Technicolor - Thomson 14MG10U User's Manual
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1. THOMSON Mains connection and remote batteries Mains connection The TV is suitable for use on a c mains supply 220 240V 50 Hz only It must not be connected to d c mains 4 The mains lead of the TV is fitted with a moulded plug If the mains A sockets are not compatible or if for any reason the plug is removed please follow these directions The moulded plug cannot be rewired and if removed must be disposed of safely DO NOT under any circumstances plug the severed plug into any mains socket as this could result in electric shock IMPORTANT If the plug is removed rewire new plug as follows The wires in the mains plug are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows BLUE wire to the terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black BROWN wire to the terminal coded L Live or coloured red DO NOT make any connection to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow A fused plug must be fitted with a 5A fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 and fuse covers must always be securely replaced Remote control batteries The remote control requires two batteries size AA as supplied with the unit Unclip the cover at the rear and insert2. TV set has been switched on by the video recorder it will be placed on stand by when the video recorder is switched off Remote Control Batteries Remove the lid at the back of the remote control and insert two 1 5 V LRO6 batteries Please respect the environment Before throwing any batteries away consult your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling Automatic Channel Setting This set is equipped with an automatic search system which will search for and store all channels available in your region To help identify the programmes we suggest that you have to hand a TV guide or daily newspaper Ensure that the aerial lead is connected to the TV set Check that any equipment connected only via the aerial video recorder or satellite equipment is operating Switch off any equipment connected via the SCART socket Installation Press the ON OFF button the indicator lamp lights up AUTO INSTALL If the television set remains on stand by press one of gt the buttons on the remote control numerical keypad When the television set is turned on for the first time the Installation menu appears automatically If this is not the case you can call it up by pressing the menu button on the remote control three times Press ok to confirm A new menu appears Automatic search begins The cur sor moves from left to right on the VL line then on the
3. VH line and then on the U line The channels found are stored AUTO INSTALL in memory in order starting from programme PR 01 UK You can stop the automatic search at any time by pressing VL the ok button PRO The search stops automatically at the end of the U band or when 99 channels have been found The Programme Organizer menu then appears automatically The channel stored on programme PR 01 is selected see next page Changing a Programme Number Select the channel number to be changed using the pr pr button Using the numerical keypad on the remote control enter the new programme number You can also use the Q D buttons on the remote control Press the ok button to confirm the change UK VL PRO1 AUTO INSTALL QE gt lt The programmes stored under the old and new numbers are then swapped Repeat this operation to change other programme numbers Erasing a Programme Select the programme to be erased using the pr pr button Enter 0 or 00 on the numerical keypad of the remote control Press ok to confirm The programme is erased Check that all the programmes are in the required order using the pr pr button then press exit to leave the menu Manual Channel Setting Press the menu button twice to call up the channel setting menu 1 Channel Search Select the 2nd line of the menu using the er button Start the search by pressing the D button for
4. a forward search the Q button for a backward search The search fully covers the VL VH and U banas starting from the channel on the screen The cursor moves and UK 4VL gt lt PR gt as soon as a channel is found the picture appears on the screen Wait for the menu to go to the bottom of the screen for optimum reception If the picture corresponds to the channel required go to the 4th line PR otherwise continue the search If you wish to stop the automatic search press the ok button 2 Programme Number and Storing in Memory Select the 4th line of the menu using the ey button If fine tuning is necessary see Fine Tuning Enter a programme number using the numerical buttons of the remote control UK VL gt lt 4PR gt You can also use the Q D buttons Store the programme number you have allocated to the channel by pressing the ok button The 2nd line of the menu is then selected again Restart the search using the D buttons 3 Fine Tuning Only necessary in the event of interference If fine tuning is necessary select the 3rd line of the menu using the ox button UK VL If necessary adjust the picture using the D buttons a lt Select the 4th line PR using the er button to allocate a programme number to the channel and store it in memory see Programme Number and Storing in Memory If a channel has require
5. the television set is switched to stand by from the main ON OFF switch The television is then child locked and the stand by indicator flashes see Day to Day Operation Day to Day Operation Switching On Selecting Programmes Switch on the television set using the main ON OFF switch if the indicator is off If it is on enter the desired programme number For programmes 1 to 9 Press the corresponding number on the remote control For programmes 10 to 99 e g 24 Press and hold the decimal tens number 2 2 then press the units 4 number briefly 2 4 Volume Adjustment Sound Mute Press the 4 c lt buttons to turn the sound up or down Press the S button to turn the sound off The sound returns if the button is pressed again Zapping Press the pr pr buttons to scroll through the programmes stored in memory Personal Adjustments Press the red button to call up your personal adjustments See Picture Adjustments Display Press the yellow info button to display the programme number and stand by time if sleep timer command is activated If the channel has been fine tuned the gt lt symbol is also displayed This information disappears automatically after a few seconds Press the yellow info button again to delete this information Stand by Sleep Timer Press the button to switch the television set to stand by mode The Stand by light turns red The television set will automaticall
6. N SCART PIN CONNECTIONS VIDEO INPUTS Composite video or sync Pin 20 pin 17 return RGB Red Pin 15 pin 13 return Green Pin 11 pin 9 return Blue Pin 7 pin 5 return VIDEO OUTPUT Composite video Pin 19 pin 17 return AUDIO INPUTS A Pin 6 pin 4 return B Pin 2 pin 4 return AUDIO OUTPUTS A Pin 3 pin 4 return B Pin 1 pin 4 return FAST BLANKING INPUT Pin 16 1 V to 3 V for fast blanking switching 75W NOTE If an unsynchronised TV picture results after viewing an external source with a fast blanking signal connected to AV this voltage must be removed to return to TV mode SIGNAL SELECTION Facilities are provided for automatic switching when the equipment connected provides switching volta ges as follows Pin 8 9 5 V to 12 V Auto switching to auxiliary O AUX channel Pin 16 1 V to 3 V Auto switching to RGB SIGNAL LEVEL Composite video 1 Vp p 3dB in out positive going 75 W Sync 0 3 Vp p 3 dB 10 dB negative going 75 W RGB input 0 7 Vp p 3aB positive going 75 W Audio in out 0 5 V r m s nominal Input impedance 10kW 20 Hz 20 kHz Output impedance 31kW 20 Hz 20 kHz SCART socket connections 9 1 13 15 17 19 21 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 The socket is shown as viewed from the rear of the TV The descriptions and characteristics given here are of informative signifiance only and non committal In fact to keep up th
7. d fine tuning it will be stored in memory with the AFC Automatic Frequency Control deactivated Press the exit button to leave the menu Picture Adjustments Press the menu button to call up the Picture Menu x un CB LF k 4 BRIGHTNESS COLOUR CONTRAST SHARPNESS TINT Select the function to be adjusted using the a er buttons The tint function is only active in NTSC mode Adjust as required using the Q D buttons Storing Personal Adjustments You can store the adjustments you have just made and call them up at a later stage Caution these personal adjustments will replace and delete the standard settings made at the factory With the Picture Menu displayed press the red button Press the exit button to leave the menu Sleep Timer Press the green list button to call up the Stand by Menu Set the stand by time in 10 minute steps up to 4 hours using the 7g D buttons Press the exit button to leave the menu 4 gt The television set is child locked when the programmed time period has elapsed The stand by indicator will flash see Day to Day Operation To cancel the sleep time function press the green Q list button to call up the menu press the Q button once or several times to return to When the display indicates the sleep timer function is deactivated The sleep timer function is also deactivated when
8. damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer Don t remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages Don t obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment Don t listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing Don t use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions Don t allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture Above all NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electric shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry WARNING Do not use cleaning agents containing ethyl alcohol such as methylated spirits This equipment should be switched to standby when it is unattended for a few hours This can be done using the remote control However for long periods of absence switch off at the on off switch on the front of the TV so that the red indicator light goes out Make sure that your family know how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people K Z NS PERITELEVISO
9. e high quality of our products we reserve the right to make changes or improvements without previous notice 12 THOMSON multimedia Sales UK Limited Crown road Enfield Middlesex EN 1 1DZ 253 256 00 CE THOMSON
10. the batteries the correct way round as shown The ends are usually market and Replace the batteries when the unit no longer operates at normal viewing distances 4 When replacing batteries do not mix old and new do not mix makes and types A alkaline types are recommended for long life Never risk damage to the remote control by extreme heat do not leave close to a radiator or on a window ledge in direct sunshine Connections 220 240V 50Hz 1 Aerial Socket Enables connection of the aerial and if required a video recorder see manual for latter To tune the channel reserved for your video recorder start up the recorder then carry out MANUAL CHANNEL SET TINGI operations Store at any programme ending with a 9 9 19 29 etc Each time you use the video recorder switch to the channel assigned to it 2 SCART Socket This is used to connect a VHS 8 MM S VHS or Hi 8 video recorder or camcorder a PAY TV decoder a video games console To use the connected device select the audiovisual programme by pressing the av button This selection is automatic for some devices AV is displayed at the bottom of the screen If you have an S VIDEO device press the av button again S VIDEO is then displayed at the bottom of the screen for a few seconds When you switch off the device and if you have not changed channel during play the TV set automatically returns to the previous channel If the
11. y switch to Stand by after a few minutes if there is no signal on the channel being watched Child Lock You can prevent the use of your television set using the keypad To do this switch off the television by pressing and holding down the stand by button of the remote control for more than 4 seconds The TV set is also child locked after the sleep timer function if it has been switched to stand by or switched off when the sleep timer function has been programmed The stand by light flashes to indicate that the child lock is activated The set can only be switched on again using the numerical keys of the remote control 10 SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured Do read the Operating Instructions before you attempt to use the equipment Do ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment Don t continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is
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