Spectral-55 MF 55TK68 Astral-63 MF 63TK63 Nordkap-70 BM 70T L 73 Spectral-70 MF 70TH90 Linea-72 SF 72TK67 Linea-70 SF 70TL67 Astral-72 MF 72TK79 Kreta-72 SF 72TK87 Spectral-82 MF 82TK91 Astral-82 SF 82TH95 04/22/26 Operating instructions 603 47 2013.
Foreword Dear customer, thank you for purchasing this Metz product. We have equipped this TV set with a menu system which uses "file cards" and believe that this will provide you with a user interface that is easy to understand. If you have any problems, you can press the "INFO" key to display a help function that will assist you in setting up your TV set. However, you should read at least sections 1 to 7 of the Operating Instructions before putting your new TV set into service. Your METZ-WERKE Contents 1.
1. Installation • Take care that no bright artificial light or sunshine falls directly on the screen. This could cause reflections which have a negative effect on the brilliance of the picture. • The optimum viewing distance is about five times the screen diagonal dimension. For TV sets with a 70 cm screen, it is thus about 3.5 metres.
2. Safety notes • Always place the monitor on a solid, stable surface. • If a cold TV set is moved to a warm room, always allow any condensation on the screen to evaporate before switching it on. • The TV set is intended for use in a dry room. If, in exceptional circumstances, you use it outdoors, take care that is protected against moisture (rain, splashed water, dew). • TV sets need adequate ventilation. Never cover the openings on the rear of the set with curtains, doilies, newspapers, etc.
2. Safety notes • Lightning can damage electrical equipment. A lightning flash entering the power cable or the aerial cable can damage the TV set even if it is switched off. You should therefore disconnect the power cable and aerial cable from their outlets or from the TV set in the case of a thunderstorm. • The monitor may be opened and repaired only by a qualified person. CAUTION! HIGH VOLTAGES CAN KILL! If repairs should be necessary, consult your local dealer.
3. Remote control unit The most important keys in normal use ON: the last station watched before the set was switched off is selected. OFF (standby) The remote control unit transmits commands to the TV set with the aid of infrared light. You should always point the remote control unit directly at the TV set. The remote control unit may possibly interfere with other infrared devices (such as infrared headphones) within its range.
3. Remote control unit Overview of key functions Switch to satellite radio mode Switch on from standby mode to satellite radio mode (1) only if a SAT upgrade module is fitted) 1) Function keys F1 ...
Call the menu INFO 4. General operating notes When designing this TV set, we have tried to make its operation as easy as possible so that you will enjoy learning how to use it. The TV set itself can provide the answers, with the menu „Information“, to any questions you may have during installation and switching on. To use this function, simply press the „INFO“ key to display the table of contents of the „Information“ on the screen.
4. General operating notes Call the menu TV-Menü TV-Menü Using the menus With the „TV menu“, we help you to find your MENU way through the many operating functions of your TV set. Main menu items Do not hesitate to try out the options in the various menus. Any changes you make become permanently effective only if you save them by pressing the „OK“ key.
5. Daily operation Switching on Switch on the TV set with the main switch. The red standby indicator lights. Then enter the desired programme position on the numeric keys of the remote control unit. Alternatively, simply press the key with the TV set in standby mode to select the programme position you were watching before the set was switched off. If you have defined an initial programme position (see page 46), pressing the key with the TV set in standby mode will select this programme position.
5.1 Setting the operating mode The TV set can be switched on at the desired operating level with the keys "TV", "AV" and "R". These keys can also be used to switch between the operating levels. When the TV set is switched on with one of these keys, the station which was last selected at this operating level is again set. TV = television mode AV = audio-visual mode for use with AV devices R = radio mode 1) (1) available only if a SAT receiver is installed) Call the menu TV AV R 5.
5.2 Operating scope The full TV menu is displayed A reduced TV menu is displayed. The following functions are no longer available: - Special picture settings such as panorama, CTI, noise reduction, picture sharpness, etc. - Special sound settings such as stereo wide, spatial sound, balance, tone settings, etc. - Picture and sound settings for individual programme positions. - Programming of the function keys. - Settings for the EURO sockets. - Special functions in the menu "Operation".
6. Setting the language and country ☞ In a menu with two asterisks (**), the set- Call the menu tings for the menu items "Language" and "Country" cannot be changed. MENU Setting the language for the TV menu You can select one of the available languages for the display of the TV menu. All texts in the menu and in the help function (Information) are then displayed in the selected language.
Call the menu MENU OK 7. Programming stations You can programme the TV stations in three different ways. a) Automatic station search The automatic station search function searches the entire range of reception frequencies for TV stations. All stations which are found are placed in a station table, which is displayed at the end of the search operation. If you are not satisfied with the order in which the stations are stored, you can shift or delete stations (see Section 9, "Sorting stations").
7. Programming stations TV-Menü b) Station search The station search function permits you to search for specific stations if you do not know their channel number or frequency. Executing a station search • Press the „MENU“ key to display the TV menu. • Press the white key to display the station table. • Move the cursor to en empty programme position (or to a position containing a station you wish to replace with the new station). • Move the cursor to „Frequency/Channel“. • Press the „OK“ key.
Call the menu 7. Programming stations wish to replace with the new station). • Move the cursor to „Frequency/Channel“. • Press the „OK“ key. MENU OK • In the setting window which is then displayed, move the cursor to „Channel“ or „Special channel“. • Enter the number of the channel or special channel with the numeric keys. • Press the „OK“ key to save the station. • Press the „TV“ key to close the menu.
8. Station logo Call the menu Each station which transmits VPS signals also sends a station logo with up to eight characters, which is automatically assigned to this station in the station list. If this automatic function does not work correctly, or if you want a different station logo, you can overwrite the logo manually. MENU Setting the station logo TV-Menü • Select the desired programme position. • Press the „MENU“ key. OK • Press the white key to open the station table.
Call the menu TV-Menü MENU 9. Sorting stations In the station table, you can shift or copy one or more stations to other programme positions. You can also delete any unwanted stations. Copying, shifting and deleting stations • Press the „MENU“ key to call the TV menu. • Press the white key to call the station table. • Press the „F1“ key to enable editing of the staF1 tion table. • Use the cursor control key to select the programme position you want to copy, shift or OK delete.
10. Selecting stations Call the menu Station selection and programme position management Your TV set can manage up to 999 programme positions in the station table. You can select these programme positions with the numeric keys, with the oval „P+/P-“ rocker key or via the station table. When you enter a position number on the numeric keys, the first digit you enter is the „hundreds“ digit. If there are less than 100 programme positions defined, this digit automatically moves to the „tens“ position.
Call the menu 11. Picture settings, general ☞ In a menu with two asterisks (**), the settings for certain menu items cannot be changed. MENU OK You can adjust the picture settings (brightness, contrast, chrominance, etc.) for all programme positions and save these settings as the standard values. These standard values can be recalled at any time by pressing the „OK“ key. Defining the picture settings: • Press the „MENU“ key to open the TV menu. • Press the „OK“ key to open the menu „Picture and sound“.
11. Picture settings, general ☞ In a menu with two asterisks (**), the set- Call the menu MENU tings for certain menu items cannot be changed. Panorama2) function ☞ This setting can be made only on 16:9 TV sets. OK The panorama function can be used to expand "normal" programmes in 4:3 format to the 16:9 format. This is done by increasing the width of the picture to fill the complete width of the screen. Setting Panorama2) mode: Rotation2)* Picture pos.
Call the menu MENU OK ☞ In a menu with two asterisks (**), the picture settings for a specific programme position cannot be changed. If the standard settings are not satisfactory for certain programme positions, you can define different settings for these positions with the menu item „Picture settings for Pr ...“. These settings apply only to the selected programme position and cannot be overwritten by the standard settings. Defining different picture settings for Pr.
12. Sound settings, general ☞ In a menu with two asterisks (**), the set- Call the menu tings for certain menu items cannot be changed. MENU You can adjust the sound settings (volume, treble, bass, etc.) for all programme positions and save these settings as the standard values. These standard values can be recalled at any time by pressing the „OK“ key. Defining the sound settings: TV-Menü • Press the „MENU“ key to open the TV menu.
Call the menu MENU OK 12.1 Sound settings for a specific programme position .. ☞ In a menu with two asterisks (**), the settings for certain menu items cannot be changed. If the standard settings are not satisfactory for certain programme positions, you can define different settings for these positions with the menu item „Sound settings for Pr...“. These settings apply only to the selected programme position and cannot be overwritten by the standard settings. Defining different sound settings for Pr.
13. Colour standard ☞ Call the menu In a menu with two asterisks (**), the settings for the menu item "Colour standard" cannot be changed. MENU Your TV set normally detects the colour standard (PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC44, PAL60, PAL M) automatically. If this automatic function does not work, you can select the colour standard manually. The colour standard function is set in the factory to „Automatic“.
Call the menu 14. Display configuration ☞ MENU In a menu with two asterisks (**), the settings for the menu items "Display configuration" and "Automatic zoom" cannot be changed. The green 7-segment display2) can be programmed to show the time or the programme position number. Setting the display configuration: • Press the „MENU“ key to open the TV menu.
15. Childlock Call the menu With this function, you can determine when the TV set can be switched on and which programmes may be viewed at specific times. The childlock may be set: * The number of subjects and sections displayed here depends on the operating scope setting in the menu. MENU a) for all programmes, b) so that one to six programmes (Prog A ...
Call the menu 15. Childlock c) Start* and end times* Use the cursor control key to open the file card „Start viewing time/End viewing time“„ and press the „OK“ key. In the setting window, enter the start and end times with the numeric keys. OK Protecting the childlock settings with a code • Use the cursor control key to open the file card „Code input“ and press the „OK“ key. In the setting window, enter your personal code with the numeric keys.
16. Reminder ☞ Call the menu In a menu with two asterisks (**), the settings for the menu item "Reminder" cannot be changed. MENU If you want to be reminded of something while watching television, you can set a reminder time. At this time, a box with the reminder appears on the screen of the TV set. TV-Menü Setting the reminder time • Press the „MENU“ key to open the TV menu. • Press the green key to open the menu „Timer“. • Use the cursor control key to select Picture-Volume „Reminder“.
Menü aufrufen 17. Timer control ☞ MENU In a menu with two asterisks (**), the settings for the menu items "Switch-on time" and "Switch-off time" cannot be changed In the menu item „Timer control“, you can programme a switch-on time, a switch-off time and a sleep timer (switch off after ...). OK Switch-on time*: the TV set is switched on at the specified time. Switch-off time*: the TV set is switched off at the specified time. Switch off after ...
18. Setting the time Call the menu Normally, the TV set gets the date and time from the data transmitted with the programme (if this station transmits Teletext) and sets the internal clock accordingly. If the data are not received correctly, or if the station you are watching does not send such data, you can set the date and time manually. Normally, this function is not needed: even the changeover between summer and winter time is executed automatically.
Call the menu 19. Function keys The remote control has three functions keys: F1, F2 and F3. You can program function keys F1 and F3 with any desired function. F1 Special Functions 1 PIP on 9-programme on Picture format Picture pos., vertical Programming function key Fl or F3 with a desired • Press the "MENU" key to open the TV menu. • Press the red key to open the "Configuration" menu. • Use the cursor control key to select "Function for F1 or F3".
20. Special functions AV-PIP (picture-in-picture) An AV picture (such as that from a security camera) can be displayed within the picture from the currently selected station. Call the menu F1 Activating AV-PIP (picture-in-picture): • If "F1" is already programmed with the function "Picture in picture", briefly press the "F1" key; otherwise, hold the "F1" key depressed until "Special functions 1" is displayed and then press the key to display the PIP picture.
20. Special functions 9-programme overview Call the menu With this function, you can open an overview of the current programme position and the next eight positions. The nine small programme windows are updated at intervals. Each shows a snapshot of the current programme. F1 Calling the 9 PRG.
20. Special functions Picture format Call the menu Calling the picture format function: • If "F1" is already programmed with the function "Picture format ", briefly press the "F1" key; otherwise, hold the "F1" key depressed until "Special functions 1" is displayed and then press the key and select the desired picture format. • You can use the "P+/P-" rocker key to select the various functions. You can also set the zoom factor for the selected picture format within the next five seconds.
Call the menu TV-Menü TEXT TV Guide 2 FS-Sendungen ARD morgen Themen Subjects ARD heute Chapter TV Guide Sport 1 Pages Wetter Next BookMark tagesschau Set BookMark Übersicht Cursor: select Subjects / Section. OK: display page 21. Teletext Teletext is a free information service provided i by many TV stations. Within this „electronic newspaper“, you can scroll through the pages in various ways. Calling Teletext: • Press the „TEXT“ key.
21. Teletext Double font size When viewing Teletext pages, you can switch to a larger font with the F1 key. The first time you press this key, the upper third of the page is displayed with the large font. Pressing it again displays the centre third of the page and pressing it a third time displays the bottom third of the page. Pressing the key a fourth time returns to the full-page display with the normal font size.
21. Teletext Teletext: scrolling by marks3) With Teletext active, you can scroll sequentially through all marked pages by repeatedly pressing the green key You can even view your favourite pages directly from the TV mode with the „TEXT“ key. Pressing the „TEXT“ key opens Teletext and selects the first marked page. You can then scroll through the marked pages with the „TEXT“ key. Pressing the „TEXT“ key with the last marked page displayed switches back to the TV programme.
22. AV devices Call the menu AV (Audio/Video) devices are devices which i provide picture and/or sound signals for playback on your TV set (for example, video cassette recorders, DVD players, etc.). In the menu „AV devices“, the setting window displays a list of all common AV units. ☞ MENU Always connect AV devices exactly as shown in the connection diagram in the TV menu of your TV set! SVHS/Hi8 and Data Logic video recorders must always be connected as „Video recorder 1“.
Call the menu ☞ 22. AV devices In a menu with two asterisks (**), the settings for this menu item cannot be changed. MENU OK Picture-Volume Operation Function for F3* Function for F1* Station table EURO sockets* Station search Timer Country* Configuration Language* Data Logic video recorder „Data Logic“ is a system which permits a dialogue i between the TV set and a video recorder.
22.1 AV playback Call the menu AV playback (Devices with switching voltage) AV playback is the term for playing back videocassettes, DVDs, etc. from an AV device for viewing them on a TV set. In order to view the pictures, you must programme your TV set so that it automatically switches to the AV programme position when a signal is received at the EURO socket to which the AV device is connected.
Call the menu AV 22.1 AV playback AV playback (Devices without switching voltage) In order to view the pictures, you must manually switch your TV set to playback mode. • Select any programme position. • Press the „AV“ key. • Press the numeric key for the desired AV AV menu Playback device. Videorecorder 1 • The TV set now switches from the curEURO1 rent programme to playback mode. DVD / CD • Start the playback operation on the EURO2 AV device.
22.2 Copying between AV devices • Select any programme position. • Press the „AV“ key to display the „AV menu Playback“. • Select the AV playback device with the numeric keys. • The TV set switches from the current programme to the selected playback device. • Press the „AV“ key again. • Then press the red key to select the recor- ding device. • Press the green key to lock the selected signal connection.
23. EPG - NexTView NexTView is an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for all important programme providers. This EPG is transmitted by various stations and also contains the programme data for the other stations. The TV set needs about 20 minutes to collect the large amount of data for the first time. • On TV sets with two tuners (standard configuration) the data are collected by the second tuner (see the next page) during normal operation of the TV set.
23.1 Activating the EPG NexTView Call the menu The EPG function can be switched on by pressing the keys "F3" and if an EPG programme position is defined in the menu (see below). F3 2 On all programme positions where NexTView is received, the TV set displays the following message after a short delay: MENU This station is sending NexTView (EPG).
23.2 Collecting NexTView data The EPG NexTView is transmitted by various stations and the information provided by each station may differ. You thus have a choice between several different NexTView programme guides. • On TV sets with only one tuner (e.g. if your set has been converted and has only one satellite tuner): Switch to the NexTView programme position. Leave it on this programme position for at least 20 minutes.
23.3 Using NexTView Call the menu NexTView Once all of the data have been collected, pressing the "F3" and key displays the NexTView programme guide, showing the programme currently running on this programme position.
Call the menu 23.3 Using NexTView Setting the user By repeatedly pressing the green key, you can set the current user (father, mother, teenager, child) for the NexTView programme guide.
23.3 Using NexTView Recording a programme NexTView If you have a Metz video recorder with dialogue system, the NexTView programme guide permits you to start a recording by pressing a single key. • Open the NexTView programme guide. • Use the "P+/P-" rocker key to select the programme you want to record. If a video recorder with dialogue system is connected: - Switch on the video recorder. - Insert a cassette. - Press the red key on the remote control of the TV set.
Call the menu 24. Initial programme position You can define a so-called initial programme position in this TV set. This is intended primarily to enable you to switch to the AV programme position when you are using an external SAT receiver. MENU Setting the initial programme position ☞ OK In a menu with two asterisks (**), the settings for this menu item cannot be changed.
25. Operation without the remote control unit The following procedures are intended only for cases where the batteries of the remote control unit are exhausted or the remote control unit is not available. The TV controls are at the front of the set. Depending on the TV model, they are located underneath a cover which can be opened by pressing at the marked position. Switching on Press the main switch on the TV set to switch to standby mode.
26. Technical data Power consumption (to CENELEC/TC 59 X) Music output power to DIN 45324 into 4Ω( at 1 kHz (sinusoidal power) Mains voltage: 230 V ˜ 50 / 60 Hz 240 V ˜ (Australia only) Antenna input:: 75 Ohms unbalanced DIN 45325 Reception bands: Standard channels 2 - 12, 21 - 69 Special channels S1 - S20, S21 - S41, S42 .. S46 (Belgium OIR channels) Spectral-55 ca. 90 W 2 x 12 W (2 x 8 W) Astral-72 ca. 105 W 2x8W (2 x 5 W) Astral-63 ca. 118 W 2x8W (2 x 5 W) Spectral-70 ca.
27. Options • Satellite upgrade kit 081 NH 1017 for reception of satellite stations without the need for a separate SAT receiver. • Satellite upgrade kit 083 NH 1014 similar to the above, but also capable of receiving unencrypted ADR (Astra Digital Radio) stations. • DVB-S upgrade kit 024 NK 1029 or 024 NL 1126 for reception of analogue and digital satellite stations broadcasting TV, radio and Astra Digital Radio (ADR) programmes without the need for a separate SAT receiver.
28. Connecting headphones The headphone socket is located on the front of the TV set. On many models, you must first open a cover by pressing at the marked location in order to expose the socket. We recommend using headphones with an impedance of at least 32 Ω. The use of headphones with a lower impedance (about 8 Ω) will reduce the dynamic range. The headphone volume can be saved as one of the standard settings.
30. Glossary AV programme position AV devices have one or more sockets, depending on the model. These sockets are labelled on the device, for example with AV1. These sockets can be selected on the AV device and the selected socket is shown on the display of the AV device, for example A1 for socket AV1. Comb filter In conventional TV sets, the luminance signal and the chrominance information are separated from each other with a frequency separating filter.
30. Glossary Forced mono In some cases, your TV set may switch from mono to stereo during a programme, although the station is not transmitting a stereo signal. This is normally due to the local reception conditions. If you activate „forced mono“ for the selected programme positions, all programmes will be reproduced in mono, regardless of the received signal. Noise reduction This setting can be used to improve the quality of pictures with „snow“ or other noise resulting from poor reception conditions.
30. Glossary Spatial sound An artificial stereo effect can be generated for mono transmissions. SRS WOW WOW, a special combination of audio technologies from SRS Labs, Inc., creates a unique listening experience, complete with deep rich bass, and fuller, better sounding audio. When the WOW function is activated, it restores many of the spatial cues and ambient information that are lost during standard stereo playback.
Problem Possible cause The TV set does not • There is no visual contact betreact to commands ween the remote control unit from the remote conand the TV set. trol unit. • Sunlight is falling directly on the infrared of the TV set. • The batteries in the remote control unit are exhausted. • The TV set has been switched off with the mains switch. • The microprocessor is faulty. Remedy • Ensure that there are no obstacles. • Avoid direct exposure to sunlight. • Replace the batteries.
Problem Possible cause Remedy Immediate recording • The Data Logic video recorder of a terrestrial stais not connected to the house tion (received via antenna or cable outlet. your house antenna or cable) with Data Logic does not work. • Connect the Data Logic video recorder to the house antenna or cable outlet with the aid of an antenna cable. General problems with an external AV device connected to the TV set. • The AV device has not been set up correctly in the TV set.
Index Automatic station search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Automatic zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 AV devices, connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 AV programme position . . . .27, 40, 49, 50, 55 AV picture-in-picture (PIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 AV playback, devices with switching voltage .41 AV playback, devices without switching voltage .42 Batteries for remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . .6 Camcorder, connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index Info (information) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Initial programme position . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Language for TV menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Marks in Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Marks, index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Marks, setting and deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Menus, menu control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index Station search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Station search, automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Stations, deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Stations, selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Stations, shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Stations: shifting, copying and deleting . . . . .18 Stereo wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Summer time .
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