CONTENTS ________________________________________________________________________ Set-up and safety Wall mounting Overview Controls on the plasma television Connections on the plasma television The remote control 10-11 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 12-14...
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CONTENTS __________________________________________________________________________________ 20-23 Convenience functions Entering the switch-off time Displaying and concealing information on the channel position Changing the menu (on-screen display) Displaying and concealing the logo Setting the colour temperature Setting the audio output signal level Calling up information Resetting the device Setting the character set for teletext functions Changing the menu language...
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.
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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.
SET-UP AND SAFETY ____________________________________ Wall mounting The plasma television may only be fixed to vertical walls. The wall surface must be strong enough to bear the weight. Use fastening equipment suitable for the weight of the device. (PlanaVision 42: approx. 35 kg, PlanaVision 50: approx. 53 kg). For wooden or cavity walls, use suitable wall plugs and screws.
OVERVIEW ______________________________________________________________________ Controls on the plasma television NE IN VB S VI DE Power switch Audio signal input for camera recorders. L LINE IN R Video input socket (video) for camera recorders. CVBS S-VIDEO Video input socket (S-video) for S-video camera recorders. Power switch (on the rear), switches the device to and from standby mode.
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OVERVIEW OVERVIEW __________________________________________________________________________________ Connections on the device AUDIO LINE IN LINE CVBS/YUV S-VIDEO SCART 2 RF IN RF OUT ANTENNA SCART 1 RS 232 PC DVI-I CVBS S-VIDEO Audio output sockets for a hi-fi system. LINE OUT L R Stereo audio input sockets: LINE IN CVBS/YUV L R Audio input (CVBS) for DVD players, video recorders,...
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.
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _______ Connecting the antenna cable Connect the antenna cable to the »ANTENNA« socket. RF IN RF OUT ANTENNA RS 232 CVBS Connecting the external HiFi amplifier Connect the HIFi amplifier to the »LINE OUT R L« cinch sockets. AUDIO LINE IN LINE CVBS/YUV...
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _______________________________________ Connecting the power cord Plug the power cord supplied into the mains socket of the device. Plug the power cord plug into an earthed safety socket. Note: Only connect the television using the power cord supplied to a suitable earthed safety socket.
SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________________ Setting television channels automatically The television is equipped with an automatic station search system. You start the station search and can then sort the television channels into your order of preference. There are 99 channel positions available for television stations. You can delete television stations from the station list which were found more than once or which have poor reception.
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 Input settings Press »i«...
SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________________________ Picture settings Open the »Picture« menu by pressing » « (red). Picture 1 Contrast : Select the function item by pressing »P+« or »P-«: 2 Brightness : – »Contrast« 3 Sharpness : 4 Color : – »Brightness« 5 Tint : –...
TELEVISION OPERATION ___________________________________ Switching on Press the power switch»IO« on the back of the device to switch it to standby mode. – The indicator lights up orange. Switch the television by pressing »P+« or one of the numerical buttons »1… 0«.
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.
TELEVISION OPERATION _________________________________________________________ PIP mode PIP (picture in picture) allows you to watch an inset picture from a second video source in addition to the current channel. A second receiver unit, DVD players, video recorders, satellite receivers or a PC can be used as video sources, they must be connected to the input jacks at the back of the device.
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: »16:9« and »14:9« formats During programmes in 4:3 format, the picture is stretched horizontally if »16:9«...
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.
CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS __________________________ Entering the switch-off time This function allows you to enter a switch-off time for the television. After this time has elapsed, the television switches to standby mode. Press »i« to open the main menu. Settings 1 Display Source Info : Select »Set Up«...
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. Settings 1 Display Source Info : Press »i« to open the main menu.
CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS ___________________________________________________ Calling up information In this menu you will find information about the temperature of the device, the Display hardware and the software version of the device. 3 User Zoom : 4 Color Temperature : Normal Press »i« to open the main menu. 5 Picture Contrast : Ideal 6 Freeze Picture...
CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS ___________________________________________________ Setting the character set for teletext functions This setting allows you to set the character set for teletext for different special characters (e.g. for eastern European languages). Press »i« to open the main menu. Language 1 OSD : English Select »Set Up«...
OPERATION AS A PC MONITOR ______________ Note: Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched on. Switch off the other equipment as well before connecting it. Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have connected the external devices and the antenna.
OPERATION AS A PC MONITOR ___________________________________________ Select »Main input« Press »P+« or »P-« to select, and then press » « or » « » to select PC (YUV)«, »PC (RGB)« or »PC (DVI)«. Select »Main input settings« by pressing »P+« or »P-« and press »OK« to confirm.
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«...
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 ... with a digital signal (e.g. HDTV) Connect the »PC DVI-I«...
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USING EXTERNAL DEVICES _____________________________________________________ ... using the Euro/AV socket Connect the »SCART 1« or »SCART 2« socket of the television and the corresponding socket of the video recorder or the DVD player with a SCART 2 EURO/AV (Scart) cable. SCART 1 CVBS S-VIDEO Note:...
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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 Inputs DVD player when the device is switched on. 1 Main input : SCART1 2 Main input settings Press »i«...
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USING EXTERNAL DEVICES _____________________________________________________ Camera recorders Connecting a camera recorder ... E IN E IN V B S V B S ID E O ID E O ... with cinch cables Connect the »CVBS« cinch socket of the television and the corresponding socket of the camera recorder (VHS/Video 8) using cinch cables (video sig- nal).
SPECIAL SETTINGS ____________________________________________________ Tuning to new television channels This setting is only required if a new television channel comes on air and you Info want to keep the order your channels are in, or if you receive channels with 1 Sound different TV standards where you live.
SPECIAL SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________ Set the television channel by entering the channel number or the frequency Press »i« to open the main menu. Input settings Select »Inputs / PIP« with »P+« or »P-« and confirm with »OK«. 1 Auto Search 2 Manual Search 3 Sort Select »Main input«...
SPECIAL SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________ Re-tuning all television channels This setting is a required after moving house. Please note that all saved television Settings stations will be deleted by the setting. 1 Display Source Info : 2 Language Press »i« to open the main menu. 3 OSD Set up 4 Pwr Down/Stand-By 5 Reset to factory Defaults...
INFORMATION _____________________________________________________________ Technical data Operating voltage: 115 – 240 V~, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: in operation 350 W (PlanaVision 42) in operation 450 W (PlanaVision 50) in standby approx. 5 W Music signal power: 2 x 10 W Sine wave power: 2 x 6 W Reception range: C01 –...
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.
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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.