1. Setting up The TV is delivered complete with base and wall bracket. Fitting the base Slide the base into the slots provi- ded for it and secure it carefully with four screws (M4 x 16mm). 4 screws M4 x 16mm Base Wall mounting Non-compliance with these instructions can result in serious injuries to...
1. Setting up Wall mounting Remove the base (if it is fitted). • Remove the four caps from the Holes plug rear side. • Insert the enclosed plastic screw bolts in the holes and carefully secure each one with a screw M6x20 mm.
2. Safety notes • Place the TV set on a solid surface remove the power cable from the wall which is capable of bearing the outlet and disconnect the antenna weight! cable from the outlet or from the TV set. •...
•VCR2 Metz VCR with remote control RF52 •DVD Metz DVD player with remote control RG/RH37 •HiFi Metz HiFi CD receiver HE 11 with remote control Do not use rechargeable batteries in the remote control. Use only two dry batteries of the type...
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3. The remote control Back to TV mode Overview of the key functions Select video input signal at the programme position selected Select key – Switches to the operating when the set was switched off level for AV devices OFF (standby) Select aspect ratio (picture format) Back to previous programme position Numeric keys (direct programme...
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TV operating level. The TV operating level is programmed a) Use the Select key to select the opera- in the factory for the Metz 30 LCD-TV ting level HiFi. The coloured HiFi LED PIP. You cannot enter any other code.
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3. The remote control 1.3 Entering the code for a 2. Reading out a programmed HiFi amplifier code After executing steps a) to d), you After executing steps a) to e), you have about 15 seconds to make have about 15 seconds to make further entries.
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3. The remote control K e y V C R 1 / 2 On / Standby Record Time in display 0...9 Numeric keys: progr. selection Programme +/– Fast forward / Rewind Vol.+/– Lautstärke +/– TV Mute TV mute Menu MENU Switching voltage on/off Text Info...
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3. The remote control H i F i K e y D V D C D ( I-II ) T U N E R ( T A P E ( ON: Display time/track ON:Radio-text on/off On / Standby ON&AV, ON:On/Standby ON&AV, ON: On/Standby Return Angle...
4. Day-to-day operation Switching on Switch on the TV set with the mains switch. It is now in the standby state and the red standby indi- cator lights. Select any desired programme posi- tion with the numeric keys on the remote control. Alternatively, you can switch on the TV set by pressing the key.
5. Selecting your country Open the menu Once you have installed the TV set, you must spe- cify the country in which it is located (e.g. UK) to assign certain basic settings (such as the TV chan- nel frequencies). Selecting your country: •...
Open the menu 5.1 Selecting a language Language selection for the TV menu You can select any of the available languages for the TV menu. All text in the menu and the help screens (Information) are displayed in the selected language.
6. Tuning to TV stations Open the menu You can tune your TV set to TV stations in three different ways: a) Automatic Programme Search (APS) The automatic programme search searches the entire range of channels for TV stations. All sta- tions which are found are placed in a station table which is displayed at the end of the search.
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Open the menu 6. Tuning to TV stations b) Manual search You can use the manual search function to search for individual stations whose channel number or frequency you do not know. Executing a manual search • Press the "MENU" key to open the TV menu. MENU •...
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6. Tuning to TV stations Open the menu c) Direct channel input If you know the channel number of a station you want to save, you can enter this number directly. Executing direct channel input MENU • Press the "MENU" key to open the TV menu. •...
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Open the menu 6. Tuning to TV stations Fine tuning The TV set is normally tuned to the centre frequency of each of the TV channels. This is usually satisfac- MENU tory. If you are not satisfied, you can carry out fine tuning of the frequency.
6.1 Station logo Open the menu Each station which transmits VPS signals automati- cally receives a station logo with up to four cha- racters. If this automatic assignment does not work, or if you want a different logo, you can enter the logo manually.
Open the menu 6.2 Sorting the stations In the station table, you can shift or delete indivi- dual stations. Shifting and deleting stations • Press the "INFO" key to open the station table. INFO • Use the cursor key to select the station you want to shift or delete.
7. Programme selection Programme selection and programme- position management Your TV set can manage a maximum of 100 pro- gramme positions (0-99) in the station table. You can select these programme positions with the numeric keys, the "P+/P-" keys or from the sta- tion table.
Open the menu 8. Picture settings The picture settings (brightness, contrast, sharp- ness, etc.) can be set globally for all programme positions. Adjusting the picture settings: • Press the "MENU" key to open the TV menu. • Use the cursor key to select the menu MENU "Picture".
9. Sound settings Open the menu The sound settings (volume, headphone volume, balance, etc.) can be adjusted in the menu "Audio". Adjusting the sound settings: MENU • Press the "MENU" key to open the TV menu. • Use the cursor key to select the menu "Audio".
10. Special functions Open the menu Picture in Picture (PIP) The PIP picture can be used to display the pro- gramme of a second TV station or a signal from an AV device. Displaying/hiding PIP: • Press the red key to display the PIP picture. •...
10. Special functions Open the menu Picture size You can use the function "Picture size " to adjust programmes transmitted in various formats to match the wide-screen format of the TV screen. Adjusting the picture-size: • Press the key. The current aspect ratio is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
10. Special functions Split screen In "split screen" mode, the screen is divided verti- cally into two halves. You can activate and deactivate this mode with the key. When this mode is activated, you hear the sound belonging to the picture on the left.
10. Special functions Open the menu Sleep timer By programming the sleep timer, you can determi- ne when the TV set is to switch itself off automati- MENU cally. The sleep timer can be set to Off, 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
11. Teletext Teletext is an additional, free information servi- ce which is provided by many TV stations. You can scroll through the pages of this "electronic newspaper" in various ways. Displaying Teletext: • Press the "TEXT" key. TEXT Page 100 (Contents page) of the Teletext is displayed on the screen.
Open the menu 12. AV devices AV (Audio/Video) devices are external devices (such as video recorders, DVD players, decoders, video cameras, etc.) which generate picture and/or sound signals and can be connected to a TV set. Video recorders, DVD players and similar devices oder can be connected to the Scart 1 or Scart 2 socket.
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12. AV devices Possible selections • Tuner The signal from the TV station to which the TV set is tuned is displayed. • Scart 1/2 The picture from the AV device connected to the Scart1 socket is displayed in the composite- colour picture signal.
12. Copying AV recordings Open the menu Your TV set has a copy mode in which an AV devi- ce connected to the Scart 2 socket can record the picture and sound coming from an AV device con- nected to the "FAV" (Front AV socket) or to the Scart 1 socket.
12. AV devices Open the menu Picture quality when playing back pictu- res from tape MENU The VCR function ensures an optimal picture quali- ty when playing back recordings from tape devices such as camcorders or video recorders. The VCR function in the menu "Options" can be selected only if, for example, the connec- ted video recorder is delivering a signal.
13. Operation without the remote control This facility is provided only as an emergency measure for use in cases where the batteries of the remote control are flat or where the remote control is not easily available. The local controls are located on the top of the TV set.
13.1 Key lock (child lock) With the function "Key lock", you can disable the local controls on the front of the TV set. This makes it possible to indirectly prevent use of the TV by other persons (such as children) by acti- vating this function and hiding the remote control.
15. Cleaning the set Before cleaning the set, always switch it off with the mains switch! Incorrect treatment and cleaning of the screen surface can cause irreparable dama- ge to it. You should therefore always obser- ve the following instructions for treatment and cleaning of the set.
Disposal of batteries Dry or rechargeable batteries should never be discarded as normal garbage! Please use the local facilities for the disposal of exhausted batteries. Make sure the batteries are fully discharged befo- re disposal. The batteries are generally fully discharged when the unit in which they are used - switches itself off or indicates "Battery flat"...
Problem Possible cause Remedy The TV set does not • There is an obstacle between • Remove the obstacle. react to commands the remote control and the TV from the remote con- set. trol. • Ensure that the sun does •...
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