Metz LCD-TV (F)HDTV-set Operating Instructions Manual

Metz LCD-TV (F)HDTV-set Operating Instructions Manual

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H O M E E N T E R TA I N M E N T
O p e r a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s
f o r a l l L C D - T V ( F ) H D T V - s e t s
H D T V
LCD-TV
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M e t z - a l w a y s f i r s t c l a s s .
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  • Page 1 H O M E E N T E R TA I N M E N T O p e r a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r a l l L C D - T V ( F ) H D T V - s e t s H D T V LCD-TV i n t e g r i e r t...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety notes ......5 thank you for selecting a Metz The Remote Control ....6 LCD TV set.
  • Page 3 Contents Automatic DVB-T station search..71 Manual DVB-T station search ..72 22.3 Automatic DVB-C station search ..73 Manual DVB-C station search .
  • Page 4: Installation

    „Connecting AV devices“ with the cursor and press „OK“ to display the information. • Only use Metz bases as a stand for the LCD TV. • Use the Metz wall bracket (item no. 604 99 0286.A1) or a suitable OmniMount wall bra- cket to hang the LCD TV on the wall.
  • Page 5: Safety Notes

    2. Safety notes • Always place the monitor on a solid, from their outlets or from the TV set in stable surface. the case of a thunderstorm. • If a cold TV set is moved to a warm • The monitor may be opened and room, always allow any condensation repaired only by a qualified person.
  • Page 6: The Remote Control

    3. The Remote Control The remote control sends commands to the TV set by means of an infrared sig- nal. You must point it towards the TV set ³ when using it. Note that the remote con- trol may interfere with the operation of other devices which use infrared signals (such as infrared headphones).
  • Page 7 3. The Remote Control Overview of the functions of the keys Switch to DVB radio mode. Switch on from the standby state into radio mode Function keys: F1/F2/F3: press briefly to call the functions set in the factory. F1/F2/F3: press and hold to display a selection of special functions. AV: press to select one of the previously configured AV devices.
  • Page 8: Daily Operation

    4. Daily Operation Switching on Switching off Switch on the TV set with the main Press the key to switch the TV set to switch. standby mode. If you do not intend to use the TV set for a longer period, switch The TV set is now in standby mode and it off with the main power switch.
  • Page 9: Station Selection

    6. Station Selection mally the "thousands" digit. If less than Station selection and manage- ment of programme positions 1000 programme positions are occupied, it automatically becomes the "hundreds" The TV set can store the settings for up to digit. 2000 TV stations and 2000 radio stations If less than ten programme positions are in so-called programme positions.
  • Page 10: User Help (Information)

    Opening the Info 7. User Help (Information) During the design of this TV set, we have made every effort to make it as easy a possible for you to use it and we hope that you will enjoy familiari- sing yourself with your new TV set. With the "Information"...
  • Page 11: Menu Control

    8. Menu Control Opening the menu With the "TV menu", we provide you with an MENU assistant to help you find your way through the many possible settings of the TV set. Don't be afraid to change any settings in the various menus.
  • Page 12: Teletext

    Opening the menu 9. Teletext Teletext is an additional service provided free of charge by many TV stations. It is an "electronic magazine" through which you can browse in TEXT various ways. Opening Teletext: • Press the "TEXT" key. If the selected Gehörlose station offers "TOP-Text", a "card Börse...
  • Page 13 9. Teletext Double font size Setting marks in Teletext You can double the size of the font used As a user of Teletext, you will probably for Teletext pages with the F1 key. Pres- want to visit certain pages (such as sing this key once displays an enlarged stock-market news, news pages or the picture of the upper third of the page.
  • Page 14 9. Teletext Displaying all Teletext marks If you have set marks for a programme position, you can display an overview of these marks by pressing the F3 key. The displayed list shows whe- re the marks are set. Press F3 again to hide the list.
  • Page 15: Av Playback

    10. AV Playback Opening the menu AV playback (devices with switching voltage) MENU Before they can be used, AV devices must be registered and assigned to the appropri- ate input sockets in the menu "AV devices". Playing back a recording from a video cassette, DVD, etc.
  • Page 16 Opening the menu 10. AV Playback If you now start to play back a recording on the connected AV device, the TV set changes automa- tically from any other programme position to the playback mode. AV playback (devices without switching voltage) Before they can be used, AV devi- HDMI ces must be registered and assig-...
  • Page 17: Av Playback Vcr Function

    10.1 AV Playback Opening the menu VCR function The menu item "VCR" is not available in a 2 ** menu..Picture quality when playing back from tape devices MENU The VCR function ensures an optimum picture quality when playing back recordings from tape devices such as video cassette recorders or cam- corders.
  • Page 18: General Picture Settings

    Opening the menu 11. General Picture Settings Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. MENU The picture settings brightness, contrast, colour intensity, sharpness and noise reduction can be set generally for all programme positions and saved as standard values which can be recalled at any time by pressing the "OK"...
  • Page 19 11. General Picture Settings Opening the menu Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. MENU The backlight control (factory setting "off") can be set to "dynamic" or "automatic". With "dynamic" the backlight control is adjusted according to the picture contents.
  • Page 20 Opening the menu 11. General Picture Settings Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. MENU Depending on the brightness of the picture shown, with the setting "Picture improvment on" there is an extension of the bright area in the case of dark picture contents.
  • Page 21 11. General Picture Settings Opening the menu Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. MENU This function provides a better picture for black- and-white films or cinema films. Movement are more fluid and the picture looks more plastic. Setting the Motion compensation •...
  • Page 22 Opening the menu 11. General Picture Settings Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. MENU Displays that do not fill the screen produce black border. These border can be changed to a grey tone to avoid "image sticking"3). Displaying the picture in 4:3 format, for example, produces these black border at the left and right.
  • Page 23 11. General Picture Settings Opening the menu Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. MENU The picture settings zoom, vertical position, auto- matic zoom and panorama can be set and saved as general settings for all programme positions. Setting the zoom/panorama mode: •...
  • Page 24: Picture Settings For Progr. Via Tv Menu

    11.1 Picture Settings for Opening the menu Programmes via TV Menu Picture settings for individual programme MENU positions are not available in a 2 ** menu. If the standard values do not provide a satisfacto- ry picture in some programme positions, you can make different settings for these positions which override almost all of the general picture settings.
  • Page 25: Picture Settings For Progr. Via Station Table

    11.2 Picture Settings for Opening the menu Programme via Station Table MENU Individual picture settings for programme position xy: • Select the programme position whose picture settings you wish to change. • Press the "MENU" key. The TV menu appears on the screen. •...
  • Page 26: General Sound Settings

    Opening the menu 12. General Sound Settings Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. The sound settings volume, treble, bass, stereo wide and spatial sound can be set generally for MENU all programme positions and saved as standard values which can be recalled at any time by pres- sing the "OK"...
  • Page 27 12. General Sound Settings Opening the menu Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. MENU Setting SRS-WOW • Press the "MENU" key. The TV menu appears on the screen. • Press the blue key .
  • Page 28 Opening the menu 12. General Sound Settings Automatic volume correction MENU Some TV stations transmit their commercials at a higher sound volume than that for the normal pro- gramme. In order to save you from adjusting the volume each time with the remote control, you can activate automatic volume correction.
  • Page 29 12. General Sound Settings Opening the menu Bei einem 2 Menü sind verschiedene ‚‚ Menüpunkte nicht einstellbar. Audio frequencies can be individually adjusted to MENU your personal tastes in the "Equalizer" menu. Adjust Equalizer: • Press the "MENU" key. The TV menu appears on the screen. •...
  • Page 30 Opening the menu 12. General Sound Settings Base width and spatial sound MENU The menu points base width and spatial sound are only shown when the function "SRR WOW" is turned off.. Base width In the case of stereo transmissions, the base width (= spatial distance between the loudspeakers) can be artificially widened to achieve a larger stereo triangle.
  • Page 31: Sound Settings For Progr. Via Tv Menu

    12.1 Sound Settings for Opening the menu Programmes via TV Menu Some of the menu items are not available MENU in a 2 ** menu. Volume correction Various TV stations broadcast their programmes with different sound volumes. This volume diffe- rence can be minimised by correcting the volume.
  • Page 32 12.1 Sound Settings for Opening the menu Programmes via TV Menu Some of the menu items are not available MENU in a 2 ** menu. Tone setting The tone setting can be set to "Normal" or "Speech". The setting "Speech" should be used primarily for stations which broadcast mainly pro- grammes with a lot of speech, such as news sta- tions.
  • Page 33 12.1 Sound Settings for Opening the menu Programmes via TV Menu Some of the menu items are not available MENU in a 2 ** menu. Forced mono It may happen that your TV set switches from mono to stereo in the middle of a programme, alt- hough no stereo sound is being transmitted.
  • Page 34: Sound Settings For Prog. Via The Stat. Table

    12.2 Sound Settings for Prog. Opening the menu via the Station Table Some of the menu items are not available MENU in a 2 ** menu. Making sound corrections: • Select the programme position whose sound set- tings you wish to change. •...
  • Page 35: Automatic Zoom

    13. Automatic zoom Opening the menu The menu item "Automatic zoom" is not available in a 2 ** menu. MENU When the automatic zoom function is active, pro- grammes in a "widescreen" format (such as pro- grammes in 16:9) are expanded to fill as much of the screen as possible.
  • Page 36: Childlock

    Opening the menu 14. Childlock With the aid of the childlock function, you can determine whether or not the TV set can be swit- MENU ched on and which stations may be selected at which times. The childlock can be set such that: a) it is always active, b) one to six TV, radio or AV programmes (Prog A ...
  • Page 37 14. Childlock Opening the menu b) Permitted programmes: Activate the childlock as described in step a). Use the corresponding numeric key to select the menu item "Permitted xx progs." (xx = TV, radio or AV). Press the "OK" key and, in the setting win- dow, enter the programme positions with the numeric keys or use the - + key to select the desired pro-...
  • Page 38: Reminder

    Opening the menu 15. Reminder The menu item "Reminder" is not available MENU in a 2 ** menu. If you wish to be reminded of something while watching TV, you can set a reminder for any des- ired time. At this time, a window with the remin- der appears on the screen.
  • Page 39: Timer Control

    16. Timer Control Opening the menu The menu items "On time" and "Off time" are not available in a 2 ** menu. In the menu item "Timer control", you can pro- MENU gramme a switch-on time, a switch-off time and a sleep timer (switch off after ...).
  • Page 40: Setting The Time And Date

    Opening the menu 16.1 Setting the Time and Date Normally, the TV set will determine the current date MENU and time from the Teletext signals of the currently selected station (providing this station sends Teletext). Note: For this the device must be turned on with the mains switch.
  • Page 41: Recording Control

    16.2 Recording Control Opening the menu This menu item is not available in a 2 ** MENU menu. In the menu item "Recording control", you can set a lead time and an overrun time for timer recordings. The TV set is automatically switched to the pro- gramme position from which the recording is to be made at a time which is the number of minutes programmed as the lead time before the pro-...
  • Page 42 16.2 Recording control • Press the "OK" key to save the settings. • Press the "EXIT" key to close the TV menu. Application example: You wish to record a programme received via DVB-T. The programme starts at 22:45 hours, ends at 23:40 hours and is broadcast on ITV. Set up a "manual timer"...
  • Page 43: Special Functions

    17. Special Functions Opening the menu Picture-in-Picture In the case of TV sets with two receivers, it is pos- sible to display a DVB channel and to open a win- dow to show a different analogue channel from the second receiver or from the AV channel slot. Activating the PIP function •...
  • Page 44: Normal/Speech

    17. Special Functions Opening the menu Normal/Speech Selection of "Normal" or "Speech" is des- Special functions 2 cribed in Section 12.1, "Tone Settings". Normal/Speech In this menu, you can temporarily select "Normal" or "Speech". The selection remains active until you switch to anot- her programme position, switch to standby mode or switch the TV set off completely.
  • Page 45: Recording A Programme With A Timer

    17. Special Functions Opening the menu Recording a programme with a timer depends on the selected scope of operation. Depending on the configuration of the TV set, the various menu items may be displayed in a diffe- rent order and numbered differently. Use the - + key to set this menu item to "Yes".
  • Page 46: Direct Recording (Otr)

    17. Special Functions Opening the menu Direct recording of a programme If you wish to record the programme you are cur- rently watching, you can start a direct (one-touch) recording to make the current programme availa- ble to a recording device connected to the EURO sockets.
  • Page 47: Picture Format

    17. Special Functions Opening the menu Picture format Adjusting the picture format: • Press the F3 key. If you press F3 briefly, the function programmed for F3 (see Section 18. "Programming Special functions 3 3 the Function keys") is executed. Picture format If you hold down F3 for about two Picture pos., vert.
  • Page 48 17. Special Functions Opening the menu Picture format Panorama With the aid of the panorama function, you can expand programmes broadcast Standard 4:3 in 4:3 format to fill the screen of a 16:9 Panorama TV set. The picture is expanded uniformly 16:9 full picture —...
  • Page 49: Picture Position

    17. Special Functions Opening the menu Picture Position If desired, the picture can be shifted up or down in order, for example, to make subtitles visible or to hide "ticker" displays. Adjusting the picture position: • Press the F3 key. If you press F3 briefly, the function pro- Special functions 3 grammed for F3 (see Section 18., "Pro-...
  • Page 50: Audio Language Selections

    17. Special Functions Calling the menu Audio/language selection Various programs are transmitted with several audio channels (e.g. multilin- gual or Digital Audio). If you are receiving a multilin- gual programme the informa- tion box on the bottom left of Pr 30 Stereo arte the screen features the...
  • Page 51: Jpeg Photograph Display

    17. Special Functions Opening the menu JPEG Photograph Display The JPEG photograph display is an image viewer for JPEG formats. The automatic image resizing and a full-picture mode ensure smooth, pleasant display. Starting the photograph viewer: • Connect the memory stick (exchangeable stora- ge medium) to the USB socket.
  • Page 52 17. Special Functions Opening the menu JPEG Photograph Display Starting the zoom function: • When an image is displayed, the zoom function can be activated with the + key. A red outlined quadrangle appears in the image. • Use the – + key to select the zoom factor (x2, x4, x8).
  • Page 53 17. Special Functions Opening the menu JPEG Photograph Display Starting the slide show: • Use the cursor control keys to select the desired image folder. • Press the "OK" key to open the selected image folder. • Press the "F2" key and select the "Slide Show" function.
  • Page 54: Programming The Function Keys

    Opening the menu 18. Programming the Function Keys The remote control has four function keys: F1, F2, F3 and AV. You can programme these function keys with any of the available functions. Special functions 2 If you press and hold any function key, a Normal/Speech window with the available functions is Language of progr.
  • Page 55: Sound Settings Mute Function

    19. Sound Settings Opening the menu Mute Function In the menu "Sound settings", you can activate a MENU two-stage mute function. When this function is active, the volume in TV mode can be reduced in two stages with the mute Activating the mute function •...
  • Page 56: Data Logic Settings

    Opening the menu 19.1 Data Logic Settings Data Logic Mode 1 / Mode 2 MENU Factory setting is Mode 1. If the recording is stopped by the Data Logic Videorecorder (self-dependent, 5-10sec. after the start of the recording), switching to Mode 2 could solve this problem.
  • Page 57: Epg

    20. EPG EPG (Electronic Program Guide) is an electronic TV guide covering all major channels. The guide may be made up of details from NexTView and/or DVB-SI. The NexTView information is broadcast by various channels and also includes information for other broadcasting organizations.
  • Page 58 Opening the menu 20.1 Activating the EPG Pressing the green key for yes activates the slot MENU in order to receive NexTView. The message will not appear again. If you know the NexTView slot, you can also enter it using the numeric keys in the TV menu. You can overwrite existing programme slot num- bers or delete them with the II key.
  • Page 59: Collecting Epg Data

    20.2 Collecting EPG data Special notes: NexTView data is transmitted by various broadcasting organizations. The TV set’s channel table lists all availa- ble channels in the programme guide, DVB-SI data is broadcast by each chan- provided you do not make another selec- nel corresponding to its own content.
  • Page 60 20.2 Collecting EPG data Solution 2: The collection process will be halted if: • Press the MENU key . The TV menu - videotext is opened. appears on the screen. - a recording has been programmed under AV Recording. • Press the white key. The menu channel table appears with the active pro- - a preset recording is running or will...
  • Page 61: Using The Epg

    20.3 Using the EPG Opening the menu Once all of the EPG data have been collected, briefly pressing the "EPG" key displays the EPG with the current programme on the selected pro- gramme position highlighted. The following keys have special functions in EPG mode: Select a programme.
  • Page 62 Opening the menu 20.3 Using the EPG Selecting a programme and viewing or setting a reminder In the EPG, you can select a programme with the cursor control key. • Press the "OK" key in order to - view the programme if it is already running, or - set a reminder for it if it has not yet started.
  • Page 63: Using The Epg

    20.3 Using the EPG Opening the menu Programme Information (Now Showing: ..) After switching to a channel, a box is displayed at the bottom of the screen as shown in the picture. This box contains the following informa- tion: - Channel number (in this example: Pr4).
  • Page 64: Using The Epg Recording A Programme

    20.3 Using the EPG Opening the menu Recording a Programme Selecting a programme for recording: If you have a video recorder with the dialogue system, the EPG permits you to start a recording by pressing a single key. • Press the "EPG" key to open the EPG. •...
  • Page 65: Setting The Country And Language

    21. Setting the Opening the menu Country and Language MENU The menu items "Language" and "Country" are not available in a 2 ** menu. Selecting the language in the TV menu You can select any of the available languages for the TV menu.
  • Page 66: Setting Stations - Setting The Reception Mode

    22. Setting Stations Opening the menu Setting the reception mode This TV set is capable of operating in three diffe- rent reception modes: Analogue TV: The broadcasting technology which has been used for many years. The signals can be received via a rooftop antenna or a cable.
  • Page 67: Tv-Standard

    22.1 Setting Stations Opening the menu TV-Standard for analogue stations MENU Various TV standards for picture and sound are used in different countries. If the wrong TV stan- dard is selected, you will not be able to hear the sound, or it will be distorted. The TV standard "L" also uses a different standard for transmission of the picture.
  • Page 68: Analogue Tv

    22.1 Setting Stations Opening the menu Analogue TV Terrestrial station search MENU The terrestrial station search automatically sear- ches the entire range of available reception fre- quencies for stations. All stations which are found are placed in the station table which is displayed at the end of the search operation.
  • Page 69: Colour Standard For Analogue Stations

    22.1 Setting Stations Opening the menu Colour standard for analogue stations The TV set will normally detect the colour standard MENU (PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC44, PAL60, PAL M) automatically. If this automatic selection does not provide satis- factory results (which should happen only rarely), you can select the colour standard manually for each programme position.
  • Page 70: Dvb-T, Antenna Suply Voltage

    22.2 Setting Stations Opening the menu DVB-T, Antenna suply voltage With this menu item, you switch the supply voltage MENU for a DVB-T antenna on or off. On: The antenna supply voltage is constantly on (Select this setting if you have a TV-Set with two DVB-T-Tuners but only one active antenna or if you receive also analog stations via the active antenna).
  • Page 71: Automatic Dvb-T Station Search

    22.2 Setting Stations Opening the menu Automatic DVB-T station search The DVB-T station search operation searches the MENU entire frequency band for TV and radio stations. All stations which are found are placed in separa- te TV and radio station tables. See Section 29. for details of DVB radio mode.
  • Page 72: Manual Dvb-T Station Search

    22.2 Setting Stations Opening the menu Manual DVB-T station search For a manual station search, you must know the MENU channel number or the frequency of the station you wish to find. Executing the manual search • Press the "MENU" key to open the TV menu. •...
  • Page 73: Automatic Dvb-C Station Search

    22.3 Setting Stations Opening the menu Automatic DVB-C station search The DVB-C station search operation searches the entire frequency band for TV and radio stations. MENU All stations which are found are placed in separa- te TV and radio station tables. See Section 29 for details of DVB radio mode.
  • Page 74: Manual Dvb-C Station Search

    22.3 Setting Stations Opening the menu Manual DVB-C station search For a manual station search, you must know the MENU channel number or the frequency of the station you wish to find. Executing the manual search • Press the "MENU" key to open the TV menu. •...
  • Page 75: Lnb Supply Voltage

    22.4. Set-up of satellite system Calling the menu LNB supply voltage Section 22.4 only in the case of corresponding equipment or conversion. The settings of the satellite antenna system must be entered in the menu "Configuration" so that MENU the TV set knows them. These settings should always be made in the order in which they are shown in the right-hand column of the menu, starting at the bottom, i.e.
  • Page 76: Diseqc System

    22.4 Set-up of satellite system Calling the menu DiSEqC system Section 22.4 only in the case of corresponding equipment or conversion. "DiSEqC" makes it possible to control the satel- lite antenna digitally via the existing antenna cable and is a prerequisite for the reception of signals from more than two satellites (e.g.
  • Page 77: Selecting Satellites

    22.4 Set-up of satellite system Calling the menu Selecting satellites Section 22.4 only in the case of corresponding equipment or conversion. You can set up to four satellites in the menu "Con- MENU figuration". No satellite is set in the factory. The LNB frequency is used to switch between the high and low frequency bands.
  • Page 78: Setting Stations, Search Settings

    22.5 Setting the stations Calling the menu Search settings Section 22.5 only in the case of corresponding equipment or conversion. Before executing a DVB station search, you must make the appropriate search settings. MENU Depending on the features installed in the TV set and your personal requirements, you can make the following settings: All = search for all stations on the selected satelli-...
  • Page 79: Automatic Search

    22.5 Setting the stations Calling the menu Automatic search Section 22.5 only in the case of corresponding equipment or conversion. The DVB-S station search scans the entire recep- MENU tion band for TV and radio stations and stores them in separate TV and radio station tables. For details of the DVB radio mode, see Section 29 in the operating instructions for the TV set.
  • Page 80: Manual Search

    22.5 Setting the stations Calling the menu Manual search Section 22.5 only in the case of corresponding equipment or conversion. MENU For the manual search, you must know the fre- quency, the symbol rate and the polarisation of the station for which you want to search. Executing the manual search •...
  • Page 81: Updating The Data

    22.5 Setting the stations Calling the menu Updating the data Section 22.5 only in the case of corresponding equipment or conversion. MENU With the menu item, "General settings", you can specify whether or not the data are to be saved in the non-volatile memory of the TV set when trans- mission parameters are changed.
  • Page 82: Station Logo

    Opening the menu 23. Station Logo With the aid of the VPS signal, a station logo with a maximum length of 15 characters is automati- cally assigned to each station. MENU If this automatic assignment does not work, or if you want to use a different logo, you can change the setting manually.
  • Page 83: Sorting Stations

    24. Sorting Stations Opening the menu You can move, copy and delete individual stations or groups of stations within the station table. Moving, copying and deleting stations MENU • Press the "MENU" key to open the TV menu. • Press the white key to open the station table.
  • Page 84: Registering Av Devices

    Opening the menu 25. Registering AV Devices AV (audio/video) devices are external devices MENU which deliver video and/or audio signals (such as video recorders, DVD players, DVD recor- ders, etc.) and which can be connected to TV sets. All commonly available AV devices are listed in the menu "AV devices".
  • Page 85: Data Logic

    25. Registering AV Devices Opening the menu Data Logic Data Logic video recorder This menu item is not avai- lable in a 2 ** menu. "Data Logic" is a system which provides a dia- logue between a TV set and a video recorder. This "intelligent"...
  • Page 86 25. Registering AV Devices Opening the menu Data Logic • Use the cursor control key to select the AV devi- ce to be connected and press the "OK" key. · • Press numeric key , use the - + key to select the correct signal types (OUT/IN) and press the "OK"...
  • Page 87: Setting The Signal Types Rgb

    25. Registering AV Devices Opening the menu Setting signal types RGB The signal type always refers to the input MENU and output of the AV device. Some AV devices may use a composite video sig- nal (FBAS) for recording and playback operations and an RGB signal for displaying their menus.
  • Page 88: Setting The Signal Types Dvi / Hdmi

    25. Registering AV Devices Opening the menu Setting signal types DVI/HDMI The signal type always refers to the input MENU and output of the AV device. AV devices equipped with a DVI or HDMI socket can be connected to the LCD TV with the aid of a DVI or HDMI cable, respectively.
  • Page 89: Setting The Signal Types Yuv (Hd)

    25. Registering AV Devices Opening the menu Setting signal types YUV Connection of external devices with YUV compo- MENU nent output to the "COMPONENT IN" RCA jacks. The signal type always refers to the input and output of the AV device. AV devices equipped with a YUV jack can be con- nected to the LCD TV by means of a YUV cable (see page 97).
  • Page 90: Removing Av Devices

    Opening the menu 25.1 Removing AV Devices This menu item is not available in a 2 ** MENU menu. If desired, you can change the factory settings for AV devices (a video recorder on the EURO1 socket and a DVD player on the EURO2 socket). Removing an AV device from the TV set •...
  • Page 91: Initial Programme Position

    26. Initial Programme Position Opening the menu You can define an initial programme position in MENU this TV set. This initial programme position is used primarily to select the AV programme position if you use an external receiver. Setting the initial programme position This menu item is not available in a 2 ** menu.
  • Page 92: Sound Via Hifi Amplifier Hifi Output

    If you want adjust the sound settings exclusively on the HiFi system, you must set the HiFi output to constant. You can then no longer adjust the volume and tone with the Metz remote control. The mute function Function for F2 remains active.
  • Page 93 27. Sound via HiFi Amplifier Opening the menu HiFi output On the rear of the TV set, you will find audio MENU sockets and a digital audio-out socket (see page 90) which can be used to connect the TV set to a HiFi system (HiFi amplifier).
  • Page 94: Display Configuration

    Opening the menu 28. Display Configuration This menu item is not available in a 2 ** menu. MENU The green digital display on the front of the TV set can be programmed, as desired, to show the time or the current programme position. Setting the display configuration •...
  • Page 95: Dvb Radio Mode

    29. DVB Radio Mode Opening the menu To switch from TV mode to DVB radio mode, press the "R" key. The screen is automatically blanked after about 30 seconds. To switch from DVB radio mode to TV mode, press the "TV" key. Setting DVB radio stations The available DVB radio stations are automatical- ly detected during a station search (see Section...
  • Page 96: Scope Of Operation

    30. Scope of Operation The adjustable scope of operation for the TV set can be a great help in finding your way around the complex operating functions of the TV set. The scope of operation can be set to various levels, which are identified by asterisks.
  • Page 97 30. Scope of Operation Opening the menu • Use the - + key to select the desired scope of MENU operation and press the "OK" key to save the new setting. This menu permits you to configure the use of the TV set to a certain degree. All of the functions listed for the 1 menu are available and are supple- ¿...
  • Page 98: Operation Without The Remote Control

    31. Operation without the Remote Control Operation without the remote control is Programme selection provided as an emergency measure in Press the -/+ buttons. case the batteries of your remote control are exhausted or the remote control is Volume not readily available. Press and hold the preselection key F until the bar display for the volume appears The manual controls can be found on...
  • Page 99: Sound 1, Sound 2

    32. Sound 1, Sound 2 When receiving a dual-language pro- gramme, you can switch between the two sound channels. In TV mode, press and hold the yellow until the sound function "Sound mode" is selected. Headph. Vol. Sound mode Cannel 2 Then use the - + key to select Sound 1 Spatial or Sound 2.
  • Page 100: Connections On The Front

    34. Connections on the Front/Right Side of the Set Talio, at the front under the flap Primus, at the right side Linus, at the front under the flap Headphone socket, diameter 3.5 mm FBAS/Video in (e.g. digital camera or camcorder) Audio in R/L (e.g.
  • Page 101: Connections On The Rear Of The Set

    34.1 Connections on the Rear of the Set (covered by a flap) Viewed from below Bildsignal IN DVI*-D, DVI-A, Audio IN HDMI* connector DVI-D connector Signal type DVI-YUV (Video analog) (*Video digital) HDMI connector Signal type HDMI Video IN (Video/Audio digital) YCbCr in YUV in EURO sockets for connection of...
  • Page 102 34.1 Connecting a Hifi Amplifier/AV Receiver Metz LCD-TV MULTI CH OUT HiFi-amplifier AV-Receiver Digital audio signal formats (depending on the source) analogue audio signal R+L (stereo) Centre IN is always possible if the AV receiver offers this. Can be used in combination with if this option is available.
  • Page 103 34.1 Connecting a Hifi Opening the menu Amplifier/AV Receiver Registering the AV Device with the TV MENU • Enter the TV menu by pressing "MENU". • Press the yellow key to open the "AV Devi- ces" menu. • Use the cursor control key to select "Hifi Amplifier"...
  • Page 104: Copying Between Av Devices

    35. Copying between AV Devices Opening the menu Direct recording If you wish to copy a recording from one of the AV devices connected to your TV set (such as a DVD player) to another connected AV device (such as a video recorder), you must do this by means of a direct recording operation.
  • Page 105: Setting The Mpeg Noise Reduction

    35. Copying between AV Devices Direct recording • Use the cursor control key to select the line "Recording device". If only one such device exists, it is then display- ed. If further recording devices exist, you can select the desired device with the aid of the - + key.
  • Page 106: Setting The Picture Format

    Opening the menu 36.1 Setting the Picture Format Some of the following menu items are not MENU available on a 2 ** menu. Setting the picture format: • Select the AV programme position which deli- vers the picture by pressing the "AV" key and then pressing the numeric key corresponding to the device you want to use.
  • Page 107: Glossary

    37. Glossary Automatic zoom When the automatic zoom function is active, pro- grammes broadcast in "widescreen format" (such as those in the 16:9 format) are expanded to fill as much of the screen as possible. If this function is inactive, the format of such pro- grammes is not adjusted automatically.
  • Page 108 37. Glossary Panorama The panorama function can be used to expand "normal" TV programmes broadcast in the 4:3 format to fill the full width of a 16:9 screen. This is done by expanding the picture width accordingly. Picture position, vertical With widescreen films, subtitles are sometimes transmitted in the black area at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 109 37. Glossary The SRS WOW technology is used by Metz under a licence from SRS Labs, Inc. Tone settings The tone can be set to either "Normal" or "Speech". In the setting "Speech", the bass and treble components of the sound signal are set to make speech as easy to understand as possible.
  • Page 110: Technical Data

    38. Technical Data Mains voltage: 230-240 VAC, 50Hz Antenna input: 75 Ohms, unbalanced DIN 45325 Channel coverage: Standard channels 2 - 12, 21 - 69 Special channels S1 - S20, S21 - S41, S42 ... S46 (Belgium channels OIR) Power consumption 2 x 20 W Talio 32 HDTV 100...
  • Page 111 38. Technical Data Supported Signal Standards Video HDMI 640x480p 60Hz 720 (1440)x480i/p 60Hz 720 (1440)x576i/p 50Hz 720x576p 50Hz 1280x720p 50/60Hz 1920x1080i 50/60Hz 1920x1080p 24/50/60Hz Video DVI-I 640x480p 60Hz RGB (DVI-D, analog) PC 800x600p 60Hz RGB (DVI-D, analog) PC 1024x768p 60Hz RGB (DVI-D, analog) PC 1360x768p 60Hz Video Scart (RGB): 720x576i 50 Hz...
  • Page 112: Upgrade Kits

    38.1 Upgrade Kits • DVB-S digital conversion set 029 NM 1119 for the reception of digital satellite stations for TV and radio programs. The DVBD conversion set is installed in the TV set and you do not need any additional remote control for it. •...
  • Page 113 TV chan- nels in conjunction with the hard disk recorder. Only possible in conjunction with an HDTV modu- For further information and other retrofit kits, ple- ase contact your TV dealer. You can also find further information on our homepage: www.metz.de.
  • Page 114: Inserting/Removing Ca Modules

    39. Inserting/Removing CA Modules The LCD TV has two slots (CI1 / CI2) for CA modules at the top (card reader Chip for smartcards or decoder cards). To insert the CA module, open the lid on the top of the LCD TV and insert the CA module in one of the slots as shown in the pictures.
  • Page 115: Basic Differences Between Analog Terrestrial Reception And Dvb-T

    40. Basic differences between analog terrestrial reception and DVB-T Information for our dealers and interested If two of the numbers in a block are chan- customers. ged, the receiver can detect that an error has occurred, but any attempt to correct In order to understand how the behaviour this would have the wrong result.
  • Page 116 40. Basic differences between analog terrestrial reception and DVB-T The signals may also have come from a Addition different transmitter. In such cases, the reception quality depends not only on the actual signal strength, but also on how many carrier frequencies are cancelled out.
  • Page 117: Problems, Possible Causes, Remedies

    Problem Possible cause Remedy TV set does not react • No line of sight between the • Remove any obstacles between the units. to commands from remote control and the TV set. the remote control • Prevent sunlight from • Sunlight is shining directly on shining on the set.
  • Page 118 Problem Possible cause Remedy General problems • The AV device has not been • Open the menu "AV with an external AV registered in the TV set. devices", select the devi- device connected to ce with the cursor, set the TV set. the signal types (OUT/IN) correctly and press the "OK"...
  • Page 119: Connect A Pc

    Connect a PC To connect a PC to the LCD TV, you must first regi- ster the PC with the LCD TV; see Chapter 25 "Registering AV Devices". Set the signal type for the PC to DVI-A (analogue with VGA cable) or DVI-D (digital with DVI cable), depending on the connection type.
  • Page 120: Portal Stations

    Portal stations Various pay TV stations broadcast portal stations. These portal stations are filled with sub-stations or optional channels. In station search (see ch. 22) in "Search settings" the setting "all", "only free" or "free+CICAM" must be set so that these Kabel 1 Nord 3 stations can be found too.
  • Page 121: Battery Disposal

    Hg = the battery contains mercury Li = the battery contains lithium Your Metz product was developed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or re-used. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from normal garbage at the end of its operational lifetime.
  • Page 122: Index

    Index External devices, connecting . . . 84,100 Automatic station search ..71,73,79 Font size, double ....13 Automatic zoom ....35 Forced mono.
  • Page 123 Index Picture sharpness ....18 TV menu ..... 11 Playing back from ext.
  • Page 124 Mecablitz production TV production Plastics technology Metz - Werke GmbH & Co. KG - Zirndorf near Nürnberg Core competence in the areas of electronics and plastics technology to form the basis of the excellent reputation of the Metz Werke that has been built up throughout the world over a period of many decades.

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