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- Page 1 TV/ Video-Combi TVR 5540/2 TOP ENGLISH...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS __________________________________________________________________________ Scope of delivery Set-up and safety Overview The front of the combined TV/video unit, the back of the combined TV/video unit Remote control Connection and preparation Connecting the aerial and the mains cable Inserting batteries in the remote control Switching the combined TV/video unit on/off Settings Setting television channels... - Page 3 Decoder or satellite receiver Video recorder or SET-TOP box Camcorder Headphones Special settings Manually assigning channel positions Setting the time and date Selecting user guide language Information Technical data Servicing notes for dealers Rectifying malfunctions yourself GRUNDIG customer service points...
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Page 4: Scope Of Delivery
SCOPE OF DELIVERY ___________________________________________________ Combined TV/video unit TVR 5540/2 TOP Remote control 2 batteries, 1.5 V, type round cell Operating manual E L E I L O T 8 7 0 T TV/VIDEO-COMBI TIMER INDEX STAND BY TIMER EJECT RECORD... -
Page 5: Set-Up And Safety
SET-UP AND SAFETY ___________________________________________________ In order to ensure that this high-quality, easy-to-use combined TV/video unit continues to provide you with satisfaction and entertainment, please observe the following instructions when setting it up: The combined TV/video unit is designed for the reception, recording and playback of video and audio signals. - Page 6 SET-UP AND SAFETY _________________________________________________________________ Place the combined TV/video unit on an even and solid surface. Do not place any objects (newspapers, for example) on the combined TV/video unit or any cloth or similar articles underneath the combined TV/video unit. Do not place the combined TV/video unit close to heating units or in direct sunlight.
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Page 7: Overview
OVERVIEW __________________________________________________________________________ The front of the combined TV/video unit STAND BY TIMER EJECT RECORD Switches the combined TV/video unit on/off. – Volume. Selects channels up/down. – Starts recording. During playback: Frame search backwards; after stop: rewind tape. Starts playback. During playback: Frame search forwards; after stop: advance tape. - Page 8 OVERVIEW __________________________________________________________________________________ The back of the combined TV/video unit EURO-AV – – Aerial input jack (for the house aerial). EURO-AV Euro/AV socket. Ü Ü Mains cable for wall socket.
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Page 9: Remote Control
OVERVIEW __________________________________________________________________________________ Remote control Switches off the combined TV/video unit (standby). E L E I L O T 8 7 0 T 1...0 AV Switch on the combined TV/video unit from standby; directly select channels and the AV channel position; enter teletext page numbers. - Page 10 OVERVIEW __________________________________________________________________________________ E L E I L O T 8 7 0 T – Adjusts the colour. – Adjusts the brightness. Backward frame search during playback; tape rewind in ”Stop” mode. Starts playback. TIMER Forward frame search during playback; tape advance in ”Stop” mode. Pause during recording, freeze-frame during playback.
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Page 11: Connection And Preparation
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _______________ Connecting the aerial and the mains cable EURO-AV – – Insert the aerial cable from the house aerial in the aerial socket » « of the stereo system. Insert the mains cable in the socket. Caution: The only way to isolate the stereo system from the mains supply is to pull the plug. -
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 batteries (type round cell, for example, UM-3 or AA, 2 x 1.5 V). Observe the polarity (marked on the base of the battery compartment). Note: If the battery is flat, »Batterie«... -
Page 13: Settings
SETTINGS ______________________________________________________________________________ Setting television channels The combined TV/video unit is equipped with an automatic search option. The automatic search may last a few minutes - depending on the number of television channels received. There are 69 channel positions available for television channels. After the search, you can sort the television channels into the order you prefer. - Page 14 SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________________________ Activate automatic channel search with » OK«. – The combined TV/video unit searches all television channels for television stations, then sorts and saves them. The search may last a few minutes. AUTOMATIC TUNING SYSTEM Then the combined TV/video unit switches to channel position 1 and the –...
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Page 15: The Dialog Center
SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________________________ The dialog center In the dialog center, you can perform various settings, and call up information and tips to help with the operation of your combined TV/video unit. Call up the »DIALOG CENTER« by pressing » « and then »OK «. -
Page 16: Setting Contrast
SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________________________ Setting contrast Call up the » PICTURE« menu with the » « button. – The » PICTURE« menu appears. PICTURE Adjust the »Contrast«, with »F « or »E «. – _ – _ – _ Contrast Note: The combined TV/video unit has been tested at maximum contrast, in order to check the reliability of all its subassemblies. -
Page 17: Television Mode
TELEVISION MODE _______________________________________________________ Switching on/off Switch on the combined TV/video unit by pressing » I« on the combined TV/video unit. E L E I L O T 8 7 0 T – The » STAND BY « indicator on the combined TV/video unit lights up. Switch the television set to ready (standby) mode with the »... - Page 18 TELEVISION MODE ____________________________________________________________________ Displaying/concealing channel position number Display/conceal the channel position number with the » « button. – Many television channels also display the station name. Adjusting the volume, brightness, and contrast djust volume with »F « or »E «. Adjust the brightness with the »–...
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Page 19: Playback
PLAYBACK _________________________________________________________________________ Basic playback functions Preparation Switch on the combined TV/video unit. E L E I L O T 8 7 0 T Insert store-bought cassette in the cassette compartment – with the window facing upwards – until it is automatically drawn in. Note: If a cassette with a broken tab is inserted, the combined TV/video unit auto- matically switches to playback. -
Page 20: Additional Playback Functions
PLAYBACK __________________________________________________________________________________ Additional playback functions Advancing freeze-frames step-by-step During the freeze-frame (playback/pause), press » « repeatedly. Resume playback by pressing » «. Improving the quality of the freeze-frame image If the freeze-frame image flickers or is unsteady, it can be optimised: During the freeze-frame (playback/pause), call up the »DIALOG CENTER«... -
Page 21: Continuous Playback
PLAYBACK __________________________________________________________________________________ Playback of recordings according to the NTSC colour norm During playback of NTSC recordings, the combined TV/video unit automatically switches over to this system. Note: The freeze-frame function is not possible during NTSC playback. Continuous playback When this function is activated, the combined TV/video unit automatically rewinds the cassette when it reaches its end, and starts playback again. -
Page 22: Recording
RECORDING ____________________________________________________________________ Three options for recording: With your combined TV/video unit, you have three different options for re- cording television programmes: Immediate recording, in which you select the desired channel on the com- bined TV/video unit and start recording immediately. Delayed recording –... -
Page 23: The Video Programme System (Vps/Pdc)
RECORDING _______________________________________________________________________________ The video programme system (VPS/PDC) When making a delayed recording, control by this system ensures the totally reliable recording of the programme. Information about the video programme system Many television stations transmit a supplementary signal (VPS/PDC signal) which indicates the start and duration of each television programme. It is therefore important when programming the combined TV/video unit that the switch-on and switch-off times are entered precisely, to the nearest minute. -
Page 24: Immediate Recording
RECORDING _______________________________________________________________________________ Immediate recording Preparation Switch on the combined TV/video unit. E L E I L O T 8 7 0 T Insert a cassette with sufficient playing time and intact tabs (cassette not blocked) in the cassette compartment until it is automatically drawn in. Operation Before recording select the desired channel with »... -
Page 25: Seamless Compilation Of Recordings(Assemble)
RECORDING _______________________________________________________________________________ Seamless compilation of recordings(Assemble) This function allows you to obtain seamless transitions during playback, without disturbance zones between the recordings. During playback, locate the end of the scene, where the new recording should be added, and press »II «... -
Page 26: Delayed Recording - By Entering The Showview Number
RECORDING _______________________________________________________________________________ Delayed recording – by entering the ShowView number Note: The time and date on the combined TV/video unit must be accurate. You can find the ShowView numbers for the television programmes in the programme guides. You can input the recording data for six programmes within a time period of one year. - Page 27 RECORDING _______________________________________________________________________________ Note: In the case of an incorrect entry, the ShowView number can be deleted with »CL«. If the program should be recorded ”daily” or ”weekly” at the same time, SHOWVIEW select the » Daily/Weekly Once« line with » «...
- Page 28 RECORDING _______________________________________________________________________________ Save recording data with » « and end operation with » TXT«. – The message »TIMER READY« appears on the screen and then once again RECORD TIMER VPS SP the »SHOWVIEW« menu. Date DW Pr Start PDC LP –...
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Page 29: Delayed Recording - By Entering Data For The Desired Tv Channel
RECORDING _______________________________________________________________________________ Delayed recording – by entering data for the desired TV channel Employ this method of recording if you do not know the ShowView numbers for the television channels. You can input the recording data for six programmes within a time period of one year. - Page 30 RECORDING _______________________________________________________________________________ RECORD TIMER Change channels (Pr) with », « or ». « and confirm with » «. VPS SP Date DW Pr Start PDC LP – 01ARD 20:00 21:30 Off SP Note: If a television channel from an installed satellite receiver is programmed, se- lect the »...
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Page 31: Checking Or Deleting Recording Data
RECORDING _______________________________________________________________________________ Checking or deleting recording data Checking recording data Call up the »RECORD TIMER« menu with the »TIMER« button. RECORD TIMER VPS SP – Check the recording data. Date DW Pr Start PDC LP – 01ARD 21:00 21:30 Off SP Switch off the »RECORD TIMER«... -
Page 32: Teletext Mode
TELETEXT MODE ______________________________________________________________ Basic teletext functions Teletext consists of a large number of separate text pages, for example sports and political news, market prices, weather reports and many other kinds of E L E I L O T 8 7 0 T information. -
Page 33: Other Functions With The Dialogue Line
TELETEXT MODE _________________________________________________________________________ Other functions with the dialogue line Selecting dialogue line Switch on teletext with the »TXT« button. Select the dialogue line with » «. Note: You will select the various functions from this dialogue line. Operation is explained in the following sections. Enlarging teletext page Select the »... - Page 34 TELETEXT MODE _________________________________________________________________________ Directly calling up the sub-page Select the » « display by pressing »F « or »E « and call up the sub- page with »OK«. – The selected teletext page number appears in the symbol line; for example, »155/0001«.
- Page 35 TELETEXT MODE _________________________________________________________________________ Overriding wait time While a page is being searched for, you can switch to the television channel: Select the » « display by pressing »F « or »E « and then press »OK«. – The television image appears and at the top of the screen the display »...
- Page 36 TELETEXT MODE _________________________________________________________________________ Other functions with the remote control keys Switch on teletext mode with the »TXT« button. E L E I L O T 8 7 0 T Enlarging teletext page Enlarge teletext page by repeatedly pressing » «. Page stop for multiple pages Stop teletext page by repeatedly pressing »...
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Page 37: Convenience Functions
CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS _________________________________ Convenience functions with the »SPECIAL FUNCTIONS« menu Call up the »DIALOG CENTER« by pressing » « and then »OK«. DIALOG CENTER SHOWVIEW From the »DIALOG CENTER«, select the » SPECIAL FUNCTION« line with TIMER LANGUAGE SELECTION », «... -
Page 38: Entering Switch-Off Time With The »Sleep Timer« Menu
CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS ___________________________________________________ Selecting tape speed (SP, LP) The selected tape speed remains in effect for the recording function until you adjust this setting to a different tape speed. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS In the »SPECIAL FUNCTION« menu, select the » Tape Speed « line with OSD function Tape speed »,... -
Page 39: Entering Switch-On Time With The »On Timer« Menu
CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS ___________________________________________________ Entering switch-on time with the »ON TIMER« menu You can enter a switch-on time for your combined TV/video unit with the » ON TIMER « menu. When the set time arrives, the combined TV/video unit switches on from standby mode. Call up the »DIALOG CENTER«... -
Page 40: Convenience Functions With The »Service« Menu
CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS ___________________________________________________ Convenience functions with the »SERVICE« menu Note: The function of the » Service code« line is reserved for the authorised dealer. Selecting the blue screen This setting switches to a blue screen when the picture is grainy. Call up the »DIALOG CENTER«... -
Page 41: Setting The Tape Display
CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS ___________________________________________________ Setting the tape display In order for the tape length to be correctly displayed during playback and re- cording, the tape length for E 30 to E 180 cassettes or for E 240 cassettes must be selected with this function. Call up the »DIALOG CENTER«... -
Page 42: Security System
SECURITY SYSTEM ________________________________________________________ Activating the security system The security system allows you to protect the combined TV/video unit from un- authorised use. INSTALLATION Call up the »DIALOG CENTER« by pressing » « and then »OK«. Child lock Program Sort Manual Tuning Select the »INSTALLATION«... - Page 43 SECURITY SYSTEM _____________________________________________________________________ Switching off the security system Switch on the combined TV/video unit. Enter the four-digit code number with »1...0 «. Call up the »DIALOG CENTER« by pressing » « and then »OK«. Select the »INSTALLATION« line by pressing », «...
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Page 44: Operation With External Devices
OPERATION WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES ______ Decoder or satellite receiver A decoder is necessary when the combined TV/video unit receives encoded programmes from a privately operated station. Connecting a decoder or satellite receiver to the »EURO-AV« socket. EURO-AV PAY-TV Connect the »EURO-AV« socket of the combined TV/video unit and the appropriate jack of the decoder with a EURO/AV cable. -
Page 45: Video Recorder Or Set-Top Box
OPERATION WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES ________________________________ Video recorder or SET-TOP box Connecting a video recorder or SET-TOP box to the »EURO-AV« socket EURO-AV 2 EXTERNAL / DEC. - AV 2 AUDIO 1 EXTERNAL / EURO - AV 1 Connect the »EURO-AV« socket on the combined TV/video unit and the appropriate jack on the video recorder or the SET-TOP box with a EURO/AV (Scart) cable. -
Page 46: Camcorder
OPERATION WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES ________________________________ Camcorder Connecting camcorder to the »VIDEO IN« and »AUDIO IN« jacks STAND BY VIDEO IN AUDIO IN TIMER EJECT RECORD Connect the yellow jack (VIDEO IN – picture signal) from the combined TV/video unit and the appropriate jack from the camcorder with a cinch cable. -
Page 47: Headphones
OPERATION WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES ________________________________ Note: It is possible to record from the camcorder onto the combined TV/video unit; to do this, select channel position »AV« with »0 AV «, start playback on the camcorder and start recording on the combined TV/video unit by pressing »REC «. -
Page 48: Special Settings
SPECIAL SETTINGS ________________________________________________________ Manually assigning channel positions You’ll only need this setting if a new channel is added and you want to retain your specific channel position sequence. Call up the » DIALOG CENTER« by pressing » « and then »OK«. MANUAL TUNING Select the »INSTALLATION«... - Page 49 SPECIAL SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________ Select the » Name« line by pressing », « or ». « and then press » « (blue). MANUAL TUNING – The first character of the name is marked. Program Frequ. Finetun. Enter the character with », «...
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Page 50: Setting The Time And Date
SPECIAL SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________ Setting the time and date The digital clock on the combined TV/video continues to function for one hour after the combined TV/video unit has been disconnected from the mains. Automatic update of time and date If a channel with teletext is set for channel position 1 of the combined TV/video unit, the combined TV/video unit uses this to actualise its ”internal”... -
Page 51: Selecting User Guide Language
SPECIAL SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________ Selecting user guide language The language of the user guide can be changed. SELECT LANGUAGE Call up the »DIALOG CENTER« by pressing » « and then »OK«. Svenska DK Dansk Select the »SELECT LANGUAGE « line with », «... -
Page 52: Information
INFORMATION ________________________________________________________________ Technical data Mains voltage: 220 – 240V, 50/60Hz, (regulated range of power supply 165...264 V). during operation 69 W, during standby ≤ 4 W, Power consumption: during recording ≤ 25 W (screen switched off). Sound output: 7 Watts music, 3.5 Watts sinusoidal. Reception ranges: C01 ... -
Page 53: Rectifying Malfunctions Yourself
INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Rectifying malfunctions yourself 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. Malfunction Possible cause... - Page 54 INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Malfunction Possible cause Remedy No colour Colour intensity set to minimum Turn colour up TV- norm setting (if this setting Select proper colour norm option is available) Problem caused by station Test with another channel Inappropriate colour, colour spots Strong magnetic field due to, for Increase distance between example, loudspeaker units...
- Page 55 INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Malfunction Possible cause Remedy Remote control does not work No optical connection Point the remote control at the television set Batteries of remote control Check or replace the batteries Observe the polarity Indefinite operating condition Switch off the combined TV/video unit with the mains button for approximately 2 minutes...
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Page 56: Grundig Customer Service Points
INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ GRUNDIG customer service points GRUNDIG GRUNDIG GRUNDIG GRUNDIG GRUNDIG Kundendienst Ost Kundendienst Nord Kundendienst West Kundendienst Mitte Kundendienst Süd Kolumbusstraße 14 Horbeller Straße 19 Dudenstraße 45-53 Beuthener Straße 65 Wittestraße 30e D-22113 Hamburg D-50858 Köln D-68167 Mannheim D-90471 Nürnberg... - Page 57 Grundig AG Kurgartenstraße 37 90762 Fürth Germany http://www.grundig.de • • • •...