Technicolor - Thomson ETC210 User's Manual
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1. gt Ne AUDIO 0 R VIDEO S Video recorder Camcorder P Equipment L A Y Socket Scart AVI RCA sockets Video recorder Video recorder Equipment or or k Camcorder Camcorder E C Oo R D Socket Scart AV2 Scart AV2 Call up AVI AV3 More info AVI SCART socket input output At the back of the TV This socket can be used to connect aVCR or a camcorder VHS or 8 mm a satellite receiver a DVD player a games console or any device producing an RGB signal AV2 SCART socket input output At the back of the TV This socket can be used to connect aVCR or a camcorder VHS S VHS 8 mm ou Hi 8 a decoder a satellite receiver a DVD player a games console Device producing an RGB signal must be connected to AVI This SCART socket can be used for S Video signals but only in input Audio Video RCA sockets AV3 input At the front or side of the television set These can be mainly used to connect camcorders VHS or 8 mm format S socket and Audio RCA sockets AV3 input At the front or side of the television set 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 sockets this selection is done automatically Headphone socket Use the relevan2. sescssecsecseeseeee 17 AV3 S socket and Audio RCA sockets 17 Manual channel set up sccsssssssssrseseeeeeeD Headphone socket sssssssssessssssseessssnsssssseseessenssen Connecting a video recorder HELPLINE THOMSON You can contact THOMSON by dialling 0845 601 3093 For Great Britain all calls will be charged at local rate www thomson europe com ETC210_en 2 05 03 17 51 EN Using remote control for TV Page 4 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 model of television RC 311TAIG operate most DVD players and recent video recorders made by Thomson Saba Brandt Ferguson and Telefunken RC 311TAMI is programmable refer to page 5 1 e amp es ee a o More info a a Y PRESETS TEXT Zz2 LIST GUIDE INFO C EXIT MENU ae a amp ea eaS ae ea S C To operate your TV press TV key RC 311TAIG et RC 311TAM I To switch your set off stand by Personal Adjustments PRESETS Channels list ZZZ LIST Display of channel stand by time INFO Programme guide GUIDE Videotext keys TEXT The colour keys can also be used to operate teletext Directional keys Up Down Left Right fo
3. Deutsch Italiano Espanol Portugu s Nederlands Svenska COUNTRY SELECTION Return United Kingdom Eire France Germany Ital Spain Portugal Holland Belgium and Luxembourg Switzerland PROGRAMME ORGANISATION Return Select program lt I gt 02 Swap with PR Change pr name FR2 Delete program 02 More info Choose the language from the menus with the or button Confirm with OK A list of countries appears Choose the country with the or amp button This is the country you are in or the country whose channels you want to receive if you live near it borders Confirm with OK A welcoming message appears Start auto installation by pressing OK The menu that appears tells you how set up is progressing Wait for the end of set up mes sage before leaving the menu otherwise the channels will not all be memorised Depending on the number of programmes available auto installation can take up to 0 minutes 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 OR If you do not want to reorganise the channels press EXIT to close the menu The PROGRAMME ORGANISATION menu allows you to name channels change the sequence of channels and delete channels stored twice or with poor reception quality Follow the instructions on the screen Use aTV programme magazine to identify the various channels Organising
4. name the start time and the duration will also be displayed for the current and next programmes The number and name of the channel are displayed whenever you turn on the TV set or change channels If you select the Show program number option in the Preferences menu the channel number will be displayed permanently see page 2 Accessing programmes Using the numeric buttons for programmes to 9 press the corresponding button For two digit programmes first press the 0 button then the programme number e g type 012 for channel 12 Using the PR PR buttons scan through the programmes You cannot access AV programmes but these are accessible using the PR PR buttons on the TV set Using the list of programmes see page I Zoom on 16 9 models you are able to enlarge pictures broadcast in 4 3 or letterbox format black strips at the top and bottom of the screen to fit the picture to your screen First press EXIT if a menu is on the screen and select the magnification required with the D buttons ZOOM 0 4 3 picture black strips at the sides ZOOM I for pictures in letterbox centred on the screen without sub titles ZOOM I for pictures in letterbox offset to see sub titles CINERAMA 4 3 picture filling the screen If Auto zoom function is enable in Preferences menu your choice will be valid till you change channel Accessing AV programmes Press the AV button to display the last selecte
5. operate other equipment such as video recorders DVD players satellite receivers or hi fi systems This page provides information concerning the remote control s use with these other types of equipment Programming the remote control Video recorder DVD player Automatic code search This method can be used to automatically find the most appropriate code for your appliance Press VCR button Press DVD button I Switch on the appliance you wish to use the ree remote control with n Standby Press the relevant button for this appliance on the remote control and while holding this button op To display the main To display the main down press the standby button until the MENU menu menu remote control light comes on Release the two buttons Vertical scrolling in menus 3 Point the remote control at the appliance and press PLAY Wait until the light stops flashing If the appliance has not gone into standby mode after five seconds press the PLAY button again to To confirm an action continue the search for the next set of codes Repeat this operation until the appliance goes into standby mode There are 20 sets of codes Horizontal scrolling in menus OOS 4 To close a menu EXIT To directly access To enter numeric values i ae channels or enter or select options in 4 When the appliance goes into standby mode press as numeric values menus the standby button on the front to switch it on again Then pr
6. precautions for projection TVs On Off switch Refer to the picture on the inside cover of this manual If you are not using the appliance for a long period of time switch it off using the on off switch Safety Do not place the TV set on a surface which is unstable sloping or subject to vibration Make sure that the flooring is strong enough to support the set s weight Temperature If the temperature in the room changes suddenly or the set is moved from a cold to a warm place condensation may form on the lenses which can distort the picture The picture will return to normal after one or two hours operation Comfortable viewing To make your viewing as comfortable as possible Close the curtains or shutters in the room to avoid the screen being directly exposed to sunlight Avoid flooring or wall surfaces which are too shiny as well as any form of direct lighting on the screen Cleaning the screen Use a dry soft lint free cloth if necessary moistened in a very mild detergent to clean the screen Note using strong detergents alcohol based and abrasive products may damage the screen Choosing the ideal location One of the main assets of your projection television is its large screen It can provide good conditions for comfortable viewing at up to an 80 angle from the centre of the screen see below However to ensure your maximum enjoyment it is recommended that you sit directly in front of the television with
7. the menu with the or amp button and display Clear with the Q D buttons Then use the amp or button to put the cursor on the programme to be deleted and confirm with OK Memo lets you enable or disable the display of a message at the start of a programme on the list To do this select the last line on the menu with the or button and display Memo with the Q D button Then use the or button to put the cursor on the programme that you want to be alertedabout and confirm with OK ATV is displayed in front of the programme You can then watch another channel but will be alerted by a message when the selected programme begins Press the EXIT key to clear the message from the screen Alarm call lets you enable or disable the automatic switch on of the TV at the start of a programme on the list To do this select the last line of the menu with the amp or button and display Wake up with the Q buttons Then use the amp or button to put the cursor on the programme to switch on with and confirm with OK Put the television into stand by with the key on the remote control unit It will switch on at the beginning of the selected programme 15 b ETC210_en EN 2 05 03 17 51 Page 16 Other connections Your TV has a number of sockets which can be used to connect different types of equipment This page contain a description of the various sockets and relevant connections Z N ol I U
8. your channels Select the Select program line Look for the channel that you want to assign the number to with the PR and PR or buttons using the channel logos to help you The number already assigned appears on the Select program line Select the Swap with PR line key in 01 and press OK The channel goes to first position the two channels are swapped Repeat this procedure for the other channels Deleting a channel Select the Select program line and scroll through the channels using the PR and PR or Q buttons When you come to a channel to be deleted select Delete program and press OK Confirm by pressing again OK button Changing the name Select the Change pr name line and choose the character to be altered with the buttons Scroll through the alphabet using the I and 2 buttons The name will be changed when you change line or leave the menu with EXIT button You may subsequently return to this menu by selecting the Programme organisation line in the INSTALLATION MAIN MENU fs During the initial set up for projection televisions a menu for setting the convergence appears at the end of the automatic set up process Refer to the next page for information on configuring these settings Missing channels Decoder Channels are searched for according to the country selected refer to the Manual Ifyou have connected a decoder to the AV socket after the initial set up you should set up
9. your eyes level with the centre of the screen at a distance of no less than 3 metres Other recommendations Before moving your projection television set Unplug the power and RF cables Make sure that the power cable is not caught under one of the castors as this could damage it and cause a short circuit Move the set carefully It is equipped with castors to facilitate its movement Make sure that the screen is not hit or scored Lift the set up when moving it on bumpy surfaces to prevent damage to the castors It is recommended that a test card or any other fixed picture should not be left on the screen for more than 15 minutes to prevent damage to the tubes For this reason games consoles are not recommended for use with this television ETC210_en 2 05 03 17 51 Page 3 p Precautions siisccssscccsesssstsssecccosstecovsactsssvecossssecocssace l Everyday USe esssessesossssssossososossssosesoseossse O Safe yo AE NE l Switching the TV set on and off ccssssssssssssssssee 10 CANE bornan eii l VOIUME cocccoccccccccccccecececescccccecececececcecscccesssessecsesceceseeeee 10 Demagnetization ceessessessesseesseessesesseessesseesseess l Displaying status information 10 Accessing programmes cssseecssseeseeseteesesseteeesee Specific precautions for Projection TVs 2 Accessing AV programmes On Off SWICCh sssssssesssivsserssssessissisrisissesissessisissrisssvussse 2 Safety ee
10. ETC210_en 2 05 03 17 51 Page 1 p Precautions Safety The television 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 television Leave sufficient space around it to allow adequate ventilation Damp in rooms where the set is installed should not exceed 85 humidity If you have to use the television outdoors do not expose it to water from rain or splashing Therefore be careful not to place any object containing a liquid vase glass bottle on or near your appliance Moving it from a cold atmosphere into a warm one can cause condensation on the screen and on some components inside the television Leave the condensation to evaporate before turning the television on again If you are away for a long period switch the set off at the on off switch Even when off some components remain in contact with the mains electricity supply To completely isolate it you must remove the plug from the mains supply socket According to the model dependent the on off switch is located at the front or side of the television During thunder storms we recommend that you disconnect the television 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 socket and aerial socket accessible so they can be disconnected Immediately disconnect the television if you n
11. are automatically stored under Personal under the Picture preset option Tone controls colour temperature Warm Neutral or Cold Noise reduction improves the quality of the picture in case of poor reception Tick the box with Q D buttons Preferences Display the OVERVIEW with the MENU button Select Preferences line Confirm with OK The PREFERENCES menu appears with the following options Return returns to the OVERVIEW menu Show program number tick the box to permanently display the number of the channel you are watching AVI video input using the buttons state the type of video signal transmitted by the equipment connected to AVI Proceed similarly for the AV2 and AV3 Video input lines Auto zoom Only for 16 9 TV sets using K D buttons Tick the box to enable automatic zoom This function detects black stripes at the top and bottom of the screen and automatically enables the zoom function to fill the screen In case of subtitles it is recommended to set the zoom manually Format control choose the format for the on screen picture e Auto the TV 16 9 adapts to the broadcast picture format if the broadcaster or equipment connected via a Euro AV scart socket provides a control signal 16 9 or 4 3 choose the format if the picture is not automatically adapted The format returns to Auto if you change channel or switch off the TV set Maximum volume set the maximum volume level as you require Leave the menu
12. art your televi sion at the beginning of the chosen programme PROGRAM INFO pene 01 BBCW The programme guide is not available on all channels Emissions on Mon 15 In this case a message will inform you that the guide is not available 20 00 The World Today Press the blue key to display the programme guide the first page appears 20 55 Correspondent Irak 23 05 The Travel show 23 30 Europe Direct The first programme on this page is the one in progress To display the previous or next page use the buttons Options Memo Wake up etc are suggested for you on the last line of the menu Select them with the buttons 00 05 Radical Highs 02 25 BBC News and Weather Memo Memorise to be alerted while you are watching one programme that another programme is starting select the Memo option with buttons Choose the programme to be memorised with the or button Confirm with the OK key The REVIEW screen appears Check your settings Alarm call to program the television to come on at the start of a chosen programme select Wake up Choose the programme with the amp or button Confirm with the OK key The REVIEW screen appears Check your programming Put the television into stand by with the key on the remote control unit The TIMER FULL message means that the programme guide s 4 timers are full Refer to the REVIEW paragraph Clear to free up memory Set up if the broadcaster cha
13. chapter to set up channels that have not been found display the MANUAL PROGRAMMING menu and confirm the Decoder option for concerned channels For cable networks if some channels have not been found select Other instead of the country and re start an Auto update Refer to page 9 h EN ETC210_en EN 2 05 03 17 51 Page 8 Adjusting the convergence eo Your projection television is equipped with three coloured projection tubes one each for red green and blue The images red green and blue are projected onto the screen where they converge to form a single colour image It occasionally happens that after a certain period of operation or as a result of vibration if you have moved the television for instance the convergence goes out of alignment This results in coloured contour appearing around people and objects requiring the convergence to be adjusted This page explains this procedure A These settings only apply to projection televisions CENTRE CONVERGENCE CENTRE CONVERGENCE Red convergence adjustment In order to achieve an efficient setting leave your projection television on the same channel for about ten minutes before starting this procedure The CENTRE CONVERGENCE menu appears automatically at the end of the automatic channel set up process Press Red button to ajust red convergence Usings Up Down Left Right buttons superpose red crosses with green cross
14. d AV programme press again to access the other AV programmes You can also access AV programmes using the list of programmes see page 1 Child lock You can disable the TV buttons so that your children cannot switch the television When the television set is in standby and locked the indicator on the front panel on without your permission The TV set can then only be switched on using the _ flashes red remote control This function is activated after the sleep timer has been set if a wake up time has been set TIME menu if you put the TV into Standby mode by pressing the standby button on the remote control for 4 seconds Keep the remote control out of the reach of children Sound and Picture preferences Display the menu with the red button select the desired line and adjust to your liking 10 p ETC210_en 2 05 03 17 51 Page 11 Setting the time List of programmes The information on this page explains how to use the TIME menu functions Setting the time Sleep timer Wake up as well as tho se for the LIST OF PROGRAMMES menu OVERVIEW Exit Program Info Sound Picture Time Preferences Installation TIME Return Sleep timer lt l gt 00 00 Current time 11 28 Wake up timer M Wake up time 07 07 Programme number 08 EURO Daily M Programme Time Display the OVERVIEW menu using the MENU button and select the Time option Press OK to confirm The TIME
15. e Temperature Comfortable Viewing sssesesssssesssesssseennsseesnsseeens 2 List Of programmes ssssscsssssserssssssceseseseseeseres lI Cleaning the screen ssessssssssssssssesesesssseererresessssssseee 2 Choosing the ideal location esses 2 Picture and Preferencess veee 2 Other recomendations uu cccccsssscsessssessesseeeees 2 Picture esesesseseeeeseoeeseoecseoeeseoeeseorcsrorosroesseororeoeoseososeseoee 12 CONE AGS anaiiniivnnnanniinaiunmunuuninansen 3 Preferences 12 Customizing sesssesesseseeeeseoseseoseseereseoresesreeeeresrerosessesee 12 Using remote control for TV essesseessssssssessessee 4 Sound Setting eesssesssesessoesesesosesesosesoroseseee 3 Using RC for other equipment essssseseseseseses 5 Programmer la t l commande susvsss v 1111111 1111 5 Teletext sseessesseessoessesscesecesosesoesooessessoesesee 4 Programmation manuelle seessesesseesecseeseees 5 Program info esesesessseseeosesoeosesoeoseseeeeeee D 1 6 Switching ON sesessssssrosesoeosesororesoeososeeosseeseesee Other connections ssssesssssesesosesecosesoeoseseee 7 Initial set up ssssssssseessesseseseeeeseeeseeeseeeereeeeeese 7 AVI SCART socket srcssnssensenrtnsiensenntee 17 Organizer cccsscccrsrssssssccsssssssecessssssesesessssssesssssssesesess 7 AV2 SCART SOCKEt cccccccccoceccccceccececececececcecsesceceseeeee 17 Adjusting the convergence ssssssssssssessssssssesesseess 8 AV3 Audio Video RCA sockets
16. ed at the bottom of the page The following article is then displayed in blue at the bottom of the page Additional functions Some channels transmit via teletext subtitles of their programmes as well as the latest newsletters The numbers of appropriate pages are to be found in the Teletext table of contents Once found the subtitles or a newsletter are overlaid onto the picture The reference line will vanish in seconds To recall it up press TEXT button To leave Teletext press EXIT Page mode This mode allows a quick access to the pages whose numbers are displayed on the screen If the current page contains references to other page numbers press TEXT to switch to the Page mode Select the desired page number by pressing lt 2 or button Confirm your choice by OK You can call up the next or previous page by pressing the buttons Press TEXT button to leave the page mode To leave Teletext press EXIT 14 p ETC210_en 2 05 03 17 51 Page 15 The programme guide is prepared by your television from Teletext information broadcast on certain channels You are only able to access the programme guide with the channels memorised by your television Depending on the services offered by the channels in Teletext it is possible that the programme guide may not be available The programme guide enables you to find out about programmes or make a list of programmes that you want to watch You are also able to automatically st
17. es CENTRE CONVERGENCE Blue convergence adjustment More info Press Blue button to ajust blue convergence Usings Up Down Left Right buttons superpose blue crosses with green crosses Once the settings have been configured press EXIT button to close this screen During initial set up the Centre convergence menu appears automatically at the end of automatic channel set up If you wish to access this menu later on display the OVERVIEW menu by pressing the menu button select the option Installation and press OK to confirm When the Installation main menu appears select Centre convergence and press OK The Centre Convergence menu appears If you press OK button to leave the menu you return to INSTALLATION MAIN MENU if you accessed the CENTRE CONVERGENCE menu from INSTALLATION MAIN MENU to PROGRAMMME ORGANISATION menu if you accessed the CENTRE CONVERGENCE menu at the end of automatic channel set up process h ETC210_en 2 05 03 17 51 Page 9 p Manual channel set up The information provided on this page is useful if you find that some channels have not been stored during the initial set up or automatic update processes This can happen if you are setting up cable network channels Setting up channels manually requires every setting for every channel to be entered one at a time Display the OVERVIEW by pressing MENU button select Installation line OVERVIEW and confirm with OK Exi
18. ess the REV button to put it back in k Changement de cha ne standby mode and if necessary keep pressing until the appliance goes into standby Y S lection de lentr e AV 5 Press the STOP button and hold it down until the TRUE Rewind Rewind remote control ligh sev rap ight goes off es a Play Play ST PAUSE Fast forward Fast forward o 6 Stop Stop Pause Pause Note you can cancel the programming operation at any time by pressing the EXIT button Only makes of apparatus of the THOMSON group benefit from the actions of all the buttons 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 remote control light flashes 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 or DVD Press the 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 be available Certain codes may cover more functions than others Test the functions you can contro
19. et use the f buttons to select the appropriate setting Standard Film Voice Music Flat Personal for the programme you are watching The Personal setting stores your graphic equalizer settings Graphic equalizer select each band in turn using the lt or amp button and make the necessary adjustments Once you have set the equalizer the Sound Preset option goes automatically to Personal BROADEAST CHOICE Your settings are stored as the new personal settings Mono Automatic Mono Stereo Mono Stereo Daal So nid T S nd 2 Leave the menu with EXIT NICAM 3 Sound Sound 2 Sound 3 AV Stereo Sound Sound 2 Dolby and the double D oo symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories More info Nicam Mode The NICAM process consists of sending digital stereo sound SOUND TYPE MODES comparable to that from an audio CD via a land based transmitter Mono Normal Wide in addition to its usual mono equivalent So by means of the NICAM ee Stereo Normal Magic process you can get digital sound with the quality of a compact disc Dolby Virtual Sound Normal Wide Sound 2 Normal Wide Explanations Normal original sound Wide stereo effect for mono sound Magic accentuated stereo effect surround effect Dolby Virtual Virtual Dolby Surround EN ETC210_en 2 05 03 17 51 Page 14 p EN Used in many countries under vari
20. ew channel it is Then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen better to use Auto update or Manual installation 9 h ETC210_en 2 05 03 17 51 Page 10 Everyday use This page describe the basic features of your TV EN INFO 6 6 0 6 60 aD 1068 8 More info Switching the TV set on and off To switch the TV set on press the button on the keyboard The red indicator in front blinks then remains light Standby mode press the button on the remote control When the TV set is in standby mode the indicator on the front remains light The TV set remains powered up but with low energy consumption To switch on from standby you can press any numeric button on the remote control press the OK button 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 input press PR or PR button on the keyboard Volume control use the 4 rc buttons on the remote control or VOL VOL buttons of the keyboard to increase and decrease the volume Sound mute press this button to temporarily mute the sound Press again to restore it Displaying status information Press the yellow INFO button on the remote control to display the number and name of the channel you are watching the time the zoom format and the type of sound If the channel you are watching has a Programme guide the
21. l and if appropriate try other codes Note here the code s which work best ee DVD LD When you change the remote control s batteries remember to reprogram it p ETC210_en 2 05 03 17 51 Page 6 EN eo Switching on Follow the instructions on this page to use your TV set and the remote control unit before entering the channel set up procedure described on the next page More info l Install two LRO3 or AAA batteries in the remote control as indicated below see page 5 2 Connect the TV to a mains socket It is used to supply power to your TV which must only be supplied with 220 240 V 50 Hz It must not be connected to a D C network If the plug is detached from the wire do not plug it into the mains under any circumstance as there is a danger of electrocution 3 Connect the outside aerial or cable network to the IM socket at the back of the TV set The aerial socket 75 Ohms VHF UHF Cable located at the rear of the TV set is intended for the connection of an antenna or another set fitted with a modulator videorecorder satellite receiver etc We recommend that you do not initially connect other equipment to your TV VCR decoder etc so as not to complicate the set up procedure with additional factors Connect them up when you have finished setting up the channels by referring to page 16 of the manual 4 Switch the TV on by pressing the on off button Depending on the
22. me ome ai Select the character to be altered with the buttons External sound path m Scroll the alphabet with the and 2 keys Once the name is changed repeat the Store on PR number step Decoder if the channel is encrypted and if you want to connect a decoder to the AVI socket see page 16 tick the box with the buttons and repeat the Store on PR number step External sound path this option is only available if you have ticked the box under the Decoder option Switch the decoder on Using the buttons tick or untick the box if there is no sound or if the sound is scrambled Then repeat the Store on PR number step When you have finalised all the settings for a particular station select the Store on PR number option to store them Then go on to the next channel Press EXIT to close the menu More info Standard The following standards are available France for France and Auto update allows you to set up channels just launched or any channels that Luxembourg DKK for Eastern Europe and the Middle East I for the United are missing or wrongly set up Kingdom and Eire Euro BG for Western Europe Auto installation is used for setting up channels after the initial set up Subsequent set ups display the INSTALLATION MAIN MENU menu e g after moving house see above and select Auto update or Auto installation as appropriate This process deletes all channels previously stored To set up a n
23. menu is displayed Return returns to the OVERVIEW menu e Sleep timer set an automatic shut off time 0 to 4 hours with 5 minute steps using the buttons Set to cancel this function When the sleep timer is on a message appears one minute before the TV set goes into standby mode Press any button on the keyboard or on the remote control to cancel standby mode Current time enables the time to be adjusted if it is not correct Enter four digits using the remote control numeric buttons Once you have set the time you can use the Wake up timer feature Time entered manually will be lost in the case of a power cut You must then re enter it Wake up timer press OK to check the box in order to enable this function and display the menu options Wake up time enter the wake up time using the numeric buttons Programme number use the buttons or numeric buttons 2digits to enter the number of the programme you want to wake you up Daily press OK to check the box if you want a daily wake up Press EXIT to close the menu A message informs you that the wake up timer has been programmed Put the TV set into standby mode using the button on the remote control The indicator on the front panel starts flashing slowly The TV set will automatically switch on at the programmed time and for hour duration if you do not interrupt it by using the remote control Excepted volume buttons keyboard is locked until you cha
24. model this button is located on the front or side of the set The first time you switch on the television the language selection menu appears 5 Now go to page 7 for information on the Initial set up or page 9 for information on how to update your channels if the channels have already been set up if you have moved house for instance Information about connecting other equipment to the AV Audio Video sockets is given on page l6 Before referring to it complete the initial channel set up procedure on the next page to avoid any problems with equipment selection UK SOCKET Equipment for the UK is supplied with a mains cable fitted with a moulded plug The 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 certified or BSI BS 1362 5 amp fuse p ETC210_en 2 05 03 17 51 Page 7 Initial set up The initial set up consists of carrying out all the necessary settings to search and store all the channels you can receive in your area Make sure that the TV is switched on and follow steps I to 6 on this page When you first switch the TV on the language selection menu appears If this does not happen refer to Manual channel set up section to find out how to carry out an Autosearch gt English Frangais
25. n multi channel and Dolby Surround encoded audio sources Virtual Dolby Surround retains all of the original multichannel audio information and provides the listener with the sensation of being surrounded by additional speakers OVERVIEW Exit Program Info Sound Picture Time Preferences Installation SOUND Return Sound type lt I gt Stereo Sound mode Dolby Virtual Surround effect ae Balance L R Dynamic bass Sound preset 10 kHz Treble 5 kHz 1 5 kHz Medium 500 Hz 100 Hz Bass Sound type Display the OVERVIEW by pressing MENU button Select the Sound line Confirm with OK The SOUND menu appears with the following options Return returns to the OVERVIEW menu Sound type select the relevant sound type The available options depend on the programme you are watching Refer to the table opposite to find out about the various options available according to the type of sound transmitted by the channel Sound Mode select a mode The available modes depend on the sound type selected See More info below Magic and Dolby Virtual modes are only available for stereo audio sources Surround effect adjust the surround effect using the bargraph This line only appears if you have selected Dolby Virtual under the Sound mode line Balance L R balance the sound between the Left and Right speakers Dynamic Bass using Q buttons select the Bass dynamic amplification level Sound pres
26. nge channel List of programmes Press the LIST green button on the remote control to display the LIST of programmes It has a maximum of I pages and shows the name and the number of each programme The last page lists units connected to the AV sockets It opens on the page where the programme you are currently watching is listed To watch one of the programmes on the displayed page use the PR PR or B or buttons and press OK You can also enter the last digit of the programme number for example 5 for 25 You can scroll through the pages using the f buttons Leave the list with EXIT EN ETC210_en 2 05 03 17 51 Page 12 p EN Picture and Preferences The information on this page allows you to adjust your television s picture to better suit your preference the type of programme you are watching and the ambient lighting and to set preferences for some features of your TV Display the OVERVIEW with the MENU button ILC WW IRIE Select Picture line and press OK to display PICTURE menu Return Return returns to the OVERVIEW menu Picture preset lt I gt pings Picture preset use the buttons to select the appropriate setting olour Contrast Standard Personal Film Studio Sport for the programme you are watching Sharpness Personal stores all your preferred settings Tone Neutral IA zi Brightness Colour Contrast and Sharpness adjust the picture to your liking These settings
27. nges its teletext pages your TV set is no longer able to display the Program Guide and the message No Program Info data found on this station tells you so Delete the message with the EXIT key then call up the teletext and note down the number of the daily programme page Leave the teletext with EXIT call up the Program Guide again and immediately the message No Program Info data found on this station will come up on the screen press OK to access menu PROGRAM INFO SET UP Select line TV guide page number and with the number keys of your remote control enter the number of the programme page which you have previously searched for in the teletext Confirm with OK and leave the menu with EXIT Your TV set should now display the Program Info REVIEW ee Return Tv BBC World News 08 00 gt 08 15 05 BBCWMonI5 MUNDIAL FIRST ROUND 09 15 gt 10 30 02 BBC Tue 16 USA Direct 10 15 gt 10 30 Hard talk TIMERFULL 0l BBCI Tue 16 REVIEW This menu lists programmes chosen for an alarm call or for a start of programme warning The menu is automatically displayed once you have confirmed the choice of a programme in the PROGRAM INFO menu You can also display it by selecting Review on the options line in the PROGRAM INFO menu and confirming with OK The REVIEW menu lets you access the following functions Clear allows you to delete one of the programmes from the list To do this select the last line of
28. otice it giving off a burning smell or smoke You must not under any circumstances open the television yourself You are at risk of electrocution if you do so The set is provided with adequate shielding to avoid the emission of X rays Work by unqualified persons modifications to the high voltage or replacement of the tube by a model not complying with the manufacturer s recommendations may cause a sharp increase in X ray emissions A set modified in this way no longer meets the original specifications and should not be used Care Clean the screen with a glass care cleaner and the rest of the set with a soft cloth and neutral detergent Regularly dust the vents at the back or sides Using solvents abrasive or alcohol based products risks damaging the television Demagnetization Badly shielded loudspeakers or other strong magnetic fields near the TV can cause patches of colour to appear on the screen Move any magnetised materials away from the TV switch the set off and switch it on fifteen minutes later THOMSON is not liable if the television is used other than in accordance with this manual In our efforts to improve the quality of our products we reserve the right to change their features The information contained in these instructions are therefore liable to change and are not contractual The pages of this publication are printed on recycled paper b EN ETC210_en 2 05 03 17 51 Page 2 p EN Specific
29. ous names TOP Text Fastext FLOF text Videotext Teletext is a free service offered by television channels The service consists of information database weather sports results news games etc available at all times EuroNews euro Press the TEXT button to display the Teletext Index page page 100 or the last called page A message will tell you if there is no Teletext on the channel that you are watching news DEUTSCH 101 FRENCH TE Use or PR PR buttons to display following or previous pages Display a page key in the 3 figures of its page number After a moment the page appears SNEED ite Display the Index page using lt 3 or buttons select 100 in the bottom left window SPANISH 104 of the page and confirm with OK Wintersport Rolling pages some types of information may take several pages They appear on the screen as become available Using lt or amp buttons select STOP in the bottom left window of the page and confirm with OK to stop paging To resume paging press OK Hidden message to reveal a hidden answer games using lt 2 or amp buttons select in the bottom left window of the page and press OK Press ok to hide it again Zoom using GY or amp buttons select ZOOM in the bottom left window of the page and press OK once to enlarge the top of the screen twice to enlarge the bottom of the screen or three times to restore the original size Mixed screen to overlay a teletext
30. page onto the channel picture using lt 2 or lt amp buttons select MIX in the bottom left window of the page and confirm with OK One further press on OK returns to normal display Sub page to access a sub page directly using lt 2 or buttons select in the bottom left window of the page Key in the sub page s 4 digit number e g 0003 With some channels it may take several minutes to display the sub page on the screen Some channels transmit warning pages which may be displayed in a desired time Example dial 1530 as a sub page number for 5 30 then press EXIT The unit should be on tuned at the station transmitting the warning page The display of the last line differs according to the type of teletext received Your TV automatically detects the type of teletext received Direct access the yellow and blue buttons allow direct access to the pages whose numbers are displayed in yellow and blue at the bottom of the screen Fastext Fastext contains 4 colour subject headings which appear at the bottom of the screen Select the desired page by the colour buttons on remote control After you have made your choice additional subject headings may appear TOPtext TOP text contains pages arranged in subject headings with articles Press blue button to select the heading displayed at the bottom of the page The following heading is then displayed in blue at the bottom of the page Press yellow button to select the article display
31. r selection and validation key OK EXIT for erasing the menu windows or information from the screen MENU is for calling up the menu windows Volume control Mute f Programme change For channel selection and number input in the menus For 2 digit channels 10 11 12 etc first press on key 0 of the remote control for ex for 12 press 00 then 12 To select one of the appliances connected via the AV sockets Video recorder play and record functions and DVD player play functions RC 311 TAIG only Install two LRO3 or AAA batteries in the remote control as indicated below Precautions on using batteries Only use the battery types specified Make sure you use the correct polarity Do not mix new and used batteries Do not use rechargeable batteries Do not expose batteries to excessive heat throw them on the 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 seve ral weeks 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 take them back 4 h ETC210_en 2 05 03 17 51 Page 5 p Using remote control for other equipment RC 311TAM1 This remote control is supplied with some TV sets models it can
32. t Program Info The INSTALLATION MAIN MENU is displayed Sound Select the Manual installation line Confirm with OK to display the menu Picture Time Define all the settings in turn for each channel to be stored Preferences Follow the instructions appearing at the bottom of the screen gt Installation Standard select the standard for your country see More info Reception choose the reception method terrestrial aerial or cable network Some cable networks use the same frequencies as land based transmissions Exit If this is the case select Aerial instead of Cable gt Manual installation Auto update INSTALLATION MAIN MENU Autosearch key in the channel number or start a search with the buttons Auto installation Programme organisation Personnal settings Your television will stop at the first channel found If you want to memorise the corresponding channel select the Store on PR number line Otherwise continue the search using the f buttons MANUAL INSTALLATION Fine tuning if the picture is not sharp try to improve it with the buttons Return Store on PR number to confirm your settings key in the number that you want Standard EURO BG to assign to the channel e g 01 for BBCI Store it with OK Reception Antenne Autosearch CH Joa Fine tuning Name if the station is recognised its name is detected automatically otherwise change the Store on PR number ae name suggested or enter a na
33. t socket to connect stereo headphones or earphones 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 The diagram on the inside cover at the end of the manual illustrates how this is done If you connect a video recorder only via the aerial socket without any AV socket connection switch it on and play a cassette Then use the Auto update option of the Install menu to search for the video recorder signal refer to the Manual channel set up section on page 9 A video recorder connected by aerial socket should be stored on a Programme ending with a 9 9 19 29 which has special processing to improve the picture quality during videotape playback and pause modes However we recommend to connect your video recorder by SCART socket for even better picture and stereo sound quality Copying tapes Connect the record unit to the AV2 Euro AV scart connector Connect the playback unit to the AVI Euro AV scart connector if it is a video recorder or to the AV3 RCA sockets if it is a camcorder Home Cinema You can connect a Home cinema amplifier to your TV set either to the headphone socket using a jack RCA cable either to the AV2 SCART socket using a SCART RCA cable 16
34. with EXIT Customizing Display the OVERVIEW by pressing MENU button select Installation line and confirm with OK The INSTALLATION MAIN MENU is displayed Select the Personal settings line Confirm with OK to display the menu Return returns to INSTALLATION MAIN MENU Menu language select your preferred language for menus Country the choice of country is important for the correct display of Teletext screens in the corresponding language Picture Rotation this option is only available on 16 9 and 4 3 large screen televisions It is used to compensate the effects of the earth s magnetic field and to produce a perfectly aligned horizontal picture Auto volume level tick the box if you want to keep the same sound level on all channels AV1 AV2 AV3 name give a name to the socket according to the equipment that you are connecting to it Choose the character to be altered with the buttons Using the I or 2 keys display the character you want Prog to be used for reference time scroll the channels with the f buttons until the time and date are displayed below the channel number Setting the time is only possible with channels broadcasting Leave the menu with EXIT 12 p ETC210_en 2 05 03 17 51 Page 13 Virtual Dolby Surround Dolby Virtual is a technology certified by Dolby Laboratories that creates a virtualized surround sound experience from two speakers The Virtual Dolby Surround function works i
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