Control unit front side of the device ............4 EPG – Electronic Programme Guide (radio) ............37 Connections rear side of the device Xelos 32 SL ........5 Audio playback from external devices ............37 Connections rear side of the device Xelos 37 SL / Xelos 42 SL ....6 DVB ......................
Remote control – TV functions Switch on / (page 20) ............. Sound off/on switch off to standby mode ........(page 12) (page 60) ....LED display for current operating mode Switch over to radio mode (1 (4 ......(page 12, 36) (page 11, 60) ........Switch over to TV mode Switch over to operate DVD player .......(page 60) (page 60) ......Switch over to operate recorder...
Control unit front side of the device Button M: Call the menu in the menu: up/down Display: = Standby On/Off button: = Operation Switch on from the standby mode = Operation without on-screen display Switch off to the standby mode (Radio, EPG data capture or timer recording) Button –...
Connections rear side of the device Xelos 32 SL Factory setting: AV2: DVD recorder You can change this during the ini- tial installation (page 12) or in the connection wizard (page 44). Before you connect other devices or make any changes, please start the...
Connections rear side of the device Xelos 37 SL / Xelos 42 SL Factory setting: AV2: DVD recorder You can change this during the ini- tial installation (page 12) or in the connection wizard (page 44). Before you connect other devices or make any changes, please start the CI - Common Interface connection wizard (page 44) and the...
Welcome Thank you! About this operating manual Loewe sets high standards in technology, design and user friendliness. This For many questions concerning the technology you will find an answer applies equally for TV, video and accessories. in the index of your TV set. If your question concerns TV set operation, you can access a function directly from the index of the Tv set.
Welcome Assist + Operating convenience with wizards You can select the most important operating modes directly with the This TV set offers user prompting with wizards that take you through the Assist + menu (ASSIST button). Selectable modes are: TV, Radio digital, settings step-by-step.
For your safety For your own safety and to prevent unnecessary damage to your device, Power supply read and comply with the following safety instructions: The wrong voltage can damage the set. This equipment must only be connected to a mains power supply which has the same voltage and Proper use and environmental conditions frequency as that specified on the rating plate;...
65). If you want to save even more energy then switch the device Only use original accessories such as Loewe stands if possible (see Ac- off with the mains switch. However note that in this case, EPG (Electronic cessories on page 66).
220-240V~ SAT2 50/60Hz Press the TV button. See page 60 to find out how to operate other Loewe equipment. Connecting the TV set Connections on the back of the set (see also pages 5 and 6). Connecting to the mains Replace the cover over the connections.
Initial installation Turning the set on/off First installation wizard Switching the TV set to standby mode Initial installation after switching on for the first time This wizard starts automatically after the set is switched on for the first Activate the mains switch on the bottom of the set. time, however it can also be called later manually in the TV index, see The display in the control panel on the front of the set Repeat initial installation on page 17.
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Initial installation Explanations of the setting possibilities, including the upgradeable Logical For TV sets with MHEG-5 software the stations are tied Channel to “Logical Channel Numbers” – “LCN” and sorted from satellite reception: Number 1-799. Digital stations without “LCN” are stored from Energy Decide how energy efficiently you want to operate your (continued)
Initial installation Start search Start the automatic station search with OK. Positioning/aligning the DVB-T antenna The set now searches for TV and DVB radio stations. If you receive one or more DVB-T stations with picture or sound interfer- The stations found in the automatic search are divided into ence, you should change the position and alignment of the antenna.
Operating convenience General information on menu operation The info display Menus for the individual operating modes (TV, Radio, PIP, EPG, Teletext, The info display shows a content-based info text for each menu item at PhotoViewer and DR archive, if equipped with Digital Recorder) are called the top edge of the screen to aid you in making the settings.
Operating convenience The Assist + menu The index in the TV set You can start all wizards and many operating functions directly from The most important additional functions of the TV set can be called directly by the Assist + menu. this point.
Daily operation Select station With the station list ➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays, no favour- With the keys P+ and P - on the remote control ites selected: P+/P– Station up/down. OK Call Station list. The station display with sound identification is displayed briefly.
Daily operation With the favourites lists Select video source ➠ Please ensure that the appropriate devices have also been registered You can save and call your favourite stations in 6 favourites lists (e.g. for multiple users). Each favourites list can contain up to 99 stations. After with the connection wizard (see page 44).
Daily operation Adjusting the sound Explanations of the sound settings: Sound via Playback over the TV speakers, active speakers, Loewe Auro Switching sound on/off or an external hi-fi amplifier. The selection active speakers or Hi-fi/AV amplifier is only Sound off;...
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Daily operation Explanations of the sound settings: more ... Loudspeaker/ Selection possibility Mono/Stereo or Sound 1 or Sound Headphone 2 for two-sound broadcasts separately for speakers and sound headphones. Only available with analogue stations. Auto volume Reduces volume differences, e.g. for advertisements that are too loud.
Daily operation Adjusting the picture Presettings / Personal settings for picture adjustment Call TV menu. Call TV menu. Select Picture, go to the menu line below. Select Picture, go to the menu line below. Select Picture adjustment, go to the menu line below.
Daily operation Explanations of the picture formats: Operation without remote control ➠ The setting options depend on the transmitted picture Changing the station on the TV set content. 16:9 Proportionally correct display of 16:9 broadcasts. + / – Station up/down. 4:3 Proportionally correct display of 4:3 broadcasts.
Daily operation Button functions Functions of the coloured buttons in TV mode (Continuation) Green button: Open the Teletext functions menu. Every operating mode of the TV set (TV, Radio, Teletext, EPG, PIP, PhotoViewer and DR archive, if equipped with Digital Recorder) has its own menu and own INFO Teletext functions functions for the coloured buttons.
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Daily operation Status display Additional selection possibilities for DVB stations In the status display additional selection possibilities can be offered for ➠ In normal TV mode, without other displays. specific programmes depending on the DVB programme provider. END: Show/hide status display. ➠...
Managing stations TV stations Explanations of some search settings, including the upgradeable satellite reception: Various options for managing stations are available via the TV menu. For example the description for TV stations. For radio stations the same applies, Set location Select the country for country-specific defaults and sta- except that the Radio menu is called in Radio mode (see also page 36).
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Managing stations Search for/update stations – handling of new and no longer found stations Search/update station – manual search After the automatic search/update has been completed, the number of Call TV menu. new found stations is displayed. Select Settings, go to the menu line below.
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Managing stations Change, delete, move, rename, restore station Rename station ➠ Change station can also be called via the station list (page 18). ➠ Not possible for MHEG-5 stations. ➠ If at least one station is locked the access code must be entered before ➠...
Managing stations Put together / change favourites list Add station to favourites list ➠ All stations (left column) must be selected. Each favourites list can contain up to 99 stations. You can put together If not, change the list with . the favourites lists to suit your requirements (e.g.
Picture in Picture Picture in Picture (PIP) Swap contents of PIP and main picture ➠ The frame is green, The concurrent display of two different images is referred to as Picture if not, press the green button. in Picture. ➠ The coloured buttons do not work as described below for TV sets Yellow button: Swaps contents of TV picture and PIP picture.
Picture in Picture Configure Picture in Picture (PIP) mode Change position of the PIP small picture ➠ Other than the status line, which may possibly be In the PIP menu you can set the PIP type (Split Screen or Small Picture), the displayed, no other display is shown on the screen: PIP function (Standard PIP or iPIP) and the position of the small picture.
Electronic Programme Guide Electronic Programme Guide – EPG Adjusting the programme list ➠ The selection is at the top of the specifications, EPG stands for Electronic Programme Guide and provides you with if not, press the blue button. on-screen programme details. With the system, as with a printed pro- gramme guide, you can learn about the current programme.
Electronic Programme Guide Calling additional information about the programmes Station In the station selection you can determine for which selection station in the programme guide information is to be ➠ Brief information about many programmes is displayed displayed. Only stations with are shown in the EPG.
Teletext Teletext Additional page selection possibilities Your TV set supports the two operating systems TOP Text and FLOF. 1st possibility: Up to 2,000 pages are stored so that you have quick access. Call overview page 100. Starting and ending Teletext 2nd possibility: Switch Teletext on / off.
Teletext Programming timer recordings via Teletext Teletext menu ➠ Teletext is started, In the Teletext menu you can activate messages, reveal pages and configure if not, press the TEXT button. the teletext with the Settings menu function. Call the programme pages of the current station. Starting the Teletext menu ➠...
Teletext Digital radio Digital teletext (MHEG-5) Radio mode The TV set can receive digital radio stations via DVB. In the UK or Ireland, the teletext for DVB-T stations is transmitted as per In addition you can play the sound from an external device through the the MHEG-5 standard.
Digital radio Audio adjustment EPG – Electronic Programme Guide (radio) Call Sound adjustment. For the DVB radio stations you can also use an electronic programme guide, if the station that is currently active supplies data. Other settings as for TV mode (see page 20). Starting and ending EPG Switching the screen on/off ➠...
22000 Band horiz/high Current software versions can be downloaded from the Loewe Internet site (see page 39) and installed on your set using a USB stick. The software can also be updated by different DVB reception paths (DVB- T, DVB-C, DVB-S...
DVB stations (see page 38), you can choose which Select software type: software is to be updated. TV base software or Software download from the Loewe homepage DVB software, You can download new software for your TV set from our homepage. OK start search.
The CA module and the Smart Card are not part of the TV set's scope of delivery. They are usually available from your dealer. Loewe provides no Call TV menu. guarantee for the functioning of the CA module.
Other settings Parental lock Explanations of setting possibilities in the Parental lock menu: Lock all The TV set is locked immediately the menu is exited. All You can select and set various security options to prevent unauthorised use stations programmes can then only be watched after entering the of the TV set and to protect your children from unsuitable programmes.
Other settings Timer functions Explanations of setting possibilities in the Timer functions menu: Wake up Specify whether the TV set switches on in the event of an This menu offers you convenient alarm services. Programmed alarms are with alarm from the standby mode in TV or radio mode with also active when the TV set has been switched off to standby.
Other settings On-screen displays Time and date You can select different settings in this menu which affect the on-screen If you receive a station with teletext after switching on the TV, the time displays. and date are recorded automatically. The date may have to be entered manually for some stations.
Operating additional equipment Connection wizard Select the equipment you want to connect or remove equipment you no longer use in the AV equipment The connection wizard serves to connect accessory equipment optimally selection. to the TV set, make changes to the wiring of the devices or remove mo- Select equipment/connection.
Operating additional equipment Signal type Digital Link Connection wizard New devices/modifications Plus Transfer of the station list to the Digital Link Plus recorder(s). Signal type at socket AV1 (DVD) Automatic CVBS/YC Transfer (per recorder): 100% CVBS Proceed Select the signal types of the individual devices one after another where necessary.
Operating additional equipment Devices to the connections AV1/AV2/AVS Connecting a DVD player to the TV set ➠ DVD player is registered with the connection wizard. Accessory equipment such as DVD players, video and DVD recorders etc. can be connected to the TV set at the Euro-AV sockets AV1 and AV2 Switch off all equipment before connecting.
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Operating additional equipment Connecting a DVD recorder to the TV set Connecting Camcorder/camera ➠ DVD recorder is registered with the connection wizard. ➠ Camcorder/camera is registered with the connection wizard. Switch off all equipment before connecting. Switch off all equipment before connecting. Connect the Euro-AV output of the DVD recorder to the AV2 socket of the TV set.
With Digital Link HD-capable devices the device Your TV set can show 24p films (see glossary on page 68), which are name may possibly appear in place of the connection output from a connected HDMI player, e.g. Loewe BluTech Vision Inter- name. active, optimally.
HDMI connection of a automatically from standby mode when a disc is played or a screen menu TV set to compatible HDMI devices, such as e.g. Loewe AudioVision. You displayed on connected CEC-capable HDMI equipment.
Operating additional equipment Devices to the PC IN connection Playback from the device Call AV selection. You can connect a PC to the PC IN socket for example and thus use the TV screen as a monitor. ➠ When connecting a PC or accessory equipment to the PC IN socket AV selection COMP.
Operating additional equipment Devices to the Component IN connection Playback from the device Call AV selection. DVD players/recorders or a Set-Top-Box with Component Video con- nections can also be connected to the Cb/Pb Cr/Pr Y sockets (SD/HD- COMPONENT) of the TV set instead of to the EURO-AV sockets. AV selection COMP.
The sound components wizard is preset to playback via TV speakers at the factory. Call TV menu. If a Loewe Preceiver Auro with link cable has been connected to the Select Connections, TV set, you can only select between TV speakers and Auro in the sound go to the menu line below.
Operating additional equipment Connecting audio amplifiers Connecting digital audio amplifiers Continuation of the left column above ... The sound component wizard permits configuration of different audio amplifiers (stereo amplifiers, surround amplifiers, analogue or digital) with For digital audio transmission: Select yes. different digital audio formats (Dolby Digital, dts, MPEG, and stereo/PCM).
The external digital audio signal can be played back via an externally connection wizard, the digital audio input AUDIO DIGITAL connected digital audio amplifier or Loewe Auro. IN is assigned in the connection wizard (see page 45). ➠ An external audio amplifier must already be set in the sound components wizard (see page 53).
Operating additional equipment The direct way to record Enter timer data Timer data are displayed after selecting the broadcast you You can programme timer recordings for Digital Recorder or connected want to record. You can change these before confirming. recorders available according to the equipment on the TV set. The record- ing wizard is integrated at several places for programming a recording.
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Operating additional equipment Programming the timer with the timer overview New entry: Programme timer recording manually All programmed recordings, marked programmes and copy orders ➠ Timer list is opened. listed in the timer overview. You can also programme new recordings, Red button: Call New timer entry.
If the programmed timer cannot be transmitted to the external recorder similar system, the TV set and connected recorder exchange data (e.g. (no Digital Link Plus) but supports Digital Link (Loewe-own system), the compare station lists TV set/recorder or timer data of analogue stations).
Operating additional equipment PhotoViewer Viewing photos ➠ The photo overview is displayed. You can view photos in the standard JPEG format stored on a USB stick or a memory card in a card reader. You can also collect photos in a slide show. Folder_1 Connecting ➠...
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Operating additional equipment Open folder Calling the PhotoViewer menu ➠ Folders will only be displayed if they were created on the In the PhotoViewer menu you can make picture settings and select the memory card / USB stick. memory medium. Mark a folder in the photo overview.
(TV – REC – DVD – AUDIO). This allows you to check which operating mode the remote control is set to every time you press a button. Setting the remote control for other Loewe devices Press required device button along with the STOP button at the same time, until the associated LED display flashes twice.
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Operating additional equipment Functions for the Loewe DVD recorder (Centros 1202, 2102 HD, ViewVision DR + ) Functions for the Loewe DVD player (Auro 2216 PS, 8116 DT) Sound off/on TV Sound off/on LED indicator for current operating mode LED indicator for current operating mode...
Your TV set can be upgraded with the connection for a rotating foot switched off. In order for the TV set to return to the determined switch- control. If the set is assembled with a Loewe stand with motor drive, off position when switching it off, this must be activated (see below).
Wait until the timer recording ends or delete (displayed in grey). the timer recording (page 56). The control functions of the Loewe Recorder a) The Digital Link function is not activated or a) Activate Digital Link in the recorder (see and the Timer are not working or are not not possible in the recorder.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Remedy Digital Link Plus does not work. a) EURO-AV cable is not fully wired (pin 10 not a) Replace the EURO-AV cable. wired). b) Some recorders can only adopt stations b) Restore the recorder to the as-delivered during the initial installation of the TV set.
Technical data General data Type Xelos 32 SL Xelos 37 SL Xelos 42 SL Article number 69413xxx 69414xxx 69416xxx Dimensions for device without stand (W x H x D) in cm 79.5 x 55.5 x 11.5 93.5 x 64.0 x 11.5 104.7 x 70.6 x 11.3...
Assist remote control. Loewe MovieVision DR + : The external USB hard disk Loewe MovieVision DR + makes it very easy to ar- chive programs recorded on the integrated hard disk of the Digital Recorder. In addition, you can connect the Loewe MovieVision DR + to all Loewe TV...
The retrofit possibilities for your set can be found in the table. Equipment variants The equipment of the individual set variants and their upgrade possibilities is listed in the table below. Xelos 32 SL / DR + Xelos 37 SL / DR + Xelos 42 SL / DR +...
Digital Link: System for controlling recorders (for video and DVD recorders time control monitors the start and end times of programmes from DVB from Loewe) via the Euro AV sockets of the Loewe TV set with concealed stations. If these times deviate from the data programmed in the timer setup.
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The stations are sorted according to these channel location numbers. L-Link: Intelligent system connection between Loewe devices for the Electronic Programme Guide: See EPG. automatic exchange of information. Makes the operation of TV and EPG: Electronic Programme Guide is the electronic variant of a printed Loewe system components even more convenient.
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Glossary Pixel error: A pixel error is a defective pixel, usually on an LCD. Pixel errors Signal strength: Strength of the received antenna signal. may be caused by production errors. They are expressed for example by Signal quality: Quality of the incoming antenna signal. a constantly lit pixel or a constantly black pixel.
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Glossary Ycc/Ypp: Colour standards for Set-Top-Boxes. YCbCr: Digital colour model, see COMPONENT IN. YPbPr: Analogue colour model, see COMPONENT IN. 71 -...
DVB software 38 Muting 20 $XGLR DPSOLÀHUV DVB subtitles 24 AUDIO button 12 DVD button 60 Auro Loewe Preceiver 52 1HZ GHYLFHVPRGLÀFDWLRQV DVI 48 Auto format 22 Numeric buttons 15, 16, 18 Automatic dimming 22 Automatic speech detection 21...
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Index Safety 9, 10 Teletext 34 Satellite system 13 Teletext functions 24 Scope of delivery 7 Teletext subtitles 24, 35 Search/update stations 26 Time 24 Search wizard 26 Time and date 43 Select station 18 Timer data 55 Service 74 Date 55 Set balance 21 Recorder 55...
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