Operating instructions TV ■ Xelos A 22
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32172_XelosA22_GB 1 03.05.2005, 9:26 Uhr Contents
Remote control RC4 – TV functions 3 Modes of operation 13 TV mode 13 Control unit 4 EPG 15 Teletext 17 Connections to rear panel 5 Radio 18
Welcome 6 Operating additional equipment 19 Features 6 Connecting recorders 19 Transporting 6 Video playback 20 Note on LCD screen 6 Timer recording with recorder 20 Installation possibilities 6 Operating Loewe video recorders and Loewe DVD players directly 21 Cleaning 6 What to do, if ... 22 For your safety 7 Technical data 24 Initial installation 8 Remote control 8 Available accessories 25 Connection 8 Switching on 8 Service-addresses 26 Automatic programming 9
Daily operation 9 Switch on/off 9 Changing channels 10 General information about the menu operation 11 Adjusting the sound 12 Setting the picture 12 Operation on the TV set 12
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32172_XelosA22_GB 2 03.05.2005, 9:26 Uhr Remote control RC4 – TV functions
Sound off/on (mute) Switch on/off – in standby Switching over to operate VCRs
Switching over to operate the TV TV VCR DVD Switching over to operate DVD players Picture menu on/off T- C New recording Sound menu on/off DISC-MENU Picture adjust RADIO Radio mode on/off SV SP/LP 000 Set picture format Select programme directly abc def in menu: enter numbers or letters
ghi jkl mno
pqrs tuv wxyz Call AV selection EPG on/off EPG AV PIP Split screen (in teletext mode) Status display on/off Call menu /in menu: back END /in menu: hide menu MENU Teletext mode on/off INFO Call main information TEXT P+/P– select program up/down P+ /in menu: Info texts on/off
V–/V+ volume quieter/louder Station table list on V–OK V+ /in menu: confirm in menu: select/set
P–
red key: call/save personal settings blue key: programme info on/off
green key: teletext subtitels yellow key: previous station
no function
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32172_XelosA22_GB 3 03.05.2005, 9:26 Uhr Control unit X E L O S
Open menu, Radio mode on/off (back to TV mode), in menu: up Switch on from standby to radio mode R / in the menu: down M
Time displayed or selected radio program
LED green: operation
+ _ red: standby orange: radio mode or EPG data capture Program down, Program up, in menu: left in menu: right
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32172_XelosA22_GB 4 03.05.2005, 9:26 Uhr Connections to rear panel
Socket for power cable
Headphone socket
Sound output right (AUDIO OUT R) Sound input right (AUDIO IN R) Sound output left (AUDIO OUT L) Sound input left (AUDIO IN L) (AVS) Video output (VIDEO OUT) Video input (VIDEO IN) S-Video input (AV-S) Service socket Euro-AV socket (AV1) 220 - 240 V~
Antenna socket VHF/UHF/cable (ANTENNA/CABLE IN) Radio antenna socket (FM) (FM RADIO IN)
Euro-AV socket (AV2)
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32172_XelosA22_GB 5 03.05.2005, 9:26 Uhr Welcome
Thank you Note on LCD screen for choosing a Loewe product. The screen you have purchased meets the highest quality We are happy to have you as a customer. requirements in this segment and has been tested for pixel errors. At Loewe we combine the highest standards of technology, design Despite the utmost caution in production of the sets, it cannot be and user friendliness. This applies equally for TV, video and totally ruled out that some of the pixels might be defective for accessories. technological reasons. Please understand that such effects cannot be Neither technology nor design is an end in itself, but both are considered as a unit defect in the sense of the warranty as long as intended to provide our customers with the best possible audio and they are within the limits specified by the standard. visual experience. We have designed the TV set in such a way that it is easy to operate Installation possibilities with menus. Information about settings in menus is shown automatically for fast comprehension of the situation. as a desktop unit You will find the answers to many of your technical queries in the Use the base included in delivery. index of your TV. If it is a matter of operating the TV, you can access a function directly from the index. This saves you from having to read as a stand unit through detailed operating instructions and is the reason, why this Use the Flat-TV F-stand 2, Loewe order no. 63495A00. operating manual only explains the most important operating steps. as a wall-mounted unit Features Use the wall holder WM34, Loewe order no. 63492A01. You can find out the features of your TV set by calling Index - Cleaning Integrated features (call up by pressing the INFO key in TV mode, while no menu is displayed). Use only a soft, clean, damp cloth to clean the TV, LCD screen and With the remote control RC4, you can operate three Loewe units, this remote control (don’t use any caustic or abrasive cleaning agents). TV, a Loewe video recorder and a Loewe DVD player. Disposal Transporting Important: Only transport the unit in an upright position. Hold the set by the top The EU Directive 2002/96/EG governs the proper and bottom edges of the housing. The LCD screen is made of glass re-acceptance, handling and recycling of used and may break if not handled carefully. If the LCD screen is damaged electronic appliances. Old electronic and in case of leaking liquid crystal, wear rubber gloves to carry the appliances must therefore be disposed of device. In case of contact with the skin, wash thoroughly with water separately. immediately. Never throw this set in the normal domestic waste. You can hand in your old set free of charge at identified collection points or at your dealer if you buy a similar new set. Other details about re-acceptance (also for non-EU countries) are available from your local administration.
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32172_XelosA22_GB 6 03.05.2005, 9:26 Uhr For your safety
For your safety and to avoid unnecessary damage to your TV set, ¥ Avoid metal parts, needles, paper clips, liquids, wax or similar please read and observe the following safety instructions: getting into the TV set through the air venting slits in the rear ¥ This TV set is designed exclusively for reception and reproduction panel. This can lead to short-circuits and possibly to fire. If of video and audio signals. something should get into the inside of the TV set, pull out the ¥ This equipment is designed for domestic and office environments plug immediately and notify customer service. and must not be used in rooms with high humidity (e.g. ¥ Never remove the back of the TV set yourself. Repair and servicing bathroom, sauna) or high concentrations of dust (e.g. workshops). of your TV set should only be carried out by authorized TV If the equipment is used in the open air, ensure that it is protected technicians. against moisture (rain, dripping, splashing, sprayed water or dew). ¥ Place the TV set on a level, firm base. The set should not protrude Do not place any containers filled with liquids or lit candles on top at the front when installing in cabinets or shelves. Only use of the TV. High levels of moisture and concentrations of dust original accessories if possible, e.g. Loewe wall holders and cause leakage currents in the equipment, which can lead to stands. danger of electric shock or fire. The warranty is only valid for use Never let children handle the TV unattended. in the specified permissible environment. Do not allow children to play in the immediate vicinity of the TV, ¥ If you have moved the TV set out of the cold into a warm they could knock, shift or pull it over and injure someone. Never environment, leave it standing for about an hour because of the leave the TV on unsupervised. possible forming of condensation. ¥ Do not install the TV where there may be vibrations. Vibrations ¥ This equipment must only be connected to a mains power supply can lead to material stress. which has the same voltage and frequency as that specified on ¥ Pull out the power and antenna cables during thunderstorms. the rating plate with the power cable provided. Incorrect voltages Surge voltages caused by lightning strikes can damage the TV can damage the equipment. through the antenna system and the mains. Also remove the ¥ Like all electronic equipment, your TV needs air for cooling. antenna and mains plugs in long periods of absence. Obstruction of the air circulation can cause fires. Therefore the air ¥ Since this TV has no mains switch, the mains plug must be easily vents on the back must always be kept free. Please do not place accessible so that it can be disconnected from the mains at any newspapers or cloths on/over the TV. If the TV is placed in a time. cabinet or on a shelf, leave at least 5 cm at the sides and 10 cm at ¥ Lay the cable in such a way that it will not be damaged. The the top to ensure sufficient air circulation. Position the set so that power cable may not be kinked or laid over sharp edges, not it is not exposed to direct sunlight and additional heating from stood on and not exposed to chemicals, the latter also applies to radiators. the device as a whole. A mains cable with damaged insulation can lead to electric shocks and is a fire risk. ¥ When removing the power plug, pull the plug housing and not the cable. The wires in the plug could be damaged and cause a 100100 mmmm short circuit the next time it is plugged in.
100 100 mm mm
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32172_XelosA22_GB 7 03.05.2005, 9:26 Uhr Initial installation
Remote control Antennae Plug the TV antenna plug of your antenna or cable system into the Batteries ANTENNA/CABLE IN socket and the plug of the radio antenna into To insert or change the batteries press on the arrow. Slide the battery the FM RADIO IN antenna socket on the back of the set (see also compartment cover downwards and remove it. Insert Alkali Mangan page 5). Lay the cables in the cable holder in the rear middle of the LR 03 (AAA) batteries and ensure that the + and – ends are TV set. connected correctly.
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Slide the cover upwards to shut.
Information for the disposal of batteries:
The batteries provided in the unit do not contain cadmium, lead or mercury. Do not dispose them in the household rubbish.
Set the remote control for operating the TV Replace the rear cover. TV Press the TV button. Switching on How to operate other Loewe equipment is described on page 21. When the red or orange LED lights on the set: Connection Press the blue on/off button on the remote control to switch on the TV.
Power mains R / M Remove the rear cover. Plug the small plug of the power cable into If the LED on the set is not alight:
the mains socket on the back of the TV, the large plug into a a 220- Press the R button on the set long. + 240V/50–60 Hertz power outlet. _ It takes about 2 minutes after switching for the screen to reach full brightness due to the LCD technology.
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32172_XelosA22_GB 8 03.05.2005, 9:26 Uhr Initial installation Daily operation
Automatic programming Switch on/off Automatic programming of the TV set is started the first time you Your TV is equipped with an eco-standby power supply unit. On switch it on. Follow the menus. standby the power consumption drops to low power. First you have to select the menu language. Then you have to check If you want to save more electricity, separate the set from the mains whether the displayed antenna connections are correct. Then you by removing the mains plug. enter in what country you are using the TV set. Then start the station Please bear in mind that this does cause the EPG data to be lost. search. The TV set searches for, saves and sorts all programs which are receivable on your antenna system. Switching on/off with the remote control Then log in your recorder and connect it with the TV set (also see (LED display on set glows) page 19). You can also connect and log in additional equipment later. If the TV is switched on, you can switch it off with the
OK By pressing the OK button in the direction of the blue on/off button on the remote control. The red LED arrow you select the setting ... on the TV set lights up. If the orange LED lights EPG data is being captured. ... and confirm your settings with OK. You then go to OK the next menu. From standby it is best to switch back on with the AV blue On/Off button or with a numeric key (station 0 – . 9) of the remote control. wxyz You can repeat initial installation at any time, e.g. after moving house. Call the index with the INFO button. Select the index item Or switch on the TV set with OK, you can see the “Repeat initial installation“. Start with OK. OK channel overview and select a station.
RADIO With the RADIO button on the remote control you can switch on radio operation.
Switching on/off on the set (LED display on set doesn´t glow)
R / M
Press the R button long until the LED lights up.
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32172_XelosA22_GB 9 03.05.2005, 9:26 Uhr Daily operation
Changing channels ... via the channel overview
P+ OK Call the channel overview with OK.
V–OK V+ P+/P-: Channel up/down Channel overview
AVS 12 WDR P– AV2 13 BR AV1 14 HR 0 VIDEO 15 MDR
1 ARD 16 ARTE 2 ZDF OK 17 KIKA 3 SAT.1 18 PHOENIX ... with the numeric keys of the remote control 4 RTL 19 BR-ALPHA 5 VOX 20 3SAT The set has a dynamic memory with 99 memory locations. If up to 9 6 3SAT 21 KABEL 7 S–RTL 22 CNN INT. 8 N–TV stations are stored, you only need to enter one digit, up to 99 two 9 DSF 23 H O T 10 TM3 24 TV 5 digits (please look in the station table to see how many station have 11 PRO7 25 TRT 1 been stored). OK Switch over Change programmes END 0 - 9 Select station MENU
1 digit stations OK Select station pqrs Press keys 0 – 9 for one second, and the station or ... long changes instantly. Or press button 0 – 9 briefly, the AV station then changes after 2 seconds (the station . ... select with numeric buttons wxyz changes immediately when only 9 stations are stored).
2 digit stations OK call selected station abc pqrs After briefly pressing the first numeric button keep the short long second numeric button pressed for one second, the Calling up audio/video stations - AV selection station then changes immediately. Or press both numeric buttons briefly, the station AV for playing video equipment (see also page 20).
then changes after 2 seconds. AV selection AV1 OK AV2 AVS
OK Select AV socket for external video device and ...
OK ...with OK call AV station.
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32172_XelosA22_GB 10 03.05.2005, 9:26 Uhr Daily operation
Select "on" with . General information OK TV menu Sound INFO END about the menu operation Loudness We show you how to navigate with the menus with the TV menu as off on an example. You‘ll be able to see which keys to use from the dark If you want to make other audio settings, go up to "Loudness" with and select "other" with for blue box on the right. OK Open TV menu (in TV mode). example. You can also move up further to "Sound" MENU with and select other settings in the TV menu. TV menu Sound INFO END Bass other ... OK Sound adjust
OK Have the other audio settings displayed with OK. With select the audio setting, e.g. "Maximum volume" OK and ...
TV menu Sound INFO END signal Maximum volume Sound adjust 26 TV menu INFO END Picture Sound Recording Connections Settings OK ... mark the setting bar for maximum volume with .
TV menu INFO END Select the function in the TV menu, e.g. “Sound“ (for Sound
OK Maximum volume sound settings). With you move the menu items 26 displayed on the right to the dark blue box, with the menu items displayed on the left. OK Set maximum volume with Information about the current setting is displayed in INFO END INFO TV menu the top part of the screen when you press the INFO Picture Sound Recording Connections Settings button. You can hide the infos by pressing the INFO button OK Select the sound function below with , you will then see a list of the sound settings. again.
TV menu Information INFO END You can increase the treble (values 1 to 12) or reduce it
Sound Sound adjust Listening mode Loudness Treble Bass (values -1 to -12). normal For the audio settings also select the function with OK , e.g. "Loudness" (for treble and bass increase at low volume).
TV menu Sound INFO END mode Loudness Treble Bass other ... off TV menu Sound INFO END
Treble OK To switch on the Loudness function, mark with 0 "off". END TV menu To hide all menus, press the END button. Sound INFO END Loudness off on You are now familiar with handling of the menus so that you can easily operate the TV with the other menus.
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Adjusting the sound Setting the picture Setting the volume Open the Picture menu TV menu P+ V- / V+: Setting the volume Picture INFO END Picture adjust Contrast Colour Sharpness other ...
Volume V–OK V+ 24 normal
P– Select the picture function to be set with and OK with to the appropriate selection... Sound off/on TV menu Picture INFO END
Sound off; Colour 6 Sound off OK ... select/set with . Sound on: Press button again or adjust volume. Picture settings: Picture adjustment, Contrast, Colour, Sharpness. Other sound settings: Under “other...“ you will find Brightness, Tint, Format, Move picture (up/down), Movie mode (DMM). Call the sound menu TV menu Operation on the TV set Sound INFO END Sound adjust Listening mode Loudness Treble Bass normal Switching channels on the TV set R / M select the sound function to be set with and with Channel up + OK