Metz 55TH34 VT - Manual (Page 32)

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Teletext
Teletext is a service which permits the reception of information on
the subjects shown in the index.
It is not possible to change the screen displays and/or the bright-
ness, contrast and colour of the video information.
Calling teletext
• Select a station which transmits teletext information.
• Press the teletext key . Page 100 (index) or the last page vie-
wed before the TV set was switched off is now displayed.
Basic teletext functions
• RED key: move one page backwards.
• GREEN k: move one page forwards.
• YELLOW key: move to the next chapter.
• BLUE key: move to the next subject.
• Numerical keys: enter the page numbers numerically.
Direct page selection
If you know the number of the teletext page you wish to see, you can
enter it directly with the numerical keys.
The selected page number is displayed at the upper left corner of the
screen. The set then starts to search for the page. When the page is
found, it is displayed on the screen.
If you wish to view the current programme while the search is being
executed, press the key
. The teletext screen is hidden, but is not
closed. The symbol blinks at the upper left corner of the screen
to indicate that the search is still running.
When the page is found, the symbol disappears and is replaced
by the page number.
To display the teletext page again, press the key .
Selecting a multiple page
Some teletext pages consist of multiple pages. This is normally indi-
cated below the time display in the form of, for example, „1/9“.
In order to select a specific multiple page, press the key and
then enter the desired page number. Four digits must be entered, for
example: „0004“.
If you wish to view the current programme while the search is being
executed, press the key
.. The teletext screen is hidden, but is
not closed. The symbol blinks at the upper left corner of the
screen to indicate that the search is still running.
When the page is found, the symbol disappears and is replaced
by the page number.
To display the teletext page again, press the key .
Stopping automatic display of the next page
Some teletext pages consist of several sub-pages which are displayed
sequentially. Each page is shown for a specific period and is then
replaced by the next page.
• If you wish to stop automatic paging, press the stop key .
• To display the next page again, press the stop key once more.
Double font size
The first time you press the key , the upper half of the current
page is displayed in double font size. Pressing the key again dis-
plays the lower half of the page in double font size. Pressing the key
a third time returns to display of the full page in normal size.
Access to a riddle solutions
The answers to quiz or riddle questions are normally hidden. They
can be displayed by pressing the solution key
.
Pressing this key a second time hides the answers again.
Displaying the time in TV mode
If you press the time key in TV mode, the current time is displayed
at the top right corner of the screen if you are watching a station that
transmits teletext information. Pressing the key again switches off
the time display.
If the station you are watching does not transmit teletext information,
a blue box is displayed instead of the current time.
If you open a menu when the time is displayed, the time display dis-
appears. It appears again as soon as you close the menu.
Exiting from teletext
To exit from teletext, press the key. The current TV programme is
now displayed again.
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