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1. OK 4 Select Automatic search and confirm with OK You get a table for the automatic program search 5 Select Change search settings and confirm with OK Follow the menus Change search settings Please define the scope of channels to search for Type of signal Analog DVB T Search Channel search Channels all A Mark i Info lt P select and M Back press OK to proceed E End 6 Specify whether you want to search for digital DVB T or analog stations In DVB T you can select a channel search fast station search or a frequency search In addition you can have all stations or only new ones searched for 7 Confirm your selection with OK 8 Specify from which program place the stations are to be stored and confirm with OK 9 Select Start search Notes e The frequency search option is to be preferred only in exceptional cases such as in the event of deviations from the standardized channels e If you have purchased a CI module please insert it before you start the search because only then will the provider s coded programs be recognized and stored You can insert and use two CI modules in the two slots simultaneously e If you change the Cl module or insert an additional one later you have to run a new station search so that the stations of the new provider can be found and stored e Which of the programs of the provider you can watch in the end depends on which program package2. Side with the Provider s brand logo Smart card Please also observe the installation instructions enclosed with the Smartcard 3 Push the Cl module carefully contact side first into one of the two slots labeled Common Interface The side printed with the provider s logo must face left or up 31789_001 DVB_T_V3_GB 8 New CI module plugged After plugging a new Cl module and switching on the TV set the following dialog box appears Autom channel search Your TV set has detected a new Cl module This requires a program search for all new receivable programs Oo Eject button A lt gt WV Press OK to proceed E End After pressing the OK button the wizard for the automatic station search is started Please check the suggested search parameters there Continue with the section Automatic station search on page 7 Default for DVB subtitles If the station provider offers DVB subtitles you can have these displayed permanently or suppress the display You can also choose between Translation or subtitles for the persons with hearing impediments 1 Call the TV menu with the M button 2 Select the Settings line and confirm with Signal Box Make sure the module is not inserted skew Do not use force The eject button is pressed out when the module snaps in OK 3 Select the line DVD subtitles and confirm Removing the CI module with OK You can remove your Common I
3. and coded TV stations which are broadcasted terrestrially This reception module also allows reception of digitally broadcast radio stations if this feature is offered by the station providers For coded stations you only need a Common Interface module and a Smartcard from the program provider Both are available from dealers Digital TV and radio stations usually offer not only a better sound and picture quality than conventional analog stations but also provide numerous additional functions which are explained in this manual Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly in order to make the best possible use of all your receiver s functions You will find an explanation of the terminology used herein at the end of the manual in the Index chapter 31789_001 DVB_T_V3_GB 3 General information Range of stations How many and which stations you can receive essentially depends on your location and your antenna system e g roof antenna or indoor antenna Ask your dealer to find out which is the best antenna for your location The digital TV upgrade kit 2 T Cl offers you the following advantages e All terrestrially received digital and analog stations are shown in a station table e All stations can be called with one common remote control e Support of Dolby Digital e Support of EPG the electronic program guide e The digital programs can be recorded with aVCR e Reception of coded stations Pay TV P
4. 2seav7e0001 Ml 31789_001 DVB_T_V3_GB Digital TV retrofit kit 2 CI Operating instructions Accessories LOEWE 13 11 2003 15 27 Uhr Contents Welcome General information Connecting antenna Determining antenna position aligning the antenna Connections on rear of unit Digital audio output Initial start up Preparing for initial installation Automatic station search and store Inserting the Common Interface module Removing the Cl module Default for DVB subtitles Digital radio stations search and store Manual station setting Daily handling Changing stations with the station table Status display DVB subtitles Picture in picture PIP Electronic Program Guide EPG Playing radio stations Calling the Cl module menu What to do when malfunctions 12 13 their causes and remedies Index 31789_001 DVB_T_V3_GB 2 10 11 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 14 DO pas DIGITAL Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved AM Digital Video C Broadcasting 13 11 2003 15 27 Uhr Welcome Thank you for and congratulations on choosing the Loewe Digital TV upgrade kit 2 T Cl This integrated digital receiver module with two slots for Common Interface modules Cl enable you to receive a number of free digital
5. PB AVI 10 CNN INT B 0 11 RTL D 1 EURONEWS 12 SKYNEWS J 2 EURONEWS 13 EUROSPRT J 3 TVC INT D 14 EUROSPRT fg 4 ANDALUC B 15 ARTE D 5 CANAL CA B 16 ARTE D 6 ETB SAT D 17 TV5 EURO BB 0 9 Programme selection _ A Select and Change programs i Info lt or gt press OK Favourite programs M Back wy to proceed Change sorting E End You can change this sorting to e alphabetical e in bouquets e back to numerical To change the sorting please press the blue button on your remote control The alphabetical sorting now appears ANDALUC BLOOM ARD BLOOM TV ARD BR ARTE g BR3 W ASTRA BR ALPHA AVI BR ALPHA AV2 AVS CANAL B CHAMBER BBC WORLD CNBC D BIBEL TV CNN INT B ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ A Select and Change programs i Info lt ok press OK Favourite programs M Back wy to proceed e Change sorting E End The bouquet sorting appears when you press the button again 31789_001 DVB_T_V3_GB 10 1 CANAL FRANCE 5 B EUROSPRT i LCP 2 TV5 5 ARD r TV5EURO ARTE Pl ARD K 3 CANAL SATELLIT ARTE CNN CNN INT P 4 C SAT RTL EURONEWS H 0 9 Bouquet selection _ A Selectand Change programs i Info lt 0K gt press OK Favourite programs M Back wy to proceed Change sorting E End Sorting according to bouquet lists the stations in groups of providers Every entry is explained by a symbol to the right D Digital station Favorite station fay Child protected stati
6. Spheros 42 HD the digital audio signal O j is output at the OUT DIGITAL socket OR SERVICE 210 GRL 2 Settings VGA DIG OUT You can set the digital sound format in AUDIO IN the TV menu Sound Digital DVB o ios ee Audio Output if available If Automatic is AUDIO OUT set the highest value digital sound on offer is OL output at the digital audio output If you have a z connected a unit which can only handle PCM stereo sound select Only PCM Antenna socket terrestrial DVB T DIGITAL TV COMMON INTERFACE SUBWOOFER BA STAND Function is not available when Auro Certos connected COM DIGITAL TV This connection Connect antenna E ane illustration shows me a di is intended for cable system analog equipment variations are possible depending future applications on the unit model 31789_001 DVB_T_V3_GB 5 13 11 2003 15 27 Uhr Connections on rear of unit Slots for Common Articos 55 Interface modules DIG DUT DIGITAL TV LLJ Q lt h ea LLJ Z O YU COM DIGITAL TV This connection is intended for Digital sound output 1 IN VHF UHF COMPONENT AUDIO IN3 IN OUT DIGITAL PIP VHF UHF J SYSTEM IR AUDIO SERVICE Rce LNK N on AV 3 RGB YUV L Connect antenna Digital sound output 2 J cable system analog future applications 31789_001 DVB_T_V3_GB 6 13 11 2003 15 27 Uh
7. an store all digital radio stations or Only new radio stations 31789_001 DVB_T_V3_GB 9 You can search for channels or frequencies Follow the wizard 5 Finally enter from which program place the found stations are to be stored 6 Press the OK button You now get a summary of the settings you have made 7 Select the line Start search 8 Start the search with OK If radio stations have been found and stored you get a station table at the end Manual station setting You can also search for and store stations manually However detailed knowledge is necessary for manual programming 1 Activate the appropriate menu depending on whether you want to set TV or radio stations in the respective mode TV or Radio with the M button 2 Select Settings Stations in the TV menu or Radio Stations in the Radio menu 3 Select the item Manual adjustment 4 Then enter the necessary setting parameters for every menu item You can get explanations of the individual menu items when the i button is shown in the menu and you press this button on the remote control Note Several radio and TV stations can be broadcast on every channel 13 11 2003 15 27 Uhr Daily handling Changing stations with the station table The station table shows the currently stored stations in numerical order Channel overview TV Numerical AVS 7 RADIO T AV3 8 RADIOSE fy AV2 9 TMSAT L
8. eased Smartcard of the program provider is required Conditional Access System CA System A CA system codes and decodes digital programs A program provider scrambles encodes his programs for licensing or financial reasons for broadcasting The signal is decoded again in the terminating device for example by a suitable CI module There are various CA system providers Almost all of them have been ported to the Cl i e the appropriate Cl modules are available DVB T Digital Video Broadcast Terrestrial Digital TV Transmission Terrestrial Standard for digital TV used in Europe and other countries 31789_001 DVB_T_V3_GB 14 EPG Electronic Program Guide your TVs electronic program guide Smartcard A released Smartcard from the appropriate program provider is necessary for decoding coded DVB programs Digital TV and Digital Radio The Smartcard authorizes the user to decode a certain program package C N Carrier to Noise Signal to noise ratio The greater the pointer bar or number the better the reception signal quality 13 11 2003 15 27 Uhr Printed in Germany 11 03 1 0 Subject to modification
9. ection Connection and initial start up You can check whether the module and card are inserted correctly by having the Cl module settings displayed see page 11 If no information is displayed for Cl module Smartcard or Cl software the module and card are not installed correctly Insert the module and card correctly and repeat the program search see page 7 Message Transmission break The program is not available at present Message Please wait Loewe Hotline If you are still unable to resolve the problem please contact your dealer or the Loewe Hotline Telephone 49 0 1801 222 563 93 Fax 49 0 9261 99 500 Internet www loewe de E mail www loewe de contact section 31789_001 DVB_T_V3_GB 13 Important data are being stored This may take a few seconds Please do not switch the set off during this time 13 11 2003 15 27 Uhr Index CI module Common Interface A Cl module is a decoder module for digital TV and radio programs according to the CI standard To show the coded programs a released Smartcard of the program provider is required in addition to a Cl module A Cl module for digital TV and radio stations if often also referred to as CICAM Common Interface Conditional Access Module Common Interface Cl Standardized interface for accommodating interchangeable CI modules For receiving and showing coded digital TV and radio programs an appropriate CI module with a rel
10. f the radio station provider offers different language and sound options the green Select language sound button is visible in the radio menu When you press this you are shown the playback options available for the current program Calling the CI module menu Here you can call information about the plugged Common Interface module and Smartcard To do this call the TV menu select the Settings line and then the item Cl Module I II xxx The content of this menu depends on the respective Cl module provider Note This menu is only available with digital programs 13 11 2003 15 27 Uhr What to do when Malfunctions their causes and remedies Problem Possible cause and remedy No reception with active antenna Activate the supply voltage see page 4 chapter Connecting antennae Picture and sound interference block formation Optimize the position or alignment of the reception antenna see page 4 Message No signa An antenna signal is unavailable Possible causes e The antenna cable is not connected or not connected to the right socket IN VHF UHF e The antenna system is not connected correctly Check your settings e The antenna is not aligned correctly or reception is impaired e g antenna iced over or covered by snow indoor antenna in wrong position for an active antenna the supply voltage of 5 Volt is missing Message Stations no longer available The s
11. ion table for your digital programs You can activate and use them as usual by pressing the button on your remote control now soon 11 00 12 00 13 00 14 00 15 00 09 02 EINS FES Jenseits der Liebe 09 05 ZDF ZDF SPORTextra Ski Weltcup Finale 09 30 WDR Hart aber fair das Reizthema 10 00 SW BW Fliege 10 00 SAT 1 Hallo Onkel Doc 10 00 ORB ABENDJOURNAL 10 00 HR Regionalexpress 10 15 3SAT Nachtcaf 10 15 EINS MUX Abenteuer Wildnis 11 00 Select and Record i Info memorize Day Thu 13 03 now T Detail lt gt with OK Topics all topics M Menu Programs all E End Recording programs If you have connected a VCR to your TV you can record digital and analog TV programs It is preferable to use the record function red button in the EPG Detailed instructions for handling video recorders can be found in your VCR or Loewe TV operating manual You can record a digitally transmitted program and watch an analog program at the same time or vice versa Playing radio stations To play radio station first call up radio mode Radio mode 1 BBC Screen shutdown in 06 seconds Staton AW Screen shutdown off i Info Station table Previous station M Menu Q gt i TV mod Volume lt gt Scan stations E moas Language sound selection w EPG Call the station table by pressing the OK button You can then call sort and rename radio stations etc exactly the same as for TV stations I
12. n optimum when as constant and high a value as possible large bar is displayed for the signal quality and signal strength Align the antenna to a maximum bar numeric value e If no signal is found in the set channel the frequency search starts automatically within the selected band VHF or UHF 7 Check other channels on which digital programs are broadcasted terrestrially in your area one after another Align the antenna using the weakest station to as constant as possible and maximum bar numeric value Note After the antenna has been positioned and aligned we recommend the Automatic station search and store function to search for all stations see page 7 13 11 2003 15 27 Uhr Connections on rear of unit Signal Box Spheros 42 HD COM DIGITAL TV R 1 J Antenna socket terrestrial DVB T PB COMPONENT IN Ae ot ae DIGIFAL ete AV1 AV2 AV3 RGB RGB YUV A REI NE PIP UHFVHF SERVICE ace UNk wz SYSTEM VGA DISPLAY gS Connect antenna Digital cable system analog sound output VHF UHF ae Digital audio output Slots for Common Interface modules Digital sound You can use the digital audio signals which Digital sound output 1 output 2 your TV receives for playing or recording the sound by an external audio system The digital audio output on the DVB T module see fig page 5 6 only outputs the sound of TV set the digital TV or radio station if available DIN In the
13. nment or determination of the suitable installation location of the antenna your TV set has an indicator for the signal quality C N and signal strength Level Ask your dealer on which channels and frequency bands VHF or UHF digital TV programs are broadcasted Several digital programs are transmitted on one channel Choosing a TV channel 1 Call the TV menu with the M button TV menu Standard settings Picture Sound zap2text Connections Settings gt A i Info lt Q gt M Back V E End 2 Select the Settings line and confirm with OK 3 Select the Channels line and confirm with OK 4 Select the Set manually line and confirm with OK Manual station programming Range VHF UHF Cable DVB T Channel E 56 Frequency 754 00 MHz Name ARD Bandwidth 8 MHz C N 99 M Level 38 il A i Info 4O Store M Back V Search E End 5 For digital programs select Range DVB T Enter the appropriate channel number with the numeric buttons The corresponding bandwidth 7 or 8 MHz is set depending on the channel and country o Notes e The bandwidth should only be adapted in exceptional cases if for example frequency conversion takes place in house distribution systems e g from UHF to VHF or vice versa e Ifyou receive a digital program the signal quality C N and the signal strength Level is displayed by a black bar numeric value The antenna alignment or position is at a
14. nterface Subtitles off module to receive encrypted channels on for impaired hearing gt another TV set asi Ls for translation 1 Switch off your TV at the power switch A i Info 2 Press in the eject button on the slide in lt Q gt M Back module the module jumps out v E End If you select Subtitles off there is only a display in the status bar See page 11 for showing subtitles again 3 Pull the module out of the set 13 11 2003 15 27 Uhr Initial start up Digital radio stations search and store Your receiver can receive and play radio programs in high quality as well as TV programs Note Digital radio programs are not broadcasted in the DVB T standard in all regions at present Radio stations are stored in a separate station table You can search for and store digital radio stations in Radio menu 1 Select radio mode 2 Call the Radio menu with the M button and select the Radio stations line 3 Confirm with OK Radio mode 1 BBC Screen shutdown in 06 seconds Station av Screen shutdown off i Info Station table Previous station M Menu lt Q Volume lt gt Scan stations E TV mode Language sound selection Wy EPG 4 You can have the radio stations searched for automatically or manually Sound Radio stations gt Timer functions Time and date A i Info lt IQ gt M Back v E End In the Manual adjustment menu you can decide whether to search for
15. on Coded station Status display When you change to a digital station a status display appears for a few seconds which informs you about the program which is currently showing and about which options the program provider offers for this program Lol lba Language sound selection Time selection Time 27 Sport 1 F 09 00 In the bottom line you can see the name of the program Further display options which can be selected in TV menu Settings On screen displays are shown above it time reminder time switch off time etc The selection options which the program provider offers for this station are preceded by color button symbols or the T button red button green button yellow button blue button T button e Channel selection e Language Sound select e Time select e Child protection e DVB T subtitles If you press the color button or the T button while the status display is shown the appropriate selection menu is displayed below for example for the language sound selection Language sound selection german english Dolby Digital 5 1 A i Info lt Q gt v E End The subtitles of the status bar refer exclusively to the DVD subtitles and are not offered by all station providers Which options you see depends on the respective program provider Many program providers broadcast subtitles by teletext The status bar is displayed automatically when you change stations or when a ne
16. r Initial start up Preparing for initial installation e Make sure an antenna for the VHF UHF range is connected to the IN VHF UHF antenna socket With this antenna you can receive both digital and analog stations providing they are broadcasted in your area The antenna bridging cable must also then be plugged for analog stations e If your TV has been upgraded later with the Digital TV upgrade kit 2 T Cl we recommend you to perform the Programs Automatic Search function You can search for and store analog and digital DVB T programs Note The function Repeat initial start up deletes any stored programs and personal settings e Ifyou also want to receive coded stations the Common Interface module CI module and the appropriate Smartcard must be inserted in the slot of the TV set see the chapter Inserting the Common Interface module Automatic station search and store 1 Switch on your TV and if no menu is displayed call the TV menu by pressing the M button on the remote control 2 Select the Settings item and confirm with OK Note If you use an active terrestrial antenna this requires a supply voltage 5 Volt In this case select the Terrestrial Antenna line in the TV menu Press the OK button and then select yes 5 V 31789_001 DVB_T_V3_GB 7 Pressing the M button returns you to Settings 3 Select the Channels line and confirm with
17. remiere if available 13 11 2003 15 27 Uhr Connecting antenna Connect the antenna cable from the roof antenna to the antenna socket VHF UHF IN on the back of your TV set to receive digitally broadcast programs An indoor antenna can also be used under good reception conditions Passive and active room antennas are offered commercially In an active antenna the power is supplied via the antenna connection VHF UHF IN In the TV Menu Settings Terrestrial Antenna the supply voltage 5 Volt must be set accordingly It is advisable to use an antenna without directional characteristic If the location is outside the normal transmission range a directional antenna Yagi can also be used to improve the reception quality You can obtain more detailed information about receivable digital stations in your area from your dealer The plugged antenna bridge cable see fig on page 5 6 feeds the antenna signal to the second VHF UHF tuner with which you can receive additional analog TV stations If you have a picture in picture tuner PIP the antenna signal also has to be fed to this tuner plug plugged into the PIP socket Remove the antenna bridge cable fig page 5 or 6 and connect this terminal to the cable system if you want to receive analog TV programs from the cable network 31789_001 DVB_T_V3_GB 4 Determining antenna position and aligning the antenna For optimum alig
18. tored station data are no longer available Possible causes e The program has stopped working e The program has changed the transmission parameters e Repeat the automatic station search The picture in picture PIP function is not available 1 To watch two programs at once or to watch one an record another antenna signals must be fed to both antenna connections IN VHF UHF and VHF UHF 2 You are trying to watch two digital programs at the same time but you can only watch either two analog in PIP or one analog and one digital program simultaneously 3 The PIP function is only limitedly available or not available at all with certain coded programs have changed the Cl module and Smartcard but the stations of the new provider are unavailable in the station table In order to be able to watch the programs of the new provider after changing a CI module you have to run the station search again see page 7 Message Station coded 31789_001 DVB_T_V3_GB 12 The selected program cannot be decoded Possible causes e No suitable CI module is available or the module is not plugged correctly e The Smartcard is not plugged The station is not released 13 11 2003 15 27 Uhr Problem Possible cause and remedy No coded programs are shown in the station table although the Cl module and the Smartcard of the provider are used Cl module and or Smartcard are possibly not inserted correctly see the s
19. w program with different options to the previous program begins 13 11 2003 15 27 Uhr Daily handling Notes e Selection menus are only available as long as the status bar is displayed However you can call it again at any time by pressing the E button on your remote control e With built in Digital TV upgrade kit 2 T Cl simplified operation can no longer be set in the menu DVB subtitles e Call the status bar by pressing the E button if this is not already displayed e Press the T button if the status bar is visible Subtitles off gt Deutsch English Norwegian for ipaired hearing A i Info lt Q gt v E End Select the language and confirm with OK The default changes for the current pro gram e The selectable subtitle languages depend on the program provider e The automatic pre selection is determined by the menu language and the selection in the DVB Subtitle setting menu e Hide the menu by pressing the E button 31789_001 DVB_T_V3_GB 11 Picture in picture PIP You can watch two analog or one digital and one analog program on your screen at the same time Activate the function with the button PIP on your remote control You will find further information about the picture in picture function in your TV operating manual The subtitles can only be selected by the status bar in the main picture Electronic Program Guide EPG The electronic program guide also contains a stat
20. you have bought e To extend an existing station list we recommend you to activate the option search and store new stations only 10 Start the station search with OK The station search may take some time Do not make any entries or switch off the set during this time When the search has ended you will be shown the found and stored stations sorted in numerical order If you also want to search for and store analog programs press the M button Repeat the steps 5 to 10 Select Analog in step 5 and the transmission standard e g Autom BG After the station search has been completed hide the table by pressing the E button Station sorting You can change the automatic station sorting later at any time as you like 13 11 2003 15 27 Uhr Initial start up Inserting the Common Interface module In order to receive encrypted channels the Common Interface module CI module for the Smartcard has to be inserted in the appropriate slot of your TV If this is not already the case you have to insert it You will find the slots on the back of your Loewe TV set or on the front of the signal box in Spheros 42 HD 1 Switch off your TV set with the On Off switch on the TV 2 First push the Smartcard into the Cl module as far as possible The side with the golden contact chip neeeds to face the side of the module printed with the provider s logo Printed arrows show you how to insert the card Cl module
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