Technicolor - Thomson ITC250 User's Manual
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1. which give a detailed description of the procedure for switching the TV set on and off You will find a description of how to use the remote control on page 4 Then go to page 8 for information on the initial set up or to page 9 for information on manual set up if the channels have already been set up on your TY Note Before connecting other devices to the AV sockets carry out the initial channel set up described on the next page in order to avoid any problems with equipment selection Please respect the environment and the relevant regulations Before you dispose of batteries or accumulators ask your dealer whether they require special recycling and if he is able to take them back itc250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 8 EN Chapter 2 Channel set up Select your country with the W A keys To validate press OK Auto installing your TV set Please wait To cancel press EXIT any programmes already found will remain stored Select the name using the lt gt keys then press OK Initial set up Initial set up involves searching for and storing all the channels you can receive Make sure that the television is switched on and follow the six steps in turn specified on this page The first time you switch the television on the language selection menu appears I Select your language using the A Y buttons and confirm by pressing OK A welcome message appears in the language you have just2. order to improve the picture quality when tapes are being played and in pause mode However we recommend you connect your video recorder via the SCART socket as it provides better picture and sound quality Copying cassettes Connect the VCR recording unit to the AV2 socket Connect the playing unit to the AVI socket if a video recorder is being used or to the AV3 SCART or front panel CINCH sockets if a camcorder is being used About NexT View Link NexTView Link is an intelligent link which can be used to set up channels and as an easy way to set programmes for recording on a video recorder with the NexT View Link function or similar Easy Link Smart Link Megalogic etc from a television already set up The video recorder should be connected to the AVI socket using a Scart AVLink cable Important If you ve purchased your video recorder before 1997 it may not support the record feature Setting up channels The NexT View Link can be used to automatically download the terrestrial and cable channels already stored in the television to the video recorder They will be arranged in the same order on both items of equipment Refer to the instructions for your video recorder to find out how this is done Setting a programme to record The NexT View Link function can also be used as an easy way of setting a programme to record from Program Info on your television see paragraph Recording a programme on page 22 Immediat
3. 1280 x 720p 60Hz 6 9 720 x 480p 59 94 Hz 16 9 1280 x 720p 50Hz 16 9 720 x 576p 50 Hz 16 9 31 25 kHz 1920 x 1080i 60 Hz 16 9 33 75 kHz 1080i 50 Hz 28 125 kHz 1920 x 1080i 50 Hz 16 9 31 25 kHz suewer Audio CINCH sockets output at the back L These can be used to connect a stereo amplifier a hi fi system or amplified speakers see below D R f AV3 audio and video CINCH sockets input at the front or side These can be mainly used to connect camcorders VHS or 8 mm format G LR VIDEO S kh S socket and AV3 audio CINCH sockets input at the AUDIO front or side These can be mainly used to connect camcorders S VHS or Hi 8 format To display images using the equipment connected press the AV button on the remote control once to select AVI twice to select AV2 and three times to select AV3 For some equipment connected to the SCART sockets this selection is done automatically fh Connecting headphones Use the relevant socket on the front of the TV set to connect headphones or stereo earphones Refer to page 12 on how to adjust the headphone volume Connecting active speakers The audio CINCH sockets at the back of the television can be used to connect active speakers with a built in amplifier replacing the television s built in speakers Left and right speakers connect the left speaker to the CINCH L socket and the right speaker to the CINCH R socket Subwoofer connect the subwoofe
4. Return option and press OK to return to the Parental control menu 5 Select the Activate parental control option and press OK The Lock menu appears 6 Enter a 4 digit code then enter it again to confirm it A message appears saying that the buttons on the front are locked Press EXIT to close the menu Press any other button to return to the Parental control menu To unlock the channel or AV programme go to the Parental control menu by entering your code and access the Programme lock menu and uncheck the Lock option by pressing OK Operation TV mode To watch a channel or AV programme which is locked try accessing it and follow the procedure on the screen The lock will be applied again when you put the television in standby In the list of programmes channels and or AV programmes which are temporarily unlocked are indicated by an open green padlock The parental control function must be enabled without fail in order to be able to apply a lock To do this you need to select the Activate parental control option from the Parental control menu to define a personal code 1tc250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 17 Advanced functions Whenever you enable the parental control function by defining a personal code you have to enter your code to access the Parental control and Installation menus even if there is no lock on In the Parental control menu the option is replaced by Deactivate parental control To
5. TV set remains powered up but with low energy consumption To switch off the TV set press the on off button on the side of the set Note The fan continues to run for about another two minutes after the TV set has been switched off Volume Volume control use the lt buttons on the front of the TV set or press the relevant buttons on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume Sound mute press the ZT button to temporarily mute the sound Press this button again or the lt 1 t button to restore it gt Headphone volume control press the 4 button on the remote control to display the volume control bar Then use the A Y buttons to switch to the headphone volume control bar Use the lt gt buttons to adjust the volume Displaying status information In TV mode press the yellow button INFO on the remote control to display the number and name of the channel you are watching the time the type of sound the zoom or format and the status of the Parental control function If the programme guide is available for this channel the name of the programme currently showing is displayed along with its start time and duration and the name and start time of the following programme are also displayed When you switch on the television or change channels the number and name of the channel are displayed Note If you activate the Permanent pr number function in the Preferences menu the channel number
6. chosen Press OK 2 A list of countries appears over two pages Select the relevant country using the A V buttons Press OK to confirm Note This is the country you are in or the country whose channels you want to receive if you live near its borders 3 A message appears asking you to check that your aerial is connected and if relevant to connect your decoder Once this operation has been carried out press OK Note If you connect a decoder to the AV socket after completing the initial set up you must enter the Manual Install menu and select AVI for the Decoder option Refer to page 9 4 The Installation menu appears The Auto installation option is selected Start the automatic set up by pressing OK Notes The automatic set up process can take up to 10 minutes The menu that appears tells you how the process is progressing To prevent the channel set up process from being interrupted wait for the message indicating that the set up is complete before closing the menu The automatic set up process deletes all the channels previously stored 5 Channels are arranged in a pre set order To modify this order name and rename channels or delete channels stored twice press OK and go to step 6 If you do not want to reorganise the channels press EXIT to close the menu 6 The Organiser menu allows you to change the order of the channels as arranged during the automatic set up process to name or rename channels as well a
7. minutes and can cause burns Moving the TV set To avoid any damage to the lamp you should not move the TV set while the lamp is still hot Wait until the fan stops before moving it Digital Light Processing and DLP are trademarks of Texas Instruments Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories TruSurroundXT SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurroundXT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc EN i1tc250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 4 Getting started Remote control Most of your television s functions are available via the menus that appear on the screen The remote control supplied with your set can be used to navigate through the menus and to configure all the general settings The remote control and its functions may vary depending on the television model The rest of this page contains the description of the most comprehensive remote control Optional remote control features are indicated by the symbol hy Standby quit standby INFO yellow button status information TV To access TV mode Press this button to control the SIDE Pie at Progr aralieveulde EN television TEXT purple button Teletext VCR To access VCR mode The coloured buttons can also be used for operating Teletext DVD To access DVD mode AN To select menu options ty SAT To access SAT mode lt
8. on again without using the remote control Press the REV button as many times as is required to return the appliance to standby mode 5 Press the STOP button and hold it down until the light or the appliance buttons of the remote control go off Note You can cancel the programming operation at any time by pressing the EXIT button itc250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 5 3 Getting started Manual programming This method involves carrying out a manual search for the codes to be used for controlling your other appliances I Switch on the appliance you wish to use the remote control with 2 Press the relevant button for this appliance on the remote control and while holding this button down enter one of the codes relevant to your make of appliance there is a list of codes at the end of this manual If the light or the appliance buttons of the remote control flash you have entered the wrong code or it is not possible to program the remote control 3 Point the remote control at the appliance and press the relevant button VCR DVD etc Press the O standby button If the appliance does not go into standby mode try another code Depending on the year of manufacture and the type of appliance some functions may not VCR AUX EN be available Certain codes may cover more functions than others Test the functions you DVD AMP can control and if appropriate try other codes SAT Note here the code s which work best When you change
9. the screen Select an option from the list each time using the lt gt buttons In Split screen mode you can select the programmes to be displayed in both pictures Use the PR PR buttons to change programmes on the left side of the screen and use the PIP PIP buttons to change programmes on the right side of the screen Use the SWAP button to swap pictures Press EXIT to close the menu Select the option Return and press OK to return to the OVERVIEW menu Operation TV mode Use the PIP button on the remote control to enable the different display modes in turn In both display modes Use the SWAP button to swap the channels around Press the FREEZE button to freeze the main picture To apply the PIP function to an AV programme in RGB you need to select RGB as the relevant AV source in the AV Settings menu see page 19 In Single mode Use the PIP ZOOM button to change the size of the PIP picture In Split screen mode Teletext on the channel displayed on the left appears on the right side of the screen Press EXIT to disable this function Use the PIP PIP buttons to change programmes on the right side of the screen ite250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 18 D Advanced functions Customising your television Preferences You can set preferences for some features These preferences remain in force as long as you do not change them Press the MENU button to display the OVERVIEW menu Sele
10. then select Auto update in the Installation menu If you wish to go through the whole initial set up process put the TV in standby mode then hold down the PR and lt A buttons on the television until the menu displays Proceed as for the initial set up Subsequent set ups The Auto update function allows you to set up channels just launched or any channels that are missing or wrongly set up The Auto installation function is used for setting up channels after the initial set up e g after moving house This process deletes all channels previously stored lo set up a new channel it is better to use Auto update or Manual installation itce250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 10 3 Chapter 3 General operation Switching the TV set on and off To switch the TV set on press the button located on the side of the set The TV set takes up to 40 seconds to come on If the indicator on the front is red the set is in standby mode You can then press the or any numeric button on the remote control press the TV OK or PRt PR buttons to switch the television on at the last channel or AV programme you were watching press the AV button to switch the television on at the last AV programme you were watching EN When the set is on the indicator on the front is green To put the TV set in standby mode press the button on the remote control When the set is in standby mode the indicator on the front is red The
11. www thomson europe com In the interest of improving the quality of our products we reserve the right to modify their features The information in this manual is therefore subject to change and does not represent any kind of contract i1tc250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 3 Getting started Specific precautions for DLP TV sets What is DLP technology You have just bought a TV set equipped with DLP Digital Light Processing technology This new technology uses a special lamp a colour wheel and an optical semi conductor comprising a huge number of microscopic mirrors to provide you with exceptional picture quality in a thin lightweight design To ensure that you can enjoy your TV set s unparalleled operation for as long as possible you should observe the following precautions Switching your TV set on and off As with all projection devices your TV set contains a special lamp which must heat up and cool down in the proper manner to ensure its optimum operation for as long as possible To prolong the life of the lamp you must observe the required heating up and cooling down times To switch the TV set on press the on off button on the side of the set The picture takes up to 40 seconds to display If no picture is displayed after 2 minutes it is possible that the lamp needs to be replaced see further below To put the TV set in standby mode press the button on the remote control
12. DVD player I Programme the AMP button on the remote control to use with the amplifier refer to page 4 2 Move the remote control away from the appliances Press the button and while holding it down press the relevant mode button DVD in this example then the AMP button Release the button 3 Switch on the amplifier then the DVD player 4 Set the remote control to DVD play a disc and adjust the volume using the buttons Repeat this operation for the other appliances To cancel the programmed function for any of the appliances press the lt lt button while holding it down and enter the code 000 using the numeric buttons ite250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 6 D Getting started f The Learning feature The Learning feature completes the programming procedure described on page 4 as it enables you to record the functionality of a specific button from the original remote control to one of the TV s remote control buttons Notes Before using the Learning feature make sure this TV s remote control is programmed to control other appliances you have connected to the TV Programming the remote control erases all learned commands for that appliance mode You cannot record a learned function to the following buttons on the TV s remote control TV EN VCR DVD AUX SAT AMP EXIT dnd LIGHT The remote control functions are recorded learned by sending infrared IR signals this operation shoul
13. EW menu select Contact us and press OK itc250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 9 Channel set up Use the lt p gt keys or enter the channel number Manual channel set up Follow the procedure given on this page if you find that some channels have not been stored during the initial set up This can happen if you are setting up cable network channels Setting up channels manually requires every setting for a particular channel to be entered one at a time Display the OWERVIEW menu by pressing the MENU button Select the Installation option and press OK to confirm Select the Installation option from the Install menu and press OK to confirm EN Select your country using the lt gt buttons Press OK to confirm The Connections screen appears Press OK to continue The Installation menu appears Select the Manual installation option and press OK Define all the settings in turn for each channel to be stored Follow the instructions appearing at the bottom of the screen 2 Select the Standard option Use the lt or gt button to select the standard for your country Note The following standards are available to choose from I for the UK and Ireland France for France and Luxembourg DKK for Eastern Europe the Middle East and Asia EURO BG for Western Europe Australia and New Zealand Select the Reception option Select the reception method for the channels aerial or cable network using the lt or gt
14. When the set is in standby mode the indicator on the front is red To switch off the TV set press the on off button on the side of the set The fan continues to run for about another two minutes to cool the lamp down Important NEVER unplug the set when the fan is running Replacing the lamp The lamp supplied with the TV set has a lamp life of a few thousand hours in normal operating conditions If you notice the following changes The time the TV set takes to come on gets noticeably longer The picture s brightness decreases Whe you switch the set on there is sound and you can change channels but no picture is displayed and the indicator on the front starts flashing red This occurs several times This means that the lamp s power is running down You then need to buy a new one When you switch the TV set on if no picture is displayed after 2 minutes the lamp needs to be replaced Choose the exact same type and follow the instructions provided in the Lamp replacement instructions leaflet the right lamp type is indicated in the help text for the Lamp brightness option in the Lamp amp Position menu see page 14 Important NEVER touch the lamp with your fingers because any grease deposits left on it can reduce the lamp s life Always use some kind of cloth to handle the lamp gloves duster etc Even after the fan has stopped the lamp s temperature still remains very hot for about 30
15. button Select the Channel search option Enter the number of the reception channel or use the lt gt buttons to find the channels When a channel has been found the picture is displayed If the picture is not clear you can adjust the setting You do this by selecting the Fine tuning option and adjusting it with the lt gt buttons If the channel is recognised its name is detected automatically otherwise change the name suggested or enter a name To do so go to the name with only its initial letter in yellow Choose the character to be changed using the lt gt buttons Scroll through the alphabet using the and 2 buttons Go to the next character using the lt gt buttons If the channel is encoded and you want to connect a decoder to the AVI socket select the Decoder option and select AV I using the lt or gt button Then select the Store on programme option and enter the number to be assigned to this channel using the numeric buttons for instance for BBCI type 01 Press OK Important Whenever you change a value in the Manual install menu the Store on programme option starts flashing To confirm your change you need to select the Store on programme option and press OK If you do not confirm the change it will be cancelled when you change channels or put the TV set in standby Repeat this procedure to find other channels Notes For cable networks to search for missing channels select Other instead of a country
16. ct the Installation option and confirm by pressing OK Select Preferences from the Install menu and press OK to confirm EN The Preferences menu offers the following options fs Permanent pr number check this box using the OK button to permanently display Select your language using the lt gt keys the number of the programme being watched Language select from the list the language the menus will be displayed in using the lt gt buttons Country select the country to ensure that characters display correctly in Teletext Maximum TV volume set the maximum volume level using the lt gt buttons To hear the level that you have just set press the OK button and hold it for a few seconds Program Info ref pages if you have changed reference page for the TV channels in Teletext you can restore the factory set reference pages by pressing the OK button for about five seconds until Done appears fs Front panel light this function is used to activate and control the brightness of the lighting for the buttons on the front of the TV set Use the lt gt buttons to select one of the six settings available When the cursor is completely to the left as shown in the example opposite the lighting is off When the lighting is on the buttons on the front of the TV set come on when you switch the set on and go off when you put the TV set into standby mode or switch it off Teletext adjustment use this function if one of the foll
17. d be carried out in a dimly lit room to avoid interference Make sure the TV s remote and the original remote are no more than 5 cm apart with the Infrared IR transmitter of the original remote facing the IR receiver on the top of the TV s remote The learned buttons are mode specific if you add a button function from your DVD player s remote control you must press the DVD button first before the learned function will work in TV mode the button where you ve stored the learned function will continue to work as it always has Certain remote controls do not support the use of the Learning function Adding a Learned Function On the TV remote press and hold the appliance button that applies to the function you will be adding DVD VCR SAT AMP or AUX The appliance button lights up Press and hold the REC button 2 The appliance button lights turn on then off Release both buttons The relevant appliance button light remains on 3 On the TV s remote control press the button where you want to store the new function the appliance button turns off and then back on Note If you press an invalid button on the TV remote the appliance buttons flash several times to alert you You ll have to repeat step 3 4 Press and hold the button of the appliance s remote control that has the functionality you are recording to the TV s remote control Keep pressing the button until the TV remote s appliance butt
18. d press OK to confirm The programme will appear in the Review screen Note This function can only be used when the time and date have been set correctly 22 i1tc250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 23 Advanced functions Return v POWERHOUSE 12 00 10 00 Thu 29 11 TELETUBBIES 10 00 10 50 MEGAMATHS 10 50 11 10 LOOK AND READ 11 10 11 30 4LEARNING 09 30 12 00 02BBC2 02BBC2 071 07 1 O4CHANNEL4 O4CHANNEL4 NEIGHBOURS 45 01BBC1 13 To select a programme in the list use the lt p gt keys Important You can select up to 9 programmes to be stored recorded A message is displayed when the memory is full You then have to delete a programme to be able to store or record another A message also appears when the times of some of the programmes you plan to record or have stored overlap Checking your selections in the Review screen The upper part of this screen contains the list of programmes set for recording while the EN lower part contains the programmes stored for wake up or to remind you when a programme is starting memo list It appears automatically when you confirm the selection of a programme in the list You can also display it by selecting Review from the navigator and pressing OK to confirm It provides access to the following functions Record can be used to move a programme from the memo list to the recording list I Select the programme you wish
19. disable the parental control function access the Parental control menu by entering your personal code select the Deactivate parental control option and enter your code again This option is then replaced by Activate parental control The personal code is deleted every time you disable the parental control function This means you have to redefine it every time you enable this function again Whenever you enter your code all the locks are disabled until the set is put in standby EN again f you have forgotten your PIN code you can cancel it When you are prompted to enter your code to access the Parental control menu press the PR and buttons on the front of your set at the same time for eight seconds This procedure is possible even if you have locked the buttons on the front of the TV set fh Picture in picture PIP Press the MENU button to display the OVERVIEW menu Select Picture in Picture and press OK The menu displays Under the Display mode option select one of the following PIP display modes Off PIP is disabled Single a channel or av programme is displayed in a frame in a corner of the screen Split screen the screen is divided vertically in two and the PIP is displayed on the right side Sound comes from the main programme on the left When you enable the PIP function the other options in the menu are displayed In Single mode you can select the programme the zoom and the position of the frame on
20. dvanced functions Program Info programme guide The programme guide is only available for channels which have been stored The URD Uae Ee Valent information it contains has been compiled by your television based on Teletext information transmitted by the various channels according to the services they offer It can be used to find out what programmes are on to create a list of programmes you want to watch or record to set a NexT View Link video recorder to record a programme or to automatically switch the television on when a particular programme starts The guide s availability and context depend entirely on the Teletext transmitted by each broadcaster If the guide is not available on the channel you are watching a message will inform you of this EN To select use the lt gt keys To confirm press OK To access the programme guide press the blue button or display the OVERVIEW menu using the MENU button Select Program Info and press OK to confirm The first page appears and the first programme on the list is the one that is showing at that moment Important If the broadcasting company amends the pages on Teletext your television will not be able to display the programme guide and the message Searching will be displayed permanently on screen If this happens press EXIT to clear the message and refer to page 21 for instructions on how to save the new programme page The programme list is in the rig
21. e following options Sound preset use the lt gt buttons to select the appropriate setting for the programme you are watching The Personal setting stores your graphic equaliser settings You can access the list of preset sound settings directly by pressing the red button on the remote control selecting the Sound preset option and choosing one of the preset parameters from the list Your selection is applied to all channels and AV programmes EN Frequency range the graphic equaliser has seven frequency bands Select each band in turn using the lt gt buttons and make the necessary adjustments using the A Y buttons Press OK to confirm Note When you are setting the graphical equaliser Personal appears under the Sound preset option Press EXIT to close the menu To return to the Sound menu select Return and press OK to confirm Adjusting the picture The menus for adjusting the picture are used to obtain the best picture setting according to your preference the type of programme you are watching and the ambient lighting When you make an adjustment only the selected option remains displayed allowing you to see the changes taking place on screen The entire menu is displayed again when you select another option or the time for making an adjustment has elapsed Display the OVERVIEW menu using the MENU button Select Picture and press OK to confirm The Picture menu appears with the following options Advanced use this option
22. e recording The NexT View Link function can be used to record what you are currently watching You simply press the relevant button on the video recorder remote control usually REC and the recorder will automatically switch to the same channel as the television and start recording Refer to the instructions for your video recorder to find out the relevant button to press and for more information on the subject 25
23. en 16 Accessing the Parental control menu uu eeceeeceeeseeceeeecees l6 Locking the buttons on the front of the TV set eee l6 Locking a channel or AV programme sssssessssesessssessssessssessesesee l6 Operation TV Mode sicsenicurcnreiin nan i a ia l6 o Picture in Picture PIP enuncian ennan 17 Operation TV MOdE iceacctaiccetecndnca tec vaccum vetialiearenecsatiets 7 Customising your television ccccccscsscscsssccssssecsscssecssseeesees 18 ProrerenC e Suriin i O ean eheemranntasehits 18 Configuring AV sockets s seesessesessesesresesresessesesesresesresessesessesesees 19 TEETE iinei en I EEE 20 Accessing Telet Xtocoroiian a a E 20 NAV atO a E A S 20 Other Teletext functions nanenane ai 2l Programi MiO siiani NA 22 Defining search criteria csssssseceesscecsesssecsccesscessesecscsceesecsees 22 Recording a programme u cccssssceccssscessesssececsssscesssseseceseeeeceees 22 Storing a progra MMe essene ania E Ea AEs 22 Checking your selections in the Review screen esssessese 23 Chapter 5 Other information SOCKETS areires sedenia rrisin rinia ri ia En a A a AAE 24 5 Connecting headphones ssssssesesesesesoscsososssocsescsesosososssossesesesese 24 Connecting active speakers essssessssesssossssoosssossssoosssoesssosssssssssose 24 Connecting an amplifier cccccccssssscsscscccsscsccsesscesscsssssscessees 25 Connecting a video recorder e sssssssesssossessosssocssssosssoc
24. en you connect a games console Repeat the above procedure to configure the AV2 and AV3 sockets fh AV4 name enter the name of the equipment connected to this socket Note This option is only displayed if your equipment has a synchro scan socket fh AV5 name enter the name of the equipment connected to this socket Note This option is only displayed if your equipment has a DVI socket Press EXIT to close the menu Select the option Return and press OK to return to the Install menu ite250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 20 D Advanced functions Teletext The Teletext service is available in many countries under a variety of names TOP Text Fastext FLOF text Videotext It is provided as a free service by television broadcasters This service provides a real wealth of information available at any time on weather sports results news games etc The information is presented in pages or organised in topics specified in colour on the screen and you can access this information by simply pressing the buttons of the relevant colour on the remote control EN Accessing Teletext Press the TEXT button on the remote control Teletext will display the last page selected or if you have changed channel the index page usually 100 If the particular programme does not provide a Teletext service a message will appear to this effect To display a page enter its 3 digit number or use the PR PR buttons The page appears after a
25. es Important If the batteries in your remote control are run down you can use the buttons on the front of your set as they have the same functions as those on the remote control 6 itc250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 7 Getting started Mains socket in continental Europe Switching on Follow the instructions on this page on how to switch on your TV set and the remote control before going on to the following pages that describe how to use the remote control and the channel set up procedure I Insert two LRO6 or AA batteries in the remote control Precautions on using batteries Only use the battery types specified Make sure you use the correct polarity EN Do not mix new and used batteries Do not use rechargeable batteries Do not expose batteries to excessive heat throw them in a fire recharge them or try to open them as this could cause them to leak or explode Remove the batteries from the remote control if you are not using it for a long period of time several weeks 2 Connect the power cable FIRST to the television THEN to a mains socket Your TV set should only be connected to a 220 240 V 50 Hz AC supply lt must not be connected to a DC supply If the plug is detached from the cable do not under any circumstances connect it to a mains socket as there is a risk of electric shock Equipment for the UK and Ireland is supplied with a mains cable fitted with a moulded pl
26. f the screen Press the EXIT button to quit Teletext Note Your television can receive Teletext level 2 5 Teletext level 2 5 information is displayed automatically when available This version of Teletext offers better quality graphics and can be used by broadcasting companies to provide additional columns 20 i1tc250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 21 Advanced functions Other Teletext functions Newsflash When a newsflash is detected the icon is replaced with a N in the navigator Select it and press OK to display the newsflash In the case of an update the Teletext function is enabled and displays the new information Subtitles EN Some channels provide subtitles for some of their programmes The number of the relevant pages is specified on the Teletext index page To display subtitles enable the Teletext function find the number of the page displaying the subtitles and enter it Once the relevant page is found the subtitles appear in the TV picture The navigator disappears after a couple of seconds To display it again press the purple TEXT button Alarm page In some countries Spain Benelux etc you can set a time to display certain Teletext pages alarm pages To do this display the relevant alarm page and enter subpage mode Enter the time instead of the subpage number e g 1705 for 17 05 and press EXIT The page will disappear and will appear again at the set time as long as you d
27. few moments The entered number appears red if the page number has not yet been found white if the page has been found green when a sub page has also been found for this page yellow when the page exists but has not been found yet If the current page includes subpages the page number is displayed in green In this mode pressing the lt gt buttons will allow you to step through all the available subpages You can select a specific subpage number by pressing 0 to enter subpage direct access mode The display will look like this 120 You can then enter the four digits of the sub page number using the numeric buttons e g 0003 Navigator The navigator located on the left of the screen provides access to the following functions Stop Some information is spread over several subpages which will be displayed one after the other To stop subpage scrolling select STOP and press OK Press OK to allow the information to move again If you select STOP and the symbol changes colour this means that there are no subpages Hidden answers 9 To reveal a hidden answer for example in games select and press OK Press OK once more to hide the answer again Zoom Select and press OK once to zoom in on the top part of the screen twice to zoom in on the bottom part of the screen and three times to return to normal display Mixed display Select and press the OK button to display Teletext in the right half o
28. format Zoom 14 9 picture in centred letterbox 14 9 format Zoom 16 9 picture in centred letterbox 16 9 format Zoom 16 9 A picture in 16 9 format with subtitles Cinerama picture in widescreen 4 3 format 16 9 format picture in widescreen 16 9 format In Zoom 14 9 Zoom 16 9 and Zoom 16 9 A V modes you can temporarily shift the picture up and down using the A Y buttons This function is not available for Progressive Scan sources 480p 576p and HD sources 720p and 1080i List of programmes Press the LIST green button on the remote control to display the LIST of programmes It has pages and shows the name and the number of each programme The last page lists units connected to the AV sockets The list appears on the page featuring the channel or AV programme which you are currently watching The channel or AV programme you are watching is indicated by a symbol Any channels and AV programmes which are locked are indicated by a red closed padlock and those temporarily unlocked are indicated by an open green padlock Note For more information on locking channels refer to the Parental control section To watch one of the programmes on the displayed page use the PR PR or A V buttons and press OK You can also enter the last digit of the programme number for example 5 for 25 The selected programme is shown You can scroll through the pages using the lt gt buttons Press EXIT to close the menu Freezing a pic
29. gt To set functions change values enable and disable by AUX To access AUX mode functions checkbox in menus Aei l To select the picture format or zoom fs sand 1 ae ma i OK To confirm a selection enable and disable functions W light To provide pikih checkbox in menus it lights up when you press a button it indicates the status when the remote control is MENY 1O ECES ENE OV ERN ee MENU being programmed see page 5 EXIT To exit the menu structure if the batteries are run down it flashes when you In PIP mode to disable the PIP function press a button 1 To control the volume fs PIP To enable the PIP function q To switch the sound off and back on again fu SWAP To swap the main picture with the PIP picture RETURN To return to the previous channel AV programme fs PIP PIP To change programmes within the PIP function PR PR To change channels ks ZOOM To change the size of the PIP picture 0 9 To select a channel by its number In the case of fs FREEZE To freeze the main picture channel numbers with two digits fs SLEEP To access directly the Sleep timer option in the press the two digits quickly or Tinie m nt press 0 to display then enter the channel ber W LIGHT Remote control light ue l AV To select an appliance connected to an AV socket PRESETS red button sound and picture settings menu W DEMO To access demo mode LIST green button list of programmes Using the remote control f
30. ht half of the screen the navigator in the left Use the lt gt buttons to toggle between them You can use the navigator to carry out the following tasks Defining search criteria such as day and period time slot I Use the lt button to select the navigator 2 Select one of the criteria using the A Y buttons and press OK to confirm 3 Select an option using the lt gt buttons Press OK to confirm The programme list appears Recording a programme If you have connected a NexT View Link video recorder to the AVI socket the television will programme it automatically To do this Insert a videocassette into the video recorder 2 Choose the programme you wish to record select RECORD from the navigator and press Ok to confirm The programme will appear in the Review screen Important The time and date must be set on the television and video recorder The video recorder must be switched on not recording or in standby mode Follow the information given in the messages which appear indicating that programming is in progress If you press EXIT when an error message appears the video recorder will not be programmed Once the programming process is complete it can only be cancelled using the video recorder Storing a programme This function is used to advise you that a programme is starting when you are watching another one I Select the programme from the list 2 Select MEMO from the navigator an
31. i1tc250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 1 Chapter l Getting started Important Information sieisenco aiae 2 SET a a E as 2 Care asiodsaro nna a yonne tains 2 Specific precautions for DLP TV sets scssscssscsssscssscsssscesees 3 What is DLP technology ccssssssssssecssssssssesssssessstsesssssssseeees 3 Switching your TV set on and off ou eeeecececeeeceseeeeeeteeeeees 3 Replacing the lan aeiiaaie sana andes 3 Moving the TV SO ta occeiscacecteecasesevessdectvasstecssasnsbeccecsousndcsnmentereaeived 3 Remote CONEION seseina rens EOE 4 Using the remote control for other equipment sessssessssossssessso 4 Programming the remote control esseseseeseseesesessesesresessesessesesee 4 fh Programming the volume control function sss 110000021 5 ko The Learning feature cccscssssesesscsessssssessesscsessesseseeseseseeseseess 6 SWICCINIING Onasin E EEEE EEE 7 Chapter 2 Channel set up EE E a E E S A O A A E TA 8 Manual channel set up ssssessssosessssoossssocossssosossssosesssoosssssosssessosseo 9 Chapter 3 General operation Switching the TV set on and off sssessssossssosssoesessosssoesssossssoosesooe 10 Vole esas cosceatesanes cavascdcasasescarssudidarsncstsacecsssaanassaaastecssestecsassbenesnsdstes 10 Displaying status information sesssssesssossssessssosessoossoosessosssoosessoses 10 Accessing CHATINEIS iescisisesacsscuvessovsesdateseatstelschedtsoivavieveresiricu
32. me option enter the wake up time using the numeric or lt gt buttons 3 Under the Switch on for option use the lt gt buttons to set the period of time from 5 minutes to 4 hours in intervals of 5 minutes 4 Under the Programme number option enter the number of the channel you want to wake you using the lt gt or numeric buttons You can also select an AV programme using the AV button In this case make sure you programme the equipment connected to the AV socket to come on as well 5 For a daily wake up check the box for the Daily option by pressing OK 6 Press EXIT to close the menu 7 Put the TV set into standby mode using the button on the remote control The TV set will automatically switch on at the programmed time and for the programmed duration if you do not interrupt it by using the remote control ite250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 16 D Advanced functions Parental control The parental control functions allow you to limit your children s access to the television You can do this by locking the buttons on the front of your TV set thereby barring access to certain channels and or AV programmes These functions are protected using a PIN code Accessing the Parental control menu l Display the OVERVIEW menu by pressing the MENU button Select the Parental control option and press OK to confirm EN 2 If the parental control function is not on follow the instructions on the screen to acces
33. n Select the Lamp amp Position option from the Picture menu and press OK to display the menu The options are the following Lamp brightness this function is used to adjust the lamp brightness Select an option from the list using the lt gt buttons Note The Boosted option increases brightness but reduces lamp life The help text also indicates the relevant lamp type for your set Write down here the lamp type for future reference e Horizontal position use the lt gt buttons to move the picture horizontally on the screen To adjust the vertical position of the picture press lt or gt Vertical position use the lt gt buttons to move the picture vertically on the screen Note You can adjust the vertical and horizontal positions for each source Press EXIT to close the menu To return to the Picture menu select Return and press OK to confirm i1tc250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 15 Advanced functions Setting the time The TIME menu can be used to set the time on the TV set and program the automatic sleep timer or wake up timer functions Display the OVERVIEW menu by pressing the MENU button Select the Time option and press OK to confirm Setting the time I Select the Clock reference programme option EN 2 Select a channel with Teletext which can provide the time to be used as a reference using the lt gt buttons or enter a channel number using the numeric buttons on the
34. nd press OK to confirm Press Return to return to the Program Info screen Press EXIT to quit the programme guide 23 ite250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 24 3 Other information Sockets AVI and AV2 SCART sockets input output at the back These sockets can be used to connect a range of equipment including video recorders camcorders VHS S VHS 8 mm or Hi 8 decoders satellite receivers DVD players games consoles or devices producing an RGB signal AV3 SCART socket input at the back This socket can be used to connect equipment such as video recorders or camcorders EN VHS S VHS 8 mm or Hi 8 fh AV4 CINCH audio and video component synchroscan sockets input at the back These can be used to connect a DVD player The component sockets automatically detect the type of component signal received interlaced component Y Pr Pb or progressive component Y Cr Cb The supported formats are 480i 60Hz 576i 50 Hz 1080i 60 Hz 720p 50 Hz 480p 60 Hz 576p 50 Hz 1080i 50 Hz 31 25 kHz 720p 60 Hz 1080i 50 Hz 28 125 kHz kh AV5 CINCH audio and DVI sockets input at the back These sockets can be used to connect a PC with a compatible graphics card certain DVD players or a compatible high definition digital satellite decoder The DVI socket automatically detects whether a signal is received when you select the AV5 programme The supported f t a ormats are 640 x 480p 60 Hz 16 9
35. ng the sound settings You can configure the sound environment according to the loudspeakers you connect to the TV set Select the Sound settings option from the Sound menu and press OK to confirm The options are the following Left Right balance balance the sound between the left and right speakers Left Right speakers select External if you have connected external side speakers see page 24 Internal if you have not Otherwise there would be no sound Subwoofer select None if you do not want to use a subwoofer Internal if you are using the television s subwoofer External if you have connected an external subwoofer Note The Internal option is only available if the television has a subwoofer Press EXIT to close the menu To return to the Sound menu select Return and press OK to confirm fh Headphone settings Select the Headphone settings option from the Sound menu and press OK to display the menu Then select each option in turn using the lt gt buttons to adjust the volume bass and treble level and select the sound type Press EXIT to close the menu To return to the Sound menu select Return and press OK to confirm i1tc250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 13 Advanced functions Graphic equaliser Select Graphic equaliser from the Sound menu and press OK to display the menu This menu is used to select a preset parameter and define your own settings using the graphic equaliser It offers th
36. o not change channels or switch off the TV beforehand Direct access The yellow and blue buttons on the remote control allow you to access directly those pages whose numbers are displayed in yellow and blue at the bottom of the screen Fastext Fastext displays a bar at the bottom of the page divided into four coloured sections red green yellow and blue which provide links to the topics you can access by pressing the relevant colour button Other topics accessible in the same way can also be displayed TOPtext TOPtext displays a bar at the bottom of the page divided into two coloured sections yellow and blue The blue section displays a topic you can access directly by pressing the blue button The next topic will then appear in the blue section The yellow section displays an article you can access directly by pressing the yellow button The next article will then appear in the yellow section Storing the programme page If the broadcasting company changes its Teletext pages you have to store the new programme page to be able to access the programme guide see page 22 To do this display the current programme page and select the 4 symbol Press the OK button until the message Store for Program Info OK Cancel 0 appears at the bottom of the screen Press OK Press EXIT to quit Teletext and display the programme guide This should appear within a few moments 21 ite250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 22 3 A
37. on light turns off and back on The function has been saved to the TV remote Note if it is not possible to programme this function the appliance buttons flash several times Youll have to repeat step 3 5 Repeat this procedure to add more functions Or press EXIT to exit learning mode Note If you want to assign a new function to a button already programmed you must record over it Clearing a Learned Function I Press and hold the relevant appliance button the appliance button lights up Then press and hold the EXIT button 2 The appliance buttons turn on Release the appliance and EXIT buttons the appliance button being unprogrammed remains on Remote is now in Clear learned function mode 3 Press the button where learning is to be cleared The appliance button flashes off then back on the learned function was cleared successfully 4 Repeat steps through 3 to clear more learned functions Note If an invalid button is pressed the appliance mode button s flashes 4 times to alert you Repeat step 3 5 Press the EXIT button and your TV remote returns to its original operating mode Deleting ALL Learned Functions I Press and hold the EXIT button The current appliance button lights up Then press and hold the button 2 The appliance button lights turn on then off Release both buttons The current appliance button light remains on 3 Press any appliance button to delete all learned functions in all mod
38. or other equipment The remote control supplied with your television may vary depending on the model you have chosen Some remote controls can be used to control other appliances using the programmable buttons VCR DVD SAT AMP and AUX For each button you can control the following appliances VCR video recorder DVD DVD player 5 SAT satellite receiver cable network kh AMP hi fi system Home Cinema amplifier 5 AUX any appliance For instance if you have two video recorders you can program the VCR button to control one video recorder and program the AUX button to control the other one Note The TV button is not programmable Programming the remote control Automatic code search This method can be used to automatically find the most appropriate code for your appliance I Switch on the appliance you wish to use the remote control with 2 Press the relevant button for this appliance on the remote control and while holding this button down press the standby button until the light or the appliance buttons of the remote control come on Release both buttons 3 Point the remote control at the appliance and press PLAY WVVait until the light stops flashing If the appliance has not gone into standby mode press the PLAY button again to continue the search for the next set of codes Repeat this operation until the appliance goes into standby mode There are around 20 sets of codes 4 When the appliance goes into standby mode switch it
39. outdoors do not expose it to rain or splashing water Moving the set from a cold place to a warm one can cause condensation on the screen and on some components inside the TV set Let the condensation evaporate before switching the TV set on again EN Work carried out by unqualified persons or modifications to the high voltage may cause hazard A set modified in this way no longer meets the original specifications and should not be switched on again THOMSON disclaims any liability if the TV set is not used If you intend to be away for a long period switch the TV naecordance withthe manual set off at the on off switch Even when off some components remain in contact with the mains electricity supply To completely isolate the set you must remove the plug C from the mains supply socket are Usea glass cleaning product to clean the screen and a soft l cloth and mild detergent to clean the rest of the set During thunderstorms we recommend that you disconnect the TV set from the mains and aerial so that it is not affected by electrical or electromagnetic surges that could damage it For this reason keep the mains and aerial sockets accessible so they can be disconnected if necessary Dust the vents at the back and sides regularly Using solvents abrasive or alcohol based products could damage the TV set HELPLINE THOMSON You can contact THOMSON by dialling 0871 712 1312 for Great Britain 0 10 mn
40. owing situations occurs Some channel names are missing following auto installation Check uncheck the box using OK and run autoinstallation again Teletext subtitles are not visible or are frozen Check uncheck the box using OK and access the Teletext page displaying the subtitles Some Teletext lines never display Check uncheck the box using OK and access the Teletext page again The box is checked by default Press EXIT to close the menu Select the option Return and press OK to return to the Install menu i1tc250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 19 Advanced functions Select the name of the device connected to AV1 Configuring AV sockets You can configure your TV set according to the equipment you connect to it Display the OVERVIEW menu using the MENU button Select the Installation option and press OK to confirm The Install menu appears Select the AV settings option and press OK to confirm Follow the messages on screen and the instructions below explaining how to configure the AV sockets AVI name Use the lt gt buttons to select from the list the name of the equipment connected to this socket If the factory preset names do not suit you select AVI and EN enter another one following the screen messages AV I video input use the lt gt buttons to select from the list the type of video signal transmitted by the equipment connected to the AVI socket Note Select RGB if no picture is displayed wh
41. provides access to the Advanced use menu see further below Picture preset use the lt gt buttons to select the appropriate setting for the programme you are watching Personal contains the values you have defined for the settings Brightness Colour Contrast and Sharpness You can access the list of preset picture settings directly by pressing the red button on the remote control selecting the Picture preset option and choosing one of the preset parameters from the list Your selection is applied to all channels You must however select a preset parameter for each AV programme Note This function is not available in PIP Split screen mode Brightness Colour Contrast Sharpness adjust these settings as required Note These settings are automatically stored under Personal under the Picture preset option Contrast expand can be used to adjust the picture according to the ambient brightness Select an option from the list using the lt gt buttons Auto noise reduction improves the quality of the picture in the case of poor reception Select an option from the list using the lt gt buttons Note This function is only available for certain audio visual sources Lamp amp Position this option provides access to the Lamp amp Position menu see further below Some menu options are not available in PIP Split screen mode see opposite Press EXIT to close the menu To return to the OVERVIEW menu select Return and pre
42. r to the SUB WFR socket 24 i1tc250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 25 Other information AZ DOAM Equipment Video recorder Camcorder Scart AVI cinch AV3 Equipment Video recorder or Camcorder Video recorder or Camcorder Scart AV2 Scart AV2 Call programme Connecting an amplifier You can connect an amplifier and 2 speakers to replace your television s side speakers Connect your television s left L and right R CINCH sockets to the amplifiers L and R inputs Configure the set as follows see page 12 Set menu Left Right speakers External Subwoofer None Sound menu Sound type Stereo Sound mode Normal The television s side speakers and subwoofer are now disabled Adjust the volume using the amplifier EN Connecting a video recorder To obtain optimum picture quality use a SCART cable However you can also connect a video recorder to the television using the aerial socket Refer to the diagram on the inside cover at the end of the manual which illustrates how this is done If you connect a video recorder only via the aerial socket without using the SCART socket switch it on and play a tape Then use the Auto update option of the Installation menu to search for the video recorder signal refer to the Manual set up section If you connect a video recorder via the aerial socket you should assign channel 99 to it in
43. remote control The time is displayed after a few seconds if it is available on the selected channel If the time is not provided by Teletext the Wake up timer function is not available and a message prompts you to change reference channel or enter the time manually You do this by selecting the Time and date option and entering the time using the numeric buttons or the lt gt buttons Note If the power supply is disrupted i e the set is switched off using the on off button or unplugged or there is an electrical fault the time will disappear if it has been entered manually You must reset it We therefore recommend you find the time on a channel and check that it is correct Once the time has been set you can use the Wake up timer function Programming the sleep timer I Select the Sleep timer option 2 Set an automatic shut off time from 0 to 4 hours in 5 minute intervals by using the lt gt buttons Set the time to 00 00 to disable this function When the sleep timer is on a message appears one minute before the television set goes into standby mode Press any button on the remote control to cancel standby mode Programming the wake up timer This function can be used to set the time for the set to come on for instance for the television to wake you up I Select the Wake up timer option and press OK to check the box which enables this function and provides access to the relevant options 2 Under the Wake up ti
44. s Stereo for stereo sources and Stereo for AV sources Note The options offered depend on the programme you re watching Refer to the table opposite Sound mode The options available depend on the sound type selected refer to table 2 opposite Default mode for mono sources is Normal and Virtual Dolby PLII for stereo sources SRS Mode the options available depend on the mode selected refer to table 3 opposite Using the lt gt buttons select an option from the list SRS TruSurroundXT reproduces virtually via two channels only the sound of a multichannel source and enhances the dialogue and bass output SRS TruSurround reproduces virtually via two channels only the sound of a multichannel source SRS TruBass enhances the bass output SRS Dialog Clarity this function boosts the central channel to make dialogue easier to understand You can use the lt gt buttons to adjust it Note This option only appears if you have selected Normal or Virtual Dolby PLII under Sound mode and SRS TruSurroundXT under SRS Mode Automatic sound level check the box by pressing the OK button if you want to keep the same sound level for all channels ks Headphone settings this option allows access to the headphone setting menu see further below Graphic equaliser this option allows access to the graphic equaliser see further below Press EXIT to close the menu Select Return and press OK to return to the OVERVIEW menu Configuri
45. s delete channels stored twice or with poor reception quality Simply follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen Use a TV programme magazine to identify the channels Organising channels Select the Select programme option Using the PR PR lt or numeric buttons display the channel number and look for the channel to be moved Select the Swap with pr option and enter the number you want to assign this channel to Press OK Changing a channel name Select the Select programme option Using the PR PR or numeric buttons display the number of the channel whose name you want to change Select the Change name option and choose a name from the list using the lt gt buttons Press OK Deleting a channel Select the Select programme option Using the PR PR lt gt or numeric buttons display the number of the channel to be deleted Select the Delete programme option and press OK When you have finished press EXIT to close the menu To access the Organiser menu another time press the MENU button to display the OVERVIEW menu select Installation and press OK Then select Organiser from the Install menu k The Contact us screen then appears This displays the Thomson Europe website address and Helpline telephone number see page 2 as well as your TV set s serial number Note The Contact us screen appears automatically after the initial set up is complete To access it later on press MENU to display the OVERVI
46. s the menu If it is on the Pwd menu appears Enter your 4 digit code to access the menu On the screen the numbers are replaced with asterisks The Parental control menu appears Locking the buttons on the front of the TV set I Select the Lock front panel option from the Parental control menu and check the box by pressing OK or the lt gt buttons 2 Select the Activate parental control option and press OK The Lock menu appears 3 Enter a 4 digit code then enter it again to confirm it A message appears saying that the To lock or unlock the front panel press lt or parental control is on Press EXIT to close the menu Press any other button to return to the Parental control menu Note The Installation menu is also locked and the remote control is needed to be able to use the television To cancel the lock go to the Parental control menu by entering your code and uncheck the Lock front panel box by pressing OK Press EXIT to close the menu Locking a channel or AV programme I Select the Programme lock option from the Parental control menu and press OK The relevant menu appears 2 Under the Programme option use the lt gt buttons numeric or PR PR buttons to select the channel to be locked Use the lt gt buttons or press the AV button to access the AV programmes Enter the programme number you wish to lock or 3 Check the Lock box by pressing OK or using the lt gt buttons unlock 4 Select the
47. sdseseweds 10 Accessing AV programmes sssssessssessssosessocesoosesoosesoosessosesosssssoses 10 Fed Demo Mode oid oases cietics Sexeestandeucbnscessac veetbah obestebesertedebeteetesesecdeaes I LOOM sitisastescrcrccsaseustsosssnibnsiaabinsseabunieaeeevasceubecsiosvcscartucedasteaecenteasiunies Il List Of PFOSTAMIMES 6 cccsssessdsicescnasecdsscsecussdcecunescssscacsssseaucacsecucssicces E Freezing a picture esciccssscdecsssececssiscesesnsvevioucdouivasievsvestsvedeasevetendevedens E Flat batteries iore eiaa a E E e AE E This manual applies to several TV set models Some features may not be available on the model you purchased a This symbol indicates optional functions Chapter 4 Advanced functions Adjusting the sound osiin aaa I2 Configuring the sound settings sessessssesessesesresesrssesrssessesesees 12 k Headphone settings cccccessesssssssesseseesesscssssessesecssssssesseeseeseass 12 Graphic equaliser a ieee aes 13 Adjusting the picture sesriccsssircsosicsreissespoocsinrespios bisses kennus 13 Advanced USC sereias anA e ESER E 14 Lamp 8e POSION earrann EE E EE 14 Setting the CINE sissioni ena eiee ei aniio anii ENa I5 Setting the IME cocinas inae E E ERT I5 Programming the sleep timer es sessesesesesessssesesessssssesesesesseseseses I5 Programming the wake up timer s ssssesssessssssesessssssssesesessesesesee I5 Parental Control isicssscsssesnessvasssecseeassvvecsseveesssevacssnweesksavonssausesdssavact
48. ss OK to confirm itce250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 14 D Advanced functions Advanced use Select the Advanced use option from the Picture menu and press OK to display the menu The options are the following Automatic format automatically applies the appropriate format to the picture Check this box by pressing OK to enable this function Tone adjusts the colour temperature Select an option from the list using the lt gt buttons Auto skin tone improves skin tone rendering Check the box to enable this function by EN pressing OK Note This function is only available for NISC audio visual sources Tint is used to adjust the picture s tint Note This function is only available for NISC audio visual sources Photo Mode improves quality and stability of still pictures When this function is enabled still pictures are detected automatically and their resolution enhanced Check the box to enable this function by pressing OK Note This function is only available for certain audio visual sources Film mode detects that the programme being broadcast is a film and enhances picture quality Select an option from the list using the lt gt buttons Off function disabled On detection Advanced detection then enhancement of picture quality Note The Advanced option is selected by default Press EXIT to close the menu To return to the Picture menu select Return and press OK to confirm Lamp amp Positio
49. ssssosssoesesooe 25 About NexT View Liink ccssscscsscsesssscsscsccsccscsscsscsccsssscseoees 25 The model number of your TV set is on a label at the back of the set and on the cover of this manual This publication is printed on recycled paper EN itc250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 2 3 Chapter Getting started Important information Safety Ensure that your domestic mains supply voltage matches the voltage indicated on the identification sticker located at the back of your set Unplug the TV set immediately if you notice it giving off a burning smell or smoke You must never under any circumstances open the TV set yourself as you run the risk of an electric shock in doing so The TV set s components are sensitive to heat The maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 35 Celsius Do not cover the vents at the back or sides of the TV set Leave sufficient space around it to allow adequate ventilation Your TV set includes a high performance electronic protection system to prevent damage by external influences such as ESD Electrostatic Discharge or pollution on the mains power supply Mains Transients In the event of such external pollution your TV set may shut down automatically and you may need to switch it back on again using the remote control Moisture in rooms where the set is installed should not or the on off switch exceed 85 humidity If you have to use the TV set
50. the remote control s batteries remember to reprogram it Video recorder DVD player Satellite receiver Hi fi system Press the VCR button Press the DVD button Press the SAT button Press the AMP button On Standby On Standby On Standby On Standby To display the main menu To display the main menu To display the main menu Vertical scrolling in menus Vertical scrolling in menus Vertical scrolling in menus Horizontal scrolling Horizontal scrolling Horizontal scrolling in menus in menus in menus To confirm an action To confirm an action To confirm an action EXIT To close a menu To close a menu To close a menu 0 9 To directly access channels To enter numeric values To directly access channels To select a station using or enter numeric values or select options in menus or enter numeric values its number PR PR To change channels To change chapters To change channels To change stations AV To select av input To select av input REV Rewind Rewind PLAY Play Play FWD Fast forward Fast forward STOP Stop Stop PAUSE Pause picture Pause picture REC Record al To switch the sound off and back on again To set the volume level lh Programming the volume control function If you have programmed the TV remote control to use with other appliances and these are connected to an amplifier you can also programme the remote control to adjust the volume when you are using one of these appliances The example below describes the procedure for programming a
51. to record from the memo list 2 Select RECORD from the navigator and press OK to confirm The programme is then added to the recording list Notes This function is only useful if you have a video recorder which has the NexTView Link function and is connected to an AV socket In this case the television will automatically programme the video recorder The instructions for use are the same as those given in the paragraph Recording a programme on the previous page Memo can be used to store a programme from the recording list in the memo list I Select the programme you wish to store from the recording list 2 Select MEMO from the navigator and press OK to confirm The programme is then added to the list of stored programmes You can now watch another channel and a message appears informing you that the selected programme is about to start Press the EXIT button to clear the message Wake up can be used to programme the TV set to come on when a stored programme or programme set for recording starts I Select the programme from the list 2 Select WAKE UP from the navigator and press OK to confirm The picture of an alarm clock appears beside the programme The Wake up function is enabled whenever you put your television in standby mode Follow the same procedure to disable this function Clear can be used to clear a programme from the list I Select the programme from the list 2 Choose CLEAR from the navigator a
52. ture Press the FREEZE button to freeze the picture Press any button on the remote control or TV set to cancel this function In PIP mode press the FREEZE button to freeze the main picture Flat batteries When the batteries are flat a message appears on the screen when you press a button on the remote control You should change the batteries and reprogram the remote control see page 4 i1tc250 en EN 6 04 04 11 57 Page 12 Chapter 4 Broadcast Options Mono Automatic Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Dual Sound Sound 2 NICAM 3 Sound Sound 2 Sound 3 Analog AV Sound type Stereo Sound Sound 2 Options Mono Normal Wide Stereo Normal Virtual Dolby PLII Sound Normal Wide Sound 2 Sound mode Normal Wide Options Normal SRS TruSurroundXT SRS TruSurround SRS TruBass Off Wide SRS TruBass Off Virtual Dolby PLII SRS TruSurroundXT SRS TruSurround Only the options SRS TruBass and Off are available for mono sources Advanced functions Adjusting the sound Display the OVERVIEW menu by pressing the MENU button Select the Sound option and press OK to confirm The SOUND menu appears with the following options Sound settings see further below Sound type select a sound type from the list using the lt gt buttons The default sound type is Automatic for mono source
53. ug This plug contains safety components and must not be replaced by one sold by general retailers It is fitted with a fuse that protects your television If your set has stopped working the fuse may have blown If it has replace it with an identical ASTA or BSI certified BS 1362 5 amp fuse 3 Connect the outside aerial or cable network to the IF socket at the back of the TV set The aerial socket 75 Ohms VHF UHF cable can be used for connecting an external aerial or other equipment fitted with a modulator video recorder satellite receiver etc We recommend that you do not connect other equipment video recorder satellite receiver etc to your IV set to begin with so as not to complicate the set up procedure with the additional steps involved Connect them when you have finished setting up the channels by referring to page 24 of this manual If you have a Nex View Link video recorder refer to the connecting diagram at the end of this manual inside the cover you must connect it to the AVI socket of the TV set using a Scart cable before proceeding to the initial set up 4 Switch the TV on by pressing the on off button on the side The TV set takes up to 40 seconds to come on Note The first time you switch on the television the language selection menu appears Important read carefully the sections Specific precautions for DLP TV sets on page 3 and Switching the TV set on and off on page 10
54. will be displayed permanently see page 8 Accessing channels Using the numeric buttons for channels to 9 press the corresponding button for channels 10 to 99 press the tens digit for a few seconds to display it on the screen then press the units digit For instance for programme 24 press and hold 2 to display 2 then press 4 or 33 99 press the 0 button to display then enter the two digits Using the PR PR buttons scroll through the channels AV programmes are not included in the cycle unless you use the buttons on the front of the TV set Using the list of programmes refer to page Il To access the channel or AV programme previously being watched press the RETURN button Accessing AV programmes Press the AV button to display the last selected audio visual programme and scan through the other audio visual programmes 1tc250 en 6 04 04 11 57 Page 11 General operation f Demo mode This mode is used to highlight the benefits of the Hi Pix setting Press the DEMO button on the remote control to switch to Demo mode The TV set alternates between on and off with the Hi Pix setting Press the DEMO button as many times as you need to exit Demo mode Zoom In TV mode you have the option of changing the display format and using the zoom EN function via the lt gt buttons The available formats and zoom functions are 4 3 format picture in centred 4 3
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