Panasonic TH-L42U30S Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

LCD TV

Model No.

TH-L42U30S

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
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.

English

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Experience an amazing level of
multimedia excitement

Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated Digital TV tuner
Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal
Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link”
without complicated settings!

Enjoy rich multimedia

SD Card

VCR

Amplifier with

Speaker system

DVD Recorder

Notice for Digital terrestrial broadcasting functions

Any functions related to Digital broadcasting will work in the areas where the digital terrestrial

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broadcasting services are received. Consult your local Panasonic Dealer with coverage areas.
This TV has the capability for Digital broadcasting specifications. But future Digital broadcasting

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services cannot be guaranteed.

DVD Player

Blu-ray Disc Player

Camcorder

Personal computer

Set top box

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a
consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video
that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from
a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

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Licence

DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and
DLNA CERTIFIED™ are
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or certification marks of the
Digital Living Network Alliance.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and
High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or
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Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.

“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD”
logo are trademarks of
Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation.

Manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D
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Dolby Laboratories.

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QuickTime and the QuickTime
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therefrom.

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VGA is a trademark of International Business
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S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video
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HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic
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Even if no special notation has been made of
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Contents

Be Sure to Read

Safety Precautions ······························ 4
(Warning / Caution)

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

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options ·························· 6
Basic Connection ································ 8
Identifying Controls ·····························10
Auto Tuning·······································12

Basic Features

Watching TV······································15
Using TV Guide (Digital TV mode) ·········19
Viewing Teletext (Analogue TV mode) ···· 20
Watching External Inputs ·····················22
How to Use VIERA TOOLS ··················23
How to Use the Menu functions ·············24

Advanced Features

Tuning and Editing Channels ················32
Child Lock·········································36
Input Labels ······································37
Shipping Condition (Reset settings) ·······38
Updating the TV Software ····················39
Using Media Player·····························40
Using Network Services ·······················49
VIERA Link Functions ·························58
External Equipment ····························63

Technical

Technical Information ··························66
FAQs ···············································73
Specifications ····································75
Maintenance ·····································76

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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

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and cause fire.)
Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

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

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

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• 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.

Safety Precautions

• 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 the lead.

• Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

AC Auto

If you find any
abnormality, remove
the mains plug
immediately!

110-240 V,
50 / 60 Hz

Mains plug types vary between countries.

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Power source / Installation

This TV is designed for:

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• AC Auto 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

• Table top use

Do not remove covers and
NEVER modify the TV yourself

Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are

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accessible when it is removed. There are no
user serviceable parts inside. (High-voltage
components may cause serious electrical
shock.)
Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at

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your local Panasonic dealer.

Do not expose to rain or excessive
moisture

To prevent damage which might result in

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

Do not expose to direct sunlight and
other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and

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other sources of heat.

To prevent the spread
of fire, keep candles
or other open flames
away from this product
at all times

Do not insert foreign objects into the TV

Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV

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through the air vents. (Fire or electrical shock
may result.)

Do not place the TV on sloped or
unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

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Use only the dedicated pedestals /
mounting equipment

Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures

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may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be
sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to
perform setup.
Use approved pedestals (p. 6) / wall-hanging

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brackets (p. 6).

Do not allow children to handle SD Card

As with any small object, SD Cards can be

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swallowed by young children. Please remove
SD Card immediately after use and store out of
reach of children.

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Caution

This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates

When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug

Cleaning an energised TV may cause electrical shock.

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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

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connected to a live socket outlet.

Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance

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10

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When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the

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TV and the surface where the TV is set.

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If using a Wall-hanging bracket, refer to its manual.

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(cm)

Do not block the rear air vents

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

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shock.

Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel

This may cause damage resulting in injury.

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Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones

Irreversible damage can be caused.

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Notes

Auto power standby function

The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions:

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• no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in Analogue TV mode

• [Off Timer] is active in the Setup Menu (p. 15)

• no operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p. 31)

Keep the TV away from these types of equipment

Electronic equipment

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In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. Electromagnetic interference may distort
images / sound.
Equipment with an infrared sensor

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

Transport only in upright position

Safety Precautions | Notes

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Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Remote Control

N2QAYB000604

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POWER

INPUT

SD CARD

AVTV

MENU

SURROUND

ASPECT

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TV

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

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

Optional accessories

Accessories / Options

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For
additional details, please refer to the manual of the optional accessories.

Batteries for the
Remote Control (2)

R6 (AA)

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Pedestal

(p. 7)

Pedestal hole cover
sheet

Operating Instructions

Wireless LAN
Adaptor and
Extension cable

Wall-hanging
bracket

TY-WK3L2RW

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The angle of
wall-hanging
bracket can be
adjusted in “zero
tilting (vertical)”
and “5 or
10-degree tilting”
for this TV.

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Please refer to the following web site for usable Wireless LAN Adaptor.
(English only)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/

Additional information for Wireless LAN Adaptor and access point may also be on

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this web site.

Caution

To use the Wireless LAN Adaptor, an Access Point is needed.

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It is recommended to use the Wireless LAN Adaptor with the extension cable.

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To avoid radio wave interference, keep the TV away from other wireless LAN

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devices, microwaves and devices that operate on 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz signals when
using the Wireless LAN Adaptor.
Otherwise malfunction may occur.
Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available.

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Rear of the TV

200 mm

Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging
bracket (not supplied with the TV)

Depth of screw:

200 mm

minimum 7 mm
maximum 13 mm

Screw Thread Type: M4

Holes for wall-hanging
bracket installation

(View from the side)

Warning

Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself

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have the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the
unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed
contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing
without a qualified installer will void your warranty.
Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights, floodlights or

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halogen lights) which typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage
plastic cabinet parts.
Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no

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electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket.
To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no

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longer in use.

Installing the pedestal hole cover sheet

You need to install the pedestal hole cover sheet only if you opt to mount your TV on the wall.

1 Slide the cover sheet into the pedestal hole area

until it locks into place (follow the arrows as
shown in Figure A).

2 The final condition after installation is shown in

Figure B.

Installation area

Make sure the cover sheet has covered all area
of the pedestal hole.

Figure A Figure B

Pedestal hole cover sheet

Attaching the pedestal

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

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

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Caution

Do not use any pedestal other than that provided with this TV.

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

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

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

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Panasonic dealer immediately.

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

If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will

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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

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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.

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Assembly screw (4)
(black)

Assembly screw (4)
(black)

Bracket

Base

Accessories / Options

Assembling the pedestal

Use the assembly screws to fasten
the bracket to the base securely.

Make sure that the screws are

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securely tightened.
Forcing the assembly screws the

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wrong way will strip the threads.

Front

A

C

D

Securing the TV

Insert the bracket into the TV, and then fasten securely
with the assembly screws .

Tighten the four assembly screws loosely at first, then

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tighten them firmly to fix securely.

B

Foam mat or thick soft cloth

B

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Inserting and removing remote’s batteries

1

Open

Hook

2

Close

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Accessories / Options | Basic Connection

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.

Connecting aerial

Special notices for receiving digital terrestrial services

If you receive analogue and digital TV signals through two separate aerials, use an RF mixer to mix them.

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Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage

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and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote
control.
Do not mix old and new batteries.

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Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline

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and manganese batteries).
Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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Do not burn or breakup batteries.

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Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.

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Aerial

Aerial

Analogue and
Digital TV signal

If you receive analogue TV signals through a cable TV network, an aerial is required to receive digital

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TV signals. In this case, using an RF mixer is not recommended because the TV signals interfere with
each other.
An RF selector is available to switch analogue and digital TV signal.

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Analogue or
Digital TV signal

RF mixer

RF selector

Analogue
TV

Cable TV
network

Analogue
TV

Digital
TV

Aerial

Digital
TV

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AC Auto
110-240 V,
50 / 60 Hz

Rear of the TV

Mains lead

Satellite dish

Satellite cable

Set top box

Aerial

AV IN

HDMI 1

Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable

AUDIO

AV1 IN AV2 IN

OUT

RF cable

Note

Keep the space between the TV and RF cable to prevent distorted image.

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

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Do not place the RF cable under the TV.

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To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an aerial, the correct cable (75  coaxial), and the

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correct terminating plug are required.
If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between

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the wall aerial socket and the TV.
Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct aerial

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system for your particular area and the accessories required.
Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and

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the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.
To obtain optimum quality picture, select either an Aerial or a cable TV network.

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VIERA Link connection (p. 58)

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Other equipment connection (p. 63 - 65, 74)

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Read the manual of the equipment, too.

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Basic Connection

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Identifying Controls

TV

1

2

3

Identifying Controls

678

4

1

5

2

SD Card slot

3

HDMI3 terminal

4

AV3 terminals

5

Headphones jack

6

Remote control signal receiver

Do not place any objects between the

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TV remote control signal receiver and
remote control.

USB port

7

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

Senses brightness to adjust picture

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quality when [Eco Mode] in the Picture
Menu is set to [On] (p. 25)

8

Power LED

Red: Standby

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Green: On

9

Function select

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10

Channel Up / Down, adjusts settings
(when using the F button), switches the
TV On (press either button for about 1
second when in Standby mode)

11

Changes the input mode

12 Mains power On / Off switch

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

About the Operation Guide - On-screen Displays

The Operation Guide is displayed at the bottom of the On-screen Display.
The buttons for operations and the manner of operations are displayed.

Operation
Guide

Example: [TV Guide]

TV Guide: Landscape

27th Wed

11 Home
11:00 - 12:30 In Memory of Lydia Shum (R) (S)

Time:

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Home

16

World

81

Jade

84

Pearl

100

Sapphire

101

Ruby

102

Gold

Select channel

View

-24 hours +24 hours Prog.Type Favourites

11:30

11:00 12:00 12:30 13:00

In Memory of Lydia Shum (R) (S)
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Market Update
Market News
Drama 1
Shopping Topics

Market Update

EXIT
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Market Update
Business News
Drama 2

News

Info

GUIDE

Change display mode

In

2010/10/27 Wed 10:27

Market Update

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[Volume] / [Backlight] / [Contrast] /
[Brightness] / [Colour] / [Sharpness] /
[Tint] (NTSC signal) / [Bass]* /
[Treble]* / [Balance] / [Digital TV Auto
Tuning] or [Analogue TV Auto Tuning]
* [Bass] / [Treble] is displayed only when

[Mode] in the Sound Menu is set to
[Music] or [Speech] (p. 27).

Use to switch the TV mains power On /
Off. If you turn your TV to Standby mode
with the remote control (p. 11), and then
turn off the TV mains power, the TV will
be in Standby mode when you next turn
on the mains power.

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1 On / Standby switch

Switches TV On or sets it to standby

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2 [Media Player] (p. 40)

Switches to SD Card and USB device

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viewing / listening mode

3 Sound Selection

Changes the sound track in Digital TV mode

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(if available)
Changes multiplex sound mode in

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Analogue TV mode (if available) (p. 69)

4 [Main Menu]

Press to access Picture, Sound and Setup

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Menus

(p. 24)

5 Information (p. 16)

Displays channel and programme

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information

6 VIERA TOOLS (p. 23)

Displays some special feature icons and

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accesses easily

7 [VIERA Link Menu]

Accesses VIERA Link Menu

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(p. 60)

8OK

Confirms selections and choices

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Press after selecting channel positions to

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quickly change programme

9 [Option Menu] (p. 17)

Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.

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10 Teletext (p. 20)

Switches to teletext mode

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11 Subtitles (p. 15)

Displays subtitles

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12 Numeric buttons

Changes channel and teletext pages

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When in Standby mode, switches TV On

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13 Sound Mute

Switches sound mute On or Off

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14 Volume Up / Down
15 Input mode selection

TV - switches Digital TV / Analogue TV

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mode (p. 15)

AV - switches to AV input mode from Input

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Selection list (p. 22)

16 Aspect

Changes aspect ratio

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(p. 18)

17 Surround (p. 27)

Switches surround sound setting

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18 Exit

Returns to the normal viewing screen

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19 Guide (p. 19)

Displays TV Guide

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20 Cursor buttons

Makes selections and adjustments

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21 Return

Returns to the previous menu / page

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22 Coloured buttons

Used for the selection, navigation and

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operation of various functions

23 Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 15)

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Holds the current teletext page (teletext

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mode) (p. 20)

24 Index (p. 20)

Returns to the teletext index page (teletext

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mode)

25 Last View (p. 17)

Switches to previously viewed channel or

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input modes

26 Channel Up / Down

Selects channel in sequence

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Identifying Controls

11

Auto Tuning

6

Search and store TV channels automatically.

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

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Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

POWER

1

Select your language

2

OSD Language

English Indonesia

You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or

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switch the TV to Standby mode. (Power LED: On)

select
set

Auto Tuning

INFO

Select your country

3

Country

Singapore Indonesia Others

select
access

Select the TV Signal

4

RETURN

Y

TV Signal Selection

D

Digital TV

A

Analogue TV

Start Auto Tuning

: tune

select

tune / skip

: skip

abc

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Start Auto Tuning

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TV Signal Selection

D

Digital TV

A

Analogue TV

Start Auto Tuning

■ When you select the analogue TV signal, select your area.

select

access

Auto Tuning will start to search
for TV channels and store them.
The sorted channel order
depends upon the TV signal,
the broadcasting system and
reception conditions.

TV

Analogue TV Channel Plan

Asia/W.Europe

CIS/E.Europe

China

Hong Kong

NZ/Indonesia

CATV/Other

Auto Tuning starts

Auto Tuning

Digital TV Scan

Analogue Scan 21 68

Analogue TV Scan CH 1

Analogue Scan 68

This will take about 6 minutes.

CH

32
32
32

Digital TV: 4 Radio : 0 Analogue TV: 2

Channel Name

TV Fin land
Boxer Navigator
SVT HD

CH 5

Searching

Type

Digital TV
Digital TV
Digital TV

Quality

1
1
1

When selecting [CATV / Other],
press the OK button, and then
select the Channel Plan from
[Indian CATV], [South Africa],
[American System], [American
CATV] or [Japan].

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69

120

If you use an RF selector, switch it to the digital TV signal before

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starting the Auto Tuning. As soon as the digital TV scan is finished,
switch it to the analogue TV signal to tune analogue channels. Even
if some channels are not tuned correctly, you can try to tune them
by “Auto Tuning” in “Setup” menu.

12

Set up the wireless LAN connection

6

Start wireless LAN connection setup?

Yes

You can setup the wireless LAN connection later. (p. 53)

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If you want to select [Yes] in this position. (p. 14)

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Select [Home]

7

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

No



select
confirm

select
confirm

Auto Tuning is completed

Viewing environment mode

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[Home] : Recommended mode for viewing at home. Select [Home] for optimal picture / power

[Shop] : Demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV (for in-store display). [Viewing Mode]

To return to viewing environment selection mode if you selected [Shop]

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consumption. [Viewing Mode] is set as [Normal] (p. 25).

is set as [Dynamic] (p. 25).

Shop

You have selected shop mode

RETURN

Automatic Demo

Off On

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

RETURN

To change viewing environment mode later on, reset all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.

[Shipping Condition] (p. 38)

Auto Tuning

13

Setup the wireless LAN connection

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Setup the wireless LAN connection to enable the network service functions.

To setup the wireless LAN connection, the wireless LAN Adaptor is required.

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Confirm the encryption key, settings and positions of your access point before starting setup.

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For details, read the manual of the access point.
Please note that this TV does not support wireless public access points.

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Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor to the USB 1 or 2 port

1

Internet environment

Wireless LAN Adaptor

Select [Yes]

Access point

2

Start wireless LAN connection setup?

Auto Tuning

3

Yes No

Please connect the wireless LAN adaptor to a USB terminal.

Select the connection type

Connection Type

Please select network connection type.

WPS(Push button)

Search for access point

select
confirm

select

confirm

If your access point supports WPS (Push

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button), then select this option. If not,
select [Search for access point].

■ [WPS(Push button)]

WPS(Push button)

1) Please press the ‘WPS’ button on the access

1) Please press the ‘WPS’ button on the access

point until its light flashes.

point until its light ashes.

2) When the light is ashing select ‘Connect’ on

2) When the light is flashing select ‘Connect’ on
TV.

TV.

If you are unsure, please check the instruction

If you are unsure, please check the instruction

manual of the access point.

manual of the access point.

Connect

■ [Search for access point]

Access points found automatically are listed.

Available Access Points

No.

SSID Wireless type Encrypt

1 Access Point A 11n(2.4GHz)

2 Access Point B 11n(5GHz)

3 Access Point C 11n(5GHz)

Encryption Key Setting

Connection will be made with the following settings:­SSID : Access Point A
Authentication type : WPA-PSK
Encryption type : TKIP

Please input the encryption key.

Encryption key

Access Point Settings

Encryption key

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Access Point Settings

Encryption key is set to:­XXXXXXXX

Select ‘Yes’ to confirm.
Select ‘No’ to change.

Yes

O P Q R S T
7 8 9 ! : #
o p q r s t

No

Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes.
And then, press the OK button to connect the Wireless LAN
Adaptor and the access point.

Ensure that your access point supports WPS for this method.

•

WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

•

1 Select your desired access point

Reception

select

access

To search access points again

•

For the information of the

•

highlighted access point

INFO

2 Access the encryption key input mode

If the selected access point is not encrypted, the confirmation

•

screen will be displayed. It is recommended to select the
encrypted access point.

3 Enter the encryption key of the access point

(Set characters one by one)

select

set

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

•

4 Select [Yes]

select
set

To re-enter the encryption key, select [No].

•

Store

RETURN

Y

Wireless LAN connection setup is completed

If failed, check the encryption key, settings or positions of your access point.

•

Read the manual of the access point.

If connection to the access point is successful, we recommend you perform the

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[Connection Test] (p. 53).

Watching TV

POWER

OPTION

RB

When the TV is

•

switched to standby,

INPUT

TV

MENU

ASPECT

EXITINFO

STTL

HOLD

abc

def

ghi

TV

jk l

tuvpqrs

mno

wxyz

LAST VIEW

CH

there will be a clicking
sound after a short
delay. This is normal.

Turn power on

1

Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode

2

Information banner appears
whenever you select a channel

•

Select a channel

3

Digital TV

1 BBC ONE WALES

Coronation Street
21:00 - 23:55

All Digital Channels

23:35

Select favourites

Now

The selected mode is displayed.

For details (p. 16)

up

CH

down

abc def

jkl

ghi

or

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

■ To select from the Channel List

All Digital Channels

Cartoon Nwk

6

BBC Radio Wales

7
8

BBC Radio Cymru

BBC ONE Wales

1

BBC THREE

2

BBCi

3

CBBC Channel

4

Mains power On / Off switch should

•

be On. (p. 10)

It is also possible to select the mode

•

pressing the TV button repeatedly on
the side panel of the TV. (p. 10)
If you use an RF selector, switch it

•

whenever you switch between Digital
TV and Analogue TV mode.

To select the two or three-digit

•

channel number, e.g. 112

abc

(in a short time)

If one or two-digit channel number,

•

e.g. 39

wxyz

def

(quickly changes the channel)

select channel

watch

Watching TV

Other useful functions

Hold Display subtitles

Freeze / unfreeze picture Display / hide subtitles (if available)

HOLD

STTL

To change the language (if available)

•

To set the default language [Preferred Subtitles] (p. 30)

•

STTL

(press repeatedly)

Off Timer

Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period of time [Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes]

1 Display

the menu

MENU

2 Select [Setup] 3 Select [Off Timer] and set the time

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

select

access

Setup Menu 1/2

Off Timer

Eco Navigation
Child Lock
Digital TV Tuning Menu
Language
Display Settings
VIERA Link Settings
Network Setup
DivX® VOD

Off

To cancel

•

Set to off or turn the TV off.

To display the remaining time

•

“Display Information banner”

(p. 16)

When the remaining time is within

•

3 minutes, the remaining time will
flash on screen.

change

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Display Information banner

P

Display Information banner

INFO

Also appears when changing a channel

•

Digital TV mode

Analogue TV mode

Features available / Message meanings

[Bad signal] Poor TV signal quality

[Encrypted] Scrambled programme

Watching TV

[Dolby D] Dolby Digital audio track

Channel position and name

Programme

Programme Start / Finish time

1 BBC ONE WALES

Coronation Street

21:00 - 23:55

1 BBC

CH 02 5.5MHz PAL

Channel Status

Sound mute On

(Digital TV mode)

(Digital TV mode)

(Digital TV mode)

Bad signal

Now

Dolby D

Prompt Street

Current time

All Digital Channels

23:35

Select favourites

23:35

Software update

All Analogue Channels

45

45

Subtitle service available
(Digital TV mode)

Multiple image or audio
available (Digital TV mode)

, ,

Teletext service available

Audio mode (p. 69)

II

,

(Analogue TV mode)

1 - 90 Off Timer remaining time

For settings (p. 15)

•

To confirm another tuned channel name

•

To watch the programme listed in the banner

•

Information on the next programme

•

(Digital TV mode)

To select a favourite list (Digital TV mode)

•

if the favourite list is created

(

in [Favourites Edit] p. 33

B

16

)

To update the TV software (if available)

•

R

To hide

•

EXIT

Extra information

•

(press again to hide the banner)
(Digital TV mode)

INFO

To set display timeout

•

[Banner Display Timeout] (p. 30)

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

1 Check or change the current

programme status instantly

OPTION

[Multi Video] (Digital TV mode)
Allows you to select the image (if available)

[Multi Audio] (Digital TV mode)
Allows you to select between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available)

[Dual Audio] (Digital TV mode)
Selects multiplex sound (if available)

[Subtitle Language] (Digital TV mode)
Allows you to select the language in which subtitles should appear (if available)

[Channel Colour Set] (Analogue TV mode)
Sets colour density

[Picture Menu] (p. 25)

[Teletext Character Set]
Sets the teletext language [Setup Menu] (p. 30)

[MPX] (Analogue TV mode)
Selects multiplex sound (if available) [Sound Menu] (p. 28)

[Volume Correction]
Adjusts the volume of an individual channel or input mode [Sound Menu] (p. 27)

2 Change

select
change

Last view

Switch to previously viewed channel or input mode easily

Press again to return to the present view.

•

LAST VIEW

Note

Switching channel is not available while Direct TV Recording is in progress.

•

Watching less than 10 seconds is not regarded as the previously viewed channel or input mode.

•

Watching TV

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Change aspect ratio

I

Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect.

Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode

ASPECT

■ If Aspect Selection list is displayed

1 Display Aspect Selection list 2 While the list is displayed, select the mode

ASPECT

[16:9] [14:9] [Just]

[4:3] [4:3 Full] [Zoom1]

Watching TV

[Zoom2] [Zoom3]

Note

For HD signal in Digital TV mode, only [16:9] and [4:3 Full] are available.

•

For SD signal in Digital TV mode, only [16:9], [4:3], and [4:3 Full] are available.

•

Only [16:9] and [4:3] are available in PC input mode.

•

Aspect is fixed to [16:9] when [Viewing Mode] is set to [Game] in the Picture Menu.

•

Not available in teletext service.

•

Aspect mode can be memorised separately for each SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition)

•

signals except in Digital TV mode.

Aspect Selection

16:9

14:9

Just

4:3

4:3 Full

Zoom1

Zoom2

Zoom3

Change

Select

EXIT

RETURN

Aspect Selection

16:9

14:9

Just

4:3

4:3 Full

Zoom1

Zoom2

Zoom3

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

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

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

select

change

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

Displays a 4:3 image
full-screen. Stretching
is only noticeable at the
left and right edges.

Displays a 4:3 image
enlarged horizontally
to fit the screen.

Digital TV mode or

•

HD signal

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

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

Change OSD language

You can change language for on screen displays.

1 Display

the menu

MENU

2 Select [Setup] 3 Select [Language]

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

select

access

Setup Menu 1/2

Off Timer
Eco Navigation
Child Lock
Digital TV Tuning Menu

Language

Display Settings
VIERA Link Settings
Network Setup
DivX® VOD

4 Select [OSD Language] 5 Select the language and set

Language

OSD Language

Preferred Audio
Preferred Subtitles

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Access
English
English

select

access

OSD Language

English Indonesia

Off

Access

select

access

select
set

Using TV Guide (Digital TV mode)

Using TV Guide enables you to select a programme easily, view programme information, etc.
TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the current and future
programmes over the next seven days depending on broadcasters.

If in Analogue TV mode

INPUT

TV

RGYB

1

Select Digital TV mode

If you use an RF selector, switch it whenever you switch between

•

EXITINFO

G

U

I

D

E

Digital TV and Analogue TV mode.

View TV Guide

2

Each time pressed, the layout will be changed. (Landscape / Portrait)

TV Guide time

TV Guide date

TV Guide: Landscape

27th Wed

11 Home
11:00 - 12:30 In Memory of Lydia Shum (R) (S)

11:00 12:00 12:30 13:00

Time:

11:30

In Memory of Lydia Shum (R) (S)

Home11

ETV CCTV9 – Live

World16

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Jade81

Market Update

Pearl84

Market News

Sapphire100

Drama 1

Ruby101

Shopping Topics

Gold102

Select channel

EXIT
Select programme

View

RETURN

-24 hours +24 hours Prog.Type Favourites

Landscape (Displays by channel)

Current date and time

All Types All Digital Channels

W E Your Jun Mao Xia

China

Financial Information S

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Market Update

Market Update
Business News
Drama 2

News

Info

GUIDE

Change display mode

In

Programme

2010/10/27 Wed 10:27

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Market Update

Station Close

Live

Page up

Page down

TV Guide: Portrait

27th Wed

Home11 World16 Jade81 Pearl84 Sapphire100

In Memory of Lydia Shum (R) (S)11:00 - 12:30

12:30 - 14:00

W E Your Jun Mao Xia

14:00 - 14:30

Jin Mao Xiang (R) (C/M) (S)

14:30 - 15:00

Women Plaza ll

15:00 - 15:30

Wealth Blog

15:30 - 16:00

Life Journey (R) (C/M)

16:00 - 16:30

Smart Class

16:30 - 16:45 News

Select programme

EXIT
Select channel

View

RETURN

-24 hours

+24 hours Prog.Type Favourites

Portrait (Displays by time)

2010/10/27 Wed 10:27

All Types All Digital Channels

Info

GUIDE

Change display mode

Page down

Channel position and name

■ To watch the programme

Select the current programme or channel

select

Page up

TV

■ To return to TV

EXIT

■ To view a channel list of the selected favourite list

(Favourite list)

Favourites

All Digital channels

All Digital Channels

Favourites1

Favourites2

Favourites3

Favourites4

To list favourites channels

select a

favourite list

view

(p. 33)

B

■ To view details of the programme

watch

Select the programme

(Type list)

All Types

Movie

News

Entertainment

Sport

Children’s

Music

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 the TV Guide is completely shown.

select

INFO

Press again to return to TV Guide.

•

■ To view a channel list of the selected type

Prog.Type

All Types

.
.

■ To the previous day

select type

view

R

■ To the next day

Y

G

Using TV Guide (Digital TV mode)

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Viewing Teletext (Analogue TV mode)

Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters.
The features may vary depending on the broadcasters.

What is FASTEXT mode?

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

What is List mode?

In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of
these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory. (“Store frequently viewed pages” p. 21)

■ To change mode [Teletext] in the Setup Menu (p. 30)

Sub page number

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

Current page number

R G Y B

CH

or

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

17:51 28 Feb

Time /
date

Colour
bar

MENU

EXIT

RGYB

TEXT STTL

INDEX HOLD

abc

def

ghi

mno

jk l

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Viewing Teletext (Analogue TV mode)

CH

Switch to Teletext

1

Displays the index page

•

(content varies depending on
the broadcasters)

Select the page

2

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

or

■ To adjust contrast

MENU

(press three times) As the blue bar is displayed

■ To return to TV

TEXT

up

down

or

or

EXIT

TV

Functions (Teletext mode)

HOLD Reveal hidden data

Stop automatic updating

HOLD

(If you wish to hold the current page
without updating)

HOLD

MENU

R

■ To resume

INDEX Call up a favourite page

20

Return to the main index page

INDEX

View a favourite page stored

STTL

Call up the page stored on the blue button

•

(List mode).
Factory setting is “P103”.

•

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz
page answers

R

■ To hide

View in multi window

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

MENU

(press twice)

Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.

•

Select Picture and text
On or Off

FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

MENU

G

(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)

Broadcast

Broadcast

(Expand the TOP half)

(Expand the BOTTOM half)

Store frequently viewed pages

Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only)

Corresponding colour
button
(As page is displayed)

press and hold

Broadcast

The number changes to white.

■ To change stored pages

abc def

Enter

jkl

ghi

mno

Coloured button
you want to change

tuvpqrs

wxyz

new page
number

press and hold

View sub page

View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)

Appears at top of the screen

■ To view specific sub page

MENU

Sub pages:

•

The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters.
It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV.

View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page

Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

MENU

B

Broadcast

Enter the 4-digit number
example : P6

Watch TV while waiting for update

Y

P108

Appears when
updating is
completed

mno

Y

View the updated page

Viewing Teletext (Analogue TV mode)

Changes to TV screen temporarily (You cannot change the programme.)

The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news (“News Flash”).

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Watching External Inputs

I

Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch through the input.

To connect the equipment (p. 9, 63 - 65)

•

Display the Input selection menu

INPUT

AVTV

Watching External Inputs

TV

■ To return to TV

TV

1

Select the input mode connected to the

2

equipment

Example (AV2)

Input Selection

AV1

AV2

AV3
PC
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
TV
SD Card/USB

Example (PC)

Input Selection

AV1
AV2
AV3

PC

HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
TV
SD Card/USB

You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote

•

control or the side panel of the TV (p. 10).
Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected.
You can label or skip each input mode [Input Labels] (p. 37)

•

Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed.

View

3

Example (AV2)

AV2
PAL
16:9

•

select

watch

select

watch

If the external equipment has an aspect
adjustment function, set to [16:9].

Displays the selected mode

Example (PC)

You can also listen to PC sound with the

PC
640X480 / 60Hz
16:9

Displays the selected mode

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•

audio cable connected.
To connect (p. 65)
You can setup some functions

•

PC Setup (p. 29) in the Setup Menu.

For HDMI-compatible PC, possible to

•

connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 /
HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using HDMI cable
(p. 67, 68).

How to Use VIERA TOOLS

You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.

Display icons of the feature

1

Select a feature

EXIT

T

O

A

O

R

L

E

S

I

V

2

select
access

TV

■ To return to TV

EXIT

or

T

A

R

E

I

V

VIERA Link Control

(example)

Internet contents

Follow the operations of each feature

3

[VIERA Link Control] “VIERA Link Control” (p. 61)

When two or more compatible equipment are connected,
a selection screen will be displayed.
Please select the correct description and access.

[Photo]



“Photo mode” (p. 42)

How to Use VIERA TOOLS



[Video]

O

O

L

S

[Music]



“Video mode” (p. 45)

“Music mode” (p. 48)

[Media Server] “Using DLNA® features” (p. 54)

* When two or more available devices are connected, a selection

screen will be displayed.
Please select the correct description and access.

Internet contents

“Accessing the Internet contents” (p. 57)

Some of the icons on the VIERA TOOLS screen above
allow you to access the Internet contents.

Note

If the selected feature is not available, the demonstration to explain how to use it can be displayed.

•

Press the OK button to view the demonstration after selecting the unavailable feature.

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