Operating instructions TV Xelos A 42 HD+ 100 Xelos A 37 Full-HD+ 100 Xelos A 37 HD+ 100 Xelos A 32 HD+ 100 233–33156.024 – – – – 33156_024_Xelos_A32_42_GB_9_00_B1 1 03.07.
Contents Remote control – TV functions ................................................................ 3 Control unit front side of the device ....................................................... 4 Connections rear side of the device – Xelos A 32/37 .............................. 5 Connections rear side of the device – Xelos A 42 ................................... 6 Welcome ................................................................................................... 7 Scope of delivery ..........
Remote control – TV functions (page 20) ............................................................. Sound off/on (page 54) .................... LED display for current operating mode Switch on / switch off to standby mode.....................................(page 12) (page 11, 54) ...................................... Switch over to TV mode Switch over to radio mode (1 ..............................(page 12, 34) (page 54) ................................ Switch over to operate recorder (page 51) ...
Control unit front side of the device Button M: Call the menu in the menu: up/down On/Off button: Switch on from the standby mode Switch off from the standby mode Button – : Station down in the menu: to the left Button R: Radio on/off (1 (back to TV mode) Switch on the radio from the standby mode in the menu: down DR+ Display: = Standby = Operation = Operation without on-screen display (Radio, EPG data capture or timer recording) Button +: Station up in the menu: to the right Display DR+: (2 D
Connections rear side of the device – Xelos A 32/37 Factory settings: AV1: DVD player AV2: DVD recorder You can change this during the initial installation (page 12) or in the connection wizard (page 40). Before you connect other devices or make any changes, please start the connection wizard (page 40) and the sound components wizard (page 47), and then follow the instructions that are displayed on the TV set. Common Interface (CI-Slot) Headphones connection S-VHS connection (AVS) (e.g.
Connections rear side of the device – Xelos A 42 Factory settings: AV1: DVD player AV2: DVD recorder You can change this during the initial installation (page 12) or in the connection wizard (page 40). Before you connect other devices or make any changes, please start the connection wizard (page 40) and the sound components wizard (page 47), and then follow the instructions that are displayed on the TV set. Audio in left (AVS) Audio in right (AVS) Video in (AVS) S-VHS connection (AVS) (e.g.
Welcome Thank you! About this operating manual Loewe sets high standards in technology, design and user friendliness. This applies equally for TV, video and accessories. For many questions concerning the technology you will find an answer in the index of your TV set. If your question concerns TV set operation, you can access a function directly from the index of the Tv set. Owing to this possibility, this operating manual only explains the most important operating steps.
Welcome Operating convenience with wizards This TV set offers user prompting with wizards that take you through the settings step-by-step. You can return to the previous step or exit the wizard at any time. The wizards in overview Initial installation The initial installation wizard helps you with the initial installation and connection of any existing equipment (see page 12). Setting up the antenna You enter in the antenna wizard which antenna signals are available to you.
For your safety For your own safety and to prevent unnecessary damage to your device, read and comply with the following safety instructions: Proper use and environmental conditions This TV set is intended exclusively for the reception and reproduction of video and audio signals and designed for the home and office. It may not be used in rooms with high humidity (e.g. bathrooms, saunas) or high dust concentration (e.g. workshops).
For your safety Environmental protection Repairs and accessories Energy consumption Your TV set is equipped with an eco-standby power supply. In the standby mode, the power consumption drops to low power (see Technical data on page 59). If you want to save even more energy then switch the device off with the mains switch. However note that in this case, EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) data will be lost, and it may be that programmed timer recordings cannot be executed via the TV device.
Initial installation Installing the TV set First plan the installation solution for your TV set. See the installation instructions of the enclosed table mount for this. See accessories (page 60) for other installation options. Preparing the remote control unit Inserting or replacing batteries Press the embossed arrow and push down the battery compartment cover.
Initial installation Turning the set on/off First installation wizard Switching the TV set to standby mode Initial installation after switching on for the first time This wizard starts automatically after the set is switched on for the first time, however it can also be called later manually in the TV index, see Repeat initial installation on page 16. Activate the mains switch on the back/bottom of the set.
Initial installation Explanations of the setting possibilities, including the upgradeable satellite reception: Location of TV set Antenna selection Select the country for country-specific pre-settings. If UK or IRL is selected for the location of TV set, it is possible to activate MHEG-5 (UK Freeview) for the TV set. A dialogue appears, where you can confirm to set the operating software to the selected location. If Yes is selected and confirmed with OK, the TV set turns off and on again automatically.
Initial installation Digital Link If you have logged in and connected a recorder in the Plus connection wizard, the Digital Link Plus transmission starts when the sound component wizard closes. If a Digital Link Plus compatible recorder is connected, the station list of the analogue stations is transmitted to the external recorder. You can also call Digital Link Plus manually under TV menu → Connections → Digital Link Plus.
Operating convenience General information on menu operation The info display Menus for the individual operating modes (TV, Radio, PIP, EPG, Teletext, PhotoViewer and DR archive, if equipped with Digital Recorder) are called with the MENU button. Other menus can be opened with other buttons on the remote control. The menus are displayed at the bottom of the screen. At the top you get additional information about the selected menu item (see info display on the right).
Operating convenience The index in the TV set The Assist+ menu You can start all wizards and many operating functions directly from this point. The complete function scope of the TV set can thus be easily understood. Alphabetic sorting is preceded by the items Language, Integrated features and Repeat initial installation. The most important additional functions of the TV set can be called directly by the Assist+ menu. Call Assist+ Call Assist+ menu. Select additional functions. OK calls the function.
Operating convenience TV menu – Overview diagram TV menu Picture Picture adjustment Contrast Colour intensity Colour temperature Brightness Sharpness Digital Noise Control (DNC) more... Image+ Picture format Move picture up/down (3 Auto format Film quality improvement (DMM) Automatic dimmer Recording (7 Sound Sound via (9 Sound effects Sound adjustment Headphone volume Loudness more...
Daily operation Select station With the station list ➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays, no favourites selected: With the keys P+ and P - on the remote control P+/P– Station up/down. The station display with sound identification is displayed briefly. ➠ If favourites are selected, the station in the favourites list is switched over with P+/P– (see page 19).
Daily operation With the favourites lists Select video source You can save and call your favourite stations in 6 favourites lists (e.g. for multiple users). Each favourites list can contain up to 99 stations. After initial installation, 10 stations from the station list are already stored in the first list. Change the favourites list to suit your requirements (see Put together / change favourites lists on page 27).
Daily operation Adjusting the sound Explanations of the sound settings: Switching sound on/off Sound off; Sound on: Press button again or set volume V+. Setting the volume V+/V– Volume louder / quieter. The volume bar will be shown briefly if no other menu is displayed. Call sound adjustment Call Sound adjustment. Sound adjustment off ... Speech Classical Pop Custom music sound more ... Call with OK.
Daily operation Adjusting the picture TV menu Picture (personal values, TV digital) Picture adjustment Standard values (TV digital) Call TV menu. TV menu Picture Picture adjustment INFO Sound Recording Connections END Settings ... Select Picture, go to the menu line below. TV menu Picture (standard values, TV digital) Picture adjustment Standard values (TV digital) INFO Contrast END Colour intensity C ... Select the desired picture function, go to the menu line below. Make changes.
Daily operation Button functions Selecting the picture format Every operating mode of the TV set (TV, Radio, Teletext, EPG, PIP, PhotoViewer and DR archive, if equipped with Digital Recorder) has its own menu and own functions for the coloured buttons. The function of the coloured buttons is shown at the bottom of the menus and wizards. Below, some of the function are listed which you need in TV mode for the daily handling of your TV set.
Daily operation Status display ➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays. END: Show/hide status display. For MHEG-5, INFO button. 1 Das Erste 14:30 - 15:15 Toskana Language-/sound selection 14:42 Alarm time 20:00 Stereo Sleep timer 23:00 You will see the number and name of the station and the title of the current broadcast (if available) and the sound identification in the top two lines. The bar (if available) indicates the progress of the current programme.
Managing stations TV stations Various options for managing stations are available via the TV menu. For example the description for TV stations. For radio stations the same applies, except that the Radio menu is called in Radio mode (see also page 34). ➠ Station management is not possible if a programmed timer recording is still pending. Search/update stations – Search wizard In the search/update with the search wizard, new stations are searched for which have not yet been stored.
Managing stations Search for/update stations – handling of new and no longer found stations After the automatic search/update has been completed, the number of new found stations is displayed. OK List of newly found stations. Search wizard All stations marked with a are saved. Note: The newly found stations which you have already deleted are not marked.
Managing stations Rename station Change, delete, move, rename, restore station ➠ Change station can also be called via the station list (page 18). Call TV menu. Select Settings, go to the menu line below. Blue button: Starts Rename station. Under the 1st letter of the name you will see a line indicating the current input position. Input position one character to the right (also for blanks). Input position one character to the left (deletes the character). Select Stations, go to the menu line below.
Managing stations Put together / change favourites list Add station to favourites list Each favourites list can contain up to 99 stations. You can put together the favourites lists to suit your requirements (e.g. topic lists). Other persons using this TV set can create their own favourites lists. The favourites lists also have the advantage that the stations of different signal sources can be stored in the order you wish. ➠ All stations (left column) must be selected. If not, change the list with .
Picture in Picture Picture in Picture (PIP) The concurrent display of two different images is referred to as Picture in Picture. ➠ The coloured buttons do not work as described below for TV sets with MHEG-5 software, but they operate as described on page 33 (Digital Teletext). ➠ A concurrent display of two HDTV signals is not possible. ➠ A concurrent display of two coded stations is not possible. ➠ Picture change and station selection is restricted during recording.
Picture in Picture Configure Picture in Picture (PIP) mode Change position of the PIP small picture ➠ Other than the status line, which may possibly be displayed, no other display is shown on the screen: In the PIP menu you can set the PIP type (Split Screen or Small Picture), the PIP function (Standard PIP or iPIP) and the position of the small picture. Start PIP menu ➠ PIP mode started, if not, press PIP button. ➠ The frame is green, if not, press the green button. Call the PIP menu.
Electronic Programme Guide Electronic Programme Guide – EPG Adjusting the programme list EPG stands for Electronic Programme Guide and provides you with on-screen programme details. With the system, as with a printed programme guide, you can learn about the current programme. In addition programmes can be sorted according to certain topics, memorised, and also recordings can be programmed. ➠ The selection is at the top of the specifications, if not, press the blue button.
Electronic Programme Guide Calling additional information about the programmes ➠ Brief information about many programmes is displayed below the programme list of the broadcasts. Station In the station selection you can determine for which selection station in the programme guide information is to be displayed. Only stations with are shown in the EPG. With the coloured buttons you can select or remove stations or only select the stations from the favourites lists.
Teletext Teletext Additional page selection possibilities Your TV set supports the two operating systems TOP Text and FLOF. Up to 2,000 pages are stored so that you have quick access. 1st possibility: Call overview page 100. Starting and ending Teletext 2nd possibility: Directly enter the page number. Switch Teletext on / off. 100 100 ARDtext Do 07. 09. 06 14 : 14 : 42 3rd possibility: ARD Text Politik: Die neuen Gesetzesentwürfe Wird auch der Nahverkehr teurer? . .
Teletext Explanations of the Teletext menu functions: Programming timer recordings via Teletext ➠ Teletext is started, if not, press the TEXT button. Recording A wizard for recording via teletext helps to programme wizard an external recorder or the integrated Digital Recorder, see also left column. Call the programme pages of the current station. Settings Other Teletext menu functions: Green button: Go to the appropriate page.
Radio Radio mode Switching the screen on/off Red button: Switch off the screen. You can only receive radio stations via DVB. If you do not have DVB radio reception then you can play audio from an external device via the TV set using the audio/AV inputs. ➠ For TV sets with MHEG-5 software, the buttons may be configured differently by the provider. The LED display on the set changes from green to orange. Switch on the screen with the remote control: Red button, OK button or RADIO button.
DVB Conditional Access module (CA module) In order to be able to receive digital stations, a Conditional Access module (CA module) and a Smart Card must be inserted in the CI slot of your TV set (see pages 5 and 6). The CA module and the Smart Card are not part of the TV set's scope of delivery. They are usually available from your dealer. Loewe provides no guarantee for the functioning of the CA module.
DVB Software update TV base software and DVB software Your TV set provides the option to update the TV basic and DVB software. The current software versions can be installed on your set with a USB stick. Contact your dealer for a software update by USB stick. The software can also be updated by different DVB reception paths (DVBT, DVB-C, DVB-S (1 ). However, the prerequisite for this is that the software is provided by the appropriate DVB reception path.
DVB A bar informs you about the progress of the charging process. Do not switch your set off during this time! If you have adapted the update settings: OK proceed. This process can take up to 20 minutes depending on the selected update source. You will be informed at the end. Select Start update, OK start update procedure. Software update wizard Current TV base software: Current DVB software: At the end of charging: Switch the TV set off and back on with the mains switch.
Other settings Parental lock Timer functions You can select and set various security options to prevent unauthorised use of the TV set and to protect your children from unsuitable programmes. This menu offers you convenient alarm services. Programmed alarms are also active when the TV set has been switched off to standby. If the TV set switches on from the standby mode by alarm, a screen message appears.
Other settings On-screen displays Time and date You can select different settings in this menu which affect the on-screen displays. If you receive a station with teletext after switching on the TV, the time and date are recorded automatically. The date may have to be entered manually for some stations. Enter the time and date manually if you receive station without teletext. Call On-screen displays Call TV menu. Select Settings, go to the menu line below. Select Miscellaneous, go to the menu line below.
Operating additional equipment Connection wizard Select the equipment you want to connect or remove equipment you no longer use in the AV equipment selection. The connection wizard serves to connect accessory equipment optimally to the TV set, make changes to the wiring of the devices or remove momentarily logged in equipment. The exact process of the wizard depends on the choice of equipment. ➠ New equipment should not be connected until it has been logged in in the Connection wizard first.
Operating additional equipment Signal type New devices/modifications Signal type at socket AV1 (DVD) Automatic CVBS/YC CVBS YC OK Proceed Digital Link Plus OK END Select the signal types of the individual devices one after another where necessary. Normally you should leave the setting on Automatic CVBS/YC (e.g. for DVD player/recorder) or Autom.VHS/SVHS (e.g. VCR), otherwise select the suitable signal type. OK Proceed.
Operating additional equipment Devices to the connections AV1/AV2/AVS Connecting a DVD player to the TV set ➠ DVD player is registered with the connection wizard. Accessory equipment such as DVD players, video and DVD recorders etc. can be connected to the TV set at the Euro-AV sockets AV1 and AV2 (see pages 5 and 6). The AV input AVS (see pages 5 and 6) offers the possibility of connecting a digital camera or a camcorder for example. Switch off all equipment before connecting.
Operating additional equipment Connecting a DVD recorder to the TV set Connecting Camcorder/camera ➠ DVD recorder is registered with the connection wizard. ➠ Camcorder/camera is registered with the connection wizard. Switch off all equipment before connecting. Switch off all equipment before connecting. Connect the Euro-AV output of the DVD recorder to the AV2 socket of the TV set. Use a fully equipped Euro-AV cable (available from your dealer) for this.
Operating additional equipment Devices to the HDMI (DVI) connections Playback from the device The HDMI connections (High Definition Multimedia Interface) allow the transmission of digital video and audio signals from a player, e.g. DVD player, DVD recorder, Blu-ray player, game console or Set-Top-Box via a single cable. The digital video and audio data are transmitted without data compression digitally and therefore lose none of their quality.
Operating additional equipment Devices to the PC IN connection Playback from the device You can connect a PC to the PC IN socket for example and thus use the TV screen as a monitor. ➠ When connecting a PC or accessory equipment to the PC IN socket of the TV set, set one of the following screen resolutions on the PC / accessory equipment first.
Operating additional equipment Devices to the Component IN connection Playback from the device DVD players/recorders or a Set-Top-Box with Component Video connections can also be connected to the Cb/Pb Cr/Pr Y sockets (SD/HD-COMPONENT) of the TV set instead of to the EURO-AV sockets. The connecting cable with three cinch plugs each transfers the picture information with a better quality than a EURO-AV cable. You need another cable for the sound transmission. Connecting the device ➠ Device to COMP.
Operating additional equipment Sound components wizard The sound components wizard helps you to configure the components used to play the TV sound. The TV speakers alone or with active subwoofer, active speakers, analogue or digital HiFi/AV amplifier or the Loewe Individual Sound Projector can be configured depending on what you want to use. The sound components wizard is preset to playback via TV speakers at the factory.
Operating additional equipment Connecting audio amplifiers Connecting digital audio amplifiers The sound component wizard permits configuration of different audio amplifiers (stereo amplifiers, surround amplifiers, analogue or digital) with different digital audio formats (Dolby Digital, dts, MPEG, and stereo/PCM). See the operating manual for the audio amplifier for more information. Call TV menu. Continuation of the left column above ... For digital audio transmission: Select yes.
Operating additional equipment Assignment of the digital audio input TV set In order to be able to hear the digital sound of an external device connected to an AV input, an AV input can be assigned to the digital audio input socket AUDIO DIGITAL IN. When switching to this AV input, the digital audio signal applied to the AUDIO DIGITAL IN input is passed on to the upgradable integrated Dolby Digital decoder and the digital audio output socket AUDIO DIGITAL OUT.
Operating additional equipment The direct way to record You can programme timer recordings for Digital Recorder or connected recorders available according to the equipment on the TV set. The recording wizard is integrated at several places for programming a recording. You will find further information about recording with Digital Recorder in a separate user guide. Programming a timer recording with the EPG ➠ You are in EPG mode; if not, press the EPG button.
Operating additional equipment Timer recording with external devices Programming the timer with the timer overview A timer recording can also be programmed manually. ➠ It is not possible to record HDTV broadcasts with external devices. Use the internal Digital Recorder for this if it is installed. Call Timer list. You see a list of all previously programmed timers: Timer list Mon 14.09. Wed 16.09. Thu 22.09.
Operating additional equipment PhotoViewer You can view photos in the standard JPEG format stored on a USB stick or a memory card in a card reader. You can also collect photos in a slide show. Viewing photos ➠ The photo overview is displayed. Folder_1 Connecting OK ➠ Certain USB memory media may not be supported by this set under some circumstances. Plug a card reader (via a USB cable) or a USB stick into the USB port on the TV set (see pages 5 and 6).
Operating additional equipment Open folder ➠ Folders will only be displayed if they were created on the memory card / USB stick. Calling the PhotoViewer menu In the PhotoViewer menu you can make picture settings and select the memory medium. ➠ The photo overview is displayed. Mark a folder in the photo overview. OK Open folder. The photos in this folder are displayed. Call PhotoViewer menu. Ordner_1 OK OK USB 1:\Folder _1\ OK PhotoViewer menu Go to ...
Operating additional equipment Operating Loewe equipment Using the remote control for the TV mode of the TV set Press the TV button, the display above it will light for approx. 5 seconds. Using the remote control for a recorder Press the REC button, the display above it will light for approx. 5 seconds. 1 2 3 4 5 6 17 18 19 20 Using the remote control for a DVD player 21 Press the DVD button, the display above it will light for approx. 5 seconds.
Operating additional equipment Functions for the Loewe DVD player (Auro 2216 PS, 8116 DT) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Sound off/on LED indicator for current operating mode Switch over to operate TV set Switch over to operate Recorder Sleep timer Set TV picture format; RADIO: Mono/Stereo DISC: Repeat; RADIO: display RDS name/frequency of station DISC: User interface of loaded DVD Show/hide menu; MENU: close window V–/V+ Volume down/up DISC: Titl
Operating additional equipment Rotating the TV set (upgradable interface) Your TV set can be upgraded with the connection for a rotating foot control. If the set is assembled with a Loewe stand with motor drive, you can align it to suit your sitting position using the remote control. ➠ A motor unit is connected. ➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays. Rotate the TV set.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Remedy All menus are displayed in the wrong language. The menu language was set incorrectly. Set the menu language: Press the INFO button in TV mode (Index). Mark the first key word and call it with OK. Then select the language and confirm it with OK. In the TV menu, Connections cannot be called (displayed in grey). A timer recording is in progress. Wait until the timer recording ends or delete the timer recording (page 51).
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Remedy Digital Link Plus does not work. a) EURO-AV cable is not fully wired (pin 10 not wired). b) Some recorders can only adopt stations during the initial installation of the TV set. a) Replace the EURO-AV cable. With Teletext various character sets are displayed incorrectly. The wrong character set has been set in the Teletext menu. Set the right character set: Select Teletext menu → Settings → Character set → Standard or the appropriate character set.
Technical data General data Type Article number Dimensions for device without stand (W x H x D) in cm Dimensions for device with stand (W x H x D) in cm Weight for device without stand (approx.) in kg Weight for device with stand (approx.
Accessories Accessories Setup possibilities Upgrade kit Digital Single Satellite Tuner (Art.No. 89565.081): You can receive digital satellite and HDTV stations with the upgrade kit. The tuner is integrated in the TV set and is operated with the remote control/menu control. You will find the upgrade options for your set in the table overleaf. Table Stand Upgrade kit Digital Single Satellite Tuner (Art.No. 89565.080): You can have two digital satellite tuners installed in sets with Digital Recorder.
Accessories Equipment variants and upgrade kits TV type Xelos A 32 Xelos A 37 Xelos A 37 Xelos A 42 HD+ 100 HD+ 100/ DR+ HD+ 100 HD+ 100/ DR+ Full-HD+ 100 Full-HD+ 100/ DR+ HD+ 100 HD+ 100/ DR+ Digital Recorder – z – z – z – z Single DVB-T/C z – z – z – z – Dual DVB-T/C – z – z – z – z USB port 1x 2x 1x 2x 1x 2x 1x 2x Single DVB-S2 Art.No. 89565.081 { { { { { { { { Twin DVB-S2 Art.No. 89565.080 – { – { – { – { Audio AC3 / dts Art.No. 89781.
Glossary C CA module: The Conditional Access module contains the coding system and compares the transmitted code with the one on the Smart Card. If they match, the appropriate stations or programmes are decoded. Cinch cable: Cable for transmitting audio or video. CI slot: See Common Interface. Common Interface: The Common Interface (CI slot) is a standardised interface. By inserting suitable decoding modules (CA modules) and a Smart Card coded digital programmes can be used.
Glossary F FLOF: Full Level One Facilities. Teletext system in which names and numbers of the jump destinations are transmitted in the bottom line on every page. This guides the reader to related topics for example. An information about which pages exist and which pages have sub-pages is not available in FLOF. H HDCP: High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. Coding system provided for the DVI and HDMI interfaces for secure transmission of audio and video data.
Glossary Signal input groups: Depending on the applied signal, the signal sources are divided into different groups. All signal input groups with their corresponding signal types are the possible inputs are listed below. TV analogue: Signal type: FBAS, YC, RGB-SD (480i/576i), Component-SD (480i/576i) Input: Tuner analogue, AV1, AV2, AVS, COMP. In TV digital: Signal type: DVB-SD, HDMI-SD (480i/576i) Input: Tuner digital, HDMI1/DVI, HDMI2/DVI HD analogue: Signal type: RGB-HD (video mode: e.g.
Index 0-9 24p format 44 A Access code 38 Adjusting the picture 21 Adjusting the sound 20 Alarm 38 Assist+ 8, 16 Audio adjustment 20 Audio amplifiers 48 Auro Loewe Preceiver 47 Auto format 21 Automatic diming 21 AV audio signal 20 AV selection 19 B Batteries 11 Brightness 21 Button functions 22 C CA module 35 Card reader 52 Change favourites lists 27 Change station 26 Delete station 26 Move station 26 Rename station 26 Restore station 26 CI slot 35 Code number 38 Coloured buttons 22, 23, 32 Component IN 46 C
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