Make sure that the rear ventilation openings are not covered up by curtains, cloths, newspapers, etc. There must be enough room inside built–in units to allow cooling air to circulate freely. Do not install the set next to heating. The appliance is designed to operate in a dry room. Should you, for any GB special reason, wish to use it outdoors (e.g. balcony, veranda, tent, etc.), always make sure it is properly protected against any form of moisture (dew, rain, splashing). DONOTOBSTRUCTVENTILATIONOPE- Before turning on a cold set in a warm room, wait until any condensation on the screen has evaporated. Never open up the rear panel of the television set. Have your aerial installed by an authorised dealer or specialist. At the end of the evening TV programme or in the event of prolonged absence, you should switch off your set using the ON/OFF button. Even if the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position, the set is not completely disconnected from the mains. To disconnect the set completely, pull out the mains plug. AVOIDWATER, Remove the mains plug from the wall outlet in the following cases: HEAT, 1. During thunderstorms. It is wise to disconnect the aerial plug too in this case. DIRECTSUNLIGHT. 2. If you notice any odour or smoke coming from your set. Additional information: Your TV set is adequately shielded to prevent X–ray emission. Acceleration voltage does not exceed the maximum value of 26 kV. Work by unqualified technicians, modification of the high–voltage setting or replacement of the tube with a model that does not comply Donotplaceaudioloudspeakersnextto with the manufacturer’s specifications can lead to a considerable yourTVsetasthemagnetsinthespea increase in X–ray emission. kersmaycausecolouredpatchesonthe A set changed in any of the above ways no longer complies with the screen. manufacturer’s specifications and should not be put back into service. 2. Cleaning The screen should be cleaned using liquid window cleaner. Never use abrasive cleaners. Clean the front and cabinet using a soft cloth dipped in mild detergent. The use of solvents such as white spirit or alcohol–based products may damage your set. Make sure to clean the vents at the rear of your set regularly. 3. 'HPDJQHWLVDWLR. The earth’s magnetic field may affect your television set, causing coloured patches to appear on the screen. If this happens: Switch off the set using the ON/OFF button. Wait about an hour and then switch on again using the ON/OFF button. This operation demagnetises the screen automatically. If coloured patches are still visible, repeat the procedure. NINGS. . GB 2 Connections 1. Aerial Socket Enables connection of the aerial and, if required, a video recorder (see manual for latter). To tune the channel reserved for your video recorder, start up the recorder then carry out MANUAL CHANNEL SETTING operations. Store at any programme ending with a 9 (9,19,29, etc.) Each time you use the video recorder, switch to the channel assigned to it. 2. SCART Socket This is used to connect: GB – a VHS, 8 MM, S–VHS or Hi–8 video recorder or camcorder, – a PAY TV decoder, – a video games console. To use the connected device, select the audiovisual programme by pressing the button. This selection is automatic for some devices. AV is displayed at the bottom of the screen. If youhaveanS-VIDEO device, press the button again. S-VIDEO is then displayed at the bottom of the screen for a few seconds. When you switch off the device and if you have not changed channel during play, the TV set automatically returns to the previous channel. If the TV set has been switched on by the video recorder, it will be placed on stand–by when the video recorder is switched off. 3. Audio / Video CINCH Sockets These are used to connect a VHS or 8 mm camcorder. Press the button to select the audiovisual programme to view your recordings. When you switch off the connected device, the TV set remains in audiovisual (AV) mode. Call up the channel you wish to watch using the numerical keypad on the remote control. In order to maintain the optimum sound and picture quality of your TV set, avoid connecting 2 devices to the SCART socket and the AUDIO/VIDEO sockets simultaneously. . Remote Control GB Batteries: Remove the lid at the back of the remote control and insert two 1.5 V, LR06 (AA) batteries. The red, yellow, green and blue buttons are also used for teletext. 8 Display programme No. and sleep timer (Yellow button) Display Timer Menu (Green button) Call up personal adjustments (Red button) Confirm an action or validate a menu option To switch to connected equipment (e.g.: video recorder) To leaveamenu Sound mute Volume level Stand-by Inactive Call upTeletext/Fastext (pur- ple key) Adjustment: move to Right/Left in menus and select one of the proposed options Move Up and Down in the menus To go to Picture and Channel Adjustment menus Direct access to programmes and entering numerical values in menus To change programme ”Please respect the environment! Before ...