Grundig VISION 3 26-3821 User manual

COLOR TELEVISION
VISION 3 26-3821
VISION 3 32-3821

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3 SET-UP AND SAFETY
5 CONNECTION/PREPARATION
5 Connecting the antenna and the mains cable
6 Inserting batteries in the remote control
7 OVERVIEW
7 Connections on the television
8 Controls on the television
9 The remote control
11 SETTINGS
11 Setting television channels automatically
11 Changing stored channels
13 Picture settings
15 Audio settings
16 TELEVISION OPERATION
16 Basic functions
17 Zapping function
18 Changing the picture format
19 TELETEXT MODE
19 FLOF text and normal text mode
19 Additional functions
21 CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS
21 Convenience functions with the »Features« menu
23 USING EXTERNAL DEVICES
23 DVD player, DVD recorder, video recorder or set-top box
23 High definition – HD ready
23 Connecting a DVD player, DVD recorder, video recorder or set-top box
25 Headphones
26 Decoder or satellite receiver
27 Camcorder
28 PC MONITOR MODE
28 Connecting a PC
29 SPECIAL SETTINGS
29 Setting television channels
32 INFORMATION
32 Technical data
32 Service information for dealers
32 Environmental note
33 Troubleshooting
34 Additional Information for units sold in the UK.
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Please note the following information when setting up your television
set.
This television set is designed to receive and display video and audio
signals.
Any other use is expressly prohibited.
The ideal viewing distance is 5 times the screen diagonal.
External light falling on the screen impairs picture quality.
To assure sufficient ventilation make sure there is enough space
around it in the wall unit.
The television set is designed for use in dry rooms. If you do use it in
the open, please ensure that it is protected from moisture, such as
rain or splashing water. Do not expose the television set to any mois-
ture.
Do not place any vessels such as vases on the television, as they may
spill liquid, thus presenting a safety risk.
Place the television set on a solid, level surface. Do not place any
objects such as newspapers on the television set or cloth or similar
items beneath it.
Do not place the television set close to heating units or in direct sun-
light, as this will impair cooling.
Heat build-up can be dangerous and shortens the operating life of
the television set. For reasons of safety, have a specialist remove any
dirt deposits in the set from time to time.
Do not open the television set under any circumstances. Warranty
claims are excluded for damage resulting from improper handling.
Make sure the power cord or the power supply unit (if provided) are
not damaged.
The television set may only be operated with the mains cable/
adapter supplied.
Thunderstorms are a danger to all electrical devices. Even if the
television set is switched off, it can be damaged by a lightning strike
to the mains or the antenna cable. Always disconnect the mains and
antenna plugs during a storm.
Clean the screen with a soft, damp cloth. Only use plain water.
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Please note when deciding where to put the device that furniture
surfaces are covered by various types of lacquer and plastic, most
of which contain chemical additives. These may cause corrosion to
the feet of the device, thus resulting in stains on the surface of the
furniture which can be difficult or impossible to remove.
The screen of your LCD television meets the highest quality
standards and has been checked for pixel faults.
Despite the great care taken in manufacturing, technological
reasons make it impossible to completely discount the possibility that
some pixels may be faulty.
Provided they are within the thresholds specified by the DIN norm,
pixel faults of this kind cannot be regarded as a defect as defined by
the warranty.
Notes:
Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched
on. Switch off the other equipment as well before connecting it.
Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have con-
nected the external devices and the antenna.
Make sure the power plug is freely accessible.
Caution:
If you want to use a wall bracket for your television, make sure
you read the assembly instructions for the wall bracket carefully
or have your specialist dealer mount it for you.
When buying the wall bracket, make sure that all the fastening
points needed on the television are there on the wall bracket and
that they are all used when it is mounted.
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Connecting the antenna and the mains cable
1Plug the antenna cable of the rooftop antenna into the »ANT
IN« antenna socket on the television.
2Plug the mains cable supplied into the »AC IN« mains socket of
the television.
3Plug the mains cable into the wall socket.
Note:
Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have
connected the external devices and the antenna.
Only connect the television using the power cord supplied to a
suitable earthed safety socket.
Do not use an adapter plug or extension lead which does not
meet the applicable safety standards. Do not tamper with the
power cord.
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Inserting batteries in the remote control
1Open the battery compartment by removing the lid.
2Insert the batteries (Mignon type, for example UM-3 or AA,
2x1,5V). Observe the polarity (marked on the base of the battery
compartment).
3Close the battery compartment.
Note:
If the television no longer reacts properly to remote control
commands, the batteries may be flat. Be sure to remove used
batteries.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from
used batteries.
Environmental note
Batteries, including those which contain no heavy metal, may not
be disposed of with household waste. Please dispose of used
batteries in an environmentally sound manner. Find out about the
legal regulations which apply in your area.
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Connections on the television
S-VHS Video signal input for S-Video camcorder.
Video Video signal input for camcorder.
L R Audio signal input for camcorder.
HDMI2 HDMI socket, audio/video signal input (HDMI).
HDMI1 HDMI socket, audio/video signal input (HDMI).
COMPONENT
INPUT
Y Pb Pr Video signal input (YUV signal).
AUDIO IN LR Audio signal input (YUV signal).
SPDIF OUT Socket has no function.
PC-IN VGA VGA socket, video signal input for PC.
UHeadphone connection (3.5 mm jack plug).
PC AUDIO-IN Audio signal input for PC.
ANT IN Antenna socket.
SCART Euro/AV socket (FBAS signal, RGB signal).
AC IN Socket for the mains cable.
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Controls on the television
8/I Switches the television on and back into standby
mode.
The only way to disconnect the television from
the mains supply is to pull the plug.
V– V + Adjust the volume.
Select menu functions.
MENU Opens the »MAIN MENU« menu.;
Press »P+« or »P–« to select an item.
Press »V+« or »V–« to activate a function.
Press »V+« or »V–« to set a function.
Press »MENU« to close the menu.
Opens the pre-selection for AV channels.
Select within the menu with »P+« or »P–«,
confirm with »V+« or »V–«.
P– P + Switch the television on from standby.
Channel selection.
Select a function in the menu.
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The remote control
8Switches off the television set (stand-by).
1...0 Switches the television on from standby mode
Selects channels directly.
?Displays the number and name of a station;
reveals answers in teletext mode.
ESwitches between picture formats.
PIP Key has no function.
AV Opens the pre-selection for AV channels.
Then selection with P+ or P-.
Switches to double character size in teletext
mode
dSound on/off (mute).
iCalls up the »MAIN MENU«;
switches to the previous menu.
ZZap function.
P+, P- Switches the television on from standby;
selects stations step by step;
moves the cursor in the menus up and down.
4 3 Adjusts the volume;
moves the cursor left/right.
OK Calls up the preset channels;
activates various functions.
TXT Switches between teletext and TV modes
TV-G Key has no function.
zSelects various picture settings;
selects a page in teletext mode.
¥Displays the time;
selects a page in teletext mode.
3Selects a page in teletext mode.
FSelects various audio settings;
selects a page in teletext mode.
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SCAN Key has no function.
PAT Page stop in teletext mode.
SSelects the sub-pages in teletext mode.
PUpdates a page in teletext mode.
DR, DVD Switches to operation of a GRUNDIG digital
receiver, GRUNDIG digital receiver with hard
disk (PDR), GRUNDIG DVD player or GRUNDIG
DVD recorder.
Keep the appropriate button (»DR«, »DVD«)
pressed down. Then press the appropriate button.
Note:
The »DR« button has been programmed for
operating a GRUNDIG digital receiver (remote
control level 1).
The »DVD« button has been programmed for
operating a GRUNDIG DVD player.
You can change this programming, see »AUX«
button.
The functions available depend on the model of
the device you are using.
Just try it out.
AUX Programming the remote control for the operation
of external devices.
Press »AUX« and hold it down and press three
numerical buttons to enter the appropriate code:
»1«, »2«, »3« for a GRUNDIG DVD player.
»4«, »5«, »6« for a GRUNDIG DVD recorder.
»1«, »4«, »7« for a GRUNDIG digital receiver
(remote control level 1).
»2«, »5«, »8« for a GRUNDIG digital receiver
(remote control level 2).
»3«, »6«, »9« for a GRUNDIG digital receiver
with hard disk (PDR).
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Setting television channels automatically
The television set is equipped with an automatic channel search
system.
You start the search and can then sort the television channels into
your order of preference.
99 preset positions are provided, to which you can assign television
channels from the antenna or from the cable connection.
1Press »8«, »1…0« or »P+« or »P-« to switch on the device from
standby mode.
– The »LANGUAGE« menu appears when the television is first
switched on.
Hint:
If the »LANGUAGE« menu does not appear on the screen, then
set it in accordance with the chapter on resetting all television
channels on page 31.
2Select language with »4« or »3« and press »OK« to confirm.
– The »COUNTRY SELECTION« menu appears.
3Press »P+«, »P-«, »4« or »3« to select the country and »OK«
to confirm.
– The search begins. It may last a few minutes, depending on the
number of television stations found.
– After the search the television switches to channel position 1
and the »PROGRAM TABLE« menu appears.
Changing stored channels
You can delete channels that have been stored more than once dur-
ing the automatic search. You can also store channels in a different
preset position, change or enter the name of a channel as well as
skip channels.
Deleting channels
1In the »PROGRAM TABLE« menu, select the station to be deleted
with »P+«, »P-«, »4« or »3«.
2Highlight the channel with »F« (blue).
3Press »F« (blue) to delete the channel.
Note:
To delete other stations, repeat steps 1and 3.
COUNTRY SELECTION
BELGIUM NORGE
CZECH REP. ÖSTERREICH
DANMARK POLSKA
DEUTSCHLAND PORTUGAL
ELLADA SCHWEIZ
ESPAÑA SUOMI
FRANCE SVERIGE
HUNGARY TÜRKİYE
IRELAND U. K.
ITALIA . . . . . . . .
NETHERLANDS
START AUTOPROGRAMMING
BACK
PROGRAM TABLE
00 05 SAT1 10
01 ARD 06 PRO 7 11
02 ZDF 07 ARTE 12
03 BR 08 HSE 13
04 RTL 09 14
SELECT BACK
GSKIP GNAME
GMOVE GDELETE
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
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Sorting television channels
1In the »PROGRAM TABLE« menu, select the channel to be moved
with with »P+«, »P-«, »4« or »3«.
2Highlight the channel with »¥« (green).
3Select a new channel position by pressing »P+«, »P-«, »4« or
»3« and then press »¥« to confirm.
– All of the channels that follow move up one position.
Note:
To sort the other television channels repeat steps 1to 3.
Entering the channel names
(maximum of 5 characters)
1In the »PROGRAM TABLE« menu, select the desired channel with
»P+«, »P-«, »4« or »3«.
2Highlight the channel with »3« (yellow).
3Select letters or numbers with »P+« or »P-«, move to the next
position with »4« or »3« and repeat.
4Store the channel name with »3« (yellow).
Note:
To enter additional channel names, repeat steps 1to 4.
Skipping television channels
You can mark television channels which should be skipped during se-
lection with »P+« or »P-«. A selection with the number keys is also
possible.
1In the »PROGRAM TABLE« menu, select the desired channel with
»P+«, »P-«, »4« or »3«.
2Highlight the channel with »z« (red).
– The station is now displayed in red.
– You can deselect the selected channel by pressing the red
button again.
Concluding the settings
1Press »i« to finish the settings.
PROGRAM TABLE
00 05 SAT1 10
01 ARD 06 PRO 7 11
02 ZDF 07 ARTE 12
03 BR 08 HSE 13
04 RTL 09 14
SELECT BACK
GSKIP GNAME
GMOVE GDELETE
PROGRAM TABLE
00 05 SAT1 10
01 ARD 06 PRO 7 11
02 ZDF 07 ARTE 12
03 BR 08 HSE 13
04 RTL 09 14
SELECT BACK
GSKIP GNAME
GMOVE GDELETE
PROGRAM TABLE
00 05 SAT1 10
01 ARD 06 PRO 7 11
02 ZDF 07 ARTE 12
03 BR 08 HSE 13
04 RTL 09 14
SELECT BACK
GSKIP GNAME
GMOVE GDELETE

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Picture settings
1Press »i« to open the »MAIN MENU«.
– The »MAIN MENU« appears.
2Select »PICTURE« with »P+« or »P-« and confirm with »OK«.
– The »PICTURE« menu appears.
Brightness, contrast, colour and sharpness
1Select »BRIGHTNESS«, »CONTRAST«, »COLOUR« or »SHARP-
NESS« with »P+« or »P-« and press »4« or »3« to change the
setting.
Note:
The »BRIGHTNESS«, »CONTRAST«, »COLOUR« and »SHARP-
NESS« settings can only be adjusted if the »SABC« function is
disabled.
DNR (noise reduction)
You can improve the picture quality if the TV or video signal is poor.
1Select »DNR« with »P+« or »P-« and adjust the setting with »4«
or »3«.
Tint
Compensates for colour discrepancies in NTSC programmes.
1Select »TINT« with »P+« or »P-« and adjust the setting with »4«
or »3«.
Colour temperature
You can change the colour from warm to cold hues.
1Select »COLOUR TEMPERATURE« with »P+« or »P-« and press
»4« or »3« to adjust the setting.
NCM (Natural Colour Management)
Improves the colour saturation.
1Select »NCM« with »P+« or »P-« and press »4« or »3« to select
»ON«.
SABC (Scene Adaptive Brightness Control)
Automatic brightness, contrast, colour and sharpness setting.
1Select »SABC« with »P+« or »P-« and press »4« or »3« to select
»ON«.
Dynamic Contrast
The background illumination is adjusted according to the picture
content in order to optimise the contrast.
1Select »DYNAMIC CONTRAST« with »P+« or »P-« and press
»4« or »3« to select »ON«.
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
COLOUR
SHARPNESS
DNR LOW
TINT
COLOUR TEMPERATURE NORMAL
NCM ON
SABC ON
DYNAMIC CONTRAST ON
BACKLIGHT
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Backlight
You can change the backlight of your LCD television.
1Select »BACKLIGHT« with »P+« or »P-« and press »4« or »3«
to adjust the setting.
Note:
The backlight can only be adjusted if the »DYNAMIC CONTRAST«
function is not active.
Finishing the settings
1Press »i« to finish the settings.

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Audio settings
1Press »i« to open the »MAIN MENU«.
– The »MAIN MENU« appears.
2Select »SOUND« with »P+« or »P-« and confirm with »OK«.
– The »SOUND« menu appears.
Volume, Bass, Treble and Balance
1Select »VOLUME«, »BASS«, »TREBLE« or »BALANCE« with »P+«
or »P-« and adjust the setting with »4« or »3«.
Stereo / two channel, mono
If the device receives two channel programmes, e.g. a film with the
original sound on sound channel B (display: »DUAL II«) and the
dubbed version on sound channel A (display: »DUAL I«), you can
select the sound channel you desire.
If the device receives stereo or Nicam programmes, it switches
automatically to stereo sound (display: »STEREO«).
You can switch the sound to »MONO« if the stereo reception
quality is poor.
1Select »SOUND TYPE« with »P+« or »P-« and adjust the setting
with »4« or »3«.
Stereo width
Widens the audio output for stereo programmes and improves the
sound with mono reception.
1Select »SOUND MODE« with »P+« or »P-«.
2Select the setting »Spatial« with »4« or »3«.
Automatic volume
The television channels broadcast at different volumes. The automatic
volume limiting (AVL) function means the volume is kept the same
when you switch between channels.
1Select »AVL« with »P+« or »P-« and then select »On« with »4«
or »3«.
Concluding the settings
1Press »i« to finish the settings.
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SOUND
VOLUME
BALANCE
SOUND TYPE STEREO
SOUND MODE NORMAL
AVL OFF
BASS
TREBLE
HEADPHONE
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Basic functions
Switching on and off
1Press »8«, »1…0« or »P+« or »P-« to switch on the device from
standby mode.
2Press the »8« button to switch the television to standby mode.
Selecting channels
1Use »1…0« to select channels directly.
2Press »P+« or »P-« to move up and down channels.
3Open the channel list by pressing »OK«, select the station with
»P+« or »P-« and press »OK« to confirm.
– The display disappears automatically after a short while.
Selecting AV channels
1Call up the »SOURCE« menu with »AV«.
2Select the desired AV channel position with »P+« or »P-« and
press »OK« to confirm.
3Switch back to the television channel with »1…0«.
Adjusting the volume
1Adjust the volume with »4« or »3«.
Muting
1Use »p« to switch the sound off (mute) and to switch it on again.
Displaying time
1You can display the time by pressing the »¥« button.
Displaying information
1Press »?« to display the information.
– The display disappears automatically after a short while.
Picture settings
You can select different picture settings.
1Select the desired picture setting from »USER«, »SOFT«, »NAT-
URAL« or »RICH« with »z«.
– You can alter the »USER« picture setting, see the ”Picture
settings” chapter on page 13.
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Audio settings
You can select different audio settings.
1Select the desired sound setting from »USER«, »MUSIC«,
»SPORTS«, »CINEMA« or »SPEECH« with »F«.
– You can alter the »USER« sound settings, see the ”Audio set-
tings” chapter on page 15.
Zapping function
This function enables you to switch or zap between the two TV stati-
ons you last selected ( select with »1…0« directly).
1Press »1…0« to select the TV station.
2Press »1…0« to switch to another TV station.
3Press »Z« to switch between both TV stations.
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Changing the picture format
The television automatically switches to the 16:9 format if this
format is detected via the Euro-AV socket.
1Select the picture format with »E«. The selected picture
format, for example »16:9«, appears on the screen.
– You can choose between the following picture formats:
»AUTO« format
The picture format is automatically switched to »16:9« for 16:9
programmes.
For programmes in 4:3 format, the picture automatically fills the
screen.
»16:9« and »14:9« formats
During programmes in 4:3 format, the picture is stretched horizon-
tally if »16:9« or »14:9« is selected.
The picture geometry is stretched horizontally.
With actual 16:9 signal sources (from a set-top box on the Euro-AV
socket) the picture fills the screen completely and with the correct
geometry.
»4:3« format
The picture is shown in 4:3 format.
»LETTERBOX« format
The letterbox setting is especially suitable for programmes in 16:9
format.
The black borders which are usually at the top and bottom of the
screen are eliminated, 4:3 pictures fill the screen.
The transmitted pictures are enlarged, but are slightly cropped at the
top and bottom. The picture geometry remains unchanged.
»SUBTITLE« format
If you cannot read the subtitles which appear on the bottom of the
screen, then select »SUBTITLE«.
»PANORAMA« format
During programmes in 4:3 format the picture is stretched horizon-
tally if the »PANORAMA« function is selected. The picture geometry
is stretched horizontally.
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FLOF text and normal text mode
1Press »TXT« to switch to teletext mode.
2Use »1…0« to enter the page number directly or »P+« and
»P-« to switch up and down pages (to return to page 100, press
»i«).
Note:
At the bottom of the screen, you will see an information line
consisting of a red, green and, depending on the station, yellow
and blue text field. Your remote control has buttons with the
corresponding colours.
3Press »z« (red), »¥« (green), »3« (yellow) or »F« (blue) to
select a teletext page. This depends on the options in the infor-
mation line.
4Press »TXT« to switch off teletext mode.
Additional functions
Skipping the waiting time
While a page is being searched for, you can switch to the television
channel.
1Enter the teletext page number using »1…0« and then press »P«.
– As soon as the page is found, the page number is displayed.
2Press »P« to switch to the teletext page.
Increasing character size
If you have difficulty reading the text on the screen, you can double
the character size.
1To enlarge the character size of a teletext page, press »AV«
repeatedly.
Page stop
A multiple page may contain several sub-pages, which are auto-
matically scrolled by the transmitting station.
1Stop the sub-pages with »PAT«.
2Press »PAT« to quit the function.
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Calling up a sub-page directly
If the selected teletext page contains further pages, the number
of the current sub-page as well as the total number of pages is
displayed.
1Call up the sub-pages with »S«.
2Press »1…0« to enter the sub-menu.
3Press »S« to quit the function.
Reveal answer
Certain teletext pages contain ”hidden answers” or information
which can be called up.
1Display information with »?«.
2Conceal information with »?«.
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