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Flat-Cinema-TV 40“
40 TK 81
Operating Instructions
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Thank you Dear customer, thank you for choosing a Metz product. Before using the TV set for the first time, you should read these operating instructions carefully. Your METZ-WERKE Contents 1. Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 2. Safety Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 3. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 3.1 Scope of Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 3.2 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Standards This monitor is an information-technology device and complies with the following directives and standards of the European Union: • 89/336/CEE dated 3 May 1989 with subsequent modifications (Directive 92/31/CEE dated April 1992 and Directive 93/68/CEE dated 22 July 1993) • 73/23/CEE dated 19 February 1973 with subsequent modifications (Directive 93/68/CEE dated 22 July 1993) • EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2/-3 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) • EN60065 (Safety Requirements). The compli
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Mains connection and operation In order to safely disconnect the monitor from the mains supply, turn off the main power switch and remove the mains cable from the outlet socket. Connect the monitor only to a correctly installed and earthed mains outlet sok- ket. Make sure that the mains voltage matches the value specified in the technical data of the monitor. Ensure that the mains plug and the outlet socket can be reached easily at any time. Non-compliance with the above may result in electric s
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Batteries If swallowed, batteries can cause serious injuries. For this reason, keep batteries out of reach of children. If some- one swallows a battery, consult a doctor immediately. Remove exhausted batteries immediately from the remote control, since they may leak and damage the remote control. The batteries enclosed with the monitor may not be recharged, reactivated by any means, taken apart, thrown into a fire or short-circuited. Exhausted batteries must be disposed of in accordance with lo
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3. Overview The TFT monitor offers a multitude of connections for external devices such as personal computers, DVD players, video recorders, video cameras, etc. Regardless of whether the pictures come from the TV receiver, a video recorder or a PC, they are displayed with high resolution and free of distortion on the absolutely flat screen. The screen display is extremely bright and unusually brilliant. Other important features of the monitor are the large size of the screen, with an aspect rati
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3.1 Scope of Delivery Immediately after receipt, inspect your new TFT monitor for possible transport damage and check that all parts have been delivered. The supplier can accept your claims for transport damage only if you inform him of this before putting the monitor into service for the first time. If anything is missing, please call our service hotline. Keep the packing materials for re-use if you have to transport the monitor again. Standard scope of delivery 1 x TFT monitor Standard accesso
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3.2 Connections Mains switch SCART 2 – e.g. for connection of a video recorder S-VIDEO (Y/C) – e.g. for connection of a camcorder with S-Video connector SERIAL - RS232 interface for service purposes PC DVI-I - PC input connector (RGB for analogue signals, DVI for digital signals). If your PC has an analogue VGA output, use the enclosed video cable DVI-I to 15-pin HD-Sub for connecting it to the monitor. AUDIO IN PC – e.g. for connection of an audio signal from a PC with line-out conn
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3.3 Keys and Functions of the Remote Control Before you can control your TFT monitor with the remote control, you must plug it into a mains socket and switch it on with the mains switch. The infrared remote control will operate correctly only if there are no physical obstacles between it and the infra- red sensor located at the bottom of the front side of the monitor. The maximum range of the remote control is about 7 metres. It may happen that the monitor cannot receive the signals from the rem
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3.3 Keys and Functions of the Remote Control Programming the remote control for the individual devices Before you can control your AV devices with the remote control, you must enter a three-digit code number in each of the various operating levels of the remote control. • TV (TV set) The TV control level is already programmed for this Metz TV set. No other code can be entered. • VCR1 (video recorder 1) VCR 2 (video recorder 2) DVD player HiFi (amplifier, tuner, tape deck, etc.) The remote con
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Determining which codes are already programmed (read-out mode) After execution of the steps a). . . c), you have about 15 seconds to enter the code. After this, the TV automatically returns to the TV level. a) To determine which code is programmed for an operating level, first execute steps 1.1 a) to b). b) Then enter the code 002 with the numeric keys. The LED blinks twice to acknowledge the input. c) Press numeric key 1 to display the first digit of the code. The LED blinks to display the di
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4. Putting into Service Switch off all devices, including the TFT monitor, before making any connections between them. 4.1 Unpacking and Positioning Selecting the installation position Viewing direction • Although the TFT monitor has a very wide viewing angle, the picture will be best if you view it directly from the front. You should therefore adjust the position of the monitor to match the most frequently used viewing direction. Position • Reflected light Avoid positioning the monitor directly
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Remove the adhesive tape from the top of the box and fold the top flaps of the box outwards. Remove the two polystyrene corner blocks and remove the accessory box. The accessory box is located at one end, on the rear side of the monitor. Before removing the monitor from its box, assemble the table-foot1), the wall bracket1) or the glass con- sole1) and place it in the intended installation position. Never attempt to lift the monitor on your own, since this can cause injuries. Always obtain a
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4.3 Connecting and Switching On Connecting (see the picture on page 8 for an overview of the connections) Insert the mains cable into the input socket on the monitor and plug the other end into an outlet socket. • Cable outlet or terrestrial antenna If you have a cable outlet or a terrestrial antenna, connect it to the socket ANTENNA. • Satellite receiver If you have a satellite receiver, use a SCART cable to connect it to the socket SCART 1 or SCART 2. • PC To connect your PC to the TFT monit
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• Satellite receiver Switch on your satellite receiver and press the AV key on the remote RK 14 control to switch on the monitor. Note that you may have to press the AV key several times, depending on the SCART socket to which your receiver is connected. TV AV PC –/–– F M/S • PC Switch on the monitor by pressing the PC key on the remote control RK 14 and then select the appropriate signal input ( PC(RGB) or PC(DVI)). To do this, press the MENU key on the remote control to open the TV men
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4.5 Basic TV-Menu Settings Menu language Your monitor can display the TV menu in any of six languages (German, English, French, Italian, Dutch or Spanish). To change the preset language, open the main menu and select the menu item SETUP. In the sub-menu, activate the menu item LANGUAGE and select the desired language: Changing the menu properties To change the display of the TV menu or the time it remains displayed if you make no further entries, open the main menu and select the menu item SETUP
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4.6 First-Time Settings Automatic station search • Press the TV key to switch on the monitor. • Press the MENU key (8) to open the TV menu. • Use the cursor key to move to the sub-menu "Inputs". • Use the cursor key to select "Setup". • Use the cursor key to move to the sub-menu "Settings". • Use the cursor key to move to the sub-menu "Auto. Search". • Use the cursor key to move to the settings for the "Auto. Search". • Set the TV standard, if necessary, by using the cursor keys an
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4.6 First-Time Settings Sorting the TV stations Note: before sorting the station table, you should delete any stations you do not need! 1. Press the TV key to switch on the monitor. 2. Press the MENU key to open the TV menu. 3. Use the cursor key to open the sub-menu "Inputs". 4. Use the cursor key to select "Settings". 5. Use the cursor key to open the sub-menu "Settings". 6. Use the cursor key to select "Sort". 7. Use the cursor key to open the sub-menu "Sort". ARD ARD ZDF BR3 RT
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4.6 First-Time Settings 9. Deleting a single station: select the station to be deleted with the cursor key and press the red key to delete it. 10. Deleting several contiguous stations: select the first station you want to delete and press the green key. Then select the last station you want to delete and press the yellow key. Press the blue key to delete the entire block of stations. 11. When you are finished, press the MENU key to exit from the "Delete stations" window. Changing the station
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4.6 First-Time Settings Auto-adjust function The first time an analogue video format (RGB) is used, the TFT monitor automatically executes the auto-adjust func- tion. While this is running, the display on the screen moves back and forth slightly in order to determine the opti- mum position and display format. For some PC formats, the H/V (horizontal/vertical) position and the picture size have to be adjusted manually. The auto-adjust function depends to a great degree on the picture being displa
