THOMSON 14MG10U User manual

User
manual
User
manual
User
manual
14MG10U

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Mains connection and remote batteries
Mains connection
The TV is suitable for use on a.c. mains supply, 220-240V, 50 Hz only.
It must not be connected to d. c. mains.
The mainsleadoftheTVisfitted witha moulded plug.Ifthemains
sockets are not compatible or if for any reason the plug is
removed please follow these directions:
The moulded plug cannot be rewired and if removed must be disposed of safely.
DO NOT under any circumstances plug the severed plug into any mains socket as this could
result in electric shock.
IMPORTANT:Iftheplug is removed rewirenew plugas follows:The wires in themains plugare
coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE - NEUTRAL / BROWN - LIVE.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
- BLUE wire to the terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.
- BROWN wire to the terminal coded L (Live) or coloured red.
DO NOT make any connection to the terminalin the plug which is marked by the letterE orby
the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
Afusedplugmustbefittedwitha5AfuseapprovedbyASTAorBSItoBS1362andfusecovers
must always be securely replaced.
Remote control batteries
The remote control requires two batteries size AA as supplied with the unit.
Unclip the cover at the rear and insert the batteries the correct way round as
shown. The ends are usually market + and -.
Replace the batteries when the unit no longer operates at normal viewing distances.
When replacing batteriesdo notmix oldand new -donot mix makes andtypes.
alkaline types are recommended forlong life.Never risk damage to theremote
control by extreme heat - do not leave close to a radiator or on a window ledge
in direct sunshine.

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Connections
220- 240V ~50Hz

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1. Aerial Socket
Enables connection of the aerial and, if required, a video recorder (see manual for latter).
To tune the channel reserved for your video recorder, start up the recorder then carry out
MANUAL CHANNEL SETTING operations.
Store at any programme ending with a 9 (9,19,29, etc.)
Each time you use the video recorder, switch to the channel assigned to it.
2. SCART Socket
This is used to connect:
– a VHS, 8 MM, S–VHS or Hi–8 video recorder or camcorder,
– a PAY TV decoder,
– a video games console.
To use the connected device, select the audiovisual programme by pressing the button.
This selection is automatic for some devices.
AV is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
IfyouhaveanS-VIDEOdevice,pressthe button again. S-VIDEO is then displayed at the bottom
of the screen for a few seconds.
When you switch off the device and if you have not changed channel during play, the TV set
automatically returns to the previous channel.
If the TV set has been switched on by the video recorder, it will be placed on stand–by when the
video recorder is switched off.

Batteries: Remove the lid at the back of the remote control and insert two 1.5
V, LR06 batteries.
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Display programme No.
and sleep timer (Yellow
button)
Display Timer Menu
(Green button)
Call up personal
adjustments
(Red button)
Confirmanactionor
validate a menu
option
To switch to connected
equipment (e.g.: video recorder)
Toleaveamenu
Sound mute
Volume level
Stand-by
Inactive
Inactive
Adjustment: move to
Right/Left in menus and
select one of the proposed
options
Move Up and Down in
the menus
To go to Picture and
Channel Adjustment
menus
Direct access to
programmes and entering
numerical values in
menus
To change programme
”Please respect the environment! Before throwing any batteries away, consult
your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling..”
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Remote Control

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Automatic Channel Setting
This set is equipped with an automatic search system which will search for and store all
channels available in your region. To help identify the programmes, we suggest that you have to
hand a TV guide or daily newspaper.
Ensure that the aerial lead is connected to the TV set.
Check that any equipment connected only via the aerial (video recorder or satellite equipment) is
operating.
Switch off any equipment connected via the SCART socket.
Installation
Press the ON/OFF button, the indicator lamp lights up.
If the television set remains on stand–by, press one of
the buttons on the remote control numerical keypad.
When the television set is turned on for the first time, the
Installation menu appears automatically.
If this is not the case, you can call it up by:
– pressing the button on the remote control three
times.
Press to confirm.
A new menu appears. Automatic search begins. The cur-
sor moves from left to right on the VL line, then on the VH
line and then on the U line. The channels found are stored
in memory in order starting from programme PR 01.
You can stop the automatic search at any time by pressing
the button.
The search stops automatically at the end of the U band
or when 99 channels have been found.
The Programme Organizer menu then appears automatically.
The channel stored on programme PR 01 is selected (see next page).

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Changing a Programme Number
Select the channel number to be changed using the
button.
Using the numerical keypad on the remote control, enter the
new programme number.
You can also use the buttons on the remote control.
Press the button to confirm the change.
The programmes stored under the old and new numbers are then swapped.
Repeat this operation to change other programme numbers.
Erasing a Programme
Select the programme to be erased using the button.
Enter 0 or 00 on the numerical keypad of the remote control.
Press to confirm. The programme is erased.
Check that all the programmes are in the required order using the button, then press
to leave the menu.

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Manual Channel Setting
Press the button twice to call up the channel setting menu.
1. Channel Search
Select the 2nd line of the menu using the button.
Start the search by pressing:
– the button for a forward search,
– the button for a backward search.
The search fully covers the VL, VH and U bands starting
from the channel on the screen. The cursor moves and
as soon as a channel is found, the picture appears on
the screen.
Wait for the menu to go to the bottom of the screen for optimum reception.
If the picture corresponds to the channel required, go to the 4th line (PR), otherwise
continue the search.
If you wish to stop the automatic search, press the button.
2. Programme Number and Storing in Memory
Select the 4th line of the menu using the button.
If fine tuning is necessary, see Fine Tuning
Enter a programme number using the numerical buttons of the
remote control.
You can also use the buttons .
Store the programme number you have allocated to the channel by pressing the button.
The 2nd line of the menu is then selected again.
Restart the search using
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3. Fine Tuning
Only necessary in the event of interference
If fine tuning is necessary, select the 3rd line of the menu
using the button.
If necessary, adjust the picture using the buttons.
Select the 4th line (PR)usingthe button to allocate a programme number to the channel
and store it in memory (see Programme Number and Storing in Memory)
If a channel has required fine tuning, it will be stored in memory with the AFC (Automatic
Frequency Control) deactivated.
Press the button to leave the menu.

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Picture Adjustments
Press the button to call up the Picture Menu.
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Select the function to be adjusted using the buttons.
The tint function is only active in NTSC mode.
Adjust as required using the buttons.
Storing Personal Adjustments
You can store the adjustments you have just made and call
them up at a later stage. Caution: these personal adjustments
will replace and delete the standard settings made at the
factory.
With the Picture Menu displayed, press the red button.
Press the button to leave the menu.
Sleep Timer
Press the green button to call up the Stand–by
Menu.
Set the stand–by time in 10–minute steps (up to 4 hours) using
the buttons
Press the button to leave the menu
The television set is child locked when the programmed time
period has elapsed. The stand–by indicator will flash (see Day to
Day Operation).
To cancel the sleep time function:
–pressthegreen button to call up the menu.
–pressthe button once or several times to return to: –:––
When the display indicates –:––, the sleep timer function is deactivated.
The sleep timer function is also deactivated when the television set is switched to stand–by from
themainON/OFFswitch.
The television is then child locked and the stand–by indicator flashes (see Day to Day
Operation).