KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM ELECT Page 1 COLOUR TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 12/8/03 4:42 PM Page 2 Safety Instructions ENG ◆ Do not expose the television to extreme temperature conditions or to extreme humidity conditions. ◆ Do not expose the television to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. ◆ Do not expose the television to any liquids. ◆ Never put objects of any kind into the television, and do not place a water-containing vessel on the television.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 12/8/03 4:42 PM Page 3 ENG Contents ◆ PREPARING YOUR TELEVISION ■ Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... ■ Caution .......................................................................................................... ■ Front Panel Controls (depending on the model)............................................ ■ Using the Buttons on the Front Panel............................................................
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 4 Front Panel Controls (depending on the model) ➣ ENG Buttons and markings are subject to change. Œ MENU DISPLAY ´ VOLUME ADJUSTMENT ˇ CHANNEL SELECTION ¨ REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR ˆ STAND-BY INDICATOR Ø POWER Using the Buttons on the Front Panel If your remote control no longer works or you have lost it, you can use the controls on the front panel of the television to: ◆ Switch on the television when it is in Standby mode and select channels ( or C/P.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 5 Connection Panels ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. ENG Front (or Side) of TV RCA AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS ➢ Connecting earphones ( ) /headphones ( ) ◆ You can connect a set of earphones/headphones to your television if you wish to watch a television programme without disturbing the other people in the room. ◆ Prolonged use of earphones/headphones at a high volume may damage your hearing.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 6 Infrared Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext) ➣ ENG Buttons and markings are subject to change.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 7 Infrared Remote Control (Teletext Functions) ➣ Buttons and markings are subject to change.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 8 Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control ENG You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you : ◆ Purchase the television. ◆ Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly. 1 Remove the cover of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) and pulling the cover in the direction of the arrow.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 9 Switching Your Television On and Off ENG The mains lead is attached to the rear of the television. ☛ 1 2 If you have purchased this television in the United Kingdom, refer to page 35 for further instructions on plug wiring. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. ➢ The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the TV set and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz. Press the “ Result: 3 The Standby indicator lights up on the front panel.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 10 Plug & Play Feature (depending on the model) ENG When the television is initially powered ON, three basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: setting the language, channel and clock. 1 If the television is in Standby mode, press the POWER ( on the remote control.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 11 Choosing Your Language ENG When you start using your television for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications. 1 Press the MENU ( 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Function. 3 Press the œ or √ button to select the Language. 4 Select a particular language by pressing the œ or √ button repeatedly. 5 ) button.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 12 Storing the Channels Automatically ENG You can scan the frequency ranges available on your television and in your country and store all the channels found automatically. Picture Mode Adjust Size Select œ √ Custom √ : Normal Enter The channels are stored in the order in which they appear in the frequency bands. It is possible that the automatically allocated numbers may not correspond to those by which you wish to identify the channels.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 13 Storing the Channels Manually ENG When storing channels manually, you can choose: ◆ Whether or not to store each of the channels found. ◆ The number by which you wish to identify each stored channel. 1 Press the MENU ( 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Channel and press the œ or √ button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Manual Store and press the œ or √ button.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 14 Skipping Unwanted Channels ENG Channel Auto Store Manual Store Add/Erase Fine Tune Sort Select Enter √ √ √ √ √ Exit You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those you have chosen to skip are not displayed. All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 15 Fine tuning Channel Reception ENG If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine-tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If however the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to finetune the channel manually. 1 Press the MENU ( 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Channel and press the œ or √ button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Fine Tune and press the œ or √ button.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 16 Sorting the Stored Channels ENG You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to: ◆ Modify the numeric order in which the channels have been automatically stored. Channel √ √ √ √ √ Auto Store Manual Store Add/Erase Fine Tune Sort Select Enter Exit ◆ Give easily remembered numbers to the channels that you watch most often. 1 Press the MENU ( 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Channel and press the œ or √ button.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 17 Changing the Picture Standard ENG You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. The following picture effects are available in the order given: ◆ Custom, Standard, Sports, Natural, Mild. 1 Press the MENU ( Result: Picture Mode Adjust Size The Picture menu is displayed. Adjust Exit Press the œ or √ button. Result: The Mode menu is selected. 3 Select to satisfy your preference by pressing the œ or √ button.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 18 Adjusting the Picture Settings ENG Your television has several settings which allow you to control picture quality: Picture Mode Adjust Size œ ◆ Color Tone, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Tint (NTSC only) √ Custom √ : Normal 1 Press the MENU ( Result: Select Enter Exit Press the œ or √ button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Adjust, and then press the œ or √ button.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 19 Changing the Sound Standard (depending on the model) ENG You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. The following sound effects are available in the order given: ◆ Custom, Standard, Music, Movie, Speech. 1 Press the MENU ( 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Sound and press the œ or √ button. Result: ) button.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 20 Adjusting the Sound Settings (depending on the model) ENG The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Sound œ Mode Custom Adjust √ Auto Volume : Off Melody : On Pseudo Stereo : Off Turbo Sound : Off Select Enter √ 1 Press the MENU ( 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Sound and press the œ or √ button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Adjust and press the œ or √ button.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 21 Extra Sound Settings (depending on the model) ENG The following sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Sound ◆ Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 22 Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) ENG The “DUAL I-II” button displays/controls the processing and output of the audio signal. When power is switched ON, the mode is automatically preset to either “Dual-I” or “STEREO”, depending on the current transmission.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 23 Switching the Sound Off Temporarily ENG You can switch the sound off temporarily, for example you may wish to answer the telephone. 1 Press the MUTE ( Result: 2 ) button. The sound is switched off and “ ” is displayed. When you wish to turn the sound back on at the same volume as before, press the MUTE ( ) button again (or either of the volume buttons).
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 24 Setting the Sleep Timer ENG You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode by pressing the “SLEEP ( )” button. 1 Press the SLEEP ( ) button on the remote control. Result: 2 If the sleep timer is... The screen displays... Already set Time remaining before the television will be placed in standby mode. Not yet set Word Off.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 25 Setting and Displaying the Current Time (depending on the model) ENG You can set the television’s clock so that the current time is displayed when you press the “INFO ( )” button. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic On/Off timers. ➣ The clock setting will be re-activated when pressing the “ ” (ON/OFF) button on the front panel. 1 Press the MENU ( 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Function and press the œ or √ button.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 26 Switching the Television On and Off Automatically (depending on the model) ENG You can set the On/Off timers so that the television will: ◆ Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your choice at the time you select Function Language : English Time √ Plug & Play √ Blue Screen : Off Child Lock √ Select Enter ◆ Switch off automatically at the time you select ➣ Exit Function 1 Press the MENU ( 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Funct
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 27 Activating the Child Lock ENG You can restrict viewing by locking the channels of your choice. Example: You can prevent your children from watching unsuitable programmes. 1 Press the MENU ( 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Function and press the œ or √ button. 3 Function Language : English Time √ Plug & Play √ Blue Screen : Off Child Lock √ ) button.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 28 Setting the Blue Screen Mode ENG Function Language : English Time √ Plug & Play √ Blue Screen : On Child Lock √ Select Adjust Exit If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the Blue Screen mode to Off. 1 Press the MENU ( 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Function and press the œ or √ button.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 29 Teletext Decoder (depending on the model) ENG Most television channels carry “teletext,” pages of written information that provide information such as: ◆ Television programme times ◆ News bulletins ◆ Weather forecasts ◆ Sports results ◆ Subtitles for the hard of hearing The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents A Selected page number. B Broadcasting station identity.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 30 Selecting a Specific Teletext Page (depending on the model) ENG Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page number directly: 1 Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result: 30 The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed. 2 If the selected page is linked with several secondary pages, the secondary pages are displayed in sequence.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 31 Using FLOF to Select a Teletext Page (depending on the model) ENG The various topics included in the teletext pages are color-coded, and can be selected by pressing the colored buttons on the remote control. 1 Display the teletext contents page by pressing the TTX/MIX ( ) button. 2 Press the colored button corresponding to the topic that you wish to select (The available topics are listed on the status information line).
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 32 Storing Teletext Pages (depending on the model) ENG Up to four teletext pages can be stored. 1 Select the LIST mode. Result: Four 3-digit numbers are displayed in different colors at the bottom of the screen. 2 Press the colored button corresponding to the page that will be replaced. 3 Enter the new page number using the numeric buttons. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each page to be stored, using a different colored button each time.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 33 Connecting to the Audio/Video Input/Outputs ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 34 Automatic Degaussing to Remove Color Patches ENG A degaussing coil is mounted around the picture tube, so you do not normally need to degauss the television manually.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 35 Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only) ENG IMPORTANT NOTICE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BSI1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable.
KS9A(03120A-01)EU_eng 2/19/04 11:31 AM Page 36 - AFTER SALES SERVICE - Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if a change in the performance of your product indicates that a faulty condition may be present.
