INSTRUCTION MANUAL 26’’ Colour TV L26VG07U 529/8154 Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating and keep for future reference. These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best from your television and ensure safe and correct installation and operation.
Contents Introduction ............................................................. 2 Intended Use .......................................................... 2 Preparation ............................................................. 2 Symbols in this manual........................................... 2 Safety Precautions ................................................. 3 Power source ...................................................... 3 Power cord and plug ...........................................
Introduction Read the corresponding instructions of this handbook prior to the rst usage of the device, even when the usage of electronic devices is familiar to you. Notice especially the chapter SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. Carefully keep the handbook as future reference. When selling the device or giving it away, absolutely give these direction for use. Thank you for choosing this product. This Instruction Book will guide you for the proper operation of your TV.
Safety Precautions Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully for your safety. SOME DOS AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. ************** DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Observe the manufacturers instructions when connecting extension leads to the set. Check the fuse rating on the new plug; this should be tted with a 5 Amp fuse which conforms to either ASTA or BSI (BS1362) approvals, these are easily identiable by or symbols. If you are in any doubt either the about the installation of an extension lead, please consult a competent electrician. Servicing Moisture and Water Packaging and packaging aids are recyclable and should principally be recycled.
LCD Screen The LCD panel is a very high technology product with about a million thin lm transistors, giving you ne picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a xed blue, green or red point. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product. Connection to a Television Distribution System (Cable TV etc.
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Features Package Contents • Remote controlled colour LCD TV. • Fully integrated Terrestrial digital TV (DVB-T MPEG2) • HDMI connectors for digital video and audio. This connection is also designed to accept high denition signals. • USB input. • 1000 programmes (analogue+digital). • OSD menu system. LCD TV • Integrated tuner MPEG 2 compatible. • Scart socket for external devices (such as video, video games, audio set, etc.). • Stereo sound system. (German+Nicam).
Environmental Information • This television is designed to consume less energy to save environment. You not only help to save the environment but also you can save money by reducing electricity bills thanks to the energy efciency feauture of this TV. To reduce energy consumption, you should take the following steps: • You can use Power Save Mode setting, located in the Feature menu.
Remote Control Buttons 1. Standby 2. Yellow button 3. Blue button 4. Return / Exit menu / Index Page (in TXT mode) 5. Navigation buttons 6. OK / Channel list 7. Picture mode selection 8. EPG (Programme Guide) 9. Programme Up / Down 10. Numeric buttons 11. Previous programme 12. Subtitle on/off 13. Sleep timer 14. Teletext / Mix 15. No function 16. Green button 17. Red button 18. Menu On/Off 19. AV / Source 20. Info 21. Volume Up/Down 22. Mute 23. Favourite mode 24. Mono-Stereo / Dual I-II 25. Image Size 26.
LCD TV and Operating Buttons FRONT and REAR VIEW Control buttons VIEW Control Buttons 1. Standby button 2. TV/AV button 3. Programme Up/Down buttons 4. Volume Up/Down buttons NOTE: Press “ ” / “ ” buttons at the same time to view main menu. Viewing the Back side Connections 5. HDMI 1: HDMI Input HDMI Inputs are for connecting a device that has an HDMI socket. Your LCD TV is capable of displaying High Denition pictures from devices such as a High Denition Satellite Receiver or Blu-ray Player.
7. SCART input or output for external devices. Connect the SCART cable between SCART socket on TV and SCART socket on your external device (such as a decoder, a VCR or a DVD player). NOTE: If an external device is connected via the SCART socket, the TV will automatically switch to AV mode. NOTE:S-VHS signal is supported via the scart socket. 8. PC Input is for connecting a personal computer to the TV set. Connect the PC cable between the PC INPUT on the TV and the PC output on your PC. 9.
Power Connection IMPORTANT: The TV set is designed to operate on 220-240V AC, 50 Hz. • After unpacking, allow the TV set to reach the ambient room temperature before you connect the set to the mains. Plug the power cable to the mains socket outlet. Aerial Connection • Connect the aerial ,cable TV plug to the AERIAL INPUT socket located at the rear of the TV. USB Memory Connection IMPORTANT: The TV should be switched off while plugging or unplugging a USB device.
Connecting to a DVD Player via HDMI Please refer to your DVD player’s instruction book for additional information. Power off both the TV and the device before making any connections. • When the connection is made, switch to YPbPr source. See, Input selection section. NOTE: To connect Y Pb Pr device, you should use supplied component (YPbPr) connection cable • You may also connect through the SCART input. NOTE: Not all cables shown in the illustration are supplied.
NOTE: Remove the battery from remote control handset when it is not to be used for a long period. Otherwise it can be damaged due to any leakage of batteries. Remote range is approximately 7m/23ft. Switching On/Off To Switch the TV On • Connect the power cord to the 220-240V AC 50 Hz. Then the standby LED lights up.(The led will blink during the standby On/Off). • To switch on the TV from standby mode either: • Press the “ ” button, P+ / P- or a numeric button on the remote control.
First Time Installation IMPORTANT: Ensure that the aerial is connected before switching on the TV for the rst time installation. • When the TV is operated for the rst time, installation wizard will guide you through the process. Next, language selection screen will be displayed: To select the “Yes” or “No” option, highlight the item by using “ ” or “ ” buttons and press OK button.
Viewing Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) You can view the electronic programme guide (EPG) to view information about available programmes.To view the EPG menu please press EPG button on the remote control. • Press “ ”/“ ” buttons to navigate through channels. • Press “ ”/“ ” buttons to navigate through the programme list. Blue button (Next day): Displays the programmes of the next day. Numeric buttons (Jump): Jumps to the preferred channel directly via numeric buttons.
Installation Press “M” button on the remote control and select Installation by using “ ” or “ ” button. Press OK button and the following menu screen will be displayed. Manual Tuning HINT: This feature can be used for direct broadcast entry. • Select Manual Channel Scan from the Installation menu by using “ ”/“ ” and OK buttons. Manual Scan options screen will be displayed. • Select the desired Search Type using “ ” or “ ” button. Manual search options will change accordingly.
Analogue Fine Tune Operating the Channel List • Select Analogue Fine Tune from the Installation menu by using “ ” or “ ” and OK buttons. Analogue ne tune screen will be displayed. Analogue Fine Tune feature will not be available if there are no analogue channels, digital channels and external sources stored. • Press OK button to proceed. Use “ ” or “ ” button to set Fine Tune. When nished, press OK button again.
Locking a Channel You can press GREEN button to tag/untag all channels; YELLOW button to tag/untag a single channel. • Select the channel that you want to lock and select Lock option. Press OK button to continue. • You will be asked to enter parental control PIN. Default PIN is set as 0000. Enter the PIN number. Managing Stations: Sorting Channel List You can select broadcasts to be listed in the channel list. To display specic types of broadcast, you should use Active channel list setting.
Media Playback Using Media Browser If the USB stick is not recognized after power off/on or First Time Installation, rst, plug the USB device out and power off/on the TV set. Plug the USB device in again. To display Media Browser window, press either “M” button on the remote control and then select Media Browser by pressing “ ” or “ ” button. Press OK button to continue. Media Browser menu options will be displayed. Play (RED button): Starts the video playback.
Zoom (RED button) : Zooms picture. Media Browser Settings Previous/Next (Left/Right buttons): Jumps to previous or next le on slideshow. Rotate (Up/Down buttons): Rotates the image using up/down buttons. Loop/Shufe (BLUE button): Press once to disable Loop. Press again to disable both Loop and Shufe. Press once more to enable only Shufe. Press again to enable all. You can follow the disabled functions with the change of the icons. RETURN: Back to le list. INFO: Displays help screen.
16:9 4:3 This uniformly stretches the left and right sides of a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) to ll the wide TV screen. Use to view a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio) as this is its original size. • For 16:9 aspect ratio pictures that have been squeezed into a normal picture (4:3 aspect ratio), use the 16:9 mode to restore the picture to its original shape.
Operating Picture Settings Menu Items • Press “ ” or “ ” button to highlight a menu item. • Use “ ” or “ ” button to set an item. • Press “M” button to exit. Sound,Settings and Source settings are identical to the settings explained in main menu system. PC Position: Select this to display PC position menu items. Picture Settings Menu Items Mode: For your viewing requirements, you can set the related mode option. Picture mode can be set to one of these options: Cinema,Game,Dynamic and Natural.
Operating Sound Settings Menu Items • Press “ ” or “ ” button to highlight a menu item. • Use “ ” or “ ” button to set an item. • Press “M” button to exit. Sound Settings Menu Items Volume: Adjusts volume level. Conguring Your TV’s Settings Detailed settings can be configured to suit your personal preferences. Press “M” button and select Settings icon by using “ ” or “ ” button. Press OK button to view Settings menu. Equalizer: Press OK button to view equalizer submenu.
Using a Conditional Access Module IMPORTANT: Insert or remove the CI module only when the TV is SWITCHED OFF. • In order to watch certain digital channels, a conditional access module (CAM) can be necessary. This module must be inserted in the CI slot of your TV. Conguring Language Preferences You can operate the TV’s language settings using this menu. Press “M” button and select the fth icon by using “ ” or “ ” button. Press OK button to view Settings menu.
Language Settings To display parental lock menu options, PIN number should be entered. Factory default PIN number is 0000. After coding the correct PIN number, parental settings menu will be displayed: Parental Settings Menu Operation • Select an item by using “ ” or “ ” button. In the conguration menu, highlight the Language Settings item by pressing “ ” or “ ” buttons.
Timers To view Timers menu, press “M” button and select Channel List icon by using “ ” or “ ” button. Press OK button to view Channel List menu. Use “ ” or “ ” button to highlight Timers and press OK to continue: • Select YES by using “ ” or “ ” buttons to delete the timer. Select NO to cancel. Conguring Date/Time Settings Select Date/Time in the Settings menu to congure Date/Time settings. Press OK button. Setting Sleep Timer This setting is used for setting the TV to turn off after a certain time.
Conguring Source Settings You can enables or disable selected source options. The TV will not switch to the disabled source options when “SOURCE” button is pressed. Menu Timeout: Changes timeout duration for menu screens. Scan Encrypted: When this setting is on, search process will locate the encrypted channels as well. If it is set as Off, encrypted channels will not be located in automatic search or manual search.
Standby Search (optional): Use “ ” or “ ” button to select Standby Search and then press “ ” or “ ” button to set this setting as On or Off. If you change Standby Search to Off, this function will be unavailable.To use Standby search please make sure that you select Standby Search as On. If the Standby Search is set to On, when the TV is in standby mode, available broadcasts will be searched.
Tips Screen Care: Clean the screen with a slightly damp, soft cloth. Do not use abrasive solvents as they may damage the coating layer of the TV screen. For your safety, unplug the mains plug when cleaning the set. When moving the TV, hold it properly from the bottom part. Image Persistence: Please note that ghosting may occur while displaying a persistent image.LCD TVs’ image persistence may disappear after a short time. Try turning off the TV for a while.
Appendix A: PC Input Typical Display Modes The display has a maximum resolution of 1360 x 768. The following table is an illustration of some of the typical video display modes. Your TV may not support different resolutions. Supported resolution modes are listed below. If you switch your PC to an unsupported mode, a warning OSD will appear on the screen.
Appendix C: Supported DVI Resolutions When connecting devices to your TV’s connectors by using DVI converter cables (not supplied), you can refer to the following resolution information.
Appendix E: Pin Specications SCART connector pin specications Pin Input signal Pin 1 AUDIO OUT (RIGHT) 12 Input signal Not used 2 AUDIO IN (RIGHT) 13 RGB-R GND 3 AUDIO OUT (LEFT/MONO) 14 GND 4 AUDIO GND 15 RGB-R / S.VHS CHROMINANCE IN 5 RGB-B GND 16 BLANKING SIGNAL 6 AUDIO IN (LEFT/MONO) 17 COMPOSITE VIDEO GND 7 RGB-B IN 18 BLANKING SIGNAL GND 8 AUDIO / RGB SWITCH / 16:9 19 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT 9 RGB-G GND 20 COMPOSITE VIDEO / S.
Appendix F: Software Upgrade • Your TV is capable of nding and updating new software upgrades over broadcast channels. • For broadcast channels search, TV looks the available channels stored in your settings. So before software upgrade search, it is advised to auto search and update all available channels. 1) Software upgrade search via user interface • It is possible manually to check if there is a new software upgrade for your TV set. • Simply navigate on your main menu.
DIMENSIONS (mm) Specications DxLxH (with foot): 180 x 647 x 463 TV BROADCASTING Weight (Kg): 6,5 PAL/SECAM B/G D/K K’ I/I’ L/L’ DxLxH (without foot): 36,5 x 647 x 418 RECEIVING CHANNELS Weight (Kg): 6,0 VHF (BAND I/III) OUTPUT/INPUT CONNECTIONS UHF (BAND U) 1 x HDMI HYPERBAND 1 x Scart with CVBS-, RGB- and Y/C-signal input NUMBER OF PRESET CHANNELS 1 x USB 1000 1 x PC / VGA CHANNEL INDICATOR 1 x Digital Audio out (coaxial) On Screen Display 1 x 3,5 mm headphones RF AERIAL INPUT 1 x
Trouble shooting Image persistence - ghosting Please note that ghosting may occur while displaying a persistent image (still or paused image). LCD TVs’ image persistence may disappear after a short time. Try turning off the TV for a while. To avoid this, do not leave the screen in still picture mode for extended periods. No power Remote control - does not operate Your TV no longer responds to the remote control.
Denitions of Important Terms Sharpness Aspect Ratio A control that creates the effect of greater resolution by light to dark transitions. This refers to the ratio of the width to the height of a picture. System Automatic volume limiter. Denes the broadcast type of the TV picture since these broadcast systems are not same for all countries. Brightness VGA This defines the overall light level of the entire image. VGA is a common standard graphics display system for PCs.
DVB-T functionality information This DVB receiver is only suitable for use in the country which it was designed to be used in. Although this DVB receiver conforms to the latest DVB specications at the time of manufacture, we cannot guarantee compatibility with future DVB transmissions due to changes that may be implemented in broadcast signals and technologies. Some digital television functions may not be available in all countries.
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QUICK GUIDE L26VG07U 529/8154 Please read this quick guide fully before installing or operating because it contains important setup information and keep for future reference. For any help concerning set up and use of your TV please call theCustomer Helpline: 0845 604 0105 Lines open: 9am - 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm Sunday IMPORTANT - If placing TV into cabinet or alcove, ensure there is at least a 100mm (10cm) gap to the sides, rear and top of the TV.
insert the batteries into your handset HDMI 1 either connect the aerial straight to your TV... SPDIF Coax.OUT Aerial (RF) Lead wall socket Aerial (RF) Socket HDMI 1 ...or connect the aerial through a VCR... Aerial (RF) Socket SPDIF Coax.OUT Aerial (RF) Socket VCR Aerial (RF) Lead wall socket Optional Scart Lead TV to VCR (RF) connector lead VCR to TV ANT.IN AV-1 AV-2 VCR • It is recommended that a scart lead should be fitted between your TV and VCR to enhance your picture and sound quality.
...or through a HDMI and YPbPr products (DVD-RW) Video & Audio Connection Cable (supplied) HDMI 1 TFT-LCD TV SPDIF Aerial (RF) Socket Coax.OUT (RF) connector lead Device to TV Component Connection (YPbPr) Cable (supplied) AUDIO cable (Not supplied) YPbPr Video Cable (Not supplied) HDMI cable Scart Lead to AV-1 on TV. COMPONENT ANTENNA wall socket Aerial (RF) Lead Y AUDIO OUT PB ANT.
connect the TV plug to the mains socket UK plug European plug insert plug... insert plug... ...and switch on Press the " " button, - or + button on the TV. The TV will then switch on. FRONT VIEW NB: When the set is first switched on, the set will be in standby and the indicator on the front of the set will illuminate red (at first, the red and blue leds will flash alternately). Press Operate/Standby or channel up down (P- , P+) or numeric buttons (1, 2, 3, ...) to operate.
start A.P.S. (Auto Programming System) 1 When the TV is operated for the first time, installation wizard will guide you through the process. First, language selection screen will be displayed: 2 • Use "up" or "down" buttons to select your language and press OK button to set selected language and continue. • After selecting the language, "Welcome!" screen will be displayed, requiring you to set Country,Teletext Language and Scan Encrypted options.