Panasonic TH-42PX600A, TH-50PX600A User Manual

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

English

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.

TQBC2106

Printed in Japan

MBS0706S0

TH-42PX600A TH-50PX600A

Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identiﬁ cation in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number Serial Number

Model No.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site : http://panasonic.net/

WARRANTY - Australia only

1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it’s Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.

2. This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia and sold by Panasonic Australia or its Authorised Distributors or Dealers and only where the products are used and serviced within Australia or it’s territories. Warranty cover only applies to service carried out by a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre and only if valid proof of purchase is presented when warranty service is requested.

3. This warranty only applies if the product has been installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations (as noted in the operating instructions) under normal use and reasonable care (in the opinion of Panasonic). The warranty covers normal domestic use only and does not cover damage, malfunction or failure resulting from use of incorrect voltages, incorrect installation, accident, misuse, neglect, build-up of dirt or dust, abuse, maladjustment of customer controls, mains supply problems, thunderstorm activity, infestation by insects or vermin, tampering or repair by unauthorised persons (including unauthorised alterations), exposure to abnormally corrosive conditions or any foreign object or matter having entered the product.

4. This warranty does not cover the following items unless the fault or defect existed at the time of purchase:

(a) Video or Audio Tapes (d) Cabinet Parts (g) Microwave Oven cook plates. (b) Video or Audio Heads and Stylii resulting (e) User replaceable Batteries (h) Kneader mounting shaft unit from wear and tear in normal use (f) Thermal Paper, Toner/Ink Cartridges, (bread bakery) (c) Shaver Heads or Cutters Drums, Developer, Film (Ink/Ribbon), Film Cartridge, Printer Heads

5. If warranty service is required you should:

• Telephone Panasonic’s Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator for the name/address of

the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

• Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date.

Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you.

• Note that home or pick-up/delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropolitan areas of Australia or the normal

operating areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres: (a) Picture tube (CRT) based Television Receivers (screen (b) Convection/Combination Microwave Ovens sizes greater than 66cm); Rear Projection TV’s; Plasma/LCD (c) Whiteboard (except portable type) televisions / displays (screen size greater than 103 cm)

6. The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to, and exclude, any costs associated with the installation, de-installation or re-installation of a

product, including costs related to the mounting, de-mounting or remounting of any screen, (and any other ancillary activities), delivery, handling, freighting, transportation or insurance of the product or any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to, and exclude, any

damage or loss occurring by reason of, during, associated with, or related to such installation, de-installation, re-installation or transit. Panasonic Authorised Service Centres are located in major metropolitan areas and most regional centres of Australia, however, coverage will vary dependant on product. For advice on exact Authorised Service Centre locations for your product, please telephone our Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator. Unless otherwise specified to the consumer the benefits conferred by this express warranty are additional to all other conditions, warranties, guarantees, rights and remedies expressed or implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 and similar consumer protection provisions contained in legislation of the States and Territories and all other obligations and liabilities on the part of the manufacturer or supplier and nothing contained herein shall restrict or modify such rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities. November 2005

THIS WARRANTY CARD AND THE PURCHASE DOCKET (OR SIMILAR PROOF OF PURCHASE)

SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES

Panasonic Australia Pty. LimitedPanasonic Australia Pty. Limited

ACN 001 592 187 ABN 83 001 592 187

Locked Bag 505, Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086

www.panasonic.com.au

If you require assistance regarding warranty conditions or any other enquiries,

please visit the Panasonic AustraliaPanasonic Australia website

www.panasonic.com.auwww.panasonic.com.au or by phone on 132 600

If phoning in, please ensure you have your operating instructions available.

PRO-031-F01 Issue: 3.0 23-11-2005

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INFO

IDTV

Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guide

Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-

media excitement

Contents

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

(Warning / Caution)

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Notes ··························································· 5

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Maintenance ··············································· 5

Be Sure to Read

Advanced Features

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How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 18

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

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Advanced DVB Settings (DVB) ················· 20

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Editing and Setting Channels (DVB) ········· 22

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Editing and Setting Channels (Analogue)

··· 24

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Owner ID

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Displaying PC Screen on TV ·····················27

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Watching SD Card (Videos and photos) ··· 28

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Recording a Programme on SD Card ······· 30

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External Equipment ··································· 32

(Control with HDMI / Connections)

Basic Features

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Watching TV ·············································· 10

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Using TV Guide (DVB) ······························ 12

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Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 14

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Viewing Teletext ········································16

Enjoy your TV!

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Technical Information ································36

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FAQs ·························································41

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SD Card: On screen messages ················45

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Licence ······················································ 46

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Speciﬁ cations ············································ 47

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WARRANTY ·············································· 48

FAQs, etc.

Accessories / Options

·········· 6

Identifying Controls

··············· 7

Connection

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Auto Tuning

······························· 9

Quick Start Guide

Enjoy rich multi-media

Receive terrestrial digital services using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with

"Control with HDMI" without complicated settings!

Camcorder

Ampliﬁ er with Speaker system

VCR

DVD player

DVD recorder

Personal

computer

Set top box

SD memory card

4 5

Safety Precautions

Using an unauthorized stand or other ﬁ xtures may make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6).

Use only the dedicated stands /

mounting equipment

Warning

Do not place the TV on an unstable

surface

Maintenance

Display panel

Cabinet

Mains plug

Daily 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 water containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.

Daily 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.

Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to ﬁ re or electrical shock.)

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Caution

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The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged. Do not tap or scratch the surface with your ﬁ ngernail or other hard object.

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Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may degrade surface quality).

Caution

•

Use care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent. (A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.)

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Use care not to subject surfaces to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).

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Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.

Keep liquids away from the TV

To prevent damage which may result in ﬁ re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (ﬂ ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on shelves above, etc.)

Do not remove covers NEVER modify the TV yourself

(High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.)

Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.

Do not place foreign objects inside the TV

Do not let metal or ﬂ ammable objects drop into the TV through the air vents (ﬁ re or electrical shock may result).

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 ﬁ re never place any type of candle or naked ﬂ ame on top or near the TV.

Blocked ventilation by curtains, etc. may cause overheating, ﬁ re or electrical shock.

Allow sufﬁ cient space around the

TV for radiated heat

(Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.)

When cleaning the TV, remove the

mains plug

When TV will not be used for a

long time, remove the mains plug

Caution

Do not block the rear air vents

Notes

This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.

If you ﬁ nd any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately!

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Handling the mains plug and lead

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause ﬁ re.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock. Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause ﬁ re or electrical shock.)

Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet. Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object. Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it. Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead. Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

(cm)

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).

Keep the TV away from these equipment

Remember not to keep still pictures on the screen for extended lengths of time

Such still pictures cause after-images on the plasma screen if they are displayed for a long time. These after-images are not considered malfunctions and are not covered by the warranty.

To decrease the chance of after-images, a screen saver will be automatically activated after a few minutes if there is no signal and if there is no operation in AV mode. (p. 41) The screen saver will be automatically deactivated when a signal is detected or an operation is executed.

Typical still images

Channel number and unique logos Image displayed in 4:3 mode Video game Computer image

4 : 3

Quick Start Guide

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REC

NORMALIZE

POWER

VCR DVD

TEXT

DVB

Analogue

INFO

GUIDE

EXIT

TV/AV

SD REC

STTL INDEX HOLD

ASPECT MUTE

MULTI PIP

POWER

RGYB

S VIDEO

AV4 IN

VIDEO AUDIO

L/MONO

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter

(2)

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R6 (AA)

Identifying ControlsAccessories / Options

Remote Control Transmitter

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N2QAYB000039

Standard accessories

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Identifying Controls

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Accessories / Options

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Operating Instructions

Switches TV to On or Standby

(On / Off switch in On position)

Sound mute On / Off

Changes aspect ratio (p. 10)

TV Guide (p. 12) (DVB)

Selects services in sequence

Teletext

(p. 16)

Select / OK

Changes the sound track, if programme has multiple audio tracks (DVB) Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection

(p. 39) (Analogue)

Volume

Teletext Index (p. 17)

Still Picture (p. 10)

Coloured buttons

(used for various functions) (for example, see p. 12)

EXIT (Returns to TV screen)

Switches TV/AV

(To watch videos or DVDs) (p. 14)

VCR / DVD operations (p. 15)

Press to access the Picture, Sound and

Setup menus

Switches DVB (digital broadcasting) / Analogue mode (p. 10)

SD menu (p. 28 and p. 31)

SD Recording (p. 30)

Multi Window (p. 10)

Switches SRS TruSurround XT On/Off

(p. 19)

Changes service (p. 10)

Guarantee

Normalizes (p. 18)

(Resets settings)

Programme Information (p. 10)

Subtitles

Showing subtitles (p. 10) Viewing a favourite teletext page (p. 17)

Mains Lead

Clamper (2)

Installing remote's batteries

Pull open

Hook

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Snap open

Snap shut

Caution

•

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

•

Do not mix old and new batteries.

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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.

Attaching the cable clampers

•

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 ﬁ x cables.

Remove from the TV

Push both side hooks and pull out

Rear of the TV

TY-S50PX600W

(TH-50PX600A)(TH-50PX600A)

(TH-42PX600A)

(TH-42PX600A) (TH-42PX600A)

Optional accessories

Pedestal Plasma TV stand Wall-hanging

bracket (vertical)

TY-WK42PV3W

(angle)

TY-WK42PR3W

TY-ST42P600W

TY-ST42P60W

TY-S42PX600W

TY-ST50P600W

(TH-50PX600A)

TY-ST50P60W

Function select

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.

On / Off switch

Swing up the door at "PULL".

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

(senses brightness to adjust picture quality in "Auto" Viewing mode) (p. 18)

Power lamp

Remote control signal receiver

Switches TV/AV

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness

/ NTSC-Tint (Tint) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Tuning mode (p. 24)

Headphones jack (p. 34)

AV4 terminals (p. 34)

Standby: red On: green

Store setting (p. 24)

Used to store tuning and other function settings

SD CARD slot (p. 29)

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Analogue

IDTV

( )

Quick Start Guide

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Auto Tuning

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Connection

External equipments and cables shown in this manual are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

Need help with operations?

(example: Sound menu)

On-screen operation guide will help you.

select

Turn the TV On with the On / Off switch

Usable characters and numbers

Auto Tuning

Following the on-screen operation guide, enter your own choice of PIN number, name, etc.

•

For detailed procedures

"Owner ID" (p. 26)

•

Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.

Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

Input owner ID

DVB Auto Tuning is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.

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When inputting owner ID later

•

From now on you can use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode.

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If you input the ID later

"Owner ID" (p. 26)

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Auto Tuning will start to search for digital TV services and store them.

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To check service list at-a-glance

TV Guide (DVB) (p. 12)

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To edit analogue channels

"Programme edit" (p. 24)

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The sorted service order depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting system and reception conditions.

Note

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If tuning have failed, perform "Auto Tuning" (p. 22).

•

If it is not the ﬁ rst time to perform Auto Tuning, all previous tuning data will be erased.

Select your state

Start Auto Tuning

This TV has been pre-tuned by the factory to the following Analogue TV channels.

If your location does not receive these channels, perform "Auto tuning" (p. 24).

start

DVD Recorder or VCR

75 Ω Coaxial cable

VHF / UHF aerial

Rear terminal portion (enlarged view)

Rear of the TV

Mains lead

Fastener

•

To unfasten

■

Watching TV

( Connect after all the

other connections.)

Note

•

Do not put the Coaxial cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise.

•

Do not place the Coaxial cable under the TV.

•

To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are required.

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If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and the TV.

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Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required.

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Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.

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To record TV programmes

Programme No. Channel No.

110 22 328 77 99

31 31

AV IN

AV1 IN

S VIDEO

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

AV2 IN AV3 IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO

MONO MONO MONO

PB/C

PR/C

AUDIO

COMPONENT

PB/C

PR/C

Select State / Territory

New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory Victoria Queensland South Australia Western Australia Northern Territory Tasmania

Select

Start Tuning

DVB Auto Tuning

Please Wait !

Prog. RF Ch Service Name Net ID. TS ID. Quality

ABC TV Sydney

SBS DIGITAL 1

FTV guide

7 Digital

This will take about 3 mins.

NINE DIGITAL

Exit

12302

4158

696

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

RF OUT

RF IN

Sound menu

Bass Treble Balance Headphone volume Mode SRS TruSurround XT

Select Adjust

Exit Return

Music Off

Y ou now have the opportunit y to enter your details an d help the police crack crim e see instruction boo k

Owner ID

PIN NUMBER :

NAME : HOUSE NO : POSTCODE :

012345678 9

Change character Select character Store Owner ID Exit

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EXIT

Viewing

HOLD

STTL

Watching TV

Select a service

down

Turn power on

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Hold

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Other Useful Functions (Operate after )

On / Off switch on TV should be On.

(for about 1 second)

•

Watching TV

Change aspect ratio

Watch TV, DVD, etc. in multi window

Volume

•

Each press changes the mode. 16:9 / 14:9 / Just / 4:3 / 4:3 Full (HD signal only) / Zoom1 / Zoom2 / Zoom3

Change the aspect ratio (p. 37)

While the bar is displayed

DVB Analogue

Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue

•

Information banner

■

To select more than two-digit service number

e.g. 39

3 →

e.g. 390 3 → 9 →

(in a short time)

■

Select a channel using Information banner (DVB)

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Select a service using TV Guide (DVB)

"Using TV Guide" (p. 12)

select service

watch

Display subtitles

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

Display information banner

Display programme information

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In DVB:

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In Analogue:

Displays / hides status information. Displayed information: For example, Programme number, Channel number, Stereo mode, Aspect mode, Sound menu, Picture menu.

Programme

Programme Start / Finish time

Current time

Displayed the rating information (p. 36)

Displayed when programme contains Dolby Digital and MPEG audio sound

After you have deﬁ ned a Fav List,

press

to change Fav List

To set display timeout

"Banner Display Timeout" (p. 20)

To hide

Appears also when changing service.

Information of another service

Information on next programme To watch the programme listed in the banner

Information banner operation

MULTI PIP

View in multi window (p. 37)

Main screen

Colour bar Sub

screen

•

To change the layout, etc. ﬁ rst show the colour bar

To change the layout R

To swap

To change the source of sub screen

To return to the normal single-screen view

•

Remote control operations apply to the main screen.

•

This is the same as turning the teletext on and selecting P801.

Displayed if programme has teletext

Displayed if programme has subtitle

(in a short time)

Service

Current favourites list

1st press Display banner

2nd press Banner + programme synopsis

→

3rd press Exit

→

•

In DVB mode, aspect ratio is ﬁ xed at 16:9.

POWER

HOLD

POWER

ASPECT

RGYB

STTL

MULTI PIP

HOLD

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Analogue

INFO

IDTV

DVB

Analogue

1 TEN Digital

Corontation Street 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Rating: PG

Now

10:30 am

Select FAV list

TEXT

All Services

STTL

INFO

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1 TEN Digital

Corontation Street 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Rating: PG

10:30 am

All Services

Select FAV list

Now

STTL

TEXT

INFO

1 TEN Digital

Corontation Street 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Rating: PG

INFO

ASPECT

16 : 9

AV1

SwapSource

R RB

AV1

SwapSource

10:30 am

Now

( )

R G

Select FAV list

TEXT

AV1

All Services

MULTI PIP

SwapSource

AV1

SwapSource

STTL

MULTI PIP

EXIT

Viewing

Service

■

To previous day

■

To next day

■

To view a programme list of the selected favourites list

■

To view a programme list of the selected type

Using TV Guide

select

favourite list

TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of programmes currently broadcast and future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster).

TV Guide date

Programme

View TV Guide

select

type

Current date and time

(Favourites list)

(Type list)

■

To return to TV

view

Select DVB mode

(Displays by time)

•

Using TV Guide (DVB)

(DVB mode only)

Note

•

When this TV is turned on for the ﬁ rst time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before the TV Guide is completely shown.

Watch the programme

select

Select the programme now on the air

(TV screen)

watch

■

Other useful functions (Operate after )

View details of the programme

Select the programme

select

Details

To return to the start page

View details

To list favourite services (p. 20)

DVB

Analogue

Wed 12/05/04 09:46 am

Favourites

All Services

Page up

Page down

RGYB

DVB

Analogue

INFO

DVB TV Guide

Wed 12th May

1 TEN Digital

9:30 am - 10:00 am

10:00 am - 10:30 am

10:30 am - 11:00 am

11:00 am - 11:30 am

11:30 am -

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

3:00 pm - 3:10 pm

3:10 pm - 4:00 pm

2 ABC TV Sydney

1:00 pm

Exit Select Programme

Select Service

View Programme Exit

Program type