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Contents------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 Setup AND SAFETY 6 6 7 7 General information Special features of your television set Receiving digital channels Important notes on environmental protection 8 8 9 Connection and preparation Connecting the antenna and power cord Inserting batteries into the remote control 10 Overview 10 Connections on the television set 11 Controls on the television set 12 The rem
Contents------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------56 OPERATION AS A PC MONITOR 56 Connecting a PC 56 Selecting presets for the PC 56 Settings for PC mode 57 Operation with a Common Interface 57 What is a Common Interface? 57 Inserting the CA module 57 Access control for CI module and smart card 58 Special settings 58 Searching for digital television channels from a satellite automatically 59 Searching for digital telev
Setup AND SAFETY-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please note the following instructions when setting up the television set: This television is designed to receive and display video and audio signals. All other uses are expressly prohibited. 7 The ideal viewing distance is five times the diagonal screen size. 7 Light falling on the screen impairs picture uality.
Setup AND SAFETY-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched on. Also switch off other equipment before connecting it. 7 Do not plug in the power cord of the device until you have connected the external equipment and the antenna. 7 Make sure the mains plug is freely accessible.
General information--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Special features of your television set You can receive and watch digital TV channels using your television set (via DVB-S, DVB-T and DVBC) – including High Definition programmes (HD). However, the reception of digital TV channels in HD is currently limited to a few countries in Europe.
General information--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Receiving digital channels You require a satellite antenna to receive digital satellite channels (DVB-S). 7 You require a digital roof antenna or indoor antenna (passive or active indoor antenna with its own power supply) to receive digital television channels (DVB-T).
Connection and preparation----------------------------------------------Connecting the antenna and power cord 1 3 2 1 To receive digital satellite channels (DVB-S), connect the satellite antenna cable to the antenna socket »SATELLITE« on the television set. Note: When connecting an indoor antenna you may have to try it out at different positions until you get the best reception.
Connection and preparation----------------------------------------------Inserting batteries into the remote control Environmental note 7 This symbol on rechargeable batteries/batteries or on the packaging indicates that the rechargeable battery/battery may not be disposed of with regular household rubbish. For certain rechargeable batteries/batteries, this symbol may be supplemented by a chemical symbol.
Overview------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connections on the television set SATELLITE ntenna socket for the A satellite antenna (DVB-S). AV1 CART socket (FBAS signal, S RGB signal). AUDIO OUT L R Sockets for audio output. COMPONENT Y Pb Pr L R 10 ENGLISH Sockets for video input (YUV signal). Sockets for audio input (YUV signal).
Overview------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PC Audio Socket for audio input for a PC. PC-IN VGA socket, video input for PC. ANT IN Controls on the television set 8/I Antenna socket for a DVB-T, DVB-C and analogue antenna. Switches the television on and back into standby mode. The only way to disconnect the television from the mains supply is to pull the plug.
Overview------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The remote control – Main functions Switches on from standby; Selects channel – directly Switches on and off (Standby). elects the channel list S (»All«, »FAV 1« to »FAV 4«). witches between S teletext and TV mode. Opens the selection menu to change picture formats. Then select with »<« or »>« and press »OK« to confirm. Displays information.
Overview------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The remote control – All functions »« (red) Selects pages in teletext. »« (green) Selects/activates various functions »« (yellow) in the menus. »« (blue) tarts the recording (only for digital S television channels, the recording is made on an external data medium).
Settings-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Initial set-up and tuning television channels Selecting language, country and operating mode The television set is equipped with automatic channel search, which searches for satellite channels (DVB-S), terrestrial channels (DVB-T), cable channels (DVB-C) and analogue channels. 1 Switch on the television set from standby with »8«, »1…0« or »P+« or »P-«.
Settings-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuning the television channels from satellite (DVB-S) Advanced installation You have two options for tuning digital satellite channels. 1 In the »Source Setup« menu, in the »Connection Type« line, select the option »Satellite« with »<« or »>«. A The easy installation, which pre-configures all antenna settings for the satellite channels on Astra 19.2° East.
Settings-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 Select the line »DISEqC Mode« with »V« or »Λ«. Select »DiSEqC 1.0« or »DiSEqC 1.1« in accordance with the existing antenna system with »<« or »>«. – DiSEqC 1.0 allows up to four satellites to be received simultaneously. – DiSEqC 1.1 allows up to 16 satellites to be received simultaneously. 7 Select the line »LNB Selection« with »V« or »Λ«.
Settings-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuning terrestrial television channels (DVB-T) Tuning television channels from the cable provider (DVB-C) 1 In the »Source Setup« menu, in the »Connection Type« line, select the option »Air« with »<« or »>«. 1 In the »Source Setup« menu, in the »Connection Type« line, select the option »Cable« with »<« or »>«. 2 Select the line »Scan Type« with »V« or »Λ«.
Settings-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Changing the program table for the digital channels Selecting channel lists Channels which are found using the scan are saved in the »PROGRAM TABLE«. 2 Select the »SOURCE SETUP« menu with »V« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirm. – The »SOURCE SETUP« menu appears.
Settings-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Creating lists of favourites You can save your favourite channels in up to four favourites lists (FAV 1 to FAV 4). Notes: Favourites lists must be created separately for all input sources (satellite, cable and air). 7 You can select the favourites list by pressing »FAV«.
Settings-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Picture settings 1 Open the menu with »MENU«. 2 Select the menu item »PICTURE SETTINGS« with »V« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirm. PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode 20.09.2010 15:46 User Brightness 50 Contrast 100 Sharpness 75 Colour 65 Colour Temperature Medium Enhanced picture settings DNR Off Mpeg NR.
Settings-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sound settings Automatic volume 1 Open the menu with »MENU«. Television stations broadcast at different volumes. The automatic volume limiting (AVL) function means the volume is kept the same when you switch between channels. 2 Select the menu item »SOUND SETTINGS« with »V« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirm. – The »SOUND SETTINGS« menu appears.
Settings-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Soundeffects Equalizer This menu offers three preset sound effects (Music, Natural and Speech) and one setting to be created by you (User). Equalizer offers a sound setting that you can create. 1 Select the line »Sound Preset« with »V« or »Λ«. 2 Select the sound effect »Music«, »Natural« or »Speech« by pressing »<« or »>«.
Television - OPERATION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Basic functions Displaying information Switching on and off 1 Display information with »?«. – The display disappears automatically after a short while. 1 Press »8«, »1…0« or »P+« or »P-« to switch on the television from standby mode. 2 Press »8« to switch the television to standby. Selecting channels 1 Press »1…0« to select presets directly. 2 Select channels step by step with »P+« or »P-«.
Television - OPERATION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Audio language Electronic TV guide Various languages are available on digital television channels. This depends on the programme being broadcast. The electronic TV guide provides an overview of all programmes that will be broadcast in the next week (for digital channels only). 1 Open the selection menu with » 1 Press »GUIDE« to display channel information. «.
Television - OPERATION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Changing the picture format »Auto« format The television automatically switches to the 16:9 format if this format is detected via the SCART socket. The picture format is automatically switched to »16:9« for 16:9 programmes. 1 Select the picture format with » «. – The picture format (for example »16:9«) is displayed.
HOME NETWORK------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Network connection Wired network settings You can establish a wired or wireless connection between your television and the local network. There are two ways of making the wired network settings. Wired network connection A Automatic connection, all data regarding the connection settings (»IP Address«, »Netmask«, »Gateway« and »DNS«) are obtained from modem automatically.
HOME NETWORK------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 Press »« (green) to make sure that the network connection is established with the current settings. – The messages »Testing ... Please waite« appears, after successfull announcement the messages »Connecting To Gateway: Successful« and then the MAC address. 8 Press »MENU« to end the setting.
HOME NETWORK------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wireless network connection Notes: 7 Wireless LAN adaptor supports IEEE 802.11B/G and N communication protocols. We recommend you to use IEEE 802.11N protocol to obtain the best performance in HD video playback. 7 7 7 1 Connect Grundig WiFi USB dongle to the »USB« or »USB HDD« socket of your television in order to connect the television to a wireless network.
HOME NETWORK------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wireless network settings There are two ways of making the wireless network settings. A Automatic connection, »Apart from Access Point Selection, all data regarding the connection settings (»IP Address«, »Netmask«, »Gateway« and »DNS«) are obtained from modem automatically.
HOME NETWORK------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Manual connection Certain networks require Static IP address. If your network requires a Static IP address, you must enter the »IP Address«, »Netmask«, »Gateway« and »DNS« values manually. You can obtain your »IP Address«, »Netmask«, »Gateway« and »DNS« values from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1 Open the menu with »MENU«.
HOME NETWORK------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Playback the video, music and image files with home network connection You can easily access the Video, music and image files on the server through the DLNA menu of your television. Notes: 7 You can share your videos, music or photographs via devices such as a PC, Mobile Phone or NAS (Network Attached Storage) functioning as a DLNA compatible DMS (Digital Media Server).
HOME NETWORK------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 7 Only the formats with a DLNA certificate (»AAC_ADTS_320«, »LPCM«, »MP3«, »WMABASE« and »WMAFULL«) are supported from among the audio files played from DMS device. Only the formats with a DLNA certificate (»JPEG_LRG«, »JPEG_MED« and »JPEG_ SM«) are supported from among the picture files played from DMS device. 6 Press »<« to return to the DMS list page.
USB RECORDING- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Information on recording and playing television programmes Possible limitations when using an external data medium ■ Recording Depending on the broadcaster, you may experience various restrictions on some of the functions from some television channels. and playback of television programmes is only possible with digital television channels (DVB-S, DVB-T and DVB-C).
USB RECORDING- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connecting external data media Notes: 7 Before connecting the data medium, switch the television to standby with »8«. Connect the device and then switch the television on again. 7 Before removing the external data medium, the television must be switched to standby, so that no data loss occurs. Your television features two USB sockets, »USB HDD« and »USB«.
USB RECORDING- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Switching on automatic preview Testing the external data medium If the automatic preview is switched on, a preview of the selected file appears in the file browser. You can subject external data media to a test and establish whether they are suitable for the chosen functionality. 1 Select the line »Auto Preview« with »V« or »Λ«. 1 Select the line »Disk« with »V« or »Λ«.
USB RECORDING- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------″Pausing” time shift programmes You can pause the programme you are watching. This is a useful function, for example if the telephone rings while you are watching a film and you do not want to miss anything. A freeze-frame display of the last scene appears on the screen and the programme is recorded in the time shift memory of the external data medium.
USB RECORDING- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recording a programme from the channel list Presetting programmes to be recorded 1 Open the »CHANNEL LIST« with »OK«. ... using the electronic TV guide 2 Select a television channel with »V«, »Λ«, »<« or »>« and press »OK« to confirm. You can use data from the electronic TV guide for recording. 3 Press »MENU« to exit the channel list.
USB RECORDING- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------... by manual data entry You can preset up to 25 programmes for timer recording. 1 Press »GUIDE« to display channel information. – The electronic TV guide appears. 2 Open the »MAKE SCHEDULE« menu by pressing »« (yellow) twice. 3 Select the line »Type« with »V« or »Λ« and select the option »Recording« with »<« or »>«.
USB RECORDING- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Playback The recorded programmes – whether started manually or using the timer function – are stored on the external data medium. You can open the archive on the external data medium by pressing »REC.LIST«. Selecting a programme from the archive 1 Open the »Recorded Event« menu with »REC.LIST«. – The menu appears.
USB OPERATION---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------File formats Image data Your television can work with the following file formats using the USB sockets: Your television can display pictures in the formats JPEG, PNG and BMP. JPEG stands for Joint Picture Experts Group. It denotes a process for compressing picture files. PNG and BMP are process used to save image data with no, or very little, losses.
USB OPERATION---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connecting external data media Before connecting the data medium, switch the television to standby using »8 «. Connect the device and then switch the television on again. Before removing the external data medium, the television set must be switched to standby, so that no data loss occurs.
USB OPERATION---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The file browser Switching on automatic preview The file browser displays video, audio and picture files stored on external data media. If this function is switched on, a preview of the selected file then appears in the file browser. If an external data medium contains files in different formats, you can, when necessary, filter out the formats not required.
USB OPERATION---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Basic playback functions 1 Select the data medium by pressing » «, use »V«, »Λ«, »<« or »>« to select the option »USB« and press »OK« to confirm. – The file browser appears. 2 Select the file format (video files, audio files, picture files) with »V« or »Λ«. 3 Switch to the folder/file list with »OK«.
USB OPERATION---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Additional playback functions Selecting a certain passage for playback Depending on the file format, the following additional functions are available: (video files only) 1 During playback, press »OK«. Selecting chapters on DivX® files 2 Enter the passage (time) with »1 ... 0« and press »« (green) or »OK« to confirm.
Teletext OPERATION----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TOP text or FLOF text mode Enlarging the character height 1 Press »TXT« to switch on teletext. If you have difficulty reading the text on the screen, you can increase the character height. 2 Select teletext pages directly with »1...0« or step by step with »V« and »Λ«. Return to teletext page 100 with »?«.
Convenience functions------------------------------------------------------------------------Opening the SETTINGS menu Changing the audio language 1 Open the menu with »MENU«. (only for digital television channels) 2 Select the »SETTINGS« menu with »V« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirm. – The »SETTINGS« menu appears. You can define a primary and a secondary audio language. 20.09.
Convenience functions------------------------------------------------------------------------Setting the date and time Timer settings Your television set detects the difference in time to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) automatically, as long as the channel selected transmits a time signal. You can also set the difference in time manually – for example, when the correct time is not detected automatically or does not correspond to local time for other reasons.
Convenience functions------------------------------------------------------------------------6 Select the line »Volume« with »V« or »Λ« and use »<« or »>« to set the volume. 7 Select the line »Set Hour« with »V« or »Λ« and enter the time with »1…0«. 8 Save the data with »« (green). Note: 7 You can abort the entry by pressing » « (red). 9 Press »MENU« to end the setting.
Convenience functions------------------------------------------------------------------------Changing the PIN code Updating software You can also enter a personal PIN code instead of the default code »1234«. Please take note of your own PIN code. (for digital channels only) 1 Select »Set PIN« with »V« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirm. 2 Enter the current PIN code 1 2 3 4 with »1 ... 0«. 3 Enter your new four digit PIN code with »1 ... 0«. 4 Enter your new four digit PIN code with »1 ... 0« again.
OPERATION USING EXTERNAL DEVICES-----------------------------DIGI LINK Your television is equipped with the DIGI LINK function. This function uses the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol. CEC allows external devices which are connected to the »HDMI« sockets by an HDMI cable (e.g. DVD player) to be operated with a remote control. Prerequisite is that the devices connected support CEC. Read the operating manual for the external device to find out how to activate the corresponding function.
OPERATION USING EXTERNAL DEVICES-----------------------------Device operation Switching the device to standby You can decide whether external devices should react to your television's remote control. This option switches the external device to standby. «, use »V«, »Λ«, »<« or »>« to 1 Press » select the preset »HDMI1« to »HDMI4« and press »OK« to confirm. «, use »V«, »Λ«, »<« or »>« to 1 Press » select the preset »HDMI1« to »HDMI4« and press »OK« to confirm. 2 Open the menu with »MENU«.
OPERATION USING EXTERNAL DEVICES-----------------------------High definition HD ready Connect the corres ponding input sources (e.g. HDTV receiver or HDDVD player) to the »HDMI« sockets (for digital HDTV sources). This ensures that you can view digital HDTV programmes, even if they are copy-protected (HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection), without encountering problems.
OPERATION USING EXTERNAL DEVICES-----------------------------Connection options Which television socket(s) you connect your external devices to depends on the sockets the external device is equipped with and the signals which are available. 7 Please note: With many external devices, the resolution of the video signal must be adjusted to the input sockets of the television (see the operating manual of the external device).
OPERATION USING EXTERNAL DEVICES-----------------------------... using the SCART socket (FBAS/RGB signal) Suitable devices: Digital satellite receiver, DVD player/recorder, set-top box, games console, video recorder, decoder. 7 Video signal: FBAS/RGB. 7 Audio signal: stereo, analogue. 7 »AV1« preset. 7 1 Connect the »AV1« socket on the television and the corresponding socket on the external device using a SCART cable (video and audio signal).
OPERATION USING EXTERNAL DEVICES-----------------------------4 Set the preferred volume with »<« and »>«. 5 Press »MENU« to end the setting. Note: Prolonged listening with headphones at loud volumes can damage your hearing.
OPERATION AS A PC MONITOR---------------------------------------------------------- Connecting a PC 1 Connect the »PC-IN« socket on the television to the corresponding socket on the PC using a VGA cable (video signal). 2 Connect the »PC Audio« socket on the television to the corresponding socket on the PC using a suitable cable (audio signal). Note: Adjust your PC to the monitor (for example, picture resolution 1280 x 768, picture frequency 60 Hz).
Operation with a Common Interface------------------ What is a Common Interface? Common Interface (CI) is an interface for DVB receivers. 7 Encrypted channels can only be viewed with a CA module suitable for the encryption system and in conjunction with the corresponding smart card. 7 The television set is equipped with a Common Interface slot into which CI modules from various providers can be inserted.
Special settings---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Searching for digital television channels from a satellite automatically Satellite data changes frequently, new channels are constantly being added. You should therefore perform an automatic search from time to time. This searches all transponders for new channels. 1 Open the menu with »MENU«. 2 Select the line »SOURCE SETUP« with »V« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirm.
Special settings---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Searching for digital television channels from a satellite automatically If you know the parameters of a new television channel, you can also search for it manually. Current transponder data can be found in the teletext, in satellite TV magazines or on the Internet. 1 Open the menu with »MENU«. 2 Select the line »SOURCE SETUP« with »V« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirm.
Special settings---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Settings for motorised antennas (DiSEqC 1.2) Your television set supports motorised satellite systems in compliance with DiSEqC 1.2. This function allows the satellite antenna to be operated via the television set. 1 Open the menu with »MENU«. 2 Select the line »SOURCE SETUP« with »V« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirm. – The »SOURCE SETUP« menu appears. 3 Select the line »DiSEqC 1.
Special settings---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Expert mode You can restrict the antenna's range or reset the antenna. 1 Select the line »Installer Mode« with »V« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirm. – The »INSTALLER MODE« menu appears. 2 Select the preferred option with »V« or »Λ«. – »Limit Position«: Defines the range in which the antenna may move. Use »<« to set the western limit, use »>« to set the eastern limit.
Special settings---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 Start the scan with »« (red). – All channel and favourites lists will be deleted and compiled anew. Note: 7 After starting the scan, a security query will appear. Press »« (green) to confirm the option »Yes«. – The »Results« menu appears, and the scan for TV channels begins. Depending on the number of television channels received, this can easily take a few minutes.
Special settings---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------»PROGRAM TABLE« appears. Note: 7 You can abort the search by pressing »MENU«. 9 Press »MENU« to end the setting. Searching for digital terrestrial TV channels manually 1 Open the menu with »MENU«. Tuning analogue television channels This setting is only necessary if you cannot receive any digital channels and you have not carried out an analogue search during initial setup.
Special settings---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SOURECE SETUP 20.09.2010 15:46 Tuning the television channels by entering the channel numbers 1 Open the menu with »MENU«. Source Cabel Automativ Channel Search Digital Manual Tuning Analogue Manual Tuning Program Table Signal Information CA - Modul 2 Select the line »SOURCE SETUP« with »V« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirm. – The »SOURCE SETUP« menu appears.
Special settings---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If fine tuning is necessary, select the line »Fine Tuning« with »V« or »Λ« and use »<« or »>« to make the setting. 7 7 Press »« (blue) to save the setting. Note: If you wish to remedy other television channels, repeat steps 4 to 8. 7 8 Press »MENU« to end the setting.
Special settings---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Entering channel names (8 digit maximum) 1 In the »PROGRAME TABLE« menu, select the television channel with »V «, »Λ«, »<« or »>« and press »« (red) to confirm. 2 Mark the television channel with »« (green). 3 Select the digits or letters with »Λ« or »V« and use »<« or »>« for the next position, and repeat the entry. 4 Save the channel name with »« (green).
INFORMATION---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Displaying signal information (for digital channels only) 1 Open the menu with »MENU«. 2 Select the line »SOURCE SETUP« with »V« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirm. 3 Select the line »Signal Information« with »V« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirm. – Information on the channel, network, modulation, symbol rate, quality and signal strength is displayed.
INFORMATION---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GRUNDIG 40 VLE 8130 BG Technical data Operating voltage: 220–240 V,~, 50–60 Hz Power consumption: Operational 63 W Standby <0.
INFORMATION---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Service information for retailers Only operate the television with the power supply/power cord provided. The product complies with the following EU directives: 2006/95/EC directive on electrical equipment for use within certain voltage limits. 2004/108/EC directive on electromagnetic compatibility. 2009/125/EC directive on ecodesign requirements for energy-related products.
INFORMATION---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Troubleshooting If the information provided below does not help, please consult an authorised GRUNDIG dealer. Please bear in mind that malfunctions can also be caused by external devices such as video recorders or satellite receivers.
