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TH-40CS650A
TH-50CS650A
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•How to use 11
Features
•Dual Tuner 12
•my Home Screen 13
•TV Anytime 14
•Easy Mirroring 15
•Data Service Application 16
my Home Screen
my Home Screen
•Information 17
•How to use 18
•Settings 19
•OSD Colour 21
APPS List
•Information 22
•How to use 23
•Settings 24
•my Stream 25
Watching
Basic
•Basic connection 26
•Selecting channel 28
•Information banner 29
•Option Menu 32
•Subtitle 34
•Last view 35
•Off Timer 36
•Energy saving functions 37
•Adjusting time 39
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•Language 41
External equipment
•External connection 42
•Watching external input 45
•Operating with TV’s remote control 47
•HDMI features 49
•Valid input signals 51
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 52
•Ambient Sensor 53
•Aspect 54
•Basic settings 55
•Noise reduction settings 57
•Advanced Settings 58
•Option Settings 62
•Screen Settings 64
•Copy Adjustment 66
For best audio
•Sound mode 67
•Basic settings 68
•Volume settings 69
•Voice Guidance Settings 70
•Audio Description 71
•Advanced settings 72
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 75
•Timer Programming 77
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 78
•Favourites Edit 79
•Channel List 81
•Auto Tuning 82
•Manual Tuning 83
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•Update Channel List 84
•New Channel Message 85
•Signal Condition 86
•Add TV Signal 87
Recording
USB HDD setup
•Preparations 88
•Setting for USB HDD 90
Recording current programme
•One Touch Recording 92
•REW LIVE TV 93
Timer Programming
•Setting Timer Programming 95
•Editing Timer Programming 97
•Remote recording 99
•Note 100
Technical information
•USB HDD 101
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 102
•Selecting device / mode 104
•Network device 106
Photo mode
•Selecting file 107
•Viewing photo 108
•Sorting photos 109
•Using Slideshow 110
Video mode
•Selecting file 114
•Watching video 115
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•Video Setup 117
•Audio output settings 119
Recorded TV mode
•Selecting content 120
•Watching recorded TV 121
•Grouping content 123
•Deleting content 124
•Changing device 125
•Chapter List 126
•Audio output settings 127
Music mode
•Selecting file 128
•Playing music 129
•Music Setup 130
USB Sharing
•USB Sharing 131
Technical information
•Device handling caution 133
•USB devices 134
•Photo format 135
•Video format 136
•Music format 139
Network
Internet content
•Information 140
•Selecting internet content 141
•Note 142
DLNA
•In-House streaming 143
•Using DLNA 147
Network connections
•Internet connection 148
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•DLNA connection 149
•Note 151
Network settings
•Network Connection 152
•Custom - Wireless 154
•Custom - Wired 157
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 159
•Network Status 160
•my Home Cloud Settings 161
•VIERA Name 162
•TV Remote App Settings 163
•Network Link Settings 165
•TV Anytime Settings 167
•File Sharing Settings 168
•Mirroring Settings 169
•Software Update 170
•New Software Message 171
Photos
•Selecting file 172
•Viewing photo 173
•Using Slideshow 174
Videos
•Selecting file 176
•Watching video 177
•Video Setup 179
•Audio output settings 181
Music
•Selecting file 182
•Playing music 183
•Music Setup 184
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 185
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Technical information
•Photo format 186
•Video format 187
•Music format 190
Functions
Voice Control
•Using Voice Control 191
TV Anytime
•How to use 193
•TV Anytime Settings 195
Mirroring
•How to use 196
•Mirroring Settings 197
Multi Window
•Information 198
•How to use 199
•Note 201
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 202
•Preparations 207
•Easy playback 208
•Power on Link 209
•Power off Link 210
•Standby Power Save 211
•Intelligent Auto Standby 212
•VIERA Link Control 213
•Speaker Selection 215
•Note 216
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 217
•PIN number 218
•Parental Rating 219
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Data Service Application
•Using Data Service Application 220
•Cookie 221
•Note 222
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 223
Updating the TV Software
•Information 224
•Auto update 225
•Manual update 226
Setting characters
•Using Numeric buttons 227
Keyboard
•Keyboard 228
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 229
Picture
•Viewing Mode 231
•Basic settings 232
•Ambient Sensor 233
•Noise reduction settings 234
•Advanced Settings 235
•Option Settings 236
•Screen Settings 238
•Copy Adjustment 239
•Reset Picture Defaults 240
Sound
•Mode 241
•Basic settings 242
•Volume settings 243
•Voice Guidance Settings 244
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•Audio Description 245
•Advanced settings 246
•Reset Sound Defaults 247
Network
•Network Connection 248
•Network Status 249
•my Home Cloud Settings 250
•VIERA Name 251
•TV Remote App Settings 252
•Network Link Settings 253
•TV Anytime Settings 254
•File Sharing Settings 255
•Mirroring Settings 256
•Other settings 257
Timer
•Off Timer 258
•Timer Programming 259
•Clock Settings 260
•Auto Standby 261
•No signal Power off 262
Setup
•Eco Navigation 263
•Voice Control Settings 264
•USB Device Setup 265
•Recording Setup 266
•Child Lock 267
•Tuning Menu 268
•Language 270
•Display Settings 271
•VIERA Link Settings 272
•Data Service Application 273
•System Menu 274
•Other Settings 275
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Support
Help menu
•Using Help menu 276
FAQs
•Picture 277
•Digital TV 279
•Sound 280
•HDMI 281
•Network 282
•Other 284
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 286
Optional accessories
•Wall-hanging bracket 287
Licence
•Licence 288
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How to use
■ Meaning of signs
OK :
Letters enclosed in brackets indicate remote control buttons.
Menu :
Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.
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References in this eHELP
When the icon (
detailed descriptions pressing Numeric buttons.
(red) :
Displays the menu related to the description (only for some descriptions)
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Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.
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Features
Dual Tuner
You can watch or record 2 programmes simultaneously, watch a programme
while recording another programme, etc.
Functions > Multi Window > How to use
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my Home Screen
“my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more.
It provides easy access to special features such as Media Player, videos,
games, communication tools, etc.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Information
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TV Anytime
You can watch TV and set timer programming events of this TV on the
network equipment (smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network.
Functions > TV Anytime > How to use
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Easy Mirroring
You can watch display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the TV
screen using a mirroring function. You can also start the mirroring function
from the other devices without operating the TV.
Functions > Mirroring > How to use
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Data Service Application
You can enjoy Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application that is one of the
interactive data services for digital broadcasting.
Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application
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my Home Screen
my Home Screen
Information
“my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more.
It provides easy access to special features such as Media Player, videos,
games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example).
HOME
OK
OK HOME
Home Screen
Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)
Home Screen Selection
– Your preferred Home Screen can be selected.
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How to use
Home Screen provides access to special features such as Media Player, TV,
internet content, data services, communication tools, etc.
1. Display Home Screen with HOME.
(Example)
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The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on.
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Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Settings
2. Select a feature and press OK to access.
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To watch full-screen TV
1) Select the TV viewer.
(Example)
2) Press OK to watch.
(Example)
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Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.
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Settings
Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen.
(Example)
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Display the tool guide with HOME if it is not displayed.
■ Home Screen Selection
1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME.
(Example)
2. Select the screen and press OK to set.
Full Screen TV:
Displays full-screen TV.
TV Home Screen:
To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable
Lifestyle Screen:
Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.
Info Screen:
Enjoy internet content while watching TV.
■ Settings
You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper,
renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the
TV is turned on, etc.)
1. Select Settings from the tool guide.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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■ Search
You can search the content from various features.
1. Select Search from the tool guide.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour
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A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this
function fully. Ensure the network connections and network settings are
completed.
Network > Network connections
Network > Network settings
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Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed
on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to
use my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.
Network > Network settings > Software Update
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OSD Colour
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour and press OK to access.
3. Set the item and press OK to store.
OSD Colour
(Jet black / Pale grey / Organic brown / Sand beige)
Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays.
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This function is available for the information banner, menu screen, Home
Screen, etc.
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APPS List
Information
Various applications (internet content, network content, Media Player, etc.)
can be accessed easily from APPS List.
■ APPS List
(Example)
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APPS List is subject to change without notice.
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How to use
You can access special features such as internet content, network content,
Media Player, etc. from APPS List.
1. Display APPS List with APPS.
(Example)
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To exit APPS List
EXIT
2. Select an icon of the features and press OK to access.
Internet content
Network > Internet content
my Stream
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Provides recommended content (TV programme, internet content, etc.).
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A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this
function fully.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the application.
Netflix
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You can also access the service pressing NETFLIX.
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A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this
function fully.
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This service may be stopped or changed without notice.
Media Player
Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode
Recorded TV
Media Player > Recorded TV mode
Media Server
Network > DLNA > Using DLNA
VIERA Link
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
Multi Window
Functions > Multi Window
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Settings
You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.).
1. Display APPS List with APPS.
2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List and press OK to access.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Setup menu items may be changed without notice.
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my Stream
Automatically provides recommended content (TV programmes, internet
content, etc.).
1. Display APPS List with APPS.
2. Select my Stream and press OK to access.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this
function fully.
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Watching
Basic
Basic connection
Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before
attaching or disconnecting any cables.
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External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
■ Aerial
Aerial terminal
RF cable
Aerial
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Keep RF (antenna) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise
mains interference pickup.
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Do not place the RF cable under the TV.
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Anaerial,correctcable(75Ωcoaxial)andcorrectterminatingplugare
required to obtain optimum quality picture and sound.
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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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■ DVD Recorder / VCR
Aerial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Aerial
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
■ Set top box
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Set top box
Satellite dish
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For details of VIERA Link connections
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
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Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
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Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or
equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound
may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected.
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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.
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Selecting channel
1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV.
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The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.
2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or Numeric buttons.
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Press Numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more-digit
(e.g. 399, press
).
■ To select a channel from the channel list
1. Display the channel list with OK.
2. Select a channel from the list and press OK to watch.
■ To select a channel using information banner
1. Display information banner with INFO if it is not displayed.
2. Select a channel and press OK to watch while the banner is displayed.
Watching > Basic > Information banner
■ To select a channel using TV Guide
1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.
2. Select the current programme and press OK to access.
3. Select View and press OK to watch. (Digital TV)
Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide
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Information banner
Display information banner with INFO.
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Also appears when changing a channel.
(Example)
Channel position and name
Channel type (Radio, etc.) / Encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( , )
Programme
Start time / End time (Digital TV)
Channel position, etc. (Analogue TV)
Category
Current time
Features available / message meanings
Rating:
Rating information
Functions > Child Lock > Parental Rating
Bad signal:
Poor quality TV signal
AD:
Audio Description service available
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This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by providing an
additional audio track to describe events on screen.
Watching > For best audio > Audio Description
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Subtitle service available
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Multiple image or audio available
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, , , :
Audio mode
Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings
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Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available
Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application
1 – 90:
Off Timer remaining time
Watching > Basic > Off Timer
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To confirm another tuned channel
/
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To watch the channel listed in the banner
OK
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Information on the next programme (Digital TV)
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Extra information (Digital TV)
INFO
– Press again to hide the banner.
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To hide the banner
EXIT
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To update the TV software (if available)
(red)
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To select a favourite list (Digital TV)
(blue)
– If the favourite list is created in Favourites Edit.
Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit
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To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.
1) Display the menu with MENU.
2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner Display Timeout and press
OK to access.
3) Set the item and press OK to store.
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To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour
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To display the introduction banner for the internet service
1) Display the menu with MENU.
2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Smart Banner and press OK to
access.
3) Select On / Off and press OK to set.
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Option Menu
Confirm or change the current status.
1. Display the option menu with OPTION.
2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
Voice Guidance Settings / Audio Description / Audio Selection / AD / Dual
Audio / MPX / Volume Correction
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The function items vary depending on the TV mode.
3. Set the item and press OK to store.
Voice Guidance Settings
Guidance settings for visually impaired users
Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings
Audio Description
Set to Auto if the programme has Audio Description service, then you will hear
an additional audio track to describe events on screen (if available).
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Not valid in Analogue TV
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Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode
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To adjust the volume for Audio Description
Watching > For best audio > Audio Description
Audio Selection / AD
Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if
available).
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This setting is not memorised and it returns to the default setting once you
exit the current programme.
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Not valid in Analogue TV
Dual Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
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Not valid in Analogue TV
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MPX
Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).
Watching > For best audio > Advanced Settings
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For Analogue TV
Volume Correction
Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.
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Subtitle
Display / hide subtitles (if available).
1. Display the subtitle menu with STTL/AD.
2. Select Subtitle and press OK to access.
3. Select On / Off and press OK to store.
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For Digital TV
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Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode
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Last view
Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW.
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Press again to return to the current view.
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Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition.
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Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed
channel or input mode.
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Off Timer
Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Timer > Off Timer and press OK to access.
3. Select the time in 15-minute increments and press OK to set.
90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes)
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To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off.
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The remaining time is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
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When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will
flash on the screen.
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Energy saving functions
The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions.
The TV goes into Standby mode in the following conditions:
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Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco.
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Off Timer is active.
Watching > Basic > Off Timer
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No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.
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No signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes while
No signal Power off is set to On.
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This function does not affect the recording.
■ Auto Standby
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Timer > Auto Standby and press OK to access.
3. Select On / Off and press OK to set.
Auto Standby
(On / Off)
Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no
operation is performed for 4 hours.
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Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this
function and time-count resets.
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A notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby
mode.
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Changing the default configuration may result in higher energy
consumption of the product.
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■ No signal Power off
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Timer > No signal Power off and press OK to access.
3. Select On / Off and press OK to set.
No signal Power off
(On / Off)
Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power
consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10
minutes.
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A notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby
mode.
■ Eco Navigation
Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode.
The concerned items and their current settings are displayed. Select Set to
Eco to set them to the energy-saving settings at once.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Eco Navigation and press OK to access.
3. Select Set to Eco and press OK to set.
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Auto Standby and No signal Power off are active when Eco Navigation is
set to Set to Eco.
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Adjusting time
Settings for the system time of this TV.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Timer > Clock Settings and press OK to access.
3. Select one of the following items and press OK to set.
Mode / Date / Time / Daylight Saving Time / Region Select
4. Set with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons and press OK to store.
Mode
(Auto / Manual)
Selects the clock setting mode for this TV.
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Set to Auto to adjust the time automatically using the time information from
the digital broadcast. Set to Manual to adjust manually.
Date
Sets the current date manually.
Time
Sets the current time manually.
Daylight Saving Time
Selects time offset from the standard time for Summer Time. (Base on GMT)
(+ 1 hour / + 1/2 hour / Off / Auto)
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If there is a gap between displayed time and actual time, set this function.
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Normally select Auto to adjust as following for the region has been set in
Region Select.
NSW / ACT / Victoria / Tasmania: +11:00
South Australia: +10:30
Queensland: +10:00
Northern Territory: +9:30
Western Australia: +8:00
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Region Select
Selects the region where you live to adjust the standard time. (Base on GMT)
(NSW / ACT / Victoria / Queensland / South Australia / Western Australia /
Northern Territory / Tasmania)
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The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC (Universal Time
coordinated) formally known as GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
NSW / ACT / Victoria / Queensland / Tasmania: +10:00
South Australia / Northern Territory: +9:30
Western Australia: +8:00
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Language
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Language > OSD Language and press OK to access.
3. Set the item and press OK to store.
OSD Language
Changes language for on-screen displays.
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External equipment
External connection
These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to
various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions
for each piece of equipment.
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For details of basic connection
Watching > Basic > Basic connection
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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.
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External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
■ HDMI equipment
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Recorder / Player / Set top box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker
system
= Note =
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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
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For details of VIERA Link connections
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
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Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable
when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.
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■ AV devices
AV IN (COMPONENT) terminals
Component cables
DVD Player
AV IN (VIDEO) terminals
Composite cables
Camcorder / Game equipment
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■ USB devices
USB port
USB cable
USB HDD
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It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly.
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You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices
simultaneously except USB Flash Memory or USB HDD.
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Use USB 2 port for connecting the USB HDD.
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Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.
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You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.
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Additional information about the devices may be on the following website.
http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)
■ To listen with speakers
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Optical digital audio cable
Amplifier with speaker system
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To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g. Dolby Digital
5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For information about the
connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.
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To select the sound output, set TV Speaker.
Watching > For best audio > Volume settings
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Watching external input
Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through
the input.
1. Display the input selection menu with AV.
2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment and press OK to watch.
(The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.)
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You can also select the input pressing AV. Press repeatedly until the
desired input is selected.
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You can select COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV.
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You can label or skip each input mode. Skipped inputs will not be
displayed when AV is pressed. (Input Labels)
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The remote control is capable of operating the content or external
equipment.
Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control
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To return to TV mode
TV
= Note =
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If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9.
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For details, read the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
■ Input Labels
Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to
skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in Input Selection
or banner.
Watching > Basic > Information banner
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Input Labels and press OK to access.
3. Set the item and press OK to set.
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To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters
(maximum 10 characters).
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To skip the input mode, select Skip.
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■ Playing Time Display
Set to On to display a time period of continuous use in Game Mode on the top
right of the screen every 30 minutes.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Playing Time Display and press OK to
access.
3. Select On / Off and press OK to set.
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This function is available when Game Mode is set to On.
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Operating with TV’s remote control
You can operate the content in Media Player / media server, recording
functions or the connected equipment with the following buttons of this TV’s
remote control.
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Playback (VCR / DVD / video content)
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Stop the operations
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Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
Skip to the previous track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)
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Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
Search backward (DVD / video content)
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Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)
Skip to the next track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)
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Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)
Search forward (DVD / video content)
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Pause / Resume
Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD)
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One Touch Recording
Recording > Recording current programme > One Touch Recording
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■ How to change the code
Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code
according to the product for operation.
1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations.
2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with Numeric buttons.
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Codes for each product and features
70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player
71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre
72: VCR
73 (default):
Using in USB HDD recording, Media Player, DLNA features or VIERA
Link
3. Press
to change.
= Note =
●
Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.
●
The codes may be reset to defaults if batteries are replaced.
●
Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment.
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HDMI features
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital
consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality
sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.
HDMI-compatible equipment
with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a
DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI
terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
Watching > External equipment > External connection
: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
■ Applicable HDMI features
●
Input audio signal:
2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
●
Input video signal:
Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.
Watching > External equipment > Valid input signals
●
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
●
Content Type
●
Audio Return Channel
– Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals
via an HDMI cable.
– For HDMI2
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■ DVI connection
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal
via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor
cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV IN audio
terminals).
●
Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
= Note =
●
Audio settings can be made on HDMI Input in the Sound Menu.
Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings
●
If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the
aspect ratio to “16:9”.
●
These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
●
These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth
Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.
●
Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input
terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals.
●
This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.
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Valid input signals
■ COMPONENT, HDMI
Signal name COMPONENT HDMI
525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○
625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○
750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○
1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i ○ ○
1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 24p ○
○:Applicableinputsignal
= Note =
●
Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
●
The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
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For best picture
Viewing Mode
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture > Viewing Mode and press OK to access.
3. Select the mode and press OK to set.
Viewing Mode
(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom)
Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.
Dynamic:
Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.
Normal:
Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.
Cinema:
Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction
for watching movies in a darkened room.
True Cinema:
Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.
Custom:
Adjusts each menu item manually to suit your favourite picture quality.
●
The following items can be adjusted and stored for each mode.
Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour
Temperature / Vivid Colour / Adaptive Backlight Control / Ambient Sensor
/ Noise Reduction / MPEG Remaster / Intelligent Frame Creation / 24p
Smooth Film
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Ambient Sensor
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor and press OK to access.
3. Select On / Off and press OK to set.
Ambient Sensor
(On / Off)
●
Automatic Brightness Control function
Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting
condition.
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Aspect
Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT.
■ To change the aspect ratio manually
1. Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT.
2. Select the mode and press OK to set.
●
You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT.
(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.)
16:9:
Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic).
14:9:
Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion.
Just:
Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at right and
left edges.
4:3:
Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion.
Zoom:
Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion.
4:3 Full:
Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen.
●
For HD (High definition) signals
Sidecut Just:
Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen. Stretching is
only noticeable at right and left edges.
●
For HD (High definition) signals
Sidecut Zoom:
Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion.
●
For HD (High definition) signals
= Note =
●
Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function
completely.
●
Aspect mode can be memorised separately for SD (Standard definition)
and HD (High definition) signals.
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Basic settings
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture and press OK to access.
3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour
Temperature / Vivid Colour / Adaptive Backlight Control / Intelligent Frame
Creation / 24p Smooth Film
4. Set the item and press OK to store.
Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness
Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference.
Colour Temperature
Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder).
Vivid Colour
(On / Off)
Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones.
Adaptive Backlight Control
Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images.
●
Not valid in multi window mode
Intelligent Frame Creation
(Max / Mid / Min / Off)
Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering
movements to make the images smooth.
●
Depending on the content, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise,
change the setting.
●
Not valid when Game Mode is set to On
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24p Smooth Film
(Max / Mid / Min / Off)
Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source
movie images smooth.
●
This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of
Intelligent Frame Creation.
●
Not valid when Game Mode is set to On
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Noise reduction settings
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction / MPEG Remaster and press OK to
access.
3. Set the item and press OK to store.
Noise Reduction
(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)
Reduces unwanted picture noise.
MPEG Remaster
(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)
Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise.
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Advanced Settings
You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings when Viewing Mode
is set to Cinema, True Cinema or Custom. The settings in True Cinema or
Custom can be stored for each input.
Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode
1. Select the input mode with AV or TV.
2. Display the menu with MENU.
3. Select Picture > Viewing Mode and press OK to access.
4. Select the mode and press OK to set.
Cinema / True Cinema / Custom
■ Adjust the detailed picture settings
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture > Advanced Settings and press OK to access.
3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
Contrast Control / White Balance / Colour Management / Gamma / Reset
Picture Defaults
4. Set the item and press OK to store.
■ Contrast Control
Contrast Control
(Auto / Custom / Off)
Automatically adjusts the detailed contrast settings. Select Custom to set
Contrast Control Setting manually.
Contrast Control Setting
Adaptive Gamma Control:
Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter.
Black Expander:
Gradually adjusts the shades of black.
Clear White Effect:
Makes the white area clearer.
Reset Contrast Control:
Resets items for Contrast Control Setting.
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■ White Balance
R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain
Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas.
R-Cutoff / G-Cutoff / B-Cutoff
Adjusts the white balance of dark red / green / blue areas.
More Detailed Adjustment
Adjusts more detailed items for White Balance.
Input Signal Level:
Adjusts the input signal level.
R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain:
Adjusts the detailed white balance of bright red / green / blue areas.
Reset White Balance:
Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment.
Reset White Balance
Resets White Balance to the default settings.
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■ Colour Management
R-Hue / R-Saturation / R-Luminance
Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas.
G-Hue / G-Saturation / G-Luminance
Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of green areas.
B-Hue / B-Saturation / B-Luminance
Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of blue areas.
More Detailed Adjustment
Adjusts more detailed items for Colour Management.
Y-Hue / C-Hue / M-Hue:
Adjusts the picture hue of yellow / cyan / magenta areas.
Y-Saturation / C-Saturation / M-Saturation:
Adjusts the saturation of yellow / cyan / magenta areas.
Y-Luminance / C-Luminance / M-Luminance:
Adjusts the luminance of yellow / cyan / magenta areas.
Reset Colour Management:
Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment.
Reset Colour Management
Resets Colour Management to the default settings.
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■ Gamma
Gamma
Switches the gamma curve.
●
Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment.
More Detailed Adjustment
Adjusts more detailed items for Gamma.
Input Signal Level:
Adjusts the input signal level.
Gain:
Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level.
Reset Gamma:
Reset items for More Detailed Adjustment.
Reset Gamma
Reset Gamma to the default settings.
■ Reset Picture Defaults
Reset Picture Defaults
Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings.
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Option Settings
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture > Option Settings and press OK to access.
3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
Game Mode / Film Cadence Mode / 1080p Pure Direct / HDMI Content
Type / HDMI RGB Range / 3D-COMB
4. Set the item and press OK to store.
Game Mode
(On / Off)
Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games.
●
Not valid in TV mode
●
To display a continuous record of time spent using Game Mode, set
Playing Time Display.
Film Cadence Mode
(On / Off)
Improves vertical resolution for movie images.
●
This function is available for interlaced signals (except in the mode of multi
window, Network services or when Game Mode is set to On).
1080p Pure Direct
(On / Off)
Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 1080p (HDMI) input signal.
●
Not valid in multi window mode
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HDMI Content Type
(Graphics / Photos / Auto / Off)
Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected
content type.
Auto:
Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received
HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content
Type.
●
To set the availability of each content type for Auto mode, select Auto
Detail Setting.
●
For HDMI
HDMI RGB Range
(Auto / Full / Normal)
Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input.
●
When the black level is not suitable, select Full.
●
For HDMI
3D-COMB
(On / Off)
Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid.
●
Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning
may be seen. Set to On to display sharper and more accurate colours.
●
For PAL / NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite
connection
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Screen Settings
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture > Screen Settings and press OK to access.
3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
16:9 Overscan / H-Size / Zoom Adjustments / Multi Window / Screen
Display
4. Set the item and press OK to store.
16:9 Overscan
(On / Off)
Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect.
On:
Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image.
Off:
Displays the image in the original size.
●
Set to On if noise occurs on the edge of the screen.
●
This function can be memorised for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High
definition) signals respectively.
●
Not valid for photo content
H-Size
Switches the horizontal display range to reduce noise on the side edge of the
image.
●
For TV mode, AV, HDMI
Zoom Adjustments
Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Just, Sidecut Just,
Zoom or Sidecut Zoom.
Multi Window
Displays two windows at once.
Functions > Multi Window > How to use
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Screen Display
(On / Off)
Turns the screen off when you select Off.
●
This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to
the sound without watching the TV screen.
●
Press any buttons (except Standby On / Off switch) to turn the screen on.
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Copy Adjustment
Copies the picture settings of True Cinema or Custom to those of the other
input mode or Viewing Mode.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture > Copy Adjustment > Destination Viewing Mode /
Destination Input and press OK to access.
3. Select the destination to copy to and press OK to set.
4. Select Copy Start and press OK to copy.
5. When a confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes and press OK to set.
= Note =
●
Option Settings and Screen Settings are not copied.
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For best audio
Sound mode
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Sound > Mode and press OK to access.
3. Select the mode and press OK to set.
Mode
(Standard / Music / Ambience / User)
Selects your favourite sound mode for each input.
Standard:
Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.
Music:
Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc.
Ambience:
Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds.
User:
Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite
sound quality.
●
The following items can be adjusted and stored for each mode.
Bass / Treble / Surround
●
For the User mode, Equaliser is available in the Sound Menu instead of
Bass and Treble. Select Equaliser and adjust the frequency.
Watching > For best audio > Basic settings
●
This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.
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Basic settings
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Sound and press OK to access.
3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
Bass / Treble / Equaliser / Balance / Surround
4. Set the item and press OK to store.
Bass
Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output.
Treble
Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output.
Equaliser
Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.
●
This function is available when Mode is set to User.
●
Select the frequency and adjust the frequency level.
●
To enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. To
enhance the treble sound, raise the level of the higher frequency.
●
To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings, select Reset
Equaliser Settings and press OK.
●
This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.
Balance
Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers.
Surround
(Virtual Surround / Off)
Selects surround sound settings.
Virtual Surround:
Provides a dynamic enhancer of width and depth to simulate improved
spatial effects.
●
This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.
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Volume settings
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Sound and press OK to access.
3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
TV Speaker / Auto Gain Control / Volume Correction / Speaker Distance to
Wall
4. Set the item and press OK to store.
TV Speaker
(On / Off)
Set to Off when using the external speakers.
Auto Gain Control
(On / Off)
Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and
inputs.
Volume Correction
Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.
Speaker Distance to Wall
(Up to 30cm / Over 30cm)
Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the
speakers and the wall.
●
If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, Up to 30cm is
recommended.
●
If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, Over 30cm is
recommended.
●
This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.
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Voice Guidance Settings
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Sound > Voice Guidance Settings and press OK to access.
3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
Voice Guidance / Speed / Volume / Language / User Level / Web Browser
4. Set the item and press OK to store.
Voice Guidance
(On / Off)
Set to On to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen
messages, etc.) for visually impaired users.
Speed
(Fast / Normal / Slow)
Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance.
Volume
(Max / Mid / Min)
Selects the volume for the voice guidance.
Language
Changes language for the voice guidance.
User Level
(Beginner / Expert)
Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance.
Web Browser
(On / Off)
Set to On to enable voice guidance of the network content in web browser
function.
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Audio Description
1. Display the menu with STTL/AD.
2. Select Audio Description and press OK to access.
3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
Audio Description / Volume / Speakers / Audio Selection
4. Set the item and press OK to store.
●
You can also select this function from Audio Description in the Sound
Menu.
Audio Description
(Auto / Off)
Narration settings for visually impaired users
Set to Auto to activate the narration sound track when available on the
broadcast.
●
The availability of audio description sound track is indicated by AD in the
information banner.
●
Not valid in Analogue TV
●
Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode
Volume
Adjusts the volume for Audio Description.
●
Not valid in Analogue TV
Speakers
(Mix / Standard)
Set to Mix to activate the description sound track from TV speakers.
●
Not valid in Analogue TV
Audio Selection
Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available).
●
This setting is not memorised and it returns to the default setting once you
exit the current programme.
●
Not valid in Analogue TV
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Advanced settings
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Sound and press OK to access.
3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
MPX / Digital Audio Preference / SPDIF Selection / HDMI Input
4. Set the item and press OK to store.
MPX
Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).
Stereo:
Use this normally.
Mono:
When stereo signal cannot be received
M1 / M2:
Available while mono signal is transmitted
●
For Analogue TV
When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes
can be selected by using the MPX in the Sound Menu.
●
Meanings of mode indicators
: STEREO
: MAIN I
: SUB II
: MONO
■ Available mode indicator for each type of broadcast
●
NICAM - Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, etc.
– Regular broadcast (Standard Audio): No indicator /
– Regular + NICAM MONO I (MAIN I): /
– NICAM STEREO: /
– NICAM DUAL MONO (MAIN I / SUB II): / /
●
A2 (German) - Used in Australia, Malaysia, etc.
– Regular broadcast (Standard Audio): No Indicator /
– BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO (MAIN I / SUB II): /
– STEREO: /
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= Note =
●
If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if
STEREO:MONO automatic switching occurs, it is recommended to switch
from STEREO to MONO.
●
Selected mode is not affected when the contents of the receiving signal
change.
●
When the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the
mode is set to the MONO position pressing the Sound Selection button.
●
DUAL, also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently
transmitted in some countries.
Digital Audio Preference
(Dolby D / MPEG)
Selects the initial setting for audio tracks.
Dolby D:
The priority is given to Dolby Digital.
MPEG:
The priority is given to MPEG.
●
Dolby Digital is the method of coding digital signals developed by the
Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2ch) audio, these signals can also
be multi-channel audio.
●
MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the
smaller size without any considerable loss of audio quality.
●
Not valid in Analogue TV
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SPDIF Selection
(Auto / PCM)
Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
●
SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format.
Auto:
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output
as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. DTS is output as
DTS for video content.
PCM:
Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.
●
ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using
HDMI cable.
●
For digital TV, video content
Media Player > Video mode > Audio output settings
Network > Videos > Audio output settings
HDMI Input
(Digital / Analogue)
Selects to fit the input signal.
Watching > External equipment > HDMI features
Digital:
When sound is carried via the HDMI cable connection
Analogue:
When sound is not carried via the HDMI-DVI adaptor cable connection
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For HDMI
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TV Guide
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 broadcaster).
1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV.
2. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.
●
Press again to change the layout. (Landscape / Portrait)
– View Landscape to see several channels.
– View Portrait to see one channel by time.
(Example)
Date
Time
Programme
Channel position and name
●
To watch the programme
1) Select the current programme and press OK to access.
2) Select View and press OK to watch. (Digital TV)
– To use Timer Programming
Watching > TV Guide > Timer Programming
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●
To the previous day (Digital TV)
(red)
●
To the next day (Digital TV)
(green)
●
To view a channel list of the selected type (Digital TV)
1) Display the type list with
(yellow).
2) Select the type and press OK to view.
●
To view a channel list of the selected favourite list
1) Display the favourite list with
(blue).
2) Select the favourite and press OK to view.
– To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.
Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit
●
To view more details of the programme (Digital TV)
1) Select the programme.
2) Press INFO to view.
– Press again to return to TV Guide.
●
To exit TV Guide
EXIT
= Note =
●
When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for
more than a week, it may take some time before TV Guide is completely
shown.
●
Digital TV and Analogue TV channels are displayed on the same TV Guide
screen. D means Digital TV channel and A means Analogue TV channel.
There is no programme listings for Analogue TV channels.
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Timer Programming
This function allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded
to watch or record to the USB HDD.
1. Select the forthcoming programme and press OK to access.
2. Select USB HDD Rec. / Reminder and press OK to set.
●
To check / change / cancel a timer event
Recording > Timer Programming > Editing Timer Programming
●
LED turns to orange in Standby mode when Timer Programming is set.
●
To return to TV Guide
RETURN
●
If you select the current programme, a confirmation screen asking
whether you want to watch or record the programme appears. Select
Timer Programming and press OK to set USB HDD Rec. to record from
the time you finish the timer event setting.
= Note =
●
Not valid in Analogue TV
●
Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is
received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider.
●
Depending on the progress of recording, analogue channel may not be
selected.
●
When recording programmes to the USB HDD, be sure to format the USB
HDD and enable it to record in USB Device Setup.
Recording > USB HDD setup
●
To set timer programming events of this TV on the network equipment
(smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network
Recording > Timer Programming > Remote recording
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Tuning and editing channels
Setting menu
You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted
channels, etc.
1. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV with TV.
2. Display the menu with MENU.
3. Select Setup > Tuning Menu and press OK to access.
Digital TV Tuning Menu / Analogue TV Tuning Menu
●
The menu name varies depending on the TV mode.
4. Select one of the functions and press OK to access.
Favourites Edit / Channel List / Auto Tuning / Manual Tuning / Update
Channel List / New Channel Message / Signal Condition / Add TV Signal
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Favourites Edit
■ List favourite digital TV channels
Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4:
Favourites 1 to 4).
The favourites lists are available from Favourites in the information banner
and the TV Guide screen.
Watching > Basic > Information banner
Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide
1. Select Favourites Edit and press OK to access.
2. Select a channel to list from all digital TV channels.
●
appears when the channel is encrypted.
●
To display other favourites
(green)
3. Press OK to add it to favourites list.
●
To add all channels to the list
(yellow)
4. Press RETURN and OK to store.
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■ Edit favourites list
You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the
favourites list.
●
To move the channel
1) Select the channel.
2) Press
(green).
3) Select the new position with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons.
4) Press (green) to store.
●
To delete the channel
1) Select the channel.
2) Press OK to delete.
– Press
●
To name the favourites
1) Press
(yellow) to delete all channels.
(red).
2) Enter characters (maximum 10 characters) with Cursor buttons or
Numeric buttons, and press OK to set.
3) Press RETURN to store.
= Note =
●
Channel numbers are defined by the broadcaster and cannot be changed.
●
Hidden channels can be selected but not viewed.
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Channel List
■ Skip unwanted TV channels
You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be
displayed except in this function.
1. Select Channel List and press OK to access.
2. Select a channel.
3. Press OK to set Reveal / Hide (skip).
: Reveal
: Hide (skip)
●
To reveal all channels
(yellow)
■ Edit TV Channels
●
To swap / move the channel position (if available)
1) Press
2) Set the new position with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons, and press
(green) to store.
●
To retune each channel (Manual Tuning)
(red)
Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Manual Tuning
●
To rename the channel name (Analogue TV)
1) Press
2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with Cursor buttons or
Numeric buttons, and press OK to set.
(green) to edit.
(blue) to edit.
3) Press RETURN to store.
= Note =
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If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue TV, edit VCR.
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Auto Tuning
Automatically retunes the channels received in the area.
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All the previous tuning settings are erased.
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Search begins in the order from the lower channels to the higher channels.
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Child Lock PIN number is required to retune locked channels.
Functions > Child Lock > PIN number
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If tuning has not been done completely, set Manual Tuning.
Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Manual Tuning
1. Select Auto Tuning and press OK to access.
2. A confirmation screen is displayed and press OK to start Auto Tuning.
(Settings are made automatically.)
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When the operation is completed, the channel at the lowest position will
be displayed.
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This setting is applicable only for the selected TV mode.
■ Auto Tuning using the buttons on the TV
1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to
display the menu.
2. Set Auto Tuning with following control panel buttons.
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Move the cursor / select from a range of options / select the menu item
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Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or
options have been set with INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button
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Manual Tuning
■ Digital TV
Normally use Auto Tuning or Update Channel List to retune Digital TV
channels.
If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the
aerial, use this function.
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All Digital TV channels are added to Channel List.
1. Select physical channel and offset.
2. Press OK to search.
■ Analogue TV
Set Analogue TV channel manually after Auto Tuning.
1. Select the channel position with Numeric buttons.
2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down.
3. Set Manual Tuning.
4. Select Store and press OK to set.
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If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position 0.
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Update Channel List
By updating the Digital TV channel list, you can add new channels, delete
removed channels or change channel names and positions automatically.
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The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit,
Channel List, Child Lock, etc.
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Depending on the signal condition, the update may not work properly.
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New Channel Message
Selects whether to give a notification message when a new digital TV channel
is found or not.
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When a notification message appears, you can perform Update Channel
List pressing OK.
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Sometimes, mainly during summer months at night, the TV may pick up
distant TV stations outside your broadcast due to favourable short term
ionosphere conditions. In such circumstances when you press OK, the TV
does not add any new channels. This is normal.
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Signal Condition
Selects a channel and checks the signal condition with indicators.
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A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal reception.
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To change the channel
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Not valid in Analogue TV
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Add TV Signal
Adds the TV mode.
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This function is available if you skip any modes to tune in Auto Tuning for
first using the TV.
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Recording
USB HDD setup
Preparations
You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and
enjoy playing back in various ways.
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Prepare the USB HDD for the exclusive use of recording with this TV.
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Connect the USB HDD to the USB 2 port with the USB cable.
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Be sure to connect the USB HDD to the mains socket.
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To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV, perform Safely remove USB
in USB Device Setup.
Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD
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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.
USB port
USB cable
USB HDD
Mains socket
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= Caution =
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All data in the USB HDD will be erased in the following cases:
– When formatting the USB HDD with this TV
Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD
– When formatting the USB HDD to use on PC, etc.
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When the TV is repaired due to a malfunction, you may have to format
the USB HDD again with this TV to use it. (All data will be erased after
formatting.)
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To use the USB HDD with your PC after recording with this TV, format it
again on your PC. (Special operations or tools may be necessary to format
on your PC. For details, read the manual of the USB HDD.)
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The data recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back
on this TV. You cannot play back its content with another TV (including the
TV of the same model number) or any equipment.
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Do not turn the TV off, pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD
during operation (formatting, recording, etc.). Doing so may cause
malfunction of the device or damage the recorded data. (An electric
outage may also be a cause of malfunction.)
= Note =
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Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded on the USB HDD.
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The data broadcasting (MHEG, etc.), radio broadcasting are not recorded,
and also the recording function does not work during the period without
any signal.
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Not all the programmes can be recorded depending on the broadcaster
and service provider.
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You cannot copy the recorded TV programmes of the USB HDD.
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The recorded content may not be played back properly depending on the
progress of recording.
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For details of the USB HDD
Recording > Technical information > USB HDD
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Setting for USB HDD
Format and set up the USB HDD with this TV in order to use it for recording.
All the USB devices recognised as a mass storage device are listed.
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Please note that USB HDD will be formatted and all data in it will be
erased after this setup.
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Before setting, connect the USB HDD and be sure to turn on the USB
HDD.
Recording > USB HDD setup > Preparations
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > USB Device Setup and press OK to access.
3. Select the USB HDD for recording and press OK to start setup.
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Some USB HDD may not be displayed.
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To display information of the highlighted device
INFO
4. When the caution and confirmation screen for using USB HDD is
displayed, select Yes and press OK to proceed.
5. When a confirmation screen of USB HDD name is displayed, select Yes
and press OK to set.
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The name for the USB HDD is created automatically. If you want to edit
the name, select Yes.
1) Enter characters with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons, and press
OK to set.
2) Press RETURN to store.
6. When a confirmation screen to enable USB HDD for recording is
displayed, select Yes and press OK to set.
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If another formatted USB HDD for recording already exists, this
confirmation screen will be displayed to switch to enable this USB HDD
for recording.
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Mode of the USB HDD
: The USB HDD is available for recording / playing back.
Only one USB HDD on the list is available for recording.
: The USB HDD is available for playing back.
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To change the mode
OK
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To edit USB HDD name
(green)
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To format
(red)
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To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV
(yellow)
= Note =
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You can only select one USB HDD for recording at a time.
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You cannot change the settings for the USB HDD while recording is in
progress.
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Recording current programme
One Touch Recording
Records the current programme to the USB HDD immediately.
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Confirm the remote control code is “73”.
Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > One Touch Recording and press OK to
access.
3. Select the maximum recording time 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 (minutes) and
press OK to set.
■ To start One Touch Recording
Press to start.
■ To stop recording in progress
Press to stop.
■ To play back or delete the recorded content
Recorded TV programmes can be played back in Media Player.
1. Display icons of the feature with APPS.
2. Select Recorded TV and press OK to access.
Media Player > Recorded TV mode
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Even if One Touch Recording is in progress, you can play back all the
content. (Depending on the USB HDD, playback may not be possible or
the recording may not work properly during playback.)
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REW LIVE TV
Records the current programme to the USB HDD constantly within the
maximum recordable time.
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Confirm the remote control code is “73”.
Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV and press OK to access.
3. Select Auto to start REW LIVE TV.
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When you select Auto, recording will start automatically.
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This recording may not start if another recording is in progress, TV signal
condition is bad or there are no images displayed.
■ To operate REW LIVE TV
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To pause
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To search backward (up to 90 minutes)
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After pausing or searching backward, the following buttons are available
for operation.
: Search backward
: Search forward
: Return to the current programme
OK : Playback / Pause
: Search backward / Search forward
: Pause / Resume
: Playback
: Return to the current programme
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■ To stop REW LIVE TV
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV and press OK to access.
3. Select Off to stop REW LIVE TV.
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If you stop REW LIVE TV, the recorded content for REW LIVE TV will be
deleted.
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REW LIVE TV is stopped and the recorded content is deleted
automatically in the following conditions: (Even if REW LIVE TV stops for
the following conditions, as long as the setting is Auto, a new recording
starts automatically in a condition that makes the recording available.)
– Other channels selected
– Locked channel selected
– Invalid channel selected
– No TV signal
– External input selected
– When the full-screen application (TV Guide, Media Player, eHELP, etc.)
is launched
– When the TV enters Standby or is turned off
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Timer Programming
Setting Timer Programming
This function allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded
to watch or record to the USB HDD.
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Not valid in Analogue TV
1. Select Digital TV with TV.
2. Display the menu with MENU.
3. Select Timer > Timer Programming and press OK to access.
■ Set timer event details
1. Press OK to start making the settings.
2. Select USB HDD Rec. / Reminder.
USB HDD Rec.:
Records the programme to the USB HDD.
When the start time comes, the channel may be switched automatically
and the video and audio signals may be output. 2 minutes before the
start time, a reminder message may appear if you are watching TV.
Reminder:
Reminds you to watch the programme.
When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears 2 minutes
before the start time. Press OK to switch to the programmed channel.
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3. Select and set the item (channel, date, start time, end time).
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and can also be entered with Numeric buttons.
(Example)
!: Overlapped timer events
Function
(USB HDD Rec. / Reminder)
D: Digital TV
Channel position, channel name, etc.
STTL: Displays subtitles (if available)
– Press
Date
– Daily Sun-Sat: Sunday to Saturday
– Daily Mon-Sat: Monday to Saturday
– Daily Mon-Fri: Monday to Friday
– Weekly Sun / Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat: Same time on the
same day every week
Start time / End time / Duration (automatic display)
4. Store with OK.
(yellow) to set subtitles for Reminder.
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Editing Timer Programming
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Timer > Timer Programming and press OK to access.
3. Select the event.
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To change a timer event
OK
– Correct as necessary.
Recording > Timer Programming > Setting Timer Programming
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To delete a timer event
1) Press
(red).
2) Press OK to delete.
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To display subtitles (if available)
(yellow)
– Press again to remove subtitles.
– For Reminder
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To cancel a timer event temporarily
(blue)
– Press again to stop cancelling.
■ To adjust the clock
If you cannot get the time information, set Clock Settings manually.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Timer > Clock Settings > Mode and press OK to access.
3. Select Manual and press OK to set.
4. Set Date / Time with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons.
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Clock Settings are reset when the TV is turned off with Mains Power On /
Off switch.
Watching > Basic > Adjusting time
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■ To stop recording
1. Press .
2. Select the programme and press OK to access (when 2 recordings are in
progress).
3. Select Ye s and press OK to stop.
■ To play back or delete the recorded content
Recorded TV programmes can be played back in Media Player.
1. Display icons of the feature with APPS.
2. Select Recorded TV and press OK to access.
Media Player > Recorded TV mode
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The recorded content may not be played back properly depending on the
progress of recording.
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Remote recording
You can set timer programming events of this TV on the network equipment
(smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network.
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Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
Network > Network connections
Network > Network settings
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Set TV Anytime to On.
Functions > TV Anytime > TV Anytime Settings
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Additional information about the services may be found on the following
website.
http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)
= Note =
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This function is not available when the TV is turned off with Mains Power
On / Off switch.
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Depending on the network condition, this function may not be available.
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Note
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TV Guide may also be used to set timer event.
Watching > TV Guide > Timer Programming
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Timer Programming can store up to 15 events.
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Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is
received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider.
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For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either on or in
Standby. For reminders to be displayed, the TV must be on.
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Depending on the progress of recording, analogue channel may not be
selected.
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Recording an encrypted (copy-protected) programme may not be possible.
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2 minutes before the start time, a reminder message may appear if you
are watching TV.
– To remove the message and start the programming, press OK.
– To cancel the programming, press EXIT.
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LED turns to orange in Standby mode when Timer Programming is set.
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Reminder messages will remain displayed until one of the following
occurs:
– You press OK to view the programme or EXIT to cancel the reminder.
– The timer event that the reminder is set for ends.
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“!” identifies that three or more timer events are overlapped. USB HDD
Rec. is given priority over Reminder. As for the overlapped recording
events, the first event starts and finishes as programmed. The next event
can then start.
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The recording of Timer Programming may automatically change the
channel to the programmed channel a few seconds before the start time.
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The recording of Timer Programming is performed even if the TV is
in REW LIVE TV recording. In this case, REW LIVE TV recording is
cancelled.
Recording > Recording current programme > REW LIVE TV
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For details of the USB HDD
Recording > Technical information
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