Metz 30TL55 User manual

30 LCD-TV PIP 30TL55
Operating Instructions

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Contents
1. Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. Day-to-day operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5. Selecting your country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.1 Selecting a language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6. Tuning to TV stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.1 Station logos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.2 Sorting the stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7. Selecting a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8. Picture settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
9. Sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
10. Special functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Picture in picture (PIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Picture size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Split screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Freeze frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Displaying the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
11. Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
12. AV devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connection facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
AV mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Copying recordings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
VCR function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
13. Operation without the remote control . . . 34
13.1 Key lock (child lock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
14. Connecting headphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
15. Cleaning the TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
16. Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Disposal of batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Thank you
Dear Customer,
thank you for selecting this Metz
product.
In this TV set, we have provided
a menu guidance system which,
we believe, will permit you to
operate the set easily.
However, before using the set for
the first time, you should at least
read Sections 1 to 7 of these
Operating Instructions.
Your METZ-WERKE
The TFT-LCD screen is a high-
technology product with about
one million integrated foil tran-
sistors which provide a high-
resolution picture.
Occasionally, some inactive
pixels may appear on the screen
as fixed blue, green or red dots.
Please note that these do not
affect the performance of the TV
set.

1. Setting up
The TV is delivered complete with
base and wall bracket.
Fitting the base
Slide the base into the slots provi-
ded for it and secure it carefully
with four screws (M4 x 16mm).
Wall mounting
Non-compliance with these instructions can result in serious injuries to
persons and/or major damage to the TV set.
The TFT monitor may be mounted only on vertical walls, using the wall
bracket.
Never attempt to mount the wall bracket and the monitor on your own;
always obtain the assistance of a second person.
• Take great care when securing the wall bracket to the wall. The bracket must not
only support the monitor under normal circumstances, but must also withstand any
shocks, vibration, etc. which may occur.
• Before starting work, check the stability and thickness of the wall. Ask your local
DIY store for suitable metal screws and wall plugs.
• The wall must be solid and capable of handling the load (i.e. it must be made of
bricks, limestone blocks, concrete or similar materials).
• If the wall is made of other materials (such as wood, plasterboard, etc.) have the
wall bracket mounted by an experienced tradesman.
Base
4 screws
M4 x 16mm

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Wall mounting
Remove the base (if it is fitted).
• Remove the four caps from the
rear side.
• Insert the enclosed plastic
bolts in the holes and carefully
secure each one with a screw
M6x20 mm.
• Hold the wall bracket against
the wall at the desired posi-
tion and mark the positions of
the four mounting holes.
• Screw the wall bracket to the
wall with wall plugs and
screws.
• Insert the plastic bolts on the
TV set into the keyholes of the
bracket and push the TV set
fully downwards.
• Take care that no bright lights (including sunshine) shine directly on the screen, sin-
ce this can cause reflections and reduce the apparent brilliance of the picture.
• The best viewing distance is about five times the diagonal dimension of the screen.
For a TV set with a 75 cm screen, it is thus about 3.75 m.
• All cables and components connected between the antenna/broadband socket in
the wall and the TV set must comply with European Standard EN 60966-2-4.
• There may be no magnetic fields in the immediate vicinity of the TV set. External
loudspeakers should thus be positioned at a suitable distance from the set.
• The antenna connection cable used for the set should have a screening attenuation
of at least 75 dB.
• The use of unapproved cables and components will invalidate the type approval of
the TV set.
1. Setting up
plug
screw
Holes
wall bracket
plastic bolts

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2. Safety notes
• Place the TV set on a solid surface
which is capable of bearing the
weight!
• If you bring a cold TV set into a warm
room, wait until any condensation has
evaporated before switching it on.
• The TV set is intended for use in dry
rooms. If, in exceptional cases, you
want to use it outdoors, take care that
it is not exposed to moisture (rain,
splashwater, dew).
• TV sets need sufficient cooling to pre-
vent them from overheating. Ensure
that the slots in the rear cover are not
blocked by curtains, doily, newspa-
pers, etc. Also keep the slots on the
bottom of the set free so that cool air
can enter the set.
• If you install the TV set in a wall cabi-
net, ensure that there is sufficient space
around it to permit the circulation of
cooling air.
• Do not position the TV set in the imme-
diate vicinity of a radiator or other
heater, since this could cause it to
overheat.
• Do not place
- burning candles
- vases, etc. containing liquids
on or above the TV set. Hot wax or
other liquids which enter the set will
destroy its electronic components. In
such cases, safe operation of the set is
no longer guaranteed.
• Thunderstorms can damage electrical
devices. Lightning hitting overhead
power cables or the antenna can cau-
se considerable damage to the set,
even if it is switched off. If there is a
risk of a thunderstorm, you should
remove the power cable from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna
cable from the outlet or from the TV
set.
• Only suitably trained persons may
open the set and/or carry out repairs.
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS!
If repairs should be necessary, please
consult your local dealer.
• Always switch off the TV set with the
mains switch before cleaning it!
• Do not point the remote control into
your eyes and press any keys. The
infrared radiation can damage your
eyes!
• Do not use rechargeable batteries in
the remote control. Use only two dry
batteries of the type LR03/AM4/AAA
1.5V Micro.
• The TV set is intended only for the
reception and display of picture and
sound signals.
• The TV set may be operated only from
a mains voltage of 220 – 240VAC˜,
50Hz.
• Lay the mains cable so that no-one can
trip over it and so that no objects (fur-
niture, etc.) stand on it!
• Repairs may be carried out only by
suitably qualified persons.

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The Metz Remote Control RL 18 can be
used to control the TV set and the basic
functions of video recorders VCR1 and
VCR 2, a DVD player and HiFi units (such
as radio, cassette player, CD player,
amplifier, etc.) made by Metz or various
other manufacturers.
The remote control sends the commands to
the TV set with the aid of infrared radia-
tion. Always point the remote control at
the TV set when using it. The remote con-
trol may occasionally interfere with the
operation of other infrared-controlled devi-
ces or systems (such as infrared headpho-
nes) within its range.
Ensure that no sunlight falls directly
on the TV set, since this may result in
malfunctions because the set cannot
detect the infrared signals from the
remote control.
Note that the TV set must be switched on
with the mains switch before it can be con-
trolled with the remote control.
The various operating levels of the remote
control are programmed as follows in the
factory:
•TV Metz TV sets 30TL55
•VCR1 Metz VCR with remote control RH51
•VCR2 Metz VCR with remote control RF52
•DVD Metz DVD player with remote control
RG/RH37
•HiFi
Metz HiFi CD receiver HE 11 with remote control
F11
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3. The remote control
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Do not use rechargeable batteries in
the remote control.
Use only two dry batteries of the type
LR03/ AM4/AAA 1.5V Micro.

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3. The remote control
Overview of the key functions
 ON
at the programme position selected
when the set was switched off
OFF (standby)
Select aspect ratio (picture format)
Back to previous programme position
Numeric keys (direct programme
selection)
Cursor key for menus
OK (confirm) / Freeze frame
Volume - +
Mute
Open TV menu
Programme -
Open Teletext
Display/hide programme list
Programme +
Display/hide picture in picture (PIP)
Change PIP position
Exchange contents of PIP and main
picture
Change size of PIP picture
Split screen (display/hide double pic-
ture)
Display the time
Select Mono - Stereo + Dual tone.
Back to TV mode
Select video input signal
Select key – Switches to the operating
level for AV devices
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3. The remote control
1. Programming the remote con-
trol for the individual devices
In order to control your various devices
with the remote control, you must first
programme it with a three-digit number
for each operating level.
• TV (TV set)
The TV operating level is programmed
in the factory for the Metz 30 LCD-TV
PIP. You cannot enter any other code.
• VCR 1 (video recorder 1)
VCR 2 (video recorder 2)
DVD player
HiFi (e.g. amplifier, tuner, tape, etc.)
The remote control must be programm-
ed with suitable codes from the code
list.
Note the factory settings (page 6)
and see the code list at the end of
this manual.
1.1 Entering the codes for VCR
and DVD
After executing steps a) to c), you
have about 15 seconds to make
further entries. If you do not do so,
the remote control returns automa-
tically to the TV operating level.
a) Use the Select key to select the desired
operating level. The coloured LED for
the selected level lights.
b) Press and hold the keys and l–ll
until the LED blinks twice.
c) Enter the appropriate code (see the
code list) with the numeric keys.
If the code is accepted, the LED again
blinks twice. If you enter a non-exi-
stent code, the LED lights once for
about two seconds.
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1.2 Entering the codes for CD
player, tuner and tape
After executing steps a) to c), you
have about 15 seconds to make
further entries. If you do not do so,
the remote control returns automa-
tically to the TV operating level.
a) Use the Select key to select the opera-
ting level HiFi. The coloured HiFi LED
lights.
b) Press the key, release it and then
press the key:
...l–ll for CD player,
... for tuner (radio) or
... for tape (cassette recorder)
on the remote control until the LED blinks
once.
c) Enter the appropriate code (see the
code list) with the numeric keys.
If the code is accepted, the LED again
blinks twice. If you enter a non-exi-
stent code, the LED lights once for
about two seconds.
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3. The remote control
1.3 Entering the code for a
HiFi amplifier
After executing steps a) to d), you
have about 15 seconds to make
further entries. If you do not do so,
the remote control returns automa-
tically to the TV operating level.
a) Use the Select key to select the opera-
ting level HiFi. The coloured HiFi LED
lights.
b) Press the key, release it and then
press the key until the LED blinks
twice.
c) Press the l–ll key. The LED blinks once.
d) Enter the appropriate code (see the
code list) with the numeric keys.
If the code is accepted, the LED again
blinks twice. If you enter a non-exi-
stent code, the LED lights once for
about two seconds.
1.4 Search function
Proceed as described above for input of
the code for VCR, DVD, CD, tuner or
tape until you reach the step where the
code number is entered. Now enter the
code "001" to select the search function.
The LED blinks twice. Then press the
search key (the actual key depends on
the operating level; see the table on
pages 10 and 11) and hold it until the
device stops or switches off (an Off or
STOP command is transmitted automati-
cally every 1.5 seconds).
Now release the Search key and press
the Select key to save the code which
was found.
At the end of the search, when all exi-
sting codes have been interrogated, the
corresponding LED blinks five times.
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2. Reading out a programmed
code
After executing steps a) to e), you
have about 15 seconds to make
further entries. If you do not do so,
the remote control returns automa-
tically to the TV operating level.
a) In order to see which code is pro-
grammed for an operating level, first
proceed as described in 1.1 a) to b).
b) Use the numeric keys to enter
  . The LED blinks twice to
acknowledge the input.
c) Press numeric key to display the
first digit of the code. The LED now
blinks several times to show the value
(e.g. the LED blinks three times: the
digit 3 is programmed).
d) Press numeric key to display the
second digit of the code. The LED now
blinks several times to show the value
(e.g. the LED does not blink: the digit
0 is programmed).
e) Press numeric key to display the
third digit of the code. The LED now
blinks several times to show the value
(e.g. the LED blinks seven times: the
digit 7 is programmed).
In this example the programmed code is
thus   .
If you lose track during this operation,
simply start again at step 2c).
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Key V C R 1 / 2
On / Standby
Record
Time in display

Numeric keys: progr. selection
Programme +/–
Fast forward / Rewind
OK
Lautstärke +/– TV
TV mute
MENU

On
0...9
 
 
OK
Vol.+/–
Mute
Menu
Text
Disp./hide programme list
Pause
STOP / Search
PLAY
Slow-motion






Info
P+
red
green
white
yellow
blue
I-II
TV
P- Switching voltage on/off
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AV - Eingang
AV
22
Auswahl Bedienebene
Select
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3. The remote control
Note:
The above key assignments are true for the
AV devices programmed in the factory. If
other AV devices shown in the code list are
used, the assignments may be different and
some may not be available.
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DVD
On / Standby
Return
Angle
Audio
Subtitle
Numeric keys: title selection
Cursor up/down
Cursor left/right
OK / Enter
TV volume +/-
TV mute
MENU
Display
Pause
STOP/Search
PLAY
EJECT
Skip +
Skip –
Repeat
Select operating level
Title
H i F i
C D ( I-II ) TUNER ( )
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T A P E ( )
ON: Display time/track
ON&AV, ON:On/Standby ON:Radio-text on/off ON&AV, ON: On/Standby
I-II & ON: CD I-II & ON: CD
& ON: Tuner
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& ON: Tape input & ON: Tape input
Num.keys: title select. Num.keys: progr.select.
Title +/– Programme +/–
Frequency +/–
AMP volume +/- AMP volume +/- AMP volume +/-
Pause
STOP/OPEN-CLOSE/Search
Num.key =Search Search
PLAY
AUX input AUX input AUX input
Select operating level Select operating level Select operating level
3. The remote control
Search:
Proceed as described above for entering the codes for VCR, DVD, CD, tuner, tape as far as the step
where the code number is entered. Then enter "001" for the search function. The LED blinks 2x to
acknowledge the input. Then press and hold the search key (which depends on the operating level;
see the table) until the device stops or switches off (a STOP or OFF command is automatically trans-
mitted every 1.5 seconds).
Then release the search key and press the Select key to save the code which was found.
Reset:
Proceed as described above for entering the codes for VCR, DVD, CD, tuner, tape as far as the step
where the code number is entered. Then enter "000" for the reset function. The LED blinks 2x to
acknowledge the input. All codes are now reset to the factory default settings.
The reset is executed for all operating levels, regardless of the level from which it is initiated.
Key
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








On
0...9
 
 
OK
Vol.+/–
Mute
Menu
Text
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









Info
P+
red
green
white
yellow
blue
I-II
TV
P-
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AV
22
Select
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4. Day-to-day operation
Switching on
Switch on the TV set with the mains switch. It is
now in the standby state and the red standby indi-
cator lights. Select any desired programme posi-
tion with the numeric keys on the remote control.
Alternatively, you can switch on the TV set by
pressing the key. In this case, the programme
you were watching when the TV set was switched
off is again selected.
Switching off
Press the on the remote control to switch the set
to the standby state or switch the set off completely
with the mains switch.
Programme selection
You can select the programme positions with the
numeric keys, by stepping through the positions
with the "P+" and "P-" keys or by selecting a pro-
gramme from the station table.
Open the station table by pressing the "INFO"
key, use the cursor key     to select the des-
ired station and press the "INFO" key to close the
station table.
Adjusting the volume
The volume can be adjusted with the – + key.
INFO OK
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P+
P–

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Open the menu5. Selecting your country
Once you have installed the TV set, you must spe-
cify the country in which it is located (e.g. UK) to
assign certain basic settings (such as the TV chan-
nel frequencies).
Selecting your country:
• Press the "MENU" key to open the TV menu.
• Use the cursor key to select the menu "Set-
tings".
• Use the cursor key to select the menu item
"TV tuner" and press the "OK" key to open it.
• Use the cursor key   to select the sub-menu
"APS".
• Use the cursor key to select the menu item
"Country".
• Use the cursor key  to select the desired
country from the list.
• Press the "TV" key to close the TV
menu.
The setting is saved automati-
cally when you close the menu.
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MENU
TV
OK
aps
right / left to change country
England
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Language selection for the TV menu
You can select any of the available languages for
the TV menu. All text in the menu and the help
screens (Information) are displayed in the selected
language.
Selecting the language:
• Press the "MENU" key to open the TV menu.
• Use the cursor key to select the menu
"Options".
• Use the cursor key to select the menu item
"Language".
• Use the cursor key   to select one of the
languages from the list.
• Press the "TV" key to close the TV menu.
The setting is saved automati-
cally when you close the TV
menu.
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5.1 Selecting a languageOpen the menu
MENU
TV
OK
options
right / left to change language
english
language

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Open the menu6. Tuning to TV stations
You can tune your TV set to TV stations in three
different ways:
a) Automatic Programme Search (APS)
The automatic programme search searches the
entire range of channels for TV stations. All sta-
tions which are found are placed in a station table
which is displayed at the end of the search. If you
do not like the order in which the stations appear
in this table, you can move stations to other posi-
tions and/or delete unwanted stations. For further
details, see Section 9, "Sorting the stations".
Executing an automatic programme search
• Press the "MENU" key to open the TV menu.
• Use the cursor key to select the menu
"Settings".
• Use the cursor key  to select the menu item
"TV tuner".
• Press the "OK" key and open the sub-menu
"Programming".
• Use the cursor key to open the
sub-menu "APS".
• Use the cursor key to select the
menu item "Auto setting".
• Press the "OK" key. You are then
asked if you really want to start the
programme search.
• Press the "OK" key again to start
the search..
• A station table containing the
results of the search is displayed.
• You can delete any unwanted sta-
tions from the table by selecting them with the
cursor key and pressing the red key.
The settings are saved automatically when
you close the TV menu.
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MENU
OK
aps
<ok> to start aps function
autoset <ok> to enable

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Open the menu 6. Tuning to TV stations
b) Manual search
You can use the manual search function to search
for individual stations whose channel number or
frequency you do not know.
Executing a manual search
• Press the "MENU" key to open the TV menu.
• Use the cursor key to select the menu "Set-
tings".
• Use the cursor key to select the menu item
"TV tuner".
• Press the "OK" key and open the sub-menu
"Programming".
• Use the cursor key to select the menu item
"Manual search".
• Use the cursor key to start the
search.
• The search halts when a station is
found.
• If you wish to save this station, use
the cursor key to select the menu
item "Save programme".
• Use the cursor key   to save the
station which was found.
• Press the "TV" key to close the TV
menu.
You can change the station
logo: see Section 6.1.
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MENU
TV
OK
programming
right / left to search
manual search

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Open the menu
MENU
TV
OK
c) Direct channel input
If you know the channel number of a station you
want to save, you can enter this number directly.
Executing direct channel input
• Press the "MENU" key to open the TV menu.
• Use the cursor key to select the menu "Set-
tings".
• Use the cursor key to select the menu item
"TV tuner".
• Press the "OK" key and open the sub-menu
"Programming".
• Use the cursor key to select the
menu item "Channel type".
• Use the cursor key to set the
desired channel type (C = normal
channel / S = special channel).
• Use the cursor key to select the
menu item "Channel" and enter
the channel number with the
numeric keys.
• Use the cursor key to select the
menu item "Save programme".
• Use the cursor key   to save the
entered station.
• Press the "TV" key to close the TV menu.
You can change the station logo:
see Section 6.1.
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6. Tuning to TV stations
programming
right / left to change channel
channel type C S
channel

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Open the menu 6. Tuning to TV stations
Fine tuning
The TV set is normally tuned to the centre frequency
of each of the TV channels. This is usually satisfac-
tory. If you are not satisfied, you can carry out fine
tuning of the frequency.
Executing fine tuning
• Switch to the programme position you wish to
adjust.
• Press the "MENU" key to open the TV menu.
• Use the cursor key to select the menu item
"Settings".
• Use the cursor key to select the
menu item "TV tuner".
• Press the "OK" key and open the
sub-menu "Programming".
• Use the cursor key to select the
menu item "Fine tuning".
• Use the cursor key   to carry
out fine tuning.
• If you want to save the fine-tuning
setting, use the cursor key to
select the menu item "Store pro-
gram".
• Then press the cursor keys   to save the set-
ting.
• Press the "TV" key to close the TV menu.
MENU
TV
OK
programming
right / left to adjust fine tuning
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6.1 Station logo
Each station which transmits VPS signals automati-
cally receives a station logo with up to four cha-
racters. If this automatic assignment does not
work, or if you want a different logo, you can
enter the logo manually.
Setting the station logo
• Switch to the programme position for which you
want to set the logo.
• Press the "INFO" key.
• Press the yellow key and switch to edit mode.
• You can either delete the entire station logo with
the "AV" key or use the cursor key   to select
the individual characters of the logo and then
use the cursor key   to change these charac-
ters.
• Press the "TV" key to close the TV menu.
The setting is saved automatically when you
close the TV menu.
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Open the menu
INFO
OK

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Open the menu
INFO
OK
6.2 Sorting the stations
In the station table, you can shift or delete indivi-
dual stations.
Shifting and deleting stations
• Press the "INFO" key to open the station table.
• Use the cursor key     to select the station
you want to shift or delete.
• To delete this station, press the red key and, in
the menu, press the "OK" key to confirm that
you want to delete it.
• To move the selected station, press the green
key. The frame around the selected station chan-
ges from red to yellow, indicating
that it can be moved.
• Use the cursor key     to
move the station logo in the yel-
low frame to the new position.
• Press the green key to insert the
station at this position.
All other programme posi-
tions are shifted as necessary
to make space for the inser-
ted station!
• Press the "TV" key to close the
station table.
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TV
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program table