Grundig Planatron 42 PW 110-7401 TOP User Manual

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COLOUR
TELEVISION
Planatron 42
PW 110-7401 TOP
ENGLISH
NEDERLANDS
ESPAÑOL

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  • Page 1 COLOUR TELEVISION Planatron 42 PW 110-7401 TOP ENGLISH NEDERLANDS ESPAÑOL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ________________________________________________________________________ Set-up and safety Wall mounting Assembling the table base 8-10 Overview Controls on the plasma television Connections on the plasma television The remote control 11-12 Connection and preparation Connecting the antenna cable Connecting the external HiFi amplifier Connecting the subwoofer Connecting external loudspeakers Connecting the power cord Inserting batteries in the remote control...
  • Page 3 CONTENTS __________________________________________________________________________________ 24-25 Operation as a PC monitor Connecting a PC Operation with the PC 24-25 Settings for the PC Evaluating synchronisation signals 26-29 Using external devices Decoder or satellite receiver/set-top box 27-28 Video recorder or DVD player Camcorder 30-31 Special settings Tuning to new television channels Setting the television channels by entering the frequency...
  • Page 4: Set-Up And Safety

    Have the inside of the set cleaned from time to time. Ask your specialist dealer. Do not open the device under any circumstances. No warranty claims are accepted for damage resulting from improper handling. Only use genuine GRUNDIG connection cables, accessories and replacement parts. Ensure that the mains cable is not damaged.
  • Page 5 SET-UP AND SAFETY _________________________________________________________________ This highly digitalised device offers optimum picture and sound quality. The essential requirements are a perfectly functioning antenna system and a high-quality antenna cable. For this reason, avoid cable loops near the device. Plasma screens operate using florescent materials. This technology can suffer sticking effects under certain operating conditions.
  • Page 6: Wall Mounting

    SET-UP AND SAFETY ____________________________________ Wall mounting The plasma television should only be fixed to vertical walls. The wall surface must be strong enough to bear the weight. For wooden or cavity walls, use suitable wall plugs and screws. Use fastening equipment suitable for a weight of 45 kg. 6 3 4 Mark the positions of the drill holes using the drilling template.
  • Page 7: Assembling The Table Base

    SET-UP AND SAFETY ____________________________________ Assembling the table base Attach the sliding feet (A) to the base. Plug the brackets (B) into the base and secure them in place with hexagon socket screws. Place on the mounting frame (C) and secure in place with hexagon socket screws.
  • Page 8: Overview

    OVERVIEW ______________________________________________________________________ Controls on the plasma television Power switch Standby display and receiver for remote control commands. Power switch, switches the device to and from standby mode.
  • Page 9 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW ______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Connections on the device LINE IN ANTENNA SPEAKERS LINE OUT WOOFER CVBS/YUV PC S-VIDEO SCART 2 SCART 1 PC DVI-I RS 232 LINE OUT CVBS S-VIDEO Audio output sockets for the integrated speakers. SPEAKERS OUT L R Alternatively, external speakers (7 W sine, 8 ) can be Ω...
  • Page 10: The Remote Control

    Selects the topic in teletext mode Switches the remote control for operating the basic functions of the Mode Grundig satellite receiver (SAT), video recorder (VCR) und DVD player (DVD) Keep pressing »Mode« until »SAT«, »VCR« or »DVD« lights up. Then press the appropriate button.
  • Page 11: Connection And Preparation

    CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _______ Connecting the antenna cable Connect the antenna cable to the »ANTENNA« socket. LINE IN ANTENNA UV PC S-VIDEO PC DVI-I RS 23 Connecting the external HiFi amplifier Connect the HIFi amplifier to the »LINE OUT R L«...
  • Page 12: Inserting Batteries In The Remote Control

    CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _______________________________________ Inserting batteries in the remote control Open the battery compartment by removing the lid. Insert the batteries (Micro type, for example LR 03 or AAA, 2x1.5 V). Observe the polarity (marked on the base of the battery compartment). Close the battery compartment.
  • Page 13: Settings

    SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________________ Switch the device to standby by pressing the power switch »IO« on the back of the device, and then switch it on by pressing »P+« or one of the numerical buttons on the remote control. Setting the menu language Press »i«...
  • Page 14: Changing Preset Channels

    SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________________________ Changing preset channels You can delete channels that have been stored more than once during the auto- matic search. You can also store channels in a different preset position, change or enter the name of a channel. Deleting television channels Press »i«...
  • Page 15: Picture Settings

    SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________________________ Picture settings Open the »Picture« menu by pressing » « (red). Contrast : Brightness : Select the function item by pressing »P+« or »P-«: Sharpness : – »Contrast« Color : Tint : – »Brightness« DNC : – »Sharpness« Photo CD : –...
  • Page 16: Television Operation

    TELEVISION OPERATION ___________________________________ Switching on Press the power switch»IO« on the back of the device to switch it to standby mode. – The orange LED lights up. Switch the television by pressing »P+« or one of the numerical buttons »1… 0«.
  • Page 17: Displaying Information About The Television Schedule

    TELEVISION OPERATION _________________________________________________________ Displaying information about the television schedule Press »TV-G« to display information. Press »TV-G« to switch off the information. Displaying information about the channel position Press »?« to display the information. – The display disappears automatically after a short while. Freeze-frame If you wish to view a particular scene for longer, you can freeze the frame of the current programme.
  • Page 18: Pip Mode

    TELEVISION OPERATION _________________________________________________________ PIP mode PIP (picture in picture) allows you to watch an inset picture from a second picture source in addition to the current channel. DVD players, video recorders, satellite receivers or PCs can be used as picture sources, but they must be connected to the input jacks at the back of the device.
  • Page 19: Changing The Picture Format

    TELEVISION OPERATION _________________________________________________________ Changing the picture format Select the picture format with » «. The selected picture format, for example »16:9«, appears on the screen. – You can choose between the following picture formats: “Panorama” format This setting is suited to films with a large width/height ratio. During programmes in 4:3 format the picture is stretched horizontally if the »Panorama«...
  • Page 20: Teletext Mode

    TELETEXT MODE __________________________________________________________ TOP or FLOF text mode Press »TXT« to switch to teletext mode. Teletext pages can be selected directly with »1… 0«. The current programme overview (teletext page 333) can be called up with »TV-G«. To return to teletext page 100, press »i«. Note: At the bottom of the screen, you will see an information line consisting of a red, green and, depending on the station, yellow and blue text field.
  • Page 21: Convenience Functions

    CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS __________________________ Entering the switch-off time This function allows you to enter a switch-off time for the television. After this Inputs / PIP time has elapsed, the television switches to standby mode. Picture Display Press »i« to open the main menu. Sound Set Up Select »Set Up«...
  • Page 22: Displaying And Concealing The Logo

    CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS ___________________________________________________ Displaying and concealing the logo This function allows you to switch off the GRUNDIG logo, which is displayed after the television is switched on. Display Source Info : Language : English Press »i« to open the main menu.
  • Page 23: Setting The Audio Output Signal Level

    CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS ___________________________________________________ Setting the audio output signal level This setting enables you to set the audio output signal for the »LINE OUT« sockets. Press »i« to open the main menu. Volume : Balance : Select »Sound« with »P+« or »P-« and confirm with » «. Equalizer : Classic Option :...
  • Page 24: Operation As A Pc Monitor

    OPERATION AS A PC MONITOR ______________ Connecting a PC Note: Turn off the television and the PC before connecting them. Connect the »PC DVI-I« socket on the television set and the appropriate LINE IN ANTEN LINE CVBS/YUV PC S-VIDEO socket of the PC with the VGA cable provided (video signal). PC DVI-I Connect the white and red »LINE IN...
  • Page 25: Evaluating Synchronisation Signals

    OPERATION AS A PC MONITOR ___________________________________________ Select »Main input settings« with »P+« or »P-« and confirm with » «. – The first four lines are information about the PC. Note: The other settings are explained in the following sections. H Freq : 48.5 kHz V Freq : 60.1 Hz...
  • Page 26: Using External Devices

    USING EXTERNAL DEVICES _____________________________ Decoder or satellite receiver/set-top box In order for the television to receive encoded programs from a privately operated station, a decoder is needed. Connecting a decoder or satellite receiver/set-top box PAY-TV Connect the »SCART 1« or »SCART 2«...
  • Page 27: Video Recorder Or Dvd Player

    USING EXTERNAL DEVICES _____________________________________________________ Video recorder or DVD player Connecting a video recorder or DVD player AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT EURO AV 110-240 V ~ 50/60Hz 20 W S VIDEO OUT Connect the socket of the television »SCART 1«...
  • Page 28 USING EXTERNAL DEVICES _____________________________________________________ Setting a preset station for a video recorder or DVD player This setting automatically selects the preset station for the video recorder or DVD player when the device is switched on. Press »i« to open the main menu. Main input : SCART 2 Main input settings...
  • Page 29: Camcorder

    USING EXTERNAL DEVICES _____________________________________________________ Camcorder Connecting the camcorder Connect the »Y CVBS« socket of the television and the corresponding sock- SCAR et of the camcorder (VHS/Video 8) using cinch cables (video signal). SCAR Connect the white and red »LINE IN CVBS/YUV«...
  • Page 30: Special Settings

    SPECIAL SETTINGS ____________________________________________________ Tuning to new television channels This setting is only required if a new television channel comes on air and you Inputs / PIP want to keep the order your channels are in, or if you receive channels with Picture different TV standards where you live.
  • Page 31: Setting The Television Channels By Entering The Frequency

    SPECIAL SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________ Setting the television channels by entering the frequency Press »i« to open the main menu. Select »Inputs/PIP« with »P+« or »P-« and confirm with » «. Select »Main input« by pressing »P+« or »P-«, and then press » « or » « to select »TUNER«.
  • Page 32: Information

    INFORMATION _____________________________________________________________ Technical data Operating voltage: 115 – 230 V~, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 300 W during operation approx. 5 W in standby mode Sine output LS OUT: 2 x 7 W Reception range: C01 - C80, special channels S01 - S41 Channel positions: 99 and 6 AV Screen diagonal:...
  • Page 33: Rectifying Minor Problems

    INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Rectifying minor problems If the remedies below are not successful, please consult an authorised GRUNDIG dealer. Please bear in mind that malfunctions can also be caused by external devices such as video recorders or satellite receivers. Problem Possible cause Remedy No picture or sound.
  • Page 34 INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Problem Possible cause Remedy Picture, but no sound. Volume set to minimum or Turn up or switch on the volume. loud speaker switched off. Volume control via audio Select sound output via cinch sockets activated loudspeaker. (if this option is available). Problem caused by station.
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