Grundig GUVL1500 User's Manual
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1. Contrast Allows you to increase and decrease the contrast of the display Color Setting Temperature Select one of the following settings User Define Lets you adjust the R G B gain levels e 6500k Set the colour temperature to 6500k e 9300k Set the colour temperature to 9300k Auto Config Automatically adjusts the available options for the best viewing configuration H Position Adjust the horizontal position of the picture V Position Adjust the vertical position of the picture Phase Adjust the horizontal sync phase of the signal Clock Adjust the TFT LCD refresh rate to match the Video Input source TROUBLESHOOTING _ Problem Possible Cause TV Problems The TV does not work Make sure that the power supply is connected and that the mains supply is switched on Poor picture Is the aerial plugged in Try changing the direction of the outdoor aerial High buildings and hills can cause ghost pictures or double images Check the channel is tuned properly Try adjusting the picture settings brightness contrast colour sharpness Make sure the TV is not located close to electrical appliances that may emit radio frequency interference No TV picture Is the aerial plugged in properly Is the aerial lead damaged Are all the plugs in the aerial lead fitted correctly Is the TV in the correct input signal mode No sound Is the sound muted Press the Mute button Is the2. PAL system has been selected 1 Highlight the SYSTEM option using the CHAY buttons 2 Scroll through the available options using the VOL4P buttons 3 Press the ESC button to exit Auto search The AUTO SEARCH function searches for all available channels in one action To tune in all channels 1 Highlight the AUTO SEARCH function and press the VOL button 2 In the AUTO SEARCH menu choose PAL 1 using the VOL4P buttons 3 Select YES using the VOL4P buttons to begin tuning Note This may take a few minutes When complete the on screen menu will disappear the TV will be receiving a signal and is ready for viewing Channel 1 Select a particular channel to apply any changes to does not apply to the SYSTEM AFC or AUTO SEARCH functions using the VOL lt gt buttons Manual search To tune a single channel 1 Select a channel from the top option in the TV MENU 2 Highlight MANUAL SEARCH and press the VOL4P button 3 Highlight either UP or DOWN and press the MENU button The search will stop when a signal is found 4 Press the ESC button to exit the search menu The channel is stored automatically 13 14 TV MENU OPERATION _ Fine tune The FINE TUNE function can be used to improve picture quality To fine tune a channel 1 Select a channel from the top option in the TV MENU 2 Highlight FINE TUNE and use the VOL lt gt buttons to improve the picture quality 3 Press the ESC bu
3. page in Teletext CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _ Note Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched on Switch off the other equipment as well before connecting it Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have connected the external devices You can connect a wide range of audio and video equipment to your TV The following table lists a range of the available connectors on the TV Note Refer to the manufacturers guide for further instructions on how to connect the equipment Connector Purpose RF IN Receives TV signals from an external aerial Receives a complete AV Audio Visual signal S VIDEO Receives high quality video signal only no audio AV VIDEO Receives video signal only no audio Yellow VGA Receives PC display Monitor signal only no audio AV AUDIO Receives audio signals to the left audio LEFT channel only not for PC use White AV AUDIO Receives audio signals to the right audio RIGHT channel only not for PC use Red PC AUDIO Receives audio signals to the left audio LEFT channel only for PC use only White PC AUDIO Receives audio signals to the right audio RIGHT channel only for PC use only Red OPERATION TV controls Programme selection You can use the controls on either the TV or remote control to select channels 1 Press the CHA Y butt
4. using the VOL4P buttons Activating the blue screen will ensure a clear solid blue screen is shown when no signal is being received Noise reduction 1 Highlight the NOISE REDUCTION option using the CHAV buttons 2 Turn the NOISE REDUCTION on or off using the VOL4P buttons Activating this function will reduce the signal noise to improve clarity of the picture Input source 1 Highlight the INPUT SOURCE option using the CHAY buttons 2 Press the VOL4P buttons to select the input as follows TV RF Signal TV Aerial AV Video Signal SVIDEO S Video Signal SCART Signal from the SCART socket PC RGB Signal from PC 3 Press the ESC button to exit When connecting the TV to an external source the necessary input channel must be selected Note Make sure that all signal cables are securely connected to the TV 15 VIDEO MENU BRIGHTNESS OPERATION _ Reset 1 Highlight the RESET option using the CHA Y buttons 2 Press the VOLP button to reset the picture settings to the factory default Video menu Your TV has several settings which allow you to control the picture quality Brightness Contrast Colour Sharpness 1 Press the MENU button until the VIDEO MENU appears 2 Use the CHAY buttons to select one of the following options 3 Use the VOL4P buttons to adjust the levels to suit your personal preference 4 When finished press the ESC button repeatedly until the menus disap
5. volume turned down No colour Adjust the colour setting Check the programme is broadcast in colour Check the channel is tuned properly No response from the remote control Is there an obstruction between the remote control and the sensor on the TV Try changing the battery CHECK CABLE OR SIGNAL message PC use Ensure that the signal cable is firmly connected to the PC or video sources Ensure that the PC or video sources are turned on Horizontal bars appear to flicker jitter or shimmer on the image PC use Adjust the Clock function Auto Tracking will clear it automatically Vertical bars appear to flicker jitter or shimmer on the image PC use Adjust the Phase function and then adjust the Clock function Auto Tracking will clear it automatically Screen is blank and power indicator light is steady amber or blinks every 0 5 or 1 seconds PC use The monitor is using its power management system Move the computer s mouse or press a key on the keyboard Image is not centred on the screen PC use Auto Position will set the best position automatically Adjust the horizontal and vertical position 19 TROUBLESHOOTING If none of these solves the problem switch the TV off then on again WARNING IF THIS DOES NOT WORK CONTACT EITHER YOUR SUPPLIER OR A QUALIFIED TV REPAIR TECHNICIAN NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE TV YOURSELF Product Support Tele
6. GUVL1500 CONTENTS 15 LCD TV Monitor GUVLCD1500 Special features of your Monitor TV Scope of delivery Setup and safety Overview The front of the TV The back of the TV The remote control Connection and preparation Operation TV controls Using Teletext On screen menus General menu Video menu Picture preset Audio menu Using the TV as a monitor Troubleshooting Care and maintenance Care of the screen How do dispose of this product Technical specification Guarantee 15 LCD TV MONITOR GUVL1500__ Special features of your Monitor TV Your TV provides you with a multi region receiver system allowing you to receive TV broadcasts in any country broadcasting a PAL or SECAM signal It can also be used as a standard PC monitor with built in speakers Other features of the TV include the choice of Mono or Nicam Stereo audio playback and Teletext availability Scope of delivery 2 15 LCD TV MONITOR N Go aU PUN LCD TV unit User guide Remote control 2 x batteries 1 5V type AAA DC power supply adapter AC power cord RCA Audio video AV cable SET UP AND SAFETY Please note the following information when setting up your TV This TV is designed to display video and audio signals from multiple external devices e g DVD player external aerial PC Connection options are explained fully on page 9of this user guide If
7. audio output from an external device DC power supply adapter mains Video input socket for connecting an external input device with a cinch connector Video input sockets connecting an external input device with a S Video connector RF input socket for connecting an external aerial OVERVIEW The remote control STANDBY MUTE DISP 1 0 RETURN afas CHAY ESC MENU VOL lt gt INPUT A MODE NICAM P MODE Switches the TV on from stand by mode and on again Mute the sound on the TV Display current channel information Numeric buttons for various inputs Return to previous channel Double digit button for selecting multiple digit channels Scroll through channels and navigate on screen menus Exit on screen menus Access on screen menus Adjust volume and navigate on screen menus Input select for external devices Audio mode select Mono Stereo select Picture mode select STANDBY 4 cD OVERVIEW TEXT MIX HOLD PICTURE INDEX SIZE FAST TEXT SUBPAGE REVEAL PAGE UP Activate Teletext Superimpose Teletext over the TV programme Holds Teletext subpage Returns to the TV programme Return to the Teletext index page Increases the size of the Text shown on screen Select one of the Fast Text options see page 12 Select a sub page in the main text page Reveals hidden Text Quiz answers etc Go to next page in Teletext PAGE DOWN Go to previous
8. ce Allows you to adjust the volume balance between left and right audio channels stereo only Audio Preset Select one of the following settings Personal User defined preferences Voice High treble low bass for normal TV programming Music High treble high bass for music based programming Theatre Low treble high bass for live performances Personal Voice Music or Theatre will appear at the bottom of the screen Note It is possible to scroll through the available options by repeatedly pressing the A MODE button Treble Adjust the level of the high frequency treble only Adjust the level of the low frequency bass only 17 18 PC MENU BRIGHTNESS OPERATION _ Using the TV as a monitor Initial set PC mode 1 Switch on the TV by pressing the ON OFF button on the top of the TV or on the remote control 2 Select the PC RGB Input detailed on page 15 The PC screen is automatically set When a CD Title runs the music is output from speakers Adjusting the display settings The display settings can be adjusted to centre your viewing screen 1 Press the MENU button until the PC MENU appears 2 Use the CHAY button to select one of the options listed below 3 Use the VOL4P button to adjust any of the settings 4 When finished press the ESC button repeatedly until the menus disappear Brightness Allows you to increase and decrease the brightness of the display
9. cted and all the larger plastic parts have been labelled This TV is designed so that it can be easily disassembled to aid servicing and recycling Note Do not connect any other equipment while the device is switched on Switch off the other equipment as well before connecting it Only plug the device into the mains socket after you have connected the external devices OVERVIEW __ The front of the TV sc MENU VoL gt POWER CHAV VOL lt gt MENU INPUT Switches the TV to stand by and on again The device is only completely disconnected from the mains if the plug is pulled out Channel select buttons Also used to move up and down whilst navigating on screen menus Volume adjust buttons Also used to move left and right whilst navigating on screen menus Activates the on screen menus Exits the on screen menus Scrolls through the available Input sources Power Indicator Remote Sensor Speakers Tilting TV stand OVERVIEW The back of the TV L PC R PC L AV R AV DC IN 12V VGAIN VIDEO S VIDEO OPTION PC AUDIO L PC AUDIO R AV AUDIO L AV AUDIO R DC IN 12V VGA IN S VIDEO RF AERIAL CONNECTION Audio input sockets left right analogue channel for connecting an audio output from a PC Audio input sockets left right analogue channel for connecting on
10. eft hand corner 2 To continue moving through the sub pages press the HOLD button again Select a sub page Some text pages contain sub pages they are displayed on the right of the screen i e 1 7 1 Press the SUBPAGE button The number in the top left hand corner will be replaced by S followed by 4 dots i e S 2 Enter the number of the sub page using the NUMERIC buttons in the format S0001 for sub page 1 3 The teletext will search for the sub page Reveal information 1 Press the REVEAL button to reveal concealed information quiz answers etc 2 Press the REVEAL button again to conceal the information again Fast Text At the bottom of the teletext screen is a row of subject headings in red green yellow and blue 1 To access these pages press one of the coloured FAST TEXT buttons on the remote control 2 Press the INDEX button to return to the main page Size 1 Press the SIZE button to enlarge the text shown on the Teletext screen Only one half of the page is shown 2 Press the SIZE button again to view the second half of the page 3 Press the SIZE button a third time to return to normal text TV MENU CHANNEL AUTO SEARCH OPERATION _ On screen menus TV menu 1 Press the MENU button until the TV MENU appears on screen System If the TV System is incorrect the picture will not appear on the TV correctly UK TV broadcasts can only be received when the
11. on your TV screen Using the teletext control buttons you can view pages of information that are listed in the teletext index Note No on screen display is available in text mode The contrast brightness and colour cannot be changed but the volume control is still available Note Make sure the TV channel you are watching transmits teletext Enter text mode 1 Press the TEXT button The text page will appear normally the index page Select a page of text 1 Find the number of the page in the index and enter it using the NUMERIC buttons The number of the page will appear in the top left hand corner of the screen The page counter will search for your page When it finds it the page will be displayed To move to the next page of text press the PAGE UP button To move to the previous page of text press the PAGE DOWN button To return to the index page press the INDEX button TV text mix 1 To view a page of text whilst watching a TV programme press the MIX button The text will be superimposed over the TV programme Exit text mode 1 Press the PICTURE button The screen will return to the channel you were watching 11 OPERATION Page stop If the page of text you have selected contains sub pages these sub pages will automatically be displayed in order with a delay to allow you to read the page 1 To stop the move to the next sub page press the HOLD button Hold will appear in the top l
12. ons on the TV or remote control or press a NUMBER button to select a programme Note There are 200 available channels on the TV 0 199 but the two and three digit channels can only be selected by using the DOUBLE DIGIT button 1 Press the DOUBLE DIGIT button repeatedly to bring up the three different channel selection modes The icon will appear in the top left corner of the screen Select one digit channels only 0 9 Select any two digit channels 00 99 1 Select any three digit channels are over 100 100 199 Volume 1 Press the VOL4P button on the TV or remote control A sound level bar will appear on the screen Mute 1 To mute the sound press the MUTE button on the remote control The mute symbol will appear on the screen in the top left corner of the screen 2 Press the MUTE button again to restore the sound The mute symbol will disappear Note Pressing any of the VOLUME buttons will also restore the sound Return 1 Press the RETURN button to swap between the programme you are watching and the last selected programme i e If you were watching Program 1 and change to Program 3 2 Press the RETURN button to go back to Program 1 3 Press the RETURN button again to return to Program 3 OPERATION Mono Stereo 1 Pressing the NICAM A2 button will indicate which Sound Mode is selected MONO or NICAM STEREO Using Teletext Teletext is an information system that displays text
13. pear Brightness Allows you to increase or decrease the brightness of the picture Contrast Allows you to increase or decrease the contrast of the picture Color Allows you to increase or decrease the colour of the picture Sharpness Allows you to increase or decrease the sharpness of the picture Picture preset The P MODE button can be used to select one of four preset picture modes 1 Press the RMODE button to select one of the following settings Standard Used for general viewing Vivid Produces high colour and contrast settings for a brighter picture User User defined settings Soft Produces lower colour and contrast settings for a softer picture Standard Vivid User or Soft will appear at the bottom of the screen Note The picture preset function is not available through navigation of the on screen menus AUDIO MENU VOLUME 20 BALANCE 50 AUDIO PRESET PERSONAL TREBLE 50 BASS 50 OPERATION Audio menu The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference Volume Balance Audio Preset Treble Bass 1 Press the MENU button until the AUDIO MENU appears 2 Use the CHAY button to select one of the following options 3 Use the VOL4P button to adjust the levels to suit your personal preference 4 When finished press the ESC button repeatedly until the menus disappear Volume Allows you to increase or decrease the audio volume of the programme Balan
14. phone 0870 920 1101 Internet www grundig uk co uk CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care of the screen Clean the screen with a slightly damp soft cloth Do not use abrasive solvents or cleaners as they may damage the TV screen coating layer Always unplug the TV from the mains while cleaning How do 1 dispose of this product When your TV has reached the end of its life contact your K local council regarding available recycling or disposal options Do not dispose of electrical products in the general E waste Please ensure that used batteries are disposed of safely 21 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Power Supply Input Output Fuse rating Number of preset programmes RF Aerial input Audio output LCD panel Type Display Colour Max Resolution Interface Viewing Angle Contrast Ratio Brightness Horizontal Frequency PC Vertical Frequency PC Clock Max Audio Output AC 230 V 50 Hz 12 V 5 Amps 5A 255 75 ohm balanced NICAM Stereo Mono 15 TFT LCD 1 677 216 8 bit 1024 x 768 TTL TMDS 120 degrees horizontal 100 degrees vertical 350 1 typical 250cd m2 20 70 kHz 60 85 Hz 25 80 MHz 3W x2 GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of original purchase If any defect arises due to faulty materials or workmanship the unit will either be replaced a refund given or repaired free of charge where possible during this period by the dealer from whom you pu
15. rchased the unit The guarantee is subject to the following provisions e The guarantee is only valid within the boundaries of the country of purchase The product must be correctly assembled and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this booklet The guarantee does not cover accidental damage misuse or consumable items The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is resold or has been damaged by inexpert repair The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages This guarantee is in addition to and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights 23 LASY SOAON SOd GRUNDIG
16. the TV is subject to a sudden change in temperature for example if it is brought in from the cold to a warm room connect it to the mains supply and let it stand for at least two hours before you turn it on The TV is designed for use in dry rooms If you do use it in the open please ensure that it is protected from moisture such as rain or water splashes Place the TV on a hard level surface Do not place any objects such as newspapers on the TV or any cloth or similar articles underneath it Do not place the TV close to heating units or in direct sunlight as this will impair cooling Never open the TV casing under any circumstances Warranty claims are excluded for damage resulting from improper handling Do not place any vessels filled with liquid such as vases on the TV as they may spill liquid thus presenting a safety risk Thunderstorms are a danger to all electrical devices Even if the TV is switched off it can be damaged by a lightning strike to the mains Always remove the mains plug during an electrical storm To clean the TV disconnect from the power supply then wipe all external surfaces with a soft damp not wet cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners This TV is designed to the highest technological and environmental standards Only environmentally friendly high quality materials have been used The batteries included contain no mercury or cadmium The range of materials used has been deliberately restri
17. tton to exit AFC 1 Turn the AFC Auto Frequency Control function on or off using the VOL4P buttons to help improve image quality Skip To remove a channel from the viewable list 1 Select a channel from the top option in the TV MENU 2 Highlight SKIP and make sure this function is turned ON 3 Press the ESC button to exit Once you exit the menu screens the skipped channel will not be available if using the CHA YW buttons Note You can still select the channel by using the NUMERIC buttons Swap a channel number When tuning the TV you may receive programmes on a different channel number than what you want You can then use the SWAP function to alter the channel number 1 Highlight the SWAP MENU and press the VOL4 button 2 Select the current channel number using the VOL4P buttons in the FROM option 3 Select the desired channel number using the VOL lt gt buttons in the TO option 4 Highlight the SWAP option and press the VOL4P button GENERAL MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH OPERATION _ General menu 1 Press the MENU button until the GENERAL MENU appears on screen Note The GENERAL MENU is the same for all input types Language 1 Highlight the LANGUAGE option using the CHA Y buttons 2 Scroll through the available options using the VOL4P buttons 3 Press the ESC button to exit Blue screen 1 Highlight the BLUE SCREEN option using the CHAY buttons 2 Turn the BLUE SCREEN on or off
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