Metz Clarus 32 Ml Operating Instructions

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Operating instructions
Clarus LCD-TV ML
Metz - always first class.607 47 2042.A1
07/49/07
LCD-TV
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							1. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. The Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. Daily Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.  Selecting the Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6.  Station Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7. User Help (Information) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8. Menu Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
9. Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
10. AV Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
10.1 AV Playback VCR function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
11. General Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
11.1 Picture Settings for Progr. via TV Menu . . . . . 22
11.2 Picture Settings for Progr. via Station Table . . 23
12. General Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
12.1 Sound Settings for Progr. via TV Menu . . . . . 28
Sound Settings for Prog. via the Stat. Table . . 31
13.  Automatic zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
14. Childlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
15. Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
16. Timer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
16.1 Setting the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
16.2 Recording Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
17. Special Functions
- Picture-in-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
- Normal/Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
- Timer Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
- Direct Recording (OTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
- Picture format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
- Picture Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
18. Programming the Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . 47
19. Sound Settings Mute Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
19.1 Data Logic Settings  (mode1 / mode2) . . . . . 49
20. EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
20.1 Activating the EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
20.2 Collecting EPG Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
20.3 Using the EPG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using the EPG Recording a Programme . . . . 57
21. Setting the Country and Language . . . . . . . . 58
22. Setting Stations - Setting the reception mode . 59
22.1 TV-Standard
2)for analogue stations . . . . . . . 60
Analogue TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Colour standard for analogue stations . . . . . 62
22.2 Automatic DVB-T station search . . . . . . . . . . 63
Manual DVB-T station search . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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Foreword
Dear customer,
thank you for selecting a Metz
LCD TV set.
We have equipped this TV set
with a menu system which uses
file cards and believe that this
will provide you with a user
interface that is easy to under-
stand.
If you have any problems, you
can press the INFO key to
display a help function that will
assist you in setting up your TV
set.
However, you should read at
least sections 1 to 8 of the Ope-
rating Instructions before putting
your new TV set into service.
This LCD TV is HD-ready and
supports HDTV broadcasts.
The HD ready Logo is a
Trademark of EICTA.
Your METZ-WERKE
Metz-Werke GmbH & Co KG
Postfach 1267
D-90506 Zirndorf/Germany
Fon: +49 911/97060
Fax: +49 911/9706340
www.metz.de
[email protected]
Basic functions
Config.
Contents
Extended functions
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Contents
Configuration
Worth knowing
22.3 Automatic DVB-C station search . . . . . . . . . . 65
Manual DVB-C station search. . . . . . . . . . . . 66
23. Station Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
24. Sorting Stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
25. Reg. AV Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
- Data Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
- Setting the signal types RGB. . . . . . . . . . . . 72
- Setting the signal types DVI / HDMI . . . . . . 73
- Setting the signal types YUV. . . . . . . . . . . . 74
25.1 Removing AV Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
26. Initial Programme Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
27. Sound via HiFi Amplifier HiFi output . . . . . . . 77
28. DVB Radio Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
29. Scope of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
30. Operation without the Remote Control . . . . . 82
31. Connecting Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
32. Sound 1, Sound 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
33. Cleaning the TV Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
34. Connections on the Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
35. Connections on the Rear of the Set . . . . . . . . 86
35.1 Connecting a Hifi Amplifier/AV Receiver . . . 87
36. Copying between AV Devices
Direct recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
37. Setting the Picture Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
38. Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
39. Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
39.1 Conversion possibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
40. Basic differences between
analog terrestrial reception and DVB-T . . . . . 98
Appendix for DVB satellite reception
(applicable only if a satellite tuner is installed)
A1. Setting up the Satellite Antenna System,
LNB Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
A1.1 Setting up the Satellite Antenna System,
DiSEqC System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
A1.2 Setting up the Satellite Antenna System,
Selecting Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
A.2 Setting Stations, Automatic Search . . . . . . . 103
Setting Stations, Manual Search . . . . . . . . . 104
Setting Stations, Updating the Data . . . . . . 105
Problems, Possible Causes, Remedies . . . . . . . . . . 106
Audio-/language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Connect a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Portal stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
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• Take care that no bright artificial light or sunshi-
ne falls directly on the screen. This could cause
reflections which have a negative effect on the
brilliance of the picture.
• The best viewing distance is three times the
screen diagonal, i.e.
- Approximately 2 m (6 ft) for 26 screens
- Approximately 2.4 m (8 ft) for 32 screens
- Approximately 2.8 m (10 ft) for 37 screens
• The antenna cable and any other components
(such as a video recorder) connected between
the antenna socket in the wall and the TV set
must comply with the European standard 
EN 60966-2-4.
• The antenna cable used for connecting the TV
set must have a screening attenuation of at least
75 dB.
• The use of non-approved cables will invalidate
the operating permission for the TV set.
• For details of how to connect peripheral devices
such as video recorders, DVD players, etc. press
the „INFO“ key to call the help function, select
„Connecting AV devices“ with the cursor and
press „OK“ to display the information.
• Only use Metz bases as a stand for the LCD TV.
• Use the Metz wall bracket (item no. 604 99
0286.A1) or a suitable OmniMount wall bra-
cket to hang the LCD TV on the wall. For an
OmniMount wall bracket, you also need the
Metz adapter plate 013ZM1091.
1. Installation
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2. Safety notes
• Always place the monitor on a solid,
stable surface.
• If a cold TV set is moved to a warm
room, always allow any condensation
on the screen to evaporate before swit-
ching it on.
• The TV set is intended for use in a dry
room. If, in exceptional circumstances,
you use it outdoors, take care that is
protected against moisture (rain, splas-
hed water, dew).
• TV sets need adequate ventilation.
Never cover the openings on the rear
of the set with curtains, doilies, new-
spapers, etc. Also take care that the
slits in the bottom of the case are freely
accessible so that the intake of the
cooling air is not hindered.
• If you place the TV set in a wall unit,
leave sufficient space on all sides for
the circulation of cooling air.
• Do not place the TV set close to a radi-
ator, since this would effect adequate
cooling.
• Do not place
- burning candles or 
vessels containing liquids (vases, etc.)
on top of the TV set, since any hot wax
or water dripping into the set could
cause serious damage to the electronic
components and could also jeopardize
the electrical safety of the set. 
• Lightning can damage electrical equip-
ment. A lightning flash entering the
power cable or the aerial cable can
damage the TV set even if it is swit-
ched off. You should therefore discon-
nect the power cable and aerial cablefrom their outlets or from the TV set in
the case of a thunderstorm.
• The monitor may be opened and
repaired only by a qualified person. 
CAUTION! HIGH VOLTAGES CAN KILL !
If repairs should be necessary, consult
your local dealer.
• Always switch off the TV set before cle-
aning it.
• Do not hold the remote control directly
in front of your eyes and press a but-
ton. The remote control emits infrared
radiation!
• Do not place rechargeable batteries in
the battery compartment of the remote
control. Use only two 1.5 V dry batte-
ries of the type LR03/AM4/AAA
(Micro).
• The TV set is intended only for the
reception and reproduction of picture
and sound signals.
• The TV set may be operated only from
a mains voltage of 230-240V VAC, 
50 Hz. Australia: 240 VAC.
• For maintenance and repair work, the
power plug or the power-cord input of the
TV represents a means to disconnect the
device from the mains and must therefore
be kept in a usable state in line with appli-
cable standards.
• Lay the power cable so that nothing
stands on it and no-one can trip over it.
• Do not display still images, logos, 4:3
pictures with stripes etc. over an exten-
ded period. These still images can
result in marks on the screen.
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The remote control sends commands to
the TV set by means of an infrared sig-
nal. You must point it towards the TV set
when using it. Note that the remote con-
trol may interfere with the operation of
other devices which use infrared signals
(such as infrared headphones).
Sunlight falling directly on the TV set
may interfere with the operation of the
remote control, since the TV set cannot
detect the infrared signals from the
remote control under these conditions.
The TV set must be switched on with the
main power switch before it can be con-
trolled with the remote control.
The most important keys
for normal use
ON
Switches the TV set on with program-
me position 1 or the programmed
initial programme position selected,
or switches it OFF (to the standby sta-
te).

Numeric keys (direct station selection).
P+ /P- Selects the next/previous pro-
gramme position.
Volume control.
Setting can be changed in the menu.
Back to the previously selected
station.
Displays the station table.
3. The Remote Control
Do not insert rechargeable batteries in
the batter y compartment of the remo-
te control.
Use only two dry batteries of the type
LR03/ AM4/AAA 1.5V.
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3. The Remote Control
Over view of the functions of the keys
Switch to DVB radio mode.
Switch on from the standby state into radio mode1).
Function keys:
F1/F2/F3: press brieflyto call the functions set in the factory.
F1/F2/F3: press and holdto display a selection of special functions.
AV: press to select one of the previously configured AV devices.
	Cursor control key in the Information window and the “TV menu”.

OK: confirmation key.
Volume control; values can be set in the TV menu.

Exit key: exit from the menu without saving any changes you have made.
Open the TV menu.
In the menu: back to the main menu.
Open the electronic programme guide (EPG). 
Open the Teletext window. 
Mute. 
Freeze frame.
Back to the previously selected station.
In the TV menu: open the Configuration menu.
Display the date and time.
In the TV menu: open the Timer window.
Display the station table.
In the TV menu: open the station table or the station features window.
Display the sound functions.
In the TV menu: open the AV devices window.
Display the picture functions.
In the TV menu: open the picture and sound window.
Back to the TV picture.
Switch from radio mode
1)to TV mode.
Switch on from standby mode into TV mode.
Display the AV menu Replay/record.
Switch on  from standby mode into AV mode.
Display the Information window. In the Information window:
back to the table of contents.
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1) Possible only in DVB mode !
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4. Daily Operation
Switching on
Switch on the TV set with the main
switch. 
The TV set is now in standby mode and
the red standby indicator lights.
After about five seconds, the TV set swit-
ches to programme position 1 or to the
programmed initial programme position.
If you press no further keys on the remo-
te control, a window requesting that you
do so is displayed after about 10 minu-
tes. If you do not do this, the TV set swit-
ches back to the standby state.
Use the numeric keys to select any des-
ired programme position. Pressing the
key selects programme position 1 or,
if it is programmed, the initial program-
me position (see page 76).
Switching off
Press the  key to switch the TV set to
standby mode. If you do not intend to
use the TV set for a longer period, switch
it off with the main power switch.
Adjusting the volume
The volume can be adjusted with
the 
-+
key.
Adjusting the picture and sound
settings
Call the picture settings with the blue key
or the sound settings with the yellow
key  . The setting box with the various
functions is then displayed at the bottom
left of the screen. Use the rocker key
P+/P- to select the desired function
and then use the 
-+
key to adjust the
setting.
5. Selecting the Operating Mode
TVAVR
You can switch the TV set between its various ope-
rating modes with the keys TV, AV and R.
You can also switch from standby mode to the
desired operating mode with these keys.
TV = TV mode
AV = TV mode with input from AV devices 
(e.g. video tape recorder, DVD player, etc.)
R = DVB Radio mode 
1)
For DVB radio operation, the TV set must
be converted with a DVB-S or DVB-C modu-
le (see also chapter 39.1 Upgrade Options).
1) Possible only in DVB mode !
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Selecting stations from the station table
In normal TV or radio 1)mode, you can display
the station table by pressing the white  key. 
Press the white key  repeatedly to display a vir-
tual keyboard. Use the respective key to sort the
station list alphanumerically.
In the table which is then displayed, you can use
the oval rocker key P+/P- or the
numeric keys to select the desired station
and then press the OK key to display
this station.
If the station table contains more than
20 stations, you can display the next 10
stations by pressing the oval cursor con-
trol key .
Back to the last station
You can use the red  key to switch
back and forth between the last two sta-
tions you have selected.
1) Possible only in DVB mode !
Station selection and manage-
ment of programme positions
The TV set can store the settings for up to
2000 TV stations and 2000 radio stations
in so-called programme positions. You
can select any of these programme posi-
tions with the numeric keys, with the oval
rocker key P+/P- or from the station
table.
If you use the numeric keys for station
selection, the first digit you enter is nor-
mally the thousands digit. If less than
1000 programme positions are occupied,
it automatically becomes the hundreds
digit.
If less than ten programme positions are
occupied, the first digit you enter automa-
tically becomes the units digit.
After pressing any numeric key, you have
three seconds to press further numeric
keys
6. Station Selection
6. Station SelectionOpening the menu
10 Kabel 1
9 Nord 3
8RTL
7 PRO 7
6 Nord 3
5 PRO 7
4SAT1
3 Bayern 3
2 ZDF
1 ARD
56 Hessen 3
55 SW-BW
54 N-TV
53 West 3
52 Phönix
Select with...
or       .
Confirm with      .ABCDEFGHIJKLOK
2x
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During the design of this TV set, we have made
every effort to make it as easy a possible for you
to use it and we hope that you will enjoy familiari-
sing yourself with your new TV set.
With the Information menu, the TV set is able to
answer the many questions which may come up
during installation and setup.
To display this menu, simply press the INFO key
for the table of contents.
The Information menu (user help)
In the table of contents or the index, you
can select the item of interest with the cursor
control key.
Use the cursor-right key to scroll for-
wards through the contents or index ...
Use the cursor-left key to scroll back-
wards through the contents or index ...
Use the cursor-up key to select the last
underlined item ...
Use the cursor-down key to select the
menu lines...
... and then press the OK key to display
the explanation of the selected item.
You can select any underlined word in the table of
contents, the index or the explanation of a selec-
ted item with the cursor. Pressing the OK key
then displays the explanation for this word.
You can also scroll forwards and backwards
through previously displayed pages with the aid
of the red and green keys.
7. User Help (Information)
OK
Opening the Info
INFO
InformationContents
Index
Station selectionPicture settingsSound settingsAV playbackRecording facilities:- Timer recording- Direct recording- AV copyingTeletextFunction keysDVB radio modeElectronic Programm Guide (EPG)
Select the underlined textwith the cursor.
: further information : table of contents
Visited pages:   backforwardOKINFO
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