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Summarization of Contents
Installation
Proper use
Details on the correct and safe usage of the TV set, including environmental conditions and placement.
Connecting and switching on
Instructions for connecting power and antenna cables and initial power-on procedures.
AV Playback
VCR function
Optimizes picture quality for playback from tape devices like VCRs or camcorders.
MPEG noise reduction
Reduces digital picture faults like rectangular patterns in moving areas.
UV Shift-Function
Corrects red-blue color shifts, often seen with non-standard HDMI signals.
Picture Format
Adjusts the aspect ratio of the picture, such as 'Automatic' mode.
Noise reduction
Compensates for 'noisy' pictures resulting from poor reception conditions.
General Picture Settings
Select power options
Configures power saving modes like Eco Mode, Presentation, or Picture Quality.
Picture profile adjustment
Allows adjustment of individual picture profiles for specific applications or user preference.
selected picture profile
Assigns pre-configured picture profiles to all or individual programme positions.
Adjust border colour
Changes black borders in 4:3 format to grey to prevent image sticking.
Zoom/Panorama
Adjusts picture zoom, vertical position, automatic zoom, and panorama modes.
Picture Settings for Programmes via TV Menu
Sets individual picture parameters for specific programme positions.
Picture Settings for Programme via Station Table
Modifies individual picture settings for programmes using the station table.
General Sound Settings
Setting SRS-WOW
Configures the SRS WOW audio system for enhanced sound experience.
Automatic volume correction
Automatically compensates for volume differences between stations and commercials.
Adjust Equalizer
Allows individual adjustment of audio frequencies to personal taste.
Base width and spatial sound
Adjusts stereo width and creates artificial stereo effects for mono sound.
Sound Settings for Programmes via TV Menu Volume correction
Adjusts volume correction for specific programmes via the TV menu.
Tone setting
Sets the tone to 'Normal' for music or 'Speech' for dialogue-heavy content.
Forced mono
Forces mono sound reproduction for programmes affected by reception conditions.
Sound Settings for Prog. via the Station Table
Makes sound corrections for programmes using the station table.
Sound Settings Mute Function
Activates a two-stage mute function to reduce volume in TV mode.
Sound Settings HiFi-output
Configures audio output settings for connecting to Hi-Fi systems.
Sound Settings Speakers
Sets up speaker configurations, including center speaker settings.
Sound Settings, Overview
Provides an overview of HiFi output and speaker settings.
Connecting Headphones
Instructions for connecting headphones and recommended impedance.
Sound 1, Sound 2
Allows switching between dual-language audio channels.
Timer Control
Setting the Time and Date
Manually sets the TV's internal clock for date and time.
Recording Control
Sets lead time and overrun time for timer recordings.
Special Functions
Picture-in-Picture
Displays a second programme or AV input in a window on the main screen.
Normal/Speech
Temporarily selects 'Normal' or 'Speech' tone settings for audio.
JPEG Photograph Display
View JPEG images from a USB memory stick with slideshow and zoom functions.
viewing-time shift mode
Stores recordings temporarily for pause and replay functionality.
Recording a programme with a timer
Manually sets a timer for recording programmes.
Direct recording of a programme
Starts a one-touch recording of the current programme to a connected device.
Picture format
Adjusts the picture aspect ratio (e.g., 16:9, 4:3) and zoom settings.
Picture Position
Allows shifting the picture vertically to make subtitles visible or hide ticker displays.
Audio/language selection
Selects the audio channel for programmes with multiple language options.
EPG
Activating the EPG
Enables the Electronic Program Guide by activating a NexTView slot.
Collecting EPG data
Details on how the TV set compiles and updates EPG data from available sources.
Using the EPG
Guides on selecting, watching, and setting reminders for programmes via the EPG.
Setting Stations
Setting the reception mode
Selects the appropriate reception mode (Analogue TV, DVB-T, DVB-C, DVB-S).
TV-Standard for analogue stations
Sets the correct TV standard for analogue reception to ensure proper sound/picture.
Analogue TV Terrestrial station search
Performs an automatic search for available terrestrial analogue TV stations.
Colour standard for analogue stations
Manually selects the colour standard (e.g., SECAM) if automatic detection fails.
DVB-T, Antenna suply voltage
Switches the antenna supply voltage for DVB-T on or off.
Automatic DVB-T station search
Performs an automatic search for all available DVB-T TV and radio stations.
Manual DVB-T station search
Manually searches for DVB-T stations using channel number or frequency.
Automatic DVB-C station search
Performs an automatic search for available DVB-C TV and radio stations.
Manual DVB-C station search
Manually searches for DVB-C stations using channel number or frequency.
Set-up of Sat System Antenna system
Configures satellite antenna systems like Normal, Tandem, Single Cable, or Unicable.
Unicable
Sets up Unicable system by assigning subscriber numbers and frequencies.
LNB supply voltage
Sets the LNB voltages for satellite reception, including line-compensation.
DiSEqC system
Controls satellite antennas digitally for reception from multiple satellites.
Selecting satellites
Sets up to four satellites, including LNB frequencies and symbol rates.
Search settings
Configures search parameters like 'All', 'FTA only', or 'FTA (CI)' for DVB stations.
Automatic search
Performs an automatic search for DVB-S stations based on configured settings.
Manual search
Manually searches for DVB-S stations using frequency, symbol rate, and polarisation.
Updating the data
Saves transmission parameter changes to non-volatile memory.
DVB Prog. Info. signal quality
Displays informational data about DVB programmes and signal quality.
DVB Portal stations
Finds and switches between portal stations and their optional channels.
Sorting stations
individual
Moves, copies, or deletes individual stations in the station table.
block-by-block
Moves, copies, or deletes multiple stations marked as a block.
Scope of Operation
Setting the scope of operation
Configures the TV set's operational scope to limit available functions.
Connections
Connections on the Front Side of the Set
Details the location and type of AV and headphone connectors on the front panel.
Connections on the Rear of the Set
Illustrates the rear panel connections for audio, video, HDMI, DVI, and USB.
Registering AV Devices
Signal types
Describes various signal types (FBAS, YC, RGB, YUV, HDMI, DVI) for AV devices.
Data Logic
Explains the 'Data Logic' system for dialogue between TV and video recorder.
Data Logic Settings
Configures Data Logic modes (Mode 1/Mode 2) to resolve recording issues.
Setting signal types RGB
Sets the signal type to RGB for AV devices when composite video doesn't display menus.
Setting signal types DVI/HDMI
Configures DVI or HDMI signal types for digital picture and sound transfer.
Setting signal types YUV
Sets the YUV signal type for component video input from external devices.
Connecting a Hifi Amplifier/AV Receiver
Guides on connecting Hi-Fi amplifiers or AV receivers for audio output.
Removing AV Devices
Procedure for removing or disconnecting registered AV devices from the TV.
Connecting a PC
Connecting a PC: PC [VGA] ➜ TV set [DVI-A]
Connects a PC via VGA to DVI-A, setting resolution and signal type.
Connecting a PC: PC [DVI-D] ➜ TV set [HDMI]
Connects a PC via DVI-D to HDMI, setting resolution and signal type.
Connecting a PC: sound from the speakers of TV
Connects PC audio output to the TV's audio input for sound playback.
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