PANASONIC TH-37PX80B, TH-42PX80B User Manual

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No. TH-37PX80B

TH-42PX80B

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

U.K. Standard

English

Turn your living room into a home theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement

■Receives digital terrestrial broadcastings using an integrated DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner

Display DVB programmes with TV Guide (p. 20) / Timer Programming (p. 40) / Register and instantly call up favourite programmes with Profile Edit (p. 32)

■Sharp pictures with HDMI connection

Enjoy high-definition digital picture and high-quality sound by using an HDMI cable (p. 52)

■Links up and controls the connected equipment with “Q-Link” and “VIERA Link”

Easy recording and playback, create home theatre without complicated settings, etc. (p. 44)

■Supports Audio Description signal (p. 15 and p. 26)

This function can add an additional audio track to describe events on-screen and aids understanding and enjoyment, particularly for visually-impaired viewers.

Digital Switchover

Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region.

If you have any questions, please call Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk

Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks. When it starts you will lose all Analogue TV programmes and some Digital TV programmes will be missing. You will need to retune your TV each time this happens to recover your digital programmes.

•To retune your TV “Auto Setup” in “Tuning Menu” (p. 35)

Cable or Satellite users should still retune the TV to continue to receive Freeview services via their aerial. (Your Analogue programme for viewing Cable or Satellite services will change to a new position.)

2	Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the DTV signals may be relatively low in some cases,
	•despite good reception of analogue programmes.

HD ready

High Definition signals are supported by

HDMI and Component Video inputs.

100Hz Double Scan

100Hz Double Scan is a function of this TV that reduces large area flicker.

15,000:1 Native Contrast

A wide contrast ratio will deliver pictures with a deep black level and a brighter white level for greater image depth.

24p Playback

Can support 1080p, 24 frames per second source materials.

0.001 msec Panel Response Time

Extremely fast response time to minimise picture lag.

V-Audio

Utilises Panasonic’s advanced Digital

Amplification technology.

Lead-free display

All VIERA plasma display panels are lead-free. This reduces the impact on the environment when recycling or disposing of them in the future.

Up to 100,000 hours Plasma Panel Lifetime

The Plasma display panel used in the 2008 VIERA TV range is rated for up to 100,000 hours.

This measurement is based on the time taken for the brightness of the panel to reduce to half of it’s maximum level.

The time taken to reach this level may vary depending on the image content and the environment where the TV is used.

Image retention and malfunctions are not taken into account.

Contents

Be Sure to Read

•Safety Precautions······································ 4

•(Warning / Caution)

•Notes··························································· 5 Maintenance ··············································· 5

Quick Start Guide

•Accessories / Options········· 6

•

•Identifying Controls ·············· 8

•Basic Connection················ 10 Auto Setup······························ 12

Enjoy your TV!

Basic• Features

•Watching TV·············································· 14

•Viewing Teletext ········································ 17

•Using TV Guide········································· 20 Watching VCR, DVD and Satellites ·········· 22

Advanced• Features

How to Use Menu Functions····················· 24

•(picture, sound quality, etc.)

DVB Settings (DVB)·································· 30

•(pay-TV, software update)

•Editing Programmes ································· 32

•Tuning Programmes·································· 34

•Restore Settings ······································· 36

•Owner ID··················································· 37

•Input Labels ·············································· 38

•Displaying PC Screen on TV····················· 39

•Recording Controls ··································· 40

•Viewing from SD Card (Photos) ················ 42

Link Functions ·········································· 44

•(Q-Link / VIERA Link)

External Equipment··································· 50

FAQs, etc.

•

•Technical Information ································ 52

•FAQs ························································· 55

•On screen messages ································ 57

•Glossary···················································· 58

•Index ························································· 58

•Licence······················································ 59 Specifications············································ 59

Viewing Guide Start Quick

Advanced

.etc FAQs,

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Safety Precautions

Handling the mains plug and lead

•Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible at all times. The On / Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not used for a prolonged period of time.

•Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

•An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

•Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.)

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

•Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent fire never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV.

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces

•The TV may fall off or tip over.

Warning & Caution

Power source

•This TV is designed to operate on 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC.

Do not remove the cover

•Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones

•Irreversible damage can be caused.

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

Transport only in upright position

•Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upright or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This TV is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark ASA or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer.

Do not cut off the mains plug.

Do not use any other type of mains lead except the one supplied with this TV.

The supplied mains lead and moulded plug are designed to be used with this TV to avoid interference and for your safety.

If the socket outlet in your home is not suitable, get it changed by a qualified electrician. If the plug or mains lead becomes damaged, purchase a replacement from an authorized dealer.

WARNING: – THIS TV MUST BE EARTHED.

How to replace the fuse.

Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

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Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture

•To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.

Do not block the rear ventilation openings

•Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths and curtains.

Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance

	10
10	10	7
		(cm)

•When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the floor surface.

•In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it.

Use only the dedicated pedestals / mounting equipment

•Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.

•Use(p. 6)approved. pedestals / mounts

Do not allow children to handle SD Card

•As with a small object, SD Card can be swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use.

Notes

Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“image retention”).

This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.

Typical still images

Programme number and other logos
•Image displayed in 4:3 mode
•Video game
••Computer image
To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically
after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are
performed. (p. 55)
■Auto power standby function
If no signal is received and no operation is performed in
•Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go
to standby mode.
■Keep the TV away from these types of equipment
Electronic equipment
•In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV
(electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound).
Equipment with an infrared sensor
•This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect operation of
other equipment).
Maintenance
First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.
Display panel
Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.
Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth
dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part
detergent to 100 parts water). Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly
wipe the surface clean until it is dry.
Caution
The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and
•may be easily damaged.
Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard
object.
Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent,
•thinner, or other volatile substances
(this may degrade surface quality).
Cabinet, Pedestal
Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.
Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water
containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, wring the cloth
and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with
a dry cloth.
Caution
Take care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent.
•(A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.)
Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent,
•thinner, or other volatile substances
(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).
Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a
•rubber or PVC substance for a long time.
Mains plug	5
Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture
and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.)

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote Control		Batteries for the	Clamper (2)	Mains Lead
•	N2QAYB000239	Remote Control (2)	TMME289	K2CT3DH00018
		•R6 (UM3)	•p. 8	•p. 11
	TV
Operating Instructions			Cleaning cloth	Pedestal (ST-42R4-WG)
Pan European Guarantee Card			•TXFPE01RLTB	•TXFBL01RSTDTBLX0053
1 Year Guarantee Registration				•p. 7

CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

•This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

Optional accessories		Some items may not be available locally.
Wall-hanging bracket		(angle)
(vertical)		•TYTY--WK42PR4WWK42PR3W
•	TY-WK42PV3W
		•
•	TY-WK42PV4W

Caution

•In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.

•Carefully read the instructions accompanying the pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping over.

•Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.

Installing remote’s batteries

1	Pull open 2	Close

Note the correct

polarity (+ or -)

Hook

Caution

•Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.

•Do not mix old and new batteries.

•Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).

•Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

•Do not burn or breakup batteries.

Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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Attaching the pedestal

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

•Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Caution

Do• not use any other TV and displays.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

•If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately.Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.

•If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

•If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal injury may result.Ensure that the TV does not fall over.

Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV.

•If two or more people are not present, the TV may be dropped, and personal injury may result.

Assembly screw (4)	Assembly screw (4)	Pole (2)	Base
(silver)	(black)
		L	R
M5 × 18	M5 × 25

■Assembling the pedestal

Use the four assembly screws to fasten the left and right poles to the base securely.

•Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

•Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will strip the threads.

•“L” or “R” mark is stamped on the bottom of the pole.

R

D

A

L

Front

Options / Accessories• Guide Start Quick

■Securing the TV

Use the assembly screws to fasten securely.

•Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

•Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.

View from the bottom

Hole for pedestal installation

B

Arrow mark

D

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Accessories / Options

Using the clamper

Rear of the TV

•Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image).

•Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

•When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to fix cables.

	■Attach the clamper	To remove	■Bundle the cables		To loosen:
	hole	from the TV:
		snaps
	Insert the clamper	Keep	hooks	Set the	knob	Keep
	in a hole
		pushing both		tip in the		pushing
		side snaps		hooks		the knob

Identifying Controls

TV

Function select

•Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 34)

Lift door to open

AV3

Changes the	Headphones jack	AV3		terminals	SD Card slot
input mode	(p. 50)	(p. 50)			(p. 43)

Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Mains power On / Off switch

•Switch On to turn on the TV or turn the TV to standby mode by the remote control

Timer LED

•Active for Timer Programming or Standby for Direct TV Recording :orange (flash) Timer Programming On :orange

C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor

•Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Eco” mode in Picture Menu (p. 26)

Remote control signal receiver

Power LED

•Standby: red On: green

•When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command.

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Identifying Controls

Remote Control

Standby On / Off switch

•Switches TV On or Off standby

Aspect (p. 16)

	Changes aspect ratio from	INPUT
	•Aspect Selection list
	Also possible by pressing this button
	•repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect	OPTION SD CARD
	VIERA Link Menu (p. 47)	EXIT
	•Press to access VIERA Link Menu directly

Guide (p. 20)

•Displays TV Guide

OK

•Confirms selections and choices RETURN

•

Press after selecting programme positions to quickly change programme

Main Menu (p. 24)

•Press to access VIERA Link, Picture, Sound and Setup Menus

Teletext (p. 17)

•Switches to teletext mode

Subtitles (p. 14)

•Displays subtitles

Numeric buttons

•Changes programme and teletext pages

•When in Standby mode, switches TV On

Programme Information (p. 15)

•Displays programme information

Programme Up / Down

•Selects programme in sequence

VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment operations (p. 23)

MULTI WINDOW	DIRECTTV REC
Normalize (p. 25)	N
Resets picture and sound settings to their
•default levels

Input mode selection

•TV - switches DVB / Analogue mode (p. 14)

•AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list (p. 22)

SD Card (p. 42)

•Switches to SD Card viewing mode

Option Menu (p. 15)

•Easyoptionssetting for viewing and sound

Exit

•Returns to the normal viewing screen

Cursor buttons

•Makes selections and adjustments

Return

•Returns to the previous menu

Coloured buttons

•Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions

Hold

•Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 14)

•Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode) (p. 19)

Index (p. 19)

•Returns to the teletext index page (teletext mode)

Sound Mute

•Switches sound mute On or Off

Volume Up / Down

Direct TV Recording (p. 45 and p. 47)

•Records programme immediately in DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link or VIERA Link connection

Surround (p. 26)

•Switches Surround On or Off

Controls Identifying• Guide Start Quick

Options / Accessories

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Basic Connection

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.

Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first.

Example 1		Example 2
Connecting aerial		Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR
TV only		TV, DVD Recorder or VCR
Rear of the TV	Aerial	Rear of the TV	Aerial
AC 220-240 V			AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz			50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead (supplied)

Mains lead (supplied)

RF cable

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

AV1 AV2 PC

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

AV1 AV2 PC

	RGB	RGB	RGB	RGB
		VIDEO		VIDEO
	VIDEO		VIDEO
		S VIDEO		S VIDEO

HDMI 3	COMPONENT		HDMI 3	COMPONENT
AUDIO	AUDIO		AUDIO	AUDIO
OUT	IN		OUT	IN
		Y			Y
L	L	PB	L	L	PB
R	R	PR	R	R	PR

RF cable

SCART cable (fully wired)

RF OUT
DVD Recorder or VCR	RF cable
RF IN

Note

•Connect to AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 45).

•Connect to AV1 for a Satellite receiver.

•For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using HDMI cable (p. 50).

•Q-Link connection p. 44

•VIERA Link connection p. 44

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•Read the manual of the equipment too.

Example 3

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite

Rear of the TV

Push until both	Make sure that
side tabs click	the mains lead is
	securely fixed.

•To remove from the TV:

Press both tabs

and pull on

mains connector to release

tabs

Aerial

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead (supplied)

RF cable

HDMI 1	HDMI 2	AV1	AV2	PC
		RGB	RGB
			VIDEO
		VIDEO	S VIDEO
HDMI 3		COMPONENT
	AUDIO	AUDIO
	OUT	IN

Y

L L PB

R R PR

SCART cable (fully wired)

	RF OUT
DVD Recorder
or VCR	RF IN

RF cable

Fully wired HDMI

compliant cable SCART cable (fully wired)

RF OUT

RF cable

RF IN

Satellite receiver

Connection Basic• Guide Start Quick

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Auto Setup

Search and store TV programmes automatically.

These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

INPUT

OPTION SD CARD

EXIT

RETURN

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

1											You can now use the remote
											•control to turn On the TV or turn
											the TV to standby mode.
											(Power LED: On)
	Auto Setup - Digital and Analogue										Auto Setup will start to search for
		This will take about 6 minutes.							68		•TV programmes and store them in
		Digital Scan	21
		Analogue Scan	21						68		the numbered order as specified
		62	CBBC Channel				Free TV	10
		Channel	Service Name				Type	Quality
											by the broadcasters.
		62	E4				Free TV	10
		62	BBC Radio Wales				Free TV	10
		62	Cartoon Nwk				Free TV	10
		29					Analogue	-
		33	BBC1				Analogue	-
		Free TV: 4	Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0			Data: 0	Analogue: 2
			Searching

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

EXIT

	Sending Preset Data								If Q-Link, or similar technology
	Please wait!							•(p. 45), compatible recorder is
	0%						100%		connected, analogue programme
	Remote control unavailable								information is automatically
									downloaded to the recorder.
									(Digital programme information is
									not downloaded.)
2	■When inputting Owner ID
	Owner ID							Following the on-screen operation
	Please enter new PIN							guide, enter your own choice of PIN
	PIN				*	* * *		number, name, etc.
		EXIT	0	9 PIN entry				•	For detailed procedures
		RETURN							“Owner ID” (p. 37)
									Make a note of the PIN number
								•in case you forget it.
	■When inputting Owner ID later
		EXIT						•	If you input the ID later
									“Owner ID” (p. 37)

Select the picture setting

3			Please select your viewing environment.
			Home	Shop
			“Shop” and “Home” are equal
			•to “Dynamic” and “Normal”
TV			respectively - “Viewing Mode” in
			“Picture Menu” (p. 26)

select set

Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.

•To check programme list

at-a-glance

“Using TV Guide” (p. 20)

•To edit programmes

“Editing Programmes” (p. 32)

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Using the

On Screen

Displays

Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.

■How to use remote control

MENU

Open the main menu

Move the cursor / select the menu

Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options

Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set

RETURN

Return to the previous menu

EXIT

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

■ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

(example: Owner ID)

Owner ID
Please enter new PIN
PIN	* * * *

EXIT

0 9 PIN entry

RETURN

On-screen operation guide will help you.

•If tuning has failed “Auto Setup” (p. 35)

•If downloading has failed “Q-Link Download” (p. 27)

•To initialize all settings “Shipping Condition” (p. 36)

•If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On / Off switch.Note

Setup Auto• Guide Start Quick

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Watching TV

INPUT

OPTION SD CARD

EXIT

1

Turn power on

(Press for about 1 second)

•Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8)

	2	Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or
		Analogue mode
RETURN		Also possible to select the mode using the
		•TV button on the front panel of the TV. (p. 8)

1 BBC ONE WALES	23:35	Profile 1	Information banner appears
Coronation Street		Change category
20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55	Now	For info press
			whenever you select a
			programme
			•For details	p. 15

3

Volume

Select a programme

up

or

down

•To select the two or three-digit programme number, e.g. 39

(in a short time)

DIRECTTV REC

TV

Note

•Top.watch31 pay-TV

■Select a programme using Information banner (p. 15)

Possible to confirm the programme name before selecting programmes.

Display Information banner	While the banner is displayed,
if it is not displayed	select the programme
	select programme
Possible to set display	watch
•timeout in “Banner Display
Timeout” (p. 27).

■Select a programme using TV Guide (p. 20)

Possible to confirm the TV Guide (EPG) before selecting programmes.

	Display	Select the event	Select “View”
	TV Guide	now on the air	Eastender
	GUIDE	select	19:3020:00
			View	Timer Programming

access	select
	watch

■Other useful functions

Hold

Display subtitles

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

•To change the language for DVB (if available) “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 27)

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■Other useful functions

Display Information banner

Display Information banner
•Also appears when changing a programme
Event	Programme Programme type
Example:		(if it is Radio or Data service)		Current time	Category
	1 BBC ONE WALES		Radio	23:35	Profile 1

		Coronation Street			Change category
		20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55		Now	For info press
		Mute	Encrypted	AD Subtitles	TXT Multi Audio 45
DVB: Event Start / Finish time
Analogue: Programme status
Features available / Message meanings
Mute				Subtitles
Sound mute On				Subtitle service available
Bad signal				TXT
Poor TV signal quality				Teletext service available
Encrypted				Multi Audio
Scrambled programme				Multiple audio available
AD				Stereo, Mono
Audio Description service available				Audio mode
This function can aid visually-impaired				1 - 90
•viewers by adding an additional audio
				Off Timer remaining time
track to describe events on-screen.				•For settings
•For settings			p. 26		p. 16

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

To confirm another tuned

To watch the programme

•programme name

•listed in the banner

•To change the category

•To hide

EXIT

blue

Information on the next event

•

To set display timeout

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 27)

•(DVB mode)

•(DVBExtra informationmode)

(press again to hide the banner)

“AD”, “Subtitles”, “TXT”, “Multi Audio” indications are

Example:

•displayed as available on particular programmes, but may not

1 BBC ONE WALES

23:35

All DVB Services

Coronation Street

Change category

20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55

Now

Exit info

be available for all individual programmes being broadcast.

Display the extra information to confirm availability of these

[AD]

functions.

AD

Check or change the current

OPTION

•

To change

programme status instantly

change

Multi Audio (DVB mode)

Volume Correction

select

Allows you to select between alternative

Adjusts volume of individual programme or

language for sound tracks (if available)

input mode

Subtitle Language (DVB mode)

Audio Description (DVB mode)

Allows you to select the language in which

Select “On” if the programme has Audio

subtitles should appear (if available)

Description service, then you will hear an

additional audio track to describe events

	NICAM (Analogue mode)	on-screen
	Sound Menu (p. 26)

Note

•Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 26 and p. 27).

TV Watching• Viewing

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Watching TV

■Other useful functions

Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period

Display the	Select “Setup”				Select “Off Timer” and set the time
menu				access
MENU			Main Menu		Setup Menu	1/3
					Timer Programming
	VIERA Link								set
					DVB Profile Edit
Off Timer			Picture
					DVB Service List
			Sound	select	Link Settings				select
			Setup		Child Lock
					Tuning Menu
					GUIDE Plus+ Settings
					Off Timer
						Off
					Power on Preference	TV
To cancel	Set to “Off” or turn the TV off.
•To display the remaining time				Information banner (p. 15)

•

•When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on screen.

Change the aspect ratio

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

Display Aspect	While the list is displayed,
Selection list	select the mode
	store

Aspect Selection

Auto
16:9
14:9
4:3
Zoom1
Zoom2
Zoom3
	Select
Change	EXIT
	RETURN

Aspect

Selection list

			select
	•To change the mode using the ASPECT button only
	(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)
	Auto		16:9
		The best ratio is chosen
		and the picture expanded
		to fill the screen.
		For details	p. 52
Change	14:9	Displays the	4:3
aspect		image at the standard
ratio		“14:9” without distortion.
	Zoom1		Zoom2
		Displays a “16:9” letterbox
		or “4:3” image without
		distortion.
	Zoom3	Displays a “2.35:1” letterbox (anamorphic)
		image full-screen without distortion. At “16:9”,
		displays the image at its maximum
		(with slight enlargement).

Directly displays the image at “16:9” without distortion (anamorphic).

Displays the image at the standard “4:3” without distortion.

Displays a “16:9” letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion.

Note

•Only “16:9” and “4:3” are available in PC mode.

•Not available when Subtitle is active in DVB mode.

•Not available in Analogue teletext mode.

•Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.

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Viewing Teletext

You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster)

	DVB mode
DVB teletext services			You can check if the programme
DVB teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext.			•has teletext service.
When you switch to a DVB teletext service, the images
you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and
controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster.
1	If in Analogue mode	Information	1 BBC ONE WALES	23:35	Profile 1
			20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55	Now	For info press
			Coronation Street		TXT
					Change category
	Select DVB	banner
		(p. 15)	Displayed if programme has
			teletext service

INPUT

OPTION SD CARD

EXIT

RETURN

MULTI WINDOW

DIRECTTV REC

TV

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3

Switch to Teletext

17:51 28 Feb

											Viewing
	How to use
	In all cases, it is possible to navigate the pages using buttons on the
	remote control, but because the commands available must apply to all
	manufacturers of DVB equipment, some on screen commands may
										•
	not correspond exactly to the remote control buttons.
											TeletextViewing TVWatching
	For example:
	•When the key words are displayed on colour bar								red green yellow blue
	•When “select” or “go” is displayed
	•When “◄”, “►”, “▲”, “▼” symbol is displayed
	•When options with numbers are displayed
	•When “i” is displayed					(information)

■To return to TV

Note

•As soon as you switch to a DVB programme with links to a teletext service, software is downloaded in the background to enable the teletext function. This means that when switching to a DVB programme, you should wait for approximately 5 seconds before pressing the TEXT button - this will allow the software to download. If you press the TEXT button before download is complete, there will be a short delay before the text screen is displayed.

•While navigating DVB teletext, you will find there is a short delay when moving between pages while the page downloads. There is often a prompt shown somewhere on the page (for example “Loading”) to let you know that this is happening.

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Viewing Teletext

Analogue mode

What is FASTEXT mode (default)?

In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.

What is List mode?

In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory. (“Store frequently viewed pages”, p. 19)

■To change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 27)

OPTION SD CARD	1	If in DVB mode
		Select Analogue
INPUT

EXIT

RETURN 2

3

Switch to Teletext		Sub page number
	Current	<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07	>>
Displays the		17:51 28 Feb Time / date
	page	TELETEXT
•index page	number
(content varies		INFORMATION
depending on the
broadcasters)
Select the page		Colour bar
up	or
or		green yellow blue
down	red
	(Corresponds to the colour bar)
		As the blue bar is displayed
MENU
■To adjust contrast	(Press twice)

EXIT

■To return to TV

DIRECTTV REC

TV

Reveal	Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers
		■Re-hide
hidden	MENU
data		red
		red

(TOP)

(BOTTOM)

Normal (FULL)

	FULL /	MENU
		green
	TOP /
	BOTTOM

(Expand the TOP half)

(Expand the BOTTOM half)

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