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Grundig 46 VLE 8160 SL User Manual

Grundig 46 VLE 8160 SL
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LCD TV
46 VLE 8160 SL
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Questions and Answers:

Grundig 46 VLE 8160 SL Specifications

General IconGeneral
Screen Size46 inches
Backlight TypeLED
HDMI Ports4
USB Ports2
Smart TVYes
Ethernet PortYes
Wi-FiYes
Aspect Ratio16:9
Energy Efficiency ClassA+
Resolution1920 x 1080

Summary

GENERAL INFORMATION

Special features of your television set

Lists various functionalities like DVB reception, USB connectivity, Smart Inter@ctive TV, and DLNA.

Receiving digital channels

Explains requirements for DVB-S, DVB-T, and DVB-C reception, including encrypted channels.

Important notes on environmental protection

Provides guidance on saving resources and energy, and proper disposal of the device.

Notes on still images

Advises on preventing image retention on the screen and minimizing potential impacts.

CONNECTION AND PREPARATION

Connecting the antenna and power cord

Details the steps for connecting the antenna and power cord to the TV set.

Inserting batteries into the remote control

Explains how to insert batteries into the remote control, including an environmental note.

OVERVIEW

Connections on the television set

Illustrates and lists all available connection sockets on the television set.

Controls on the television set

Describes the functions of buttons on the TV set itself.

The remote control – Main functions

Outlines the main buttons and their functions on the remote control.

The remote control – All functions

Details all functions accessible via the remote control buttons.

SETTINGS

Initial set-up and tuning television channels

Guides through the initial setup process and automatic channel scanning for television channels.

Selecting language, country and operating mode

Explains how to select language, country, and operating mode during initial setup.

Tuning the television channels from satellite (DVB-S)

Provides instructions for tuning satellite channels using Easy or Advanced installation.

Tuning terrestrial television channels (DVB-T)

Details the process for tuning digital terrestrial television channels.

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

Explains how to tune channels from a cable provider.

Changing the program table for the digital channels

Guides on managing channels in the program table, including deleting, reordering, and locking.

Selecting channel lists

Explains how to navigate and select different channel lists.

Deleting channels

Instructions on how to delete channels from the program table.

Change the order of the channels in the program table

How to reorder channels within the program table.

Sorting channels in the program table

Options for sorting channels by different criteria.

Skipping channels

How to mark channels to be skipped during selection.

Creating lists of favourites

Steps to create and manage favorite channel lists.

Picture settings

Explains how to adjust picture settings like brightness, contrast, colour, etc.

Sound settings

Guides on adjusting volume, balance, sound type, and other audio settings.

Sound effects

Details on applying preset sound effects like Music, Natural, Speech, and User.

SRS TruSurround HD

Information on the SRS TruSurround HD audio technology.

Equalizer

How to use the equalizer for custom sound settings.

Audio description (Audio subtitles)

How to enable and adjust audio descriptions for visually impaired users.

TELEVISION - OPERATION

Basic functions

Covers basic TV operations like switching on/off, selecting channels, and adjusting volume.

Displaying information

How to display channel information on screen.

Freeze-frame

How to freeze the current TV picture.

Audio settings

Explains how to adjust various audio settings.

Audio language

How to select audio language for digital channels.

Subtitles

How to select subtitle language and mode.

Zoom function

How to enlarge the picture for better viewing.

Eco mode

How to activate Eco mode to reduce power consumption.

Zapping function

How to use the zapping function to remember channels.

Electronic TV guide

How to use the electronic TV guide for programme information.

Changing the picture format

Guides on selecting different picture formats like Auto, 16:9, 4:3, LetterBox, etc.

3D FUNCTION

Important information about the 3D function

Safety and usage guidelines for 3D viewing.

Preparing the 3D function

How to prepare the TV and 3D glasses for 3D viewing.

Watching 3D films

Instructions on how to watch 3D films, including source compatibility.

3D Settings

How to access and adjust 3D settings.

Adjusting 2D → 3D effects

How to adjust visual effects when converting 2D to 3D.

Left - Right Correction

How to correct 3D perception issues caused by HDMI signal synchronization.

SMART INTER@CTIVE TV AND HOME NETWORK

What is Smart Inter@ctive TV

Explains the Smart Inter@ctive TV feature and its capabilities.

Network connection

Guides on establishing wired or wireless network connections.

Wired network

Details on setting up a wired network connection.

Manual connection

Instructions for manual network configuration, including static IP addresses.

Wireless network connection

Steps to connect the TV to a wireless network using a WiFi USB dongle.

Wireless network settings

Options for automatic or manual wireless network setup.

Manual connection

Detailed steps for manual wireless network configuration.

Smart Inter@ctive TV internet applications

Information about available internet applications and their usage.

Selecting internet applications

How to access and launch internet applications on the TV.

Smart İnter@ctive browser main menu

Overview of the Smart Interactive browser's main menu and navigation.

Navigation in the main menu

How to navigate within the Smart Interactive browser's applications.

Playing and other options in the applications

Details on playback controls and options within applications.

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

How to play media files from a home network using DLNA.

vTuner internet radio

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

USB RECORDING

Information on recording and playing television programmes

Explains the requirements and possibilities for recording/playing TV programs via USB.

Possible limitations when using an external data medium

Discusses restrictions imposed by broadcasters on recording and playback.

Connecting external data media

Steps to connect external data media (hard drives, USB sticks) to the TV.

Settings for USB recording

How to access the USB recording menu and manage data media.

Switching on automatic preview

How to enable file preview in the file browser.

Safely remove disk

Procedure for safely removing connected USB storage devices.

Selecting external data media

How to select a preferred data medium when multiple are connected.

Selecting a partition on the external data medium

How to choose a specific partition on a multi-partition drive.

Testing the external data medium

How to test the suitability of external data media.

"Pausing" time shift programmes

How to pause and resume live TV programs using the time shift function.

Recording programmes

General information on recording TV programs and memory requirements.

One-touch programme recording

How to record a program instantly using a single button press.

Recording a programme from the channel list

How to record a selected channel directly from the channel list.

Presetting programmes to be recorded

How to schedule recordings using the electronic TV guide.

... by manual data entry

How to manually set up timer recordings for up to 25 programs.

Editing recording data in the timer menu

How to modify existing scheduled recordings.

Deleting recording data in the timer menu

How to remove scheduled recordings from the timer.

Playback

General information on playing recorded programs from the archive.

Selecting a programme from the archive

How to choose and play a specific recorded program.

Forward/reverse picture search

Controls for fast forwarding and rewinding during playback.

Repeating a scene (A-B)

How to mark and loop a specific scene during playback.

Playback during a recording

Watching recorded programs while another is being recorded.

Deleting programmes in the recording list

How to delete recorded programs from the list.

USB OPERATION

File formats

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

Connecting external data media

Steps to connect external data media for USB operation.

The file browser

Overview of the file browser interface for navigating USB media.

Settings in the USB setup menu

How to access and configure USB setup options.

Switching on automatic preview

How to enable file preview in the file browser.

Selecting the display mode

How to choose display modes for files in the browser.

Setting the display duration for pictures in a slideshow

How to set the display time for pictures in a slideshow.

DivX® VOD

Information on playing protected DivX VOD content.

Basic playback functions

General playback controls for files from USB media.

Additional playback functions

Lists extra playback features available depending on file format.

Selecting chapters on DivX® files

How to navigate through chapters in DivX video files.

Selecting titles on DivX® files

How to select specific titles within DivX files.

Playing selected titles

How to play only marked tracks or titles.

Selecting a track or picture in steps (SKIP)

How to step through tracks or pictures.

Selecting a certain passage for playback

How to select and play a specific part of a video file.

Fast forward

How to use fast forward and rewind speeds.

Rotating pictures

How to rotate picture files by 90 degrees.

Repeat functions

How to set up repeat playback for tracks or all tracks.

TELETEXT OPERATION

TOP text or FLOF text mode

How to use teletext in TOP or FLOF modes, including page selection.

Normal text mode

How to switch to and use teletext in normal text mode.

Additional functions

Covers teletext features like skipping waiting time and split screen.

INTERACTIVE PORTAL (HBBTV)

What is HbbTV?

Explains the HbbTV interactive teletext service.

HbbTV Operation

How to operate HbbTV services and navigate content.

Additional functions for video sequences

Basic playback controls for video sequences within HbbTV.

CONVENIENCE FUNCTIONS

Opening the SETTINGS menu

How to access the main settings menu.

Language settings

How to change the menu and audio/subtitle languages.

Setting the date and time

How to set the date and time automatically or manually.

Timer settings

How to set the sleep timer for automatic TV switch-off.

Switch-on timer

How to schedule the TV to turn on automatically at a set time.

Switch-off timer

Further details on setting the sleep timer.

Automatic switch-off (Auto Sleep)

How to activate the auto sleep function for standby.

Parental control settings

How to set parental controls and access levels for programs.

Changing the PIN code

How to change the default PIN code for security features.

Locking television channels

How to lock specific channels using a PIN code.

Updating software (OAD)

How to update TV software via satellite.

Updating software (Online)

How to update TV software via the internet.

Restoring the television to the default settings

How to reset the TV to factory default settings.

OPERATION USING EXTERNAL DEVICES

DIGI LINK

Introduction to the DIGI LINK function for controlling connected devices.

The DIGI LINK functions on your television

Details on how DIGI LINK features work on the TV.

Searching for and activating external devices

How to search for and connect external devices via DIGI LINK.

Device operation

How to control external devices using the TV remote.

Switching the device to standby

How to switch connected external devices to standby.

High definition HD ready

Information about HD ready compatibility and viewing digital HDTV.

Connection options

General guidance on connecting external devices to various TV sockets.

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

How to connect devices using HDMI cables for digital signals.

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

How to connect devices using Component (YPbPr) cables for analogue signals.

Activating a decoder

How to activate a decoder connected via SCART for unencrypted signals.

Connecting external devices ... with an analogue TV signal

How to connect devices using RCA cables for analogue signals (AV2).

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

How to select the correct input source for various external devices.

Headphones

Information on connecting and adjusting headphone volume.

Hi-fi system/AV receiver

How to connect hi-fi systems or AV receivers and set audio output.

Playing the audio signal via the HiFi system

How to play audio through a connected Hi-Fi system.

OPERATION AS A PC MONITOR

Connecting a PC

How to connect a PC to the TV using VGA and audio cables.

Selecting presets for the PC

How to select the PC input preset.

Settings for PC mode

How to configure TV settings for optimal PC display.

OPERATION WITH A COMMON INTERFACE

What is a Common Interface?

Explains the Common Interface (CI) for DVB receivers and encrypted channels.

Inserting the CA module

Steps for inserting a CA module and smart card into the CI slot.

Access control for CI module and smart card

How to access PAY-TV channels after inserting the module.

SPECIAL SETTINGS

Searching for digital television channels from a satellite automatically

How to perform an automatic search for new satellite channels.

Searching for digital television channels from a satellite manually

How to manually search for satellite channels using specific parameters.

LNB settings

How to configure LNB settings for satellite reception.

Settings for motorised antennas (DiSEqC 1.2)

How to operate a motorised satellite antenna using DiSEqC 1.2.

User mode

How to adjust antenna alignment for individual satellites.

Expert mode

How to restrict antenna range or reset it.

Searching for television channels from the cable provider automatically

How to automatically scan for channels from a cable provider.

Searching for digital terrestrial TV channels automatically

How to automatically scan for digital terrestrial channels.

Automatic service update

How to enable automatic updates for network operator information.

Searching for digital terrestrial TV channels manually

How to manually search for digital terrestrial channels by channel number.

Tuning analogue television channels

How to tune analogue channels if digital reception is not possible.

Switching the television to analogue reception

How to select the correct input source for analogue reception.

Setting all analogue television channels

How to set all analogue channels after selecting the input source.

Tuning the television channels by entering the channel numbers

How to tune analogue channels by manually entering channel numbers.

Changing stored analogue channels

How to delete, change, or skip analogue channels.

Selecting a channel list

How to select and manage channel lists for analogue channels.

Deleting channels

How to delete analogue channels.

Entering channel names (8 digit maximum)

How to assign names to channels.

Skipping television channels

How to mark analogue channels to be skipped.

Creating lists of favourites

How to create and manage favourite lists for analogue channels.

INFORMATION

Displaying signal information (for digital channels only)

How to view signal quality and strength for digital channels.

Technical data

Lists the technical specifications of the television.

Service information for retailers

Information for retailers regarding product operation and compliance.

Environmental note

Guidance on proper disposal and recycling of the product.

Troubleshooting

A guide to diagnosing and resolving common TV problems.

Troubleshooting

Further troubleshooting steps for various issues.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting for network and application-related problems.

Additional Information for units sold in the UK.

Specific information for UK models, including plug and fuse details.

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