Loewe Xelos A 42 Plasma Tv Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
TV
■  Xelos A 42
■  Xelos A 37
■  Xelos A 32
■  Xelos A 26
■  Modus L 42
■  Modus L 37
■  Modus L 32
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Contents
Remote control - TV functions  3
Control unit  4
Connections to rear panel  5 – 7
Welcome  8 – 9
Integrated features  8
Scope of delivery  8
Transporting 8
Installation options  8
Notes on the screen  8 – 9
Cleaning 9
Disposal 9
For your safety  10
First installation  11 – 14
Remote control  11
Connection 11 – 12
Use of the binders for Xelos A 42 and Modus L 42  12
Using the conditional access module  12
Switching on  12
Automatic programming  13
Directing DVB-T antenna  14
Daily operation  14 – 19
Switching on/off  14
Changing stations  15
Basics about the menu operation  16
For the info system...  17
For the index...  18
Setting the sound  19
Picture settings  19
Direct control on TV set  19
Operating modes  20 – 31
TV  20 – 24
How the coloured keys work for the TV mode  20
Show status display  20
Calling the index  20
Calling additional functions  21
Calling timer overview  21
Selecting picture format  21
Moving picture up/down  21
TV menu  21 – 22
DVB subtitles  22
CA module  23
Installing new DVB software  23
Image+ 24Picture in picture (PIP)  25 – 26
PIP picture as freeze picture  25
Selecting the station of the PIP picture  25
Selecting the station of the TV picture  25
PIP scan in the PIP picture  25
Interchanging PIP picture/TV picture  25
Functions in the PIP menu  26
Switch to small PIP  26
EPG – Programme guide  27 – 28
Using the EPG  27
EPG menu  28
Provider/programme selection  28
Data capture  28
Teletext 29 – 30
Page selection  29
Displaying teletext pages  29
Programme timer recordings  30
Teletext menu  30
Digital teletext (only UK)  30
Radio 31
Operating additional equipment  32 – 39
Login and connect equipment  32
Video playback  33
Timer recording with video or DVD recorder  33
Assignment of digital audio inputs and outputs  34
Connecting Loewe DVD Preceiver Auro 2216 PS 
and Individual Sound loudspeaker system  35
Connecting other audio amplifiers or active speakers  36
HDMI (DVI) connection  37
VGA/XGA connection  37
Component video connection  38
Operate Loewe DVD player and recorder with the remote control  39
What to do, if ...  40 – 41
Technical data  42 – 43
Accessories 44 – 45
Service addresses  46
Dolby and the double ´D´ symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
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Remote control – TV functions
Switch on/off - on stand by
Select station up 
(1
Blue button: (3 programme info on/off Yellow button: 
(3 previous station
Freeze picture on 
(1
Status display on/off (3; 
MENU: hide menu Open index; 
MENU: info texts on/off PIP on/off (picture in picture)
P+/P–
Select station up/down Switch over to operate DVD-Player
Sound menu on/off Switch over to the RADIO mode 
(2
Select station directly;
MENU: enter numbers or letters
Station list on; 
MENU: confirm/call Sound off/on
Call timer list
Freeze picture off 
(1
V–/V+
Volume down/up
Freeze picture on/off 
(1
Select station down (1
/in the Wizard: back PIP: Position of the PIP picture;
MENU: select/set
Red button: 
(3
Freeze picture on/offGreen button: 
(3
Standard settings for picture/soundTeletext on/off 
(3
Show/hide menu Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) on/offSet picture format LED indicator for current operating mode
Direct recording 
(1
(1  
when equipped with
    Digital Recorder +, these
    buttons have different functions,
    see operating instructions
    of the Digital Recorder
(2 Radio only for DVB reception
   if broadcast by the station Call AV selection
Menu “Other functions“ on/offSwitch over to the TV mode
Switch over to operate Recorder
(3 with DVB-T stations in GB
   different function. The coloured
   keys do not work as described
   with DVB-T stations in GB,
   but they operate as described
   on page 30 (Digital Teletext).
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DR+
Station up,
in the menu: right
Switch TV set on/off
to standby Station down,
in the menu: left Display:
red = standby
green = operation
orange = operation without screen display
(radio mode, EPG data capture
or timer recording)
Radio on/off 
(1 (back to TV mode),
switching on the radio
from standby,
in the menu: down
Display DR+ : (2
white = Digital Recorder integrated, 
but not active
(no recording, no play)
green = Digital Recorder active
(timeshift or archive playback)
red = Digital Recorder active 
(archive recording)
Call the menu,
in the menu: up
Control unit
(1  Radio only for DVB reception, provided the station broadcasts 
this. Otherwise, switch over to an audio input.
(2  Only for sets with Digital Recorder+
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Antenna/cable/analogue/digital
Audio output left/right (analogue) Audio input left/right (analogue) Center audio input (analogue) Headphone connection
S-VHS connection (AVS)
(i.e. for camcorders)Common interface
(CI-Slot)
Video input (AVS)
Audio input right
Audio input left
Mains
switch
Euro-AV-
socket1Euro-AV-
socket2Socket for
power cable
Service socket
VGA/XGA input
Satellite connection socket 
✳
HDMI (DVI) input
Digital audio inputDigital audio output
Component video inputs (Cb/Pb–Cr/Pr–Y)
Connections to rear panel – Xelos A 26
✳  Retrofitting option for satellite tuner, see pages 44 and 45.
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Connections to rear panel – Xelos A 32/37 and Modus L 32/37
✳   Set-specific equipment and retrofitting options for PIP and satellite tuners, see pages 44 and 45.
Headphones connectionCommon Interface
(CI-Slot) 
S-VHS connection (AVS)
(i.e. for camcorders)
Video input (AVS)
Audio input right
Audio input left
Mains switch
Audio output left/right (analogue) Audio input left/right (analogue) Center Audio input (analogue)
Satellite antenna 
(Sat tuner 2)
 ✳
Antenna/cable PIP tuner ✳
or satellite antenna
(Sat tuner 1) ✳
Euro-AV-
socket 1Euro-AV-
socket 2Socket for 
power cable
Service socket
VGA/XGA input
HDMI (DVI) input
Digital audio inputDigital audio output Component 
video inputs
(Cb/Pb–Cr/Pr–Y)
Antenna output PIP tuner
 ✳
connect to tuner 1
Antenna/cable
analogue/digital 
(tuner 1)
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89352.001 SERVICE 
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Common
interface
(CI-Slot)
Headphone connection S-VHS input (AVS)
(i.e. for camcorders)Video input (AVS)Audio input rightAudio input left
Mains switch
Euro-AV-
socket 1
Antenna output PIP tuner 
✳
connect to tuner 1
or satellite antenna 
(Sat tuner 2) 
✳
Euro-AV-
socket 2 Power cable
Service socket
VGA/XGA input
HDMI (DVI) input
Digital audio inputDigital audio output
Component video inputs (Cb/Pb–Cr/Pr–Y)Audio output left/right (analogue) Audio input left/right (analogue)
Center Audio input (analogue)
Antenna/cable PIP tuner 
✳
or satellite antenna
(Sat tuner 1) ✳
Antenna/cable
analogue/digital 
(tuner 1) 
Connections to rear panel – Xelos A 42 and Modus L 42
✳  Set-specific equipment and retrofitting options for PIP and satellite tuners, see pages 44 and 45.
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Welcome
Transporting
Only transport the unit in an upright position. Hold the set by the top and bottom 
edges of the housing. The plasma/LCD screen is made of glass and/or plastic 
and may break if not handled carefully. Should the LCD screen become damaged 
or should the liquid crystal begin to leak, then it is imperative you wear rubber 
gloves when removing the set. Should the liquid come in contact with your skin, 
thoroughly rinse with water immediately.
Installation options
As a desktop unit
A table stand is already mounted on the set.
As a wall-mounted unit
Wall holder WM52 for Xelos A 26, Loewe order no. 63493A00.
Wall holder WM53 for Xelos A 32/37 and Modus L32/37, 
Loewe order no. 63493A10.
Screen Wall Mount 1 for Xelos A 26/32 and Modus L 32, 
Loewe order no. 66484B00
(Only in connection with VESA adapters, see accessories on page 44).
Screen Wall Mount 2 for Xelos A 37 and Modus L 37, 
Loewe order no. 65493B00 (Only in connection with VESA adapters, see acces-
sories on page 44).
Wall holder WM61 for Xelos A 42 and Modus L 42, Loewe order no. 64495L00.
As unit mounted on a rack for Xelos A 32/37 and Modus L 32/37
Xelos Rack, Loewe order no. 64496.A00. 
Or Flat-TV F-Stand 3, Loewe order no. 64498A00.
As a rotating, free-standing unit mounted on a rack for Xelos A42 and 
Modus L42
Xelos 42 Rack, Loewe order no. 64496A01.
Note on the LCD screen
The TV set with an LCD screen you have purchased meets the highest quality 
requirements and has been tested for pixel errors. Despite the utmost caution in 
production of the displays, it cannot be totally ruled out that some of the pixels 
might be defective for technological reasons. Please understand that such effects 
cannot be considered a unit defect as defined by the warranty as long as they are 
within the limits specified by the standard. •
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Thank you!
At Loewe, we combine the highest standards of technology, design and user 
friendliness. This applies equally for TV, video and accessories.
Your new TV set is ideally equipped for the TV standard of the future - “HDTV“ 
(High Definition Television). With its high-resolution screen and the future-proof 
digital interfaces HDMI, you have the option to view HD content with excellent 
picture quality. It therefore carries the European quality mark “HD ready“.
Digital TV is steadily spreading via terrestrial reception, in the cable network and 
via satellite. Loewe supplies sets equipped with DVB-T and DVB-C (DVB-C not for 
UK). A digital satellite tuner (DVB-S) can be retrofitted. The DVB integrated within 
the TV set is operated via the TV set menus using the remote control.
We have designed this TV set so that it is easy to operate by using menus. 
Information about settings in menus is shown automatically; this enables you to 
understand the context quickly.
You will find the answers to many of your technical queries in the index of your 
TV. If you want to operate the TV, you can access functions directly from the index. 
This saves you from having to read through detailed operating instructions and is 
the reason why this operating manual only explains the most important operating 
steps.
Integrated features
The maximum equipment is described in these operating instructions. Functions 
indicated by ✳ are not available in all TV sets. Menu contents may differ from the 
ones shown, depending on how your TV is equipped.
You can display how your set is equipped in the “Integrated features“ index (press 
the INFO button in the TV mode if no menu is displayed; the “Integrated features“ 
menu item is also displayed in the index before the initial letter A).
There are separate operating instructions for Digital Recorder +.
Scope of delivery
LCD-TFT TV set or plasma TV set
Table stand mounted
Mains cable for LCD-TFT TV sets
Assist remote control with 2 batteries
Marketing and service card
3 cable loops for plasma TV sets
These operating instructions •
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Call up the Index using the INFO button on the remote control, select “DRM 
(Digital Refresh Mode)“ and start the Refresh mode by pressing the OK button. Al-
ternating full-screen colour images will be displayed now instead of the TV picture. 
Run the Refresh mode for about as long as a freeze picture was displayed earlier. 
End the Refresh mode by pressing any button on the remote control.
Any effects resulting from an excessively long display of a freeze frame cannot be 
reversed using the “DRM“ function.
Cleaning
Use only a soft, clean, damp cloth to clean the TV set, the screen and remote 
control (do not use any caustic or abrasive cleaning agents).
Disposal
Packing and box
You have chosen a long lasting technical product of very high quality. We have 
paid a fee to authorised recyclers who will collect the packing from your dealer for 
disposal, pursuant to domestic regulations. Nevertheless, we recommend you to 
keep the original box and packing material for optimum protection if you have to 
transport the set.
The set
Attention: The EU directive 2002/96/EC regulates the proper 
way to recycle, handle and utilise used electronic devices. 
Hence, all used electronic devices are to be disposed of separa-
tely. Please do not dispose of this set in the normal household 
rubbish. 
You may return your used set free of charge at designated recyc-
ling centres or at your specialist dealer whenever you purchase a new, comparable 
set. You can find out more about recycling (also for countries outside the EU) from 
your local government.
Welcome
Note on the plasma screen (Xelos A 42 and Modus L 42)
IMPORTANT!
PLASMA SCREEN TECHNOLOGY IS NOT SUITABLE FOR THE DISPLAY OF FIXED IMAGES FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. 
A fixed image displayed for an extended period can cause permanent “image retention” to appear on your Plasma screen.
Examples of fixed images include logos, video games, computer images, teletext, interactive applications and images displayed in 4:3 mode etc. If using such applications 
it is advised to reduce the “Contrast” setting to minimise the risk of image retention. It is recommended that these images are not displayed for long periods.
Note: Permanent “image retention” on a Plasma TV resulting from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the warranty.
You will be reminded of this warning through an on screen message after switch 
on. It will not appear if it is deactivated in the menu. To do this press “Menu“ 
followed by selection of “Settings“ – “Miscellaneous“ –“On screen displays“ 
– “Automatic Info.“ then finally select “No“, alternatively it will automatically stop 
appearing after the menu has been entered twenty times.
The TV set with plasma screen you have purchased meets the highest quality 
requirements and has been tested for pixel errors. Despite the utmost caution in 
production of the displays, it cannot be totally ruled out that some of the pixels 
might not light up for technological reasons. Please understand that such effects 
cannot be considered a unit defect as defined by the warranty as long as they are 
within the limits specified by the standard.
For plasma screens, the emission of light decreases the longer the unit is used.
Plasma screens work by using phosphor. In certain operating conditions, this 
technology may facilitate image burns. These operating conditions include:
Lengthy, continuous display of a freeze picture (>10 minutes).
Constant display of the same background.
Use of a format that does not entirely fill the screen (such as 4:3) for a longer 
period of time.
Once an image is burnt into the display, it is usually not possible to remedy the 
problem; this situation is neither covered by the warranty nor by the guarantee. To 
avoid or reduce image burns on your screen, please follow these instructions and 
recommendations:
During the first 100 hours of operation, you should display moving pictures for 
the most part or freeze pictures that change frequently; these images are to fill 
the entire screen.
Use your screen in a full-screen format (16:9).
If you use the screen as a PC monitor, always activate the screen saver.
Switch the TV set off when it is not being used.
Reduce the contrast and brightness as much as possible.
The “DRM“ function (Digital Refresh Mode), which can be called in this set, may 
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For your safety
For your safety and to avoid unnecessary damage to your TV set, please 
read and observe the following safety instructions:
•  This TV set is designed exclusively for reception and reproduction of video and 
audio signals. 
•  This equipment is designed for domestic and office 
environments and must not be used in rooms 
with high humidity (e.g. bathroom, sauna) or high 
concentrations of dust (e.g. 
workshops). If the equipment is 
used in the open air, ensure that 
it is protected against moisture 
(rain, drips, splashes, sprayed 
water or dew). Do not place any 
containers filled with liquids or lit 
candles on top of the TV.
  High levels of moisture and con-
centrations of dust cause leakage 
currents in the equipment, which 
can lead to danger of electric shock or fire. 
  The manufacturer‘s warranty is only valid for use in the specified permissible 
environment.
•  If you have moved the TV set out of the cold into a warm environment, leave it 
standing for about an hour since condensation may form.
•  This equipment must only be connected to a mains power supply which has 
the same voltage and frequency as that specified on the rating plate; use the 
power cable provided. Incorrect voltages can damage the equipment.
•  Like all electronic equipment, your TV needs air for cooling. Obstruction of the 
air circulation can cause fires. Therefore the air vents on the back must always 
be kept free. Please do 
not place newspapers 
or cloths on/over the TV. 
If the TV is placed in a 
cabinet or on a shelf, lea-
ve at least 10 cm at the 
sides and 10 cm at the 
top to ensure sufficient 
air circulation.
  Position the set so that it 
is not exposed to direct 
sunlight and additional 
heating from radiators.•  Prevent any metal parts, needles, paper clips, liquids, wax or the like from get-
ting into the TV set through the air venting slits in the rear panel. This can lead 
to short-circuits and possibly to fire. If something should get into the inside of 
the TV set, pull out the plug immediately and notify customer service.
•  Never remove the back of the TV set yourself. Repair and servicing of your TV 
set should only be carried out by authorised TV technicians.
•  Place the TV set on a level, firm base. The set should not protrude at the front 
when installing in cabinets or shelves. 
  Only use original accessories if possible, e.g. Loewe wall holders and stands. 
  Never let children handle the TV unattended.
  Do not allow children to play in the immediate vicinity of the TV, they could 
knock, shift or pull it over and injure someone.
  Never leave the TV on unsupervised. 
•  Do not install the TV where there may be vibrations. Vibrations can lead to 
material stress.
•  Pull out the power and antenna cables during thunderstorms. Surge voltages 
caused by lightning strikes can damage the TV through the antenna system 
and the mains. Also remove the antenna and mains plugs in long periods of 
absence.
•  The mains plug of the TV set must be easily accessible so that the set can be 
disconnected at any time.
•  Lay the mains cable in such a way that it will not be damaged. The power ca-
ble may not be kinked or laid over sharp edges, not stood on and not exposed 
to chemicals, the latter also applies to the device as a whole. A mains cable 
with damaged insulation can lead to electric shocks and is a fire risk.
•  When removing the mains plug, pull the plug housing and not the cable. The 
wires in the plug could be damaged and cause a short circuit the next time it 
is plugged in.
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