Grundig 26 VLE 8100 BG manual Changing the picture format

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Changing the picture format

The television automatically switches to the 16:9 format if this format is detected via the SCART socket.

1Select the picture format with » «.

The picture format (for example »16:9«) is displayed.

You can choose between the following

picture­ formats:

»4:3« format

The picture is shown in 4:3 format.

»Auto« format

The picture format is automatically switched to »16:9« for 16:9 programmes.

The picture format is automatically switched to »4:3« for 4:3 programmes.

»Overscan« format

In this mode, HD pictures are not cropped by the HDMI sockets or component sockets, and are displayed in their original size. This only applies in HDMI mode and for resolutions of 720p or above.

»16:9« and »14:9« formats

For programmes in 4:3 format, the picture is stretched horizontally if the »16:9« format or »14:9« format is selected.

The picture geometry is stretched horizontally.

With actual 16:9 input sources (from a set-top box on the SCART socket) the picture fills the screen completely and with the correct ­geometry.

»Subtitle« format

If you cannot see the subtitles at the bottom of the screen, select »Subtitle«.

»LetterBox« format

The letterbox format is especially suitable for programmes in 16:9 format.

The black borders which are usually at the top and bottom of the screen are eliminated, 4:3 pic- tures fill the screen.

The transmitted pictures are enlarged, but are slightly cropped at the top and bottom. The pic- ture geometry remains unchanged.

»Panorama« format

This setting is suitable for films in an especially wide format.

During programmes in 4:3 format, the picture is stretched horizontally if the »Panorama« function is selected. The picture geometry is stretched horizontally.

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Contents LCD TV ­2 English LNB settings Settings for motorised antennas DiSEqC Special settingsOperation with a Common Interface English ­3­4 English English ­5 General information Special features of your ­television setYou can record any digital TV channels you choose ­6 EnglishImportant notes on environmental protection Receiving digital channelsEnglish ­7 Plug the power cord into a wall socket Connecting the antenna and power cordConnection and preparation Antenna­ socket »SATELLITE« on the televi- sion set And/orEnvironmental note Inserting batteries into the ­remote controlEnglish ­9 Pb Pr Connections on the television setOptical Out ­10 EnglishPC Audio Controls on the television setVideo English ­11Navigation in the menus Remote control Main functions­12 English All functions Remote control ­English ­13 Selecting language, country and operating mode Initial set-up and tuning ­television channelsVarious settings HelpEasy installation Tuning the television channels from satellite DVB-SAdvanced installation English ­15­16 English Tuning television channels from the cable provider DVB-C Tuning terrestrial television channels DVB-TSelect the »Active Antenna Power« with »V« or »Λ« English ­17Selecting channel lists Changing the program table for the digital channels­18 English Sorting channels in the favourite list Creating lists of favouritesDeleting channels Skipping channelsSetting­ on the right side Picture settingsAs from DVB-T receivers or DVD players­ ­20 EnglishSound settings Soundeffects Exiting the settingSRS TruSurround XT EqualizerBasic functions Zoom function Eco modeZapping function Electronic TV guideChanging the picture format Wired network settings Wired network connectionNetwork connection Automatic connectionEnglish ­27 Manual connection­28 English Wireless network connectionManual connection Wireless network settingsEnglish ­29 ­30 English English ­31 Select the Digital Media ServerStart playback VTuner internet radioOther playback functions ­32 EnglishInformation on recording and playing television programmes Possible limitations when using an external data mediumGrundig has no influence on ­ these restrictions English ­33Settings for USB recording Connecting external data mediaSelecting the menu For example, external hard disksTesting the external data medium Switching on automatic previewSelecting external data media Selecting a partition on the external data mediumRecording programmes ″Pausing time shift ­ programmesOne-touch programme recording ­36 EnglishUsing the electronic TV guide Presetting programmes to be recordedRecording a programme from the channel list English ­37Deleting a timer Editing recording data in the ­ timer menuBy manual data entry ­38 EnglishDeleting programmes in the recording list PlaybackVideo data File formatsAudio data Image data»USB« socket of the television set Connecting external ­ data mediaDevices­ in EN 55022/EN 55024 is not possible English ­41File browser Settings in the USB ­ setup menuBasic playback functions Switch to the folder/file list with »OK«English 43­ Additional playback ­ functions Additional functions TOP text or Flof text modeLanguage settings Opening the Settings menuTimer settings Setting the date and timeEntering the switch-off time ­ sleep timer Switch-on timerParental control settings Updating software Restoring the television to the default settingsConvenience functions Changing the PIN code Locking television channelsDigi Link functions on your television Device operation Switching the device to standbyEnglish ­51 This ensures that you can view digital Hdtv High definition ­HD readyWith digital audio/video signals Connecting external devicesWith analogue video signal­ progressive Connection optionsWith S-Video signal Using the Scart socket ­ FBAS/RGB signalWith an analogue TV signal Activating a decoderHi-fi system/AV receiver HeadphonesSelecting presets for the PC Connecting a PCSettings for PC mode ­56 EnglishAccess control for CI module and smart card What is a Common Interface?Inserting the CA module English ­57­58 English Select a satellite with »V« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirmPress »MENU« to end the setting. English 59­ LNB settingsBe changed User mode Settings for motorised antennas DiSEqCReceived­ with »«, »«, »V« or »Λ« and press »OK« to confirm ­60 EnglishEnglish ­61 Expert mode­62 English Searching for digital terrestrial TV channels automaticallyScan is complete as soon as Switching the television to ­analogue reception Tuning analogue television channels­Setting all analogue television channels Searching for digital terrestrial TV channels manuallyTo select the preferred setting­ Preset­64 English Selecting a channel list Changing stored analogue channels­English ­65 Entering channel names 8 digit maximum Exiting the settingsSkipping television channels ­66 EnglishFor digital channels only Open the menu with »MENU« Displaying signal informationEnglish ­67 ­68 English Technical dataEnvironmental note Service information for retailersRecycled English 69­­70 English Troubleshooting