Loewe Xelos 32 SL User manual

Operating instructions
– Xelos 42 SL
– Xelos 37 SL
– Xelos 32 SL
TV
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Contents
Remote control – TV functions ................................................................ 3
Control unit front side of the device ....................................................... 4
Connections rear side of the device Xelos 32 SL..................................... 5
Connections rear side of the device Xelos 37 SL / Xelos 42 SL ............... 6
Welcome................................................................................................... 7
Scope of delivery ............................................................................................7
About this operating manual ..........................................................................7
TV set equipment............................................................................................7
Operating convenience with wizards...............................................................8
The wizards in overview..................................................................................8
Info display and TV index ...............................................................................8
For your safety ......................................................................................... 9
Environmental protection...................................................................... 10
Initial installation................................................................................... 11
Installing the TV set......................................................................................11
Preparing the remote control unit .................................................................11
Connecting the TV set...................................................................................11
Turning the set on/off ...................................................................................12
First installation wizard.................................................................................12
Positioning/aligning the DVB-T antenna ........................................................14
Operating convenience .......................................................................... 15
General information on menu operation........................................................15
The info display ............................................................................................15
The index in the TV set..................................................................................16
The Assist+menu.........................................................................................16
TV menu – Overview diagram .......................................................................17
Radio menu – Overview diagram ..................................................................17
Daily operation ...................................................................................... 18
Select station................................................................................................18
Select video source.......................................................................................19
Adjusting the sound .....................................................................................20
Adjusting the picture ....................................................................................22
Operation without remote control .................................................................23
Button functions...........................................................................................24
Managing stations................................................................................. 26
TV stations ...................................................................................................26
Put together / change favourites list..............................................................29
Picture in Picture.................................................................................... 30
Picture in Picture (PIP) ..................................................................................30
Configure Picture in Picture (PIP) mode .........................................................31
Electronic Programme Guide ................................................................. 32
Electronic Programme Guide – EPG...............................................................32
Configuring EPG...........................................................................................33
Teletext................................................................................................... 34
Teletext ........................................................................................................34
Teletext menu...............................................................................................35
Digital teletext (MHEG-5)..............................................................................36
Digital radio ........................................................................................... 36
Radio mode .................................................................................................36
EPG – Electronic Programme Guide (radio)....................................................37
Audio playback from external devices ...........................................................37
DVB......................................................................................................... 38
Software update...........................................................................................38
Conditional Access module (CA module) .......................................................40
Other settings ........................................................................................ 41
Parental lock ................................................................................................41
Timer functions.............................................................................................42
Language.....................................................................................................42
On-screen displays........................................................................................43
Time and date ..............................................................................................43
Operating additional equipment........................................................... 44
Connection wizard........................................................................................44
Gaming mode ..............................................................................................45
Devices to the connections AV1/AV2/AVS ......................................................46
Devices to the HDMI (DVI) connections .........................................................48
Concealed installation of HDMI devices.........................................................49
Devices to the PC IN connection ...................................................................50
Devices to the Component IN connection......................................................51
Sound components wizard............................................................................52
Play sound via active speakers ......................................................................52
Play sound via TV speakers and active subwoofer..........................................52
Connecting audio amplifiers .........................................................................53
Assignment of the digital audio input ...........................................................54
Audio connection in HDMI (DVI) devices .......................................................54
RS-232C interface (upgradable interface)......................................................54
The direct way to record ...............................................................................55
Timer recording with external devices............................................................57
PhotoViewer.................................................................................................58
Operating Loewe equipment.........................................................................60
Rotating the TV set (upgradable interface).....................................................62
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 63
Technical data ........................................................................................ 65
General data ................................................................................................65
Electrical data ..............................................................................................65
Connections (max. equipment)......................................................................65
Accessories............................................................................................. 66
Setup possibilities.........................................................................................66
Accessories...................................................................................................66
Upgrade kits.................................................................................................67
Equipment variants.......................................................................................67
Glossary.................................................................................................. 68
Index ...................................................................................................... 72
Other ...................................................................................................... 75
Trademarks...................................................................................................75
Acknowledgements ......................................................................................75
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Remote control – TV functions
(1 Radio only for DVB reception, provided the station broadcasts
this. Otherwise switch-over to an audio input.
(2 When equipped with Digital Recorder, these buttons have
different functions, see Digital Recorder user guide.
Switch on /
switch off to standby mode.....................................(page 12)
Switch over to radio mode(1 (4............................(page 12, 36)
Switch over to operate DVD player (4 .......................(page 60)
Audio adjustment
/with logged in amplifier: Sound via... ....................(page 20)
Select station directly;
MENU: Enter numbers of letters..............................(page 18)
AV selection .............................................................(page 19)
PIP on/off (picture in picture)....................................(page 30)
Index on/off (3...........................................................(page 16)
MENU: Info texts on/off...........................................(page 15)
Status display on/off (3..............................................(page 25)
MENU: Hide menu...................................................(page 15)
P+/P– Select station up/down..................................(page 18)
Station list on...........................................................(page 18)
MENU: Confirm/call.................................................(page 15)
Yellow button: (3 Last station....................................(page 24)
Blue button: (3 Programme info on/off.....................(page 24)
Select station up (2
Still frame off(2
Still frame on(2
Still frame on/off (2
(page 20) ............................................................. Sound off/on
(page 60) .................... LED display for current operating mode
(page 11, 60) ...................................... Switch over to TV mode
(page 60) ..............................Switch over to operate recorder (4
(page 56) ................................................Timer overview on/off
(page 24) ......................................................Set picture format
(page 16) ...................................................Assist+menu on/off
(page 32) .......................... Electronic Programme Guide on/off
(page 34) .........................................................Teletext on/off (3
(page 15) .............................................................. Menu on/off
(page 20) .................................... V+/V– Volume louder/quieter
(page 31) .................................. PIP: Position of the PIP picture;
(page 15) ....................................................... MENU: Select/set
Green button: (3
(page 24) .......................................................Teletext functions
Red button: (2 (3
(page 24) ..............................................................Freeze on/off
Select station down (2 (3
(page 12) ................................................... /in the wizard: Back
Direct recording
(3 If MHEG-5 is selected for the location of TV set UK or IRL during the
first installation, the button has a different function.
(4 The assignment of these keys can be changed (see page 60). The
description refers to the standard setting.

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Control unit front side of the device
(1
Radio only for DVB reception, provided the station broadcasts this.
Otherwise switch over to an audio input.
(2 Only with integrated Digital Recorder.
DR+
Button +:
Station up
in the menu: to the right
On/Off button:
Switch on from the standby mode
Switch off to the standby mode
Button – :
Station down
in the menu: to the left 
Display:
= Standby
= Operation
= Operation without on-screen display
(Radio, EPG data capture or timer recording)
Button R:
Radio on/off (1 (back to TV mode)
Switch on the radio from the standby mode
in the menu: down 
Button M:
Call the menu
in the menu: up/down 
DR+= Digital Recorder integrated, but inactive
(no recording, no playback)
DR+= Digital Recorder active (offset TV viewing
or archive playback)
DR+= Digital Recorder active
(archive recording)
Display DR+:(2

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ANT OUT
(1
Connect antenna
output with ANT-TV
(tuner 1)
ANT-TV
Antenna/cable
analogue/digital
(Tuner 1)
RS-232C
(1
- serial interface
AUDIO IN1 L/R - audio input left/right (analogue)
AUDIO OUT L/R - audio output left/right (analogue)
ANT SAT2
(1
Satellite antenna
(Sat tuner 2)
ANT2
(1
Antenna/cable
analogue/digital
(Tuner 2)
AV1
Euro-AV
socket 1
AV2 (RGB)
Euro-AV
socket 2
220-240V~ 50/60Hz
mains connection
SERVICE - service socket
PC IN - VGA/XGA input
HDMI2 - HDMI (DVI) input 2
AUDIO DIGITAL IN - digital audio input
AUDIO DIGITAL OUT - digital audio output
SD/HD-COMPONENT IN Cb/Pb–Cr/Pr–Y - component video inputs
AUDIO IN1 C - centre audio input (analogue)
HDMI1 - HDMI (DVI) input 1
ANT SAT
(1
Satellite antenna
(Sat tuner 1)
AUDIO IN2 - audio input (analogue)
Headphones connection
AV-S - S-VHS connection (AVS)
(e.g. for camcorder)
VIDEO IN - Video in (AVS)
AUDIO IN - Audio in left /
right (AVS)
USB - USB connection 1
(USB stick/card reader)
USB
(1
- USB connection 2 (USB stick/card reader)
CI - Common Interface
(CI-Slot)
mains switch
IR-Link
(1
- output for infrared transmitter
CONTROL
(1
- rotating stand control (MU)
Connections rear side of the device Xelos 32 SL
Factory setting:
AV2: DVD recorder
You can change this during the ini-
tial installation (page 12) or in the
connection wizard (page 44).
Before you connect other devices or
make any changes, please start the
connection wizard (page 44) and the
sound components wizard (page 52),
and then follow the instructions that
are displayed on the TV set.
(1
See page 67 for equipment and upgrade possibilities.

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IR-Link (1 - output for infrared transmitter
ANT OUT (1
Connect antenna
output with ANT-TV
(tuner 1)
ANT-TV
Antenna/cable
analogue/digital
(Tuner 1)
mains switch
CONTROL (1 - rotating stand control (MU)
RS-232C (1 - serial interface
AUDIO IN1 L/R - audio input left/right (analogue)
AUDIO OUT L/R - audio output left/right (analogue)
ANT SAT2 (1
Satellite antenna
(Sat tuner 2)
ANT2 (1
Antenna/cable
analogue/digital
(tuner 2)
AV1
Euro-AV
socket 1
AV2 (RGB)
Euro-AV
socket 2
220-240V~ 50/60Hz
mains connection
SERVICE - service socket
PC IN - VGA/XGA input
HDMI 2 - HDMI (DVI) input 2
AUDIO DIGITAL IN - digital audio input
AUDIO DIGITAL OUT - digital audio output
SD/HD-COMPONENT IN Cb/Pb–Cr/Pr–Y - component video inputs
Headphones connection
AV-S - S-VHS connection (AVS)
(e.g. for camcorder)
VIDEO IN - Video in (AVS)
AUDIO IN - Audio in left /
right (AVS)
AUDIO IN1 C - centre audio input (analogue)
HDMI 1 - HDMI (DVI) input 1
USB - USB connection 1
(USB stick/card reader)
USB (1 - USB connection 2 (USB stick/card reader)
ANT SAT (1
Satellite antenna
(Sat tuner 1)
AUDIO IN2 - audio input (analogue)
CI - Common Interface
(CI-Slot)
Connections rear side of the device Xelos 37 SL / Xelos 42 SL
(1
See page 67 for equipment and upgrade possibilities.
Factory setting:
AV2: DVD recorder
You can change this during the ini-
tial installation (page 12) or in the
connection wizard (page 44).
Before you connect other devices or
make any changes, please start the
connection wizard (page 44) and the
sound components wizard (page 52),
and then follow the instructions that
are displayed on the TV set.

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Welcome
Thank you!
Loewe sets high standards in technology, design and user friendliness. This
applies equally for TV, video and accessories.
Your new TV set is equipped for the TV standard "HDTV"
(High Definition Television). With its high definition
screen, the 100 Hz image refresh frequency and the
future-oriented digital interfaces HDMI (High Definition
Multimedia Interface) it offers possibilities for watching
HDTV broadcasts in an excellent picture quality.
HDTV is a worldwide, digital standard in the 16:9 format
which revolutionises normal TV viewing. It is broadcast
with an up to five times greater resolution than conven-
tional signals and therefore creates an unexpectedly 3D
image.
The TV set is equipped for digital reception. You can use the everywhere
TV (DVB-T) already broadcast many times as well as digital cable (DVB-C)
and also digital satellite reception (DVB-S) with a upgrade.
If MHEG-5 is selected for location of TV set UK or IRL, there are some
restrictions for reception:
DVB-C and DVB-S reception is not possible with MHEG-5, see also on
page 13. Common Interface Plus technology will not work any more
after activating MHEG-5.
You can connect a card reader or a USB stick with digital photos and/
or MP3 music files to the USB connection of your TV set and view your
photos or play music via the integrated PhotoViewer software.
All the functions can be operated with the Loewe remote control.
We have designed the TV set in such a manner that you can easily operate
it with the help of wizards and menus. Information about the menu set-
tings is displayed automatically. You will quickly comprehend the context.
Scope of delivery
nLCD TV set
nPower cable
nAntenna cable
nTable mount (assembled)
nRemote control Assist with two batteries
nOperating instructions of Digital Recorder if there is one integrated
in the TV set
nThese operating instructions
About this operating manual
For many questions concerning the technology you will find an answer
in the index of your TV set. If your question concerns TV set operation,
you can access a function directly from the index of the Tv set. Owing to
this possibility, this operating manual only explains the most important
operating steps.
The index/glossary from page 68 onwards gives explanations of certain
terms used in the TV set and the operating manual.
Sections beginning with the symbol ➠indicate important instructions,
hints or conditions for the following settings.
Terms which you will find in the menu or printed on the remote control
or the TV set are printed in bold letters.
In the description, the necessary operating elements are located to the left
of the text with the handling instructions.
Depending on the connected accessory equipment the menus in the TV
set can differ from those described here.
All the station names, programme contents and the illustrated photos in
this operating manual are examples.
TV set equipment
See the rating plate on the rear of the set for the precise product desig-
nation. The precise features are listed in the Integrated features item in
the index of the TV set (see page 16).
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Welcome
Operating convenience with wizards
This TV set offers user prompting with wizards that take you through the
settings step-by-step.
You can return to the previous step or exit the wizard at any time.
The wizards in overview
Initial installation
The initial installation wizard helps you with the initial installation and
connection of any existing equipment (see page 12).
Setting up the antenna
You enter in the antenna wizard which antenna signals are available to
you. The antenna wizard is called in initial installation (see page 12). You
can also open the antenna wizard in the TV menu under Connections 
Antenna DVB Antenna DVB-S (1 or Antenna DVB-T.
Search wizard
If, after the initial installation, you want to search for new stations, or if
you have set up your antenna for the first time, then you can handle
this task with the help of the search wizard (see page 26). You will find
the search wizard in the TV menu under Settings
Stations Search
wizard.
Connecting external devices
The connection wizard ensures that all devices are correctly registered
and connected. It is started automatically at the end of the initial instal-
lation wizard but can also be called separately (see page 44).
You will
find the connection wizard in the TV menu under Connections
New
devices/modifications.
Connecting sound components
The sound component wizard ensures that the components which repro-
duce the TV sound are correctly registered, connected and set. It is started
automatically at the end of the initial installation wizard but can also be
called separately (see page 52). You will find the sound components wizard
in the TV menu under Connections Sound components.
Assist+
You can select the most important operating modes directly with the
Assist+menu (ASSIST button). Selectable modes are: TV, Radio digital,
Teletext, PhotoViewer, CA module, Index and Digital Recorder archive
when Digital Recorder is integrated (see page 16).
Programming and managing recordings
The recording wizard helps you to programme a video recording with a
VCR, DVD recorder or, if installed, Digital Recorder (see page 55).
Station list
The station list is a list of all the stored stations. You can also use the
station list for switching stations conveniently (see page 18).
Software update wizard
You can load the latest software for your TV set via DVB stations or with
the aid of a USB stick (see page 38).
Info display and TV index
An information display for each menu item
The info display automatically shows content-based info texts in the upper
part of the screen for each menu item. It forms a convenient operating
system with the index (see page 15).
An index in the TV set
The index gives you an overview of the functional scope of your TV set. You
can also start wizards and menu settings directly from here (see page 16).
END
OK
P+
P–
OK
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Index
Language
Energy efficiency
Integrated features
Repeat initial installation
*
Access code
Assist+
Automatic dimmer
You can select your language for operating the TV set.
(1 if upgraded

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For your own safety and to prevent unnecessary damage to your device,
read and comply with the following safety instructions:
Proper use and environmental conditions
This TV set is intended exclusively for the reception and reproduction of
video and audio signals and designed for the home and office. It may
not be used in rooms with high humidity (e.g. bathrooms, saunas) or
high dust concentration (e.g. workshops). The manufacturer‘s warranty is
only valid for use in the specified permissible environment.
If the set is used outdoors then ensure that it is protected against mois-
ture (rain, splashing water, or dew). High humidity and dust concentration
cause creep currents in the set. This can cause electric shocks or fires.
If you have brought the set into a
warm environment from the cold,
then wait for about 1 hour before
switching it on to avoid formation of
condensation.
Do not place any objects filled with
liquid or burning candles on the de-
vice. Protect the set against dripping
and splashing water.
Never place the TV set in a position
where it is exposed to vibrations. This
can lead to material overload.
Transporting
Only transport the device in vertical position. Grasp the device on the
upper and lower edges of the housing.
The LCD screen is made of glass or plastic and can break if not handled
properly.
If the LCD screen is damaged and liquid crystal is leaking, wear rubber
gloves for handling the TV set. If there is skin contact immediately wash
thoroughly with water.
Power supply
The wrong voltage can damage the set. This equipment must only be
connected to a mains power supply which has the same voltage and
frequency as that specified on the rating plate; use the power cable
provided. The mains plug of the TV set must be easily accessible so that
the device can be disconnected from the mains at any time. When you
unplug the mains plug, do not pull on the cable rather pull on the plug
housing. The cable in the mains plug could be damaged and cause a
short circuit the next time it is plugged in.
Lay out the power cable in such a manner that it cannot be damaged.
The power cable may not be kinked or laid over sharp edges, stepped
on or exposed to chemicals; The latter also applies for the entire equip-
ment. A power cable with damaged insulation can cause electrical shock
and is a fire hazard.
Air circulation and high temperatures
The vent slots on the rear panel of the set must always be kept free.
Please do not place newspapers or cloths on/over the TV.
At least 10 cm clearance must be
left at the sides and top for air
circulation if the TV set is placed or
hung in a cabinet or a shelf.
Like any electronic device, your TV
set requires air for cooling. Ob-
struction of the air circulation can
cause fires.
The set is suitable for different instal-
lation solutions. See the instructions
for assembly for the different instal-
lation solutions.
Stand the TV set with the table or floor stand only on a level, sturdy,
horizontal base. Particularly ensure that the set does not protrude to the
front when placed in or on pieces of furniture.
Set up the device where it is not exposed to direct sunlight and where it
is not exposed to additional warming through heating elements.
Prevent metal items, needles, paper clips, liquids, wax, or similar items,
from getting into the interior of the device through the vent slots in the
rear panel. Such objects can cause short circuits in the set, which could
possibly cause a fire.
If something should get into the interior of the set then immediately
unplug the mains plug of the device and contact customer service for
more information.
For your safety
10 cm
10 cm 10 cm

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For your safety
Energy consumption
Your TV set is equipped with an eco-standby power supply. In the standby
mode, the power consumption drops to low power (see Technical data on
page 65). If you want to save even more energy then switch the device
off with the mains switch. However note that in this case, EPG (Electronic
Programme Guide) data will be lost, and it may be that programmed
timer recordings cannot be executed via the TV device.
The power consumed by the TV set in operation depends on the choice
of the energy efficiency presetting in the initial installation (page 13).
If you activate the automatic dimming (see page 22), your TV picture will
adapt to the ambient brightness. This reduces the power consumption
of the TV set.
Packaging and box
You have made a decision to purchase a high-quality technical product
with a long service life. For disposal of the packaging, in accordance with
national legislation we have paid a fee to a commissioned recycler to pick
up the packaging from the dealer. Nevertheless we recommend keeping
the original box and packaging material on hand so that the device can
be transported with optimal protection if necessary.
The set
The EU directive 2002/96/EC regulates the proper way
to recycle, handle and utilise used electronic devices.
Old electronic devices consequently must be disposed of
separately. Please do not dispose of this device in normal
household trash!
You may return your used set free of charge at designated
recycling centres or at your specialist dealer whenever you purchase a
new, comparable set. Further details about returning (also for non-EU
countries) are available from your local authorities.
Batteries
The batteries supplied as initial equipment do not contain
any pollutants such as cadmium, lead, or mercury.
Used batteries should no longer be disposed of in the
domestic waste according to the Battery Ordinance.
Dispose of your batteries at no charge in the collection
containers that are set up for this purpose in retail stores.
Repairs and accessories
Never remove the back of the TV set yourself. Only have your TV device
repaired or serviced by authorized television technicians.
Only use original accessories such as Loewe stands if possible (see Ac-
cessories on page 66).
Supervision
Do not allow children to use the TV set without supervision or to play in
the immediate vicinity of the TV set. The set could tip over, be pushed
off or pulled down from the stand surface and injure someone.
Do not allow the switched-on TV set to run unattended.
Volume
Loud music can lead to ear damage. Avoid extreme volume especially
over long periods and when using headphones.
Cleaning
Clean the TV set, the screen, and the remote control unit with a soft,
moist, and clean cloth,only, without any aggressive or scouring cleaning
agents.
Thunder storms
Pull out the mains plug and all connected antenna cables from the TV
set in a thunderstorm. Overvoltage caused by lightning can damage the
set via the antenna system, as well as via the mains power. The mains
plug and all connected antenna cables should also be pulled out during
long periods of absence.
Note on the LCD screen
The TV set you have purchased with LCD screen satisfies the most rigor-
ous quality requirements and has been inspected relative to pixel errors.
In spite of the utmost care in manufacturing the display, for technical
reasons the possibility that some pixels will have defects cannot be 100%
excluded. Please understand that these types of effects, as long as they
are within the standard of specified limits, cannot be considered as a
device defect in terms of the guarantee.
Avoid displaying still images for long periods of time. It is possible that
a copy of the image may remain.
Environmental protection

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Connecting the antenna
Analogue / DVB-C / DVB-T antenna:
In sets with DR+: Plug the antenna plug of the antenna
or cable system or the room antenna into the ANT2
socket. The connecting cable between ANT-TV and ANT
OUT has already been plugged in at the factory.
In sets without DR+: Plug the antenna plug of the
antenna or cable system or the room antenna into the
ANT-TV socket.
Satellite antenna, if upgraded:
Connect one antenna plug each, for example, from the
antenna switch or the Twin-LNC of the satellite system
to the ANT-SAT and ANT-SAT2 sockets (only for sets with
DR+).
If you only connect one SAT antenna cable, connect it
to ANT-SAT.
Replace the cover over the connections.
Receiving coded stations
When using a CA module and a Smart-Card to receive
coded stations, please observe the handling of the CA
module (see page 40).
Installing the TV set
First plan the installation solution for your TV set. See the installation
instructions of the enclosed table mount for this.
See accessories (page 66) for other installation options.
Preparing the remote control unit
Inserting or replacing batteries
Press the embossed arrow and push down the
battery compartment cover.
Insert two alkaline manganese LR 03 (AAA) batteries;
ensure that the + and – poles are correctly positioned!
Slide the cover up from below.
Adjusting the remote control for operating the TV set
Press the TV button.
See page 60 to find out how to operate other Loewe
equipment.
Connecting the TV set
Connecting to the mains
Remove the cover for the connections.
Connect the TV set to a 220-240V power outlet:
First plug the small plug of the power cable into the
power connection on the rear of the TV, then plug the
large power plug into a mains power outlet.
Initial installation
AAA LR03
AAA LR03
Connections on the back of the set (see also pages 5 and 6).
TV
R
ANT
SAT
ANT2
ANT
SAT2
220-240V~
50/60Hz

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Turning the set on/off
Switching the TV set to standby mode
Activate the mains switch on the bottom of the set.
The display in the control panel on the front of the set
will be illuminated red, the set is now in standby mode.
Switching the TV on/off on the control unit
Press the on/off button in the middle for about 2 seconds
to switch the TV set on/off.
Meaning of the display colour:
Red: Standby mode
Green: TV set is switched on
Orange: Radio mode, TV set receives EPG data or timer
recording active
Switching the set on with the remote control
Press the on/off button
or
numeric buttons
or
TV button
or
OK button – station list is called
or
ASSIST button – Assist+menu is called.
Switching the set off with the remote control
Press the on/off button.
➠ Before switching off the set with the mains switch, we
recommend you to switch it to standby mode.
Switch on in Radio mode
Press Ron the TV control unit.
or:
Press the AUDIO button on the remote control
(radio mode, see page 36).
First installation wizard
Initial installation after switching on for the first time
This wizard starts automatically after the set is switched on for the first
time, however it can also be called later manually in the TV index, see
Repeat initial installation on page 17.
➠ If at least one station is locked the access code must be entered before
repeating initial installation (see Parental lock on page 41).
The first step with the wizard starts when selecting the
language for the user prompts. From this point on
follow the instructions on your TV set.
Brief explanation of button functions:
Press the ring (up, down, left, right) to move the cursor
and to select settings.
By pressing the OK button a setting is confirmed and you
will go to the next step.
With the yellow button you can select or remove the indi-
vidual items (see the example below).
When an element is selected, it is marked by a checkmark
.
Use this button to go back one step.
Exit the wizard with the END button (if available).
An example of multiple selection using the yellow button.
Initial installation
OK
OK
First installation wizard
Which language do you want to use for operation?
Initial installation
Language
Sprache D Kieli FIN
Language GB Jezik SLO
Langue F Jazyk SK
Lingua I Lisan TR
Idioma E Språk S
Taal NL Sprog DK
Jazyk CZ Idioma P
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Proceed
Initial installation
Connect antenna cable(s)
Antenna cable(s) for: to antenna socket(s):
Antenna/cable (analogue) ANT TV 
DVB-T ANT TV 
DVB-C ANT TV
DVB-S (cable 1) ANT SAT 
DVB-S (cable 2) ANT SAT2
Proceed Connect/disconnect
Back
OK
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Display

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For TV sets with MHEG-5 software the stations are tied
to “Logical Channel Numbers” – “LCN” and sorted from
1-799. Digital stations without “LCN” are stored from
800 onwards. Analogue stations are stored from 1001.
You can state whether coded stations are to be searched
for in the search/update. Select yes to save all found
scrambled stations. However, these stations can only
be received in connection with a CA module and the
appropriate Smart Card. Handling of the CA module is
described on page 40.
If a CA module with a SmartCard is already plugged in for
the station search, all the stations which this module can
descramble are also saved when no is preset.
If you are using an active antenna, then select yes (5V)
for the antenna power supply.
The conventional settings will be derived from the selec-
tion of set location. Only change this if you know other
symbol rates and modulation types or if you have to
specify the network ID for your cable network. In the
case of small cable networks fed directly from the satel-
lite, the rate of 6900 might have to be replaced by 6111.
Information is available from your cable network provider.
If you want to run the station search independently of
the channel grid, select frequency search for the search
method.
State how (single satellite or type of satellite system) you
receive which satellite(s). Ask your dealer if in doubt.
Specify here whether the high band of the selected satel-
lite is to be searched in addition to the low band.
Normally, you do not need to change the values for high
and low band, unless the LNC (LNB) of your satellite
system uses a different oscillator frequency (important
for the frequency display).
After you have made these settings, you should receive
the picture and sound of the selected satellites (only with
Astra1 and HOTBIRD).
If you want to run the station search independently of
the channel grid, select frequency search for the search
method.
The symbol rates are specified by the satellite provider
and do not normally need to be changed.
Select the signal source from a list, the station of which is to
be at the top of your station list (starting with station slot 1).
Recordings with automatic time control (see page 55) are
only possible for the respective first DVB signal source.
Initial installation
Explanations of the setting possibilities, including the upgradeable
satellite reception:
Decide how energy efficiently you want to operate your
TV set. The value for the contrast (and thus the brightness
of the background lighting) is adapted and the automatic
dimmer activated or deactivated (see page 22) depending
on the presetting.
Eco standard:
The emphasis for home use is on low energy consump-
tion. The automatic dimmer is activated.
Premium mode:
This mode optimises the settings to a brighter environ-
ment at a higher energy consumption. The automatic
dimmer is activated.
Shop mode:
The picture settings are aligned to operation in the presen-
tation room. The automatic dimmer is deactivated. If the
ambient brightness diminishes, the energy consumption
is not reduced.
The presetting can be changed later in the TV menu under
Picture Picture adjustment Presettings (see page 22)
or under Settings Energy efficiency.
Select the country for country-specific pre-settings.
If UK or IRL is selected for the location of TV set, it is
possible to activate MHEG-5 (UK Freeview) for the TV set.
A dialogue appears, where you can confirm to set the
operating software to the selected location.
If Yes is selected and confirmed with OK, the TV set turns
off and on again automatically. First installation starts
again after activating the operation software.
If MHEG-5 was activated, DVB-C and DVB-S can not be
used anymore. Only terrestrial/cable and DVB-T stations
are available.
Antenna/cable (analogue): analogue stations via
cable/antenna
DVB-T: digital terrestrial stations
DVB-C: digital stations via cable
DVB-S (cable 1): digital stations via satellite
DVB-S (cable 2): digital stations via satellite
You can preset the desired languages and reserve lan-
guages for subtitles and audio for DVB programmes
here (see page 42).
In various countries, digital stations (DVB-T, DVB-C) are
transmitted with a preset channel number per station,
known as “Logical Channel Numbers“ – “LCN“. In this
case the preset channel numbers are adopted as station
memory locations and the stations of the preferred signal
source sorted according to LCN. There may be gaps in
the numbering of the station list depending on the LCN.
Logical
Channel
Number
(continued)
Encrypted
stations
DVB-T:
Antenna
DVB-C:
Settings
DVB-S:
Satellite
system
High band
LNC
frequencies
Low Band /
High Band
Search
method
Symbol rates
Favoured
signal source
Energy
efficiency
Location of
TV set
Antenna
selection
Subtitle and
audio
languages
(DVB)
Logical
Channel
Number
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Positioning/aligning the DVB-T antenna
If you receive one or more DVB-T stations with picture or sound interfer-
ence, you should change the position and alignment of the antenna. Ask
your dealer to tell you which channels are used to broadcast the DVB-T
stations in your region.
➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays.
A DVB-T station is received and selected.
Call TV menu.
Select Settings,
go to the menu line below.
Select Stations,
go to the menu line below.
Select Manual adjustment,
OK call manual adjustment.
The signal source is already on DVB-T due to the station
preselection.
Position and align the antenna in such a manner that
maximum values for C/N and Level are obtained.
Blue button: Start search.
Search for DVB-T stations one after another and compare
values for C/N and Level.
Then position/align the antenna to the weakest station
so that maximum values for C/N and Level are obtained.
Thereafter perform an automatic search for all DVB-T
stations, see page 26.
Explanation of the setting possibilities:
Depending on the selected channel and country the as-
sociated bandwidth will be set automatically.
Start the automatic station search with OK.
The set now searches for TV and DVB radio stations.
The stations found in the automatic search are divided into
the appropriate station blocks depending on the previously
selected antenna cables (signal sources). Subsequently the
stations can only be re-sorted within these blocks. At the
beginning of the station list you will find the block with
the stations of the preferred signal source.
Any mixed sorting of stations from different signal sources
is only possible with the favourites list.
You can specify an age limit for your TV set here. DVB
broadcasts which have an appropriate age identification
are locked and can only be watched after entering the
access code (see page 41).
Then the connection and sound component wizard
starts which helps you to log in, set and connect video
recorders, decoders, a loudspeaker system or a HiFi/AV
amplifier to your TV set. A DVD recorder is already logged
in ex factory.
You can start the connection wizard and the sound
components wizard manually later and add new devices.
Further information is available from page
44 (Connec-
tion wizard) and page 52 (Sound components wizard).
If you have registered and connected a recorder in the
connection wizard, the Digital Link Plus transmission
begins at the end of the sound components wizard. If
a Digital Link Plus capable recorder is connected, the
station list of the analogue stations is transmitted to the
external recorder.
You can also call Digital Link Plus under TV menu Con-
nections Digital Link Plus.
Explanations of the DVB-T antenna:
With good reception conditions a room antenna can be
used for DVB-T (socket ANT2).
Under less favourable reception conditions, it is advisable
to use an active antenna which has to be set accord-
ingly in the initial installation or in the TV menu Con-
nections Antenna DVB Antenna DVB-T (see DVB-T
antenna on page 13).
If the location is outside of the normal transmission
range then a directional antenna can be used to improve
reception quality.
Initial installation
END
INFO
Manual adjustment
SIgnal source DVB-T DVB-C DVB-S A
Channel E05
Frequency 177.50 MHz
Bandwidth 7 MHz
Name 12 Test
C/N 81
Level 80
BER 0 E-7
Overwrite station
Search
Signal source
Select the area in which you want the broadcaster to search here. You can
use the button to automatically select station by station.
Bandwidth
Start search
Age-related
lock
Connecting
additional
devices
Digital Link
Plus
Room
antenna
Active
antenna
Directional
antenna

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Operating convenience
The info display
The info display shows a content-based info text for each menu item at
the top edge of the screen to aid you in making the settings. In conjunc-
tion with the index it makes a convenient control system.
➠ A menu is displayed.
The factory setting is that the info display is shown auto-
matically for each menu item. In this case you can tempo-
rarily hide the info texts with the INFO button.
The automatic info display can be hidden via a menu
setting. Then it can be displayed temporarily by pressing
the INFO button.
An INFO icon at the bottom right above the menu bar
also tells you that an info text is available.
If an info text over several pages is available the number
of available pages and P+P– Page is displayed in the
Info window. You can scroll through the individual info
pages with P+ and P–.
Permanently display or hide the automatic info display
Once you have become familiar with how to operate the TV set, you can
switch off the automatic info display.
➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays.
Call TV menu.
Select Settings,
go to the menu line below.
Select Miscellaneous,
go to the menu line below.
Select On-screen displays,
go to the menu line below.
Select Automatic info,
go to the menu line below: yes / no.
General information on menu operation
Menus for the individual operating modes (TV, Radio, PIP, EPG, Teletext,
PhotoViewer and DR archive, if equipped with Digital Recorder) are called
with the MENU button. Other menus can be opened with other buttons
on the remote control.
The menus are displayed at the bottom of the screen. At the top you get
additional information about the selected menu item (see info display on
the right).
➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays.
Call TV menu.
Example: Selecting and executing functions
Select Picture,
go to the menu line below.
Select Brightness,
go to the menu line below.
Set Brightness.
Return to the Brightness menu line
to make other picture settings.
Select more ... ,
OK call more ... functions.
Select Auto format,
go to the menu line below.
Select on / off.
Conclude the settings.
Inputs with the numeric buttons
Letters have to be entered for specific functions. Like using
a mobile phone keypad (1 to 9), press a numeric button
until the desired character appears.
The available letters are printed on the individual numeric
buttons.
ENDINFO
Sound Connections Recording SettingsPicture
TV menu
Picture adjustment ...
Picture
Here you can adjust among other things: Contrast, colour, brightness, picture
adjustment, sharpness, picture format.
ENDINFO
SoundPicture
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ctions Conn
e
RecordingSettings
TV menu
Settings
Here, you can search for stations automatically or manually as well as set the
menu language, timer functions, parental lock, on-screen displays, etc.
Stations ...

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Operating convenience
The index in the TV set
You can start all wizards and many operating functions directly from
this point. The complete function scope of the TV set can thus be easily
understood.
Alphabetic sorting is preceded by the items Language, Energy efficiency,
Integrated features and Repeat initial installation.
Call index
➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays.
Call Index.
You will see an info text for the highlighted keyword in
the info display. If MHEG-5 is active, call the status display
with INFO and press INFO again for index.
If an OK symbol appears in the marked line, this function
can be called directly with OK.
Selecting a keyword
Enter initial letters with the numeric buttons like with a
mobile phone keypad (see page 15).
or go with:
to the preceding / next letters,
from line to line,
P+/P– scroll backwards or forwards in whole pages.
Example: You want to have the TV set switch off automatically at
a specific time:
Select the item Switch off Automatic, you go to the
setting with OK.
The Assist+menu
The most important additional functions of the TV set can be called
directly by the Assist+menu.
Call Assist+
Call Assist+menu.
Select additional functions.
OK calls the function.
Description of the individual functions:
TV: See page 18 onwards.
Radio digital: See page 36.
Teletext: See page 34 onwards.
DR archive: Menu item only appears if the TV set is
equipped with Digital Recorder; see Digital
Recorder operating instructions.
PhotoViewer: See from page 58.
CA module: Menu item only appears if a CA module is
plugged (see page 40) and a digital station
is selected.
Index: See left column.
END
OK
P+
P–
OK
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Activate Previous/next letter
 
Index
Language
Energy efficiency
Integrated features
Repeat initial installation
*
Access code
Assist+
Automatic dimmer
You can select your language for operating the TV set.
END
OK
Assist+
TV
Radio digital
Teletext
DR archive
PhotoViewer
CA module
Index
Your personal photo selection

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Settings
TV menu
Picture Sound Connections
Radio menu
Sound Stations Timer functions
Recording
Recording wizard
Timer list
Pre-record time
Post-record time
New devices/modifications
Sound components
Antenna DVB
Digital Link Plus
Miscellaneous
Manual adjustment of
AV standard
Assign digital audio input
Allow switching voltage
RGB insertion at AV2
Remote TV switch on via Digital
Link HD
Gaming mode
Switch off times (3
Alarm times (3
Wake up with
Wake up signal volume
Auto volume
Maximum volume
max. switch on volume
Volume adjustment for
current station
Balance
Auto speech detection
Picture adjustment
Contrast
Colour intensity
Colour temperature
Brightness
Sharpness
Digital Noise Control (DNC)
more...
Search wizard
Manual adjustment
Change stations
Select/change favourites
Search wizard
Manual adjustment
Change stations
Select/change favourites
Image+ Active
Picture format
Move picture up/down (1
Auto format
Film quality improvement (DMM)
Automatic dimmer
Sound via (1
Sound effects
Sound adjustment
Headphone volume
Loudness
Sound-picture synchronisation
more...
Sound via (1
Sound effects
Sound adjustment
Headphone volume
Loudness
more...
Loudspeaker sound (1
Headphone sound (1
Auto volume
AV output signal
Maximum volume
max. switch on volume
Volume adjustment for
current station
Balance
Auto speech detection
Switch off times (3
Alarm times (3
Wake up with
Wake up signal volume
On-screen displays
Time and date
Software update
CA module: xxx (1
DVB settings
Rotate TV (4
Format integrated
hard disk (2
Menu language
Subtitles (DVB)
Audio (DVB)
Energy efficiency
Stations
Parental lock
Timer functions
Language
Eco standard
Premium mode
Shop mode
Miscellaneous
TV menu – Overview diagram
Operating convenience
(1 Menu items appear, depending on the signal source currently selected (DVB or analogue) and/or at definite presettings in
the relevant menus. For individual details, see the corresponding chapter of the operating instructions.
(2 Menu item only appears in sets with DR+, see operating instructions of Digital Recorder.
(3 Menu item only appears with motor control/RS 232 upgraded and a stand with motor drive is used (see page 66).
Radio menu – Overview diagram

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Select station
With the keys P+ and P - on the remote control
P+/P– Station up/down.
The station display with sound identification is displayed
briefly.
➠ If favourites are selected, the station in the favourites list
is switched over with P+/P– (see page 19).
➠ If other languages or DVB subtitles are available on DVB
stations, the language and subtitle selection is displayed
under the station display.
See also 25: Additional selection possibilities for DVB
stations.
With the numeric keys of the remote control
1-digit stations
Keep the numeric button pressed for one second, the
station changes immediately.
or:
Press numeric button briefly, the station changes after 2
seconds (immediate change for up to 9 stored stations).
2-digit and 3-digit stations
Press first (and second) numeric button briefly.
Keep the last numeric button pressed for one second, the
station changes immediately.
or:
Press all the numeric buttons briefly, the station changes
after 2 seconds (changes immediately in case of up to 99
or 999 stored stations).
4-digit stations
Press all four numeric buttons, the station changes imme-
diately.
➠ If favourites are selected, you can switch to the station
in the favourites list with the numeric buttons (see page
19). Maximum two-digit station numbers are possible.
➠ When you select an empty memory location, the TV
switches to the next available station.
Call last viewed station (for TV sets with MHEG-5 software)
You can switch back and forth quickly between
two stations using these buttons.
With the station list
➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays, no favour-
ites selected:
OK Call Station list.
P+/P– Scroll in the pages of the station list.
 Jump to the next station block.
 Mark stations.
or:
Enter the number of the station with the numeric buttons.
The marked station is shown as a small picture.
OK The marked station is called.
Blue button: Changes the sorting between numerically
and alphabetically.
Enter initial letters with the numeric buttons like with a
mobile phone keypad (see page 15).
The first station for the specified letters is marked.
Mark stations.
OK The marked station is called.
Daily operation
Sorting
numerically
Sorting
alphabetically
long
short short long
all short
END
INFO
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OK
OK
P+
P–
Station list
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Scan stations
Change stations
Sort alphabetically
COMP. IN
HDMI1/DVI
HDMI2/DVI
VGA
AVS
DVD
VCR
0 VIDEO
 
 
    
Switch to ...
Select station
Favourites
    
   
  
 
 
 
 
  
    
   
   
 

END
INFO
OK
OK
P+
P–
az
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Station list
21:00 - 21:45 Urlaubsparadies - Toskana
Scan stations
Change stations
Sort numerically

 


AVS


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CNN INT
Switch to ...
Select letter
Favourites
COMP IN
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
DVD
DVD-REC
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
 
 


19 -
Daily operation
With the favourites lists
You can save and call your favourite stations in 6 favourites lists (e.g. for
multiple users). Each favourites list can contain up to 99 stations. After
initial installation, 10 stations from the station list are already stored in
the first list. Change the favourites list to suit your requirements (see Put
together / change favourites lists on page 29).
➠In normal TV mode, without other displays:
OK calls the station list.
Red button: Calls the favourites list.
Select station directly with numeric buttons. Or:
Mark stations.
P+/P– Scroll in the pages of the favourites list.
Select other favourites list.
OK The marked station is called.
➠ Other favourites lists can only be selected if these
contain stations.
Red button: Back to the station list.
Green button: Scan all stations of the currently selected
favourites list.
Yellow button: Change the Favourites lists, see page 29.
Explanation of the favourites lists:
The selection made with the red button (favourites list) is retained until
you switch back to the station list with the red button.
If favourites are selected, the name of the favourites list appears in the
status display after the station name after changing stations.
Explanation of the icons following station names:
Digital DVB-T station (terrestrial via antenna)
Digital DVB-C station (via cable)
Digital DVB-S station (via satellite)
Coded station
vCI Plus coded station
 Locked station (see Parental lock on page 41)
Select video source
➠Please ensure that the appropriate devices have also been registered
with the connection wizard (see page 44).
With the AV selection
Call AV selection.
Select desired device or connection,
OK switch over.
A signal from the selected video source should now be
visible.
With the station list
➠In normal TV mode, without other displays:
OK Call the station list.
If the favourites list is displayed, switch to the
station list first.
In numerical sorting the connections or devices are always
at the beginning of the list.
In alphabetic sorting, the connections or devices are
sorted in alphabetically.
Select connection/device.
OK Switch over.
END
INFO
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OK
OK
P+
P–
Station list
Scan stations
Change stations
Sort alphabetically
COMP. IN
HDMI1/DVI
HDMI2/DVI
VGA
AVS
DVD
VCR
    
 
 
    
Switch to ...
Select station
Favourites
    
   
  
 
 
 
 
  
    
   
   
 

END
INFO
OK
OK
P+
P–
Switch to ...
Station list
Favourite list1
Favourites
 
 
 
   


 
 

 
 
 
Select station
 Scan stations
Change favourites
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OK
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COMP. IN
HDMI2/DVI
HDMI1/DVI
PC IN
AVS
DVD-REC
AV1
VIDEO
Switch to ...
AV selection

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Daily operation
Adjusting the sound
Switching sound on/off
Sound off;
Sound on: Press button again or set volume V+.
Setting the volume
V+/V– Volume louder / quieter.
The volume bar will be shown briefly if no other menu is
displayed.
Call Sound adjustment
Call Sound adjustment.
Select sound adjustment by pressing several times.
or:

Select sound adjustment.
Other sound settings in volume setting and sound adjustment
➠ As long as the volume bar or the selection of the sound
adjustment is still visible:
Call additional sound settings.

Select sound setting,
go to the menu line below.
Make changes.
Sound settings via the TV menu
➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays.
Call TV menu.
Select Sound,
go to the menu line below.
Select desired sound setting,
go to the menu line below.
Make changes.
Explanations of the sound settings:
Playback over the TV speakers, active speakers, Loewe Auro
or an external hi-fi amplifier.
The selection active speakers or Hi-fi/AV amplifier is only
possible if these have been logged in in the audio com-
ponent wizard. The Auro selection is only possible if a
Loewe DVD Preceiver Auro is connected.
The menu item Sound via does not appear if TV speak-
ers or TV speakers + active subwoofer is set in the audio
components wizard.
Set sound effects Stereo, Panorama, 3D Surround. Pano-
rama gives the stereo sound a virtual base widening. 3D
Surround converts a stereo signal into a virtual surround
signal.
Speech, Classical, Pop, Custom music and film sound. You
can set the treble and bass for music and movie sound.
Adjust the headphones volume.
Proper boost of bass and treble tones at low volume.
If the sound does not exactly match the picture, you
can correct it here. If you move to the left in the bar you
delay the sound in relation to the picture. If you move to
the right you accelerate it in relation to the picture. The
sound is adapted in time steps of 10ms each.
The Sound-picture synchronisation menu item only ap-
pears for DVB stations.
Call with OK (see next page).
Sound via
Sound effects
Sound
adjustment
Headphone
volume
Loudness
Sound-picture
synchronisa-
tion
more ...
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Speech
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