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Summarization of Contents
1. Installation
1.1 Proper use
Details the correct and safe usage of the TV set, including environmental conditions.
1.2 Connecting and switching on
Instructions for connecting power and antenna, and switching the TV on for the first time.
4. Daily Operation
Changing picture settings
Guides users on how to adjust picture settings like contrast and brightness via the menu.
Volume settings
Instructions for adjusting the TV's volume using the remote control.
Changing the sound settings
Explains how to access and modify sound settings like tone and sound modes.
5. Station Selection
Station selection and management of program positions
Details how to store and select TV and radio stations using numeric keys or the station table.
Station Selection via program table
Describes navigating and selecting stations using the on-screen program table.
8. Teletext
Opening Teletext
Instructions on how to access the Teletext service using the 'TEXT' key.
Controlling Teletext with pages displayed
Details on navigating Teletext pages using colored keys and numeric input.
10. AV Playback
Programming a program change
Guide to setting automatic program changes for AV devices connected to specific sockets.
10.1 AV Playback VCR function
Optimizing picture quality when playing back recordings from tape devices.
10.2 AV Playback MPEG noise reduction
Reducing digital picture faults like block patterns in moving areas during AV playback.
10.3 AV Playback Picture profile
Assigning specific picture profiles to individual AV programs.
10.4 AV Playback Picture Format
Setting the picture format, such as 'Automatic', for AV devices.
10.5 AV Playback Noise reduction
Compensating for 'noisy' pictures when playing back from AV devices.
11. General Picture Settings
Opening the picture settings menu
Steps to access the general picture settings menu for overall adjustments.
Select power options
Configuring power saving modes like Eco Mode, Presentation, or Picture Quality.
Configure picture profile
Creating and adjusting custom picture profiles for different viewing needs.
Selected picture profile
Assigning pre-configured or custom picture profiles to program positions.
Adjust border colour
Changing the border color of 4:3 pictures to grey to prevent image sticking.
Setting Zoom/Panorama
Adjusting zoom levels and panorama modes for picture display.
11.1 Picture Settings for Programs via TV Menu
Setting individual picture parameters for specific program positions.
11.2 Picture Settings for Program via Station Table
Adjusting picture settings for programs directly via the station table.
12. General Sound Settings
Opening the sound settings menu
Steps to access the general sound settings menu for overall adjustments.
Automatic volume correction
Automatically compensates for volume differences between programs and commercials.
Adjust Equalizer
Individually adjusting audio frequencies to personal preferences.
Adjusting the headphone volume
Setting and saving the volume level for headphones.
12.1 Sound Settings for Programs via TV Menu Volume correction
Adjusting volume correction for specific programs via the TV menu.
12.1 Sound Settings for Programs via TV Menu Tone setting
Setting tone (Normal/Speech) for specific programs via the TV menu.
12.2 Sound Settings for Prog. via the Station Table
Making sound adjustments for programs directly via the station table.
12.3 Sound Settings Mute Function
Activating a two-stage mute function for volume control.
12.4 Sound Settings HiFi-output
Configuring Hi-Fi output settings for connecting audio devices.
12.5 Sound Settings Speakers
Adjusting settings for TV speakers, including center speaker configuration.
12.6 Sound Settings, Overview
Overview of HiFi output and speaker settings.
12.7 Connecting Headphones
Instructions for connecting headphones and recommended impedance.
12.8 Sound 1, Sound 2
Switching between sound channels for dual-language programs.
14. Childlock
a) Activating the childlock
Steps to activate the childlock function and set a 4-digit code.
b) Permitted programs
Allows exemption of specific programs from the childlock feature.
15. Timer Control
Setting the on time and off time
Programming automatic switch-on/off times and sleep timer settings.
15.1 Setting the Time and Date
Manually setting the current time and date if not automatically detected.
15.2 Recording Control
Setting lead time and overrun time for timer recordings.
16. Special Functions
Picture-in-Picture
Displaying a second program in a window while watching another.
JPEG Photograph Display
Viewing JPEG photos from a USB memory stick on the TV.
viewing-time shift mode
Recording and playback of programs in temporary storage (time shift buffer).
Recording a program with a timer
Setting a timer manually to record programs.
Direct recording of a program
Starting a one-touch recording of the current program to a connected device.
Picture format
Adjusting the picture format, such as 16:9 or Standard 4:3.
Picture Position
Shifting the picture vertically to make subtitles visible or hide ticker displays.
Audio/language selection
Selecting available audio channels or languages for multilingual programs.
Select Subtitle
Activating and selecting subtitle languages for programs.
18. EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
18.1 Activating the EPG
Details on factory settings for enabling the Electronic Program Guide.
18.2 Collecting EPG data
Explains how EPG data is broadcast and compiled by the TV.
18.3 Using the EPG
Instructions on selecting, watching, and setting reminders for programs via EPG.
20. Setting Stations
Setting the reception mode
Selecting the appropriate reception mode (Analogue TV, DVB-T, DVB-C, DVB-S).
20.1 Setting Stations TV-Standard for analogue stations
Selecting the correct TV standard (e.g., B/G) for analogue reception.
20.1 Setting Stations Analogue TV Terrestrial station search
Performing an automatic search for terrestrial analogue TV stations.
20.1 Setting Stations Colour standard for analogue stations
Manually selecting the colour standard for analogue channels.
20.2 Setting Stations DVB-T, Antenna supply voltage
Switching the antenna supply voltage for DVB-T antennas on or off.
20.2 Setting Stations Automatic DVB-T station search
Performing an automatic search for DVB-T stations.
20.2 Setting Stations Manual DVB-T station search
Manually searching for DVB-T stations using channel or frequency.
20.3 Setting Stations Automatic DVB-C station search
Performing an automatic search for DVB-C stations.
20.3 Setting Stations Manual DVB-C station search
Manually searching for DVB-C stations using channel or frequency.
20.4 Set-up of Sat System Antenna system
Selecting the satellite antenna system type (Normal, Tandem, Single Cable, Unicable).
20.4 Set-up of satellite system Unicable
Configuring the SCR number and frequency for Unicable satellite systems.
20.4 Set-up of satellite system LNB supply voltage
Setting the LNB supply voltage for satellite reception.
20.4 Set-up of satellite system DiSEqC system
Switching the DiSEqC system on or off for satellite antenna control.
20.4 Set-up of satellite system Selecting satellites
Setting up to four satellites and selecting low/high bands.
20.5 Setting the stations automatic search
Performing an automatic search for satellite stations.
20.5 Setting the stations Manual search
Manually searching for satellite stations using frequency and symbol rate.
20.6 Setting the stations Updating the data
Configuring whether transmission parameter data is saved in non-volatile memory.
20.7 DVB Prog. Info. signal quality
Displaying informational data about DVB programs and signal quality.
20.8 DVB Portal stations
Information on pay TV stations and finding optional channels.
30. Registering AV Devices
30.1 Registering AV Devices Data Logic
Registering devices using the Data Logic system for automatic settings transfer.
30.2 Registering AV Devices Setting signal types RGB
Configuring the signal type to RGB for AV devices.
30.2 Registering AV Devices Setting signal types DVI/HDMI
Configuring the signal type to DVI or HDMI for AV devices.
30.2 Registering AV Devices Setting signal types YUV
Configuring the signal type to YUV for AV devices.
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