Teletext

Teletext is an information system, broadcast by certain TV channels, which can be consulted much like a newspaper. It also provides sub-titles for people with hearing difficulties or those who are unfamiliar with the language in which a particular programme is being broadcast (cable networks, satellite channels, etc.).

Switch teletext on / off

To call up or exit from teletext.The main index page presents a list of items to which you have access. Each item has a corresponding 3 digit page number.

If the channel selected does not broadcast teletext, the message P100 is displayed and the screen stays black (in this case, exit from teletext and select another channel).

Selecting a teletext page

Use keys to or P to enter the page number required. E.g.:

page 120, type .The number is displayed in the top left-hand corner of the screen, the page counter starts searching and then the page is displayed. Repeat the procedure to consult another page.

If > xxx < flashes briefly or the counter continues searching, this means that the selected page is not broadcast. If this is the case, choose another number.

Direct access to an item

Coloured zones are displayed at the bottom of the screen.The 4 coloured keys are used to access the items or their corresponding pages.

The coloured zones flash when the page or the subject is not yet available

Stop the sequence of sub-pages

Certain pages have sub-pages which follow on automatically. Press the

key to disable and enable the sequence of sub-pages.The message

appears in the top left-hand corner of the screen.

Index

To return to the main index page (generally page 100).

Enlarging a page

Press this key to display the upper part, the lower part and then to return to the normal page size.

Reveal

Use this key to reveal / conceal hidden information (solutions to games).

Overlaying text on the TV picture

To activate / deactivate the screen overlay.

Favourite pages

For teletext programmes 0 to 29, you can store 4 favourite pages which you can then access via the coloured keys .

With the television in teletext mode

Press the key.The “L” symbol and a red rectangle is displayed at the bottom of the screen (the 1st time, the 4 rectangles are displayed in colour). Enter the 1st page number required.

Press the green key and enter the 2nd page number. Repeat the operation for the yellow and the blue keys.

To end programming, press the key for 3 seconds.The 4 rectangles are displayed in white, the pages are stored.

Press the key to leave the favourite pages.The previous subjects reappear at the bottom of the screen.

To use the stored pages when in teletext mode, press the key and select one of the coloured keys.