PANASONIC TH-50PZ81B, TH-46PZ81B, TH-42PZ81B User Manual

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No. TH-42PZ81B

TH-46PZ81B TH-50PZ81B

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 freesat - free digital satellite broadcasts in the UK

freesat is a brand new free digital TV service which broadcasts via satellite so you can receive TV, radio, interactive TV, and HD TV with crystal clear reception. You can enjoy sharp pictures, vivid colours, multi-channel sound, and various services with the interactive content.

■ Receives digital terrestrial broadcasts using an integrated DVB (Digital Video

Broadcasting) tuner

Display DVB programmes with TV Guide (p. 19) / Timer Programming (p. 46) / Register and instantly call up favourite programmes with Proﬁ le Edit (p. 40)

■ Sharp pictures with HDMI connection

Enjoy high-deﬁ nition digital picture and high-quality sound by using an HDMI cable (p. 58)

This TV incorporates HDMITM (Version 1.3 with Deep Colour, x.v.ColorTM) technology.

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■ 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. 50)

■ Supports Audio Description signal (p. 15 and p. 29)

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 for Terrestrial broadcasts

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 or visit

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.

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Users of cable or satellite boxes 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.)

Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in some

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cases, despite good reception of analogue programmes.

www.digitaluk.co.uk

To retune your TV “Auto Setup” in “Tuning Menu”-DVB mode (p. 39)

08456 50 50 50

FULL HD

This TV uses a high deﬁ nition panel to

produce high deﬁ nition pictures close to their original resolution.

100Hz Double Scan

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

Contents

Be Sure to Read

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

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(Warning / Caution)

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

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

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Quick Start Guide

Intelligent Frame Creation

30,000:1 Native Contrast

(1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast)

A wide contrast ratio will deliver pictures with

a deep black level and a brighter white level for greater image depth.

“x.v.Colour” is a promotion name given to

0.001 msec Panel Response Time

Extremely fast response time to minimise

picture lag.

24p Real Cinema

The 24p source data of movies is converted

into a video signal with 6 frames/0.1 second. This produces smoother movie playback.

V-AUDIO

Utilises Panasonic’s advanced Digital

Ampliﬁ cation technology.

Lead-free display

All VIERA plasma display panels are

Up to 100,000 hours Plasma Panel Lifetime

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

This increases the frame count and allows natural frame-to-frame transitions, for ﬂ icker-less motion images with high resolution.

x.v.Colour

the products that have the capability to realize a wide colour space based on the xvYCC speciﬁ cations. “x.v.Colour” is a trademark.

lead-free. This reduces the impact on the environment when recycling or disposing of them in the future.

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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.

Accessories / Options ········· 6

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Identifying Controls ·············· 9

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Basic Connection ················ 10

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Auto Setup ······························ 12

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Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

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

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Using TV Guide ·········································18

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Viewing Teletext ········································21

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Watching External inputs ··························24

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How to Use Menu Functions ·····················26

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(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Advanced Features

Advanced Settings (freesat) ······················ 34

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Advanced Settings (DVB / Other Sat.) ······36

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Tuning Programmes (DVB / Analogue) ····· 38

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Editing Programmes ································· 40

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Shipping Condition ····································42

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Owner ID ···················································43

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Input Labels ·············································· 44

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Displaying PC Screen on TV ····················· 45

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Recording Controls ···································46

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Viewing from SD Card ······························· 48

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(Photos and Movies)

Link Functions ··········································50

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(Q-Link / VIERA Link)

External Equipment ··································· 56

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FAQs, etc.

Technical Information ································ 58

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FAQs ·························································62

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On screen messages ································ 64

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Glossary ···················································· 66

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Licence ······················································ 66

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Index ························································· 66

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Speciﬁ cations ············································ 67

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Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.

Safety Precautions

Warning & Caution

Handling the mains plug and lead

Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible at

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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

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connected to prevent electrical shock.

An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall

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be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Do not use any mains lead other than that

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provided with this TV. (This may cause ﬁ re or electrical shock.)

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other

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

Power source

This TV is designed to operate on 220-240 V,

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50 / 60 Hz AC.

Do not remove the cover

Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible

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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.

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AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

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Transport only in upright position

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

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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 (TH-42PZ81B) /

10 amp (TH-46PZ81B, TH-50PZ81B) fuse is ﬁ tted in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps (TH-42PZ81B) / 10 amps (TH-46PZ81B, TH-50PZ81B) and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark

If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is reﬁ tted 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 qualiﬁ ed 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.

or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

ASA

Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture

To prevent damage which might result

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in electric shock or ﬁ re, do not expose this TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects ﬁ lled 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

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covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths and curtains.

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

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Image displayed in 4:3 mode

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Video game

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Computer image

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To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 62)

■ Auto power standby function

If no signal is received and no operation is performed in

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Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode.

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Keep the TV away from these types of equipment

Electronic equipment

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In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV

(electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound). Equipment with an infrared sensor

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This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect operation of

other equipment).

Allow sufﬁ cient space around the TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance

When using the pedestal, keep the

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space between the bottom of the TV and the ﬂ oor surface. In case of using Wall-hanging bracket,

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follow the manual of it.

10 7

(cm)

Use only the dedicated pedestals / mounting equipment

Using an unapproved pedestal or other

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ﬁ xtures may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use approved pedestals / mounts

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(p. 6).

Do not allow children to handle SD Card

As with a small object, SD Card can be

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swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use.

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

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may be easily damaged. Do not tap or scratch the surface with your ﬁ ngernail or other hard object. Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent,

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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.

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(A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.) Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent,

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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

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rubber or PVC substance for a long time.

Mains plug

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

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Remote Control

N2QAYB000238

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Operating Instructions Pan European

Guarantee Card

1 Year Guarantee

Registration

CRM (Customer

Relationship Management)

This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by

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young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

Optional accessories

Regarding the purchase of Optional accessories, please consult your local Panasonic dealer.

Plasma TV stand

TY-S42PZ80W

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(TH-42PZ81B) TY-S46PZ80W

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(TH-46PZ81B) TY-S50PZ80W

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(TH-50PZ81B)

Caution

In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to

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ask your dealer or a licenced contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal,

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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

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forces may cause product damage.

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Batteries for the

Remote Control (2)

R6 (UM3)

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Cleaning cloth

TXFPE01RLTB

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Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)

TY-WK42PV3W

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TY-WK42PV4W

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(angle)

TY-WK42PR3W

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TY-WK42PR4W

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Clamper (2)

TMME289

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p. 8

Pedestal

TBLX0043

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(TH-42PZ81B) TBLX0045

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TH-46PZ81B

(

TH-50PZ81B

TXFBL01RLTD

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p. 7

Some items may not be available locally.

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LAN cable kit

TY-DMJ100BT

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Caution

Please use this LAN cable

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kit when connecting to ETHERNET terminal of the TV. (to comply with the EMC standard - EN55022) For the connection

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Mains Lead

K2CT3DH00018

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( TH-42PZ81B) K2CT3DH00025

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TH-46PZ81B

(

TH-50PZ81B

p. 10

p. 56 and p. 57

)

Installing / removing remote’s batteries

Hook

Caution

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

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Do not mix old and new batteries.

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

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Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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Do not burn or breakup batteries.

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

Pull open

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

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.

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Caution

Do not use any other TV and displays.

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

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Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.

If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest

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Panasonic dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

If insufﬁ cient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be

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strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Ensure that the TV does not fall over.

If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal

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injury may result.

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.

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Assembly screw (silver)

XYN5+F18FN

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(4)

Assembly screw (black)

THEL060N

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(4)

Pole (2)

R : TBLA3614

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L : TBLA3615

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Base

TBLX0043

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(

TH-42PZ81B

TBLX0045

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)

TH-46PZ81B

(

TH-50PZ81B

Quick Start Guide

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)

Accessories / Options

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.

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Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will

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

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■ Securing the TV

Use the assembly screws to fasten securely.

Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

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Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.

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View from the bottom

Arrow mark

Front

Hole for pedestal installation

Accessories / Options

Using the clamper

Rear of the TV

Do not bundle the RF cable and mains

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lead together (could cause distorted image). Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

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When using the optional accessory,

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follow the option’s assembly manual to ﬁ x cables.

■ Attach the clamper ■ Bundle the cables

hole

Insert the clamper in a hole

To remove from the TV:

Keep

snaps

pushing both side snaps

Set the

tip in the hooks

To loosen:

knobhooks

Adjust the panel to your desired angle

Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge of the base even if the TV swivels to the full rotation

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range. Do not place any objects or hands within the full rotation range.

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Set the mark at the centre as illustrated, to have the swivel positioned at the centre of the rotation angle.

Keep

pushing the knob

TH-42PZ81B

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a: 521 mm / b: 425 mm / c: 15° TH-46PZ81B, TH-50PZ81B

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a: 513 mm / b: 453 mm / c: 10°

(View from the top)

Identifying Controls

Lift door to open

Function select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour /

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Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 34 and p. 39)

AV3

S-V

L HDMI 3 R

HDMI3 terminal (p. 56)

Power LED

Standby: red

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On: green When using the remote

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control, indicates the TV has received a command.

Mains power On / Off switch

Switch On to turn on the TV

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or turn the TV to standby mode by the remote control

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.

Remote Control

Standby On / Off switch

Switches TV On or Off standby

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Aspect (p. 16)

Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list

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Also possible by pressing this button

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repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect

VIERA Link Menu (p. 53)

Press to access VIERA Link Menu directly

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Guide (p. 18)

Displays TV Guide

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Conﬁ rms selections and choices

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Press after selecting programme positions to

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quickly change programme

Main Menu (p. 26)

Press to access VIERA Link, Picture,

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Sound and Setup Menus

Teletext (p. 21)

Switches to teletext mode / interactive services

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Subtitles (p. 15)

Displays subtitles

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Numeric buttons

Changes programme and teletext pages

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When in Standby mode, switches TV On

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Programme Information (p. 15)

Displays programme information

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Programme Up / Down

Selects programme in sequence

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Changes the input mode

Timer LED

Active for Timer Programming or Standby for

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Direct TV Recording :orange (ﬂ ash) Timer Programming On :orange

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

Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Eco” mode

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in Picture Menu (p. 28)

Remote control signal receiver

Headphones jack

(p. 56)

Input mode selection

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INPUT

OPTION

SD CARD

EXIT

RETURN

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SD Card (p. 48)

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Option Menu (p. 17)

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Exit

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Cursor buttons

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Return

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Coloured buttons

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Hold

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Index (p. 23)

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Sound Mute

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Volume Up / Down

AV3 terminals

(p. 56)

TV - switches freesat / DVB / Analogue /

Other Sat. mode (p. 14)

AV - switches to AV input mode from Input

Selection list (p. 24)

Switches to SD Card viewing mode

Easy setting for viewing and sound options

Returns to the normal viewing screen

Makes selections and adjustments

Returns to the previous menu / page

Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 15) Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode) (p. 23)

Returns to the teletext index page (teletext mode)

Switches sound mute On or Off

SD Card slot

(p. 49)

Quick Start Guide

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Identifying Controls

Accessories / Options

VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment operations

Multi window (p. 17)

Displays two windows at once

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Normalise (p. 27)

Resets picture and sound settings to their

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default levels

(p. 25)

MULTI WINDOWMULTI WINDOWMULTI WINDOW

MULTI WINDOW

Direct TV Recording (p. 51 and p. 53)

Records programme immediately in

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DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link or

DIRECT TV REC

VIERA Link connection

Surround (p. 29)

Switches Surround sound

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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 ﬁ rst.

Example 1 Connecting dish or aerial

TV only

Rear of the TV

Push until both side tabs click

To remove from the TV:

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For freesat or other satellite broadcasts

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Make sure that the mains lead is securely ﬁ xed.

Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release

tabs

Mains lead (supplied)

Satellite

cable

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Satellite dish

Terrestrial aerial

RF cable

AV1

AV2AV1

RGB

VIDEO

S VIDEO

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

S VIDEO

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

AUDIO

LRL

Note

The freesat service uses Astra 2 at 28.2° East, and Eurobird 1 at 28.5° East satellites. To ensure your satellite

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dish is correctly installed please consult your freesat registered dealer. Connect to AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 51).

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For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using

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HDMI cable (p. 56). Q-Link connection p. 50

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VIERA Link connection p. 50

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Read the manual of the equipment too.

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Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Rear of the TV

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Cable TV box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Cable

Rear of the TV

Quick Start Guide

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

AUDIO

LRL

AV1

RGB VIDEO

Mains lead (supplied)

AV2AV1

RGB VIDEO S VIDEO

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

SCART cable (fully wired)

Terrestrial aerial

COMPONENT

AUDIO

OUT

LRL

SCART cable (fully wired)

RGB VIDEO

AV1

Mains lead (supplied)

AV2AV1

RGB VIDEO S VIDEO

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

Terrestrial aerial

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Basic Connection

SCART cable

(fully wired)

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF OUT

RF IN

RF cable

Cable TV box

SCART cable (fully wired)

DVD Recorder

RF OUT

RF IN

or VCR

RF cable

Auto Setup

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

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

INPUT

OPTION

SD CARD

Auto Setup - freesat

Searching

Signal Quality 0 10 Signal Strength 0 10 TV Services Found 8 Radio Services Found 2 Data Services Found 1

Auto Setup - Digital and Analogue

Digital Scan 21 68 Analogue Scan

This will take about 6 minutes.

Channel Service Name Type Quality

62 62 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10 62 E4 Free TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10 29 Analogue 33

Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0 Analogue: 2

Services found, creating service list

21 68

CBBC Channel Free TV 10

BBC1 Analogue

Searching

Auto Setup will start to search for TV

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programmes and store them in the numbered order as speciﬁ ed by the broadcasters.

If Auto Setup - freesat stopped

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“FAQs” (p. 62)

(freesat tuning)

(DVB and Analogue tuning)

EXIT

RETURN

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

0% 100%

Remote control unavailable

If Q-Link, or similar technology (p. 51),

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compatible recorder with analogue tuner is connected, analogue programme information is automatically downloaded to the recorder. (Digital programme information is not downloaded.)

Enter your postcode

Enter Postcode for local services including space

Postcode

ABCDEFGH I JK LMN UVWXYZ 0123456

OPQRST

789

Your postcode is required to receive local

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services and sort the programme order.

Please ensure to include a space when

entering your postcode. Set characters

If you skip this step, the default postcode

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(central London) will be set.

select

set

Store after you ﬁ nish entering the postcode

green

Input Owner ID

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

* * * *

Enter your own choice of PIN number, name, etc.

For detailed procedures

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“Owner ID” (p. 43)

Make a note of the PIN number in case you

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forget it. If you input the ID later

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“Owner ID” (p. 43)

Select the picture setting

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

“Home” and “Shop” are equal to

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“Normal” and “Dynamic” respectively “Viewing Mode” in “Picture Menu” (p. 28)

select

set

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

To check programme list at-a-glance

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“Using TV Guide” (p. 18)

To edit programmes

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“Editing Programmes” (p. 40)

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

■ How to use remote control

Using the On Screen Displays

RETURN

EXIT

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 to the previous menu

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

* * * *

Quick Start Guide

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Auto Setup

EXIT

RETURN

On-screen operation guide will help you.

Note

If tuning has failed “Auto Setup” (p. 34 and p. 39)

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If you wish to tune in other satellite services “Add Other Sat. Services” (p. 37)

•

If downloading has failed “Q-Link Download” (p. 30)

•

To initialize all settings “Shipping Condition” (p. 42)

•

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.

0 9

PIN entry

Watching TV

Turn power on

(Press for about 1 second)

Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9)

•

INPUT

OPTION

SD CARD

EXIT

RETURN

Volume

Select the mode (freesat, DVB, Analogue or Other Sat.)

TV Selection

freesat

DVB

Analogue

Other Sat.

Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV button repeatedly

•

on the remote control or front panel of the TV. (p. 9)

103 ITV Wales

Coronation Street 19 : 30 - 20 : 00

All freesat Services

19:35

For info press

Now

Information banner appears whenever you select a programme

For details p. 15

•

Displayed if Other Satellite services are tuned (p. 37)

watch

select

Select a programme

down

freesat programme numbers run in the ranges 100 - 999 and 0100 - 0999.

To select a three-digit programme

•

number, e.g. 133

To select a four-digit programme

•

number, e.g. 0246

MULTI WINDOW

Note

To watch pay-TV

•

p. 36

DIRECT TV REC

DVB and Other Sat. programme numbers run from 1 onwards. Analogue programme numbers run in the ranges 0 - 99.

To select a two or three-digit

•

programme number, e.g. 39

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

Possible to conﬁ rm the programme name before selecting programmes.

Display Information banner if it is not displayed

Possible to set display

•

timeout in “Banner Display Timeout” (p. 31).

While the banner is displayed, select the programme

select programme

watch

■ Select a programme using TV Guide (p. 18)

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

Display TV Guide

GUIDE

Select the event now on the air

select

access

Select “View”

Eastender 19:30- 20:00

View

Timer Programming

select

watch

■ Other useful functions

Hold

Display subtitles

Display Information banner

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

To change the language for DVB (if available)

•

“Preferred Subtitles” (p. 31)

Display Information banner

Also appears when changing a programme

•

Programme position and name

TV mode

Example (freesat):

103 ITV Wales

Event

Event Start / Finish time

Example (DVB):

Example (Analogue):

Channel number

Example (Other Sat.):

Coronation Street 19 : 30 - 20 : 00

Mute Encrypted

1 BBC ONE Wales

Coronation Street 19 : 30 - 20 : 00

Mute Encrypted

3 ITV

itv1 CH23

Mute

103 ITV Wales

Coronation Street 19 : 30 - 20 : 00

Mute Encrypted

Encrypted

Programme type (if it is Radio or Data service)

Category

To change

•

the category

blue

All Analogue Services

19:35

Change category

SubtitlesAD

19:35

Subtitles TXT Multi Audio 45

Other Sat Services

Radio

Now

All DVB Services

For info press

NICAMTXT 45

For info press

“All freesat Services” or “Favourites”

To switch “Using TV Guide” (p. 18)

•

Current time

19:35

SubtitlesAD TXT Multi Audio 45

Features available / Message meanings

Mute

Sound mute On

Bad signal

Poor TV signal quality

Encrypted

Scrambled programme

Audio Description service available

This function can aid visually-

•

impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on-screen. For settings p. 29

•

Subtitles

Subtitle service available

TXT

Teletext service available

Multi Audio

Multiple audio available

Stereo, Mono, NICAM

Audio mode

1 - 90

Off Timer remaining time

For settings p. 16

•

All freesat Services

For info press

Viewing

•

Watching TV

To conﬁ rm another tuned

•

programme name

Information on the next event

•

(freesat, DVB, Other sat.)

Extra information (press again to hide the banner)

•

(freesat, DVB, Other sat.)

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

•

are displayed as available on particular programmes, but may not be available for all individual programmes being broadcast.

Display the extra information to conﬁ rm

availability of these functions.

To watch the programme

•

listed in the banner

To hide

•

To set display timeout

•

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 31)

Example:

103 ITV Wales

Coronation Street 19 : 30 - 20 : 00

EXIT

19:35

Now

[AD]

All freesat Services

Exit info

Watching TV

■ Other useful functions

Turn the TV off automatically after a ﬁ xed period

Off Timer

Display the menu

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 ﬂ ash on the screen.

•

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

access

select

Select “Off Timer” and set the time

Setup Menu

Timer Programming

DVB Profile Edit

DVB Service List

Link Settings

Child Lock

Tuning Menu

GUIDE Plus+ Settings

Intelligent Frame Creation

Off Timer

Off

1/3

set

select

Change aspect ratio

Change the aspect ratio

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

Display Aspect Selection list

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

•

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

Auto 16:9

14:9 4:3

Zoom1 Zoom2

While the list is displayed, select the mode

store

select

The best ratio is chosen and the picture expanded to ﬁ ll the screen. For details p. 58

Displays the image at the standard “14:9” without distortion.

Displays a “16:9” letterbox or “4:3” image without distortion.

Aspect Selection

Auto

16:9 14:9 4:3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3

Select

Change

Aspect Selection list

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.

EXIT

RETURN

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).

Note

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

•

Not available when Subtitle is active in freesat or DVB mode.

•

Not available in Analogue teletext mode.

•

Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard deﬁ nition) and HD (High

•

deﬁ nition) signals.

■ Other useful functions

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

Check or change the current programme status instantly

Multi Audio / AD (freesat mode)

Allows you to select between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if available)

Set “Audio Description” to “On” in Sound

•

Menu (p. 29) to select the audio description sound track. In freesat mode, Audio Description cannot be controlled separately from the audio description sound track.

Multi Audio (DVB or Other Sat. mode) Allows you to select between alternative language for sound tracks (if available)

Note

Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 28 - 31).

•

View in multi window

Enjoy viewing two images at once, such as a TV programme and a DVD.

Picture-in-Picture mode (PinP) Picture-and-Picture mode (PandP)

DVD

MULTI WINDOW

yellow

PTION

Subtitle Language (freesat, DVB or Other Sat. mode) Allows you to select the language in which subtitles should appear (if available)

NICAM (Analogue mode)

Sound Menu (p. 29)

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode

Audio Description (DVB mode) Select “On” if the programme has Audio Description service, then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on-screen

Remote control operations apply to the

•

main screen.

DVD AV1

To change

•

change

select

Viewing

Watch TV, DVD, etc. in multi window

AV1

EXIT PandP Swap

blue

AV1

DVD

EXIT PandP Swap

Colour bar

• To change the layout

• To change the input mode or programme of sub screen Swap sub screen

for main screen

Note

Each input mode can only be displayed once (either on main screen or sub screen).

•

The sound comes from only the main screen in multi window.

•

You cannot change the aspect ratio in multi window.

•

Multi window cannot be used with HDMI (available for main screen only), PC or SD Card.

•

Some signals are reformatted for suitable viewing on your display.

•

By pressing the GUIDE button and displaying the TV Guide you will exit multi window.

•

If main screen has digital teletext signals, some key words may appear on the colour bar.

•

In this case the operations can be performed by using colour buttons on the remote control except when the colour bar is displayed by pressing the button.

blue

green

yellow

Change the input mode or programme by the remote control (p. 14 or p. 24)

green

EXIT PinP Swap

Main screen

Sub screen

■ Operations in multi window

To exit multi window

•

(return to the single-screen view with main screen)

MULTI WINDOW

To change the layout, images, ﬁ rst show the

•

colour bar

• To swap

• To exit multi window

blue

Swap again

red

•

Watching TV

blue

Using TV Guide

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

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.

■ freesat mode

Select freesat

p. 14

INPUT

SD CARD

OPTION

EXIT

Display the Service Genre selection list

GUIDE

RETURN

TV Guide date

Example:

■ To return to TV

EXIT

TV Guide time

■ Other Sat. mode

In Other Sat. mode, TV Guide is not available. In stead, Programme List will appear.

To tune in Other Sat. Services

•

p. 37

GUIDE

(in Other Sat. mode)

All Other Sat Services

Cartoon Nwk

BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru

BBC ONE Wales

BBC THREE

BBCi

CBBC Channel

Select

EXIT

RETURN

Page up

Page down

select programme

watch

Connect

Programme List

Select the genre and view TV Guide

Wed 24th

20:00-20:30 DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys

101

BBC ONE

102

BBC 2W

103

BBC NEWS

104

BBCi

105

BBC THRE

106

BBC FOUR

107

BBC Radio

Timer Programming

-24 Hr +24 Hr Prog.Type Service Genre

Programme

Example:

Service Genre Selection

All Services

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Movies

Sports

Documentaries

Children’s

Music

News

Politics

To change the layout (Landscape / Portrait)

•

view “Landscape” to see many programmes

view “Portrait” to see one programme at a time

Event

TV Guide: Landscape Wed 24/10/2007 10:46

19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30Time:

Eastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap

Hot Wars

Emmerdal.

10 O’ clock News BBC

Panorama

I’m A Celebrity

Rugby

Select service

Coronation Street The Bill

The Real Hustle Eastender

Eastender Pop Idol News

15 To 1 The Bill

EXITChange display mode Select programme RETURN

Landscape (Displays by programme)

There might be some events displayed as grayed-out in TV Guide. These are

•

the Off-Air events (non-running events).

All Types All Services

Holiday Program

Pepsi Char. Good Bye

Info

■ To the previous day

red

■ To view a

programme list of the selected type

yellow

■ To view a

programme list of the selected genre

blue

Economics

Social

Culture

Favourites

Current date

and time

World

Drama

Sports

Page up

Page down

Prog. Type

All Types

Movie

News

Entertainment

Sport

Children’s

Education

Lifestyle

Drama

Service Genre

All Services

Entertainment

News & Sport

Favourites

. . . . . .

view

select

GUIDE

Example:

TV Guide: Portrait Wed 24/10/2007 10:46

Wed 24th

101 BBC O 102 BBC 2 103 BBC N 104 BBCi

19:30~20:00

Eastender

20:00~21:00

DIY SOS

21:00~22:00

The Bill

21:00~22:00

Red Cap

22:30~23:00

Live junction

23:00~23:30

POP 100

23:00~00:00

Rugby

Select programme

EXITChange display mode

Timer Programming

Select service RETURN

+24 Hr Prog.Type Service Genre

All Types All Services

Info

Portrait (Displays by time)

■ To the next day

green

(Type list)

(Service Genre list)

To list favourite programmes p. 40

select type

view

select genre

view

105 BBC T

Page up

Page down

■ DVB or Analogue mode

This TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system in DVB or Analogue mode.

•

The Gemstar branding partner will supply the rating informations in the event information and the recommended

•

group in the Prog.Type list. Analogue programmes will be listed after DVB programmes. “D” means DVB programme and “A” means

•

Analogue programme.

Select DVB or Analogue

p. 14

INPUT

SD CARD

OPTION

EXIT

View TV Guide

GUIDE

To change the layout (Landscape / Portrait)

•

view “Landscape” to see many programmes

view “Portrait” to see one programme at a time

GUIDE

RETURN

■ To return to TV

EXIT

TV Guide time

Example: Example:

Wed 24/10/2007 10:46

Change display mode

Timer Programming

Current date and time

TV Guide date

TV Guide: Landscape

Wed 24th

20:00 - 20:30 DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys

105

719

D Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill

Select channel

EXIT Select programme

-24 Hr +24 Hr Prog.Type Category

RETURN

Programme

19:30

Time: 20:00 20:30 21:00

BBC ONE Eastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap

BBC THREE

Hot Wars Horiday Program

E4 Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill

BBC FOUR 10 O’ clock News BBC Pepsi Char. Good bye

BBC 2W Panorama Spring watch Coast

BBCi I’m A Celebrity Pop Idol News

BBC Radi

Landscape (Displays by programme)

Event

All Types All Services

Info Select Advert

Logo of the

Gemstar branding

partner

Page up

Page down

Wed 24/10/2007 10:46

Change display mode

Timer Programming

■ To the previous day

(DVB mode)

red

■ To view a

programme list of the selected type (DVB mode)

yellow

■ To view a

programme list of the selected category

blue

Prog. Type

All Types

21:00 21:30

Red Cap

Movie

News

The Bill

Good bye

. .

Terminator

. .

News

Categor y

All Service s

All Services

All DVB Services

All Analogue Services Free TV

Free Services

Information

TV and Data Services Profile 1

Profile 1 Profile 2

Profile 2 Profile 3

Profile 3 Profile 4

Profile 4

Hell

(Type list)

TV Guide: Portrait

Wed 24th

D 1 BBC O D 7 BBC T D 14 E4 D 70 BBC F

Eastender

19:30~20:00

DIY SOS

20:00~21:00

The Bill

21:00~22:00

Red Cap

21:00~22:00

Live junction

22:30~23:00

POP 100

23:00~23:30

Rugby

23:00~00:00

Select programme

EXIT Select channel RETURN

+24 Hr Prog.Type Category

All Types All Services

Info Select Advert

Portrait (Displays by time)

Page up

Page down

■ To the next day

(DVB mode)

green

select type

view

(Category list)

Only Analogue TV programmes are listed

select