Grundig Understanding Overscan and Picture Format Settings for Your Television

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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 Overview Setup and Safety General informationSettings Connection and preparationOperation with a Common Interface Special settings­4 English English ­5 You can record any digital TV channels you choose Special features of your ­television setGeneral information Important notes on environmental protection Receiving digital channelsReceive Connecting the antenna and power cordPlug the power cord into a wall socket Connection and preparationEnvironmental note Inserting batteries into the ­remote controlOptical Out Connections on the television setPb Pr Video Controls on the television setPC Audio Navigation in the menus Remote control Main functionsAll functions Remote control ­Help Initial set-up and tuning ­television channelsSelecting language, country and operating mode Various settingsStart the scan with »« green Tuning terrestrial television channels DVB-TTuning television channels from the cable provider DVB-C Select the »Active Antenna Power« with »V« or »Λ«Selecting channel lists »SOURCE SETUP« menu appearsSignal appears­ Changing the program table for the digital channelsSkipping channels Creating lists of favouritesSorting channels in the favourite list Deleting channelsAs from DVB-T receivers or DVD players­ Picture settingsSetting­ on the right side Sound settings Equalizer Exiting the settingSoundeffects SRS TruSurround XTBasic functions Electronic TV guide Eco modeZoom function Zapping functionChanging the picture format Automatic connection Wired network connectionWired network settings Network connectionManual connection »NETWORK SETTINGS« menu is displayedWireless network connection Manual connection Wireless network settings­28 English English ­29 Select the Digital Media ServerOther playback functions VTuner internet radioStart playback Grundig has no influence on ­ these restrictions Possible limitations when using an external data mediumInformation on recording and playing television programmes For example, external hard disks Connecting external data mediaSettings for USB recording Selecting the menuSelecting a partition on the external data medium Switching on automatic previewTesting the external data medium Selecting external data mediaMedium­ ″Pausing time shift ­ programmesRecording programmes One-touch programme recordingRecording a programme from the channel list Presetting programmes to be recordedUsing the electronic TV guide By manual data entry Editing recording data in the ­ timer menuDeleting a timer Deleting programmes in the recording list PlaybackImage data File formatsVideo data Audio dataDevices­ in EN 55022/EN 55024 is not possible Connecting external ­ data media»USB« socket of the television set File browser Settings in the USB ­ setup menuBasic playback functions Switch to the folder/file list with »OK«Additional playback ­ functions Additional functions TOP text or Flof text modeLanguage settings Opening the Settings menuSwitch-on timer Setting the date and timeTimer settings Entering the switch-off time ­ sleep timerParental control settings Locking television channels Restoring the television to the default settingsUpdating software Convenience functions Changing the PIN codeDigi Link functions on your television Device operation Switching the device to standbyThis ensures that you can view digital Hdtv High definition ­HD readyPresets »HDMI 1«, »HDMI 2«, »HDMI 3« or »HDMI4« Connecting external devicesWith digital audio/video signals With analogue video signal­ progressiveHeadphones Hi-fi system/AV receiver Connecting the hi-fi system/­ AV receiverSetting the audio format Playing the audio signal via the ­ HiFi systemOptions »Auto Ajust« for automatic PC configura- tion Connecting a PCSelecting presets for the PC Settings for PC modeCommon Interface CI is an interface for DVB receivers What is a Common Interface?Access control for CI module and smart card Inserting the CA moduleSelect Option Select Line »Source«»V« Searching for digital terrestrial TV channels manually Searching for digital terrestrial TV channels automaticallySetting all analogue television channels Tuning analogue television channels­Switching the television to ­analogue reception To select the preferred setting­ Entering channel names 8 digit maximum Selection­ is still possible using the number ­buttonsChanging stored analogue channels­ Selecting a channel listExiting the settings For digital channels only Open the menu with »MENU« Displaying signal informationTechnical data Recycled Service information for retailersEnvironmental note Problem Possible cause Remedy Troubleshooting