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Teletext
Teletext is an information system, broadcast by certain channels, which can be read like a newspaper. It
also provides subtitles for people with hearing difficulties or those who are unfamiliar with the language
in which a particular programme is being broadcast (cable networks, satellite channels, etc.).
Press:
To obtain:
To call up or exit from teletext.At first, the main
index page appears with a list of the items available.
Each page has a corresponding 3-figure number.
If the selected channel does not broadcast teletext, 100
will appear and the screen will remain blank (in this case,
exit from teletext and choose another channel).
Use keys
to
or
to enter the page nu m b e r
re q u i re d . For example: for page 120, p ress
.
The number is displayed in the top left-hand corner, t h e
page counter starts searching and the page is displaye d .
Repeat the pro c e d u re to consult another page.
If the counter continues searching, this means that the
selected page is not broadcast. Choose another number.
Coloured zones are displayed at the bottom of the
screen.The 4 coloured keys give access to the
corresponding subjects or pages.
The coloured zones flash when the subject or the page is
not yet available.
To switch teletext temporarily on or off.
P ress this key to display the upper, then lower part of
the scre e n , and then to return to the normal page size.
Some pages contain sub-pages which follow on
automatically from one another.This key allows sub-
page sequence to be enabled or disabled.The
I
sign appears in the top left hand corner.
To activate or deactivate screen overlay.
Use this key to reveal/conceal hidden information
(answers to puzzles).
To return to the table of contents (normally page 100).
For teletext programmes 1 to 41, you can store 4
favourite pages which you can then access via the
coloured keys
.
æ
Press
.
Â
Enter the number of the page required.
ê
Press
then the coloured key
of your
choice.The page is stored.
®
Repeat steps
Â
and
ê
for the other coloured
keys.
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From now on, when you consult teletext, your
favourite pages appear in colour at the bottom of
the screen.
To get back to the normal subject headings, p ress
.
To remove these settings, hold
down for 3 seconds.
Stop the
sequence of
sub-pages
O ve r l a ying te x t
on the TV picture
Reveal
Favourite pages
(available only on
certain models)
* Temporary
on/off
D i r ect access to
subject headings
Selecting a
teletext page
Switch teletext
on/off
Page
enlargement
* Only available with the remote control shown above.
* Ta b le of contents
