Grundig 40 VLE 8130 BG manual ­2 English

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4Setup AND SAFETY

6General information

6Special features of your television­ set

7 Receiving digital channels

7 Important notes on environmental protection

8Connection and preparation

8Connecting the antenna and power cord

9 Inserting batteries into the remote­ control

10 Overview

10Connections on the television set

11Controls on the television set

12The remote control – Main functions

13The remote control – All functions

14Settings

14Initial set-up and tuning television­ channels

14Selecting language, country and operating mode

15Tuning the television channels from satellite (DVB-S)

17 Tuning terrestrial television channels (DVB-T)

17Tuning television channels from the cable provider (DVB-C)

18Changing the program table for the digital channels

20Picture settings

21Sound settings

23Television - OPERATION

23Basic functions

24Zoom function

24 Eco mode

24Zapping function

24Electronic TV guide

25Changing the picture format

26HOME NETWORK

26 Network connection

31Playback the video, music and image files with home network connection

32vTuner internet radio

33 USB RECORDING

33 Information on recording and playing television programmes

33Possible limitations when using an external data medium

34Connecting external data media

34Settings for USB recording

36″Pausing” time shift programmes

36Recording programmes

37Presetting programmes to be recorded

39Playback

39Deleting programmes in the recording list

40USB OPERATION

40File formats

41Connecting external data media

42The file browser

42Settings in the USB setup menu

43Basic playback functions

44Additional playback functions

45Teletext OPERATION

45TOP text or FLOF text mode

45Additional functions

46Convenience functions

46Opening the SETTINGS menu

46Language settings

47Setting the date and time

47Timer settings

48Parental control settings

49Updating software

49Restoring the television to the default settings

50OPERATION USING EXTERNAL

DEVICES

50 DIGI LINK

50The DIGI LINK functions on your television

51Device operation

52High definition ­HD ready

52Connection options

53Connecting external devices

54Using a DVD player, DVD recorder,­ video recorder or set-top box

54Headphones

55Hi-fi system/AV receiver

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Contents LCD TV ­2 English Operation with a Common Interface Special settingsLNB settings Settings for motorised antennas DiSEqC English ­3­4 English English ­5 You can record any digital TV channels you choose Special features of your ­television setGeneral information ­6 EnglishEnglish ­7 Receiving digital channelsImportant notes on environmental protection Connection and preparation Connecting the antenna and power cordPlug the power cord into a wall socket Antenna­ socket »SATELLITE« on the televi- sion set And/orEnglish ­9 Inserting batteries into the ­remote controlEnvironmental note Optical Out Connections on the television setPb Pr ­10 EnglishVideo Controls on the television setPC Audio English ­11­12 English Remote control Main functionsNavigation in the menus English ­13 Remote control ­All functions Various settings Initial set-up and tuning ­television channelsSelecting language, country and operating mode HelpAdvanced installation Tuning the television channels from satellite DVB-SEasy installation English ­15­16 English Select the »Active Antenna Power« with »V« or »Λ« Tuning terrestrial television channels DVB-TTuning television channels from the cable provider DVB-C English ­17­18 English Changing the program table for the digital channelsSelecting channel lists Deleting channels Creating lists of favouritesSorting channels in the favourite list Skipping channelsAs from DVB-T receivers or DVD players­ Picture settingsSetting­ on the right side ­20 EnglishSound settings SRS TruSurround XT Exiting the settingSoundeffects EqualizerBasic functions Zapping function Eco modeZoom function Electronic TV guideChanging the picture format Network connection Wired network connectionWired network settings Automatic connectionManual connection English ­27Wireless network connection ­28 EnglishEnglish ­29 Wireless network settingsManual connection ­30 English Select the Digital Media Server English ­31Other playback functions VTuner internet radioStart playback ­32 EnglishGrundig has no influence on ­ these restrictions Possible limitations when using an external data mediumInformation on recording and playing television programmes English ­33Selecting the menu Connecting external data mediaSettings for USB recording For example, external hard disksSelecting external data media Switching on automatic previewTesting the external data medium Selecting a partition on the external data mediumOne-touch programme recording ″Pausing time shift ­ programmesRecording programmes ­36 EnglishRecording a programme from the channel list Presetting programmes to be recordedUsing the electronic TV guide English ­37By manual data entry Editing recording data in the ­ timer menuDeleting a timer ­38 EnglishPlayback Deleting programmes in the recording listAudio data File formatsVideo data Image dataDevices­ in EN 55022/EN 55024 is not possible Connecting external ­ data media»USB« socket of the television set English ­41Settings in the USB ­ setup menu File browserEnglish 43­ Switch to the folder/file list with »OK«Basic playback functions Additional playback ­ functions TOP text or Flof text mode Additional functionsOpening the Settings menu Language settingsEntering the switch-off time ­ sleep timer Setting the date and timeTimer settings Switch-on timerParental control settings Convenience functions Changing the PIN code Restoring the television to the default settingsUpdating software Locking television channelsDigi Link functions on your television English ­51 Switching the device to standbyDevice operation High definition ­HD ready This ensures that you can view digital HdtvWith analogue video signal­ progressive Connecting external devicesWith digital audio/video signals Connection optionsHeadphones Playing the audio signal via the ­ HiFi system Connecting the hi-fi system/­ AV receiverSetting the audio format Hi-fi system/AV receiverSettings for PC mode Connecting a PCSelecting presets for the PC ­56 EnglishInserting the CA module What is a Common Interface?Access control for CI module and smart card English ­57Select a satellite with »V« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirm ­58 EnglishBe changed LNB settingsPress »MENU« to end the setting. English 59­ Received­ with »«, »«, »V« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirm Settings for motorised antennas DiSEqCUser mode ­60 EnglishExpert mode English ­61Scan is complete as soon as Searching for digital terrestrial TV channels automatically­62 English Setting all analogue television channels Tuning analogue television channels­Switching the television to ­analogue reception Searching for digital terrestrial TV channels manually­64 English PresetTo select the preferred setting­ English ­65 Changing stored analogue channels­Selecting a channel list Skipping television channels Exiting the settingsEntering channel names 8 digit maximum ­66 EnglishEnglish ­67 Displaying signal informationFor digital channels only Open the menu with »MENU« Technical data ­68 EnglishRecycled Service information for retailersEnvironmental note English 69­Troubleshooting ­70 English

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