JVC LT-26DY8ZG User manual
INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
LT-26DY8ZG
WIDE LCD PANEL TV
Digital Video
Broadcasting
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Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting
Project (1991 to 1996) Number: 4899
©2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0807TKH-VT-VT
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TV CON PANEL LCD PANORÁMICO DIGITAL INTEGRADO MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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TV LCD GRAND ÉCRAN NUMÉRIQUE INTÉGRÉE MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
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Contents
Analogue Teletext ................................... 32
To operate Teletext ............................... 32
To select a page of Teletext .................. 32
To Select Index Page ........................... 32
Searching for a teletext page while
watching TV .......................................... 32
To Select Double eight Text ............... 32
To Reveal concealed Information ...... 33
To Stop Automatic Page Change ......... 33
To Select a Subcode Page .................. 33
To exit Teletext ...................................... 33
Fastext and Toptext .............................. 33
Connect Peripheral Equipment ............. 33
igh Definition ..................................... 33
Via The Scart ........................................ 34
Via Aerial Input ...................................... 34
Decoder................................................ 34
TV and Video Recorder ........................ 34
Playback NTSC .................................... 34
Copy Facility ......................................... 34
Search for and Store the Test Signal
of the Video Recorder .......................... 34
Camera and Camcorder ..................... 34
Connect the Decoder to the Video
Recorder .............................................. 34
Connecting eadphones .................... 35
Connecting External Equipment .......... 35
Tips .......................................................... 35
Care of the Screen ............................... 35
Poor Picture .......................................... 35
No Picture ............................................. 35
Sound ................................................... 35
Remote Control .................................... 35
No Solution .......................................... 35
If the TV will not be turned on ............... 35
Antenna Connections ............................. 36
Peripheral Equipment Connections ...... 36
Specifications ......................................... 37
Safet Precautions ................................... 2
Preparation ............................................ 2
Information for Users on Disposal of Old
Equipment ................................................. 4
Where to install ........................................ 5
Important Information .............................. 6
Remote Control Buttons ........................... 7
Peripheral Equipment Connections ........ 8
LCD TV and Control Buttons .................... 9
Features .................................................. 10
Getting Started ........................................ 11
Initial Settings ......................................... 13
T-V LINK ................................................ 14
Basic Operations .................................... 15
Operating while watching DTV .............. 17
Everyday Operation .............................. 17
Digital Teletext ...................................... 18
DTV Menus .............................................. 19
Timers (DTV Timer Recording) ........... 19
Configuration ....................................... 21
MENU ................................................... 21
Edit PR List .......................................... 23
Installation ............................................ 24
Common Interface ............................... 26
Analogue TV Menu S stem .................... 26
Picture menu ........................................ 26
Sound menu ........................................ 27
Feature menu ....................................... 27
Install menu ......................................... 28
Source menu ....................................... 30
Other Features........................................ 31
TV Status .............................................. 31
Mute Indicator ....................................... 31
Freeze Picture ...................................... 31
Zoom Modes ........................................ 31
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Safety Precautions
Preparation
Use this device in moderate climates.
Please read the following recommended
safety precautions carefully for your safety.
1.Power Source
The TV set should be operated only from a
220-240 V AC, 50 z outlet. Ensure that you
select the correct voltage setting for your con-
venience.
2.Power Cord
Do not place the set, a piece of furniture, etc.
on the power cord (mains lead) or pinch the
cord. andle the power cord by the plug. Do
not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and
never touch the power cord when your hands
are wet as this could cause a short circuit or
electric shock. Never make a knot in the cord
or tie it with other cords. The power cords
should be placed in such a way that they are
not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power
cord can cause fire or give you an electric
shock. When it is damaged and needs to be
changed, it should be done by qualified per-
sonnel.
3.Moisture and Water
Do not use this device in a humid and damp
place (avoid the bathroom, the sink in the
kitchen, and near the washing machine). Do
not expose this equipment to rain or water, as
this may be dangerous and do not place ob-
jects filled with liquids, such as flower vases,
on top. Avoid from dripping or splashing.
If any solid object or liquid falls into the cabi-
net, unplug the TV and have it checked by quali-
fied personnel before operating it any further.
4.Cleaning
Before cleaning, unplug the TV set from the
wall outlet. Do not use liquid or aerosol clean-
ers. Use soft and dry cloth.
5. Ventilation
The slots and openings on the TV set are in-
tended for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation. To prevent overheating, these open-
ings must not be blocked or covered in any-
way.
6. Heat and Fla es
The set should not be placed near to open
flames and sources of intense heat, such as
an electric heater. Ensure that no naked flame
sources, such as lighted candles, are placed
on top of the TV. Batteries shall not be exposed
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
7. Lightning
In case of storm and lightning or when going
on holiday, disconnect the power cord from
the wall outlet.
8. Replace ent Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement
parts which are specified by the manufacturer
or have the same specifications as the origi-
nal one. Unauthorized substitutions may re-
sult in fire, electrical shock, or other hazards.
9. Servicing
Please refer all servicing to qualified person-
nel. Do not remove the cover yourself as this
may result in an electric shock.
10. Waste Disposal
Instructions for waste disposal:
Packaging and packaging aids are recyclable
and should principally be recycled. Packag-
ing materials, such as foil bag, must be kept
away from children.
Battery, including those which are heavy
metal-free, should not be disposed of with
household waste. Please dispose of used
battery in an environmentally sound man-
ner. Find out about the legal regulations
which apply in your area.
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Cold cathode fluoresant lamp in LCD PANEL
contains a small amount of mercury; please
follow local ordinates or regulations for dis-
posal.
11. Disconnecting the Device
The mains plug is used to disconnect TV set
from the mains and therefore it must remain
readily operable.
12. Headphone Volu e
Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
13. Installation
To prevent injury, this device must be securely
attached to the wall in accordance with the
installation instructions when mounted to the
wall (if the option is available).
"The LCD panel is ver high technolog prod-
uct with about a million thin film transistors,
giving ou fine picture details. Occasionall ,
a few non-active pixels ma appear on the
screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red.
Please note that this does not affect the per-
formance of our product."
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TV AT STANDBY OR
OPERATING WHEN YOU LEAVE YOUR
HOUSE
Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and
standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company
of Japan, Limited is:
JVC Technology Centre Europe Gmb
Postfach 10 05 52
61145 Friedberg
Germany
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WARNING
Do not allow children to hang from the TV, place their
elbows on the TV or lean against the TV. Doing so
may cause the TV to fall over and lead to injuries.
CAUTION:
Securely plug the power cord into an AC outlet to avoid electric shock or damage to the unit.
Make enough room for inserting and removing the power plug. Place the TV as close to the
outlet as possible. The main power supply for this TV is controlled by inserting or removing
the power plug.
The power switch on the right side of the TV does not fully isolate the TV from the main power
supply.
If you do not use this TV for a long period of time, be sure to disconnect the power plug from
the AC outlet.
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Where to install
WARNING
Onl use a VESA 200x400 compatible mounting unit(optional) when installing this TV on the
wall.
Make sure the TV is installed on the wall b a skilled installer.
Locate the TV away from direct sunlight and strong lights, soft, indirect lighting is recommended
for comfortable viewing. Place on a sturdy platform, the mounting surface should be flat and
steady, it should then be secured to the wall with a sturdy tie using the hook on the back of the
TV, this will prevent it from falling over. Use curtains or blinds to prevent direct sunlight falling on
the screen.
A floor and table top stand are available for this television, or and angled bracket which enables
the TV to be wall-mounted.
The LCD display panels are manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technol-
ogy, however sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or have
luminous spots. This is not a sign of a malfunction.
Make sure the TV is located in a position where it cannot be pushed or hit by objects, as
pressure will break or damage the screen.
Leave off the cover of the rear of the TV when mounting the TV on the wall.
Distance Reco endation
Install the TV on solid horizontal surface such as a table or desk.
For ventilation, leave a space of at least 10 cm free all around the set. To prevent any fault and
unsafe situations, please do not place any objects on top of the set.
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Important Information
Please take note
EXCLUSION CLAUSE
JVC shall under no circumstances be liable for loss and/or damage to the product caused
by:
fire;
earthquake;
accidental damage;
intentional misuse of the product;
use of the product in improper conditions;
loss and/or damage caused to the product whilst in the possession of a third party;
any damage or loss caused as a result of the owner s failure and/or neglect to follow the
instructions set out in the owners manual;
any loss or damage caused directly as a result of misuse or malfunction of the product
when used simultaneously with associated equipment;
Furthermore, under no circumstances shall JVC be liable for any consequential loss and/
or damage including but not limited to the following, loss of profit, interruption of business,
the loss of recorded data whether caused during normal operation or misuse of the
product.
WARNING! NEVER LEAVE A
STATIONARY IMAGE ON THE
SCREEN
If stationary images generated by TELETEXT,
C ANNEL IDENTIFICATION LOGOS,
COMPUTER DISPLAYS, VIDEO GAMES, ON
SCREEN MENUS, etc. are left on the TV
screen for any length of time, they could
become permanently ingrained.
If you use your television to display completely
still images, or moving pictures which have a
permanent still image superimposed e.g.
broadcast network logos, it is always
advisable to reduce BOT the brightness and
contrast settings.
Care and disposal
Cleaning the screen and cabinet...
Turn off the power, clean the screen and
cabinet with a soft, dry cloth. We
recommend that you do not use any
proprietary polishes or solvents on the
screen or cabinet as this may cause
damage.
Disposal...
When the set reaches the end of its
useful life please dispose of it in
accordance with Local Government
Regulations or at a recycling centre.
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Remote Control Buttons
/ I = (Standby) button
TV / VCR / DVD Switch
Number buttons
AV button
Colour button
MENU = Menu button
= Cursor Up button
OK button
= Cursor Right button
BACK = Back button
= Volume - /+ buttons
GUIDE button
TV/RADIO = No Function
= SUBTITLE button
I/II = Audio Language
= yper Sound On/Off button
ZOOM = Zoom button
buttons
DTV / VCR / DVD / Teletext Control buttons
P buttons
= Cursor Down button
= Teletext button
= Cursor Left button
TV / DTV button
= Information Button / T-V Link in
Program Menu
= Mute button
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Video Input
Audio Inputs (L / R)
eadphone
Audio Line Outs
SPDIFF (Digital Audio Out)
EXT-6 Audio Input
Antenna
Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Inputs (EXT-3)
Audio Inputs L / R (EXT-3 / 5)
Scart 1
Scart 2
For service use only
DMI Inputs
CI (Common Interface) Slot
Peripheral Equipment Connections
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FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW
LCD V and Control Buttons
SIDE VIEW
Note: If the power lamp is unlit,
press the power switch.
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Features
Remote controlled colour television.
DTV (Digital terrestrial broadcasting (DBV-T))
100 programmes from V F, U F bands or cable channels can be preset.
It can tune cable channels.
Connecting DMI Devices is available.
Controlling the TV is very easy by its menu driven system.
It has 2 Scart sockets for external devices (such as video, video games, audio set, etc.)
Stereo sound system (German+Nicam).
Full function Teletext.
Fastext (1000 Pages), TOP text.
eadphone connection.
Direct channel access.
A.P.S. (Automatic Programming System).
All programmes can be named.
Forward or backward automatic tuning.
Sleep timer.
Child Lock.
Automatic sound mute when no transmission.
NTSC Playback.
AV in are available.
When no valid signal is detected, after 5 minutes the TV switches itself automatically to stand-
by mode.
PLL (Frequency Search).
3D Comb Filter (Optional).
Audio Outs.
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Getting Started
Follow Step 1 to 3 to set up our TV:
Step 1: Checking the accessories supplied
Remote control unit x 1
AA/R6 battery x 2
Step 2: Inserting atteries
Remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote control by gently pulling upwards
from the indicated part.
Insert two AA/R6 dry cell or equivalent type of batteries inside.
Replace the battery cover.
NOTE: Remove the batteries from remote control when it is not to be used for a long
period.Otherwise it can be damaged due to any leakage of battery.
Old batteries must be disposed in a designated area. If performance of the remote control
reduces, replace the batteries with the correct type. Do not combine a used, old battery or a new
one or mixed battery types. Remove dead batteries immediately to prevent acid from leaking
into the battery compartment.
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The stand can be removed by loosing the screws with a screwdriver when mounting the TV on
a wall.
Spread a soft cloth on a flat table and then place the TV on the cloth with the screen facing
downwards when you remove the stand.
Leave off the cover over the CI slot of the TV before mounting the TV on the wall.
Step 3: Connecting the Aerial
It is necessary to connect aerial to watch TV. You can connect the aerial to your TV as illustrated
below.
Please see Peripheral Equipment Connections section for connections to other devices.
This TV is set to providing 5 volts to an antenna as default. Therefore you can use the antenna
which requires 5 volts to be powered.
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Initial Settings
Press the power switch on the right side of the
TV to turn the TV on.
If the TV will not be turned on, press the standby
button on the remote control.
When the TV is first turned on, it goes into the
initial settings mode. Follow the instructions
on the screen display to make the initial set-
tings.
Note: If the TV does not go into the initial settings mode this
is because your TV has already been turned on for the first
time. (Perform the initial settings with INSTALLATION
(see page 24) in the DTV menu and AUTOSTORE (Ana
logue) (see page 29) in the PROGRAM menu.)
Because this is the first time that DTV (Digital
terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T)) has been
used, there are no channels stored in the
memory and below information will be dis-
played on the screen.
By pressing or buttons highlight the
country or language and select by pressing
or buttons. Press OK button.
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sage appears on the screen.
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The DTV will automatically tune to the trans-
missions channels This process will take
about five minutes. To cancel searching, you
can press MENU button at any time during the
process.
HINT: Depending on the reception conditions
in your particular area, you may find that the
list of channels found includes one or more
repeated names. This is because the receiver
may detect and store some channels, includ-
ing those it cannot receive clearly, from adja-
cent areas alongside the strong channels from
a transmitter nearby. This is not a problem
and the weaker channels can be deleted from
the receiver later, as described in - Edit PR
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When the automatic search has finished,
the EDIT PR LIST menu appears.
If you want to, you can now edit the
programme numbers (PR) using the EDIT
PR LIST function. For details, see Edit PR
List section.
If you do not want to edit programme num-
bers (PR), go to the next step.
3. Press the MENU button.
The EDIT PR LIST menu disappears and the
following message appears.
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If you select Yes, Analogue terrestrial broad-
casting AUTO PROGRAM window is displayed.
When you cancel the AUTO PROGRAM, se-
lect country setting then press the BLUE but-
ton.
Country options are available as following:
D(Germany),DK (Denmark), E (Spain), F
(France), UK (United Kingdom), GR (Greece),
UN ( ungary), I (Italy), N (Norway), NL (Neth-
erlands), P (Portugal), PL (Poland), S (Swe-
den), SL (Slovenia), SK (Slovak), TR (Turkey),
EIR (Ireland), LUX (Luxemburg), CRO
(Croatia), BL (Bulgaria), ? (Other), A (Austria),
B (Belgium), C (Switzerland), CZE (Czech).
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do not want to delete your existing programme
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will appear on the screen. In the programme
list you will see the programme numbers and
names assigned to the programmes.
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If you do not accept the locations and/or the
programme names of programmes, you can
change them in Program table. For details see
the Program table section.
If you do not have a T-V LINK compatible VCR,
press MENU button to exit the menu.
If you have a T-V LINK compatible VCR con-
nected to the EXT-2 terminal, press but-
ton to display T-V LINK menu. Then follow the
operating procedure Downloading data to
VCR in the following T-V LINK section.
T-V LINK
When a T-V LINK compatible VCR connected
to the EXT-2 terminal on the TV, it is easier to
set up the VCR and to view videos. T-V LINK
uses the following features:
To use T-V LINK functions
A T-V LINK compatible VCR means a JVC
video cassette recorder with the T-V LINK logo,
or with one of the following logos. For details
see your VCR instruction manual.
Q-LINK (A trademark of Panasonic Corpora-
tion)
Data Logic (A trademark of Metz Corpora-
tion)
Eas Link (A trademark of Philips Corpora-
tion)
Megalogic (A trademark of Grundig Corpo-
ration)
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SMARTLINK (A trademark of Sony Corpora-
tion).
Only VCR equipments are corresponded with
T-V LINK
Downloading data to VCR:
The VCR will automatically download the reg-
istered data on the TV channels from the TV.
This means you do not need to set up the
programme channels on your VCR manually.
The T-V LINK menu will be displayed when
you press the button while PROGRAM
menu is displayed.
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If you do not have a T-V LINK compatible VCR,
select Cancel and press or OK button to
exit the menu.
Select continue and press or OK button
to start downloading data to VCR. TRANS-
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load was not performed correctly. Before try-
ing to download again, check that:
The VCR power is turned on.
The VCR is T-V LINK compatible.
The VCR is connected to EXT-2.
The scart cable is fully wired.
Direct REC:
You can easily record to VCR the images that
you are watching on the TV. For details, read
the manual for your VCR. Use your VCR con-
trols you can not carry out Direct REC using
your TV control.
When you press the following buttons ( / I,
, TV / DTV, , AV, MENU, (SUBTITLE),
GUIDE, BACK, / , number buttons)
during recording, a message appears ask-
ing if you want to stop recording or not. Press
OK button to stop recording or BLUE button to
continue recording.
Do not turn the TV off in the following cases:
When recording images from an external
device connected to TV (For example
camcorder).
When recording a TV channel after it has
been unscrambled on a decoder.
When recording a TV channel by using the
TVs output because the VCRs own tuner
can not properly receive that channel.
When recording DTV.
TV autopower on/VCR image view:
When the VCR starts playing, the TV automati-
cally turns on and images from EXT-1 and
EXT-2 appear on the screen.
This function does not happen if your TVs main
power is turned off. Set your TVs main power
to on (StandBy Mode).
Basic Operations
Turn the TV on/off
Turn on the power switch on the right side of
the TV.
The power lamp lights red and The TV is in
standby mode.
Press the Standby button on the remote con-
trol handset.
The power lamp lights green and TV is turned
on.
Note:
You can also press the / button
on the TV to turn the TV on from the standby
mode.
If you turn the power switch off when the TV is
on, you can turn the TV on by turning the
power switch on.
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To turn the TV off
Press the Standby button on the remote con-
trol unit.
The TV is in standby mode and the power
lamp lights red.
Turn off the power switch on the right side of
the TV.
The TV is turned off the main power and the
power lamp goes off.
Note:
The power switch does not fully isolate the TV
from the main power supply. To turn off the
main power supply completely, disconnect the
power plug from the AC outlet.
You can operate your TV using both the re-
mote control and TV buttons.
Operation with the buttons on the TV
Volume Setting
Press - button to decrease volume or
+ button to increase volume, so a vol-
ume level scale (slider) will be displayed at
the middle of the bottom on the screen.
Programme Selection
Press button to select the next pro-
gramme or button to select the previ-
ous programme.
Switching input mode
Pressing TV/AV button will change the input
mode.
Entering Main Menu
Press MENU/OK button to enter Main menu.
In the Main menu select submenu using
or button and enter the sub-
menu using - or + button. To learn
the usage of the menus, refer to the Menu
System sections.
Operation with Re ote Control
The remote control of your TV is designed to
control all the functions of the model you se-
lected. The functions will be described in ac-
cordance with the menu system of your TV.
Functions of the menu system are described
in following sections.
Volume Setting
Press + button to increase volume.
Press - button to decrease volume.
A volume level scale (slider) will be displayed
in the middle at the bottom of the screen.
Programme Selection (Previous or next
programme)
Press button to select the previous
programme.
Press button to select the next
programme.
Programme Selection (direct access):
Press digit buttons on the remote control to
select programmes between 0 and 9. TV will
switch to the selected programme. To select
programmes between 10 - 99, press the digit
buttons consecutively which programme you
want to select (eg. for programme 27, first
press 2 and then 7). When it is late to press
second digit button only the first digit
programme will be displayed. The limit of the
delay time is 3 seconds.
Example: PR6 press 6, PR12 press 1
and 2.
Press directly the programme number to
reselect single digit programmes.
Hint: The channel list numbers are assigned by the broad
casters. Because not all channels are broadcast free to air
and stored by the receiver, the channel list numbers do not
run continuously. The fifteenth channel in the list, for ex
ample, may not be channel number 15 but channel number
17.
Hint: If you enter a number which does not correspond to a
stored channel, the next valid channel number is selected
instead. If you enter a number greater than the highest
numbered channel in the channel list, the DTV will select the
last channel in the list.
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Operating while watching
D V
Pressing the TV/DTV button at any time while
watching television programmes will switch
the TV set between displaying the digital ter-
restrial television broadcasting and its nor-
mal analogue broadcasting.
It is also used to switch to the last watched DTV
from the EXT mode. For example; if a DVD
player is connected with a SCART cable and
powered on, then the DTV will automatically
switch to EXT mode. The DTV will switch to the
last watched DTV if DVD player is switched off
or the TV/DTV button is pressed.
EVERYDAY OPERATION
While using the DTV to the full, there are great
many buttons to use in different situations.
Many of the menu screens displayed by the
DTV have reminders as to which button do
what, at the base of the screen. In addition,
many screens have further help available which
is displayed when the button is pressed,
as prompted at the bottom of the screen.
INFORMATION BANNER
Whenever you change channel, using the
/ buttons or the number buttons,
an information banner is displayed at the bot-
tom of the screen. This will remain on the
screen for approximately three seconds. The
information banner can also be displayed at
any time while watching TV by pressing the
button on the remote control. Pressing the
button again removes the banner.
Hint: Not all channels broadcast the programme
data. If the name and times of the programme is not
available then No Information is displayed in the
information banner.
The information banner gives a number of facts
on the channel selected and the programmes
on it. The name of the channel is displayed,
along with its channel list number and an in-
dication of the strength of the signal received
on this tuning channel.
The name and the start and finish time of the
programme currently showing on the selected
channel are given, and the current time.
Icons are also displayed in the information
banner if this channel is a favourite channel.
favorite channel icon
If the selected channel is locked, you must
enter the correct four digit code to view the
channel.
ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE (EPG)
Another way of selecting a channel is with the
electronic programme guide, or EPG. Like the
Channel List, the EPG screen displays a list
of the stored channels along with information
on what programmes are being broadcast.
Using the Electronic Programme Guide
EPG can display 8 days programme guide,
but in some areas only current and next
programme guide is displayed.
By using EPG, you can select the channel and
set the reminder for the programme which you
do not want to miss.
To display the EPG screen, press the GUIDE
button while watching DTV.
You can exit the EPG screen by pressing the
GUIDE button again or the MENU button.
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Current date and time
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Channel listings
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Selected date and time
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Programme name and broadcast time
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Brief description of the programme
The programme name, broadcast time and
a brief description of the programme are dis-
played for the programme chosen from the
channel listings.
Choosing Channel
1. Press or buttons to choose the
channel.
2. Press OK button.
The selected channel is displayed.
Programme Reminders
You can easily set the reminder so that you
will not miss the programme you want to watch.
1. Press or buttons to choose the
channel.
2. Press the Red and Green buttons to
change the time and Yellow and Blue but-
tons to change the date.
3. Press or buttons and then
or buttons to choose the
programme ou want to watch.
4. Press the OK button.
The reminder icon will be displayed on the
right side of the chosen programme name
and the setting is completed.
When the TV is being watched, it automati-
cally changes to the channel of the reminded
programme when the start time of the sched-
uled programme is reached.
This function does not work while you are
watching Analogue TV, peripheral equip-
ments or when the TV is Standby mode or
main power switched off.
To cancel the reminder setting
Display the EPG screen, choose a
programme which has the reminder icon, and
press the OK button.
Note:
Reminder events are ignored if any timer
event is active at that time.
You can not set the reminder for the
programme which has already started.
No Information is displayed for the
programme or channel which does not have
any information. You can not set the reminder
for these programmes.
DISPLAYING THE SUBTITLES
With DTV, some programmes are broadcast
with subtitles. Subtitles can be displayed when
watching these programmes.
Press the (SUBTITLE) button when
watching DTV.
Subtitle ON appears at the top-left of the
screen and, if programme has subtitles, the
subtitles are displayed.
When the (SUBTITLE) button is pressed
again, Subtitle OFF appears and the sub-
titles disappear.
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DIGITAL TELETEXT
Use of teletext and its functions are identical
to the analogue text system. Please do refer
to the Analogue teletext explanations.
Note: When subtitles are set as ON, teletext
service cannot be used in the Digital Mode. To
enable teletext, set subtitles OFF.
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D V Menus
The DTV menu can only be shown when
watching DTV. To display the DTV menu, do
the following:
1. Press MENU button.
The menu appears.
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Ti ers (DTV Ti er Recording)
By setting the timer, you can record a DTV
programme with a VCR connected to EXT-2
while you are out.
Before using DTV timer recording, the VCR
and TV must be connected correctly. For de-
tails, see T-V LINK section.
When you have a T-V LINK compatible VCR
connected to Ext-2, all you need to do is set
the TV timer settings and the programme
will be recorded.
By using Direct Rec of the T-V LINK func-
tion, the Direct Rec commands are sent from
the TV to the VCR to automatically start and
end the recording. It is not necessary to set
the timer on the VCR.
When your VCR is not T-V LINK compatible,
you also need to set the VCR timer settings
to match the TV timer settings.
The recording may not start and stop at ex-
actly the right times for some programmes.
It is recommended that you allow some lee-
way when setting the recording times.
Provided that the days and times are not the
same, you can set up to ten timer settings.
When subtitles are ON, the subtitles dis-
played with the broadcast will be recorded.
When you do not want to record the sub-
titles, you need to turn OFF the subtitles set-
tings beforehand ( See Displa ing the sub-
titles section).
During DTV timer recording, you are unable
to view the DTV menu.
1. Choose Timers and press the OK button.
The TIMER MENU appears.
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When the BACK button is pressed, the previ-
ous screen is returned to.
2. Press / buttons to choose the
timer number, and then press the OK but-
ton.
The timer setting window appears.
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