GRUNDIG GEF 5900B 43-Inch HD LED Smart TV Instructions

SETUP AND SAFETY

About your TV set

In addition to DVB-S, DVB-T and DVB-C digital
TV programmes, you can also watch analogue
TV broadcasts with your TV set.

Intended use

The TV set is designed for use in dry rooms.
Use the TV set with the supplied stand or a suitable VESA bracket.
The TV set is primarily intended for the playback of TV programmes, streaming content and music/video material from external devices.
Any other use is strictly prohibited.
It is not intended as an information display or for predominant use as a computer monitor.
If a still image or a non-full-format image is displayed for an extended period, visible traces may remain on the screen for some time.
This is not a defect that can be used in a warranty request.

Moving the product

Unplug the product before moving it. A disconnect the antenna cable and other external devices connected to the TV set. If you have kept the original product box, use it to pack the product.
If you have not kept the original product box, wrap the product in bubble wrap or thick cardboard. Pay attention to avoid damages during moving.

Safety

WARNING
Risk of an electrical accident

Do not dismantle the TV set. Safety risks may arise and also the guarantee of the product can be void if the television set is opened.
The TV set can only be operated with the power cable or the AC/DC adapter supplied with the product.
Do not operate the TV set with a damaged power cable/AC/DC adaptor (if supplied).
If the plug on the TV set has an earthing contact, only insert the plug into a socket with earthing contact.
Plug the TV set into the mains socket only after you have connected the external devices and the antenna.
Protect the TV set from moisture. Do not place any vessels filled with water (such as vases) on the TV.

Fire hazard

To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times.
Do not cover the ventilation slots on the TV set.
Always unplug the power plug and antenna plug during a thunderstorm.
Keep candles or other open flames away from the TV set.
Do not expose the batteries to extreme heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Only use batteries of the same type (brand, size, properties). Do not use used and new batteries together.

WARNING

Injuries caused by the falling TV set

Never place the TV set on an unstable surface. The TV set may fall, causing serious injury, and possibly leading to death in isolated cases. Observe the following precautions especially to protect the children from such negative incidents:

Only use furniture that can safely support the TV set.
Make sure that the TV set does not protrude beyond the dimensions of the furniture on which it is resting.
Do not place the TV set on tall furniture that has the risk of tipping over such as cabinets, sideboards or bookcases.
If you have no other choice, fix the furniture and the TV set to the wall to prevent them from tipping over.
Do not place the TV set on fabric or other materials located between the TV set and furniture.
Instruct children that there is danger associated with climbing on furniture when the TV set is to be reached.
Consider the above-mentioned warnings whenever you change the location of the TV set.

CAUTION

Shortened service life due to high operating temperature

Do not place the TV set next to heating units or in direct sunlight.
To ensure adequate ventilation, maintain clearance of at least 10 cm around the TV set.

Disposing of the packaging

The packaging materials are dangerous for children. Keep the packaging materials out of the reach of children.
The packaging of the product is manufactured from recyclable materials. Dispose of by classifying in accordance with waste regulations.
Do not dispose of normal household waste.

Discoloration of furniture due to rubber feet

Some furniture surfaces may discolor when they come in contact with rubber.
To protect furniture, you can place a sheet made of glass or plastic under the stand. Do not use textile underlays or mats such as doilies.

Environmental information

Do not dispose of batteries in the household waste. Used batteries must be returned to retail stores or public collection points. You help protect the environment in this way.
Be sure to dispose of packaging materials for your product separately according to the guidelines of local authorities so that they can be recycled in an environmentally safe manner.
Do not dispose of the product along with normal household waste at the end of its service life. Take it to a recycling center for electrical and electronic equipment.

Tips for power saving

Switch the TV set to standby if you will not use it for a while. In standby mode, the TV set uses very little energy (≤ 0.5 W).
If you do not use the TV set for an extended period, turn it off with the power switch or unplug the power cord from the socket.
If you turn off the device or disconnect it from the power supply, the switch-on timer, and programmed recordings will not work.
Select a location so that no direct sunlight falls on the screen. Thus, you can select a lower backlight and provide power saving.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Special features of your television

With your TV set, you can receive and watch digital TV programs including the High Resolution (HD) ones over DVB-S/S2, DVB-T, and DVB-C.
At present, reception for these digital television channels in High Definition is only possible in some countries in Europe.
Although this TV set meets the current DVB-S/ S2, DVB-T, and DVB-C standards as of April 2013, its compatibility with future DVB-S/ S2 digital satellite broadcasts, DVB-T digital terrestrial broadcasts, and DVB-C digital cable broadcasts is not guaranteed.
This television can receive and process all analog and all unencrypted digital stations.
This television set has an integrated digital and analog receiver.
The digital receiver unit converts the signals from digital stations to provide outstanding audio and picture quality.
The TV guide (only for digital stations) tells you of any schedule changes at short notice and provides an overview of all the channels’ schedules for the next few days.
Detailed information on the individual channels – if it is provided by the broadcaster – is also available in the electronic 7 Day TV Guide.
You can connect various data media such as an external hard disk, a USB memory stick, or a digital camera to the USB socket. Using the file browser, you can then select and play the file formats you want (for example, MP4, MP3, or JPEG data).

Receiving digital channels

To receive digital satellite channels (DVB-S/ S2) you need a satellite antenna.
To receive digital channels (DVB-T) you need a digital rooftop or indoor antenna (passive or active indoor antenna with its own power supply).
The antenna cable of the cable TV network that broadcast in DVB-C must be plugged into the TV in order to receive the DVB-C broadcasts.
Unlike analog broadcasting, not every channel has its own transmission frequency. Instead, several channels are grouped into what are known as bouquets on a regional or national level.
You can find the current transmission information on Teletext from various channels, or look at the TV guide.
Various digital television stations from private broadcasters are scrambled (DVB-S/S2, DVB-T, and DVB-C). Watching these stations and the recording and playback functions are only possible with the appropriate CI module and a SmartCard. Ask your specialist dealer.

Important notes on environmental protection

Those items mentioned below will help you reduce the consumption of natural resources as well as save your money by reducing electricity bills.
If you will not be using the TV set for several days, it should be disconnected from the mains for environmental and safety reasons.
TV will not consume energy in this condition.
If the TV set has a main switch, it will be enough to turn the TV off via the main switch.
TV will reduce energy consumption almost to Zero Watt.
TV consumes less energy on stand-by mode.
However, some TV sets may have features such as on timer, that require the TV set to be left on standby to work correctly.
TV consumes less energy when brightness is reduced.

Notes on still pictures

Watching the same picture for a long time on the screen may cause a still image remains feebly in the background. Feeble picture(s) on the background originated from LCD/ LED technology and does not require any action under guarantee. To avoid such cases and/or minimize the impact, you may observe the tips below.
Do not allow the same TV channel to stay on the screen for a very long time. Channel logos may cause this situation.
Do not allow the images, which are not full screen, to constantly stay on the screen; if not streamed in full-screen format by the broadcaster, you can convert the images to full screen by changing image formats.
Higher brightness and/or contrast values will lead this impact to appear faster; therefore, you are recommended to watch your TV at the lowest brightness and contrast levels that would satisfy you.

PACKAGING CONTENTS

Standard accessories

TV
Stand
Remote control
Battery for remote control
Screws and mounting instructions for a stand
Quick Instruction Manual

CONNECTION/PREPARATION

Setting up or hanging

Select a location so that no direct sunlight falls on the screen.

Setting up with stand

To mount the stand, refer to the installation instructions included.
Place the TV set on a hard, level surface.

Preparing for mounting on the VESA installation kit

Contact the authorized dealer to purchase the bracket.

You will need the following:
A pair of scissors,
A cross-tip screwdriver.

Follow the installation instructions for the VESA installation kit.

Place the TV set in the film on a smooth surface with the screen facing down.
Cut open the film on the backside using scissors.
Connect the required cables to the connectors of television. Refer to the “Connections” section in this manual.
Tie the cables so they do not hang down onto the floor.
Screw the VESA bracket onto the TV set and mount it according to its installation instructions.

Connecting the air and the mains cable

For digital satellite stations (DVB-S/S2) plug the cable of the satellite antenna into the antenna socket SATELLITE on the television set; and/or
a For terrestrial digital stations (DVB-T) plug the cable of the rooftop, indoor antenna (active or passive indoor antenna with its own power supply) into the antenna socket ANT IN on the television set;
or
2b For digital stations of the cable TV network (DVB-C), plug the antenna cable into the antenna socket ANT IN on the television set;
or
2c For analog stations plug the antenna cable into the antenna socket ANT IN on the television set.
Note:
When connecting an indoor antenna you may have to try it out at different positions until you get the best reception.
Plug the mains cable into the wall socket.
Notes:
Make sure that the adaptor is connected to the TV before plugging in the power cable
Only plug the device into the main socket after you have connected the external devices and the antenna.
Do not use an adapter plug or extension cable which does not meet the applicable safety standards. Do not tamper with the power cable.

Inserting batteries in the remote control

Open the battery compartment by removing the lid.
Insert the batteries (2 x 1.5 V micro; for example R03 or AAA). Observe the polarity (marked on the base of the battery compartment).
Close the battery compartment.
Note:
If the television no longer reacts properly to remote control commands, the batteries may be flat. Be sure to remove used batteries.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from used batteries

Environmental note

Make sure that the exhausted batteries are disposed of in accordance with the local laws and regulations. The symbol on the battery and package states that
the battery supplied with this product should not be considered as household waste. In some cases, this symbol might be used together with a chemical symbol. If the batteries contain mercury more than 0.0005% or lead of more than 0.004%, a chemical symbol -Hg for mercury and Pb for lead- will be placed under the symbol. By ensuring proper disposal of these batteries, you will have contributed in the prevention of potential hazards to the environment and human health that may arise from inappropriate disposal of the batteries.

OVERVIEW

Connections of the television set

OVERVIEW

VGA IN: Image signal input for PC.
PC AUDIO IN: Audio signal input for PC.
AV-IN (V/L/R): Audio/video input for camera.
COAX: Coaxial audio output.
SATELLITE: Satellite antenna input.
ANT-IN: For antenna cable (terrestrial antenna or cable connection).
U: Headphone jack or external audio output.
HDMI1 (ARC): Input for digital audio and image data.
HDMI2: Input for digital audio and image data.
HDMI3: Input for digital audio and image data.
CI: For CA modules for receiving scrambled channels.
MINI YPbPr IN: Component, audio/ video inlet, and outlet (3.5mm jack – with
YPbPr converter cable).
USB: USB socket for data media.

Buttons of the remote control

: Turns on the television in the standby mode and switches it to the standby mode.

Turning on the television and switching it to standby mode

Press “8“to turn on the television in standby mode.
Press “8“ to switch the television to standby mode.

Remote control – main functions

Cursor Control

Moves the cursor up and down in the menus.
Moves the cursor left/right in menus.
Opens channel list; activate various functions.

Selects the previous track/previous picture in the file browser.
Selects the next track/next picture in the file browser
Starts the backward picture search in the file browser.
Starts the forward picture search in the file browser.
Starts playback in the file browser;
Ends playback in the file browser;

SETTINGS

First-time installation and channel search…
This TV is equipped with a function that searches the Satellite (DVB-S/S2), Terrestrial (DVB-T), Cable (DVB-C), and analog channels automatically.
After you start searching and searching for TV channels, the channels are saved in the Program Edit and you can sort them as you wish in the Programme Edit.

Various settings
You can decide which channel type to search for depending on the antenna type connected to your TV.

See page 18 for searching DVB-S/S2 – digital satellite TV channels.
For setting up DVB-T – digital terrestrial channels see page 19.
Setting up DVB-C – digital cable TV channels see page 19.
See the “Detailed Channel Settings” section on page 50 for setting the analog TV channels.
See the “Detailed Channel Settings” section starting from page 43 for more information on digital television channel settings.
Note:
Select language and country and keep on reading the relevant section.

Selecting language, country, and operation mode

Press »8« to switch on the television in standby mode.
– The »First Time Installation« menu is displayed when the TV is turned on for the first time.
Select your language using » <« or » >«, and press »V« to select the next option.
Press » <« or » >« to select the country and press »V« to select the next option.
Note:
The following section contains information on how to set up the channels according to the antenna system connected.

Searching television channels with satellite signal

In the »Tuning Setup« menu, select »Satellite« from »Scan Type« using » <« or » >«.
Select the »Satellite« option using »V« or »Λ« and select the satellite you want to search with » <« or » >«.
Select »Channel Type« using »V« or »Λ«. Press » <« or » >« to select whether you want to search for only free digital television channels (Free), only scrambled digital television channels (Scramble), or both (Free+Scramble).
Note: If some of the frequencies are not stored completely due to the changes in satellite parameters made by the broadcaster, it is recommended to set the »Network Settings« option to »Network«.
Select »Service Type« using »V« or »Λ«. Press » <« or » >« to select whether you want to search for only television channels (DTV), only radio (Radio), or both (All).

Searching cable digital television channels

In the »Tuning Setup« menu, select »DVB-C« from »Scan Type« using » <« or » >«.
Select »Tune Type« using »V« or »Λ«. Select the tune type with » <« or » >«. – »DTV« only searches for digital television channels. – »ATV« only searches for analog television channels. – »DTV & ATV« searches for both analogue and digital television channels
Select »Scan Type« with »V« or »Λ« and elect (»Full«, »Speed« or »Blind Scan«) with » <« or » >«.
Note:
You can speed up the search. To do this, frequency and network ID information are required.
You can obtain such information from your cable provider or find them in Internet forums.
Press »OK« to start the search. – The »Channel Tuning« menu will be displayed and the search for TV channels will start. – Search may take several minutes depending on the number of television channels received.
Note:
The search can be aborted with »EXIT«.
Press »EXIT« to end searching.

Changing stored channels for digital stations

Channels found at the end of the search are stored in »Programme Edit«.
You can add the channels to your favorite list, change the order of the channels added to the Programme Edit, delete the channels that you do not need, and skip certain preset channels.
In Programme Edit, press »CH-« to switch the channel list to the next page, and press »CH+« to switch it back to the previous page.

Opening the Programme Edit

Press »MENU« to open the menu.
Press »<« or »>« to select the »Channel«menu and press »OK« to confirm.– »CHANNEL« menu is now enabled.
Use »V« to select the »Programme Edit« and confirm your selection with »OK«. – The »Programme Edit« menu is displayed.

Deleting channels from the programme edit

1 In the »Programme Edit« menu, use »V« or »Λ« to select the channel to be deleted and confirm with » « (Red).
2 Press »EXIT« to quit the »Programme Edit«.

Moving the channels in the programme edit to a different position (Satellite, Cable, and Terrestrial channels except from those disabled by the broadcaster)

In the »Programme Edit« menu, use »V« or »Λ« to select the channel to be moved and confirm with » « (Yellow).
Use »V« or »Λ« to move the channel to its new position and confirm with »«(Yellow).
Note:
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to move other channels.
Press »EXIT« to quit the »Programme Edit«.

Skipping television channels
You can determine the television channels to be skipped while selecting channels with »P+« or »P-«. It is still possible to select using the number buttons.

In the »Programme Edit« menu, use »V« or »Λ« to select the channel to be skipped and confirm with » « (Blue). –The channel will be marked with » «.
Press »EXIT« to end searching.
Notes:
Channels can be enabled again. Press »V« or »Λ« to select the channel, and press » (Blue) to enable the channel again.

Creating a favorite List

You can select your favorite channels and save them as a list.
Note:
Press »FAV« to select the favorite list.

In the »Programme Edit« menu, press »V« or »Λ« to select the channel to be added to the favorite list and then confirm with »FAV«. –The channel will be marked with »«.
Press »EXIT« to end searching.
Note:
You can delete channels from your favorite list. In the »Programme Edit« menu, press» V« or »Λ« to select the channel and confirm with »FAV«.

PICTURE AND VOLUME SETTINGS

Picture settings

Press »MENU« to open the menu.
Select the »PICTURE« menu using » <« or » >« and confirm your selection with »OK«. – The »PICTURE« menu is now enabled.
Use »V« or »Λ« to select »Picture Mode«, »Contrast«, »Brightness«, »Colour«, »Sharpness«, »Colour Temp«, or »Noise Reduction«.
Select the value using » <« or »>« and confirm your selection with »OK«.
Notes:
In the Picture Settings menu, »Contrast«, »Brightness«, »Colour«, and» Sharpness« are active when »Picture Mode« and »Personal« are selected.
Press »EXIT« to finish the setting.

Sound settings

Press »MENU« to open the menu.
Select the »SOUND« menu using »<« or» >« and confirm your selection with »OK«. – The »SOUND« menu is enabled.

Note:
Additional operations are explained in the following sections.
Treble
1 Select »Treble« with »V« or »Λ« and adjust with » <« or » >«.
Note:
»Treble« is active in the menu when the »Personal« option is selected from »Sound Mode«.
Bass
1 Select »Bass« with »V« or »Λ« and adjust with » <« or » >«.
Note:
»Bass« is active in the menu when the »Personal« option is selected from »Sound Mode«.
Balance
1 Select »Balance« with »V« or »Λ« and adjust with » <« or » >«.

PICTURE AND VOLUME SETTINGS

Automatic volume
The television channels broadcast at different volumes.
The Auto Volume Level (AVL) Limiting function means the volume is kept the same when you switch between channels.

Select »Auto Volume Level« with »V« or »Λ« and select »On« with » <« or » >«.

AD Switch (audio subtitles)
AD Switch is an additional audio channel for people who are visually impaired.
The activities, surroundings, scene changes or the appearance, the gestures, and facial expressions of the actors are described.

This sound is transmitted at the same time as the normal sound with digital television stations. This depends on the program being broadcast.

Select »AD Switch« with »V« or »Λ« and select »On« with » <« or » >«.
Select »AD Switch Volume« with »V« or »Λ« and adjust with » <« or » >«.

Concluding the settings
1 Press »EXIT« to finish the settings.

FUNCTIONING OF THE TV – BASIC FUNCTIONS

Basic functions
Switching on and off

Press »8« to switch on the television in standby mode.
Press »8« to switch on the television in standby mode.

Selecting channels

Use »1…0« to select channels directly.
Press »P+« or »P-« to select up and down channels.
Open the channels list using »OK«, select the channel using »V« or »Λ« and confirm with »OK«.

Selecting channels from the favourite list

Press »FAV« to recall the favorite list menu. – »Favourite List« menu will be displayed.
Select the channel using »V« or »Λ« and confirm with »OK«.

Selecting AV channels

Open the »Input Source« menu with » «.
Select the desired AV channel position using »V« or »Λ« and confirm with »OK«.

Adjusting the volume

1 Adjust the volume with »– o +«. Muting
1 Use »p« to switch the sound off (mute) and to switch it on again.

Displaying information

1 Press »?« to display the information. – The menu on the screen disappears automatically after a short while.

Audio language
You can select various languages when watching digital channels. This depends on the programme being broadcast.

Press » « to open the selection menu.
Select your language using »V« or »Λ« and confirm with »OK«.

Subtitles
You can select various subtitles when watching digital channels.
This depends on the program being broadcasted.

Press » to open the selection menu.
Select your language using »V« or »Λ« and confirm with »OK«.

SWAP function
This function allows you to switch between the TV channel you are currently watching and the one you have watched before that.

Use »1…0« or »P+«, »P–« to select the desired channel.
Use »1…0« or »P+«, »P–« to change the channels.
Press »BACK <« to return to the previous channel.

Changing the picture format

The television automatically switches to the 16:9 format if this format is detected via the Euro-AV socket.

1 Select the picture format with » «. The selected picture format, for example,»16:9«, appears on the screen. – You can choose between the following picture formats:

»Auto« format
The picture format is automatically switched to »16:9« for 16:9 programs.
The picture format is automatically switched to »4:3« for 4:3 programs.
»16:9« format
During programs in 4:3 format, the picture is stretched horizontally if »16:9« is selected.
The picture geometry is stretched horizontally.
With actual 16:9 signal sources (from a set-top box on the Euro-AV socket) the picture fills the screen completely and with the correct geometry. »4:3« format The picture is shown in 4:3 format.
»Zoom1« format
Enlarges the picture once, being focused on the center.
»Zoom2« format
Enlarges the picture twice, being focused on the center.

ELECTRONIC TV GUIDE

Electronic TV guide

The electronic 7 Day TV Guide offers an overview of all programs that will be broadcasted in the next week (for digital channels only).

Press »GUIDE« to see program information.
Notes:
Not all channels provide a detailed TV guide.
Many broadcasters supply the daily program but no detailed descriptions.
There are broadcasters that do not provide any information at all.
Select the television channel with »V« or »Λ«. – The daily broadcast of the selected channel is displayed.
Press » >« to switch to today’s broadcasts.
Notes:
You can open and close the detailed program information with »?«. Press »« (green) to add a reminder for the selected program.
Press » « (green) consecutively to select the reminder period.
Press »V« to select information on the next broadcasts and press »Λ« to return to the information for the current broadcasts.
Press » « (blue) to select the next days and press » « (yellow) to return to today.
Switch back to the channel selection by pressing » <«.
Press »MENU« to quit the electronic 7 Day TV Guide.

TELETEXT MODE

Text mode

Press »TXT« to switch to the Teletext mode.
You can select Teletext pages directly with »1…0« . To return to page 100, press »?«.
Press »V« to scroll back to one page.
Press »Λ« to scroll forward one page.
Note:
At the bottom of the screen, you will see an information line consisting of a red, green, and, depending on the channel, yellow and blue text field.
Your remote control has buttons with the corresponding colors. Select the pages directly using these buttons.
Press »TXT« to exit the Teletext mode.

Additional functions

Enlarging character size
If you have difficulty reading the text on the screen, you can double the character size.

To enlarge the character size of a Teletext page, press »5« repeatedly.
Multiple pages may contain several subpages, which are automatically scrolled by the transmitting station.

Page stop

Stop the sub-pages with »3«.
Press »3« to quit the function.

Calling up the next sub-page directly
If the selected Teletext page contains further pages, the number of the current sub-page, as well as the total number of pages, is displayed.
1 Press » <« or » >« to select a subpage.

Reveal answer
Certain Teletext pages contain ”hidden answers” or information that can be called up.

Press »4« to display the information.
Press »4« to hide the information.

USB MODE

The file formats
Your television can be operated via the USB input with the following file formats:

Video data
Video compression/decompression (codec) is intended for decreasing the storage area without sacrificing the picture quality.
Your TV supports video data compressed with XVID, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC(L4.1, Ref. Frames:4), MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1, MJPEG, MOV standards.

File extensions that the device supports: “.avi”, “mkv”, “.mp4”, “.ts”, “.mov”, “.mpg”, “.dat”, “.vob”. Format (codec) information is embedded within the file content and may differ depending on the file extension. “.avi”, “.mkv” or “.divx” files containing DivX codec within are not playback.
In addition to video data, these files also contain audio data compressed and “packaged” by using MP3.

Audio data
Your television can play audio data coded with MP3 standards.
MP3 stands for MPEG-1 Volume Level 3 and is based on the MPEG-1 standard developed by MPEG (Motion Picture Expert Group).
These formats enable audio files to be saved on storage devices with a sound quality similar to that of a CD.
File extensions supported by the device: “.mp3”, “.m4a”, “.m4a”
MP3 files can be organized into folders and subfolders similar to the files on a computer.

Picture data
Your television can display picture data in JPEG, PNG, and BMP formats.
JPEG stands for Joint Picture Experts Group. This process is intended to compress picture files.
PNG and BMP standards are designed to compress picture data without any losses.
Picture files can be saved onto a data medium along with other file types.
Such files can be organized as folders and subfolders.

Connecting external data media

It is advised to put the television on standby mode before connecting the External Data medium. Connect the device and then switch the television on again.
Before disconnecting the data medium, the television must first be switched to standby, otherwise, files can be damaged.

Note:

If you are using a power cable for the external hard disk that you have connected to the »USB« interface, then the power cable of the external hard disk must also be unplugged when the TV is turned off.
You must not disconnect the USB Device from the TV while a file on the USB Device is being read by the TV.
A bi-directional data transfer as defined for ITE (Information Technology Equipment) devices in EN 55022/EN 55024 is not possible.
USB transfer is not an operating mode in itself. It is only an additional function.

Connect the »USB« interface of the television and the corresponding socket on the data device (external hard disk, digital camera, card reader, or MP3 player) using a USB cable. or plug the memory stick into the »USB« USB interface of the television.

The file browser

The file browser displays the video, audio, and picture data that the external data medium provides.
If a data medium contains different file formats, you can deactivate data (Video file, Audio file, Picture file) you do not need for the playback using a filter function.

The main menu of the file browser

Photo data format.
Music data format.
Movie data format.
Text data format.

Playback – Basic functions

Press » « to select the data media and select »USB« with »V« or »Λ« and select »OK« to confirm. – The data media file browser will be displayed on the screen.
Select the format (Video file, Audio file, Image file, Text file) with » <« or » >«.
Select file overview with »OK«.
Select the external data media using » <« or»>« and confirm your selection with »OK«.– Data media index list appears.
Press »V«, »Λ«, »<« or »>« to select the desired file and press »8« to start playing.
Press »!« to pause playback.
Press »8« to resume playback.
Press »7« to end playback. – The file browser appears.

Notes:

Press »EXIT« if you want to return to the upper folder.
It is possible that some files that are supported in USB mode do not operate due to some problems that may arise depending on how such files are created (compression) although they contain the supported file extension.
If there is more than one audio source (audio stream) in the video files that are being played, then you can switch between the audio sources with » « while the file is played in full-screen mode.

Additional playback functions

Depending on the file formats used, the following additional functions are possible.

Selecting a track or picture in steps (SKIP)

During playback, select the next track/ picture you want with »6«.
Select the previous track/picture with »5«. – Playback begins with the track or picture you selected.

Searching forward
(only video and audio files)
You can select different speeds (2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x forwards or backward).

Select the playback speed during playback by pressing the»3« or »4« buttons.
Press »8« to resume playback.

Move to the desired time (only video files)

Press »?« during playback. – The control buttons will be displayed.
Press » <« or » >« to select »Goto Time« and press »OK«.
Enter the time with the»1…0« buttons and press »OK«.

Selecting aspect ratio (only video files)

Press »?« during playback. – The control buttons will be displayed.
Press » <« or » >« to select the »Aspect

Ratio« and then press »OK« repeatedly, set the picture ratio as »4:3«, »16:9«, »Zoom1«, »Zoom2«, or »Auto«.
Turn the picture display (only picture files)
The pictures can be rotated by 90°.

During playback, press »?« to rotate the pictures by 90°. – The control buttons will be displayed.
Press » <« or » >« to select »Rotate« and then press »OK« repeatedly, the picture will rotate by 90° each time you press.

Repeat functions

Options:
– »Repeat 1«, the selected track is repeated once;
– »Repeat All«, and all tracks are played repeatedly.
– »RepeatNone«, tracks are not repeated.

Press »DISPLAY« during playback. – The control buttons will be displayed.
Press »<« or » >« to select »Repeat« and then press »OK« repeatedly to change the function again.

LANGUAGE SETTINGS

Press »MENU« to open the menu.
Select the »SETUP« menu using » <« or » >« and confirm your selection with »OK«. – The »SETUP« menu is now enabled.
Note:
Additional operations are explained in the following sections.

Changing the menu language

Press »V« or »Λ« to select the »Menu Language« and confirm with »OK«. – The Language selection menu is displayed.
Select the language with »V«, »Λ«, » <« or » >« and confirm your selection with »OK«.
Press »EXIT« to finish the setting.

Changing the Teletext language

Press »V« or »Λ« to select the »TT Language« and confirm with »OK«. – TT Language selection menu will be displayed.
Select the language with »V« or »Λ« and confirm your selection with »OK«.
Press »EXIT« to finish the setting.

Changing the audio language
(only for digital television channels)
You can assign primary and secondary audio languages.

Press »V« or »Λ« to select the »Audio Language« and confirm with »OK«. – The Audio Languages selection menu will be displayed.
From »Audio Languages«, select »Primary« with » <« or » >« and select the primary audio language with »V«, »Λ« or » <«, » >«.
Select »Audio Languages« with »MENU« and select »Secondary« with » <« or » >«.
Select the secondary audio language using »V«, »Λ« or » <«, » >« and confirm your selection with »OK«.
Press »EXIT« to finish the setting.

Changing the subtitle language
(only for digital television channels)

You can disable subtitles, select subtitle language, and assign a secondary subtitle language.

Press »V« or »Λ« to select the »Subtitle Language« and confirm with »OK«. – The Subtitle Language selection menu will be displayed.
From »Subtitle Language«, select »Primary« with » <« or » >« and select the primary audio language with »V«, »Λ« or » <«, » >«.
Select »Subtitle Language« with »MENU« and select »Secondary« with » <« or » >«.
Select the secondary subtitle language using »V«, »Λ« or » <«, » > and confirm your selection with »OK«.
Press »EXIT« to finish the setting.

TIME SETTINGS

Press »MENU« to open the menu.
Select the »TIME« menu using »<« or » >« and confirm your selection with »OK«. – The »TIME« menu is now enabled.

Note:

Additional operations are explained in the following sections.

Time
Current time and date information is retrieved automatically from the broadcast.

Time Zone

Select »Time Zone« using »V« or »Λ« and confirm with »OK«.
Select the time zone using »V«, »Λ«, »<«or »>« and confirm your selection with»OK«.
Press »EXIT« to finish setting. Sleep timer

You can enter an off time for the television to switch off. After this time has elapsed, the television switches to standby mode.

Select »Sleep Timer« using »V« or »Λ« and confirm with »OK«.
Select the sleep timer using »V« or »Λ« and confirm with »OK«.
Note:
Disable the function with »V« or »Λ« by switching it to the»Off« position.
Press »EXIT« to finish the setting.

Auto standby

Auto standby This function will switch the television to standby mode in 4 hours if the television does not receive any picture signals for 5 minutes or according to European regulations if no key on the keyboard of the TV or the remote control is pressed.

Select »Auto Standby« using »V« or »Λ« and confirm with »OK«.
Select the sleep timer using »V« or »Λ« and confirm with »OK«.
Note: 7 You can disable the function with »V« or »Λ« by switching it to the» Off« position.
Press »EXIT« to finish the setting.

Sleep timer for OSD menu
This function allows you to specify the time during which the OSD menu will remain on the screen.

Select »Sleep timer for OSD menu« using »V« or »Λ« and confirm with »OK«.
Select the sleep timer using »V« or »Λ« and confirm with »OK«.
Press »EXIT« to finish the setting.

LOCK SETTINGS

Press »MENU« to open the menu.
Select the »LOCK« menu using » <« or » >« and confirm your selection with »OK«. – The »LOCK« menu is now enabled.

Note:
Additional operations are explained in the following sections.

Menu Lock
Using this function, you can lock »Auto. Tuning«, »Programme Edit« and »Dish Antenna Setup« so that they can only be accessed by entering a PIN code.

In the »LOCK« menu, press »OK« and enter the PIN code »0000« using the»1…0« buttons on the displayed password screen. – The menu options are now enabled.
Select »System Lock« with »V« or »Λ« and confirm with » <« or » >«.
Activate the lock with » <« or » >«.
Note:
Select »Off« with » <« or » >« to disable the menu lock.
Press »EXIT« to finish the setting.
Changing the PIN code
Instead of the default code »0000«, you can enter a personal code.
Please take note of your personal code.
Press »V« or »Λ« to select the »Set Password« and confirm with »OK«.
Use »1…0« to enter your current four-digit PIN code. – »Enter New Password« is now enabled.
Use »1…0« to enter your new four-digit personal PIN code.
Use »1…0« to enter your personal PIN code again.
Press »EXIT« to finish the setting.

Blocking a television channel
You can block individual television channels which are not suitable for children using a personal PIN code.
Note: The »Menu Lock« must be »On« for the program lock to function.

In the »LOCK« menu, press »OK« and enter the PIN code »0000« using the»1…0« buttons on the displayed password screen. – The menu options are now enabled.
Select »Channel Lock« with »V« or »Λ« and confirm with »OK«. – »Channel Lock« menu will be displayed.
Select the channel you want to block with »Λ« or »V« and press » (green). –The channel will be marked.
Press »EXIT« to finish the setting.

Watching a blocked television channel
You can watch a TV channel blocked with PIN code by selecting the TV channel and entering the PIN code.

Select the blocked channel with »1…0« or »P+«, »P–«.
Enter the PIN code »0000« using the»1…0« buttons on the displayed password screen. – Blocked channel can be viewed.

Note:
Channel will be blocked again when you change the channel.

Parental Guidance
There are movies that contain contents or scenes which are not suitable for children.
Certain programs contain information that identifies these contents or scenes and have been given an access level from 3 to 18. You can select one of the access levels and thus authorize the playback.

In the »LOCK« menu, press »OK« and enter the PIN code »0000« using the»1…0« buttons on the displayed password screen.
– The menu options are now enabled.
Select »Parental Guidance« with »V« or »Λ« and confirm with » <« or » >«.
Select the access level with »V« or »Λ«.
Press »EXIT« to finish the setting.

Locking the control panel (parental control)

If the control panel lock is activated, the buttons on the television do not work.

In the »LOCK« menu, press »OK« and enter the PIN code »0000« using the»1…0« buttons on the displayed password screen.
Use »V« or »Λ« to select »Key Lock« and use » <« or » >« to enable (On) or disable (Off) the key lock.
Press »EXIT« to finish the setting.

OTHER SETTINGS

Press »MENU« to open the menu.
Select the »SETUP« menu using » <« or » >« and confirm your selection with »OK«. – The »SETUP« menu is now enabled.

Note:

Additional operations are explained in the following sections.

Software update (USB)

Insert the memory stick into the USB socket at the side of the TV.
From the »Setup« menu, select »Software Update (USB)« with »V« or »Λ« and confirm with »OK«.
Press » <« on the displayed warning screen. – The software in the USB memory stick is installed.

Resetting the television to its original state

This function enables you to delete the channel lists and all custom settings.

From the »Setup« menu, select the» Reset« line with »V« or »Λ« and confirm with »OK«.
Press » <« on the warning screen. – The »First Time Installation« menu will be displayed after a short while.

USING EXTERNAL DEVICES

HDMI CEC
Your television is equipped with an HDMI CEC feature. This feature utilizes CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol. CEC allows you to make an HDMI connection between your TV and DVD player, STB or video recorder and control such equipment with the remote control of the television. This feature must be supported by the device you connect as well.
Your television supports the following functions. For detailed information about this function, read the user manual of the external device.
HDMI CEC connection functions of the television
Switching on the external device from standby mode
If you switch on your external device (e.g. DVD player) from standby mode, your television will also be switched on from standby and switch to the HDMI source that your television is connected to.
Depending on the features of the external device (e.g. AV receiver) can start and your television can stay on stand-by mode.
Selecting the HDMI source from the television
When you switch on your external device (e.g. DVD player), your television will switch to the HDMI source that the external device is connected to (your television must be on).
Selecting the menu language
When you select the menu language from your television menu language of the external device will change as well. (If your DVD player supports)

Switching off the device from standby mode

After switching your television to standby, your external device (e.g. DVD player) will also switch to standby if it is on.
HDMI CEC is always active on your television.
Refer to the user manual of your external device to learn how to activate this feature on it.

Searching and selecting the active external device

Press »MENU« to open the menu.
Select the »SETUP« menu using » <« or » >« and confirm your selection with »OK«. – The »SETUP« menu is now enabled.
Press »V« or »Λ« to select »HDMI CEC« and press »OK« to confirm.
Use » <« or » >« to switch »CEC Control« to the» On« position. – The »HDMI CEC« menu is now enabled.
Press »V« or »Λ« to select the »Device List« and press »OK« to confirm. – Existing devices will be searched and displayed in the menu
Press »V« or »Λ« to select the device you want to control and press »OK« to confirm.
Press »EXIT« to end searching.

USING EXTERNAL DEVICES

HIGH-DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia interfaces are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
High definition – HD ready Your television can playback high-definition television signals (HDTV).
You can connect the input sources (HDTV set-top box or High Definition DVD player) to the »HDMI« socket (digital HDTV signal).
This ensures that you can view digital HDTV programs, even if they are copy-protected (HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection).

Connection options

Which television socket(s) you connect your external devices to depends on the sockets the external device is equipped with and the signals which are available.
Note that with many external devices the resolution of the video signal must be adapted to the input sockets on the television (check the external device’s instruction manual). You can find out which values you need to set by referring to the guidelines in the section about connection options.
Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched on. Switch off the other equipment as well before connecting it.
Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have connected external devices.

Connecting an external device
With a digital audio/video signal

Suitable devices: Digital satellite receiver, Playstation, BluRay player, DVD player/ recorder, set-top box, notebook, PCs.
Video signal: digital image; definition: standard 576p; HDTV 720p, 1080i, 1080p.
Audio signal: digital audio (stereo, multichannel compression, uncompressed).
»HDMI1« or »HDMI2« channel position.

Connect the »HDMI1« or »HDMI2« socket on the television and the corresponding HDMI socket on the external device using a standard HDMI cable (digital video and audio signal).

With an analog video signal (progressive)

Suitable devices: DVD player/recorder, games console.
Video signal: YUV; resolution: standard 576p; HDTV 720p, 1080i, 1080p.
Audio signal: stereo, analog.
»Component« channel position.

Connect the »MINI YPbPr IN« sockets on the television and the corresponding sockets on the external device (with the converter cable) using cinch cables (video signal).
Connect the »MINI YPbPr IN« sockets on the television and the corresponding sockets on the external device (with the converter cable) using cinch cables (audio signal).

Using the Euro/AV socket

Suitable devices: Digital satellite receiver, DVD player/recorder, set-top box, games console, video recorder, decoder. Video signal: RGB.
Audio signal: stereo, analog.
»AV« channel position.
1 Connect the »CVBS V/L/R« inlet on the television with the corresponding outlet on the external device using the EURO/AV cable (video and audio signal).

Connecting a DVD recorder, DVD player, video recorder, or set-top box

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