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THOMSON LCD-IFC228 User Manual

THOMSON LCD-IFC228
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Contents
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This manual applies to several TV set models. Some features may
not be available on the model you purchased. Refer to the
feature table provided with this manual to find out the main
features of the relevant model.
Optional functions are indicated by the following symbol: O
The model number of your TV set is on a label at the back of
the set and on the cover of this manual.
Getting started
Important information ....................................................................2
Safety ....................................................................................................2
LCD panel............................................................................................2
Care ....................................................................................................2
Switching on ......................................................................................3
Remote control TV functions ..........................................................4
DVD functions....................................................................................5
Using the remote control for other equipment ............................6
Programming the remote control..................................................6
O The Learning feature ....................................................................7
Programming the volume control function..................................7
Channel set-up
Initial set-up ......................................................................................8
Manual channel set-up ......................................................................9
General operation
Switching the TV set on and off ....................................................10
Volume ............................................................................................10
Displaying status information ........................................................10
Accessing channels..........................................................................10
Accessing AV programmes ............................................................10
Demo mode ....................................................................................10
Zoom................................................................................................11
List of programmes ........................................................................11
Freezing a picture ..........................................................................11
Flat batteries ..................................................................................11
Advanced functions
Adjusting the sound ........................................................................12
Headphone settings ........................................................................12
Graphic equaliser ............................................................................12
Configuring the sound settings ....................................................13
Adjusting the picture......................................................................13
Other settings ................................................................................14
Setting the time ..............................................................................15
Setting the time................................................................................15
Programming the sleep timer........................................................15
Programming the wake-up timer ................................................15
Parental control ..............................................................................16
Locking a channel or AV programme..........................................16
Locking the buttons on the TV set ..............................................16
Operation (TV mode) ....................................................................16
PIP - Single/Split screen in TV mode ............................................17
Operation..........................................................................................17
PIP - Single/Split screen in PC mode ............................................18
Operation..........................................................................................18
Customising your television ..........................................................19
Preferences........................................................................................19
Configuring AV sockets ..................................................................20
Teletext ............................................................................................21
Accessing Teletext............................................................................21
Navigator ..........................................................................................21
Other Teletext functions ................................................................21
Program Info....................................................................................22
Defining search criteria ..................................................................22
Recording a programme ................................................................22
Storing a programme......................................................................22
Checking your selections in the Review screen ......................23
DVD functions - Playing discs
Compatible discs ............................................................................24
Compatible formats........................................................................24
Regional coding ..............................................................................24
Basic playback operations ..............................................................25
Playback..............................................................................................25
Accelerated play ..............................................................................25
Still image ..........................................................................................25
Frame advance..................................................................................25
Variable slow motion......................................................................25
Changing chapter ............................................................................25
Scene replay ......................................................................................25
Playing mp3 music files and displaying JPEG files ....................25
Info menu ........................................................................................26
Direct access ....................................................................................26
Title/Chapter/Track/Index ............................................................26
Subtitles..............................................................................................26
Audio..................................................................................................26
Play mode ..........................................................................................26
Repeat play........................................................................................27
IntroScan............................................................................................27
Camera angle....................................................................................27
PBC - PlayBack Control ................................................................27
Info menu for JPEG files ................................................................27
DVD functions - Menus
Main menu ......................................................................................28
Disc contents menu ........................................................................28
Disc options menu ..........................................................................28
TV menus ........................................................................................28
Play Mode menu..............................................................................29
Lock menu ......................................................................................28
Display menu ..................................................................................31
Sound menu ....................................................................................34
Languages menu..............................................................................32
Other information
Sockets ............................................................................................33
Connecting active speakers............................................................33
Connecting speakers ......................................................................33
Connecting an amplifier ................................................................34
Connecting headphones ................................................................34
Connecting a video recorder ........................................................34
About NexTView Link....................................................................34
O
Adjustment of the screen inclination
................................34
This publication is printed on recycled paper.
You can contact THOMSON by dialling: 0871 712 1312
(for United Kingdom, £0.10/mn inc VAT)
www.thomson-europe.com
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THOMSON LCD-IFC228 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Screen Size22 inches
Brightness250 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio1000:1
Response Time5 ms
Viewing Angle170° (H) / 160° (V)
Input PortsVGA, HDMI, Composite, Component
Sound Output2 x 3W

Summary

Important information

Safety

Essential safety precautions for domestic mains supply, heat, moisture, and electrical surges.

Care

Instructions for cleaning the screen, vents, and general appliance care.

Handling and care of discs

Guidelines for handling, storing, and inserting discs to prevent damage.

Getting started

Switching on

Step-by-step guide to switching on the TV and remote control for the first time.

Remote control TV functions

Explains the functions of buttons on the remote control for TV operation and menu navigation.

Using the remote control for other equipment

How to program the remote control to operate other appliances like VCR, DVD, SAT, AMP.

Programming the remote control

Methods for programming the remote control for other devices via automatic or manual code search.

The Learning feature

How to record functionality from original remotes onto the TV remote's buttons.

Programming the volume control function

How to program the remote to control volume for connected amplifiers.

General operation

Switching the TV set on and off

Guide to turning the TV on, off, and putting it into standby mode.

Volume

How to adjust TV volume and use the mute function.

Accessing channels

Methods for changing channels using numeric buttons, PR+/PR-, and program lists.

Accessing AV programmes

How to select and cycle through AV input sources like VCR, DVD, and PC.

Demo mode

How to activate and use the demo mode to highlight Hi Pix setting features.

Displaying status information

How to display channel, time, sound, and parental control status information.

Zoom

How to change picture display format and zoom levels, including temporary shifting.

List of programmes

How to display and navigate the list of stored TV channels and AV programs.

Freezing a picture

How to freeze the current picture and cancel the freeze function.

Flat batteries

What happens when remote control batteries are flat and how to handle it.

Advanced functions

Adjusting the sound

How to configure sound settings like type, mode, automatic level, dynamic bass, and equalizer.

Headphone settings

How to adjust headphone volume, bass, treble, and sound type.

Graphic equaliser

How to adjust sound frequencies using presets or manual settings.

Configuring the sound settings

Details on setting sound balance, speaker type, and subwoofer configuration.

Adjusting the picture

How to adjust picture settings like preset, brightness, color, contrast, sharpness, and noise reduction.

Other settings

Settings for automatic format, photo mode, film mode, tint, and auto skin tone.

Setting the time

How to set the TV's clock using Teletext reference or manual input.

Programming the sleep timer

How to set the TV to automatically turn off after a specified period.

Programming the wake-up timer

How to set the TV to automatically turn on at a specific time and channel.

Parental control

How to limit access to channels/programmes and lock TV set buttons using a PIN code.

Locking a channel or AV programme

Steps to lock specific channels or AV programmes using the parental control settings.

Locking the buttons on the TV set

How to lock the front panel buttons to prevent unauthorized use.

PIP - Single/Split screen in TV mode

How to use Picture-in-Picture (PIP) modes for TV viewing, including single and split screen.

Operation

How to control PIP display modes, swap channels, zoom, and position the PIP window.

PIP - Single/Split screen in PC mode

How to use Picture-in-Picture (PIP) modes when the TV is in PC mode.

Preferences

How to set personal preferences for features like permanent channel number, language, country, and volume.

Configuring AV sockets

How to configure TV's AV sockets (SCART, VGA, DVI, CMP) for connected equipment.

Teletext

Accessing Teletext

How to access and navigate Teletext pages using the remote control.

Navigator

Explanation of the Teletext navigator functions like STOP, Hidden Answers, Zoom, Mixed Display.

Other Teletext functions

Program Info (programme guide)

Defining search criteria, such as day and period (time slot)

How to define search criteria for programmes based on day and time.

Recording a programme

How to program a NexTView Link video recorder to record a selected programme.

Storing a programme

How to store a programme to get a reminder when it starts.

Checking your selections in the Review screen

How to review programmed recordings, memos, and wake-up settings.

DVD functions - Playing discs

Compatible discs and formats

Details on compatible DVD, CD, VCD, SVCD, mp3, JPEG discs and their formats.

Regional coding

Information on DVD regional coding and how it affects disc playback.

Discs you can play

Guidelines on playing various disc types like DVD-Video, VCD, Audio CDs, and mp3 files.

Basic playback operations

Comprehensive guide to playing discs: playback, stop, accelerated play, frame advance, slow motion, chapter change.

Info menu

How to access disc information and functions like direct access, subtitles, audio, and play mode.

Repeat play

How to repeat titles, chapters, segments, or entire discs.

IntroScan

How to play the first ten seconds of each track on audio CDs and mp3 discs.

PBC - PlayBack Control

How to use PlayBack Control for VCDs for interactive scene selection.

Info menu for JPEG files

Information and functions related to JPEG files, including scroll speed and play mode.

DVD functions - Menus

Main menu

How to define player settings like languages, sound outputs, and display modes.

Disc contents menu

How to access the menu showing titles and chapters on a disc.

Disc options menu

How to access disc-specific options like playback mode and player locking.

Disc menu

How to select playback modes like Standard Play, Random Play, Program Play, AutoPlay, and IntroScan.

Lock menu

How to set rating limits, lock/unlock the player, change password, and manage parental controls.

Display menu

How to adjust TV image format and on-screen display options.

Sound menu

How to configure sound logic and digital audio output settings.

Languages menu

How to set languages for player menus, dialogue, subtitles, and disc menus.

Other information

Sockets

Descriptions and connection details for various AV sockets on the TV.

Connecting active speakers

How to connect active speakers to the TV's audio RCA sockets.

Connecting speakers (on the side)

How to connect speakers to the side sockets and manage the internal speakers.

Connecting an amplifier

How to connect an amplifier to replace the TV's side speakers.

Connecting headphones

How to connect headphones or stereo earphones and adjust volume.

Connecting a video recorder

Recommendations for connecting a video recorder via SCART or aerial socket.

About NexTView Link

Explanation of the NexTView Link feature for channel setup and programme recording.

Setting up channels

How NexTView Link is used to download channels to a video recorder.

Setting a programme to record

Using NexTView Link to set programmes for recording.

Immediate recording

How to use NexTView Link for immediate recording of the current programme.

Adjustment of the screen inclination

How to adjust the screen inclination using the stand adjustment key.

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