Contents Information about these operating instructions ........4 1.1. Explanation of symbols ..................4 1.2. Proper use ........................ 5 Package contents ..................6 Safety instructions ..................7 3.1. Operating safety ....................7 3.2. Set-up location ...................... 9 3.3. Repairs ........................11 3.4.
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10.2. Picture menu......................48 10.3. Sound menu ......................49 10.4. Time menu ......................50 10.5. Lock menu ......................51 10.6. Option menu ......................52 10.7. PVR recording .......................56 Media player ....................58 11.1. Accessing the media player ................58 11.2. Main menu for the media player ..............58 11.3.
1. Information about these operating instructions Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you enjoy using it. Read the safety instructions carefully before using the device for the first time. Note the warnings on the device and in the operating instructions. Always keep the operating instructions close to hand.
WARNING! Warning of risk of electric shock! WARNING! Warning: danger due to loud volume! • Bullet point/information on steps during operation Instructions to be carried out Declaration of conformity (see section “EU - Declaration of conform- ity”): Products that feature this symbol meet the requirements of the EC directives.
2. Package contents Please check your purchase to ensure that all items are included. If anything is miss- ing, contact us within 14 days of purchase. The following items are supplied with your product: • Full HD LCD-TV • Remote control (RC1244) including 2 batteries (1.5 V AAA) •...
3. Safety instructions 3.1. Operating safety − Check the device for damage before using it for the first time. A defective or damaged device must not be placed into operation. − This device may be used by children over the age of 8 and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abili- ties or by those without experience and knowledge, if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of...
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WARNING! Overheating! Risk of fire! Overheating can damage your LCD TV and lead to a risk of fire! The slots and openings on the TV are for ventila- tion purposes. Do not cover these openings e.g. with newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. −...
Contact customer services if: − The power cable is burnt or damaged − Liquid has penetrated the device − The device is not operating correctly − The device has fallen, or the housing is damaged − Smoke is rising from the device 3.2.
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NOTICE! Risk of damage! There is a risk of injury with candles and other open flames. Keep candles and other open flames away from this device at all times in order to prevent the spread of fire. − Make sure that there is enough clearance from the sides of the furniture unit.
− Advise children of the dangers of climbing up furniture in order to reach the TV or its operating elements. If you are storing or moving the TV, also observe the aforemen- tioned safety instructions. 3.3. Repairs − Repairs to your LCD TV should only be carried out by quali- fied specialists.
NOTICE! Risk of damage! Large changes in temperature or fluctuations in humid- ity can cause moisture to build up due to condensation within the LCD TV, which can cause an electrical short circuit. After transporting the LCD TV, wait until the ap- pliance has reached ambient temperature before switching it on.
− For extra safety, we recommend using an over-voltage pro- tection device to prevent your LCD TV sustaining damage as a result of power surges or lightning strikes. − Position the cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over.
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− Do not dismantle or deform the batteries. You could injure your hands or fingers, or battery fluid could come into contact with your eyes or skin. If this hap- pens, rinse the affected areas with plenty of clean water and consult a doctor immediately.
4. EU - Declaration of conformity MEDION AG hereby declares that this product conforms with the essential require- ments and the remaining relevant regulations: • RE Directive 2014/53/EU • Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC • RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU You can download the complete EU Declaration of Conformity from www.medion.
5. Device overview 5.1. Front 902.7169 Operating light: Shines red when the device is in standby mode. Shines blue when the device is switched on. Infrared sensor: Reception field for the infrared remote control signals. : Standby button: Switch the device on or into standby mode VOL+/VOL: Set the volume or navigate in the menu CH+/CH: Select a program or navigate in the menu MENU: Call up the on-screen menu to make settings on your device...
5.2. Rear LNB IN HDMI1 DC13V/18V AUDIO IN 400mA Max. ARC/CEC HEADPHONE OUT: For connecting headphones with 3.5 mm jack USB2.0 DC 5V , Max. 500mA: USB port for connecting an external stor- age medium for playing back media/recording (PVR). COMMON INTERFACE CI+: Card slot for connecting pay TV cards MINI YPBPR: YPbPr components input (via the supplied cinch adapter) MINI AV: Audio/video input (via the supplied cinch adapter)
Fixing holes for a wall mount The wall mounting of the TV device must not exceed a height of 2 m. 5.3. Remote control D.MENU TITLE GOTO ANGLE REVEAL PROGRAM INTRO REPEAT D.DISP SUB.T LANG ZOOM INDEX AUDIO SIZE...
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LED display for confirming button selection. P.MODE Select picture mode GOTO No function POWER: i.e. switch LCD TV on/off (switch standby mode on/ off ). MEDIA Open media browser ANGLE No function REVEAL Video text: Display hidden text. AUDIO ATV: Set the normal sound format to stereo or mono LONG DTV/Satellite: Select the audio languages SIZE...
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17 OK Confirm selection in certain menus. Also used to open the channel list. 18 P+/- Programme selection buttons 19 EXIT Exit the menu 20 MENU Open and close menu. 21 TV/RADIO DTV/satellite: Switch between TV channels and radio sta- tions.
6. Getting started Before using for the first time, ensure you read the “Safety instructions” section. 6.1. Unpacking • Select a suitable place for setting up the device before unpacking. • Open the box very carefully, to avoid damaging the device. The device might get damaged if you use a knife with a long blade to open the box.
6.2. Mounting Attach the stand as shown in the illustration. Carry out this step before connecting the LCD TV. 4 x ST4 x 14 6.3. Inserting the batteries in the remote control Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control. ...
6.4. Connecting the antenna Your LCD TV supports different antenna signals. You can input the following image signals to the television through the socket labelled RF: • Via analogue cable/an analogue house aerial • Via a DVB-T/DVB-T2 antenna or • Via a DVB-C connection ...
6.6. Connecting the power supply Connect the mains plug on the device to an easily accessible 220 - 240 V ~ 50 Hz mains socket. 6.7. Switching the LCD TV on and off The device will be in standby mode as soon as you have connected the mains plug to the mains socket.
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6.8.1. Cable and antenna Tuning Setup Tune Type Digital Type DVB-C Scan Mode Network Scan Network ID Auto Frequency Auto Symbol Rate Auto Sorting by LCN Back Start MENU Menu option Setting Use the direction buttons to select the reception type: •...
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6.8.2. Satellite Tuning Setup Tune Type Digital Type Satellite Satellite 01 HOTBIRD 6,7A,8 Scan Mode Network Channel Type Free+Scrambled Service Type Load Presetlist Dish Setup MENU Back Start Menu option Setting TUNE TYPE No settings can be entered here in Satellite mode. Use the direction buttons to select the connection DIGITAL TYPE type (DVBT, DVBC or SATELLITE).
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Menu option Setting SERVICE TYPE Select the channel type. DTV: Search for digital TV channels. RADIO: Search for digital radio stations. ALL: Search for digital TV channels and digital ra- dio stations. LOAD PRESETLIST The preinstalled channel list for the Astra 19.2E satellite is loaded.
7. Multimedia connections 7.1. Use of the multimedia connections CAUTION! Risk of damage! Incorrect operation can lead to damage to the equipment used. Before wiring and use, also read the operating inst- ructions of the devices you are connecting. CAUTION! Risk of damage! If plugs and sockets are connected incorrectly...
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7.1.3. YPbPr YPbPr transmission (component) works via five RCA connections in which three jacks carry the video signal (red/blue/green) and the remaining two jacks carry the stereo audio signal (red/white). Use a commercially available YPbPr cable. Connect the YPbPr inputs and outputs of the equipment with a YPbPr cable. ...
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7.1.8. SPDIF SPDIF (Sony®/Phillips digital interface) is an interface for transferring digital stereo or multi-channel audio signals between various devices. Usually, the digital audio si- gnal is output via a coaxial (RCA) or an optical connection. Use a suitable, commer- cially available cable.
8. Operation 8.1. Channel selection To select a channel, either press the CH+/ buttons (on the device) or the P+/ buttons (on the remote control) or select the channel directly by pressing the appropriate number. For a two- or three-figure number, press the numbers one after another. ...
ZOOM 2 The picture is stretched further in level 2. 1:1 (only for HDMI): The picture is shown with pix- el-perfect reproduction. You can also change the picture format in the menu OPTION > ASPECT RATIO. Please note that not all picture formats are available depending on the chosen picture source.
Favourite List 01 ---- 04 ---- 05 ---- 07 ---- 21 ---- Page Up/Down CH+/CH- Select Select a channel using the direction buttons and open it with OK. You can move within the favourites list in steps of 10 using the P+/P buttons. 8.6.
9. Teletext Teletext is a free service broadcast by most channels and contains the latest news, weather, TV listings, share prices, subtitles and other information. 9.1. Using the teletext Your remote control has special buttons for operating the teletext. Select a TV channel that broadcasts teletext. ...
9.3. Useful teletext functions 9.3.1. INDEX Use the INDEX button to select the main teletext page. 9.3.2. REVEAL Press the REVEAL button once to display hidden information such as the solu- tions to competitions, puzzles or quizzes. Pressing the REVEAL button again hides the answers. 9.3.3.
10. Menu navigation Press the MENU button to activate the OSD. The available options are displayed on the lower edge of the screen. You can use the direction buttons to select the options from the main menu. ...
10.1. Channel menu CHANNEL Auto Tuning Program edit Schedule List Signal Information CI Informationen Dish Setup MENU Return Select Move EXIT Exit Menu option Setting AUTO TUNING If you have selected the source DTV (DVB-T or DVB-C), the following setting options are available: COUNTRY Select the desired country for the chan- nel search.
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Set the frequency. The default setting is FREQUENCY AUTO. (only in DVB-C Only active if the NETWORK SCAN op- mode) tion has been selected in the Search mode settings. Set the symbol rate. SYMBOL RATE (only in DVB-C mode) Logical Channel Numbering: Select the SORTING BY ON setting if you want to sort the chan- nels based on a preset channel list (if...
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Decide which channels you want CHANNEL to search for: FREE (free channels), TYPE SCRAMBLED (encrypted channels) or FREE+SCRAMBLED (free and encrypt- ed channels). Select the channel type. SERVICE DTV: Search for digital TV channels. TYPE RADIO: Search for digital radio stations. ALL: Search for digital TV channels and digital radio stations.
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RADIO The number of digital radio sta- tions found is displayed. DATA The number of data channels found is displayed. DTV MANUAL TUN You can programme individual channels in DVB-C mode manually here if the input signal is received via cable. (only for DVB-C) This option is only available if you have previously select- ed DTV as the input source.
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RENAME (only for ATV) Select the channel that you want to rename and press the green button [INTRO]. You can now change the first letter: scroll up and down through the set of characters using the direction buttons . Move to the next and subsequent letters using the direc- tion button .
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SCHEDULE LIST All scheduled reminder and recordings are listed here. You can use the buttons to select between the list of scheduled reminders (SCHEDULE LIST) and the list of scheduled recordings (RECORDED LIST). Press the yel- low button (ADD) to add a timer. The following options are then displayed: TYPE Select the type of timer you want here:...
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CI INFORMATION If you want to watch subscription channels, you must CI+ first register with the relevant provider. You will receive a Conditional Access Module (CA module) and a special card from your provider after registration. You will find in- formation about the settings in the documentation sup- plied with the module.
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Menu option Setting Select the satellite for which you want to change the settings or carry out a search. EDIT Press the green button to edit the selected satel- lite. You can change the name of the satellite with the help of the dis- played keyboard.
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Menu option Setting Set the search mode. DEFAULT: A search will be carried out on the selected satellite, based on the transponder list saved for this satellite. This requires a little time. NETWORK SCAN: Activate/deac- tivate the network scan. BLIND SCAN: A complete search SCAN MODE will be carried out on the selected satellite.
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Menu option Setting Use the arrow button EPG to switch to the TRAN SPONDER column and use the arrow buttons to select the transponder for which you want to start the search. Now press the OK but- ton to mark the relevant transponder with a red tick.
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Menu option Setting Set the LNB power here. POWER 22KHZ Set the sound here, the default setting is AUTO. If your satellite system requires a tone burst, you TONEBURST can set it to BURST A or B here. If you have connected multiple LNBs or a DiSEqC DISEQC switch to your satellite antenna, set the desired 1.0/1.1...
10.2. Picture menu PICTURE Standard Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness Colour Temp Normal Noise Reduction Middle Backlight Overscan Auto MENU Return Select Move EXIT Exit Menu option Setting PICTURE Select picture mode: STANDARD, DYNAMIC, MILD, STAND ARD, DYNAMIC, MILD, PERSONAL. This function corresponds MODE to the P.MODE button.
Menu option Setting BACKLIGHT You can set your preferred brightness level for the backlighting (on a scale of 0 to 100) here. Once you make a change here, you will be informed that this may lead to increased power consumption. Confirm by pressing YES to continue.
Menu option Setting Activate/deactivate audio description and set the volume. AD SWITCH Only available in DTV mode. Support for this function is de- pendent on the programme. 10.4. Time menu TIME Clock 21/Jan 10:11 Time Zone GMT+1 Sleep Timer Auto Standby OSD Timer 15 S MENU...
10.5. Lock menu LOCK System lock Set Password Channel Lock Parental Guidance Key Lock Hotel Mode Return Select MENU Move EXIT Exit Menu option Setting SYSTEM LOCK You can release the CHANNEL LOCK, PARENTAL GUID ANCE and HOTEL MODE locks here. To do this, you will need to enter the password.
KEY LOCK You can switch the key lock for the operating elements on the LCD TV on or off here. The LCD TV can then only be operated via the remote control. HOTEL MODE In hotel mode, you can make various settings which re- strict the functionality and operation of the device.
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Menu option Setting Open the list of all connected USB storage SELECT media. Select the required USB storage me- DISK dium here. Start the PVR file system check here to ensu- CHECK PVR re that the selected USB storage medium has FILE SYS...
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Menu option Setting Enable this function to enable the communication of all devices that are connected via HDMI. In this way, you can, for example, control all devices within an HDMI network using only one remote control. All connected devices must support the CEC function.
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10.6.1. Channel list Press the OK button during operation to call up the CHANNEL LIST. The following options are available here: Button Entry Function You can use these buttons to move up/down through the channel list. Press the OK button to switch to the currently selected chan- nel.
SELECT Available for DTV and satellite − ALL: all channels will be shown; − DTV LIST: only the digital TV channels will be shown; − RADIO LIST: only the radio stations will be shown. − DATA LIST: only data will be shown. −...
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10.7.1. Timeshift recording function You can also pause the current programme and then resume playing it later. In TV mode, press the button. The currently selected program starts being re- corded automatically. You can select these options during the recording: −...
11. Media player If you attach a USB storage medium to the LCD TV, you can play back photos, music, videos or text. The supported formats can be found in the technical specifications at the end of these instructions. Information on using USB ...
In the menu for the respective media PHOTO, MUSIC, MOVIE, TEXT, you can de- lete an object using the red button. In order to exit the media player, press the SOURCE button (on the remote control or the device) and select a different source or press the EXIT button to return to the previously used source.
11.4. Playing back music If you select MUSIC from the main menu, the available music files are filtered and displayed on the screen. If there are several folders on the storage medium, use the buttons to firstly select the folder and open it with OK. ...
11.5. Playing back videos If you select MOVIE from the main menu, the available video files are filtered and displayed on the screen. If there are several folders on the storage medium, use the buttons to firstly select the folder and open it with OK. ...
12. EPG – programme guide The EPG button opens the “electronic programme guide”. You will see the current and the next programme for the available channels in the table. Press the EPG button to open the programme guide. Use the buttons to select a channel. ...
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INFO DETAILS Displays a detailed description of the high- lighted programme (if available). Press the button again to hide the description. EXIT EXIT Exit the programme guide.
13. Troubleshooting Problem Corrective action • Check if the power cable is inserted in the socket proper- There is no picture and no sound. • Check if the signal reception is set to TV. • Check to ensure that the contrast and brightness settings are correct.
Problem Corrective action • Is there interference from another device? There are stripes • Transmission antennae on radio stations, ham radios and on the screen or portable phones can also cause interference. the colours are • Operate the device as far away as possible from the de- faded.
13.2. LCD TV pixel faults 5 Pixel Despite the state-of-the-art produc- tion methods, in rare cases there may be individual or multiple pixel drop-outs (dead pixels) due to the Rows highly complex technology. For active matrix TFTs with a resolu- tion of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which are each made up of three sub-pix- Pixel...
14. Cleaning WARNING! Risk of electric shock! There is a risk of death due to an electric shock when the housing is open and you touch parts inside the device! Do not open the housing of the device. It does not contain any parts requiring maintenance.
16. Disposal Packaging The product has been packaged to protect it from damage in transit. The packaging is made of materials that can be recycled in an environ- mentally friendly manner. Device The adjacent symbol showing a crossed out wheelie bin means that the device is subject to Directive 2012/19/EU.
17. Technical specifi cations LCD TV Device name E14040 (MD 31703) Screen size 100.3 cm (40") LCD; 16:9 display Power consumption: Max. 70 W Power consumption in standby mode < 0.50 W Speaker output 2 x 8 W RMS Physical resolution 1920 x 1080 TV system Pal B/G, D/K, I;...
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Drives/storage media Drives USB, Common Interface, disc (optional) Supported formats via USB Photo: BMP, JPG, JPEG, PNG Music: MP3, FLAC, OGG Films: AVI, MKV, MP4, MPEG 1/2/4, MOV, TS, VOB, Xvid, 3GP Text: TXT Capacities USB max. 1 TB Remote control Transmission type Infrared LED classification...
18. Product Data Sheet in accordance with Directive 1062/2010 Trademark MSN no. 30030224 Model no. MD 31703 Energy efficiency class Visible screen size 100.3 cm (40”) (diagonal size, approx.) Average power consumption when switched on (in watts) Annual power consumption (kWh/year) Standby power consumption (in watts) 0.39...
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