CONTENTS ______________________ 15” LCD TV Monitor GUVLCD1500 Special features of your Monitor TV Scope of delivery Setup and safety Overview The front of the TV The back of the TV The remote control Connection and preparation Operation TV controls Using Teletext On-screen menus General menu Video menu...
15” LCD TV MONITOR GUVL1500___ 15” LCD TV Monitor GUVLCD1500 Special features of your Monitor TV Your TV provides you with a multi-region receiver system, allowing you to receive TV broadcasts in any country broadcasting a PAL or SECAM signal. It can also be used as a standard PC monitor with built-in speakers.
SET-UP AND SAFETY ________________ Setup and safety Please note the following information when setting up your TV. This TV is designed to display video and audio signals from multiple external devices, e.g. DVD player, external aerial, PC. Connection options are explained fully on page 9of this user guide. If the TV is subject to a sudden change in temperature, for example if it is brought in from the cold to a warm room, connect it to the mains supply and let it stand for at least two hours before you turn it on.
OVERVIEW _________________________ Overview The front of the TV POWER Switches the TV to stand-by and on again. The device is only completely disconnected from the mains if the plug is pulled out. Channel select buttons. Also used to move up and down whilst navigating on-screen menus.
OVERVIEW _________________________ The back of the TV PC AUDIO (L)/ (PC AUDIO (R) AV AUDIO (L)/ AV AUDIO (R) DC IN 12V VGA IN S-VIDEO RF (AERIAL CONNECTION) Audio input sockets. (left/right analogue channel) for connecting an audio output from a PC. Audio input sockets, (left/right analogue channel) for connecting on audio output from an external device.
OVERVIEW _________________________ The remote control STANDBY MUTE DISP 1...0 RETURN -/-- MENU INPUT A.MODE NICAM P .MODE Switches the TV on from stand-by mode and on again. Mute the sound on the TV. Display current channel information. Numeric buttons for various inputs. Return to previous channel.
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OVERVIEW _________________________ TEXT Activate Teletext. Superimpose Teletext over the TV programme. HOLD Holds Teletext subpage. PICTURE Returns to the TV programme. INDEX Return to the Teletext index page. SIZE Increases the size of the Text shown on-screen. FAST TEXT Select one of the Fast Text options (see page 12).
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION__ Connection and preparation 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.
OPERATION ________________________ Operation TV controls Programme selection You can use the controls on either the TV or remote control to select channels. 1. Press the CH buttons on the TV or remote control or press a NUMBER button to select a programme. Note: There are 200 available channels on the TV (0-199), but the two and three digit channels can only be selected by using the DOUBLE DIGIT...
OPERATION ________________________ Mono/Stereo 1. Pressing the NICAM/A2 button will indicate which Sound Mode is selected: MONO or NICAM STEREO. Using Teletext Teletext is an information system that displays text on your TV screen. Using the teletext control buttons you can view pages of information that are listed in the teletext index.
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OPERATION ________________________ Page stop If the page of text you have selected contains sub-pages, these sub- pages will automatically be displayed in order with a delay to allow you to read the page. 1. To stop the move to the next sub-page, press the HOLD button. Hold’...
OPERATION ________________________ On-screen menus TV menu 1. Press the MENU button until the TV MENU appears on screen. System If the TV System is incorrect, the picture will not appear on the TV correctly. UK TV broadcasts can only be received when the I (PAL) system has been selected.
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OPERATION ________________________ Fine tune The FINE TUNE function can be used to improve picture quality. To fine tune a channel: 1. Select a channel from the top option in the TV MENU. 2. Highlight FINE TUNE and use the VOL the picture quality.
OPERATION ________________________ General menu 1. Press the MENU button until the GENERAL MENU appears on screen. Note: The GENERAL MENU is the same for all input types. Language 1. Highlight the LANGUAGE option using the CH 2. Scroll through the available options using the VOL 3.
OPERATION ________________________ Reset 1. Highlight the RESET option using the CH 2. Press the VOL button to reset the picture settings to the factory default. Video menu Your TV has several settings which allow you to control the picture quality: Brightness, Contrast, Colour, Sharpness.
OPERATION ________________________ Audio menu The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference: Volume, Balance, Audio Preset, Treble, Bass. 1. Press the MENU button until the AUDIO MENU appears. 2. Use the CH button to select one of the following options: 3.
OPERATION ________________________ Using the TV as a monitor Initial set PC mode 1. Switch on the TV by pressing the ON/OFF button on the top of the TV or on the remote control. 2. Select the PC - RGB Input detailed on page 15. The PC screen is automatically set.
TROUBLESHOOTING _______________ Troubleshooting Problem TV Problems The TV does not work. Make sure that the power supply is connected and that the mains supply is switched on. Poor picture. Is the aerial plugged in? Try changing the direction of the outdoor aerial. High buildings and hills can cause ghost pictures or double images.
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If none of these solves the problem, switch the TV off then on again. WARNING: IF THIS DOES NOT WORK, CONTACT EITHER YOUR SUPPLIER OR A QUALIFIED TV REPAIR TECHNICIAN. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE TV YOURSELF. Product Support: Telephone: 0870 920 1101 Internet: www.grundig-uk.co.uk...
CARE AND MAINTENANCE__________ Care and maintenance Care of the screen Clean the screen with a slightly damp, soft cloth. Do not use abrasive solvents or cleaners as they may damage the TV screen coating layer. Always unplug the TV from the mains while cleaning. How do I dispose of this product? When your TV has reached the end of its life, contact your local council regarding available recycling or disposal...
GUARANTEE _______________________ Guarantee This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials or workmanship, the unit will either be replaced, a refund given or repaired free of charge (where possible) during this period by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit.
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