Operating Instructions TV Spheros R 37 Full-HD+ 3 2 9 5 8 0 2 0 233–32958.
Contents Remote Control – TV Functions................................................................ 3 Control unit front side of the device........................................................ 4 Connections rear side of the device......................................................... 5 Welcome.................................................................................................... 6 Scope of delivery.........................................................................................
Remote Control – TV Functions (Page 18)............................................................... Sound off/on (Page 50)...................... LED display for current operating mode Switch on/off – to standby mode...................................................(page 11) (Page 10; page 50).............................. Switch over to TV mode Switch over to radio mode (1......................(page 11; page 34) (Page 50).................................. Switch over to operate recorder (Page 47)..
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).
Connections rear side of the device Factory settings: AV1: DVD player AV2: DVD recorder You can change this during the initial installation (page 11) or in the connection wizard (page 35). Before you connect other devices or make any changes, please start the connection wizard (page 35) and the sound components wizard (page 39), and then follow the instructions that are displayed on the TV set. Common Interface 1 (CI-Slot 1) Common Interface 2 (CI-Slot 2) Headphones connection S-VHS connection (AVS) (e.g.
Welcome Thank you! About this operating manual At Loewe, we combine the highest standards of 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 11). 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 designed exclusively for reception and reproduction of video and audio signals and is designed for living rooms or office facilities, and should not be operated in rooms with high humidity, such as a bathroom, or sauna, or where there is a high concentration of dust (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 54). 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 Connecting the TV set First prepare the chosen installation solution for your TV set. See the installation instructions of the table stand supplied. See Accessories (page 55) for other installation possibilities. Connecting to the mains Connect the TV set to a 220-240V outlet: First plug the small plug of the mains cable into the mains connection on the rear of the TV, then plug the large plug into a mains power outlet.
Initial installation Turning the set on/off First installation wizard Switching the TV set to standby mode First 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 14. Activate the mains switch on the back of the set.
Initial installation Explanations of the setting possibilities: Location Select the country for country-specific pre-settings. of TV set Antenna Antenna/cable (analogue): selection DVB-T: DVB-C: DVB-S (line 1): DVB-S (line 2): analogue stations via cable/antenna digital, terrestrial stations digital stations via cable digital stations via satellite digital stations via satellite DVB-T: If you are using an active antenna, then select yes (5V) Antenna for the antenna power supply.
Initial installation Operating convenience Positioning/aligning DVB-T antenna General information on menu operation If you are receiving one or more DVB-T stations with picture and sound interference then you should change the installation location and alignment of the antenna. Ask your dealer to tell you which channels are used to broadcast the DVB-T stations in your region. Use the MENU button to call menus for the various modes. Additional menus can be called directly with the remote control.
Operating convenience The info display The index in the TV set The info display shows a content-based info text for each menu item at the top edge of the screen to help you in making the settings. In conjunction with the index it creates a convenient control system. 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.
Operating convenience TV menu – Overview diagram TV menu Picture Picture adjustment Contrast Colour intensity Colour temperature Brightness Sharpness Digital Noise Control (DNC) more...
Daily operation Select station With the station list ➠ In normal TV operation, without further 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 is switched over in the favourites list with P+/P– (see page 17). OK call Station list. Sorting numerically Station list ➠ The symbols for the sound identification are described on page 21.
Daily operation With the favourites lists 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 – changing favourites lists on page 24).
Daily operation Adjusting the sound Explanations of the sound settings: Sound mode Select the number of speakers you want to hear. The selection depends on the connected sound components (from page 39) and on the transmitted audio signal. Sound off; ➠ If the number of speakers appears in brackets, the Sound on: Press button again or set volume V+. sound of missing speakers is transmitted by the existing speakers (virtual).
Picture Here you can adjust among other things: Contrast, colour, brightness, picture adjustment, sharpness, picture format. Daily operation Adjusting the picture Picture adjustment Here, you can switch between the preset standard values for contrast, colour intensity, colour temperature, brightness, focus and digital noise reduction and your own personal values.
Daily operation Button functions The Panorama picture format can be switched between proportionally correct and format filling reproduction. Dark margins are visible on the right and left of the picture in proportionally correct reproduction. Switching over: Keep the M button on the set pressed, at the same time press the Picture format button on the remote control briefly. Resetting: Press the same button combination again.
Daily operation Status display ➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays: END: Show / hide status display. 1 Das Erste 14:30 - 15:15 Toskana Language-/sound selection 14:42 Alarm time 20:00 Digital (5) Sleep timer 23:00 In the top two lines you will see the number and name of the station, the title of the programme currently running (if available) and the sound identification. The time and, if activated, the alarm time and switch-off time are displayed at the bottom.
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 are not yet stored.
Managing stations Search/update station – manual search Change, delete, move, rename, restore stations Call TV menu. ➠ Change stations can also be called via the station list (page 16). 34Select Settings, 6 go to the menu line below. Call TV menu. 34Select Stations, 6 go to the menu line below. 34Select Settings, 6 go to the menu line below. 34Select Manual adjustment, Signal source Select the area in which you want the broadcaster to search here. You can OK call inputbutton box.
Managing stations Put together – change favourites lists Rename station ➠ DVB stations for which the station name is also broadcast cannot be renamed. In this case, the Rename function is hidden. Blue button: Activates Rename station. Under the 1st letter of the name you will see a line indicating the current input position. Input position right (also for spaces). Input position left deletes the preceding character. Enter the letters one after another with the numeric buttons on the remote control.
Managing stations Add station to favourites list Move / change order of stations in the favourites list ➠ Favourites list (right column) must be selected. If not, change the list with 4. 3 Go to the left column (all stations). 56mark station to be moved. P+/P– Scroll in the pages of the station list if necessary. Yellow button: Activates Move station.
Picture in Picture Picture in Picture (PIP) Select the PIP picture The concurrent display of two different images is referred to as Picture in Picture. ➠ The frame is green, if not, press the green button. ➠ A concurrent representation of two HDTV signals is not possible. ➠ A concurrent representation of two coded stations is not possible. ➠ Picture change and station selection is restricted during recording. Select the station as usual.
Picture in Picture Configure Picture in Picture (PIP) mode Change position of the PIP In the PIP menu, you can set the PIP type (split screen or small PIP) and the position of the small picture. ➠ Other than the status line, which may possibly be displayed, no other display is shown on the screen: 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. 5634Move the PIP into a corner of the screen.
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. ➠ Selection is at the top in the defaults, if not, press the blue button. 65Select Date, Time, Station or Topics.
Electronic Programme Guide Calling additional information about the programmes ➠ Brief information about many programmes is displayed below the programme list of the broadcasts. You can call detailed information with the TEXT button if this function is offered by the TEXT icon in the lower left. Programming a recording for a recorder ➠ Selection is in the lower programme list, if not, press the blue button. 65Mark the desired programme. Red button: Starts recording wizard.
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. Switching Teletext on / off. 100 100 ARDtext Do 07. 09. 06 14 : 14 : 42 100 ARD Text Politik: Die neuen Gesetzesentwürfe Wird auch der Nahverkehr teurer? . . Australien: Keine Zugeständnisse . .
Teletext Programming timer recordings via Teletext ➠ Teletext is started, if not, press the TEXT button. Call the programme pages of the current station. Change preset page numbers, see this page. Green button: Go to the appropriate page. 65Select the desired programme, OK to programme the recording. Change the appropriate recording data in the following menu Timer data if necessary (see also page 46, the direct recording path). OK to confirm.
DVB Conditional Access Module (CA module) In order to receive coded digital stations, a Conditional Access Module (CA module) and a Smart Card must be inserted in the CI slot of your TV set (see page 5). 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.
DVB Software update TV base software and DVB software To ensure that your TV set is always up to date from time to time Loewe will make updated TV base software and DVB software versions available. These updates are broadcast via satellite (at present only via ASTRA1), or they can be installed on your set via a USB stick. Please contact your dealer for a software update via USB stick.
Radio Radio mode Setting the sound mode 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. Radio mode on/off Call Sound mode. Other settings as for TV mode (see page 18). Switching the screen on/off Red button: Switch off the screen. Radio mode on: RADIO button on the remote control. The LED display on the TV set changes from green to orange.
Operating additional equipment Device connection wizard AV equipment selection Connecting additional devices to the TV set The device connection wizard serves to connect new devices to the TV set or make wiring changes. Connection wizard Specify all new AV devices to be connected and all connection changes to the existing devices here.
Operating additional equipment Explanations of important settings Signal type The signal type of the devices that can be connected can vary greatly. If you are not sure, leave the setting for Signal on Automamtic CVBS/YC (e.g. for DVD Player/Recorder) or Autom.-VHS/SVHS (e.g. video recorder), otherwise select the right signal type. See the glossary on page 56 for further information.
Operating additional equipment Connecting devices to the HDMI (DVI) connections and playback Connecting devices to the PC IN connection and playback The HDMI connections (High Definition Multimedia Interface) permit digital video and audio transmission via a connection cable from a player, e.g. from the Loewe Centros 2102/2172 HD DVD recorder. The digital picture and sound data are transmitted without data compression and therefore lose none of their quality.
Operating additional equipment Connecting the audio signal from the PC or from the SetTopBox Analogue audio signal: Connect the analogue audio signal from the PC or the SetTopBox via stereo cable to the AUDIO IN2 jack on the TV set. The sound is played via the speakers connected to the TV set or a speaker system. Digital audio signal: ➠ An external digital audio signal can be reproduced via the integrated Dolby Digital Decoder or via an externally connected digital audio amplifier.
Operating additional equipment Sound components wizard The sound components wizard helps you to configure the components used to play the TV sound. Depending on what you want to use, active speakers, speaker systems and analogue and digital HiFi/AV amplifiers can be configured. The sound components wizard is set to TV speakers at the factory. Integrated Dolby Digital Decoder Your TV set is equipped with an integrated Dolby Digital Decoder.
Operating additional equipment Speaker system Loewe Individual Sound on the Dolby Digital Decoder of the TV set Connecting Before connecting any devices ensure that they are switched off or unplug their mains plug. Setup The arrangement of speakers and TV set can look like the illustration below: The front and surround speakers should be installed symmetrically to the TV set and to your sitting position. You can place the subwoofer anywhere on the floor.
Operating additional equipment Connecting other speaker systems or active speakers to the Dolby Digital Decoder If you want to use another similar speaker system or active speakers, you can connect these to the AUDIO LINK interface of the TV set with an adapter cable. The adapter cable is available from your dealer (see Accessories, page 55). Connecting Before connecting any devices ensure that they are switched off or unplug their mains plug.
Operating additional equipment If you want to set new sound components or change them: 34Select Configuration/modification, OK calls the selection, whether complete, partial or new set-up. Sound components wizard Please specify here whether you want to completely reconfigure a speakers system or whether you want to limit the configuration to changing the speaker connections, the speaker distances from the listening position or the individual speaker levels in relation to each other.
Operating additional equipment OK continue to set the Distance to left front speaker. OK continue to Subwoofer phase. ➠ Measure the distances from your sitting position to the front, surround, and centre speakers respectively. The Dolby Digital Decoder calculates the delay times for the speaker signals from these so that they reach the listener simultaneously. Sound components wizard Please enter the distance of the left front speaker from your listening position here.
Operating additional equipment Connecting audio amplifiers Connecting digital audio amplifiers The sound components 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 of 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 Your TV set can assign an AV input to the digital audio input socket AUDIO DIGITAL IN. When switching over to this AV input, the digital audio signal at the AUDIO DIGITAL IN input is passed on to the integrated Dolby Digital Decoder and the digital audio output socket AUDIO DIGITAL OUT. You will hear the digital sound of the assigned AV input, if available, in place of the analogue sound.
Operating additional equipment The direct way to record You can programme timer recordings via the integrated Digital Recorder or connected recorders on the TV set. The recording wizard is integrated at several places for programming a recording. Further information about recording with the Digital Recorder can be found in a separate operating manual. Enter timer data Timer data are displayed after selecting the programme you want to record. You can change these before confirming. Timer data 12.
Operating additional equipment Timer recording with external devices Programming the timer with the timer overview A timer recording can also be programmed manually. Recorder with Digital Link Plus If you use an externally connected recorder with Digital Link Plus or a similar system, the TV set and connected recorder exchange data (e.g. compare station lists TV set/recorder or timer data of analogue stations).
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 Plug a card reader (with a USB cable) or a USB stick into the USB connection on the TV set (see page 5). If, due to the selected installation solution of the TV set (e.g.
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. 5634mark a folder in the photo overview. OK open folder. The photos in this folder are displayed. Call the PhotoViewer menu. Ordner_1 OK OK USB 1:\Folder _1\ OK Open folder PhotoViewer menu Go to ...
Operating additional equipment Operating Loewe equipment Using the remote control for a DVD player Press the DVD 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. Setting the remote control to other Loewe devices The specified key combinations must be depressed until one of the LEDs flashes twice (approximately 5s).
Operating additional equipment Rotating the TV set Your TV set has a connection for a rotating stand control. If the set is mounted on a motorised stand, you can use the remote control to adjust it to your seating location accordingly. Call TV menu. ➠ A motor unit is connected. ➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays. 34Select Settings, 6 go to the menu line below. 34 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 47).
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: Teletext menu Settings - Character set: Select 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 Loewe Individual Sound: The Spheros can be perfectly supplemented with the Individual Sound speaker system. Numerous speaker combination possibilities with standard speakers, staellite speakers and a subwoofer can be implemented. Loewe DVD recorder: The DVD recorders from Loewe are characterised by form and colour, which match Loewe TV sets, adapted user guidance and technology. Combined these devices form a system that offers many advantages.
Glossary A Active antenna: An antenna with its own power supply or amplification that can improve reception in areas with poor reception. AV socket: Socket for audio and video signals. AV sources: Audio/video source. AVS: Audio/video sockets on the TV set (cinch and Mini-DIN) B Band: Designation for a frequency range. C CA module: The Conditional Access Module contains the coding system and compares the transmitted code with the one on the Smart Card.
Glossary F FLOF: Full Level One Facilities. Teletext system in which designations and numbers of the jump destinations are transmitted separately for every page on the bottom line. 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 interfaces DVI and HDMI for protected transmission of audio and video data.
Glossary Signal input groups: The signal sources are divided into different groups depending on the applied signal. All signal input groups with their corresponding signal types and 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 A Active speakers 41 Adjusting the picture 19 Adjusting the sound 18 Alarm 15 Assist+ 7, 20 Audio amplifiers 44 Auto format 19 AV audio signal 18 AV selection 17 B Batteries 10 Brightness 19 Button functions 20 C CA module 32 Card reader 48 Change favourites lists 24 Add station 25 Delete station 25 Move station 25 Rename list 24 Change station 23 Delete station 23 Move station 23 Rename station 24 Restore station 24 CI slot 32 Coloured buttons 20, 21, 30 Component IN 38 Connecting the antenna 10 Conn
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