User manual THOMSON ITC250S

[. . . ] Contents Chapter1: Getting started Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Specific precautions for DLPTM TV sets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 What is DLPTM technology?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Switching your TV set on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Replacing the lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Moving the TV set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using the remote control for other equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Programming the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Programming the volume control function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Learning feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Chapter 4:Advanced functions Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Configuring the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Headphone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Graphic equaliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Adjusting the picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Advanced use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Lamp & Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Setting the time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Programming the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Programming the wake-up timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Accessing the Parental control menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Locking the buttons on the front of the TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Locking a channel or AV programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Operation (TV mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Picture in Picture (PIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Operation (TV mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Customising your television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Configuring AV sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Accessing Teletext. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Other Teletext functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Program Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Defining search criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Recording a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Storing a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Checking your selections in the Review screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 EN Chapter 2: Channel set-up Initial set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Manual channel set-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Chapter 3: General operation Switching the TV set on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Displaying status information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Accessing channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Accessing AV programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 List of programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Freezing a picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Flat batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Chapter 5: Other information Removing the front panel piece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Connecting headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Connecting active speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Connecting an amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Connecting a video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 About NexTView Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 This manual applies to several TV set models. Some features may not be available on the model you purchased. This symbol indicates optional functions. The model number of your TV set is on a label at the back of the set and on the cover of this manual. This publication is printed on recycled paper. 1 Chapter 1 Important information Safety Ensure that your domestic mains supply voltage matches the voltage indicated on the identification sticker located at the back of your set. The TV set's components are sensitive to heat. The maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 35° Celsius. [. . . ] Default mode for mono sources is Normal and Virtual Dolby PLII for stereo sources. SRS Mode: the options available depend on the mode selected (refer to table 3 opposite) Using the buttons, select an option from the list: SRS TruSurroundXT: reproduces virtually via two channels only the sound of a multichannel source and enhances the dialogue and bass output. SRS TruSurround: reproduces virtually via two channels only the sound of a 2 Sound type Mono Stereo Sound 1 Sound 2 Options Normal - Wide Normal - Virtual Dolby PLII Normal - Wide Normal - Wide multichannel source. SRS TruBass: enhances the bass output. SRS Dialog Clarity: this function boosts the central channel to make dialogue easier to understand. You can use the buttons to adjust it. Note: This option only appears if you have selected Normal or Virtual Dolby PLII under Sound mode and SRS TruSurroundXT under SRS Mode. Automatic sound level: check the box by pressing the OK button, if you want to keep 3 Sound mode Normal* Options SRS TruSurroundXT SRS TruSurround SRS TruBass - Off SRS TruBass - Off SRS TruSurroundXT SRS TruSurround the same sound level for all channels. Headphone settings: this option allows access to the headphone setting menu (see further below). Graphic equaliser: this option allows access to the graphic equaliser (see further below). Select Return and press OK to return to the OVERVIEW menu. Wide Virtual Dolby PLII * Only the options SRS TruBass and Off are available for mono sources. Configuring the sound settings Set Return Left/Right balance Left/Right speakers Subwoofer You can configure the sound environment according to the loudspeakers you connect to the TV set. External. . . External. . . Select the Sound settings option from the Sound menu and press OK to confirm. The options are the following: Left/Right balance: balance the sound between the left and right speakers. Left/Right speakers: select External if you have connected external side speakers (see page 24), Internal if you have not. Subwoofer: select None, if you do not want to use a subwoofer; Internal, if you are using the television's subwoofer; External, if you have connected an external subwoofer. Note: The Internal option is only available if the television has a subwoofer. Press EXIT to close the menu. To return to the Sound menu, select Return and press OK to confirm. Headphone settings Return HP set Headphone Headphone Headphone Headphone volume bass treble sound Select the Headphone settings option from the Sound menu and press OK to display the menu. Then select each option in turn, using the buttons to adjust the volume, bass and treble level and select the sound type. Stereo. . . Press EXIT to close the menu. To return to the Sound menu, select Return and press OK to confirm. 12 Advanced functions Graphic equaliser Return Sound preset Film. . . Select Graphic equaliser from the Sound menu and press OK to display the menu. This menu is used to select a preset parameter and define your own settings using the graphic equaliser. It offers the following options: Equaliser Sound preset: use the buttons to select the appropriate setting for the programme you are watching. The Personal setting stores your graphic equaliser settings. Frequency range Treble (12 kHz). . . You can access the list of preset sound settings directly by pressing the red button on the remote control, selecting the Sound preset option and choosing one of the preset parameters from the list. Your selection is applied to all channels and AV programmes. EN Frequency range: the graphic equaliser has seven frequency bands. Select each band in turn using the buttons and make the necessary adjustments using the buttons. Note: When you are setting the graphical equaliser, Personal appears under the Sound preset option. Press EXIT to close the menu. To return to the Sound menu, select Return and press OK to confirm. Adjusting the picture Return Advanced use Picture preset Brightness Colour Contrast Contrast expand Sharpness Auto noise reduction Lamp & Position . . . Personal. . . The menus for adjusting the picture are used to obtain the best picture setting according to your preference, the type of programme you are watching and the ambient lighting. When you make an adjustment only the selected option remains displayed, allowing you to see the changes taking place on screen. The entire menu is displayed again when you select another option or the time for making an adjustment has elapsed. Display the OVERVIEW menu using the MENU button. Select Picture and press OK to confirm. The Picture menu appears with the following options: Picture Medium. . . . . . Advanced use: this option provides access to the Advanced use menu (see further below). Picture preset: use the buttons to select the appropriate setting for the programme you are watching. Personal contains the values you have defined for the settings Brightness, Colour, Contrast and Sharpness. You can access the list of preset picture settings directly by pressing the red button on the remote control, selecting the Picture preset option and choosing one of the preset parameters from the list. Your selection is applied to all channels. You must, however, select a preset parameter for each AV programme. Note: This function is not available in PIP Split screen mode. Brightness, Colour, Contrast, Sharpness: adjust these settings as required. Note: These settings are automatically stored under Personal under the Picture preset option. Contrast expand: can be used to adjust the picture according to the ambient brightness. Select an option from the list using the reception. Select an option from the list using the buttons. [. . . ] Press EXIT to quit the programme guide. 23 Chapter 5 Other information Removing the front panel piece The front panel piece is removable to allow access to the socket panel and lamp door (for the lamp replacement, please refer to the separate leaflet). To remove the front panel piece, grasp one end of the panel and pull out until the tab pops out of the hole. Continue to slide your fingers down the panel as the tabs pop out of place, until it is unattached. EN Socket panel access door Lamp door Reattach the front panel piece by lining up the tabs with the holes, starting at the bottom. Then push the tabs back into place. Sockets Accessing the socket panel COMPONENT INPUTS DVI-HDTV The socket panel is located inside the front panel of the TV. You can access these sockets: - either from the front of the set by removing the front panel piece as described above, if the set is hung using a wall mount assembly (available separately), - or from the back by removing the socket panel door. Locate the socket panel door on the back of the TV on the right bottom side. To remove the door, pull the tab towards the left, and then pull the door open. [. . . ]