Currys Essentials C13DVDB10, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...13 3 LCD TV WITH DVD PLAYER INSTRUCTION MANUAL C13DVDB10 C13DVDB10_IB_100901_Zell indd 1 01 09 2010 4 40 PM ...

Page 2: ...ing the Aerial 16 Initial Setup 17 Turning the TV On for the First Time 17 Selecting the Input Source 18 Channel Selection 18 Volume Adjustment 18 Using the Features 19 Customising the PICTURE Setting 19 Picture Mode 19 Customising the SOUND Setting 20 Sound Mode 20 Stereo Dual Sound Reception TV Mode 20 Speaker Sound Output Selection DTV Mode 20 Customising the FUNCTION Setting 21 Video Size 21 T...

Page 3: ...43 Supported Formats 43 Region Code 43 Using the DVD Features 43 Basic DVD Playback Functions 44 Playing the DVD 44 Menu Playback for DVD 44 Stopping Playback 44 Previous Next for DVD CD Multimedia discs 44 Forward Backward for DVD CD Multimedia discs 44 Pause for DVD CD Multimedia discs 44 Repeat for DVD CD Multimedia discs 44 Info for DVD CD Multimedia discs 45 Goto for DVD CD Multimedia discs 4...

Page 4: ...of your new Currys Essentials TV Your new TV has many features and incorporates the latest technology to enhance your viewing experience We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand these features You will also find some hints and tips to help you resolve any issues Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instr...

Page 5: ...ase Stand Remove the base stand before mounting the TV onto the wall The LCD display is very fragile and must be protected at all times when installing and removing the base stand Be sure that no hard or sharp object or anything that could scratch or damage the LCD display comes into contact with it DO NOT exert pressure on the front of the TV at any time because the screen could crack 1 Disconnec...

Page 6: ... the remote control Do not put anything near the sensor as its function may be affected 3 I Switch the TV on from standby Switch the TV back to standby 4 VOL Adjust the volume Select and adjust a setting in the OSD menus 5 CH Select a channel Select a sub menu of the OSD menu 6 MENU Displays the OSD on screen display menu 7 SOURCE Select among the different input signal sources DTV TV DVD AV SCART...

Page 7: ...PbPr video and audio output sockets 5 COAXIAL Connect to the coaxial socket on the audio amplifier system 6 SCART Connect to a Set top box VCR DVD Player or other AV devices with SCART output socket 7 CI Common Interface Slot Allows the insertion of a Common Access Module Refer to page 31 for details 8 VGA PC AUDIO Connect to a computer or other devices with a VGA interface 9 HDMI Connect to a Hig...

Page 8: ...ury or damage to property Only use the battery type indicated in this manual When the batteries are exhausted the remote will not function Replace both batteries at the same time with new ones Do not install new batteries with used ones and do not mix different types of batteries Do not dispose of used batteries as domestic waste Dispose of them in accordance with local regulations Handling the Re...

Page 9: ...ble when the TV programme has this feature 7 FAV Display the Favourite Channel List FAV Switch between your favourite channels 8 0 9 Number Button Select a programme Select numbered items in a menu DVD mode 9 Select and switch to a channel that is higher than Channel 9 TV mode 10 For example for track 23 press 10 twice followed by 3 DVD mode 10 Return to previous viewing channel 11 MEDIA Enter the...

Page 10: ...ls saved in the TV tuner memory 20 EPG Display the EPG Electronic Programme Guide DTV mode 21 DISPLAY Display the present screen information such as the current channel and the input source 22 TEXT Turn on and off the Teletext function TV DTV mode DVD SETUP Press to display the setup menu screen DVD mode 23 SUBTITLE Display the subtitle which is broadcast with the programme TV DTV mode DVD MENU Di...

Page 11: ...B DVD mode 28 SUBPAGE Display the subpage on the teletext screen TV mode AUDIO Change the audio language or audio channel DVD mode 29 HOLD Freeze a multi page passage on screen in Teletext TV mode SUB T Display subtitle in the DVD DVD mode 30 Coloured buttons Access the TELETEXT items or programme edit when using Digital Freeview TV Channels TV DTV DVD mode INFO red Display information DVD mode AN...

Page 12: ...le This TV can accept High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI supports HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection Protocol When you connect to the output of an HD ready player blu ray disc player game console set top box or computer switch to the HDMI function and the TV will automatically detect the resolution used by the HDMI source To get the best picture quality adjust the blu ray disc p...

Page 13: ...Cable not included L R COMPONENT OUT Y Pr Pb Pb Cb Pb Cb Y Pr Cr Pr Cr Y Satellite Receiver Video Camera Blu ray Player DVD Player Recorder Set top Box Game Console Yellow Video Red R White L Yellow Video Red R White L Connecting a Computer with VGA Cable 1 Use a VGA cable to connect the TV s PC input socket to a computer s VGA output socket Use an audio cable to connect the TV s PC AUDIO input so...

Page 14: ...y the Source List Use the buttons to select AV and then press the OK button or the button to confirm Connecting an AV Device with SCART Cable 1 Use a SCART cable to connect the TV s SCART input socket to an external AV device s SCART output socket 2 Plug the connected devices into the mains socket before switching on the TV 3 Press the I button on the top panel of the TV or the button on the remot...

Page 15: ...the remote control to turn on your TV and your audio receiver and then set it to Coaxial mode 4 Press the SOURCE button to display the Source List Use the buttons to select DVD and then press the OK button or the button to confirm The TV s volume control will have no effect You may control the audio level via the amplifier Receiver Left Rear Side View of TV Audio Receiver Audio Cable not included ...

Page 16: ...to page 35 42 for details If a hard disk is used make sure its mains adapter is connected to the mains supply If a USB hub is used make sure its mains adapter is connected to the mains supply as the total current consumption may exceed 500mA If a USB hub is used you may refer to the Recording Device on page 38 for details on selecting the active device when several USB storage devices are connecte...

Page 17: ...disconnect the TV from the mains power To completely disconnect the mains power please remove the mains adapter from the mains socket 4 The first time you turn the TV on it will go straight into the FIRST TIME INSTALLATION menu If you have already installed the TV using the Quick Start Guide please go to the next step Selecting the Input Source on the next page 5 Press the buttons to navigate the ...

Page 18: ...channel Press the OK button to view the selected channel If a blocked channel is selected the password screen will be displayed Press the 0 9 buttons to enter the password the channel will then be unlocked refer to page 27 and 29 for details on Channel Edit Press the FAV buttons repeatedly to select the favourite channel if you have previously preset your favourite channels Alternative Press the F...

Page 19: ...pes Personal Standard Movie Mild Game Alternative Press the P MODE button to select the display type directly Brightness Increase or decrease the amount of white in the picture for Personal mode Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark levels in the picture for Personal mode Colour Controls the colour intensity for Personal mode Tint For NTSC format Adjusts the balance between red an...

Page 20: ...an the programmes 4 Press the MENU button to save the settings and return back to the previous menu 5 Press the EXIT button to exit the menu Stereo Dual Sound Reception TV Mode When a programme is selected press the NICAM button to display the sound information for the selected station Broadcast On Screen Display Mono Stereo Dual MONO STEREO DUAL I DUAL II DUAL I II Mono sound selection If the ste...

Page 21: ...low you to view the picture in full screen Zoom This selection will allow you to view the picture without any alteration while filling the entire screen However the top and bottom of the picture will be cropped 4 3 16 9 Customising the FUNCTION Setting Video Size Allows you to watch the screen in various picture formats For TV Mode Auto Full 4 3 14 9 Zoom are the available options For DTV mode Aut...

Page 22: ... receiving a digital signal Time must be set before using Sleep Timer OSD Timer function 1 Press the MENU button and then use the buttons to select the FUNCTION menu and then press the button 2 Press the buttons to select SLEEP TIMER 3 Press the buttons to select a period of time after which the TV automatically switches to standby mode 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 min OFF The timer begins to count d...

Page 23: ...g weak or no signal conditions 1 Press the MENU button and then use the buttons to select the FUNCTION menu and then press the button 2 Press the buttons to select BLUE SCREEN 3 Press the buttons to turn it ON or OFF 4 Press the MENU button to save the setting and return back to the previous menu 5 Press the EXIT button to exit the menu Child Lock Child Lock is designed to prevent accidental retun...

Page 24: ...n to save the setting and return back to the previous menu 8 Press the EXIT button to exit the menu Key Locked Key Locked is designed to prevent children from pressing the buttons on the TV The Lock System must be set to On for this function to operate If the Key Locked is set to On all buttons on the TV will be locked All TV operations can be controlled by the remote control only 1 Press the MENU...

Page 25: ...ntry Select the country where you will operate the TV Delete Program Select to delete the tuned channels in the TV Search Program Select to search automatically for analogue and digital TV programmes Installation Allows you to set up your TV if you have not previously done so or if you have moved house 1 Press the MENU button and then use the buttons to select the FUNCTION menu and then press the ...

Page 26: ...sing the TV Setting TV Mode Country Allows you to select the country where you are using the TV 1 Press the MENU button and then use the buttons to select the TV menu and then press the button 2 Press the buttons to select COUNTRY 3 Press the buttons to select the country UK Italy Spain France Germany and Other 4 You may now proceed to the Auto Tuning or Manual Tuning Auto Tuning Use this to autom...

Page 27: ...tune the channel automatically when the signal is weak Manual Tuning Performs manual search for analogue TV programmes Press and hold the buttons to adjust the channel frequency Press the buttons repeatedly to perform fine tuning 3 Press the MENU button to save the setting and return back to the previous menu 4 Press the EXIT button to exit the menu Channel Edit Allows you to edit analogue TV prog...

Page 28: ...screen when finished 4 Press the MENU button to save and return back to the previous menu 5 Press the EXIT button to exit the menu Customising the TV Settings DTV Mode Auto Tuning Use this to automatically find and store all available channels This is normally recommended if some channels have been added removed by the broadcaster or you have moved house 1 Press the MENU button and then use the bu...

Page 29: ...to edit DTV programmes in the Channel List 1 Press the MENU button and then use the buttons to select the DTV menu and then press the button 2 Press the buttons to select CHANNEL EDIT and then press the OK button or the button 3 To Lock a Press the BLUE button on the remote control b Press the buttons to highlight a channel c Press the OK button to lock the channel d Press the OK button again to u...

Page 30: ...en recording a locked or rated programme the recorded programme will be locked unless you enter the password before the recording is finished If you wish to play the locked programme you should enter the password 1 Press the MENU button and then use the buttons to select the DTV menu and then press the button 2 Press the buttons to select RATING 3 Press the buttons to select a different rating 4 P...

Page 31: ...on Access Module into the slot Flip the Common Access Module to another side and try again if you feel resistance 3 Switch the TV on To remove the Common Access Module 1 Before you remove the Common Access Module ensure that the TV is switched off 2 Pull the Common Access Module from the slot 3 Switch the TV on To view the module information 1 Press the MENU button and then use the buttons to sele...

Page 32: ...k Control the signal clock which can improve the image stability based on the PC mode Auto Adjust Allows you to synchronise PC signal automatically 4 Press the MENU button to save the settings and return back to the previous menu 5 Press the EXIT button to exit the menu Customising the TV Settings HDMI and YPbPr Modes Allows you to adjust the displayed content 1 Press the MENU button and then use ...

Page 33: ...page of text whilst watching a TV programme press the TEXT button twice The text will be superimposed over the TV programme Page search while watching TV Press the CANCEL button while viewing teletext enter the page number you want by using the 0 9 buttons The page number will remain on the top left hand corner of the screen Double height text If you have difficulty reading the text on the TV you ...

Page 34: ...stings start and end times for all available services In addition detailed information about the programme is often available in the EPG the availability and amount of programme information will vary depending on the particular broadcaster This function can be used only when the EPG information is broadcast by broadcasting companies The EPG displays the programme details for the next 7 days Switch...

Page 35: ...play the function bar Press the RED button to pause and press the RED button again to resume the slideshow Press the GREEN button to display the music folder so you can play music at the same time Press the YELLOW button to set repeat mode of the slideshow Repeat Once All Press the BLUE button to select the transition speed of the slideshow Slow Middle Fast 8 Press the MENU button or the MEDIA but...

Page 36: ...rmats will not be supported 4 Press the RED button to pause the music playback and press again to resume the playback Press the GREEN button to stop the music playback Press the YELLOW button to set repeat mode of the music Repeat All Repeat One NO Repeat Press the BLUE button to fast forward the music playback Press the DISPLAY button to switch to the device type menu 5 Press the MENU button or t...

Page 37: ...evious menu 7 Press the EXIT button to exit the menu 3 If more than one USB storage device is connected press the DISPLAY button to switch to the device type menu Press the buttons to select the active device and then press the OK button to confirm 4 Press the buttons to navigate in the movie folder Select the movie you want to play and then press the OK button to play it Some video file formats w...

Page 38: ...ew window for the recorded video selected 2 Information of the recorded video selected 3 Recorded video list 2 3 1 The DVR Playback Progress Bar 1 Indicates the programme s name 2 Indicates the playback status of the recorded programme 3 Indicates the status of the programme s runtime 4 Indicates the current playback position 5 Indicates the elapsed playback time 6 Indicates the total playback tim...

Page 39: ...city of the active USB storage device 3 Format 4 Format disk 1 2 3 4 2 Press the buttons to adjust the settings Time Shift Size The minimum USB s time shift size is 768MB The time shift size will vary depending on the size of USB storage device Time Shift Set the time shift recording Off Pause Auto One Button Recording Set the one button recording on off Default Record Duration The longest recordi...

Page 40: ...e normal TV viewing you may press the button to virtually pause the live viewing broadcast programme if you want to go out for a while e g going to the bathroom kitchen When you have returned press the button to play the missed broadcast programme The DVR Time Shift progress bar will be displayed on the screen The progress bar will hide automatically after 3 seconds Press DISPLAY button to display...

Page 41: ...rd Duration menu will be displayed The longest record duration is 8 hours the shortest record duration is 15 minutes 3 Press the OK button to confirm and start recording The current recording status will be displayed in the top left hand corner of the screen 4 To stop recording press the button and then press the OK button to confirm Recording will stop automatically when the disk is full Recordin...

Page 42: ...setting CN Input Select the channel no Date Set the recording date Time Set the starting time of recording Duration Set the duration of recording DVR Set YES for programme recording and NO for programme reminder Repeat Set repeat function among Daily Weekly Mon Fri Mon Sat NO Subtitles Set subtitles to be included during recording 4 Press the buttons to select CN Date Time Duration DVR Repeat Subt...

Page 43: ...able AUDIO VIDEO JPEG DVD R DVD Recordable Audio Video format or JPEG files DVD R AUDIO VIDEO JPEG CD R CD Recordable Audio Video format or JPEG files AUDIO VIDEO JPEG CD RW CD Rewritable Audio Video format or JPEG files AUDIO VIDEO JPEG AUDIO CD Compact Disc Digital Audio AUDIO Supported Formats JPEG The file extensions has to be jpg and not jpeg Pictures encoding must comply with JPEG ISO format...

Page 44: ...urrent track is the first one pressing the button will stop the playback If the current track is the last one pressing the button will stop the playback For DVD discs the above functions may very due to different DVD disc s structure Forward Backward for DVD CD Multimedia discs There are 4 speeds for forward Press the button to toggle between different forward options in sequence FORWARD x 2 FORWA...

Page 45: ...l not function Audio for DVD CD Press the AUDIO button once to display current audio mode Press again to toggle between different audio modes in sequence For CD discs Stereo MonoL MonoR Some disc may contain multi languages which can be selected by pressing the AUDIO button Repeat A B for DVD CD When playing DVD CD disc press the A B button to repeat certain content Press the A B button on the sta...

Page 46: ...e other countries e g USA PAL This is the format used in UK AUTO This format can be used if your TV DVD is capable of both PAL and NTSC formats and this is the default setting PAL format is generally used for TV s in the UK If NTSC is selected with a non compatible television you may experience interference or picture scrolling SCREEN SAVER When the player stops or the picture becomes motionless f...

Page 47: ...he level set will not be played The parental lock can only be changed after inputting the correct password This function is available only when the discs have ratings encoded on them DEFAULT DEFAULT To restore all setup parameters to the factory settings EXCEPT the password This function is available in stop state or when the tray is opened Using the DVD Language Setup Page In the DVD mode press t...

Page 48: ... not be available Option Description AUDIO OUT SPDIF OFF Set as default there will be no digital audio signal output SPDIF RAW Set as default the digital audio signal output will be in RAW format Normally this mode is used for DTS signal and Dolby digital signal SPDIF PCM Set as default the digital audio signal output will be in PCM format Normally this mode is use for audio CD signal TONE Adjust ...

Page 49: ...channel audio MONO L It means that the player will output left channel audio only MONO R The player will output right channel audio only MIX MONO The player will output the average signal of the left channel and right channel audio This setting is used to play Dolby AC 3 encoded 2 channel discs This setting may not be adjustable for some discs Using the DVD Speaker Setup Page In the DVD mode press...

Page 50: ...d or other chemicals Do not use compressed air to remove dust Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc Do not attach paper or tape to the disc Cleaning Discs Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration Wipe the disc from the centre outwards with a soft cloth Always keep the disc clean If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth wipe the disc light...

Page 51: ...heck if the video cables are connected properly Horizontal Vertical bar or picture shaking Check for local interference such as an electrical appliance or power tool Poor reception on some channels Station or cable channel may be experiencing problems tune to another station Station signal is weak reposition the aerial for better reception Check for sources of possible interference Lines or streak...

Page 52: ...t all the Freeview channels available to you If problems persist you may need to get your aerial checked Talk to your retailer or contact your local aerial installer Why do I get blocking on my digital picture In most cases blocking is caused by a reception problem either the signal is too weak or there is some kind of interference Talk to your retailer or contact your local aerial installer Block...

Page 53: ... 480 Full 4 3 576I 720 x 576 50 Full 4 3 576P 720 x 576 Full 4 3 720P 1280 x 720 50 Full 4 3 60 1080I 1920 x 1080 50 Full 4 3 60 Full 4 3 1080P 1920 x 1080 50 Full 4 3 60 Full 4 3 PC Mode Please check the display settings of your computer before connecting to the TV If the display setting of your computer does not match the TV there may be no video Resolution Vertical Frequency Hz Aspect Ratio 640...

Page 54: ...al x 768 pixels vertical Television System PAL I BG DK SECAM L BG DK Brightness 160 250 cd m2 Contrast Ratio 300 500 1 Inputs Output SCART 1 HDMI 1 PC 1 PC AUDIO 1 YPbPr 1 CI 1 USB 1 DVD 1 VIDEO IN RCA 1 AUDIO IN RCA 1 L R COAXIAL Output 1 RF 75 Ω 1 Speaker Power 2 W 2 W Earphone 3 5mm 1 Power Source DC12V 2A Dimension W x D x H with base 350 1 x 160 x 302 8 mm Weight Net 2 7 kg Features and speci...

Page 55: ...disconnect the unit from the mains supply before connecting disconnecting other devices or moving the unit Unplug the unit from the mains socket during a lightning storm Mains Cable Make sure the unit or unit stand is not resting on top of the mains cable as the weight of the unit may damage the mains cable and create a safety hazard If the mains cable is damaged it must be replaced by the manufac...

Page 56: ...lly children push anything into the holes slots or any other openings in the case this could result in a fatal electric shock DVD Class 1 Laser Product This unit utilises a laser Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Before moving the unit ensure the disc tray is empty Always remove the disc when the un...

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Page 60: ...eries according to your local laws or regulations Do not dispose of batteries with normal household waste For more information please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC The FREEVIEW word and logo are trademarks of DTV services Ltd and a...