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O p e r a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s
C l a r u s L C D - T V M L
LCD-TV
M e t z - a l w a y s f i r s t c l a s s .
607 47 2042.A1

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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 C l a r u s L C D - T V M L LCD-TV M e t z - a l w a y s f i r s t c l a s s .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety notes ......5 thank you for selecting a Metz The Remote Control ....6 LCD TV set.
  • Page 3 Contents 22.3 Automatic DVB-C station search ..65 Manual DVB-C station search... . 66 Station Logo ......67 Sorting Stations.
  • 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 Setting Contrast • Use the cursor control key to select the menu MENU item "Contrast". • Press the "OK" key. • In the setting window, use the - + key to change the setting. •...
  • 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 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 22: Picture Settings For Progr. Via Tv Menu

    11.1 Picture Settings for Opening the menu Programmes via TV Menu MENU Picture settings for individual programme 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 23: Picture Settings For Progr. Via Station Table

    11.2 Picture Settings for Opening the menu Programme via Station Table Individual picture settings for MENU 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 24: 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 25 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 26 Opening the menu 12. General Sound Settings Automatic volume correction Some TV stations transmit their commercials at a higher sound volume than that for the normal pro- MENU gramme. In order to save you from adjusting the volume each time with the remote control, you can activate automatic volume correction.
  • Page 27 12. General Sound Settings Opening the menu 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 28: 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 29 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 30 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 31: 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 32: Automatic Zoom

    Opening the menu 13. Automatic zoom 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 33: Childlock

    14. Childlock Opening the menu 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 34 Opening the menu 14. Childlock 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 des- ired programme positions.
  • Page 35: Reminder

    15. Reminder Opening the menu 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 36: Timer Control

    Opening the menu 16. Timer Control The menu items "On time" and "Off time" are not available in a 2 ** menu. MENU In the menu item "Timer control", you can pro- gramme a switch-on time, a switch-off time and a sleep timer (switch off after ...).
  • Page 37: Setting The Time And Date

    16.1 Setting the Time and Date Opening the menu Normally, the TV set will determine the current date and time from the Teletext signals of the currently selected station (providing this station sends Teletext). MENU Note: For this the device must be turned on with the mains switch.
  • Page 38: Recording Control

    Opening the menu 16.2 Recording Control 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 39 16.2 Recording Control 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" as described in Section 17, "Special Functions 2" or set a timer with the aid of the EPG as described in Section 20.3 “Using EPG, Recording a Programme".
  • Page 40: Special Functions Picture-In-Picture

    17. Special Functions Opening the menu Picture-in-Picture In the case of TV sets with one front end, the pic- ture in picture function (PIP) can only be used for the superimposition of an AV set. In this regard, the following superimposition options are possible: If an analogue TV station is displayed on the screen, it is only possible to call up the picture of...
  • Page 41: 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 another programme position, switch to standby mode or switch the TV set off completely.
  • Page 42: Recording A Programme With A Timer

    17. Special Functions Opening the menu Recording a programme with a timer "Record". The number of subjects and sections depends on the selected scope of operation. Depending on the configuration of the TV set, the various menu items may be displayed in a different order and numbered differently.
  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 the Func- tion keys") is executed. Special functions 3 If you hold down F3 for about two seconds, all possible selections are dis- Picture format...
  • Page 45 17. Special Functions Opening the menu Picture format Panorama With the aid of the panorama function, you can expand programmes broadcast in 4:3 format to fill the screen of a 16:9 TV set. The picture is expanded uniformly in the horizontal direction.
  • Page 46: 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 programmed for F3 (see Section 18., "Programming Special functions 3...
  • Page 47: Programming The Function Keys

    18. Programming the Function Keys Opening the menu 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 dis- played.
  • Page 48: 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 key Activating the mute function •...
  • Page 49: Data Logic Settings (Mode1 / Mode2)

    19.1 Data Logic Settings Opening the menu 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 50: 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 51 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 52: Collecting Epg Data

    20.2 Collecting EPG data NexTView data is transmitted by Special notes: various broadcasting organizations. The TV set’s channel table lists all availa- DVB-SI data is broadcast by each chan- ble channels in the programme guide, nel corresponding to its own content. provided you do not make another selection in the channel table menu.
  • Page 53 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 54: Using The Epg

    Opening the menu 20.3 Using the EPG 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 55 20.3 Using the EPG Opening the menu 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 56 Opening the menu 20.3 Using the EPG 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). - Audio mode (stereo/mono).
  • Page 57: 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 58: Setting The Country And Language

    Opening the menu 21. Setting the 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 59: Setting Stations Setting The Reception Mode

    22. Setting Stations Opening the menu Setting the reception mode This TV set is capable of operating in two different 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 60: Tv-Standard For Analogue Stations

    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 61: Analogue Tv

    22.1 Setting Stations Opening the menu Analogue TV Terrestrial station search The terrestrial station search automatically searches MENU the entire range of available reception frequencies for stations. All stations which are found are placed in the station table which is displayed at the end of the search operation.
  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 stations. All stations which are found are placed in separate TV station tables. If you are not satisfied with the order in which the stations are displayed, you can move them to other positions or delete unwanted stations (see Section 24., "Sorting stations".
  • Page 64: 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 65: Automatic Dvb-C Station Search

    22.3 Setting Stations Opening the menu Automatic DVB-C*station search only in the case of corresponding equipment or conversion. The DVB-C 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.
  • Page 66: Manual Dvb-C Station Search

    22.3 Setting Stations Opening the menu Manual DVB-C*station search only in the case of corresponding equipment or conversion. 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 •...
  • Page 67: Station Logo

    23. Station Logo Opening the menu 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 68: Sorting Stations

    Opening the menu 24. Sorting Stations 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 69: Reg. Av Devices

    25. Registering AV Devices Opening the menu AV (audio/video) devices are external devices MENU which deliver video and/or audio signals (such as video recorders, DVD players, DVD recorders, etc.) and which can be connected to TV sets. All commonly available AV devices are listed in the menu "AV devices".
  • Page 70: 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 dialo- gue between a TV set and a video recorder. This "intelligent"...
  • Page 71: Registering Av Devices

    25. Registering AV Devices Opening the menu Data Logic · • Press numeric key , use the - + key to select the correct signal types (OUT/IN) and press the "OK" key. (See also the operating instructions of the AV device.) EXIT »...
  • Page 72: Setting The Signal Types Rgb

    25. Registering AV Devices Opening the menu Setting signal types RGB The signal type always refers to the input and output of the AV device. MENU 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 73: 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 and output of the AV device. MENU 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 74: Setting The Signal Types Yuv

    25. Registering AV Devices Opening the menu Setting signal types YUV Connection of external devices with YUV compo- nent output to the "COMPONENT IN" RCA jacks. MENU 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 86).
  • Page 75: Removing Av Devices

    25.1 Removing AV Devices Opening the menu 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 76: Initial Programme Position

    Opening the menu 26. Initial Programme Position 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 77: Sound Via Hifi Amplifier Hifi Output

    HiFi system, you must set the HiFi output to constant. You can then no longer adjust the volume and tone with the AV function Metz remote control. The mute Function for F3 function remains active. Function for F2 Function for F1...
  • Page 78 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 81) which can be used to connect the TV set to a HiFi system (HiFi amplifier).
  • Page 79: Dvb Radio Mode

    28. DVB Radio Mode Opening the menu For DVB radio operation, the TV set must be converted with a DVB-S or DVB-C modu- le (see also chapter 39.1 Upgrade Options). To switch from TV mode to DVB radio mode, press the "R"...
  • Page 80: Scope Of Operation

    29. 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 81 29. Scope of Operation Opening the menu • Use the - + key to select the desired scope of operation and press the "OK" key to save the MENU 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- mented by the following functions:...
  • Page 82: Operation Without The Remote Control

    30. Operation without the Remote Control Operation without the remote control is provided as an emergency measure in case the batteries of your remote control are exhausted or the remote control is not readily available. The local controls and the power switch are loca- ted on the left side at the back of the TV set.
  • Page 83: Connecting Headphones

    31. Connecting Headphones The headphone socket is located on the right side at the back of the TV set. Tilt the flap on the Milos up with your fingernail. On the Puros or Talio open the flap by pressing •••. See also ch.
  • Page 84: Cleaning The Tv Set

    33. Cleaning the TV Set Before cleaning the set, always switch it off with the mains switch! Incorrect treatment and cleaning of the screen sur- face can cause irreparable damage to it. You should therefore always observe the following instructions for treatment and cleaning of the set. Treatment: Always treat the screen surface very carefully.
  • Page 85: Connections On The Left

    34. Connections right side S-VHS or. Y/C in (e.g. camcorder) FBAS/Video in (e.g. digital camera or camcorder) Audio in R/L (e.g. camcorder) Headphone socket, diameter 3.5 mm 35. Connections on the rear side Viewed from below Service socket for use by your dealer Antenna socket...
  • Page 86: Connections On The Rear Of The Set

    35. Connections on the Rear of the Set (covered by a flap) Viewed from below Centre loudspeaker Digital Audio Audio Audio EURO sockets for connection of external AV devices Video and audio IN/OUT Video IN Power connection DVI-I connector Signal type DVI-D Video IN (Video analog) HDMI connector...
  • Page 87: Connecting A Hifi Amplifier/Av Receiver

    35.1 Connecting a Hifi Amplifier/AV Receiver Metz LCD-TV 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 88 35.1 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 Devices" menu. • Use the cursor control key to select "Hifi Amplifier"...
  • Page 89: Copying Between Av Devices Direct Recording

    36. 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 90 36. 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 91: Setting The Picture Format

    37. Setting the Picture Format Opening the menu 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 92: Glossary

    38. Glossary AV programme position AV devices have one or more connection sockets, depending on the model. The designations of the- se sockets are marked on the device (e.g. AV1). On the AV device, you can select which socket you want to use. The selected socket is shown on the display of the AV device (e.g.
  • Page 93 - + key. Is a registered trade mark of SRS Labs, Inc. The SRS WOW technology is used by Metz under a licence from SRS Labs, Inc. 2) Possible only on sets equipped...
  • Page 94 38. Glossary 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. The setting "Normal" is recommended for music programmes.
  • Page 95: Technical Data

    39. 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 10 W* Clarus 32 ML...
  • Page 96 39. Technical Data Supported Signal Standards Video HDMI a) 720x480i/p 60Hz RGB b) 720x480i/p 60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 c) 720x576i/p 50Hz RGB d) 720x576i/p 50Hz YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 e) 1280x720p 50/60Hz RGB f) 1280x720p 50/60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 g) 1920x1080i 50/60Hz RGB h)1920x1080i 50/60Hz YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 i) 640x480p 60Hz RGB...
  • Page 97: Conversion Possibilities

    The DVBD conversion kit is installed in the TV set and you do not need any additional remote control for it. Ask your local dealer about any further upgrade kits. You can also find further information on our homepage: www.metz.de.
  • Page 98: 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 99 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 100: Lnb Supply Voltage

    A1. Set-up of satellite system Calling the menu LNB supply voltage Annex A 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 101: Diseqc System

    A1.1 Set-up of satellite system Calling the menu DiSEqC system "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. Astra, Eutelsat, Hotbird).
  • Page 102: Selecting Satellites

    A1.2 Set-up of satellite system Calling the menu Selecting satellites 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. The default fre- quencies Low band 9.75 GHz and High band 10.60 GHz are set in the factory.
  • Page 103: Setting Stations, Automatic Search

    A2. Setting the stations Calling the menu Automatic search The DVB-S station search scans the entire recep- tion band for TV and radio stations and stores them in separate TV and radio station tables. For MENU details of the DVB radio mode, see Section 29 in the operating instructions for the TV set.
  • Page 104: Setting Stations, Manual Search

    A2. Setting the stations Calling the menu Manual search For the manual search, you must know the fre- quency, the symbol rate and the polarisation of MENU the station for which you want to search. Executing the manual search • Press the MENU key to open the TV menu. •...
  • Page 105: Setting Stations, Updating The Data

    A2. Setting the stations Calling the menu Updating the data With the menu item, "General settings", you can specify whether or not the data are to be saved in MENU the non-volatile memory of the TV set when trans- mission parameters are changed. This update function applies to stations which use different transmission parameters at different times of the day, such as when they transmit regional...
  • Page 106: 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 107 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 108: Audio/Language Selection

    Calling the menu Audio/language selection Various programs are transmitted with several audio channels (e.g. multilingual or Digital Audio). If you are receiving a multilin- gual programme the informa- tion box on the bottom left of the screen features the Pr 30 Stereo logo.
  • Page 109: 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 110: 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 stations can be found too.
  • Page 111 ✍ 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 112: Index

    Index Headphones ....83,85 Automatic station search. 61,63,65,103 Help......10 AV devices, connecting/registering.
  • Page 113 Index Sound effects ....24 Sound settings ....8,24 Spatial sound (see sound settings). . . 24 SRS-WOW.
  • Page 114 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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