GR-G2171PEL - Fridge LG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GR-G2171PEL LG

Please read this guide thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times.

Location and function of controls 4-6

Front panel Remote control handset Battery installation

Connection to External equipment 7

Aerial socket Watching Cable TV

Basic operation 8

On and Off / Programme selection Volume adjustment / Quick view Mute function / Auto Demonstration On screen language selection (option)

On screen menus 9

Setting up TV stations 10-14

Auto programme tuning
Manual programme tuning
Fine tuning
Programme edit
Favourite programme
Calling the programme table

Picture adjustment 15

Picture adjustment

Sound adjustment 16-17

Sound adjustment Stereo/Dual reception NICAM reception (option)

Time setting 18

Clock Off time On time

Other functions 19

Child lock Auto sleep Sleep timer

Teletext (option) 20-22

Switch on/off SIMPLE text TOP text (option) FASTEXT mode Special teletext functions

Troubleshooting check list 23

Installation

Power

This set operates on an AC mains supply, the voltage is as indicated on the label on the back cover. Never apply DC power to the set. In the event of thunderstorms or powercuts, please pull out the aerial and mains plugs.

Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the set to rain or moisture. Do not rub or strike the Active Matrix LCD with anything hard as this may scratch, mar, or damage the Active Matrix LCD permanently.

Service

Never remove the back cover of the set as this can expose you to high voltage and other hazards. If the set does not operate properly, unplug it and call your dealer.

Aerial

Connect the aerial cable to the socket marked 1175 Ω on the back. For the best reception an outdoor aerial should be used.

Cleaning

Unplug the set before cleaning the face of the LCD Screen. Dust the set by wiping the screen and the cabinet with a soft, clean cloth. If the screen requires additional cleaning, use a clean, damp cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

Location and function of controls

Front panel

front panel 1 2 MENU OK PR VOL POWER 3 4 5 6 7 8

1. MAIN POWER
2. Aerial Socket
3. Remote Control Sensor
4. MENU Button

5. OK Button

6. Programme Down / Up Button

7. Volume Down / Up Button
8. POWER

switches the set on from standby or off to standby.

Location and function of controls

Remote control handset

All the functions can be controlled with the remote control handset. Some functions can also be adjusted with the buttons on the panel of the set. Only the remote control handset supplied will operate this set.

Before you use the remote control handset, please install the batteries. See the next page.

MUTE switches the sound on or off. EXIT exits from each mode. LIST displays the programme table. ▲ /▼ (Programme Up/Down) selects a programme or a menu item. switches the set on from stand- by. ◀ /▶ (Volume Down/Up) adjusts the volume. adjusts menu settings. OK accepts your selection or dis- plays the current mode. NUMBER BUTTONS switches the set on from stand- by or directly select a num- ber. SSM (Sound Status Memory) recalls your preferred sound setting. SLEEP sets the sleep timer. Q.VIEW returns to the previously viewed programme. POWER switches the set on from standby or off to standby. FCR selects a favourite programme. I/II selects the language during dual language broadcast. selects the sound output (option). MENU selects a menu. PSM (Picture Status Memory) recalls your preferred picture set- ting. TELETEXT BUTTONS (option) These buttons are used for tele- text. For further details, see the ‘Teletext’ section. - COLOURED BUTTONS These buttons are used for tele- text (only TELETEXT models) or programme edit.

Location and function of controls

Battery installation

- Your remote control handset is powered by two AAA type batteries.

To insert batteries, turn the remote control handset over and remove the battery cover.

Illustration of a vertical cylindrical device with a curved arrow indicating rotation or motion (no text or symbols)

Put the two batteries into the compartment observing battery polarity.

Illustration of a remote control device with two cylindrical components and directional arrows indicating movement (no text or symbols)

Replace the cover.

Illustration of a handheld device with a handle and arrow indicator (no text or symbols)

Note :

To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the remote control handset for an extended period time. Do not use batteries of differing age or type. Always discard of batteries safely.

Connection to External equipment

Aerial socket

VCR

1. Connect the RF out socket of the VCR to the aerial socket of the set.
2. Connect the aerial cable to the RF aerial in socket of the VCR.
3. Store the VCR channel on a desired programme number using the 'Manual programme tuning' section.
4. Select the programme number where the VCR channel is stored.
5. Press the PLAY button on the VCR.

Watching Cable TV

(F) AUDIO (L) VIDEO TV VCD RF Cable

• After subscribing for a local cable TV station and installing a converter you can watch cable TV.
• For further information of cable TV, contact the local TV station.

Basic operation

1 On and off

1. Press the POWER, ▲ / ▼ or NUMBER buttons to switch it on fully.
2. Press the POWER button. The set reverts to standby mode.
3. Pull out mains plugs to switch the set off.

Note : If, while the set is switched on, the mains plug is disconnected the set will switch to standby or power on when the mains plug is replaced in the mains power socket.

2 Programme selection

You can select a programme number with the ▲ /▼ or NUMBER buttons.

3 Volume adjustment

Press the ◀ /▶ button to adjust the volume.

4 Quick view

Press the Q.VIEW button to view the last programme you were watching.

5 Mute function

Press the MUTE button. The sound is switched off and the display ➕ appears. You can cancel it by pressing the MUTE, ◀ / ▶, I/II, or SSM button.

6 Auto Demonstration

To review all the menus programmed in the set, press the OK button of the panel controls for about 10 seconds. To stop auto demonstration, press any button of the panel controls and the POWER button of the remote control.

7 On screen language selection (option)

The menu can be displayed on the screen in your desired language. First select your language.

1. Press the MENU button and then ▲ /▼ button to select the Special menu.
2. Press the ▶ button and then ▲ /▼ button to select Language.
3. Press the OK button.
4. Press the ▲ /▼ button to select your desired language. All the on screen displays will appear in the selected language.
5. Press the OK button.
6. Press the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing.

On screen menus

The on screen menu takes you step by step through the programming and setting stages. The buttons required for the operating steps are also displayed.

1

Repeatedly press the MENU button to display each menu.

2

Press the ▲ /▼ button to select a menu item.

The selected menu item changes from white to red.

3

Press the ◀ / ▶ button to change the setting of a menu item or OK button to display the sub menu.

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    A["Station menu"] --> B["Picture menu"]
    B --> C["Special menu"]
    C --> D["Sound menu"]
    D --> E["Time menu"]

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        F["Manual programme\nProgramme edit\nFavourite programme\nOK MENU EXIT"]
    end

    subgraph Picture menu
        G["Brightness 95\nColour 85\nSharpness 80\nOK MENU EXIT"]
    end

    subgraph Special menu
        H["Auto sleep Off\nLanguage\nMENU EXIT"]
    end

    subgraph Sound menu
        I["Balance 0\nAUL Off\nOK MENU EXIT"]
    end

    F --> J["OK MENU EXIT"]
    G --> K["OK MENU EXIT"]
    H --> L["Off time --:AM\nOff\nOn time --:AM\nPr. 1\nVOL.3D Off"]
    I --> M["Off time --:AM\nOff\nOn time --:AM\nPr. 1\nVOL.3D Off"]
    J --> N["Off time --:AM\nOff\nOn time --:AM\nPr. 1\nVOL.3D Off"]
    K --> O["Off time --:AM\nOff\nOn time --:AM\nPr. 1\nVOL.3D Off"]
    L --> P["Off time --:AM\nOff\nOn time --:AM\nPr. 1\nVOL.3D Off"]
    M --> Q["Off time --:AM\nOff\nOn time --:AM\nPr. 1\nVOL.3D Off"]
    N --> R["Off time --:AM\nOff\nOn time --:AM\nPr. 1\nVOL.3D Off"]
    O --> S["Off time --:AM\nOff\nOn time --:AM\nPr. 1\nVOL.3D Off"]
    P --> T["Off time --:AM\nOff\nOn time --:AM\nPr. 1\nVOL.3D Off"]
    Q --> U["Off time --:AM\nOff\nOn time --:AM\nPr. 1\nVOL.3D Off"]
    R --> V["Off time --:AM\nOff\nOn time --:AM\nPr. 1\nVOL.3D Off"]
    S --> W["Off time --:AM\nOff\nOn time --:AM\nPr. 1\nVOL.3D Off"]
    T --> X["Off time --:AM\nOff\nOn time --:AM\nPr. 1\nVOL.3D Off"]
    U --> Y["Off time --:AM\nOff\nOn time --:AM\nPr. 1\nVOL.3D Off"]
    V --> Z["OK MENU EXIT"]

Setting up TV stations

Manual programme Programme edit Favourite programme OK MENU EXIT

Up to 100 TV stations can be stored by programme numbers (0 to 99). Once you have preset the stations, you will be able to use the ▲ /▼ or NUMBER buttons to scan the stations you have programmed. Stations can be tuned using automatic or manual modes.

Auto programme tuning

All stations that can be received are stored by this method. It is recommended that you use auto programme during installation of this set.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Station menu.
2. Press the ▲ /▼ button to select Auto programme.
3. Press the OK button to display the Auto programme menu.

Storage from 1 Start MENU EXIT

1. Press the ▲ /▼ button to select System. Select a TV system with the ◀ /▶ button;

L : SECAM L/L' (France)
BG : PAL B/G, SECAM B/G (Europe/East Europe)
I: PAL I/II (U.K./Ireland)
DK: PAL D/K, SECAM D/K (East Europe)

1. Press the ▲ /▼ button to select Storage from.
2. Select the beginning programme number with the ◀/▶ button or NUM-BER buttons. Any number under 10 is entered with a numeric '0' in front of it, i.e. '05' for 5.
3. Press the ▲ /▼ button to select Start.
4. Press the OK button to begin auto programming.

System BG Storage from 1 MENU

1. All receivable stations are stored. The station name is stored for stations which broadcast VPS (Video Programme Service), PDC (Programme Delivery Control) or TELETEXT data. If no station name can be assigned to a station, the channel number is assigned and stored as C (V/UHF 01-69) or S (Cable 01-47), followed by a number.

2. To stop auto programming, press the MENU button.

3. When auto programming is completed, the Programme edit menu appears on the screen. See the 'Programme edit' section to edit the stored programme.
4. Press the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing.

Setting up TV stations

Manual programme tuning

Manual programme lets you manually tune and arrange the stations in whatever order you desire.

Also you can assign a station name with five characters to each programme number.

Auto programme Programme edit Favourite programme OK MENU EXIT

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Station menu.
2. Press the ▲ /▼ button to select Manual programme.
3. Press the OK button to display the Manual programme menu.

System Channel U/UHF BG Fine Search Name C ! ✓ OK MENU EXIT

1. Press the ▲ /▼ button to select Storage.

2. Select the desired programme number (0 to 99) with the ◀ /▶ button or NUMBER buttons. Any number under 10 is entered with a numeric '0' in front of it, i.e. '05' for 5.

3. Press the OK button.

4. Press the ▲ / ▼ button to select System.

5. Select a TV system with the ◀ / ▶ button on the System pull-down menu;

L : SECAM L/L' (France)
BG : PAL B/G, SECAM B/G (Europe/East Europe)
I: PAL I/II (U.K./Ireland)
DK: PAL D/K, SECAM D/K (East Europe)

1. Press the OK button.
2. Press the ▲ / ▼ button to select Channel.
3. Press the ◀ / ▶ button to select V/UHF or Cable on the Channel pull-down menu.
4. If possible, select the channel number directly with the number buttons. Any number under 10 is entered with a numeric '0' in front of it, i.e. '05' for 5.
5. Press the OK button.
6. Press the ▲ /▼ button to select Search.

Storage System Channel U/UHF Fine Name C 1 BG 1

1. Press the ◀ / ▶ button to commence searching on the Search pull-down menu. If a station is found the search will stop.
2. Press the OK button to store it. The display Stored will appear.
3. Press the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing.

Setting up TV stations

Auto programme Programme edit Favourite programme OK MENU EXIT

Assigning a station name

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Station menu.
2. Press the ▲ /▼ button to select Manual programme.
3. Press the OK button to display the Manual programme menu.

Storage 1 System BG Channel U/UHF 1 Fine >>> Search OK MENU EXIT

1. Press the ▲ /▼ button to select Name.
2. Press the ▶ button and then ▲ / ▼ button to use a blank, +, -, the numeric 0 to 9 and the alphabet A to Z. Select the next position by pressing the ◀ / ▶ button and then make your choice of the second character, and so on.
3. Press the OK button.
4. Press the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing.

Fine tuning

Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception is poor.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Station menu.
2. Press the ▲ / ▼ button to select Manual programme.
3. Press the OK button to display the Manual programme menu.

Storage System Channel U/UHF Search Name C 1 OK MENU EXIT

1. Press the ▲ /▼ button to select Fine.
2. Press the ◀/▶ button to fine tune for the best picture and sound.
3. Press the OK button.
4. Press the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing.

The finely tuned programme will be indicated by a yellow number during programme selection.

Setting up TV stations

Programme edit

This function enables you to delete or skip the stored programmes. Also you can move some stations to other programme numbers or insert a blank station data into the selected programme number.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Station menu.
2. Press the ▲ / ▼ button to select Programme edit.
3. Press the OK button to display the Programme edit menu.

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Deleting a programme

Select a programme to be deleted with the ▲ /▼ or ◀ /► button.

Press the RED button twice.

The selected programme is deleted, all the following programmes are shifted up one position.

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Copying a programme

Select a programme to be copied with the ▲/▼ or ◀/► button.

Press the GREEN button.

All the following programmes are shifted down one position.

Moving a programme

Select a programme to be moved with the ▲ /▼ or ◀ /► button.

Press the YELLOW button.

Move the programme to the desired programme number with the ▲ /▼ or ◀/▶ button.

Press the YELLOW button again to release this function.

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Skipping a programme number

Select a programme number to be skipped with the ▲/▼ or ◀/► button.

Press the BLUE button. The skipped programme turns to blue.

Press the BLUE button again to release the skipped programme.

When a programme number is skipped it means that you will be unable to select it using the ▲ /▼ button during normal TV viewing. If you want to select the skipped programme, directly enter the programme number with the NUMBER buttons or select it in the programme edit or table menu.

Press the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing.

Setting up TV stations

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Favourite programme

This function lets you select your favourite programmes directly.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Station menu.
2. Press the ▲ /▼ button to select Favourite programme.
3. Press the OK button to display the Favourite programme menu.

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1. Press the ◀ /▶ button to select On or Off.
2. Press the ▲ / ▼ button to select - ----.
3. Select a desired programme with the ◀/▶ button or NUMBER buttons. Any number under 10 is entered with a numeric '0' in front of it, i.e. '05' for 5.
4. To store another programme, repeat steps 5 to 6. You can store up to 5 programmes.
5. Press the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing.

Repeatedly press the FCR button to select stored favourite programmes.

Calling the programme table

You can check the programmes stored in the memory by displaying the programme table.

Displaying programme table

Press the LIST button to display the Programme table menu.

The programme table appears on the screen. One programme table contains ten programmes as below.

010 0430060 B 7 020 1200070 B 12 030 0680080 C 09 040 15780098 C 1

Note :

a. You may find some blue programmes. They have been set up to be skipped by auto programming or in the programme edit mode.
b. Some programmes with the channel number shown in the programme table indicate there is no station name assigned.

Selecting a programme in the programme table

Select a programme with the ▲ / ▼ or ◀ / ▶ button.

Then press the OK button.

The set switches to the chosen programme number.

Paging through a programme table

There are 10 programme table pages in which contain 100 programmes. Pressing the ▲ /▼ or ◀ /▶ button repeatedly turns the pages.

Press the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing.

Picture adjustment

Picture adjustment

You can adjust picture contrast, brightness, colour intensity, sharpness and tint (NTSC only) to the levels you prefer.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Picture menu.
2. Press the ▲ / ▼ button to select the desired picture item.

Brightness 95 Colour 85 Sharpness 60

Brightness $5 Colour 65 Sharpness 80 OK MENU EXIT

1. Press the ◀/▶ button to make appropriate adjustments.
2. Press the OK button to store it for the picture User.
3. The display Stored appears.
4. Press the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing.

You can also recall a desired picture (Dynamic, Standard, Mild, Game or User) with PSM button on the remote control.

The picture Dynamic, Standard, Mild and Game are programmed for optimum picture reproduction at the factory and cannot be changed.

Sound adjustment

Balance AUL 0 Off OK MENU EXIT

Sound adjustment

You can select your preferred sound setting; Flat, Music, Movie or Speech and you can also adjust the sound frequency of equalizer, balance. If you switch AVL to on, the set automatically keeps on an equal volume level even if you change programmes.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Sound menu.
2. Press the ▲ / ▼ button to select the desired sound item; Equalizer, Balance or AVL.
3. Press the ◀ /▶ button to make desired adjustment.

Flat Music Movie Speech OK MENU EXIT

1. Press the OK button in Equalizer to set the Equalizer User.

2. Press the ▲ / ▼ button to select your preferred setting ; Flat, Music, Movie, Speech or User.

To set the Equalizer User,

a. Select User by pressing the ▲ / ▼ button.
b. Select a sound band by pressing the ◀ /▶ button.
c. Select appropriate sound level with the ▲ / ▼ button.
d. Press the OK button to store it for the sound User.

1. The display Stored appears.

2. Press the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing.

You can also recall a desired sound setting (Flat, Music, Movie, Speech or User) with SSM button on the remote control.

The sound settings Flat, Music, Movie and Speech are programmed for optimum sound reproduction at the factory and cannot be changed.

Sound adjustment

Stereo/Dual reception

When a programme is selected, the sound information for the station appears after the programme number and station name disappear.

Broadcast

On Screen Display

Mono

MONO

Stereo

STEREO

Dual

DUAL I

Mono sound selection

In stereo reception if the stereo signal is weak, you can switch to mono by pressing the I/II button twice. In mono reception the depth of sound is improved. To switch back to stereo, press the I/II button twice again.

Language selection for dual language broadcast

If a programme is received in two languages (dual language), you can switch to DUAL I, DUAL II or DUAL I+II by pressing the I/II button repeatedly.

DUAL I sends the primary broadcast language to the loudspeakers.

DUAL II sends the secondary broadcast language to the loudspeakers.

DUAL I+II sends a separate language to each loudspeaker.

NICAM reception (option)

If your set is equipped with a receiver for NICAM reception, the high quality NICAM (Near Instantaneous Companding Audio Multiplex) digital sound can be received.

Sound output can be selected according to the type of received broadcast as follows by pressing the I/II button repeatedly.

1. When NICAM mono is received, you can select NICAM MONO or FM MONO.
2. When NICAM stereo is received, you can select NICAM STEREO or FM MONO. If the stereo signal is weak, switch to FM mono.
3. When NICAM dual is received, you can select NICAM DUAL I, NICAM DUAL II or NICAM DUAL I+II or MONO. When FM mono is selected the display MONO appears on the screen.

Time setting

Off time -- On time -- -- Pr. 1 VOL 30 OFF OK MENU EXIT

Clock

You must set the time correctly before using on/off time function.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Time menu.
2. Press the ▲ /▼ button to select Clock.
3. Press the ▶ button and then press the ◀ / ▶ button to select the desired timer item (hour, minutes).
4. Make desired adjustment with the ▲ / ▼ button on the desired timer item.
5. Press the OK button.
6. Press the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing.

Off time

The off timer automatically switches the set to standby at the preset time.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Time menu.
2. Press the ▲ /▼ button to select Off time.
3. Press the ▶ button and then press the ◀ / ▶ button to select the desired timer item (hour, minutes).
4. Make desired adjustment with the ▲ / ▼ button on the desired timer item.
5. Press the ▶ button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select On or Off.
6. Press the OK button.
7. Press the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing.

On time

The on timer automatically switches on at the preset time with desired programme number and volume.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Time menu.
2. Press the ▲ /▼ button to select On time.
3. Press the ▶ button and then press the ◀ / ▶ button to select the desired timer item; --:--, Pr. or VOL..
4. Make desired adjustment with the ▲ / ▼ button on the desired timer item.
5. Press the ▶ button and then ▲ / ▼ button to select On or Off.
6. Press the OK button.
7. Press the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing.

Note :

a. In the event of power interruption (disconnection or power failure), the clock must be reset.
b. Two hours after the set is switched on by the on time function it will automatically switch back to standby mode unless a button has been pressed.
c. Once the on or off time is set, these functions operate daily at the pre-set time.

Other functions

Child lock

The TV can be set so that the remote control handset is needed to control it. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Special menu.
2. Press the ▲ / ▼ button to select Child lock.
3. Press the ◀ /▶ button on the remote control handset to select On.
4. Press the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing.

With the lock on, the display Child lock on appears on the screen if any button on the front panel is pressed while viewing the TV.

Note : The display Child lock on will not appears on the screen if any button on the front panel is pressed while displaying the menus.

Auto sleep

If you select Auto sleep On the set will automatically switch itself to standby mode approximately ten minutes after a TV station stops broadcasting.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Special menu.
2. Press the ▲ / ▼ button to select Auto sleep.
3. Press the ◀ /▶ button to select On.
4. Press the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing.

Auto sleep Language Off MENU EXIT

Sleep timer

You don't have to remember to switch the set off before you go to sleep. The sleep timer automatically switches the set to standby after the preset time has elapsed.

Press the SLEEP button to select the number of minutes. The display ⏻0 will appear on the screen, followed by 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 and 240. The timer begins to count down from the number of minutes selected.

Note :

a To view the remaining sleep time, press the SLEEP button once.
b To cancel the sleep time, repeatedly press the SLEEP button until the display 🔒 0 appears.
c In the event of power interruption (disconnection or power failure), the set releases the preset sleep time.

Teletext (option)

Teletext (or TOP text) is an optional function, therefore only a set with the teletext system can receive the teletext broadcast.

Teletext is a free service broadcast by most TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television programmes, share prices and many other topics.

The teletext decoder of this TV can support the SIMPLE, TOP and FASTEXT systems. SIMPLE (standard teletext) consists of a number of pages which are selected by directly entering the corresponding page number. TOP and FASTEXT are more modern methods allowing quick and easy selection of teletext information.

Switch on/off

Press the TEXT button to switch to teletext. The initial page or last page appears on the screen.

Two page numbers, TV station name, date and time are displayed on the screen headline. The first page number indicates your selection, while the second shows the current page displayed.

Press the TEXT button to switch off teletext. The previous mode reappears.

SIMPLE text

Page selection

1. Enter the desired page number as a three digit number with the NUM-BER buttons. If during selection you press a wrong number, you must complete the three digit number and then re-enter the correct page number.

2. The ▲/▼ button can be used to select the preceding or following page.

Programming a colour button in LIST mode

If the TV is in SIMPLE text, TOP text or FASTEXT mode, press the EM button to switch to LIST mode.

Four teletext page numbers of your choice can be colour coded and easily selected by pressing the corresponding coloured button on the remote control handset.

1. Press a coloured button.
2. Using the NUMBER buttons, select the page you wish to programme.

3. Press the OK button. Then the selected page is stored as the selected page number by blinking once. From now on, you can select this page with the same coloured button.

4. The three other coloured buttons are programmed in this way.

Teletext (option)

TOP text (option)

The user guide displays four fields-red, green, yellow and blue at the bottom of the screen. The yellow field denotes the next group and the blue field indicates the next block.

Block / group / page selection

1. With the blue button you can progress from block to block.
2. Use the yellow button to proceed to the next group with automatic overflow to the next block.
3. With the green button you can proceed to the next existing page with automatic overflow to the next group.
   Alternatively the ▲ button can be used.
4. The red button permits to return to previous selection. Alternatively the ▼ button can be used.

Direct page selection

Corresponding to the SIMPLE teletext mode, you can select a page by entering it as a three digit number using the NUMBER buttons in TOP mode.

FASTEXT

The teletext pages are colour coded along the bottom of the screen and are selected by pressing the corresponding coloured button.

Page selection

1. Press the ☐ button to select the index page.
2. You can select the pages which are colour coded along the bottom line with the same coloured buttons.
3. Corresponding to the SIMPLE teletext mode, you can select a page by entering its three digit page number with the NUMBER buttons in FAS-TEXT mode.
4. The ▲ /▼ button can be used to select the preceding or following page.

Teletext (option)

Special teletext functions

REVEAL

Press this button to display concealed information, such as solutions of riddles or puzzles.

Press this button again to remove the information from the display.

SIZE

Selects double height text.

Press this button to enlarge the top half of the page.

Press this button again to enlarge the bottom half of the page.

Press this button again to return to the normal display.

UPDATE

Displays the TV picture on the screen while waiting for the new teletext page. The display Ⓗ will appear at the top left hand corner of the screen. When the updated page is available then display Ⓗ will change to the page number.

Press this button to view the updated teletext page.

HOLD

Stops the automatic page change which will occur if a teletext page consists of 2 or more sub pages. The number of sub pages and the sub page displayed is, usually, shown on the screen below the time. When this button is pressed the stop symbol is displayed at the top left-hand corner of the screen and the automatic page change is inhibited.

To continue press this button again.

MIX

Displays the teletext pages superimposed on the TV picture.

To switch the TV picture off press this button again.

TIME

When viewing a TV programme, press this button to display the time at the top right hand corner of the screen. Press this button again to remove the display. In the teletext mode, press this button to select a sub page number. The sub page number is displayed at the bottom of the screen. To hold or change the sub page, press the RED/GREEN, ▲ / ▼ or NUMBER buttons.

Press again to exit this function.

Troubleshooting check list

Symptoms

No picture, no sound Sound OK, poor picture Picture OK, poor sound Picture blurred Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on some channels No colour Poor colour Remote control does not work Check these items and try to adjust these The mains plug-(plugged in and switched on) Is the TV switched on Try another channel (weak signal) Check aerial (plugged into TV?) Check aerial (broken lead?) Check aerial Check for local interference Adjust contrast Adjust brightness Adjust colour Adjust volume Check the batteries in remote control Check Audio/Video sockets (VCR only)

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