Metz Axio pro Operating Instructions Manual

Metz Axio pro Operating Instructions Manual

Lcd tv set with chassis 610
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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
for LCD TV sets Axio pro, Linus, Caleo,
Primus, Sirius with Chassis 610
M e t z - i m m e r e r s t k l a s s i g .
610 47 2014.A1

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  • Page 1 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S for LCD TV sets Axio pro, Linus, Caleo, Primus, Sirius with Chassis 610 M e t z - i m m e r e r s t k l a s s i g .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Proper use ......4 Thank you for selecting a Metz Connecting and switching on .
  • Page 3 Contents 14. Childlock .....53 . . . , Unicable ....95 .
  • Page 4: Lcd Tv Set

    1. Installation • Only use Metz bases as a stand for the • Take care that no bright artificial light LCD TV. or sunshine falls directly on the screen. This could cause reflections which have • Use the Metz wall bracket (item no.
  • Page 5: Connecting And Switching On

    Connect the TV set to the antenna socket with an antenna cable. Switching on DVB-C/T antenna Switch on the TV set with the main switch. connector Axio pro from below from below Linus Sirius Primus, at the right side On the side...
  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    1.2 Connecting and switching on The TV set is now in standby mode and Switching off the red standby indicator lights. Press the key to switch the TV set to After about 25 seconds, the TV set swit- standby mode. If you do not intend to use ches to program position 1 or to the pro- the TV set for a longer period switch it off grammed initial program position (see...
  • Page 7 2. Safety notes • Do not place burning candles or • The TV set may be operated only from vessels containing liquids (vases, etc.) a mains voltage of 230-240V VAC, on top of the TV set, since any hot wax 50 Hz.
  • Page 8: The Remote Control

    3. The Remote Control The RM 16 is included with all TV sets delivered without digital recorders. The RM 17 remote control is included with all TV sets delivered with digital recorders.
  • Page 9 3. The Remote Control The remote control sends commands to the TV set by means of an infrared signal. You must point it towards the TV set when using it. Note that the remote control may interfere with the operation of other devices which use infrared signals (such as infrared headphones).
  • Page 10 3.1 The Remote Control (RM 16) ON at program position 1 or at the pro- grammed start program position. OFF, enter stand-by setting. Call “Information“. Back to table of contents in “Information“. In TV mode: Start time shift When set to Play: Still picture/Pause Hold down when set to Play: Slow motion TIMESHIFT Switch to TV ->...
  • Page 11 3.1 The Remote Control (RM 16) Cursor control key Confirmation key In the menu: Save Mute/sound stop Back to last program In the menu: Delete Exit menu without saving any changes that have been made Select video text In video text: Scroll by markers Select the electronic program guide Select the TV menu.
  • Page 12 ON at program position 1 or at the pro- grammed start program position. OFF, shut down digital recorder & switch to stand-by setting. Switch to Metz-TV Switch to DVD Switch to STB (Set Top Box) Switch to AUX (audio devices)
  • Page 13 3.2 The Remote Control (RM 17) Select sound settings In TV menu: Adjust the settings “AV devices”. In “File Manager“: Mark file / Remove marking. Select program table in the TV menu: Select “Program table” or station features. In the PVR archive: Sort recordings accor- ding to complete, partial &...
  • Page 14: Daily Operation

    Opening the menu 4. Daily Operation Changing picture settings Contrast The picture settings can be accessed with the blue Brightness button . The settings box with the individual Profil functions (see picture) appears on the bottom left of the screen. Profil Colour impr.
  • Page 15: Station Selection

    5. Station Selection Station selection and management of 1000 program positions are occupied, it automatically becomes the “hundreds“ program positions digit. The TV set can store the settings for up to If less than ten program positions are 2000 TV stations and 2000 radio stations occupied, the first digit you enter automa- in so-called program positions.
  • Page 16: User Help (Information)

    Opening the Info 6. 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 17: Menu Control

    7. Menu Control Opening the menu With the “TV menu“, we provide you with an assistant to help you find your way through the MENU many possible settings of the TV set. Don't be afraid to change any Cursor Subject* Section* settings in the various menus.
  • Page 18: Teletext

    Opening the menu 8. 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 various ways. TEXT Opening Teletext: • Press the “TEXT“ key. If the selected Gehörlose station offers “TOP-Text“, a “card Börse...
  • Page 19 8. Teletext Setting marks in Teletext Double font size As a user of Teletext, you will probably You can double the size of the font used want to visit certain pages (such as stock- for Teletext pages with the key. market news, news pages or the weather Pressing this key once displays an enlar- forecast) regularly.
  • Page 20: Selecting Operating Mode

    8. Teletext Displaying all Teletext marks • Press the key to open Teletext. If you have set marks for a program • If this is a “TOP-Text“ station, the card position, you can display an overview of file is displayed. Press the these marks by pressing the key.
  • Page 21: Av Playback

    10. AV Playback Opening the menu AV playback (devices with switching voltage) ☞ Before they can be used, AV devices must MENU 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 22 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 program position to the playback mode. AV playback (devices without switching voltage) ☞...
  • Page 23: Vcr-Function

    10.1 AV Playback Opening the menu VCR function ☞ The menu item “VCR“ is not available in a 2 ** menu (see Chap. 27) . Picture quality when playing back from tape devices The VCR function ensures an optimum picture MENU quality when playing back recordings from tape devices such as video cassette recorders or cam-...
  • Page 24: Mpeg Noise Reduction

    10.2 AV Playback Opening the menu MPEG noise reduction In AV mode, when playing back digitally encoded films, system-related digital picture faults that can be seen as a rectangular pattern (formation of tiny blocks) in moving areas can be reduced with the help of MPEG noise reduction.
  • Page 25: Picture Profile Adjustment

    10.3 AV Playback Opening the menu Picture profile The picture profiles (see p. 31) can be assigned for individual AV programs. Assigning a picture profile • Press key • Select the AV device that is to provide the picture signal with the numeric keys. MENU •...
  • Page 26: Picture Format

    10.4 AV Playback Opening the menu Picture Format ☞ Some of the following menu items are not available on a 2 ** menu. Setting the picture format: • Select the AV program position which delivers MENU the picture by pressing the key and then pressing the numeric key corresponding to the device you want to use.
  • Page 27: Noise Reduction

    10.5 AV Playback Opening the menu Noise reduction ☞ Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. There may be a “noisy” picture, among other things, when playing back from AV devices. Noise reduction can be enabled to compensate for a “noisy”...
  • Page 28: General Picture Settings

    Opening the menu 11. General Picture Settings ☞ Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. The picture settings brightness, contrast, colour intensity, sharpness and noise reduction can be set MENU generally for all program positions and saved as standard values which can be recalled at any time by pressing the key.
  • Page 29: Select Power Options

    11. General Picture Settings Opening the menu Select power options Three different power options can be set in the “Power options” menu option. Eco Mode The “Eco Mode” setting is a good compromise between energy consumption and picture quality. In addition, the TV set switches to stand-by mode if no buttons are pressed for 4 hours.
  • Page 30 11. General Picture Settings Opening the menu Select power options • Use the V-/V+ key to select the “Eco Mode“, “Presentation“, or “Picture Quality“ setting. • Save the set power option by pressing the button. For the “Presentation” or “Picture Quality” set- tings, the types of control des- cribed under a) to e) can be Picture profile selection...
  • Page 31 11. General Picture Settings Opening the configure picture profile menu Picture profiles are a combination of very special picture parameters that make it possible to always create the best picture reproduction quality for different types of programs MENU or for replaying from different video sources. The “Standard”...
  • Page 32 11. General Picture Settings Opening the menu selected picture profile The picture profiles that were set up earlier can now be generally assigned to all or only individu- al program positions. Selected Profile Standard MENU • Press the key. The TV menu appears on the screen •...
  • Page 33: Adjust Border Colour

    11. General Picture Settings Opening the menu Adjust border colour ☞ 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“...
  • Page 34: Setting Zoom/Panorama Mode

    11. General Picture Settings Opening the menu Setting Zoom/Panorama ☞ Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. The picture settings zoom, vertical position, auto- MENU matic zoom and panorama can be set and saved as general settings for all program positions.
  • Page 35: Programs Via Tv-Menu

    11.1 Picture Settings for Opening the menu Programs via TV Menu ☞ Picture settings for individual program posi- tions are not available in a 2 ** menu. If the standard values do not provide a satisfacto- ry picture in some program positions, you can make different settings for these positions which override almost all of the general picture settings.
  • Page 36: Programs Via Station Table

    11.2 Picture Settings for Opening the menu Program via Station Table Individual picture settings for MENU a program position: • Select the program position whose picture set- tings you wish to change. • Press the key. The TV menu appears on the screen. •...
  • Page 37: General Sound Settings

    12. General Sound Settings Opening the menu ☞ Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. The sound settings (volume) stereo wide and spati- al sound can be set generally for all program positions and saved as standard values which can MENU be recalled at any time by pressing the key.
  • Page 38 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- gram. In order to save you from adjusting the MENU volume each time with the remote control, you can activate automatic volume correction.
  • Page 39 12. General Sound Settings Opening the menu ☞ Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. Sound adjustment The sound playback can be changed with this menu item. The following sound adjustment can be set: MENU Normal: sound playback in normal mode.
  • Page 40 Opening the menu 12. General Sound Settings ☞ Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. Audio frequencies can be individually adjusted to your personal tastes in the “Equalizer“ menu. Adjust Equalizer: MENU • Press the key.
  • Page 41 12. General Sound Settings Opening the menu ☞ Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. The headphone volume can be set to a volume which can also be adopted as a standard value. Adjusting the headphone volume: MENU •...
  • Page 42: For Progr. Via Tv Menu

    12.1 Sound Settings for Opening the menu Programs via TV Menu ☞ Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. Volume correction MENU Various TV stations broadcast their programs with different sound volumes. This volume difference can be minimised by correcting the volume.
  • Page 43 12.1 Sound Settings for Opening the menu Programs via TV Menu ☞ Some of the menu items are not available in a 2 ** menu. Tone setting MENU The tone setting can be set to “Normal“ or “Speech“. The setting “Speech“ should be used primarily for stations which broadcast mainly pro- grams with a lot of speech, such as news stations.
  • Page 44: 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 in a 2 ** menu. Making sound corrections: MENU • Select the program position whose sound set- tings you wish to change. •...
  • Page 45: Mute Function

    12.3 Sound Settings Opening the menu Mute Function In the menu “Sound settings“, you can activate a two-stage mute function. When this function is active, the volume in TV MENU mode can be reduced in two stages with the mute Activating the mute function •...
  • Page 46: Hifi-Amplifier, Hifi Output

    12.4 Sound Settings Opening the menu HiFi-output On the back of the TV set, there are audio sockets (see picture and page 116 of the user’s guide) with which you can connect an AV device to the TV set. ☞ Settings in the “Hi-fi output”...
  • Page 47 12.5 Sound Settings Opening the menu Speakers There are audio sockets (see picture and page 116 of the user’s guide) on the back of the TV set with which you can connect an AV device to the TV set. ☞ Settings in the “hi-fi output”...
  • Page 48: Overview

    12.6 Sound Settings, Overview Function for F2 Subtitle Subtitle Function for F1 Data Logic adjustment Data Logic adjustment EURO sockets CI dialogue via CI dialogue via DVB-C EPG settings EPG settings DVB-T Display configuration Display configuration DVB-S Operating Operating Analog-TV Sound settings Sound settings Country...
  • Page 49 12.6 Sound Settings, Overview Function for F2 Subtitle Subtitle Function for F1 Data Logic adjustment Data Logic adjustment EURO sockets CI dialogue via CI dialogue via DVB-C EPG settings EPG settings DVB-T Display configuration Display configuration DVB-S Operating Operating Analog-TV Sound settings Sound settings Country...
  • Page 50 12.6 Sound Settings, Overview Function for F2 Subtitle Subtitle Function for F1 Data Logic adjustment Data Logic adjustment EURO sockets CI dialogue via CI dialogue via DVB-C EPG settings EPG settings DVB-T Display configuration Display configuration DVB-S Operating Operating Analog-TV Sound settings Sound settings Country...
  • Page 51: Connecting Headphone

    12.7 Connecting Headphones For the Axio pro, Linus and Sirius, the We recommend headphones with impe- headphones connector is located behind dance that is not less than 32 Ohm. a flap. See page 115. Press ••• to open For headphones with less impedance the flap.
  • Page 52: Automatic Zoom

    Opening the menu 13. Automatic zoom ☞ The menu item “Automatic zoom“ is not available in a 2 ** menu. When the automatic zoom function is active, pro- grams in a “widescreen“ format (such as pro- grams in 16:9) are expanded to fill as much of the MENU screen as possible.
  • Page 53: 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- 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 programs (Prog A ...
  • Page 54 14. Childlock 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 key and, in the setting window, enter the program positions with the numeric keys or use the V-/V+ key to select the des- ired program positions.
  • Page 55: Timer Control

    15. 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 program a switch-on time, a switch-off time and a sleep timer (switch off after ...).
  • Page 56: Setting The Time And Date

    Opening the menu 15.1 Setting the Time and Date 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). Note: For this the device must be turned on with MENU the mains switch.
  • Page 57: Recording Control

    15.2 Recording Control Opening the menu ☞ This menu item is not available in a 2 ** 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- gram position from which the recording is to be MENU made at a time which is the number of minutes...
  • Page 58: Recording Control

    15.2 Recording Control Application example: You wish to record a program received via DVB-T. The program starts at 22:45 hours, ends at 23:40 hours and is broadcast on ITV. Set up a “manual timer“ as described in Section 16, “Special Functions 2“ or set a timer with the aid of the EPG as described in Section 18.3 “Using EPG, Recording a Program“.
  • Page 59: Special Functions

    16. 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 program and to open a window to show a different analogue program or DVB program from the second receiver or from the AV program position.
  • Page 60: Normal/Speech

    16. Special Functions Opening the menu Picture-in-Picture • Pressing the red key swaps the contents of the two pictures. • Pressing the green key causes the PIP picture to expand to fill the screen and terminates the PIP function. • To close the PIP picture, press the key.
  • Page 61: Jpeg Photograph Display

    16. 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 • Insert the memory stick in the USB socket on the TV (see page 115).
  • Page 62 16. 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 V-/V+ key to select the zoom factor (x2, x4, x8).
  • Page 63 16. 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 key to open the selected image folder. • Press the key and select the “Slide Show“ function.
  • Page 64: Viewing Time Shift Mode

    16. Special Functions Opening Timeshift viewing-time shift mode The TV set stores the recordings in temporary digi- tal storage (time shift buffer). The temporary digital storage is sufficient for recording approx. 130-300 min (SD) and 70-120 min (HD=HDTV programs). This information only repre- sents approximate values, which can vary depending Bayerisches FS...
  • Page 65 16. Special Functions Opening Timeshift viewing-time shift mode Everything that is further in the past than the set time will be lost. • Press the I button again to continue watching the paused and recorded program. • Press the green button and show the play bar (see picture below).
  • Page 66: Recording A Progr. With A Timer

    16. Special Functions Opening the menu Recording a program with a timer If you wish to record a program which your video recorder or DVD recorder cannot receive directly because it does not have a suitable tuner (such as DVB-T or DVB-C), you can use the “Timer over- view“...
  • Page 67 16. Special Functions Opening the menu Recording a program with a timer make the program available for recording. • Press the cursor control key and use the numeric keys to enter the date, start time and end time of the program you want to record.. ☞...
  • Page 68: Direct Recording (Otr)

    16. Special Functions Opening the menu Direct recording of a program If you wish to record the program you are current- ly watching, you can start a direct (one-touch) recording to make the current program available to a recording device connected to the EURO sockets.
  • Page 69: Picture Format

    16. Special Functions Opening the menu Picture format Adjusting the picture format: • Press the key. If you press briefly, the function pro- grammed for F3 (see Section 17. “Pro- Special functions 3 gramming the Function keys“) is execu- ted. Picture format If you hold down for about two...
  • Page 70 16. Special Functions Opening the menu Picture format Panorama With the aid of the panorama function, you can expand programs broadcast in 4:3 format to fill the screen of a 16:9 TV Standard 4:3 set. The picture is expanded uniformly in Panorama the horizontal direction.
  • Page 71: Picture Position

    16. 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 key. If you press briefly, the function Special functions 3 programmed for...
  • Page 72: Audio Language Selections

    16. Special Functions Opening the menu Audio/language selection Various programs are transmitted with several audio channels (e.g. multilingual or If you are receiving a multilingual program the information box on the bot- tom left of the screen features logo. Pr 30 Stereo Press to see the list of...
  • Page 73: Select Subtitle

    16. Special Functions Opening the menu Select Subtitle People with a hearing impairment can make use of the subtitles function. By default, the “Subtitles” function has to be activa- ted first of all via the TV menu. MENU Activating subtitles •...
  • Page 74: Display Subtitle

    16. Special Functions Opening the menu Subtitle displayed If a TV program has subtitles, they can be Pr 2 Stereo displayed by pressing the green button. Z D F 16.02.10 20:25:35 16:9 μ A program marked in this manner comes with subtitles.
  • Page 75: Programming The Function Keys

    17. Programming the Function Keys Opening the menu The remote control has four function keys: F1, F2, F3 and . You can program these function keys with any of the available functions. Special fuctions 2 If you press and hold any function key, a window with the available functions is dis- Language of progr.
  • Page 76: Epg (Electronic Program Guide)

    Opening the menu 18. EPG EPG (Electronic Program Guide) is an electronic TV guide covering all major channels. So-called DVB-SI data is transmitted with the TV picture in the TV signal (DVB-S or DVB-C). DVB-SI (Digital Video Broadcasting-Service Infor- mation) is a service provided by different broad- casters.
  • Page 77 18.2 Collecting EPG data EPG data is broadcast by each station for its pro- gram contents. Information will therefore vary accordingly. Switch on your TV, so that EPG data can be com- piled and/or updated. While data is being compiled the orange LED is lit or “EPG“...
  • Page 78: Collecting Epg Data

    Opening the menu 18.2 Collecting EPG data Exclude stations from the EPG TV guide: You can decide which channels should appear in the EPG program guide. As a rule, the collection process gathers data for all free channels. The following options are avai- lable to exclude selected channels from the EPG program guide: Solution 1:...
  • Page 79 18.2 Collecting EPG data Solution 2: • Press the . The TV menu appe- ars on the screen. • Press the white key. The menu channel table appears with the active program slot selected. • Follow the steps described under “22. Sort channels”...
  • Page 80: Using The Epg

    Opening the menu 18.3 Using the EPG When the complete data is available, the EPG TV guide appears after pressing the “EPG” button and shows the program that is currently running in that program position. Sort the display by station list. Sort a station by the timetable.
  • Page 81: Viewing

    18.3 Using the EPG Opening the menu Select, watch, remind program A program can be selected in the TV guide with the cursor control key. • Press the button and - watch the selected program if the program is already running. - or set a reminder for it, if the starting time is still in the future.
  • Page 82 Opening the menu 18.3 Using the EPG Program 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 infor- mation: - Channel number (in this example: Pr4).
  • Page 83: Selecting A Program

    18.3 Using the EPG Opening the menu Recording a Program Selecting a program for recording: If you have a video recorder with the dialogue system (QLink,Easylink... see page 119), the EPG permits you to start a recording by pressing a sin- gle key.
  • Page 84 19. 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 85: Setting Stations

    20. Setting Stations Opening the Setting the reception mode menu This TV set is equipped for up to four different types of reception, depending on the configuration or retro- fitting: 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 86: Tv-Standard

    20.1 Setting Stations Opening the menu TV-Standard for analogue stations Various TV standards for picture and sound are used in different countries. If the wrong TV stan- MENU 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 87: Analogue Tv

    20.1 Setting Stations Opening the menu Analogue TV Terrestrial station search 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 88: Colour Standard

    20.1 Setting Stations Opening the menu Colour standard for analogue stations The TV set will normally detect the colour standard automatically. MENU If this automatic selection does not provide satis- factory results (which should happen only rarely), you can select the colour standard manually for each program position.
  • Page 89: Dvb-T, Antenna Suply Voltage

    20.2 Setting Stations Opening the menu DVB-T, Antenna supply voltage With this menu item, you switch the supply voltage for a DVB-T antenna on or off. MENU 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 90: Automatic Station Search

    20.2 Setting Stations Opening the menu Automatic DVB-T station search The DVB-T station search operation searches the 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 25. for details of DVB radio mode.
  • Page 91: Manual Station Search

    20.2 Setting Stations Opening the menu Manual DVB-T station search For a manual station search, you must know the channel number or the frequency of the station you wish to find. MENU Executing the manual search • Press the key to open the TV menu. •...
  • Page 92 20.3 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. All stations which are found are placed in separa- te TV and radio station tables. See Section 25 for details of DVB radio mode.
  • Page 93: Manual Search

    20.3 Setting Stations Opening the menu Manual DVB-C station search For a manual station search, you must know the channel number or the frequency of the station you wish to find. Executing the manual search MENU • Press the key to open the TV menu. •...
  • Page 94: Set-Up Satellite System

    20.4 Set-up of Sat System Opening the menu Antenna system The sat. antenna system must be selected for the TV set in the “Configuration” menu. Antenna Normal MENU In the “Normal” setting, the DVB-S receivers in the LCD TV set each have a separate antenna cable. Tandem In the “Tandem”...
  • Page 95: Unicable

    20.4 Set-up of satellite system Opening the menu Unicable Each DVB-S receiver must be assigned a sub- scriber number (SCR no.) and the associated sub- scriber frequency (SCR freq.) from the frequency bank (see channel router or its user’s guide) MENU ☞...
  • Page 96: Lnb Supply Voltage

    20.4 Set-up of satellite system Opening the menu LNB supply voltage The settings of the satellite antenna system must be entered in the menu “Configuration“ so that the TV set knows them. MENU 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 bot- tom, i.e.
  • Page 97: Diseqc System

    20.4 Set-up of satellite system Opening the menu DiSEqC system ☞ Section 21.4 only in the case of correspon- ding equipment or conversion. “DiSEqC“ makes it possible to control the satellite antenna digitally via the existing MENU antenna cable and is a prerequisite for the reception of signals from more than two satellites (e.g.
  • Page 98: Selecting Satellite

    20.4 Set-up of satellite system Opening the menu Selecting satellites ☞ Section 20.4 only in the case of corres- ponding equipment or conversion. MENU You can set up to four satellites in the menu “Configuration“. No satellite is set in the factory. The LNB frequency is used to switch between the high and low frequency bands.
  • Page 99: Dvb-S Search Settings

    20.5 Setting the stations Opening the menu automatic search ☞ Section 20.5 only in the case of correspon- ding equipment or conversion. The reception area is searched for TV and radio MENU stations in the DVB-S program search. The pro- grams found are stored in a TV and radio station table.
  • Page 100: Manual Station Search

    20.5 Setting the stations Opening the menu Automatic search A search is carried out for the programs and presented in a station table. If necessary, the stations can also be sorted, moved, or deleted. See Chapter 22 for this. 20.5 Setting the stations Manual search For the manual search, you must know the frequen- cy, the symbol rate and the polarisation of the sta-...
  • Page 101 20.5 Setting the stations Opening the menu Manual search one satellite is available, use the V-/V+ key to select the desired satellite. • In the setting window, use the cursor control key MENU to select the menu line “Frequency“. • Use the numeric keys or the V-/V+ key to set the frequency.
  • Page 102: Updating The Data

    20.6 Setting the stations Opening the menu Updating the data 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. MENU This update function applies to stations which use different transmission parameters at different times...
  • Page 103: Dvb-Prog.-Info, Signal Quality

    20.7 DVB Prog. Info. Opening the menu signal quality The displays for the DVB prog. info or signal quality are only for informational purposes. DVB MENU prog. info. shows the data for the displayed sta- tion. The signal quality display is not directly related to the picture quality.
  • Page 104 Opening the menu 20.8 DVB 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. 20) in “Search settings“ the setting “all“, “only free“ or “free+CICAM“ must be set so that these stations can be found too.
  • Page 105: Station Logo

    21. 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. If this automatic assignment does not work, or if you want to use a different logo, you can change MENU the setting manually.
  • Page 106: Sorting Stations

    Opening the menu 22. Sorting stations, individual Individual stations in the station table can be moved, copied or deleted. Copying, moving, deleting individual stations • Call up the TV menu with the button. MENU • Use the white button to retrieve the station table.
  • Page 107 22. Sorting stations, block-by-block Opening the menu Individual or multiple stations can be moved, copied or deleted in the station table. MENU Copying, moving, deleting multiple stations • Call up the TV menu with the button. • Use the white button to retrieve the station table.
  • Page 108: Initial Program Position

    Opening the menu 23. Initial Program Position You can define an initial program position for this TV set. The preferred use for the initial program MENU position is to switch to the AV program position when using an external receiver or to set a favou- rite channel as the start-up station when the set is switched on Initial program position settings...
  • Page 109: Display Configuration

    24. Display Configuration Opening the menu ☞ This menu item is not available in a 2 ** menu. By way of an option, the green display on the front of the TV set (depending on TV set configura- MENU tion) can also be used for displaying the time or the station logo.
  • Page 110: Dvb Radio Mode

    26. 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. Local controls for Axio pro Local controls for Linus, Sirius...
  • Page 111 26. Operation without the Remote Control You can also use the following functions Local controls for Primus directly on the TV set, without a remote control. Volume Press and hold the preselection key F until the bar display for the volume appears on the screen.
  • Page 112: Scope Of Operation

    27. 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 func- tions of the TV set. The scope of operation can be set to various levels, which are identified by asterisks.
  • Page 113 27. Scope of Operation Opening the menu • Use the V-/V+ key to select the desired scope of operation and press the key to save the new setting. MENU This menu permits you to configure the use of the TV set to a certain degree. All of the func- tions listed for the 1 menu are available and are supplemented by the following functions:...
  • Page 114: Cleaning The Tv Set

    28. Cleaning the TV Set ☞ Cleaning and care: Before cleaning the set, always switch it off with the mains switch! The surface of the screen may be clean- ☞ ed only with a soft, dry cloth (such as a Incorrect treatment and cleaning of microfleece duster).
  • Page 115: Connections To The Set

    29. Connections on the Front Side of the Set Axio pro 26, left side Axio pro, Caleo, at the right side under the flap Linus, Sirius, at the front under the flap Primus, right side HDMI connection. Signal type HDMI, (video/audio digital input) USB socket Headphone socket, diameter 3.5 mm...
  • Page 116: On The Rear

    Signal type HDMI Audio (Video/Audio digital) LAN port for later MECA link – USB port for connection use. e.g. of • Metz Soundsystem 80 (According to • Metz Soundsystem 100 availability acti- • mecaHome + vation via soft- ware update)
  • Page 117: Registering Av Devices

    30. Registering AV Devices Opening the menu AV (audio/video) devices are external devices which deliver video and/or audio signals (such as video recorders, DVD players, DVD recorders, MENU etc.) and which can be connected to TV sets. All commonly available AV devices are listed in the menu “AV devices“.
  • Page 118 30. Registering AV Devices FBAS: DVI-A /DVI-D: Connection of a VHS video recorder, With a DVI interface, you can choose analogue Sat receiver, decoder, cam- between DVI-A (analogue, PC with corder, photos etc. via a Scart or VGA interface) and DVI-D (digital, EURO AV cable or via a Cinch cable PC with DVI interface).
  • Page 119: Data Logic

    30.1 Registering AV Devices Opening the menu Data Logic “Data Logic“ is a system which provides a dia- logue between a TV set and a video recorder. This “intelligent“ system offers the features such - Automatic transfer of the settings for terrestrial or cable TV stations (not DVB) to the video recor- der.
  • Page 120 30.1 Registering AV Devices Opening the menu Data Logic · • Press numeric key , use the V-/V+ key to select the correct signal types (OUT/IN) and press the key. (See also the operating instructions of the AV device.) EXIT »...
  • Page 121: Setting The Signal Types Rgb

    30.2 Registering AV Devices Opening the menu Setting signal types RGB ☞ The signal type always refers to the input and output of the AV device. Some AV devices may use a composite video sig- MENU nal (FBAS) for recording and playback operations and an RGB signal for displaying their menus.
  • Page 122: Setting The Signal Types Dvi / Hdmi

    30.2 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. AV devices equipped with a DVI or HDMI socket can be connected to the LCD TV with the aid of a MENU DVI or HDMI cable, respectively.
  • Page 123: Setting The Signal Types Yuv

    30.2 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. ☞ The signal type always refers to the input and output of the AV device. MENU AV devices equipped with a YUV jack can be...
  • Page 124: Connecting A Hifi Amplifier/Av Receiver

    30.3 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 125 30.3 Connecting a Hifi Opening the menu Amplifier/AV Receiver Registering the AV Device with the TV • 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 126: Removing Av Devices

    Opening the menu 30.4 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 127: Copying Between Av Devices

    31. Copying between AV Devices Opening the menu Direct recording ☞ Re-recording is only possible from the front sockets (see p. 115) on the EURO1 socket or EURO2 socket or from the EURO1 socket to the EURO2 socket 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...
  • Page 128 31. 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 V-/V+ key.
  • Page 129: Inserting/Removing Ca Modules

    32. Inserting/Removing CA Modules The LCD TV has two slots (CI1 / CI2) Chip for CA modules at the top (card reader 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 130: Connect Pc

    33. Connecting a PC: PC [VGA] ➜ TV set [DVI-A] Start your PC and preset the resolution to • Switch the PC on. When the picture of 1024 x 768p 60 Hz. Exit windows and the PC is shown on your TV for the first turn the PC off.
  • Page 131 33. Connecting a PC: PC [DVI-D] ➜ TV set [HDMI] Start your PC and preset the resolution to the PC is shown on your TV for the first 1024 x 768p 60 Hz. Exit windows and time, a box is displayed on the bottom turn the PC off.
  • Page 132: Connect Pc, Sound From Tv-Speaker

    33. Connecting a PC: PC [HDMI] ➜ TV set [HDMI] If the graphics card of your PC has an HDMI output, then you can also use it to con- nect to the TV. To do this, proceed as described in this chapter (connect PCl (PC [DVI- D] ➜...
  • Page 133: Glossary

    34. Glossary Picture position, vertical Automatic zoom With widescreen films, subtitles are some- When the automatic zoom function is times transmitted in the black area at the active, programs broadcast in “wides- bottom of the screen. You can move the creen format“...
  • Page 134 34. Glossary “Normal“ is recommended for music pro- Dyn. Contrast grams. The “Dynamic contrast” setting facilitates Volume correction an automatic increase of the picture con- trast in the event of a low level of picture The various stations broadcast their sound contrast.
  • Page 135 34. Glossary Noise reduction This function allows you to improve the picture quality of “snowy“ pictures which result from poor reception conditions. Various levels of noise reduction can be selected and the settings can be made separately for each program position. Symbol rate (baud rate) The symbol or baud rate describes the data volume that is transmitted per...
  • Page 136: Problem, Possible Cause, Remedy

    35. Problem, Possible cause, Remedy 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 •...
  • Page 137 35. Problem, Possible cause, Remedy Problem Possible cause Remedy Direct recording of an • The Data Logic video recorder • Connect the Data Logic analogue terrestrial is not connected to the roof video recorder to the station (received via antenna or cable outlet with a roof antenna or cable roof antenna or suitable cable.
  • Page 138 35. Problem, Possible cause, Remedy Problem Possible cause Remedy A film in 16:9 format • The picture format for this pro- • Select the AV program is played back from gram position has not been set position and set the pic- an AV device, but is correctly in the TV menu.
  • Page 139: Upgrade Kits

    • mecaHome + radio control unit for the digital recording and playback of 017ZR10G3 DVB programs (including HDTV). Also Innovative technology from Metz and offers the option of time shift TV (times- Moeller ensures effective couch manage- hift mode) ment.
  • Page 140 36. Upgrade Kits • Metz Soundsystem LS 5.1 W (014LR5143) Active 5.1 Virtual Surround System for home theatre and hi-fi enjoyment • Adapter RS232 on USB 014ZT144A for connecting Metz Sound Systems 80 and 100 and mecaHome+ radio control unit.
  • Page 141: Technical Data

    37. 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) Operating temperature range: +5°C to +35°C at 75 % air humidity Energy consumption per hour (Wh): Multiply the power consumption in W by 1 hour...
  • Page 142 Axio pro 26 LED CTS2 Z ca. 63 W ca. 49 W (2 x 12 W) inside HDTV 2 x 20 W Axio pro 32 LED 200 CTS2 Z ca. 87 W ca. 59 W (2 x 12 W) inside HDTV 2 x 20 W Axio pro 37 LED 200 CTS2 Z ca.
  • Page 143 37. Technical Data Supported in and output signals HDMI IN 640x480p 60 Hz 720(1440)x576i 50 Hz 720(1440)x480i 60 Hz 720x576p 50 Hz 720x480p 60 Hz 1920x1080p 24Hz/ 50Hz/ 60Hz 1920x1080i 50Hz/ 60Hz 1280x720p 50Hz/ 60Hz 640x480p 60 Hz 800x600p 60 Hz 1024x768p 60 Hz 1280x800p...
  • Page 145: 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 146: Index

    Index Automatic station search ..90,92,99 Font size, double ....19 Automatic zoom ....52 Freeze frame .
  • Page 147 Index Program guide ....80 Teletext, scrolling by marks ..19 Program switching for AV devices . . . 22 Teletext, setting marks .
  • Page 148 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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