Technicolor - Thomson ITC250 Other information, Connecting an amplifier, About NexTView Link

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Other information

Connecting an amplifier

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Video recorder

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You can connect an amplifier and 2 speakers to replace your television’s side speakers: Connect your television’s left L and right R CINCH sockets to the amplifier’s L and R inputs. Configure the set as follows (see page 12):

Sound menu

Set menu

 

Sound type: Stereo

Left/Right speakers: External

 

Sound mode: Normal

Subwoofer: None

 

The television’s side speakers and subwoofer are now disabled. Adjust the volume using the

 

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amplifier.

 

 

Connecting a video recorder

To obtain optimum picture quality, use a SCART cable. However, you can also connect a video recorder to the television using the aerial socket.

Refer to the diagram on the inside cover at the end of the manual, which illustrates how this is done.

If you connect a video recorder only via the aerial socket (without using the SCART socket), switch it on and play a tape.

Then use the Auto-updateoption of the Installation menu to search for the video recorder signal (refer to the Manual set-up section).

If you connect a video recorder via the aerial socket, you should assign channel 99 to it in order to improve the picture quality when tapes are being played and in pause mode. However, we recommend you connect your video recorder via the SCART socket, as it provides better picture and sound quality.

Copying cassettes

Connect the VCR recording unit to the AV2 socket. Connect the playing unit to the AV1 socket if a video recorder is being used or to the AV3 SCART or front panel CINCH sockets if a camcorder is being used.

About NexTView Link

NexTView Link is an “intelligent” link, which can be used to set up channels and as an easy way to set programmes for recording on a video recorder with the NexTView Link function or similar (Easy Link, Smart Link, Megalogic, etc.) from a television already set up. The video recorder should be connected to the AV1 socket using a Scart AVLink cable.

Important: If you’ve purchased your video recorder before 1997, it may not support the record feature.

Setting up channels

The NexTView Link can be used to automatically download the terrestrial and cable channels already stored in the television to the video recorder.They will be arranged in the same order on both items of equipment.

Refer to the instructions for your video recorder to find out how this is done.

Setting a programme to record

The NexTView Link function can also be used as an easy way of setting a programme to record from Program Info on your television (see paragraph “Recording a programme” on page 22).

Immediate recording

The NexTView Link function can be used to record what you are currently watching.You simply press the relevant button on the video recorder remote control (usually REC) and the recorder will automatically switch to the same channel as the television and start recording.

Refer to the instructions for your video recorder to find out the relevant button to press and for more information on the subject.

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Contents Contents Chapter Getting started SafetyImportant information CareGetting started Specific precautions for DLP TV setsUsing the remote control for other equipment Remote controlProgramming the remote control Manual programming Programming the volume control functionVideo recorder DVD player Satellite receiver Hi-fi system Adding a Learned Function Learning featureClearing a Learned Function Deleting ALL Learned FunctionsSwitching on Chapter Auto installationOrganiser Repeat this procedure to find other channels Manual installation option and press OKInstall Channel set-upChapter General operation General operation Configuring the sound settings Adjusting the soundHeadphone settings Advanced functionsAdvanced functions Adjusting the pictureGraphic equaliser Use Lamp & PositionPosition LampSetting the time Setting the timeProgramming the sleep timer Programming the wake-up timerOperation TV mode Accessing the Parental control menuParental control Locking the buttons on the front of the TV setPicture in picture PIP Split screen modeOverview menu Preferences Customising your televisionPreferences Install menu Configuring AV socketsSettings Teletext Accessing TeletextNavigator Other Teletext functions Defining search criteria, such as day and period time slot Program Info programme guideRecording a programme Storing a programmeChecking your selections in the Review screen Connecting active speakers Connecting headphonesOther information SocketsConnecting a video recorder Connecting an amplifierOther information About NexTView Link