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Switching On and Off
The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set.
If you purchased this set in the United Kingdom, refer to page 63 for further instructions on plug wiring.
1Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.
Result: The standby indicator lights up on the front panel.
The main voltage is indicated on the rear of your set and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz.
2Press the POWER button on the front of the panel.
Result: The programme that you were watching last is reselected automatically.
3Press the numeric button (0~9) or channel up/down ( /
) button
on the remote control or button on the right side of the panel.
When you switch the set on for the very first time, you will be asked to choose language in which the menus are to be displayed (see page 14).
4To switch your set off, press the POWER button again.
Placing Your Television in Standby Mode
Your set can be placed in standby mode in order to reduce the power consumption. The standby mode can be useful when you wish to interrupt viewing temporarily (during a meal, for example).
1Press the POWER button on the remote control.
Result: The screen is turned off and a red standby indicator appears on the front of your set.
2To switch your set back on, simply press the POWER , numeric buttons (0~9) or channel up/down (
/
) button again.
Do not leave your set in standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on holiday, for example).
It is best to unplug the set from the mains and aerial.