JVC LT-42DR9BJ User manual

USE TROUBLE?
SETTING
WATCHING DIGITAL CHANNELS
Before reading this manual
Read the separate user manual (INSTRUCTIONS), “Warning”
(P. 2), and understand how to use the TV safely. After that follow the
instructions in “Getting started” (P. 8) to connect the aerial and other
external devices to the TV, and configure the settings for the TV.
Digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T)
gDigital channels
Analogue terrestrial broadcasting (VHF / UHF) and
analogue cable TV
gAnalogue channels
zThis TV can receive digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T)
in the United Kingdom. Digital terrestrial broadcasting
(DVB-T) reception in other countries is not guaranteed.
zThe on-screen displays (including DTV menus) are in
English. No other languages are available.
Contents
This manual only provides information on
watching digital channels. Other information is
explained in the “INSTRUCTIONS”. Please read
both this manual and the “INSTRUCTIONS”
manual.
Note
Watching digital channels...........................................................2
Display the programme information .................................................... 4
View subtitles ...................................................................................... 4
Select audio language ........................................................................ 5
View teletext information.....................................................................5
Using EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) ................................6
Customising your TV ..................................................................8
Edit PR (Edit PR List).......................................................................... 9
Timer.................................................................................................10
Configuration..................................................................................... 12
Setup................................................................................................. 13
Installation.........................................................................................14
Troubleshooting........................................................................16
Technical information ...............................................................17
LCD
STB
AUDI O
F.T/L
TV/RADIO GUIDE
TV/DTV
TOP MENU
GUIDE
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The remote control buttons that can be used when watching the digital channels are as follows.
Mute.
Turn on / off (standby) the TV.
Enter channel / page number.
Display programme information. (P. 4)
Colour buttons.
Switch between digital / analogue channels.
Select a channel with PR List.
Select a channel.
Volume control.
View teletext. (P. 5)
Switch between TV / Radio.
Display the Electronic Programme Guide. (P. 6)
View subtitles. (P. 4)
Select audio. (P. 5)
For more information, please read the user manual (INSTRUCTIONS).
zButtons on the remote control unit or the TV buttons.
g“Remote control” (P. 4), “Names and functions of parts” (P. 6)
zTo watch pay-TV digital channels.
g“Watch pay-TV digital channels” (P. 8)
zTo soften the picture for daily use, change the “Picture Mode” setting in the “Picture” menu.
g“Picture Mode” (P. 26)
zUseful functions for everyday TV viewing.
g“Useful functions” (P. 22)
zAvailable functions in the menu.
g“Customising your TV” (P. 26)
Watching digital channels
LCD
TV/RADIO GUIDE
TV/DTV
TOP MENU
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Watching digital channels
zAdd a new station. g“Service Scan” (P. 14)
zEdit the “PR List” (digital channel list) according to your liking.
g“Edit PR (Edit PR List)” (P. 9)
zSome digital channels cannot be watched on this TV. g(P. 17)
1Turn on
zIf the remote control doesn’t work, confirm that the
mode is set to “TV”.
zPress again to turn the screen off and put the TV into standby mode.
zTo completely turn off the TV, unplug the power plug.
2Switch to digital channels 䡵Switch TV/RADIO
3Select a channel
The power lamp on the
TV lights.
TV/DTV
䡵Enter a channel number
E.g.
15:
1:
䡵Move up or down a channel
up
down
zYou can select only from your favourite channels
g“Favourite Mode” (P. 12)
PR List
PR List
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
BBC ONE
BBC TWO
Channel 4
five
ITV2
BBC THREE
BBC FOUR
ITV3
SKY THREE
ITV1
Bview
Aselect
zClose PR List
䡵Select with PR List
zYou can select only from your favourite channels
g“Favourite Mode” (P. 12)
zIf you cannot display the PR List by pressing the “OK” button, press
the “ ” button three times to display the PR List.
zDisplay only programmes which match your selected genre
g“Genre” (P. 7)
EPG
05/05
06/05
07/05
08/05
09/05
10/05
11/05
12/05
BBC ONE
14:00-15:00 News
4. Channel 4
5. five
6. ITV2
7. BBC THREE
9. ITV3
14:00 News
15:00 Golf
17:00 News
17:15 Music
18:00 Weather forecast
18:20 News
18:50 Soccer
20:20 News
20:30 Weather forecast
1. BBC ONE
2. BBC TWO
3. ITV1
8. BBC FOUR
Electronic Programme Guide 14:00 05/05/2008
Bview
Aselect
Channels
䡵Select with EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
Note
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zBy default, the language set in “Subtitle Language” (P. 12) is automatically
selected.
When not broadcast in that language, another broadcast language is
automatically selected.
zWhen no subtitles are broadcasted, “No Subtitles” is displayed.
䡵Switch to another language
: Special subtitles for the hearing impaired
Undefined : When the subtitle’s language cannot be identified
zThe language that can be selected depends on the broadcast.
Display the programme information
: Reception level Red Yellow Green
: Poor : Acceptable : Excellent
: TV programme : Radio programme
: Teletext is available. (P. 5)
t·u:t
u: :
Audio in another language is not available.
Other audio languages are available. (P. 5)
: Pay-TV channel
: Subtitles are available. (P. 4)
: More information about the programme is available. g
Dolby Digital : Dolby Digital signal is output from the DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT terminal. (P. 18)
14:00
BBC ONE
Next Golf
News
1Now : 14:00 - 15:00
: 15:00 - 17:00
Domestic news
World news
Economic information
Sport news flash
CH33
(No indication)
Symbols Name of station Symbols
zWhenever changing the channel,
“Programme Information” is displayed.
Channel Clock Programme
More information
z“PR List” appears.
䡵Symbols description
View subtitles
Subtitle Selection
Off
On
Aselect
Bset
: Don’t display
: Display
Off
On
Aselect “On”
Subtitle Selection
Off
On
Aselect
Bset
Gaelic
Welsh
English
Bnext
Watching digital channels
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By default, the language set in “Audio Language” (P. 12) is automatically
selected.
When not broadcast in that language, another broadcast language is
automatically selected.
䡵Switch to another language
: Special audio track for the visually impaired
Undefined: When the audio’s language cannot be identified
Dolby: Dolby Digital
zThe language that can be selected depends on the broadcast.
zPlease read ““Dolby Digital” output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
terminal” (P. 18) before selecting “Dolby”.
Select audio language
Audio Selection
English
Gaelic
Welsh
Aselect
Bset
View teletext information
Enter the
Teletext mode
Operate according to the screen indications.
You can use the buttons shown below.
Bset
Aselect
(red) (green) (yellow) (blue)
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You can find a digital channel programme from an eight-day programme
guide, check its information, and make a reservation. 䡵Check programme information
zThe programme information cannot be displayed if no programme
information is received.
1Display EPG 䡵Switch TV/RADIO
zEPG will be displayed only when viewing digital
channels.
2Find a programme
zThe channels and programme names shown in
the illustrations here are examples only.
LCD
TV/RADIO GUIDE
BBC ONE
14:00-15:00 News
5. five
6. ITV2
7. BBC THREE
9. ITV3
14:00 News
15:00 Golf
17:00 News
17:15 Music
18:00 Weather forecast
18:20 News
18:50 Soccer
20:20 News
20:30 Weather forecast
05/05
06/05
07/05
08/05
09/05
10/05
11/05
12/05
1. BBC ONE
2. BBC TWO
3. ITV1
4. Channel 4
8. BBC FOUR
Electronic Programme Guide 14:00 05/05/2008
Genre
Date Channel Programme
: TV : Radioor
select
Select a column
(Date / Channel /
Programme) select
Select a date / a channel /
a programme
Note
Select a programme
䡵Watch / listen to the programme
䡵Close EPG
g
Bview
Aselect a programme currently being broadcast
Genre icon
General
Movie
News
Entertainment
Sports
Children
Education
Leisure
Drama
Using EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
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Genre Display only programmes which match your
selected genre
1Display the genre list
2Select a genre
zMore than one genre can be selected.
䡵Single Select
zOnly one genre can be selected.
3Find a programme
zOnly programmes in the selected genre are displayed.
(green)
Aselect
Bset / cancel
All
General
Movie
News
Entertainment
Sports
Children
Education
Leisure
Drama
Genre
Csearch
Aselect
(red)
Bsearch
Electronic Programme Guide 14:00 05/05/2008
BBC ONE
15:00-17:00
Golf
4. Channel 4
5. five
6. ITV2
7. BBC THREE
9. ITV3
15:00 Golf
18:50 Soccer
22:30 Tennis
05/05
06/05
07/05
08/05
09/05
10/05
11/05
12/05
1. BBC ONE
2. BBC TWO
3. ITV1
8. BBC FOUR
Your selected genres are
displayed
Timer Reserve a programme to watch and record
1Select a programme
2Display the timer select menu
3Set “Timer”
gProceed to step 2in “Timer” (P. 10)
select
Select a column
(Date / Channel / Programme)
select
Select a date / a channel /
a programme
Please select timer
Record Remind
(red)
Bset
Aselect
Record : Reserve a programme to record
Remind : Reserve a programme to watch
BBC ONE
14:00-15:00 News
05/05
06/05
07/05
08/05
09/05
10/05
11/05
12/05
14:00 News
15:00 Golf
17:00 News
17:15 Music
18:00 Weather forecast
18:20 News
18:50 Soccer
20:20 News
20:30 Weather forecast
4. Channel 4
5. five
6. ITV2
7. BBC THREE
9. ITV3
1. BBC ONE
2. BBC TWO
3. ITV1
8. BBC FOUR
Electronic Programme Guide 14:00 05/05/2008
(red): Reserve to record
(blue): Reserve to watch
: Reserve to record
(Reservation time
is shorter than the
broadcasting time)
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zYou cannot
display the DTV
menus while the
“Record” timer is
in progress.
1Display the DTV menu
2Display the desired menu
3Change the setting
䡵 To enter an item’s menu
TV/DTV
TOP MENU
Note
Bset
Aselect
Select “DVB” (DTV)
Display the menu
bar
zIf you cannot display the DTV menu, switch
to digital channels.
Note
TV/DTV
DTV Menu
Timer
Edit PR
Configuration
Setup
Installation
select
Select Exit
MENU
OK
Navigate
Configuration
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Country United Kingdom
English
Menu Language
Audio Language English
Subtitle Language English
Enter PIN code
Favourite Mode Off
䡵To the
previous
screen
g
select
change
Select Exit
MENU
OK
Navigate
Service Scan
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Automatic
Service
Scan
_ _
Start Channel
_ _
Stop Channel
Add
Mode
Start Scan
select
(E.g. Service Scan)
4Close the menu
䡵When entering the PIN code
When watching digital channels or changing DTV menu settings, it
may be necessary for you to enter a PIN code.
Once a PIN code has been entered, there is no need to enter it again
until the TV is turned off.
zThe default PIN code is “0000”.
zYou can set your own PIN code. g“Enter PIN code” (P. 12)
䡵When a message with option selections appears
䡵When an information message appears
This function is locked.
Please enter PIN code
Scan completed! Store services?
Yes No Bset
Aselect
PIN code changed
OK
Customising your TV
(“Service Scan” menu)
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Deleting unwanted channels, and changing the channel number or channel
name can be done in the PR List (digital channel list) according to your liking.
Edit PR (Edit PR List)
Name Edit a channel name
Number Change a channel number
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
BBC ONE
BBC TWO
ITV1
Channel 4
five
ITV2
BBC THREE
BBC FOUR
ITV3
SKYE THREE
Edit PR List
Edit PR Exit
MENU
OK
Select PR Select Function
TV
Name Delete FavouritesNumber Lock
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1 Select edit function
2 Select channel
select
Benter edit mode
Aselect
Name
BBC ONE
A
select character
Bmove position
Name
ABCDEFG
Number
001
OK Cancel
PR exists! Move it?
Bmove
Aselect “OK”
Enter a number
zThe channels are rearranged in numerical order.
䡵When the same channel number exists
Delete Delete a channel
Lock Stop children from watching specific channels
Favourites Register your favourite channel
deleted. Do you want to proceed?
Ye s
The selected PR will be permanently
No
Bdelete
Aselect “Yes”
Edit PR List 14:00 05/05/2008
TV
Name Delete FavouritesNumber Lock
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
BBC ONE
BBC TWO
ITV1
Channel 4
five
ITV2
BBC THREE
BBC FOUR
ITV3
SKYE THREE
Edit PR Exit
MENU
OK
Select PR Select Function
Lock icon
zTo enable “Lock” function, turn the TV off and on again.
zTo watch the locked channels, the PIN code must be entered.
g“When entering the PIN code” (P. 8)
zEnter PIN code if needed
g“When entering the PIN code” (P. 8)
䡵Release g
Edit PR List 14:00 05/05/2008
Name Delete Favourites Number Lock
Edit PR Exit
MENU
OK
Select PR Select Function
TV
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
BBC ONE
BBC TWO
ITV1
Channel 4
five
ITV2
BBC THREE
BBC FOUR
ITV3
SKYE THREE
Favourite icon
zTo move through only your favourite channels and have them appear
in the PR List.
g“Favourite Mode” (P. 12)
䡵Release g
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Timer
1Display the timer select menu
Timer list empty
PR Start End Date Mode
Select
OK
Add Delete EPGNavigate
Timer
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䡵Switch TV/RADIO
zUp to 20 programmes can be
reserved.
Please select timer
Record Remind
(red)
Bset
Aselect
Record : Reserve a programme to record
Remind : Reserve a programme to watch
2Programme the timer setting
zIf you select the programme using “EPG” (P. 6), all items will be set
automatically. Change the setting if necessary.
PR : Select the channel
Start / End / Date : Enter the time and date
Mode : Select the reservation mode (Once, Daily,
Weekly)
Audio : Normally set to “PCM / Analogue”. For details,
see ““Dolby Digital” output from the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT terminal” (P. 18).
Subtitle : Set subtitle recording (Off, On)
Record
PR BBC ONE
Start 17:15
End 18:00
Date 05/05/2008
Mode Once
Audio PCM / Analogue
Subtitle Off
Remind
PR BBC ONE
Start 17:15
Date 05/05/2008
Mode Once
select
䡵Select a programme using “EPG”
select
(yellow)
䡵To enter time and date
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3Set the timer
zA message will be displayed if there is problem with the reservation.
zWhen you reserved the programme using EPG, EPG will be displayed.
zWhen “Remind” timer is set, “End” will be displayed as “----”.
䡵Cancel a reservation
䡵Change a reservation
Timer
PR
14:00 05/05/2008
Start End Date Mode
1 : BBC ONE 17 : 15 18 : 00 05/05 /2008 Once
(red) Record (blue) Remind
TV Radio
(green)
Bcancel reservation
Aselect “Yes”
select
Bdisplay the menu
Aselect
Change the settings.
4Prepare for recording before the timer starts
䡵If you use a “T-V LINK” compatible device, set it to the external input
mode then to the standby mode. At the start time, the device will start
recording automatically. Make sure the recording times of other
recordings on the recording device do not overlap with recording times
on the TV. Some “T-V LINK” devices may not work correctly. It is
recommended to do a recording test.
z“T-V LINK” compatible device refers to device with any of the
following logos.
“T-V LINK” (JVC), “Q-LINK” (Panasonic), “Megalogic” (Grundig),
“Data Logic” (Metz), “SMARTLINK” (Sony), “Easy Link” (Philips)
zConnect the “T-V LINK” compatible device to the EXT-2 terminal
using a fully wired SCART cable.
zIf error message appears on the TV screen, refer to
“Troubleshooting” (P. 16).
䡵If you use a “T-V LINK” incompatible device, manually set the device’s
timer to record the external input at the same recording times set on the
TV. For details, refer to the device’s manual.
zWhen the TV is on, the power lamp on the TV will start blinking 3
minutes before the start time and a message “Timer Starting Soon”
appears on the screen.
At the start time, the power lamp will light up and the message will be
cleared. However, if the “Power Lamp” is set to “Off”, the power lamp
will not blink nor light. (Refer to “Power Lamp” (P. 29) on the user
manual “INSTRUCTIONS”.)
zWhen the TV is off, the power lamp will start blinking 3 minutes before
the start time. The power lamp will light up at the start time and goes
out at the end time.
zTo stop the recording while a “Record” timer is in progress, press “ ”
to display the message “Stop Recording?”. Then press the “OK” button.
Record Set the recording device as follows. At the start time, the
programme will be output from the EXT-2 terminal to the
recording device.
Remind The “Remind” timer does not turn the TV on or off. Turn the
TV on before the timer starts. At the start time, a message
“Reminder Changing PR” will appear and the channel will
automatically change.
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Configuration
Country Country of installation (United Kingdom only)
Menu Language Language for on-screen displays when
watching digital channel including the DTV
menus
Audio Language Select a default language for audio (English,
Gaelic, Welsh)
Subtitle Language Select a default language for subtitle (English,
Gaelic, Welsh)
Select Exit
MENU
OK
Navigate
Configuration
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Country United Kingdom
English
Menu Language
Audio Language English
Subtitle Language English
Enter PIN code
Favourite Mode Off
zWhen not broadcast in the
default language, on-screen
displays and audio output in
that language are not available.
In this case, the language that
can be displayed and heard
depends on the broadcast.
Note
zFor visually impaired
zFor hearing impaired
Enter PIN code Change PIN code
1Input the current code
2Input a new code twice
Favourite Mode Enable your favourite channels (On / Off)
zIf you cannot select “On”, register channels in “Favourites” first.
g“Favourites” (P. 9)
zWhen you set “Favourite Mode” to “On”, you cannot change from TV to
Radio if no radio channel is registered to the favourite channels.
This function is locked.
Please enter PIN code zDefault is “0000”.
zIf you forget the code, input “0081”.
Enter new PIN code
Confirmation
PIN code changed
OK
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Setup
Digital Audio Output Output the digital signal from the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT terminal.
PCM : The Linear PCM signal is output
Dolby Digital: The Dolby digital signal is output when the Dolby Digital
signal is received
zPlease read ““Dolby Digital” output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
terminal” (P. 18) before setting.
Banner Duration
Select the display time for channel information
(2 sec / 5 sec / 8 sec)
Receiver Upgrade
The TV will automatically search for new tuner software and run the
reception test (for digital channels) at midnight (3 AM) on a daily basis.
You can select the desired operation with this setting.
z The Receiver Upgrade function works only when the TV is off (standby).
zIf new software is available, the TV will automatically download and
upgrade the tuner software.
zIf the TV detects channels that became receivable or if the TV was not
able to receive a certain channel, a message about updating the PR
List will be displayed when the TV is turned on.
g“Updating the PR List (Digital channel only)” (P. 17)
Auto :
The search for new software and the reception test will operate
at midnight. In addition, the TV will start searching for new
software whenever the TV is turned off. Normally set to “Auto”.
Select Exit
MENU
Navigate
PCM
Digital Audio Output
Banner Duration
Auto
Receiver Upgrade
No CI Module
2 sec
Common Interface
Antenna Power
Off
Setup
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Manual : Only the search for new software will operate at midnight. The
reception test will not be run. In addition, you can start
searching for new software whenever you want.
To start searching, select “Manual” and press “OK” button.
Select “Search for new” and press “OK” button. Then, follow
the instructions on the screen.
In standby : Upgrade the software automatically when the TV
is turned off.
Common Interface
To watch pay-TV digital channels, use the CAM (Conditional Access
Module) menu. This function can only be used when pay-TV can be
received in your region.
When the CAM etc. is inserted after subscribing to the broadcasting
company, this function is available.
z“Watch pay-TV digital channels” gINSTRUCTIONS
P. 8
zIf the CAM etc. is not inserted, “No CI Module” will be displayed and
this function cannot be used.
Press “OK” button to display the CAM menu and follow the instructions on
the screen.
zThe content of the menu is different depending on the broadcasting
company.
gFor details, consult your broadcasting company.
zThe language shown in the menu may differ from the “Language” set
for the TV.
Antenna Power
When using an indoor aerial which requires external power, set
“Antenna Power” to “On”.
The TV will supply DC 5V, 50mA (max) from the aerial socket through the
cable to the aerial.
z“Power supply for the indoor aerial” gINSTRUCTIONS
P. 12
Software Version
OK
Search for new
0.31.01
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䡵To start “Service Scan”.
zIf you set “Scan” to “Network”, the “Network” menu appears. Select
broadcasting stations from a list.
Installation
Service Scan Update the PR list
Scan Select a “Scan” type
Automatic : Scan all receivable channels
Manual : Scan between the “Start channel” and “Stop channel”
Network : Scan all receivable channels, then you can select the
broadcasting stations to register
Start channel If you select “Manual”, select the broadcast channel
numbers to start and stop scanning.
Stop channel
Mode Select a “Mode”
Add : Register only new channels and update the PR list.
The current PR list settings will not be changed. No
channel will be deleted.
Reinstall : Re-install all channels. The current PR list settings and
“Timer” settings will be cancelled. The channels which
the TV could not receive will be deleted.
Installation
Service Scan
Signal Check
Factory Settings
Select Exit
MENU
OK
Navigate
Service Scan
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Automatic
Service
Scan
_ _
Start Channel
_ _
Stop Channel
Add
Mode
Start Scan
䡵To update the PR list
Set “Scan” to “Automatic” or “Network”. If you want to retain the
current PR list settings and “Timer” settings, set “Mode” to “Add”.
Then start “Service Scan”.
Mode Add
Start Scan
Scan completed! Store services?
Yes No
Aselect “Start Scan”
Bstart scanning Bset
Aselect “Yes”
BBC
Network Name
ITV
Cset
Aselect
Bregistered / cancel
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zIf “Attenuator” is set to “On”, “RF Attenuator” menu will appear during
initial setting. Select “On” or “Off” and press “OK” button.
For more details on “Attenuator” g
Signal Check You can check the broadcast signal level of
the channel you are watching.
Signal level: Poor < Acceptable < Excellent
zTo check another
broadcast channel
The “Channel” is the frequency of the digital broadcasting. It differs from
the channel number displayed on the TV.
Factory Settings
All registered digital channels are deleted and the DTV menu settings
are initialised. Digital channels are reregistered.
Initial setting will start again.
INSTRUCTIONS
“Initial settings” (P. 13)
select
Exit
MENU
Navigate
Signal Check
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33
Service
Channel
BBC ONE
BBC TWO
BBC THREE
Signal : Excellent
Signal Quality
Signal Strength
Are you sure you want to delete the PR list and
reset all settings?
Yes No
Aselect “Yes”
Bstart
INSTRUCTIONS
“Attenuator” (P. 30)
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Messages Actions
“Missing or
weak signal”
zIs the TV connected correctly to the aerial?
zChange the direction of the indoor aerial.
zIs there a digital channels transmission tower nearby?
gTurn “Attenuator” to “On”.
zCheck digital channels signal with “Signal Check”.
(P. 15)
zIf you still cannot watch the digital channels after
following the steps above, there may be a problem with
your aerial or its cable. Or, the signal may be too weak.
gConsult your retailer.
“Dolby Digital
selected!
No analogue
audio available”
zWhen “Dolby Digital” is selected in “Digital Audio
Output”, the sound of a programme containing “Dolby
Digital” signals cannot be output from the TV or the
audio system connected to the AUDIO OUT
terminal. (P. 18)
zWhen the channel is changed, a message will be
displayed for a few seconds.
zTo listen with the TV or audio system
gSelect a language without “Dolby” from “Audio
Selection”. (P. 5)
gSwitch “Digital Audio Output” to “PCM”. (P. 13)
“Services have
changed. Do
you want to
Update PR
list?”
zUpdate the PR List (digital channels)
g“Updating the PR List” (P. 17)
zIf the message appears even though PR List updating
is not required, set “Receiver Upgrade” to “Manual” to
cancel the reception test at midnight. (P. 13)
“Stop
Recording?”
zThe message appears when you perform operations
related to the digital channels while a “Record” timer is
in progress. Press the “TV/DTV” button to continue
recording or press the “OK” button to stop the
recording.
INSTRUCTIONS
“Attenuator” (P. 30)
“No Recording”
(T-V LINK) zA problem occurs at the recorder.
“No Recording
Media Problem”
(T-V LINK)
zThe recorder is not ready for recording.
Check the videotape or DVD disc.
“No Recording
Device Busy”
(T-V LINK)
zThe recorder is recording another programme, or is
playing.
Messages Actions
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USE TROUBLE?
SETTING
䡵To update the PR List right away
䡵To update the PR List later
Problem Actions
Remote control
stops working zUnplug TV, several minutes later plug it in again.
Digital channel
screen is frozen
zHold down “ ” and “ ” on the TV simultaneously
for three or more seconds to restart.
If your TV is not equipped with the “ ” and “ ”
buttons, refer to the “Digital channel screen is frozen”
(P. 33) problem under the “Troubleshooting” section on
the user manual (INSTRUCTIONS).
TV/RADIO
button do not
work
zSet the “Favourite Mode” to “Off” (P. 12) and register
both Radio and TV channels in “Favourites” (P. 9).
Then set “Favourite Mode” to “On”.
No picture, no
sound
zSome digital channels cannot be watched on this TV.
“Technical information” (P. 17)
Forgot my PIN
code!
zThe default PIN code is “0000”. If you forget the
numbers that you used to change the default PIN
code, first input “0081” in the “Enter PIN code” and
then register a new PIN code. (P. 12)
Locked
channels can
be watched
without
inputting PIN
code
zOnce the PIN code is input, the lock function is
released. If you want to use the lock functions again,
turn the TV off and then turn it on again.
If you encounter other problems, please read “Troubleshooting”
(P. 32) on the user manual (INSTRUCTIONS).
Digital channels that cannot be watched on this TV
If a digital channel service uses new formats (such as DVB-H or MPEG4,
etc.), or MHP, it cannot be watched even though the channel name
appears.
If the channel is selected, the picture will not appear and audio cannot be
heard.
zYou can delete these channels by using the “Delete” in the “Edit PR”
g“Edit PR (Edit PR List)” (P. 9)
Updating the PR List (Digital channel only)
The TV will run the reception test (for digital channel) at midnight (3AM) on
a daily basis.
If the TV detects channels that became receivable or if the TV was not able
to receive a certain channel, a message about updating the PR List will be
displayed when the TV is turned on.
zThe reception test will only operate when the TV is in standby. It will not
operate when the TV is turned on.
zThe reception test will not operate when “Receiver Upgrade” (P. 13) is
set to “Manual”.
zIf the TV does not detect any channels that need to be updated, a
message will not be displayed.
g
Services have changed.
Do you want to update PR list?
Yes No
Bnext
Aselect “Yes” Run the “Service Scan” (P. 14)
zThe “Service Scan” will take a
few minutes.
Bclose
Aselect “No” zNext time you turn on the TV, the
message will not be displayed.
But you can update the PR List
using “Service Scan” (P. 14)
whenever you want to.
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“Dolby Digital” output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
Some digital channels are broadcasted with “Dolby Digital” signals.
In these cases, “Dolby Digital” signals can be output from the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT terminal.
1Connect an audio system with a “Dolby Digital” decoder to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.
gINSTRUCTIONS
“Connecting your external devices” (P. 9)
2Change the “Digital Audio Output” setting from “PCM” to “Dolby
Digital”. (P. 13)
zWhen changing the setting, the message “Dolby Digital selected!
No analogue audio available” may be displayed for a few seconds.
zEach time the channel is changed to a channel that is broadcast with
“Dolby Digital” signals, the message “Dolby Digital selected!
No analogue audio available” may be displayed for a few seconds.
z Even if “Dolby Digital” is set, “linear PCM” signals will be output by a
channel that is not broadcast with “Dolby Digital” signals. Set the audio
system so that it is compatible with both “Dolby Digital” and “linear
PCM”. (For details, refer to the audio system instruction manual.)
䡵Set “Digital Audio Output” to “PCM” in the following cases.
The sound of a channel broadcast with “Dolby Digital” signals cannot be
heard even when “Dolby Digital” is set.
zWhen listening with the TV speakers.
zWhen listening with an audio system that does not have a “Dolby
Digital” decoder.
zWhen listening with an audio system that is connected to the
AUDIO OUT terminal.
zWhen recording a programme.
䡵When “(Dolby)” is displayed in the “Audio Selection” menu (P. 5),
selecting “(Dolby)” will change the “Digital Audio Output” setting to “Dolby
Digital” temporarily.
zA message recommending you to change the “Digital Audio Output”
setting to “Dolby Digital” is displayed for a few seconds.
䡵If you want to record a “Dolby Digital” signal using timer-record (P. 10),
change “Audio” of the timer-record setting from “PCM / Analogue” to
“Dolby Digital”. However, if the setting is changed to “Dolby Digital”, you
cannot record analogue sound with a recording device that is connected
to the EXT-2 terminal.
z“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
For more information, please read “Technical information”
(P. 34) on the user manual (INSTRUCTIONS).
Technical information
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