Sharp Lc 26ga5e Operation Manual

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PICTURE menu
Menu operations
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Using PICTURE menu screen
USER: Select this mode in order to recover the
“PICTURE” level (“CONTRAST”, “BRIGHTNESS”,
“COLOUR”, and “SHARPNESS”) that you had
adjusted at the last time. Each time you change
one of these adjustments, it is memorized
automatically within the option “USER”.
DYNAMIC: This mode has been designed for a
clear-cut image emphasising high contrast for
sports viewing.
STANDARD: Select this mode if you wish to
normalize “PICTURE” levels to default factory
settings.
MOVIE: This mode has been designed to be used
when watching movies.
GAME: This mode has been designed to be used
when watching home video game system.
AUTO (OPC): Select this mode to activate the
Intelligent Picture Control. This function allows the
automatic adjustment of the screen brightness,
according to the ambient light of the room, via
OPC (Optical Picture Control).
When set to “AUTO (OPC)”, make sure that no
object obstructs the OPC sensor, which could
affect its ability to sense surrounding light.
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LEVELS
✔Picture adjustments
(CONTRAST/BRIGHTNESS/COLOUR/
SHARPNESS)
Menu Operation: PICTURE Group A (left side of this
page)
Adjust the picture to your preference with the following
picture settings.
PICTURE
LEVELS
ADVANCED
PICTURE LEVELS
PICTURE MODE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
40 50 80 USERUSER
DYNAMIC
STANDARD
MOVIE
GAME
AUTO (OPC)
SELECT ADJUST EXIT
1Press MENU to display the menu screen.
• The “PICTURE LEVELS” menu screen can be
displayed directly by pressing the Red button.
2Press c/d to select “PICTURE”.
Common Operation
Selecting an item from PICTURE Group A
1Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
2Press a/b to select “LEVELS” or “ADVANCED”,
and then press OK.
3Press a/b to select the desired menu item
(Example: “PICTURE MODE”, “CONTRAST” etc).
4Press c/d to  select/adjust.
✔PICTURE MODE
Menu Operation: PICTURE Group A (left side of this
page)
To select a predetermined picture level.
Itemc Buttond Button
CONTRASTFor less contrast For more contrast
BRIGHTNESSFor less brightness For more
brightness
COLOURFor less colour
intensityFor more colour
intensity
SHARPNESSFor less sharpness For more
sharpness
Item
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Preparation
CAUTION
Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below.
• Do not mix batteries of different types. Different types of batteries have different characteristics.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause chemical
leakage in old batteries.
• Remove batteries as soon as they have worn out. Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause a rash. If you find any
chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth.
• The batteries supplied with this product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions.
• If you will not be using the remote control unit for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from it.
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Remote
control sensor
7 m
1Press and slide the battery cover to open it.
2Insert two supplied “AAA” size batteries.
• Place batteries with their terminals corresponding
to the (e) and (f) indications in the battery
compartment.
3Close the battery cover.
Inserting the batteries
Before using the TV for the first time, insert two “AAA” size batteries (supplied).  When the batteries become
depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries.
Using the remote control unit
Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor. Objects between the remote
control unit and sensor may prevent proper operation.

Cautions regarding the remote control unit
• Do not expose the remote control unit to shock.
In addition, do not expose the remote control unit to liquids, and do not place in an area with high humidity.
• Do not install or place the remote control unit under direct sunlight. The heat may cause deformation of the
unit.
• The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote control sensor of the TV is under direct sunlight or
strong lighting. In such case, change the angle of the lighting or TV, or operate the remote control unit closer
to the remote control sensor.
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Menu operations
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ADVANCED
The “ADVANCED” menu consists of the advanced
feature items for the picture adjustments.
NOTE
• “ADVANCED” items cannot be set when the FM radio
mode is selected.
✔COMB FILTER
Menu Operation: PICTURE Group A (page 9)
Set to “ON” to reduce the colour interference in picture
with fine details and the picture gets sharper.
✔NOISE RED. (NOISE REDUCTION)
Menu Operation: PICTURE Group A (page 9)
Select your desired item from the three items of “OFF”,
“HIGH”, or “LOW” to reduce the noise when receiving
a weak signal. “NOISE RED.” provides high quality
images with minimal dot crawl and cross colour noise.
✔DYN. CONTRAST
(DYNAMIC CONTRAST)
Menu Operation: PICTURE Group A (page 9)
Set to “ON” to increase the contrast on the soft parts
of the picture.
✔MONOCHROME
Menu Operation: PICTURE Group A (page 9)
For viewing a video in monochrome.
✔I/P SETUP
Menu Operation: PICTURE Group A (page 9)
Adjusting the image and input signal can give you a
more beautiful picture.
INTERLACE: Use this setting when you cannot get
a clear picture with Progressive. (Especially
suitable for media with special effects like game
software.)
PROGRESSIVE: Normally, you should select this
setting.
✔COLOUR TEMP.
(COLOUR TEMPERATURE)
Menu Operation: PICTURE Group A (page 9)
Adjusts the colour temperature to give the best white
image.
✔NTSC HUE
Menu Operation: PICTURE Group A (page 9)
To adjust the skin colour during NTSC signal reception.
✔MOV. COMP.
(MOVEMENT COMPENSATION)
Menu Operation: PICTURE Group A (page 9)
The “MOV. COMP.” smoothes the quick jumps
(movements) of images on the screen, in order to avoid
artifacts.
✔DYN. GAMMA (DYNAMIC GAMMA)
Menu Operation: PICTURE Group A (page 9)
Set to “ON” to increase the brightness on the dark
parts of the picture
✔BACKLIGHT
Menu Operation: PICTURE Group A (page 9)
To adjust your desired screen brightness.
HIGH: White with bluish tone
    •
    •
    •
LOW: White with reddish tone
Item
Itemc Buttond Button
NTSC HUESkin tones become
purplishSkin tones become
greenish Itemc Buttond Button
BACKLIGHTThe screen dims The screen
brightens
Item
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SOUND menu
Menu operations
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Using SOUND menu screen
1Press MENU to display the menu screen.
• The “SOUND SPEAKER LEVELS” menu screen can
be displayed directly by pressing the Green button.
2Press c/d to select “SOUND”.
Common Operation
Selecting an item from SOUND Group A
1Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
2Press a/b to select “EFFECTS”, and then press
OK.
3Press c/d to select/adjust.
Selecting an item from SOUND Group B
1Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
2Press a/b to select “LEVELS”, and then press d.
3Press a/b to select “SPEAKERS“ or “EXTERNAL”,
and then press OK .
4Press a/b to select the desired menu item
(Example: “VOLUME”, “BALANCE” etc).
5Press c/d to  select/adjust.
SOUND
EFFECTS
LEVELS
EQUALIZER
STEREO
SOUND EFFECTS
SOUND EFFECTS
BYPASSBYPASS
DOLBY VIRTUAL
PANORAMA
SOUND SPEAKER LEVELS
VOLUME
VOLUME BALANCE
LOUDNESS
AUTO VOL
ON OFF0 60
SELECT ADJUST EXIT
600
100
Selecting an item from SOUND Group C
1Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
2Press a/b to select “EQUALIZER”, and then press
OK.
3EQUALIZER MODE: Press the Red button to select
a pre-defined equalization mode:“PERSONAL”,
“CLASSIC”,  “JAZZ”, “POP”, “CONCERT” or
“STADIUM”.
4To change the EQUALIZER MODE “PERSONAL”:
Press c/d to select 100Hz, 330Hz, 1KHz, 3.3KHz
or 10KHz.
Press a/b to adjust the item to your desired
position.
SOUND EQUALIZER
SELECT ADJUST EXITMODE100Hz
330Hz 1KHz 3.3KHz 10KHz
PERSONAL
ADJUST EXITSOUND STEREO
SPEAKERS
AV
SOUND IDENT.
ON MONO MONOMONO
STEREO
DUAL A
DUAL B
SELECT ADJUST EXIT
Selecting an item from SOUND Group D
1Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
2Press a/b to select “STEREO”, and then press
OK.
• The “STEREO” menu screen can be displayed
directly by pressing (2) (Sound Mode
Selector).
3Press a/b to select the desired menu item
(Example: “SPEAKERS”, “AV” or “SOUND IDENT.”).
4Press c/d to select/adjust.
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Useful adjustment settings
WIDE MODES
You can select the display size by pressing  on the
remote control.
NOTE
• “WIDE MODES” cannot be set when the FM radio mode
is selected.
Manual selection
1Press  to display the “WIDE MODES” menu
screen.
2Press a/b to select “WIDE MODES”. And then
select your desired screen size format among
“NORMAL 4:3”, “CINEMA”, “ZOOM 14:9”,
“PANORAMA”, “FULL” or “AUTO” by pressing
c/d.
NORMAL 4:3: For 4:3 “standard” pictures. A side
bar appears on each side.
CINEMA: For 16:9 broadcast cinema movies, etc.
Bars may appear on the top and bottom with some
programmes.
ZOOM 14:9: A thin side bar appears on each side,
and you may also see bars on the top and bottom
with some programmes.
PANORAMA: In this mode the picture is
progressively stretched toward each side of the
screen.
FULL: For 16:9 squeeze pictures.
AUTO: In this mode the screen size changes
automatically.When you select “CINEMA”, “ZOOM 14:9” or
“PANORAMA”, you can change the vertical “SIZE” and
vertical “POSITION”.
1Perform 1 and 2 described on the left to select
“CINEMA”, “ZOOM 14:9” or “PANORAMA”.
2Press a/b to select “SIZE” or “POSITION”. The
“SIZE” or “POSITION” indicator will be displayed.
3Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired size
and position.
4Press OK if you wish to normalize the vertical
“SIZE” or vertical “POSITION”.
5Press END to exit.
Auto selection
Some broadcasting station send the WSS signal with
information of original screen size. When the TV is in
“AUTO” mode and receives the WSS signal, it changes
the screen size automatically.
1Press  on the remote control to display the
“WIDE MODES” screen.
2Press a/b to select “WIDE MODES”.  And then
select “AUTO” by pressing c/d.
WIDE MODES
WIDE MODES
SIZE
POSITION
0 0 CINEMANORMAL 4:3
CINEMA
ZOOM 14:9
PANORAMA
FULL
AUTO
SELECT ADJUSTEXITNORMAL
FM Radio menu scr
You can make adjustments for FM radio broadcasting
by using RADIO on the remote control.
1Press RADIO to display the RADIO MENU screen.
2Press a/b to select the preset radio channel.
3Press c/d to adjust the volume.
4Press END to exit the MENU screen.
And you can also add a new radio channel or change
the preset channel settings by pressing OK.
You can display the TUNE mode by pressing Red.
NOTE
• When you are watching the TV through the external
sources (EXT1 or EXT2), and it receives information
of 16:9 format (through the audio-video control pin)
the TV selects “FULL” automatically.
• In order for the “AUTO” to function correctly, the
“WSS” item must be set “ON” in the “GENERAL
SETUP” menu. To check it, see page 21.
Item
When the TV is
receivingThe TV  selects
automatically
WSS code 16:9 CINEMA
WSS code 14:9 ZOOM 14:9
WSS code PANORAMA
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Menu operations
DYNAMIC BASS
“DYNAMIC BASS” system extends the frequency
range  to create different bass effects.
✔EXTERNAL
Menu Operation: SOUND Group B (page 11)
Adjust the sound level output to the external
connectors to suit your preference.
LOUDNESS
This setting increases the volume of low and high
frequency signals according to the current volume
setting.
OFF: To deactivate the “LOUDNESS”.
NORMAL: Keeping the amplitude of the 1 KHz
reference frequency constant.
SUPERBASS: Keeping the amplitude of the 2 KHz
reference frequency constant.
ON: Set to “ON” to equalize the volume levels.
OFF: Set to “OFF” to deactivate the “AUTO VOL.”.
OFF: Set to “OFF” to deactivate the “DYNAMIC
BASS”.
MEDIUM: Set to “MEDIUM”, to increase the volume
of low frequency signals moderately.
STRONG: Set to “STRONG”, to increase the volume
of low frequency signals exceptionally.
SCART VOLUME
To adjust the sound level output to the Euro-SCART
connector (EXT1).
AV VOLUME
To adjust the sound level output to the external
connectors (EXT2 and AV OUTPUT).
BYPASS: Normal sound without sound effect.
DOLBY VIRTUAL: You can also produce “SOUND
EFFECTS” from the “SOUND” setting.
1. Divide the centre signal equally between the left
and right speakers to achieve a phantom centre
image.
2. Process the mono surround channels (or left
surround, right surround) signal via a virtualised
before sending it to the left, right speakers, creating
a virtualised image around the listener.
PANORAMA: This sound reproduction mode mixes
all four surround decoder outputs to the left and
right output channel without any loss of information
and creates a surround like effect with only two
speakers.
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EFFECTS
To select a predetermined sound effect.
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LEVELS
Adjust the sound quality to suit your preference.
VOLUME
Adjust the volume.
BALANCE
Adjust the balance.
✔SPEAKERS
Menu Operation: SOUND Group B (page 11)
✔SOUND EFFECTS
Menu Operation: SOUND Group A (page 11)AUTO VOL. (AUTO VOLUME)
Different sound sources, fairly often do not have the
same volume level, for example the changing from
movie to the advertisements. The Automatic Volume
Correction (AUTO VOL.) solves this problem and
equalizes the volume levels.
NOTE
• The “SOUND EFFECTS” menu screen can be displayed
directly be pressing 
 Virtual.
ItemItem
Item
Itemc Buttond Button
SCART
VOLUME
(EXT1)Decrease volume
outputIncrease volume
output
Itemc Buttond Button
AV VOLUME
(EXT2 and AV
OUTPUT)Decrease volume
outputIncrease volume
output
Item
Itemc Buttond Button
VOLUMEDecrease volume Increase volume
Itemc Buttond Button
BALANCEIncrease the
volume of the leftIncrease the
volume of the right
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Information for Customers
on environmentally friendly disposal of this SHARP product
If this product cannot be used any more, it should be disposed of in a legally correct and environmentally sound way.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT WITH YOUR HOUSEHOLD WASTE
OR MIXED WITH OTHER WASTES! YOU MIGHT ENDANGER THE ENVIRONMENT!
Sharp Corporation is committed to protecting the environment and conserving energy. Our goal is to minimize the
environmental impact of our products by continually implementing and improving product technologies, designs, and
customer information aimed at environmental conservation.
\(1\) For our customer
SHARP takes part in the respective national recycling systems for electronic equipment, which have been founded on the
base of the environmental laws in these countries.
Please see here details on the respective countries.
Countr
Rec
Sweden
The Netherlands
Belgium
SwitzerlandPlease use the Swedish electronics recycling system called “ELRETUR”,
and see the website at http://www.el-kretsen.se
Please use the Dutch electronics recycling system called “ICT-Milieu”,
and see the website at http://www.nederlandict.nl/index.php
Please use the Belgian electronics recycling system called “Recupel”,
and see the website at http://www.recupel.be
Please use the Swiss electronics recycling system called “SWICO”,
and see the website at http://www.swico.ch
\(2\) For our customer
Please contact your local authorities for collection and recycling facilities, or contact a recycling service company, which is
licensed for the recycling of electronic equipment.
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Menu operations
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STEREO
This enables the selection of the reception mode when
receiving a “STEREO” or “DUAL” (bilingual) signal. To
let you enjoy “STEREO” and “DUAL” broadcastings,
this TV receives stereo, bilingual, and monaural
broadcasts.
NOTE
•About sound mode: In the “STEREO” menu you can
select a sound mode to the SPEAKERS and
HEADPHONES, and another to the audio output of the
external connectors (EXT 2 and AV OUTPUT).
Depending on the sound transmission the sound
reproduction can be chosen in the “STEREO” menu as
indicated below.
• When the TV is receiving a “STEREO” programme, the TV
selects “STEREO” automatically, and you can change:
STEREO t MONO
• When the TV is receiving a BILINGUAL programme, the
TV selects DUAL CHANNEL A automatically, and you can
change:
DUAL CHANNEL A t DUAL CHANNEL B t DUAL
CHANNEL A B t MONO
• When the TV is receiving a MONO NICAM programme,
the TV selects MONO NICAM automatically, and you can
change:
MONO NICAM t MONO (FM)
• When the TV is receiving a MONO (FM) programme, the
TV selects MONO automatically but the sound mode
cannot be changed.
Exception: When you are watching the TV through the
external sources (EXT1, EXT2, EXT3, EXT3 S-VIDEO), the
“STEREO” menu and (2) (Sound Mode Selector) are
not operative.
✔SPEAKERS
Menu Operation: SOUND Group D (page 11)
Change sound mode.
Select your desired mode to your preference
depending on the type of broadcast.
✔AV
Menu Operation: SOUND Group D (page 11)
Change sound mode in the audio output of the external
connectors. Select your desired mode to your
preference depending on the type of broadcast.
✔SOUND IDENT. (SOUND
IDENTIFICATION)
Menu Operation: SOUND Group D (page 11)
To activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) the automatic
identification of audio system of the current
programme.
ON: The TV automatically identifies the received
audio system MONO FM, STEREO or DUAL
SIGNAL.
OFF: Disqualifies the automatic identification of the
audio system and forces the sound into MONO
FM.
This mode can be convenient when the level of
the signal received is extremely weak.
NOTE
• This function is independent for every programme.
EEQUALIZER
Menu Operation: SOUND Group C (page 11)
This enables the selection of the pre-defined
equalization modes. Each time you press the Red
button, you can switch EQUALIZER MODE
(“PERSONAL”/“CLASSIC”/“JAZZ”/“POP”/“CONCERT”/
“STADIUM”).
PERSONAL: User configurable mode. Five
equalizer bands are available.
CLASSIC: Predefined mode, designed to listen
classic music
JAZZ: Predefined mode, designed to listen jazz
music
POP: Predefined mode, designed to listen pop
music
CONCERT: Predefined mode, designed to listen
concert music
STADIUM: Predefined mode, designed to watch
sports
Item Item
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DEMO AV-LINK TIMERS
CHILD LOCK FEATURES
FEATURES menu
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Using FEATURES menu screen
1Press MENU to display the menu screen.
2Press c/d to select “FEATURES”.
Common Operation
FEATURE TIMERS
DATE
TIME
ON TIMER
OFF TIMER
OFF - - : - - - - : - - - - / - - / - -
DATE- - / - - / - -
SELECT ADJUST EXITINPUT
AVL CONTROL
RECORD WHAT YOU  SEE
EXIT PRESET DOWNLOAD
START RECORDINGSTOP RECORDING
Menu operations
Selecting an item from FEATURES Group A
1Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
2Press a/b to select “TIMERS”, then press OK.
3Press a/b to select the desired menu item
(Example: “DATE”, “TIME”, “ON TIMER”, “OFF
TIMER”, “RADIO/TV” or “VOL. LIMIT”).
4Press c/d to  select/adjust or input 0–9.
Selecting an item from FEATURES Group B
1Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
2Press a/b to select “AV-LINK”, and then press
d.
3Press a/b to select the desired menu item, and
then press OK (Example: “AVL CONTROL”).
4Press OK, Blue or Red to select the desired setting.
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Menu operations
Selecting an item from FEATURES Group E
1Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
2Press a/b to select “CHILD LOCK”, and then
press d.
3Press a/b to select “CHANGE PIN”, and then
press OK.
4Input your PIN with 0–9, and then press OK.
5Input new PIN with 0–9, and then press OK.
Selecting an item from FEATURES Group F
1Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
2Press a/b to select “CHILD LOCK”, and then
press d.
3Press a/b to select “CLEAR LOCK”, and then
press OK .
4Input your PIN with 0–9, and then press OK.
LOCK ALL
TYPE
START
STOP
- - : - - - - : - - TIMERNONE
ALWAYS
TIMER
SELECT ADJUST EXITINPUT
Selecting an item from FEATURES Group D
1Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
2Press a/b to select “CHILD LOCK”, and then
press d.
3Press a/b to select “LOCK ALL”, “LOCK
PROGRAM”, and then press OK.
4Input the desired four-digit “PIN” with 0–9, and then
press OK.
5Press a/b to select the desired menu item
(Example: “TYPE”, “START” etc).
6Press c/d to  select/adjust or input 0–9, and then
press OK.
DEMO AV-LINK TIMERS
CHILD LOCK FEATURES
LOCK ALL
LOCK PROGRAM
CHANGE PIN
CLEAR LOCK
AVL TIMERS
DATE
START
STOP
MODE
UNIQUE- - : - - - - : - - - - / - - / - -
DATE- - / - - / - -
SELECT ADJUST EXITINPUT
Selecting an item from FEATURES Group C
1Select the programme you wish to record at the
specified time, using Programme select (0–9),
Programmes List (a/b) or P (r/s).
2Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
3Press a/b to select “AV-LINK”, and then press
d.
4Press a/b to select “AVL TIMERS”, and then press
OK.
5Press a/b to select the desired menu item
(Example: “DATE”, “START” etc).
6Press c/d to  select/adjust or input 0–9.
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Menu operations
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TIMERS
You can set “DATE”, “TIME” (Clock), “ON TIMER”
(Wake-up timer) and “OFF TIMER” (Sleep timer) to
automatically turn on and off the TV or RADIO at the
specified time.
You can also set “ON TIMER” to automatically turn on
at the specified sound volume.
The Timer functions that turn power on at the specified
time do not work unless the clock has been adjusted.
Be sure to adjust the “DATE” and the “TIME” (Clock)
first.
NOTE
• The “FEATURE TIMERS” menu screen can be displayed
directly by pressing TIMER.
• “DATE” and “TIME” are automatically set/corrected via the
Teletext broadcast when available.
• When you set “ON TIMER”, the WAKE-UP indicator lights
up Red while in the Stand-by mode.
• “ON TIMER” and “OFF TIMER” will not be activated if the
power is turned off with a (Power) on the TV.
• In the event of a power cut, disconnection from the plug
or TV switch, all the data on the “ON TIMER” and  “OFF
TIMER” will be cancelled.
• As a safety precaution, in the case of nobody being home
when the TV or RADIO switches on automatically, the TV
will return to Stand-by mode after 120 minutes; if it is to
continue to run, any button on the remote control functions
should be pressed.
• The “OFF TIMER” data will be cancelled if you turn off the
TV by B (Stand-by/On) on the remote control.
• You can check the timer settings by pressing p (Display/
Info.)
✔DATE/TIME
Menu Operation: FEATURES Group A (page 14)
Current date and Current time are necessary to set in
order to be able to run the Timer functions.
Automatic adjustment: If a programme with Teletext
is being received, the “DATE” and “TIME” can be
adjusted automatically with that signal’s clock.
Press m to synchronize “DATE” and “TIME”.
• If a signal via satellite is being received, or if correct
date or time, cannot be obtained, “DATE” and “TIME”
will have to be adjusted manually.
Manual adjustment: Press the Programme select
(0–9) to adjust “DATE” and “TIME” manually.
✔ON TIMER (Wake-up timer)
Menu Operation: FEATURES Group A (page 14)
The “ON TIMER” is used to programme switching ON
the TV or RADIO during the 24 hours of the day.
When “ON TIMER” has been set, press B on the
remote control to put the TV into Stand-by mode.
When the preset time is reached, the TV or RADIO
turns ON.
✔OFF TIMER (Sleep timer)
Menu Operation: FEATURES Group A (page 14)
The “OFF TIMER” is used to programme switching the
TV to Stand-by mode, after the set length of time has
passed.
✔RADIO/TV
Menu Operation: FEATURES Group A (page 14)
For the “ON TIMER” (Wake-up timer), you can select
the mode (TV or RADIO) to automatically turn on.
✔VOL. LIMIT (VOLUME LIMIT)
Menu Operation: FEATURES Group A (page 14)
For the “ON TIMER” (Wake-up timer), you can adjust
the sound volume when TV or RADIO automatically
turns on.
Item Buttons Input value choice
DATE 0–9 or mDD/MM/YY
(day/month/year)
TIME
(Clock)0–9 or mHH:MM
(hour:minute)Item Buttons Input value choice
ON TIMER
(Wake-up
timer)0–9HH:MM (hour:minute)
c/d- - : - -
(To cancel “ON TIMER”)
Item Buttons Input value choice
OFF TIMER
(Sleep timer)c/dOFF, 30, 60, 90 or 120
(minutes)
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✔AVL TIMERS (AV-LINK TIMERS)
Menu Operation: FEATURES Group C (page 15)
In this menu you can set a late start and stop time for
a recording.
DATE
Set the recording date.
Menu operations
START
Set the time of recording beginning.
STOP
Set the time of recording end.
MODE
If you want to make additional recordings at the same
time each day, from Monday to Friday or weekly, select
“DAILY”, “MON-FRI” or “WEEKLY”.
SPEED
Use this setting to change recording speed between
“SP” Standard-Play and “LP” Long-Play.
Standard-Play gives the best picture quality. Long-Play
provides the longest recording time.
NOTE
• “SPEED” (SP/LP) can be changed only if the video has
these functions available.
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DEMO
The “DEMO” (demonstration) function allows you to
see all the menus implemented in this TV. NOTE
• “MODE” (UNIQUE/MON-FRI/DAILY/WEEKLY) can be
changed only if the video has these functions available.
EAV-LINK
This feature can only be used with Next View, Smart
Link, Easy Link and Megalogic compatible VCR.
This “Intelligent” communication system allows
controlling some VCR functions from the TV and vice
versa.
For example, it is possible to programme the VCR timer
recording from the TV or record the signal currently
being displayed on the TV regardless of the signal
source.
In this case, the VCR and the TV must be connected
through the 21-pin Audio/Video connector especially
available for this function (EXT2 terminal in this TV)
using the fully-wired SCART cable.
Refer to your VCR operation manual for further
information.
✔AVL CONTROL (AV-LINK CONTROL)
Menu Operation: FEATURES Group B (page 14)
Use this menu to “PRESET DOWNLOAD” and to
“RECORD WHAT YOU SEE”.
Item Buttons
Input value choice
DATE 0–9
DD/MM/YY (day/month/
year)
Item Buttons Input value choice
START 0–9HH:MM (hour:minute)Item Buttons Input value choice
STOP 0–9HH:MM (hour:minute)
Item Buttons Input value choice
MODEc/dUNIQUE, MON-FRI,
DAILY or WEEKLY
Item Buttons Input value choice
SPEEDc/dLP or SP Item Buttons Input value choice
PRESET
DOWNLOADOKAutomatically transfers
the channel preset
information from the
tuner on the TV to the
one on the connected
VCR via the EXT2
terminal.
START
RECORDINGBlueWhile the VCR is in
standby mode, it
automatically turns on
and starts recording the
image from the TV
(Record what you see).
STOP
RECORDINGRedThe TV indicates the
VCR that must stop the
recording.
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SETUP menu
Menu operations


Using SETUP menu screen
1Press MENU and the menu screen displays.
2Press c/d to select ÒSETUPÓ.
Selecting an item from SETUP Group A
1Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
2Press a/b to select “AUTO INSTALLATION”, and
then press OK.
3Press c/d to select the desired language for the
on-screen display.
4Press b to select “SELECT COUNTRY”, and press
c/d to select your country.
5Press OK to start Auto Channel Preset.
•You do not need to do anything during the
Auto Channel Preset.
6When the Auto Channel  Preset has been
completed, the “EDIT” menu screen is displayed.
Selecting an item from SETUP Group B
1Select the programme number you want to preset
with Programme select (0-9) or Programme List
(a/b).
2Perform steps 1 and 2 in Common Operation.
3Press a/b to select, “MANUAL TUNE”,  and then
press OK.
4Press a/b to select the desired menu item
(Example: “TYPE”, “SYSTEM” etc).
5Press c/d or Programme select (0-9) to  select/
adjust.
Common Operation
SETUPAUTO INSTALLATION
MANUAL TUNE
EDIT
GENERAL SETUP
AV SETUP
POWER CONTROL
MANUAL TUNE
TYPE
SYSTEM
CHANNEL
MODE
TV00 B/G AERIALAERIAL
CABLE
SELECT ADJUST EXITINPUT


AUTO INSTALLATION
Menu Operation: SETUP Group A (left side of this
page)
In this menu you can perform the Initial Auto Installation
again.
Using this routine, you can select the on-screen display
“SELECT LANGUAGE”, set the “SELECT COUNTRY”,
and automatically search for and store all the
receivable TV and FM radio channels.
•Automatic Channel Sorting System (ACSS): The
TV set searches for frequencies, memorises the
channels found, and sorts them (according to
technical criteria).
For TV  channels: from Pr-01 to a maximum of
99 programmes.
For FM RADIO channels: from Pr-01 to a maximum
of 40 programmes.
• This tuning process may take several minutes to
perform.
When the automatic search has been completed, the
“EDIT” menu (Stored Programmes) will appear on
screen and you can change the order of the channels,
delete channels, and change or give the channels an
eight-letter name. (See page 20.)


MANUAL TUNE
Perform the procedure to search for and store new TV
programmes after the First Installation routine.
(e.g. when a new TV broadcasting station being
installed on your geographic area).

TYPE
Menu Operation: SETUP Group B (left side of this
page)
Select your desired item to your preference from the
two items of “AERIAL” or “CABLE”.

SYSTEM
Menu Operation: SETUP Group B (left side of this
page)
For more information, see the table “Corresponding real
channel” on page 29.
Band System Real Channel Number
VHFL/L’ CH-02 — CH-10
B/G CH-02 — CH-20
I CH-01 — CH-09
D/K CH-02 — CH-12
UHFB/G, D/K, I,
L/L’CH-21 — CH-69
CATVL/L’ CC-01 — CC-74
B/G CC-01 — CC-55
CH-75 — CH-79
I CC-01 — CC-68
D/K CC-01 — CC-41
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NONE: To cancel the protection from the selected
programme.
ALWAYS: The access to the selected programme
will be protected always.
TIMER: The access to the selected programme will
be protected during the programmed period. If
you have set “TIMER”, it is indispensable to set
“START” and “STOP” period.
AUTO(VPS): To activate the automatic
protection.The selected programme will only be
blocked when it receives the “VPS” signal*.
✔LOCK PROGRAM
Menu Operation: FEATURES Group D (page 15)
To set a Child Lock for individual programmes.
NOTE
•Access to protected modes: When one or several
programmes are protected, the TV will block any attempt
to gain access to them and the instruction “INPUT YOUR
PIN” will appear on the screen.
In order to view these programmes you must press 0–9 of
your Secret Number “PIN” and OK.
If the “PIN” is not entered, only P (r/s) for changing
programmes, a (Power) on the TV and (B) (Standby/
On) on the remote control will operate.
NONE: To cancel the protection.
ALWAYS: The access to the TV will be protected
always.
TIMER: The access to the TV will be protected
during the programmed period. If you have set
“TIMER”, it is indispensable to set “START” and
“STOP” period.
✔LOCK ALL
Menu Operation: FEATURES Group D (page 15)
To set a Child Lock to the whole TV.
NOTE
•Access to protected modes: When the TV is protected
in “LOCK ALL” way, it will be blocked when switched on
and the instruction “INPUT YOUR PIN” will appear on the
screen.
In order to view your TV you must press 0–9 of your Secret
Number “PIN” and OK.
If the “PIN” is not entered, only a (Power) on the TV and
(B) (Standby/On) on the remote control will operate.
TYPE
To set the desired period you wish locked the TV.
START
To enter the hour and minutes, from the beginning of
protection.
STOP
To enter the hour and minutes, to the end of protection.TYPE
To set the desired period you wish locked the TV.
PROGRAMME
Select the programme number you want to protect.
START/STOP
Refer to “START” and “STOP” in “LOCK ALL.” (left side
of this page)
* When the programme that is being shown is not suitable
for children, some broadcasting stations send this “VPS”
signal, for activating the automatic protection.
✔CLEAR LOCK
Menu Operation: FEATURES Group F (page 15)
This option enables you to erase all the adjustments
made to the CHILD LOCK function except the PIN.
✔CHANGE PIN
Menu Operation: FEATURES Group E (page 15)
To set a new PIN.
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CHILD LOCK
Use the “CHILD LOCK” function to block access to
the television by means of a 4-digits code (PIN).
The protection can apply to the television itself “LOCK
ALL” or to specific programmes “LOCK PROGRAM”.
With the “CHILD LOCK” function, you can also
programme a time period during which the TV or the
programmes will be protected. (Your children cannot
select the programme, which you locked).
IMPORTANT
• Refer to page 31 for “IMPORTANT NOTE ON
DISENGAGING ADVANCED CHILD LOCK”.
NOTE
• If the protection is timed, the blocking of the TV or
programmes will only occur during the time period
programmed.
• In order for the timed protection to function correctly, the
internal clock must be set at the right time. To check the
time setting, see DATE/TIME on page 16.
Menu operations
Item
Item Buttons Input value choice
PROGRAMME 0–9Programme number you
want to set.
Item
Item Buttons Input value choice
START 0–9HH:MM (hour:minute)
Item Buttons Input value choice
STOP 0–9HH:MM (hour:minute)
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