Loewe LA2300DG Dealer Manual page 6

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SETUP, CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
There is a substantial amount of information within the User's Guide regarding setup and installa-
tion. It is recommended that you read this information prior to installing a customer's set. Below is
additional information that may help you custom install the set.
Antenna Connections
• TV Input from Antenna Input A is internally split to three destinations:
1.Tuner #1
2.Tuner #2 (switched between this signal and Ant B)
3.Loop Out
• Antenna Input B goes directly (via an antenna switch) to Tuner #2. Because of this, the RF signal
sensitivity of Antenna Input B will be slightly better than Antenna A.
• The built in LOOP OUT is useful for sending the incoming RF signal to a Cable Box or VCR from
the incoming main RF signal.
Video Auxiliary Connections
• The TV has three video inputs: Video 1 and 2 (both rear panel) and Video 3 (front panel).
• All Video Inputs (except Antenna A) are "closed" out of the box. That means they are unavail-
able until opened to suit the specific product you wish to connect to the TV, e.g. Cable Box, VCR,
Camcorder, etc. To do this, first select the TV Setup Menu, then select Connections, then follow
the steps for the particular device you wish to connect.
• Due to the digital design and digital progressive scan inherent in Loewe sets, it is important to
understand that the Video 1 and Video 2 inputs are optimized for different signal types:
1.Video 1 - Best for highest quality sources, such as DVD, Laserdisc, Satellite.
2.Video 2 - Best for lesser quality sources, such as VHS Tape.
3.Video 3 (Front) - For headphones and camcorders.
• If you connect a DVD Player to Video Input 2, the picture quality will be compromised.
• Although the TV has component video inputs, we strongly recommend the "S-Video" inputs
when connecting a DVD player to achieve the highest quality signal transfer as well as to take
advantage of the automatic formatting function.
• If you connect your DVD player to Video Input 1, the television automatically detects whether
the incoming signal is Composite or S-Video.
Letterbox and DVD Considerations
• The User's Guide gives a comprehensive explanation of Video Sources vs. Television Format
Settings. Please refer to the User's Guide regarding media type vs. TV settings.
• Don't forget (especially with the Planus model): If you are watching a DVD in 16x9 mode, set the
DVD Player to 16x9 mode for the television to auto-format.
VGA/RGB Setup
The VGA/RGB Input is designed for a computer or other RGB device, such as a HDTV Set-top Box.
To turn on the VGA/RGB Input:
1. Press the menu button on the remote control.
2. Use the up/down arrow keys ("ch +/–") to highlight "TV Setup," then press OK.
3. Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight "Connections," then press OK.
4. Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight "VGA/RGB," then press OK. (If VGA/RGB does not
appear on your Connections menu, see "VGA Option Bit" below).
5. Follow the instructions to connect your VGA/RGB device to the television. After each step,
press OK to continue.
6. When you reach the Congratulations Screen, press exit to quit the menu system.
7. Continue below with "Using the VGA/RGB Connection."