604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 1 Bristol-72 MF 72TL68 Bristol-82 MF 82TL95 04/39/23 Operating instructions 604 47 2017.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 2 Extended functions Dear customer, thank you for selecting a Metz TV set with perfect 100 Hz technology. 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 3 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 4 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 5 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.
04 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 6 3. Remote control unit 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 7 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 ...
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 8 4. Daily operation Switching on Adjusting the volume 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. 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 9 6. 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 10 Call the info INFO 7. Help function (Information) 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 11 8. Using the menus Call the menu TV-Menü TV-Menü With the „TV menu“, we help you to find your way through the many operating functions of MENU your TV set. Do not hesitate to try out the options in the Main menu items various menus. Any changes you make become permanently effective only if you save them by pressing the „OK“ key.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 12 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 9. 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 13 Double font size 9. Teletext ☞ Up to 10 marks can be set on each 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 14 9. Teletext Teletext: subtitles Your TV set can display subtitles transmitted on Teletext together with the programme. If such subtitles are available, the station normally displays a message at the beginning of the programme, telling you where to find the subtitles. • Press the „TEXT“ key to open Teletext. • In the case of „TOP“ stations, press the „OK“ key to open any page. • Use the numeric keys to enter the number of the page containing the subtitles.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 15 10. 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 16 Call the menu AV 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 device. • The TV set now switches from the curAV menu Playback rent programme to playback mode. DVD/Videorec. 1 • Start the playback operation on the EURO1 AV device.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 17 10.1 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 18 Call the menu MENU OK Picture-Volume AV devices Station table TV-Menü Timer Configuration : select, OK: go to settings. 11. Picture settings, general ☞ In a menu with two asterisks (**), the settings for certain menu items cannot be changed. You can adjust the picture settings (brightness, contrast, chrominance, etc.) for all programme positions and save these settings as the standard values.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 19 11. Picture settings, general ☞ In a menu with two asterisks (**), the set- Call the menu tings for certain menu items cannot be changed. MENU Panorama2) function ☞ This setting can be made only on 16:9 TV sets. 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 20 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 21 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 22 Call the menu MENU TV-Menü 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...“.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 23 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“.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 24 Call the menu 14. Automatic zoom MENU Picture-Volume Operation EURO sockets* Station search Timer Country* Configuration Language* TV-Menü Station table : select, OK: go to settings. The menu item "automatic zoom" cannot be selected in a menu with two asterisks (**). ☞ The menu item "automatic zoom" is available only on TV sets with the aspect ratio 16:9.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 25 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: MENU a) for all programmes, b) so that one to six programmes (Prog A ... Prog F), called permitted programmes can still be viewed, c) so that all or all permitted programmes may be viewed during a preset period (between the specified start and end times).
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 26 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 27 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“.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 28 17. Timer control Call the menu ☞ 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 ...
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 29 17. Timer control 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 30 18. Special functions Picture format Call the menu ☞ F1 The function "Picture format" is available only on TV sets with the aspect ratio 16:9. Calling the picture format3) function: 16:9 full picture Zoom Standard 4:3 Standard 4:3 Panorama 16:9 Vollbild + — + — Panorama + 16:9 full picture 3) This menu item is available only on TV sets with a 16:9 screen. 30 • Briefly press the F1 key to display the pop-up menu for special picture functions.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 31 18. Special functions Zoom Call the menu The following description applies only to TV sets with a 4:3 screen. F1 Calling the zoom function: • Briefly press function key „F1“ The small window "Zoom" is displayed at the bottom left corner of the screen. • The zoom factor can now be adjusted with the - + key. The new zoom factor is stored until it is changed again and can be recalled at any time with the „F1“ key. - 18.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 32 19. 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 30 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 33 19.1 Activating the EPG NexTView Call the menu The EPG function can be switched on by pressing the keys "F3" if an EPG programme position is defined in the menu (see below). F3 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).
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 34 19.2 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 30 minutes.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 35 19.3 Using NexTView Call the menu NexTView Once all of the data have been collected, pressing the "F3" key displays the NexTView programme guide, showing the programme currently running on this programme position.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 36 Call the menu 19.3 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 37 19.3 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 38 Call the menu 20. Setting the language and country ☞ In a menu with two asterisks (**), the settings 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 39 21. 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 40 Call the menu MENU OK 009 MDR 008 SW 3 Picture-Volume 007 N24 006 PRO 7 AV devices 005 RTL Station table 004 SAT 1 003 Bayern 3 Timer 002 ZDF Configuration 001 ARD TV-Menü : select, OK: go to settings. Channel 6 Frequency 182.31 MHz Scan operation 21. Programming stations b) Station search The station search function permits you to search for specific stations if you do not know their channel number or frequency.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 41 21. Programming stations Call the menu wish to replace with the new station). • Move the cursor to „Frequency/Channel“. • Press the „OK“ key. • 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 42 Call the menu 22. Station logo 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 43 23. Sorting stations Call the menu 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 MENU TV-Menü • 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 44 24. 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 45 24. AV devices Call the menu Data Logic video recorder „Data Logic“ is a system which permits a dialogue i between the TV set and a video recorder. This „intelligent“ system provides such functions as: - Automatic transfer of the settings for terrestrial and cable stations to the video recorder. - One-touch recording: the video recorder records the programme you are currently watching. - Automatic switching to the AV programme position.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 46 Call the menu MENU OK Connect as follows: Picture-Volume AV devices Back of TV set EURO1 IIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIII EURO2 IIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIII Station table TV-Menü Timer Front of TV set 2) Configuration Change value with + and Confirm with OK DVD/Videorec. 1: Signal OUT Data Logic OK RGB off 24. AV devices Some AV devices may use the composite colour signal for recording and playing back, while using the RGB signal to display the menus.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 47 25. Initial programme position Call the menu 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 ☞ In a menu with two asterisks (**), the settings for this menu item cannot be changed.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 48 26. Setting the operating scope The operating scope of the TV set can be set to three different levels in order to make it easier to find the functions you need in the many possible menus. The operating scope of the TV set is indicated by one, two or three asterisks (*). 1 The motto here is "just watching TV". It is not possible to open the TV menu.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 49 26. Setting the operating scope 2 In the operating scope with two asterisks, you can control your TV set to suit your personal tastes. There is a simple TV menu. All functions available with one asterisk can be used, and the following additional functions are available: Call the menu MENU - Childlock - Timer control (sleep timer) - Automatic station search - Transfer of data from the TV station table to a DataLogic video recorder.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 50 27. Operation without the remote control unit + F - P + – 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. P The TV controls are located at the front of the set underneath a cover which can be opend with the fingernails. Switching on Press the main switch on the TV set to switch to standby mode.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 51 28. Technical data 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) Power consumption (to CENELEC/TC 59 X) Music output power to DIN 45324 into 4Ω( at 1 kHz (sinusoidal power) Power consumption: Bristol-72 ca. 105 W 2 x 12 W (2 x 8 W) Bristol-82 ca.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 52 29. Options • Satellite upgrade kit 085 NL 1018 similar to the above, but also capable of receiving ADR (Astra Digital Radio) stations. • DVB-S digital upgrade kit 027 NL 1119 (CI) for the reception of digital TV and radio stations from a satellite. The upgrade kit is installed in the TV set and no additional remote control is needed.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 53 30. 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 54 32. 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. Code The settings for the childlock are protected by a 4digit numerical code which you can set a desired. Write down or remember the code you define.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 55 32. Glossary Tone settings You can switch the tone settings between „Normal“ and „Speech“. Noise reduction This setting can be used to improve the quality of pictures with „snow“ or other noise resulting from poor reception conditions. Depending on the amount of interference, various correction facilities are available and the noise reduction can be set individually for each programme position.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 56 32. Glossary such as camcorders and video recorders. 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 57 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 58 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.
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 59 Problem You are playing back a film in 16:9 format from an AV device, but it appears on the screen in 4:3 format. Possible cause • You have not set the aspect ratio for the AV programme position correctly The menu of a con• The AV device was entered in nected AV device the TV menu with the signal (such as a DVD playtype "Composite video blaner) is not displayed king and sync" (CVBS). on the screen of the TV set.
4 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 60 Index Additional devices (see AV devices) . . . . . . . . 44 Aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Automatic station search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Automatic zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 AV devices, connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 AV programme position . . . . . . . 25,37,45,47,54 AV playback, devices without switching voltage 16 AV playback, devices with switching voltage . .
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 61 Index Info (Information) (see "Help") . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Initial programme position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Interests (see NexTView) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,36 Language in TV menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Mark-by-mark scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Marks, deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Marks, overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Marks, setting in Teletext . . . .
604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 62 Index Station selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,9,50 Station table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Stations, deleting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Stations, moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Stations, moving, copying, deleting . . . . . . . . 43 Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Summer time (see "Time settings"). . . . . . . . . .
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604 47 2017.A1 23.09.2004 14:45 Uhr Seite 64 Service Centre Training Centre Administration and development Storage/Dispatch Mecablitz production TV production Plastics technology Metz - Werke GmbH & Co. KG - Zirndorf near Nürnberg Core competence in the areas of electronics and plastics technology to form the basis of the excellent reputation of the Metz Werke that has been built up throughout the world over a period of many decades.