Contents 1. About these Instructions ............................3 1.1. Warning Symbols and Keywords ................................3 1.2. Target Group ......................................... 3 1.3. Full HD ..........................................3 2. Safety Instructions ..............................4 2.1. Operating Safety ......................................4 2.2. Set-Up Location ......................................4 2.3. Repairs ..........................................4 2.4.
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8.2. Recording via REC Button ..................................25 8.3. Switching between TV Mode and Media Mode ..........................25 8.4. Media Menu System ....................................26 8.5. Media Player Access ....................................26 8.6. Media Player Menu ....................................26 8.7. Display of Photos / Images ..................................26 8.8. Audio Playback ......................................27 8.9.
1. About these Instructions Before using the device for the first time, you should read these operating instructions thoroughly and follow the safety advice. This device may only be used as described in the operating instructions. Always keep these operating instructions at hand but store them safely so that you can pass them on to a new owner should you sell the unit.
2. Safety Instructions 2.1. Operating Safety • Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with this unit. This unit is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or for those without experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or they have been instructed on its use.
2.4. Intended Environment • The device can be operated at an ambient temperature of +5° C to +40° C and a relative humidity of 20% - 85% (non condensing). • In the switched-off state the LED-Backlight TV can be stored from -20° C to +60° C. •...
2.7. Information about Conformity The device fulfils electromagnetic compatibility and electricity safety requirements. Your device complies with the basic requirements and the relevant UK and Ireland EMC guidelines [electromagnetic compatibility] and the UK and Ireland electrical safety guidelines. This device fulfils the basic requirements and the relevant regulation of the Ecodesign Guideline 2009/125/EG (Commission Regulation 1275/2008).
3. Device Overview 3.1. Front INPUT: Select source MENU: Call up the on-screen menu to make settings on your device CH + /CH -: Select a channel or navigate in the menu VOL +/VOL -: Set the volume or navigate in the menu PLAY: For playing back DVDs EJECT: Eject button (DVD) POWER: Standby button: switches the device on or into standby mode...
3.2. Rear Headphone Out Power SPDIF SCART Audio In COAX Out Headphone Out Power SPDIF COAX Out MINI AV: Audio/video input (via included cinch adapter) COMMON I N T E R FACE ( C I+) : Card slot for connecting CI modules MINI YPBPR: Component inputs for connecting devices with component output (via included cinch adapter) RF: Aerial connection (DVB-T/analogue) USB / 5V DC MAX.
3.3. Remote Control Eject button for the DVD player /MUTE: Mute the sound ASPECT: Select picture format SLEEP: Activate/deactivate the sleep timer FAV: Activate favourites list EPG: Digital TV: call up the electronic programme guide INPUT: Select input signal of connected devices Direction button ...
Start of Operation CAUTION! Before starting up please make sure that you read the “Safety instructions”section 4.1. Unpacking • Select a suitable place for setting up the device. • Open the box very carefully to avoid damaging the device. The device could be damaged if you use a knife with a long blade to open the box.
4.4. Connecting the TV Antenna To connect to the house antenna or cable system, connect a double-screened cable from the antenna socket to the LED-Backlight TV. 4.5. DVB-T Mode (Standard Defi nition and High Defi nition) You will have the possibility of receiving DVB-T by means of a corresponding aerial, if it is offered at your location. An additional receiver will not be necessary to receive DVB-T channels.
4.9. First Time Use You will be guided through the AUTO INSTALLATION menu after you switch the device on for the first time. Auto Installation - Setup 1 - Country : Germany France Italy Poland Next Page Move Exit Select the country required with the directional buttons. The country setting will have an influence on the sequence in which the channels are stored.
5. Operation 5.1. Channel Selection • To select a channel, either press the buttons CH/ (on the device or on the remote control) or select the channel directly by pressing the appropriate numbers. For a two- or three-figure number, press the number buttons in the corresponding order. •...
5.4. Displaying Information Press the DISPLAY button to show information about the current programme. You can get the same information when you switch over to a different channel. 5.5. Favourite Channel List In the CHANNEL > FAVORITE MANAGEMENT menu, you can add individual channels to up to four favourites lists.
6. Connecting External Devices 6.1. Connecting Headphones The headphones are connected to the headphone socket. The headphone volume is controlled using the volume buttons and the button on the remote control. When headphones are connected, the sound output of the main speakers is switched off.
6.5. Connecting a DVD Recorder Connect an antenna cable to the antenna socket on the LED-Backlight TV and the antenna output on the DVD recorder. Connect an additional antenna cable between the antenna input on the DVD recorder and the antenna socket in the wall.
6.8. Connecting a Camcorder 6.8.1. Component Video Cable (3 x Cinch/RCA on 3.5 mm jack) Connect the AV adapter to the Mini AV connection on the LED-Backlight TV. Connect a stereo cinch/RCA cable (red and white jack) to the AV adapter and the audio outputs on the camera. ...
7. Basic OSD Menu Settings You can customise certain functions of the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu. 7.1. Navigating within the Menu Press the MENU button to activate the OSD. The available options are displayed on the lower edge of the screen. ...
7.2. Picture Menu Picture Picture Mode Standard Brightness Picture Contrast Sound Sharpness Colour Channel Tint Colour Temperature Standard Feature Aspect Ratio Auto Setup Move Exit Return Menu Item Setting Select picture mode: DYNAMIC, STANDARD, MILD, USER. This function corresponds to PICTURE MODE the PICTURE button.
7.4. Channel Menu Channel Channel Management Favorite Management Picture Australia Country Sound Auto Search DTV Manual Search Channel ATV Manual Search Feature Setup Move Exit Return Menu Item Setting You will see the currently saved channel here. Each channel can be customised as follows: DEL(ETE) Select the channel that you wish to delete and press the red button.
Menu Item Setting BANDWIDTH Select the bandwidth. Select START and press OK to start the manual search. The STRENGTH and QUALITY of the signal is displayed in percent. You can program individual channels in ATV mode manually here.. Use this to select the channel you would like to CURRENT CHANNEL address..
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Menu Item Setting In Hotel Mode you can make various settings which restrict the HOTEL MODE functionality and operation of the device. Select the language of the OSD menu or of the TT language. It will LANGUAGE change immediately.. 1st PREFERRED Select the first preferred subtitle language SUBTITLE 2nd PREFERRED...
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Menu Item Setting RECORDING FILE FORMAT Select the recording file format for the USB storage medium (TS or PS) FORMAT Press the red button to format the USB storage medium. PARTITION SELECT SET DEFAULT PARTITION Press the green button to select the preset folder as storage location for recordings.
7.6. Setup Menu Setup OSD Timer PC Setup Picture Blue Screen Sound Reset TV Setting Auto Installation Channel Software Upgrade Feature Setup Move Exit Return Menu Item Setting OSD TIMER Set the time after which the OSD menu will close automatically. Change the PC settings in PC mode.
8. Media Mode The LED-Backlight TV comes with 1 USB port (rear) that can be accessed via Media mode. 8.1. Media Mode and USB Connectivity Plug in your external USB device (USB memory stick, external hard disk drive) into the USB port of the TV. Drive numbers (C:\, D:\, E:\ etc) will be allocated depending on the partitions of the USB device (e.g.
8.4. Media Menu System If you attach a USB storage medium to the LED-Backlight TV, you can play back photos, music, videos or text. The supported formats can be found in the technical data at the end of these instructions. PLEASE NOTE! Certain types of USB devices may not be compatible with this LED-Backlight TV.
8.8. Audio Playback If you select MUSIC from the main menu, all the available music files will be filtered and displayed on the screen. If there are several folders on the storage medium, use to select the folder and confirm with QM. ...
8.10. Text Playback If you select E-BOOK from the main menu, all the available text files will be filtered and displayed on the screen. If there are several folders on the storage medium, use to open the folder and confirm with QM. ...
10. EPG - Program Guide Open the Electronic Program Guide with the EPG button. This function will only be available to you in the DTV Mode. You will see the current and the next station in the Table. Select a program with. ...
11. DVD Mode The built-in DVD player is run in DVD mode. 11.1. Switching from TV to DVD mode Use INPUT button to open the source selection list. Use the direction buttons to go to DVD. Confirm your selection with OK. ...
11.3.6. Audio Settings (Language) Press D.LAN repeatedly to select another audio setting on the DVD (e.g. two-channel audio or 5.1 channel surround sound) or the required spoken language. The change is made immediately and does not need to be confirmed. PLEASE NOTE! Please note that this function is not available on all DVDs.
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11.5.2. Menu: General Setup Page TV Display Mode DOLBY Here you set the unit’s display format to match that of the television. - - G e n e r a l S e t u p P a g e - - 4:3 PAN SCAN: Selection for televisions with a 4:3 format.
11.5.5. Menu: Preference Setup Page TV type DOLBY Select the colour standard of your television here: PAL: Usual colour format in many European countries. - - P r e f e r e n c e S e t u p P a g e - - MULTI: Format is set automatically.
12. Troubleshooting Malfunctions can sometimes have quite trivial causes, but on other occasions they are the result of defective components. We would like to give you a few options for rectifying your problem. If these tips don’t do the trick, then we’ll be more than pleased to help you out.
12.1. Do You Need More Help? If the suggestions in the previous section did not rectify your problem please contact us. The following information would help us: • What is the MD Number? • What external devices are connected? • What messages appear on the screen? •...
14. Cleaning You can increase the lifespan of your device as follows: WARNiNG! Always unplug the unit and disconnect all cables before cleaning. • To protect the LED-Backlight TV from scratches, protective film has been applied to the high-gloss finish. Remove the films after you have set up the LED-Backlight TV set correctly.
16. Technical Data LED-Backlight TV Device name: E12009 (MD 21259) Nominal voltage 100–240 V ~ 50 Hz Screen size 54.6 cm (21.5") LCD; 16:9 display Power consumption max. 36 watts Power consumption on standby: < 0.5 W Speaker output 2 x 3 W RMS Physical resolution: 1920 x 1080 TV system...
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Remote control Transmission type: Infrared LED class Battery type 2 x 1.5V AAA Dimensions/ambient temperatures Permissible ambient temperature 5°C–35°C Permissible relative humidity 20%–85% Dimensions without stand approx. 510 x 308 x 50 mm (W x H x D) Dimensions with stand approx.
This operating manual is protected by copyright. Mechanical, electronic and any other form of reproduction is prohibited without the written permission of the manufacturer Copyright is owned by the company: Medion AG Am Zehnthof 77 45307 Essen Germany The operating manual can be reordered via the service hotline and is available for download via the service portal at www.medion.com/gb/service/start/.
18. Index Safety instructions ................4 Operating safety ................4 Auto Installation ..............12, 24 Power supply .................5 SAT receiver ..................16 Setup menu ..................24 Batteries ....................5 Sound menu ..................19 Blu-Ray Player .................15 Technical data .................37 Channel menu ................20 Timeshift ...................23 Channel selection ................13 Troubleshooting ................34 Cleaning ....................36 Connecting...
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(Costs 7p/min from a BT landline, mobile costs may be higher) Fax: 01793 71 57 16 To contact us by email please visit the „Service and Support“ section of our website at www.medion.co.uk. www.medion.co.uk Medion Electronics Ltd. 120 Faraday Park, Faraday Road, Dorcan...
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