Grundig 26 VLE 8100 BG User Manual

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26 VLE 8100 BG
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Grundig 26 VLE 8100 BG Specifications

General

Brand	Grundig
Model	26 VLE 8100 BG
Category	Flat Panel TV
Language	English

Summary

SETUP AND SAFETY

GENERAL INFORMATION

Special features of your television set

Highlights features like HD reception, DLNA, and vTuner internet radio.

DLNA feature

Explains using DLNA for accessing media content on a home network.

vTuner internet radio

Describes listening to internet radio stations via the vTuner service.

CONNECTION AND PREPARATION

Connecting the antenna and power cord

Guides on connecting the TV to antenna and power sources.

Inserting batteries into the remote control

Instructions for inserting batteries into the television's remote control.

OVERVIEW

Connections on the television set

Identifies and explains the various input/output ports on the television.

Controls on the television set

Details the function of physical buttons on the television set.

The remote control – Main functions

Explains the primary buttons and functions of the TV remote control.

The remote control – All functions

Lists and describes all functions of the remote control buttons.

SETTINGS

Initial set-up and tuning television channels

Guides through the initial setup process for channels.

Selecting language, country and operating mode

Instructions for setting language, country, and operational mode.

Tuning terrestrial television channels (DVB-T)

Steps for automatically tuning terrestrial digital TV channels.

Tuning television channels from the cable provider (DVB-C)

Steps for tuning digital TV channels via cable provider.

Changing the program table for the digital channels

How to manage, delete, and organize digital channels.

Selecting channel lists

Explains how to select different channel lists and view program tables.

Creating lists of favourites

Guide to creating and saving favorite channel lists.

Sorting channels in the favourite list

Instructions for reordering channels within favorite lists.

Deleting channels

Steps to remove unwanted channels from the program table.

Skipping channels

How to mark channels to be skipped during channel selection.

Picture settings

Details how to adjust picture parameters like brightness, contrast, and sharpness.

Sound settings

Explains how to adjust volume, balance, sound type, and presets.

Automatic volume

Describes the AVL function for maintaining consistent volume across channels.

Stereo/two channel sound, mono

How to select audio channels for stereo or mono sound.

Stereo width

Adjusting stereo width for enhanced sound output.

Soundeffects

Explains preset sound effects and user-defined settings.

SRS TruSurround XT*

Details the SRS TruSurround XT technology for surround sound.

Equalizer

How to customize sound settings using the equalizer.

Audio description (Audio subtitles)

Explains the audio description feature for visually impaired users.

TELEVISION - OPERATION

Basic functions

Covers fundamental operations like switching on/off and selecting channels.

Picture settings

Options for adjusting picture display parameters.

Audio settings

Explains how to select audio presets.

Audio language

How to select available audio languages for digital channels.

Subtitles

How to select available subtitle languages for digital channels.

Zoom function

How to enlarge the picture display in steps.

Eco mode

Function to reduce power consumption.

Zapping function

How to switch between recently viewed channels.

Electronic TV guide

How to view program schedules and detailed information.

Changing the picture format

Options for adjusting aspect ratio, like 4:3, 16:9, and LetterBox.

HOME NETWORK

Network connection

Guides on establishing wired or wireless connections to a local network.

Wired network settings

How to configure wired network settings automatically or manually.

Manual connection

Steps for manually configuring network settings with static IP addresses.

Wireless network connection

Instructions for connecting the TV to a wireless network using a WiFi USB dongle.

Wireless network settings

Guides for automatic and manual configuration of wireless network settings.

Manual connection

Detailed steps for manual wireless network configuration.

Playback the video, music and image files with home network connection

How to access and play media files from a DLNA server on the network.

Start playback

How to begin playing media files from a connected device.

Other playback functions

Functions like pause, resume, stop, and accessing the playback menu.

vTuner internet radio

How to select and listen to internet radio stations via vTuner.

USB RECORDING

Information on recording and playing television programmes

Explains requirements and possibilities for recording and playback using USB.

Possible limitations when using an external data medium

Discusses restrictions that may apply to recording and playback functions.

Connecting external data media

Instructions for connecting USB storage devices like hard drives and memory sticks.

Settings for USB recording

Guides on accessing and configuring USB recording settings.

Switching on automatic preview

How to enable automatic file preview in the file browser.

Selecting external data media

How to choose a preferred USB device when multiple are connected.

Selecting a partition on the external data medium

How to select a specific partition on a multi-partition USB drive.

Testing the external data medium

How to test USB media for compatibility and functionality.

"Pausing" time shift programmes

How to pause live TV and resume later using time shift.

Recording programmes

General information on recording TV programs.

One-touch programme recording

Simple method to start recording a program immediately.

Recording a programme from the channel list

Steps to initiate recording directly from the channel list.

Presetting programmes to be recorded

How to schedule recordings using the electronic TV guide.

... by manual data entry

Manually setting up timer recordings with specific dates and times.

Editing recording data in the timer menu

How to modify scheduled timer recordings.

Deleting a timer

How to remove scheduled timer recordings.

Playback

General information on playing recorded programs.

Selecting a programme from the archive

How to choose and play recorded programs from the archive.

Forward/reverse picture search

Using fast forward/rewind during playback.

Repeating a scene (A-B)

How to mark and continuously repeat a specific scene.

Playback during a recording

Watching other programs while a recording is in progress.

Deleting programmes in the recording list

How to remove recorded programs from the list.

USB OPERATION

File formats

Lists supported video, audio, and image file formats for USB playback.

Connecting external data media

Instructions for connecting USB storage devices.

The file browser

Explains how the file browser displays and organizes media files.

Switching on automatic preview

How to enable automatic previews for files in the browser.

Selecting the display mode

Changing how files are displayed in the browser.

Setting the display duration for pictures in a slideshow

Adjusting how long images are shown in a slideshow.

DivX® VOD

Instructions for playing DivX Video-on-Demand content.

Basic playback functions

Core functions for playing video, audio, and picture files.

Notes on basic playback

Important notes and tips related to file playback.

Additional playback functions

Advanced playback features depending on file format.

Selecting chapters on DivX® files

How to navigate chapters within DivX video files.

Selecting titles on DivX® files

How to select different titles within DivX video files.

Playing selected titles

Playing only marked tracks or titles.

Selecting a track or picture in steps (SKIP)

Navigating through tracks or pictures sequentially.

Selecting a certain passage for playback

How to jump to a specific point in a video.

Fast forward

Using fast forward at different speeds.

Rotating pictures

Rotating picture files by 90 degrees.

Repeat functions

Options for repeating tracks or all tracks.

TELETEXT OPERATION

TOP text or FLOF text mode

How to access and navigate teletext pages.

Normal text mode

Basic teletext viewing mode.

Additional functions

Features like skipping waiting time and split screen.

Enlarging the character height

Increasing text size for better readability.

Page hold

Stopping automatic scrolling of teletext sub-pages.

Opening a sub-page directly

Accessing specific teletext sub-pages.

Revealing answers

Displaying or concealing teletext answers.

Split screen

Viewing TV channel and teletext simultaneously.

CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS

Opening the SETTINGS menu

How to access the main settings menu.

Language settings

How to change menu language and subtitle language.

Changing the audio language

Setting primary and secondary audio languages.

Changing the subtitle language and subtitle mode

Selecting subtitle language and mode (on/off).

Setting the date and time

How to manually set the date, time, and time zone.

Timer settings

Setting sleep timer for automatic switch-off.

Switch-on timer

Setting an automatic switch-on time for the TV.

Volume

Adjusting volume settings.

Switch-off timer

Setting the time for the TV to switch off.

Automatic switch-off (Auto Sleep)

How the TV automatically switches to standby.

Parental control settings

Setting access levels for programs and locking menus.

Changing the PIN code

How to change the default PIN code.

Locking television channels

Setting personal PIN codes to lock specific channels.

Updating software

How to check for and install software updates.

Restoring the television to the default settings

Resetting the TV to factory settings.

OPERATION USING EXTERNAL DEVICES

DIGI LINK

Introduces the DIGI LINK function for controlling connected devices.

Searching for and activating external devices

How to find and select DIGI LINK compatible devices.

Device operation

How to control external devices via the TV's remote.

Switching the device to standby

How to put connected external devices into standby mode.

High definition HD ready

Information on connecting HDTV sources for HD viewing.

Connection options

General advice on connecting external devices based on available sockets.

Connecting external devices ... with digital audio/video signals

How to connect devices using HDMI for digital signals.

Connecting external devices ... with analogue video signal (progressive)

How to connect devices using component cables for analogue signals.

... using the SCART socket (FBAS/RGB signal)

How to connect devices using SCART cables.

Activating a decoder

Steps to activate a connected decoder for unencrypted signals.

... with S-Video signal

How to connect devices using S-Video cables.

... with an analogue TV signal

How to connect devices using AV2 for analogue TV signals.

Using a DVD player, DVD recorder, video recorder or set-top box

General guidance for connecting common external devices.

Headphones

How to connect headphones to the TV.

Changing the headphone volume

How to adjust the volume for headphones.

Hi-fi system/AV receiver

Connecting audio equipment like hi-fi systems or AV receivers.

Setting the audio format

How to select audio output formats (PCM, Dolby).

Playing the audio signal via the HiFi system

Routing audio output to a hi-fi system or AV receiver.

OPERATION AS A PC MONITOR

Connecting a PC

Instructions for connecting a computer to the TV.

Selecting presets for the PC

Choosing optimal settings for PC input.

Settings for PC mode

Configuring various settings for PC operation.

OPERATION WITH A COMMON INTERFACE

What is a Common Interface?

Explanation of the CI slot and its purpose for DVB receivers.

Inserting the CA module

Steps for inserting a CA module and smart card.

Access control for Cl module and smart card

How to manage access control for CI modules.

SPECIAL SETTINGS

Searching for television channels from the cable provider automatically

Guide to automatically scanning for cable TV channels.

Searching for television channels from the cable provider manually

Steps for manually tuning cable TV channels by frequency.

Searching for digital terrestrial TV channels automatically

How to automatically scan for terrestrial digital TV channels.

Searching for digital terrestrial TV channels manually

Steps for manually tuning terrestrial digital TV channels.

Tuning analogue television channels

Guides on tuning analogue channels via scan or manual entry.

Switching the television to analogue reception

How to select analogue reception mode.

Setting all analogue television channels

Steps for performing an automatic search for analogue channels.

Tuning the television channels by entering the channel numbers

Manually tuning channels by entering numbers and fine-tuning.

Changing stored analogue channels

Managing stored analogue channels (delete, rename, skip).

Selecting a channel list

Selecting different channel lists.

Deleting channels

How to delete channels.

Entering channel names (8 digit maximum)

Assigning names to channels.

Skipping television channels

Marking channels to be skipped.

Creating lists of favourites

Saving favorite channels into lists.

Exiting the settings

How to close the settings menu.

INFORMATION

Displaying signal information (for digital channels only)

How to view signal quality and strength for digital channels.

Technical data

Lists technical specifications, dimensions, and power consumption.

Service information for retailers

Information regarding product compliance and retailer services.

Environmental note

Guidance on product recycling and environmental responsibility.

Troubleshooting

Screen lit (snow), but no station visible

Troubleshooting steps for lack of picture despite screen illumination.

Insufficient contrast in picture

Solutions for poor picture contrast.

Picture and/or sound distorted

Diagnosing and fixing distorted picture or sound issues.

Ghosting, reflection

Addressing ghosting or reflection artifacts in the picture.

No colour

Troubleshooting steps when the picture lacks color.

Picture but no sound

Solutions for when the picture is visible but there is no sound.

Teletext impaired or absent

Diagnosing problems with teletext reception.

The remote control does not work

Steps to resolve issues with the remote control.

Picture too dark in PC mode

Adjusting picture settings when connected to a PC.

Unable to discover DMS device

Troubleshooting DMS device detection problems.

Poor picture quality (pixel) in WLAN mode

Addressing pixel issues or poor quality in wireless network mode.