Panasonic TH-D42PS81EA User Manual

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No. TH-D42PS81EA

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.

Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.

English

Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-

Notice for DVB functions

Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting are received. Consult your local Panasonic dealer with coverage areas.

DVB functions may not be available in some countries.

Some functions may not be available in some countries.

This TV has the capability for DVB speci cations. But future DVB services cannot be guaranteed.

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media excitement

Enjoy rich multi-media

Ampli er with Speaker system

DVD Recorder

VCR

SD memory Card

Camcorder

Personal

computer

Set top box

DVD player

Up to 100,000 hours Plasma Panel Lifetime

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

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

The time taken to reach this level may vary depending on the image content and the environment where the TV is used. Image retention and malfunctions are not taken into account.

Contents

Be Sure to Read

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

(Warning / Caution)

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

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

Quick Start Guide

Quick

 

Accessories / Options········· 6

GuideStart

Auto Setup

 

Identifying Controls ·············· 9

 

Basic Connection················ 10

 

 

······························ 12

 

Enjoy your TV!

 

Viewing

Basic Features

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

Using Programme Guide ··························17

Viewing Teletext ········································18

Watching Videos and DVDs······················20

 

Advanced Features

 

How to Use Menu Functions·····················22

 

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

 

DVB Settings (DVB)··································26

 

(pay-TV, software update, time adjustment)

 

Editing Programmes ·································28

 

Tuning Programmes··································30

Advanced

Control Programme Audience ··················32

Restore Settings

······································33

Input Labels ··············································34

Displaying PC Screen on TV·····················35

 

Viewing from SD Card (Photos)················36

 

Link Functions ··········································38

 

(Q-Link / VIERA Link)

 

External Equipment···································44

 

 

 

 

 

FAQs, etc.

 

 

.etc FAQs,

Technical Information ································46

FAQs ·························································49

Speci cations············································51

Licence······················································52

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Safety Precautions

Warning

Handling the mains plug and lead

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause re.)

Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

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

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

Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)

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

Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause re or electrical shock.)

Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.

Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.

Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.

Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead.

Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

If you nd any abnormality,

remove the mains plug immediately!

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

Power source

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

Do not place foreign objects inside the TV

Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through the air vents ( re or electrical shock may result).

Do not remove covers NEVER modify the TV yourself

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

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

Keep liquids away from the TV

To prevent damage which may result in re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.

Do not place containers with water ( ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on shelves above, etc.)

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

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

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

Use only the dedicated pedestals / mounting equipment

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

Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 6).

Do not allow children to handle SD Card

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

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Caution

When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug

Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.

When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug

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

Transport only in upright position

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

Allow sufcient space around the TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance

 

10

 

10

10

7

 

 

(cm)

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

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

Do not block the rear air vents

Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, re or electrical shock.

Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones

Irreversible damage can be caused.

Notes

Do not display a still picture for a long time

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

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

Typical still images

Programme number and other logos

Image displayed in 4:3 mode

Video game

Computer image

To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 49)

Auto power standby function

If no signal is received and no operation is performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode.

Keep the TV away from these types of equipment

Electronic equipment

In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV (electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound).

Equipment with an infrared sensor

This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect operation of other equipment).

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.

Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.

Caution

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

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

Cabinet, Pedestal

Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.

Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.

Caution

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

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

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

Mains plug

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

5

 

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote Control

Batteries for the

Clamper

Mains Lead

N2QAYB000291

Remote Control (2)

p. 8

p. 11

 

R6 (UM3)

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

Operating Instructions

 

Pedestal

 

Pan European Guarantee Card

p. 7

 

 

 

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

Optional accessories

Plasma TV stand

Wall-hanging bracket

TY-S42PZ80W

(vertical)

TYTY--WK42PV4WWK42PV3W

 

 

(angle)

 

TYTY--WK42PR4WWK42PR3W

Caution

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

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

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

Installing / removing remote’s batteries

1

 

2

Close

Pull open

 

 

 

 

Note the correct

 

Hook

 

polarity (+ or -)

 

 

 

Caution

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

Do not mix old and new batteries.

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

Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

Do not burn or breakup batteries.

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

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Attaching the pedestal

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

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

Caution

Do not use any other TV and displays.

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

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 Panasonic dealer immediately.

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

If insuf cient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

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 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.

Assembly screw (4)

Assembly screw (4)

Pole (2)

Base

(silver)

(black)

 

R: TBLA3614

TBLX0074-1

XYN5+F18FN

THEL060N

L : TBLA3615

 

 

 

L

R

 

 

M5 × 18

M5 × 25

 

 

 

 

Assembling the pedestal

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

Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

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

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

R

D

A

L

Front

Options / AccessoriesGuide Start Quick

Securing the TV

Use the assembly screws to fasten securely.

Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.

View from the bottom

B

Arrow mark

Hole for pedestal installation

D

7

Accessories / Options

Using the clamper

Rear of the TV

Do not bundle the RF cable and mains

lead together (could cause distorted image).

Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual tox cables.

Attach the clamper

To remove

Bundle the cables

To loosen:

 

hole

from the TV:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

snaps

 

 

 

 

Insert the clamper

Keep

hooks

Set the

knob

Keep

in a hole

pushing both

tip in the

pushing

 

side snaps

 

hooks

 

the knob

Adjust the panel to your desired angle

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

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

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

425 mm

15°

15°

521 mm

(View from the top)

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Identifying Controls

TV

Lift door to open

 

Function select

 

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour /

 

Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass /

HDMI3 terminal (p. 44)

Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 30)

Power LED

Standby: red On: green

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

Mains power

On / Off switch

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

AV3

 

 

 

 

S-V

V

L

R

HDMI 3

Changes the

Headphones jack

AV3 terminals

SD Card slot

input mode

(p. 44)

(p. 44)

(p. 37)

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.

Recording LED

Standby for Direct TV Recording :orange

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

Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Eco” mode in Picture Menu (p. 24)

Remote control signal receiver

Remote Control

Standby On / Off switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Input mode selection

Switches TV On or Off standby

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AV - switches to AV input mode from Input

Aspect (p. 16)

 

 

INPUT

 

Selection list (p. 20)

 

Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list

 

 

 

Also possible by pressing this button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SD Card (p. 36)

repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect

OPTION SDCARD

 

Switches to SD Card viewing mode

VIERA Link Menu (p. 41)

 

 

 

 

EXIT

 

Option Menu (p. 15)

Press to access VIERA Link Menu directly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Easy setting for viewing and sound options

Guide (p. 17)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Displays Programme Guide or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Returns to the normal viewing screen

Programme List

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cursor buttons

 

Con rms selections and choices

 

 

 

 

RETURN

 

Makes selections and adjustments

Press after selecting programme positions to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return

quickly change programme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Returns to the previous menu

Main Menu (p. 22)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coloured buttons

 

Press to access VIERA Link, Picture,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Used for the selection, navigation and

Sound and Setup Menus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

operation of various functions

Teletext (p. 18)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hold

Switches to teletext mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holds the current teletext page (teletext

Subtitles (p. 14)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mode) (p. 19)

Displays subtitles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Index (p. 19)

Numeric buttons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Returns to the teletext index page (teletext mode)

 

Changes programme and teletext pages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When in Standby mode, switches TV On

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound Mute

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switches sound mute On or Off

Programme Information (p. 15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Displays programme information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Programme Up / Down

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume Up / Down

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selects programme in sequence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controls IdentifyingGuide Start Quick Options / Accessories

VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment

 

operations (p. 21)

 

MULTIWINDOW

DIRECTTVREC

Normalize (p. 22)

N

Resetsdefault levelspicture and sound settings to their

 

Direct TV Recording (p. 39 and p. 41)

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

Surround (p. 24)

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 rst.

Example 1

 

Example 2

 

Connecting aerial

 

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV only

 

TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

 

Rear of the TV

Aerial

Rear of the TV

Aerial

AC 220-240 V

 

 

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

 

 

50 / 60 Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mains lead (supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mains lead (supplied)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RF cable

AV1

AV2

PC

RGB

RGB

VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

 

AV1

AV2

PC

RGB

RGB

VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

 

 

COMPONENT

 

 

 

COMPONENT

 

 

AUDIO AUDIO

 

 

AUDIO AUDIO

 

 

OUT

IN

 

 

OUT

IN

 

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

Y

 

L

L

PB

 

L

L

PB

 

R

R

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

R

R

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

PR

 

PR

 

RF cable

SCART cable (fully wired)

RF OUT

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF IN RF cable

Note

Connect to AV1 / AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 39).

For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using HDMI cable (p. 44).

Q-Link connectionp. 38

VIERA Link connectionp. 38

Read the manual of the equipment too.

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Example 3

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

Rear of the TV

Push until both

Make sure that

side tabs click

the mains lead is

 

securely xed.

To remove from the TV:

Press both tabs

and pull on

mains connector to release

tabs

Mains lead (supplied)

RF cable

AV1

AV2

PC

RGB

RGB

VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

 

COMPONENT

AUDIO AUDIO

OUT IN

 

 

Y

 

L

L

PB

 

R

R

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

PR

 

Aerial

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

SCART cable (fully wired)

 

 

RF OUT

 

DVD Recorder

 

 

or VCR

RF IN

 

 

RF cable

Fully wired HDMI

SCART cable

 

compliant cable

 

(fully wired)

 

 

 

 

 

RF OUT

 

 

RF cable

 

 

RF IN

 

 

RF cable

 

Set top box

RF IN

Connection BasicGuide Start Quick

11

Auto Setup

Search and store TV programmes automatically.

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

INPUT

OPTION SD CARD

EXIT

RETURN

1

2

3

4

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On)

Select the language

Menüsprache

 

 

 

 

select

Deutsch

Dansk

Polski

Srpski

 

 

English

Svenska

čeština

Hrvatski

 

 

Français

Norsk

Magyar

Slovenščina

 

 

Italiano

Suomi

Slovenčina

Latviešu

 

 

Español

Türkçe

Български

eesti keel

 

 

Português

Еλληνικά

Românǎ

Lietuvių

 

store

Nederlands

 

 

 

 

Select your country

Country

 

 

 

select

 

 

 

Germany

Denmark

Poland

Austria

Sweden

Czech

France

Norway

Hungary

Italy

Finland

Slovakia

Spain

Luxembourg

E.Eu

Portugal

Belgium

Depending on the selected

Switzerland

Netherlands

Malta

Turkey

countries, you may also be

Andorra

Greece

 

 

required to select the region.

Start Auto Setup

Auto Setup - Digital and Analogue

Digital Scan

 

5

 

 

69

Analogue Scan

 

2

78

1

41

This will take about 6 minutes.

 

 

 

 

Channel

Service Name

 

Type

Quality

62

CBBC Channel

 

Free TV

10

62

BBC Radio Wales

 

Free TV

10

62

E4

 

Free TV

10

62

Cartoon Nwk

 

Free TV

10

29

 

 

Analogue

-

33

BBC1

 

Analogue

-

Free TV: 4

Pay TV: 0

Radio: 0

Data: 0

Analogue: 2

Searching

EXIT

RETURN

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

0% 100%

Remote control unavailable

Auto Setup will start to search for TV programmes and store them. The sorted programme order depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting system and reception conditions.

If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technology (p. 38), compatible recorder is connected, programme, language, country / region settings are automatically downloaded to the recorder.

Select the picture setting

5

Please select your viewing environment.

Home

Shop

TV

“Shop” and “Home” are equal to “Dynamic” and “Normal” respectively - “Viewing Mode” in “Picture Menu” (p. 24)

select

set

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

To edit programmes

“Editing Programmes” (p. 28)

12

Using the

On Screen

Displays

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

How to use remote control

MENU

Open the main menu

Move the cursor / select the menu

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

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

RETURN

Return to the previous menu

EXIT

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

(example: Sound Menu)

Sound Menu

1/2

Mode

 

 

 

 

Music

Bass

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treble

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headphone Volume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround

 

 

 

 

Off

Volume Correction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker Distance to Wall

 

 

 

 

Over 30cm

MPX

 

 

Stereo

Select

Page up

EXIT

Change

Page down

RETURN

 

On-screen operation guide will help you.

Note

If tuning has failed “Auto Setup” (p. 31)

If downloading has failed

“Download” (p. 25)

To initialize all settings

“Shipping Condition” (p. 33)

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.

Setup AutoGuide Start Quick

13

Panasonic TH-D42PS81EA User Manual

Watching TV

INPUT

OPTION SD CARD

EXIT

1

Turn power on

(Press for about 1 second)

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

2

RETURN

3

Volume

DIRECTTVREC

Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue mode

Also possible to select the mode using the TV button on the front panel of the TV. (p. 9)

1 BBC ONE WALES

23:35

Profile 1

Information banner appears

Coronation Street

 

Change category

20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55

Now

For info press

 

 

 

 

 

whenever you select a

 

 

 

programme

 

 

 

 

For details

p. 15

Select a programme

up

To select the two or three-digit

or

programme number, e.g. 39

down

 

(in a short time)

 

 

 

 

To select from the Programme List

 

All DVB Services

 

 

6

Cartoon Nwk

 

select

7

BBC Radio Wales

 

8

BBC Radio Cymru

 

1

BBC ONE Wales

 

programme

2

BBC THREE

 

3

BBCi

 

 

4

CBBC Channel

 

watch

 

Select

 

Connect

EXIT

Page up

 

 

RETURN

Page down

 

Select a programme using Information banner (p. 15)

TV

Note

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Other useful functions

Possible to con 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. 25).

While the banner is displayed, select the programme

select programme

watch

Select a programme using Programme Guide (p. 17)

Possible to con rm the Programme Guide or Programme List before selecting programmes.

This function may not be available in some countries.

Display Programme Guide

Select the programme

or Programme List

select programme

GUIDE

 

 

watch

Hold

Display 14 subtitles

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

To change the language for DVB (if available) “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 25)

Other useful functions

Display Information banner

 

 

 

Also appears when changing a programme

 

 

 

Event

Programme Programme type

 

 

 

Example:

(if it is Radio or Data service)

Current time

Category

 

1 ZDF

 

Radio

23:35

Profile 1

 

Coronation Street

 

Change category

 

20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55

Now

For info press

 

 

Encrypted

 

 

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Display Information banner

DVB: Event Start / Finish time

Analogue: Programme status

Features available / Message meanings

 

 

 

 

 

Sound mute On

Teletext service available

Bad signal

 

 

 

Poor TV signal quality

Multiple audio available

Encrypted

Stereo, Mono

Scrambled programme

Audio mode

Subtitle service available

1 - 90

Off Timer remaining time

 

 

For settings see below

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

Off Timer

To con rm another tuned

 

 

 

To watch the programme

programme name

 

 

listed in the banner

To change the category

 

 

 

 

 

EXIT

blue

 

To hide

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information on the next event

 

To set display timeout

 

 

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 25)

(DVB mode)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVBExtra informationmode)

(press again to hide the banner)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check or change the current

OPTION

 

 

To change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

programme status instantly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

select

Multi Audio (DVB mode)

 

 

Teletext Language (DVB mode)

Allows you to select between alternative

 

Allows you to select between alternative

language for sound tracks (if available)

 

language for teletext (if available)

Subtitle Language (DVB mode)

 

MPX (Analogue mode)

Allows you to select the language in which

 

Sound Menu (p. 24)

subtitles should appear (if available)

 

Volume Correction

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teletext Character Set

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusts volume of individual programme or

Sets the teletext language

 

 

input mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setup Menu (p. 25)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 24 and p. 25).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn the TV off automatically after a xed period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display the

Select “Setup”

 

Select “Off Timer” and set the time

menu

 

 

 

access

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

Main Menu

Setup Menu

 

1/3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIERA Link

 

 

DVB Profile Edit

 

 

 

 

 

 

set

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVB Service List

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link Settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound

select

 

Child Lock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

select

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setup

 

Tuning Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off Timer

 

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Language

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teletext

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teletext Character Set

West

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV WatchingViewing

To cancel Set to “Off” or turn the TV off.

 

To display the remaining time

Information banner (above)

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

 

Watching TV

Other useful functions

Change the aspect ratio

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

Display Aspect

While the list is displayed,

Selection list

select the mode

 

store

select

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

Auto

16:9

The best ratio is chosen and the picture expanded to ll the screen.

For details p. 46

Aspect selection

Auto 16:9 14:9 Just 4:3 4:3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3

Select

Change EXIT

RETURN

Aspect

Selection list

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

Change aspect ratio

14:9

 

Just

 

Displays the

 

Displays a “4:3”

 

image at the standard

 

image full-screen.

 

“14:9” without distortion.

 

Stretching is only

 

 

 

noticeable at the left and

 

 

 

right edges.

4:3

 

4:3 Full

 

Displays the image at the

 

Displays a “4:3” image

 

standard “4:3” without

 

enlarged horizontally to t

 

distortion.

 

the screen.

 

 

 

HD signal only

Zoom1

Zoom2

 

Displays a “16:9” letterbox

 

Displays a “16:9” letterbox

 

or “4:3” image without

 

(anamorphic) image

 

distortion.

 

full-screen without

 

 

 

distortion.

 

 

 

 

Zoom3

Displays a “2.35:1” letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. At “16:9”, displays the image at its maximum

(with slight enlargement).

Note

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

Not available in teletext mode.

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

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