause Remedy No channel reception. • The reception data of a channel have been • Find out more e.g. at changed by the channel provider. “www.lyngsat.de” for DVB-S Channel or frequency change by “www.ueberall-tv.de” for DVB-T the broadcasters. e.g.
After four hours of use, your Metz OLED device will be calibrated for opti- 40 Special instructions for TV sets with mal image display at the earliest opportunity. For this to happen, the de- OLED technology vice must be in standby mode. Because the device was last switched off with the power switch, it was not possible to run the calibration.
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Please only return fully discharged batteries. Normally, batteries Your Metz product was developed and manufactured with are fully discharged if the device they power high-quality materials and • switches itself off and indicates “batteries spent”...
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