Grundig VENTI II series User manual

Thank you for purchasing your GRUNDIG VENTI II TV. The following instructions will assist you in
operating any of the models in the VENTI II range.
You may already be familiar with using a similar unit, but please take the time to read the instructions
relevant for your model.
Your safety is very important. Please ensure you read the “Safety Instructions” before you operate this
unit.
The VENTI range has been designed to give you many years of trouble-free service. In the unlikely
event that your product fails to work normally, please call one of our qualified service engineers on the
below free warranty line - 1800 509 394 (Australia wide).
CONTENTS
Unpacking & Installation Notes.…………………………………………………………………………….…….……………..........-3-
TV Stand Installation & Wall Mount Bracket Installation ..................................................................... - 3 -
View of the TV & Functions .................................................................................................................- 4 -
Remote Control ...................................................................................................................................- 4 -
Installation & Connection .......................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Basic Operations ................................................................................................................................- 14 -
Main Menu Operations…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Error!
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Media Player...................................................................................................................................... - 27 -
EPG Menu.......................................................................................................................................... - 27 -
DTV Recording…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…- 29 -
Time Shift ..........................................................................................................................................- 30 -
PC ...................................................................................................................................................... - 30 -
DVD Player……………………………………………………………………………..……………………………..…………………..…. - 31 -
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................. - 31 -
Specifications.....................................................................................................................................- 33 -
Display Modes (VGA only) ................................................................................................................. - 37 -
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................………………. -39 -
Warranty............................................................................................................................................ - 39 -

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Unpacking
The following items will be included with the purchase of a VENTI II TV. Please refer to the correct
model number outlined below for your specific accessories. If any items are missing from the below list,
please contact the warranty line on 1800 509 394.
LED LCD
Remote Control
Operation Manual
Stand and 2 Screws
For G1912LED, G2212FLEDV, G2412FLEDV
Stand and 5 Screws
For G3212LEDV
3 to 1 YPbPr cable for G3212LEDV only
Cable clip

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Installation Notes
Connect your TV to your Mains Power (AC 100-240 Volts, 50/60). Please only connect
this TV to a Mains Power that matches the power specifications (AC 100-240 Volts, 50/60)
of this TV.
Locate the TV in the room where light does not directly strike the screen.
Total darkness or a reflection on the picture screen can cause eyestrain. Soft and indirect
lighting is recommended for comfortable viewing.
Allow enough space between the TV and the wall to permit ventilation.
Avoid excessively warm locations to prevent possible damage to the cabinet or
premature component failure.
Do not cover the ventilation openings when using the TV.
TV Stand Installation
The VENTI II TVs come with a separated panel and base stand. Please see below detailed
instructions of how to connect your stand to your TV.
1. Place the TV with the display side down on a flat surface. Use a cloth or soft mat to
protect your TV during installation.
2. Attach the base stand at the neck as per the process outlined below.
3. Fix the base stand with the screw(s) supplied.
G1912LED, G2212FLEDV & G2412FLEDV
G3212LEDV

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Wall Mount Bracket Installation
This TV is VESA Standard wall mountable. There are 4 VESA standard holes (G1912LED - 75mm
x 75mm) (G2212FLEDV, G2412FLEDV - 100mm x 100mm) (G3212LEDV - 200mm x 100mm) on
the back panel of the TV. The wall mount bracket and screws are not included with your TV as
they may be purchased together from your local retailer. To attach your bracket use the 4
holes provided to screw your bracket to your TV. You will also have to remove the base stand
and neck.
View of the TV & Functions
Front View
Side View
G1912LED G2212FLEDV, G2412FLEDV, G3212LEDV

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LED Back View (G1912LED, G2212FLEDV, G2412FLEDV)
LED Back View (G3212FLEDV)

TV Key Functions
Remote Sensor: Receives the remote signals from the remote control.
Standby: Press the STANDBY Button to turn on or off the TV.
Power Indicator: In Standby mode the LED indicator will turn red. In Power on mode the indicator will
turn off. The red LED will blink when receiving commands from the remote control.
Source: Press the SOURCE Button to display the input source list and then press Vol+/- to select the
input source.
MENU: Press the MENU Button to display the Main Menu. In main Menu, you can use the Vol+/- or
CH+/- Buttons to find and select different sub menus and then press the SOURCE Button to confirm.
CH+ / CH- : Press the CH+ / CH- Buttons to scroll through the channel list.
VOL+ / VOL- : Press the VOL+ / VOL - Button to increase or decrease the volume level.
RF Input: To connect the external aerial.
HDMI Inputs: The HDMI inputs allow you to connect your HDMI cable for greater definition.
YPbPr Input: The YPbPr Input must be connected for a component connection.
AV Input: The AV Input must be connected with the yellow cable in composite connection.
AV Output: The AV Output allows you to connect the unit to external video system.
HEADPHONE Output: For private listening to the TV.
VGA Input: The VGA Input allows you to connect your TV to your PC to use as a monitor.
PC Audio Input: The PC Audio Input allows you to connect your TV to your PC to use as a monitor and
enable the sound for movies etc.
USB Input: The USB Input enables you to insert your USB or Hard Disc to record live TV or to play
Music, Video or Image files. It can also be used for software upgrades.
DVD Key Functions (For TV’s with the built-in DVD player only)
Eject: Press the Eject Button to load or eject your DVD disc.
Play/Pause: Press the Play/Pause Button to ei play your loaded disc or to pause in playback mode.
DVD Disc Slot: The DVD Disc Slot allows you to load your DVD disc into the DVD Player for playback.
Ensure that the DVD label is facing the back when inserting a DVD into the television.
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Remote Control Layout (For TV’s without the built-in DVD player)
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Remote Control Layout (For TV’s without the built-in DVD player)
1. MUTE: Press to disable or enable the sound output.
2. ASPECT: Press to change the picture aspect ratio.
3. FAV: Press to access your favourite channels list.
4. NUMERIC KEY: Press for direct access to channels.
5. TV AUDIO: Press to turn Audio Description function on or off (if available).
6. TV/RADIO: Press to switch between TV and Radio modes.
7. SUBPAGE: This is used in TELETEXT whereby certain pages contain sub-pages which are automatically displayed and used to
stop or resume sub-page information.
8. INDEX: This is used in TELETEXT which will open or return you to the contents page.
9. INFO: To display the program information of the show you are watching, press the Info Button.
10. REVEAL: This is used in TELETEXT to display or hide the concealed information.
11. HOLD: This is used in TELETEXT which to freeze the page.
12. MENU: Press to display the TV main menu.
13. CURSOR: Press to scroll through the menu.
14. OK: Press to confirm your selections.
15. CH.LIST: Press to display the channel list.
16. SLEEP: Press to set Sleep Timer.
17. VOL+/- : Press to adjust the sound level.
18. PIC: Press to switch between picture modes.
19. REWIND: Press to rewind play in USB Mode and timeshift Mode.
20. FAST FORWARD: Press to Fast Forward play in USB mode or timeshift Mode.
21. PLAY: Press the Play Button in USB Mode or Time Shift Mode to begin or continue Playback.
22. PAUSE: Press the Pause Button to pause play in Time Shift or USB Mode or pause recording in Record Mode.
23. POWER: Press to turn the unit on or off.
24. EPG: Press to display the 7 Day Electronic Program Guide for information on the show you are watching.
25. FREEZE: Press to freeze the picture you are watching.
26. RECALL: Press to return to the previously viewed channel.
27. MIX: To set the background of TELETEXT to be transparent.
28. SIZE: To zoom the page in TELETEXT.
29. SUBTITLE: Press to turn subtitles on.
30. SOUND: Press to switch between the sound modes.
31. TEXT: Press to enter or exit TELETEXT mode.

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32. LIST: The user can set four favorite pages to be directly linked to the four colour keys in TELETEXT. While list mode is
activated, it is not possible to use navigation with the colour keys.
33. SOURCE: Press to display the Input Source List, to switch between the different inputs to the television.
34. EXIT: To exit the main menu, press the Exit Button or to cancel setting selections.
35. CH+/CH-: Press to scroll through your Channel List.
36. SKIP FORWARD: Press to skip the next file or track in USB Mode.
37. SKIP BACKWARD: Press to skip the previous file or Track in USB Mode.
38. REC/REP: Press to record the TV program you are watching in DTV Mode or press to repeat play in USB Mode.
39. STOP: Press to Stop play in USB Mode.

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Remote Control Layout (For TV’s with the built-in DVD player)

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Remote Control Layout (For TV’s with a built-in DVD player)
1. MUTE: Press to disable or enable the sound output.
2. ASPECT: Press to change the picture aspect ratio.
3. FAV/DVD STOP: Press to access your favourite channels list. DVD section: STOP: Press to stop playback of the DVD you are
watching at anytime.
4. NUMERIC KEY: Press for direct access to channels. DVD section: Press to set the time, select title, chapter or track you wish
to play. Press the ENTER/OK Button to confirm. When a VCD is playing (with PBC off), press the Numeric keys to select a track
directly.
5. TV AUDIO/DVD EJECT: Press to change the available audio/language for the program you are watching. DVD section:Press to
eject your DVD disc.
6. TV/RADIO: Press to switch between TV and Radio modes.
7. SUBPAGE: This is used in TELETEXT whereby certain pages contain sub-pages which are automatically displayed and used to
stop or resume sub-page information.
8. INDEX: This Key is used in TELETEXT which will open or return you to the contents page.
9. INFO: To display the program information of the show you are watching, press the Info Button.
10. REVEAL: This Key is used in TELETEXT which to display or hide the concealed information.
11. HOLD: This Key is used in TELETEXT which to freeze the page.
12. MENU: Press to display the TV main menu.
13. CURSOR: Press to scroll through the menu.
14. OK: Press to confirm menu selections.
15. DVD MENU: During DVD playback, press MENU to display the disc menu.
16. SLEEP: Press to set Sleep Timer.
17. VOL+/- : Press to adjust the sound level.
18. PIC: Press to switch between picture modes.
19. REWIND: Press to rewind play in USB Mode and Timeshift Mode. DVD section: REV: Press to rewind playback in DVD, CD
MP3 or VCD mode. Press repeatedly to scroll through rewind speeds. Press the Play/Pause Button to resume play.
20. FAST FORWARD: Press to Fast Forward play in USB mode or Timeshift Mode. DVD section: FWD: Press to fast-forward play
in DVD, CD MP3 or VCD mode. Press repeatedly to scroll through fast-forward speeds. Press the Play/Pause Button to
resume play.
21. PLAY: Press the Play Button in USB Mode or Time Shift Mode to begin or continue Playback.
22. PAUSE: Press the Pause Button to pause play in Time Shift or USB Mode or pause recording in Record Mode.
23. POWER: Press to turn the unit on or off.
24. EPG: Press to display the 7 Day Electronic Program Guide for information on the show you are watching. DVD section:

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Play/Pause: Press to begin playing the DVD of media you wish to view. Press again to pause.
25. FREEZE: Press to freeze the picture you are watching.
26. RECALL: Press to return to the previously viewed channel.
27. MIX: To set the background of TELETEXT to be transparent.
28. SIZE: To zoom the page in TELETEXT.
29. SUBTITLE: Press to turn subtitles on. DVD section: Press to choose the DVD subtitle.
30. SOUND: Press to switch between the sound modes.
31. TEXT: Press to enter or exit TELETEXT mode.
32. LIST: The user can set four favorite pages to be directly linked to the four colour keys in TELETEXT. While list mode is
activated, it is not possible to use navigation with the colour keys.
33. SOURCE: Press to display the Input Source List, to switch between the different inputs to the television.
34. EXIT: To exit the main menu, press the Exit Button or to cancel setting selections
35. CH+/CH-: Press to scroll through your Channel List
36. SKIP FORWARD: Press to skip the next file or track in USB Mode or DVD mode.
37. SKIP BACKWARD: Press to skip the previous file or Track in USB Mode or DVD mode.
38. REC/DVD SETUP: Press to record the TV program you are watching in DTV Mode. DVD section: Press to enter the system
setting menu. Press again to exit the menu.
39. STOP/DVD Audio : Press to Stop play in USB Mode; DVD Section: press to choose the DVD audio.
40. REPEAT: Press to select between different repeat modes —Repeat Chapter / Repeat Title / Repeat Off (for DVD discs).
Repeat Single/ Repeat Folder/All/ Repeat Off (for VCD/CD/MP3 discs).
41. TITLE: Press to display the DVD Main Menu.
42. ANGLE: Press to view scenes shot from different angles. (Disc support is required).
43. GOTO: For DVD discs, press to choose the desired title and chapter and search the desired title, time and chapter time. For
Super VCD,VCD,CD discs, press this button to search the desired disc time and track time and choose the desired track.
Note: During VCD playback, the PBC mode must be set to OFF.

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Remote Control Battery Installation
The remote control requires two AAA batteries to operate. Below are steps to assist you with replacing the
batteries.
1. Open the back cover of the battery compartment.
2. Install the batteries into the battery tray. There are +/- polarity markings in the battery compartment.
Please ensure the polarity is correct.
3. Close the battery cover.
Caution:
1. Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
2. Don’t attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat up or throw batteries into a fire.
3. Always replace both batteries at the same time and never mix new and old batteries.
4. Remove the batteries if unused for a long period of time to prevent possible corrosion.
Notes:
Do not drop, shake or step on the remote control.
Do not spill water on the remote control.
For best use aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor.
If the remote control does not operate from a close range replace the batteries.
Installation and Connection
1. Connect the TV RF antenna cable to the RF IN port on the back of the TV.
2. To connect your video sources (including DVD, VCR, PVR or Camcorder) you can connect them to the Video
Input via an RCA Cable (Red, White and Yellow cables).
3. For a better quality connection, the YPbPr Component Video Input can be connected with the YPbPr Video
Output of your DVD, VCR or Camcorder (cables not supplied).
4. For the best quality connection, the HDMI Input should be connected via the HDMI Output of your DVD, VCR
or Camcorder (cables not supplied). Please note that this connection is not available on most older devices.
5. AV Output allows you connect your TV with another monitor or TV sets when it is in DVD or TV mode.
6. VGA Input can be connected with the VGA Output of your PC to use this TV as a monitor. There is also a PC
Audio Input for your connection with PC, see image below.
7. Connect your TV to your Mains Power. Please only connect this TV to Mains Power that matches the power

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specifications (AC 100-240 Volts, 50-60 Hz) of this TV.
Please note:
After AV, YPBPR or HDMI is selected from the Source List ensure the Video Output from your connected
accessory (for example DVD player) is set to the corresponding video mode.
AV and YPbPr share the same Right/Left Audio Input.
Basic Operations
1) Press the STANDBY Button on the unit or remote control to turn the TV on or off.
Please note: For the LCD models, you are required to press the main power switch on the back of unit
before pressing the Standby Button on your remote control.
2) If you are using the TV for the first time, the Installation Guide below will be displayed to guide you
through the initial channel scan. Press the Navigation Buttons to the prompted options i.e. language or
Country. Then press the OK Button to confirm. When you have selected the options in the Installation
Guide, DTV Auto Tuning will then start automatically. You may press the Menu Button to skip ATV for
DTV tuning.
3) After auto tuning, the amount of programs found and stored will be shown on the display and the first
channel will begin to play automatically.

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4) To change between Digital TV (DTV) and Analog TV (ATV), press the SOURCE Button on the remote
control to select the preferred mode.
5) To change the channel in either mode, press the CH+/CH- Button or press the OK Button in TV mode to
display the Channel List. Then press the UP/DOWN Navigation Buttons to select the channel you want to
watch and press the OK Button to confirm the highlighted channel. You can also press Numeric Buttons
on remote to select the channel directly. To go back to the last channel you were watching you can press
the RECALL Button on the remote control.
6) To change the source input to watch a connected accessory, press the SOURCE Button and then press
the ▲or ▼Navigation Buttons to scroll through and select the available input source.
7) To adjust the volume, press the VOL+/- Button to increase or decrease the sound level.
8) Press the MUTE Button to turn off the sound only and press it again to turn on the sound again.
9) Press the INFO Button to display the information of the channel playing. Press the Up or Down arrows to
scroll up through the information. Press the Right arrow to display the information of the next channel,
and press the Left arrow to return to the information of the current channel.
Teletext
Teletext is an information system broadcasted by certain channels which will provide detailed program
information. It also offers access to subtitles for viewers with hearing problems or who are not familiar with
the transmission language (cable networks, satellite channels, etc.) To view the TV Teletext Menu you must
be watching or in DTV mode. Below are the basic operation regarding to Teletext.
1. Press the TEXT Button to enter the Teletext Menu. Press again to exit.
2. Press the CH+/- or Numeric Buttons to select the page you wish to view. Note: When using the
Numeric Buttons the first number should not be ‘0’ or ‘9’.
3. Press the INDEX Button will open/return you to the contents page.
4. Press the HOLD Button to freeze the page.
5. Press the Subpage Button (certain pages contain sub-pages which are automatically displayed) to stop
or resume sub-page acquisition the indication appears top left.

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6. Press the REVEAL Button to display or hide the concealed information.
7. Press the LIST Button to set four favourite pages directly linked to the four color keys. While list mode
is activated, it is not possible to use the Top or SFLOF navigation with the colour keys.
Main Menu Operations
Press the MENU Button and then the Navigation Buttons on the remote control to select the sub-Menus or the
options you want to change. Then press the OK Button to confirm. Press the MENU Button when you want to
return to the previous Menu, and press the EXIT Button to exit Menu setting.
Channel Menu
The TV Channel Menu will allow you to change the channel setting or search for new or weak stations with
access to Auto Tuning, ATV Manual Tuning, DTV Manual Tuning, Program Edit and Signal Information.
To enter the TV Channel Menu press the MENU Button and the Channel Menu will appear. Press the OK
Button to enter.
Press the ▲or▼Buttons to select a below sub-Menu and then press the OK Button to confirm. To exit the
Channel Menu, press the Menu Button.
Auto Tuning
Once Auto Tuning is selected, you will see an OSD below. Tune Type is highlighted above. Press the Navigation
Buttons to select DTV, ATV or ATV+DTV tuning type and Country (Australia is the default).Then press the OK to
confirm and Auto Tuning will begin automatically. During Auto Tuning you can press the MENU or EXIT Button
to exit.

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DTV Manual Tuning
Use the ▼or ▲Buttons to select DTV Manual Tuning in the Channel Menu. Then press the ◄or ►Buttons to
select the individual DTV channel you wish to store and press the OK Button to begin search. Press the Menu Button
to return to previous Menu or press the EXIT Button to exit.
ATV Manual Tuning
Use the ▼or ▲Buttons to select ATV Manual Tuning in the Channel Menu. Then press the ◄or ►Buttons to
select the individual ATV channel (frequency) you wish to store. Then use the Arrow Buttons to highlight the
search option and press ok, this will activate the manual tune. If the picture is not so clear you can use the
Arrow Buttons to highlight the Fine-Tune option and select Fine-Tune. Press the RED Button to save.
Notes:
You need to set the Sound System before manual tuning.
For Australia, Sound system is BG.
Program Edit
Press the ▲or▼Buttons to select Program Edit in the Channel Menu. Then press the OK Button to enter the
sub-Menu. Then you will need to select the program you wish to edit.

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Delete: Press the Red Button to delete the channel you highlighted.
Rename: (For ATV only) Press the Green Button for renaming the channel. Press the Navigation Buttons to
enter a new name and press the OK Button to confirm.
MOVE: Press the Yellow Button to move the selected channel. Then press the Numeric Buttons to enter new
channel number and press the OK Button to confirm.
SKIP: Press the Blue Button to select the Skip function and a SKIP icon will be displayed next to the program
and it will be skipped when changing the channel.
FAV: Press the FAV Button (instead of color Buttons) to set the favourite channel.
Note: If you want to view the Favorite Channel List you need to exit Program Edit Menu and then press the
FAV Button.
Signal Information (Only for DTV)
Press the ▼/ ▲Buttons to select the Signal Information in the Channel Menu. Then press the OK Button to show
the related information of the current channel.
Software Updated (USB)
Press the ▼or ▲Buttons to select Software Update (USB) in the Channel Menu. Then press the OK Button to
update software by using a USB. Follow the software upgrade instructions provided with the software.
Note: We recommend you perform a factory reset (refer to Restore Factory Default in OPTION menu) to
ensure the unit is successfully upgraded.
Picture Menu
To enter the Picture Menu, press the MENU Button and then press the ◄or ►Buttons to select the Picture
Menu. Press the OK Button to enter.
Once in the Picture Menu, press the ▲or ▼Buttons to select the options you wish to adjust. Press the OK
Button to enter the sub-Menu. To return to the Main Menu, press the MENU Button, or press the EXIT Button
to exit.

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Picture Mode
There are four different Picture modes: Standard, Mild, Dynamic and User. You are only able to set the
Contrast, Brightness, Colour or Sharpness in User mode. To change the Picture Mode, press the OK Button to
enter the submenu and then press the ▲or ▼Buttons to scroll through the picture modes. Press the OK
Button to confirm.
Contrast: Press the ◄or ►Button to adjust the contrast.
Brightness: Press the ◄or ►Button to adjust the brightness.
Colour: Press the ◄or ►Button to adjust the colour.
Sharpness: Press the ◄or ►Button to adjust the sharpness.
Tint: Press the ◄or ►Button to adjust the tint, this option only works in VGA mode and when the VGA input
is connected.
Colour Temperature: Press the ◄or ►Button to scroll through the colour temperature: Cold, Medium, user
and warm.
Aspect Ratio: There are three aspect ratios: 16:9, 4:3 and Auto.
Noise Reduction: Press the ▲or ▼Button to scroll through the Noise Reduction options. You can set Noise
Reduction to Off, Low, Middle, High, and Auto.
Screen: This option is for PC Mode only. Please refer to the PC section of the manual.
Sound Menu
To enter the Sound Menu, press the MENU Button, then press the ◄or ►Button to select the Sound Menu
and press the OK Button to enter.
Once in the Sound Menu, press the ▲or ▼Button to select the options you wish to adjust. Press the OK
Button to enter the sub-Menu. To return to the Main Menu, press the MENU Button, or press the EXIT Button
to exit.