Loewe Art 42 Sl Technical Information

							Fig. 5, Individual Sound Projector
Individual Sound Projector (Fig. 5)
The Individual Sound Projector provides 
authentic 5.1 surround sound from just 
one source. Its 40 individual speakers 
use the walls of the room to direct the 
sound reflections precisely. The room’s 
acoustics are measured automatically, 
and the sound waves are adjusted exactly 
according to the angles of incidence and 
reflection, depending to site, lay-out 
and set-up of the room. A measuring 
microphone is supplied. Manual set-up 
is also possible for fine tuning. With 
the Individual Sound Projector you can 
experience perfect surround sound 
from all directions without making any 
concessions to your living space.
Individual Sound  
Subwoofer Highline (Fig. 6)
The new Individual Sound Subwoofer 
Highline is the ideal appliance for real 
HiFi enthusiasts. With a total power of 
800 watts, one active and two passive 
bass speakers, it offers the ultimate in 
powerful bass.
iPIP
Advertising breaks can be shrunk into 
a little picture window using iPIP, while 
other channels are followed on a large 
window. Pressing the iPIP button again 
restores the first channel to full-screen 
mode.  L
LCD Technology
LCD screens consist of two backlit glass 
panels. Sandwiched between these two 
panels is a liquid (liquid crystal) stored 
in individual chambers whose molecules 
change their orientation when electrical 
voltage is applied. That is how the picture 
is created. The result is very compact 
construction, energy efficient displays and 
perfect picture quality.
L-Link
This feature is the intelligent system 
connection between Loewe TV sets and 
audio systems for exchanging information 
automatically. It makes operating the 
television and Loewe system components 
easier than ever.
Luminance Transition Improvement (LTI)
LTI eliminates artificial shadows created 
during light to dark transitions. Pictures 
are thus displayed in more detail and 
writing is much clearer.
M
Main Information
This is an electronic handbook containing 
general operating instructions and 
detailed descriptions of applications.   
Use keyword search for quick access.
MediaNetwork
Describes the content which can be 
accessed using the Network Media Player 
via the network with Connect. Pictures, 
music and video files can be received 
and played back. Images are shown in 
high-definition; an automatic slide show 
is also possible. Search functions help to 
find the desired picture quickly. Music files 
can be sorted and searched for according 
to artist, album etc. (when the necessary 
information has been provided). Music 
can also be played in the background 
during a slideshow. Videos are also shown 
at a resolution of up to 1,920 x 1,080 
pixels, depending on the TV set. The 
following formats are generally supported 
via the Media Network: images (jpg,  png, bmp), music (MP3, WAV without 
ADPCM), WMA 8/9 (compressed), LPCM, 
AAC-LC, videos (MPEG 1/2/4, WMV 9/HD, 
DivX, Xvid).
MPEG 2
MPEG 
2 video is a standard used for 
transmitting digital TV programmes. 
Thanks to data compression, the band 
width of available TV channels can be 
used efficiently.
MPEG  4
Data compression standard for HDTV 
transmission. Permits optimum use of 
the transmission band width in the 
individual distribution channels. MPEG  4 
is established as the European HDTV 
standard.
MPEG Encoder
Permits recording of analogue signals on 
TVs that use HD +
 technology and have 
DR +
 integrated.
Multi-format recorder
Multi-format recording means that 
different disc formats can be played in the 
intended standards. The most widespread 
recording is done in DVD+R/RW and 
DVD-R/RW disc formats. Multi-format 
recording ensures compatibility with most 
commercially available DVD players. It 
goes without saying that the multi-format 
recorder can also play DVDs and CDs.
MusicBox
Music files in MP3 format saved on a USB 
stick or a memory card in a card reader 
can easily be played with the MusicBox. 
Fig. 6, Individual Sound Subwoofer Highline
 
						

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Fig. 7, Network connections
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3) Powerline
The content of the storage media can 
be browsed and/or sorted according to 
certain criteria (file name, title, artist, 
album) using the coloured buttons and 
saved in the playback list in the common 
M3u format.
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Network connections (Fig. 7)
LAN, WLAN and Powerline, are three 
different network options which allow 
you to access multimedia content on 
the home network directly, e.g. from a 
connected PC, or network hard drive. 
The TV set can be connected via LAN to 
the router using an Ethernet network 
cable, and thanks to the high data rate, 
even HD videos can be transferred to 
the television. The WLAN interface, 
additionally integrated on the Connect 
Media, enables the wireless exchange of 
data. With Powerline, you can transfer 
data via the mains using the optionally 
available dLAN 200 AV adapter. This 
method is also suitable for HD videos 
thanks to the high speed. Powerline 
uses the existing mains and is therefore 
particularly convenient to install.
Network Media Player
TV sets equipped with the Network Media 
Player allow you to play multimedia 
content (photos, music files, videos) 
saved on a storage medium in your 
home network and made available by a 
media server. The Network Media Player 
can access a variety of types of storage 
media in the network (e.  g. PCs, Network 
Attached Storages (NAS)). The TV set can 
be connected to the home network using 
a cable (LAN, Powerline) and partially 
via a wireless connection (WLAN). The 
Network Media Player supports the UPnP 
AV standard. The Twonkyvision Media 
Server is available at www.loewe.de 
under the Support section.
Now&Next
Gives you a look at the next approx. 
24   hours, and boasts the same functions 
as the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).
P
Panorama (picture format)
This mode allows virtual full format 
display of 4 : 3 PAL broadcasts on a 16  :  9 
screen. The station’s logo and captions 
are preserved.
Panorama (sound)
Converts stereo signals into virtual 
surround sound. The sound fills the room, 
broadening the audio zone.
Personalised Videotext
For quick and direct access to your 
favourite Videotext pages. Preferred 
pages are automatically updated when 
the TV set is switched on.
PhotoViewer
Picture files in jpg. format can be 
displayed on TV sets using the 
PhotoViewer. In order to achieve this, a 
USB stick, memory card in a card reading 
device or a digital camera must be 
connected to the set’s USB interface. The 
photos can be shown in an automatic 
slideshow.
PIP (AV)
With PIP-AV, a picture from an external 
source such as a DVD recorder can 
be displayed at the same time as the 
television picture without any additional 
receiver (unlike full PIP).
PIP (Full PIP)
The TV is equipped with a second receiver. 
This second receiver makes it possible 
to display a second channel as picture-
in-picture via a cable TV connection, a 
terrestrial antenna or an integrated Twin 
Sat upgrade kit. Restricted DVB and HDTV 
reception may occur.
Power consumption per annum   
(in KWh)
Calculated from 20-hour stand-by mode 
daily, with a 4-hour play duration per day, 
multiplied by 365 days. Power consumption when on 
 
(in watts)
In accordance with the standard EN 
62087, the power is measured using 
a black and white test picture. The 
brightness of the white area is set to 
80 cd/m², the black to 2 cd/m² and the 
sound output power to 50 mW.
Power consumption in stand-by mode
(in watts)
In compliance with the relevant standard, 
Loewe TV sets have an “active standby
mode, low stand-by” or “Stand-by 
active low”, as it is possible to turn 
on the products not only using the 
remote control or timer, but also from 
the additional devices (e.  g. from the 
Auro). The TV set can be completely 
disconnected from the mains with the 
power switch.
 
						

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Power consumption when the device
is turned off
Loewe TV sets have a two-pole 
disconnect switch which separates 
the device from the power network 
when it is off. In this state, no power is 
consumed. The TV set can be completely 
disconnected from the mains with the 
power switch.
Progressive Scan Output
High-quality output for picture signals. 
Suitable for connecting all Loewe flat-
screen TV sets with the HD ready seal  
of approval.
Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)
PCM is the standard procedure when 
recording digital audio signals on audio 
CDs. DVDs are able to record more 
data. That’s why they record using the 
linear PCM process, which uses a higher 
sampling frequency.
R
Response time
The time it takes liquid crystals to change 
from an inactive (blocks light) to an active 
(light passes through) state when an 
electrical charge is applied. The shorter 
the response time, the faster the picture 
is formed and the fewer picture artifacts. 
Black and white are not always assigned 
to the inactive to active range, switching 
times between grey values are also often 
stated.
Resume Function
Loewe DVD recorders store the beginning 
and ending positions for the disc currently 
inserted. If you have to stop a DVD film 
partway through, the player ‘remembers’ 
the exact position the next time it is 
turned on.
S
SmartCard
The SmartCard is an electronic chip card 
issued by the respective broadcaster 
or registration-free pay TV operator. It 
contains the code that is decoded by   
the CA module.
Split Screen Display
TV/AV: On all Loewe televisions with a 
DVD recorder or audio system connected 
you can split the screen to view the TV 
programme and a DVD side by side in the 
same size. 
TV/TV: On some Loewe TVs with 16 : 9 
displays the screen can be split equally 
so you can watch two programmes 
simultaneously. 
TV/Videotext: On all models size 26 and 
up you can split the screen to view the   
TV programme and Videotext side by side 
in the same size.
Static contrast ratio
Describes the difference between the 
brightest and darkest picture display.
T
Time Search
When you input the appropriate time 
information, this function allows you 
direct access to a particular film sequence 
on a DVD.
U
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) system 
connects the TV set with external devices. 
Storage media or devices which feature 
USB can be connected with each other 
during operation. A card reader or a 
USB stick with digital photos can be 
connected to the USB port on the Loewe 
TV set. Images can then be viewed using 
the integrated PhotoViewer software. 
Some sets also feature Loewe MusicBox, 
which allows MP3 music files to be 
played. More details on individual product 
features can be found in Technical 
Information.
V
VGA
Analogue video signals can be transferred 
from computers, for example, using the 
VGA connection.
Video Automatic Channel 
  Programming
This feature automatically programs all 
receivable television channels and sorts 
them according to a pre-set sequence. 
The station abbreviations for the 
programme overview are copied directly 
from the broadcasting station, if available. 
Individual changes to the programme 
memory slots or the station’s abbreviated 
designations can easily be made at any 
time. This convenient automatic tuning 
feature also offers a major benefit in 
conjunction with Digital Link Plus, as 
the connected DVD recorder stores the 
stations in the same sequence (only with 
cable and terrestrial reception).
Videotext Level 2.5
Videotext with considerably more colours 
as well as higher resolution graphics for 
a vivid, enhanced display. Videotext Level 
2.5 is broadcast by an increasing number 
of television stations.
Videotimer 
The Loewe TV set and DVD recorder work 
together perfectly for timer-controlled 
video recordings – even for satellite 
broadcasts. With manual programming, 
only the channel and record times 
need be set. The Loewe DVD recorder 
then receives its commands from the 
TV. It’s even easier to program your 
DVD recorder using the EPG electronic 
programme guide on your Loewe TV.
Z
Zoom
This feature improves the proportionally 
correct presentation of widescreen films 
on the 16 : 9 screen when transmission is 
in the 4 : 3 PAL standard. With Zoom you 
can fade out the black bars at the upper 
and lower edges of the picture.
 
						

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LO 909207, 09-24 · Art.-Nr. 99 004 525 · Copy date 25/07/2008 · Printed in Germany. Loewe
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