Quick Guide: Sound Projector Preparation Radio TV operation remote control Sound Projector FM Radio (press and hold) Remote Control Sound Projector Next/Previous Radio Station P+/- Switch device on/off Search run forwards (press and hold) Set Menu Search run backwards (press and hold) OK Menu selection Settings Menu...
SP FM RADIO: Short: Fine tuning forwards SP FM RADIO: Long: Search run backwards SP FM RADIO: Store station SP FM RADIO: Long: Search run forwards ¾ SP FM RADIO: Long: Automatic station search ¾ Loewe TV: Function depending on fittings...
Environment 35 Tone control 28 Error messages 32 Trademark rights 35 Troubleshooting 30 Factory settings 16 TV button 16 Front View 6 Getting Started 2 Intended Use 9 Legal notices 35 Listening position 23 Mains supply 17 Operating Loewe Equipment 16...
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Scope of delivery ....................8 Bass mode......................27 Accessories ......................8 Sound menu functions for Loewe TV sets with RJ-12/RS-232C System Interface 28 Set-up in general ....................8 For your safety ....................... 9 Sound menu functions for Loewe TV sets without RJ-12/RS-232C System Interface .......................28...
COMPONENT AUDIO LINK SYSTEM CONNECTOR Component video input Loewe Audio Link system interface AUX1/2 DIGITAL IN Subwoofer output (not for Loewe sound systems) Optical digital sound input 1/2 VID VIDEO OUT TV DIGITAL IN analogue video output Digital sound input...
Thank you Set-up in general for choosing a Loewe product. We are happy to welcome you as our customer. • Please refer to the indications in the enclosed assembly instructions. At Loewe, we combine the highest standards of technology, design and user- •...
Ensure that your system (Individual Sound Projector, TV set and other con- nected components, if any) are switched off before you connect or disconnect The information in this guide refers to the Loewe product Individual Sound other devices or speakers.
Subwoofer-OUT FM antenna 75 Ohm Microphone input Loewe audio link RJ12 /RS-232C (system connection to Loewe TV-sets from Chassis SL 1xx onwards) FM Radio FM radio with RDS display via cable or terrestrial means Use with other Loewe system components...
Setting up Setup Position parallel to the wall Install the Sound Projector exactly in the middle of the wall, measured precisely • The unit is suitable for various set-up solutions. Please pay attention to the from the left and the right corner. respective mounting instructions.
You can arrange your Sound Projector in different set-ups depending on which set up your Sound Projector on the floor in conjunction with a Loewe TV set. other equipment you are connecting to it and the layout of the room. You are urgently recommended to use the set-up solutions provided and tested by Loewe.
Sound Projector. Connect the AUDIO LINK socket of the Sound Projector with an Audio Link cable Speaker to the AUDIO LINK socket of a Loewe Subwoofer that is available as an accessory. Manu. Auto Mode...
Connect the AUDIO LINK socket of the Sound Projector with an Audio Link cable Connect, using the accompanying RS-232C system cable, the RJ12/ to the AUDIO LINK socket of a Loewe Subwoofer that is available as an accessory. RS-232C socket of the Sound Projector to the RJ12/RS-232C With the antenna cable, connect the ANT FM socket of the Mediacenter to an socket on your Loewe TV-set (from Chassis SL 1xx onwards).
Connecting Connecting to Loewe TV sets without RJ-12/RS-232C system interface Make the connections as shown here: Loewe Subwoofer Individual Sound Highline Depending on the availability of the interfaces, set up either a DIGITAL AUDIO/ VIDEO-connection (recommended) or alternatively the analogue AUDIO/VIDEO -connection (shown in grey in the figure).
Assist remote control. If you use the inte- grated network configuration as described on page 13, the Loewe TV set will process the sound and the sound functions of the Assist remote control do not have to be changed.
SP. Your Sound Projector switches on. If you have connected a Loewe TV set (from Chassis SL 1xx) via HDMI, then this will switch on as well. Otherwise, switch your TV set on and set the respective AV programme slot.
You can save up to three sound set-ups. This allows you, for example, to take different listening positions, the actual room or TV positions into consideration when using a Loewe TV with swivel castor control. These sound set-ups can then be requested again as required (page 19, page 21).
➠ Ensure that the devices are set up correctly (page 11, page 12), all cables If the Loewe TV set is equipped with swivel castor control, now are connected properly (page 13-page 14) and that the microphone is con- use to turn the TV to the required listening position.
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SOUND PROJECTOR setup are stored to "Position 1 (MEM1)". Rotate TV Proceed If the Loewe TV set is equipped with swivel castor control, use to turn the TV to the required listening position. Close the menu. SOUND PROJECTOR Remove the microphone now from the Sound Projector.
(page 18). AUTO SETUP Settings on TV set ¼ 1) BEAM+SOUND OPTIMZ On your TV set, (with Loewe TV sets in the “Sound components wizard“), set the 2) BEAM OPTIMZ ONLY audio output to HiFi/AV amplifier. 3) SOUND OPTIMZ ONLY Setting user interface language Set the remote control for TV operation.
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TV positions into consideration Example 1 - Successful auto set-up: when using a Loewe TV with swivel castor control. You can than call up these sound set-ups at any time. Press the button for a long time. The menu Memory is SHOW RESULT displayed.
Make changes. Set the remote control for Sound Projector operation. ➠ You can also make sound settings in Loewe TV sets from Chassis SL 1xx Press AUX (PIP) on the remote control several times onwards in TV-MENU – Sound. or press SOURCE several times on the unit to select the required signal source.
Everyday Use TV sets without RS-232C system interface Select sound mode Press the button for a long time. The menu Memory is You can choose from various surround sound modes. displayed. Select sound mode by pressing several times. 5 Beam(2) The sound beams of all the 5 channels are output. MEMORY The surround sound effects come into their own when they ¼...
Everyday Use Select decoder mode Playback of 2-channel signal sources with surround sound You can set the decoder for playing back DTS audio signals. ➠ In most cases, setting the input mode to AUTO is recom- The unit can process 2-channel signal sources for 5.1/7.1 channel playback in mended.
Everyday Use Sound field programmes Sound À eld Source Description programme The unit is equipped with a digital sound field processor which contains several sound field programmes which you can use to enhance your listening pleasure. Sci-Fi This programme reproduces dialogue and Most of the sound field programmes are precise digital reproductions of acoustic sound effects in modern science fiction films environments which actually exist whether famous concert halls, music perform-...
Everyday Use 5.1/7.1-channel mode This unit can decode 5.1-channel sources and play them back as surround sound with up to 7.1 channels. Depending on the selected input source, one of the fol- lowing decoders is selected automatically. To do so, set the number of channels to 7.1 ch (page 30).
RJ-12/RS-232C System Interface without RJ-12/RS-232C System Interface If the Sound Projector is being operated in connection with a Loewe TV set with an You can make basic changes in the Sound menu on the Sound Projector. RS-232C system interface (page 13), some special menus will appear on the TV set.
Everyday Use You can receive FM radio stations with your Sound Projector. The device can save Radio Operation up to 40 stations. If the station transmits additional information via RDS, it can be shown on the Sound Projector display. Set the remote control ASSIST for FM radio operation by pressing the SP button and holding it.
Here, you can make additional settings for the HDMI-interfaces. Set the remote control for Sound Projector operation. The Support Audio Select Loewe SP to play back HDMI audio signals Sound Projector switches on automatically. on that unit. Select Other, to play back HDMI audio signals on one of the components connected to the Press the MENU briefly.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy Not working at all Mains cable not plugged in. Plug the mains cable firmly into the socket on the Sound Projector and then into a 220-240 V 50 Hz socket with pro- tective ground. The unit suddenly switches to standby. The internal temperature is too high which has Wait for approx.
Ensure that the optimisation microphone is firmly connected to this unit and this unit because the sound output level is too low. has been set up properly. If the problem persists, contact your Loewe dealer. ERROR E-7 An internal system error has occurred.
Digital Link HD: System for controlling units via the HDMI connection of the DTS Digital Surround: Was developed to replace the analogue soundtracks of Loewe TV set when they have been set up in a covered position. films with 6-channel digital soundtracks, and is now becoming popular in cinemas Dolby Digital: Digital multichannel sound.
Company and editorial details Power consumption during operation: 55 W Standby: 0.5 W Loewe AG is a public limited company under German law with its Head Office in Kronach. Amplifier Maximum output power (EIAJ) 40 x 2 W (1 kHz, 10% distortion factor, 4 Ohm) Industriestraße 11, 96317 Kronach...
Environment Legal notices Environmental Protection Trademark rights Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, ProLogic and the Cardboard box and packaging double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. In line with national regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, we pay a fee to authorised recyclers who collect packaging from dealers. Never- Manufactured under license of the US-Patents # 5,451,942;...
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