Panasonic TH-P42U20Z, TH-P50U20Z, TH-P46U20Z User Manual

TH-P42U20Z

TH-P46U20Z

TH-P50U20Z

Plasma Television

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

TQB4TC0011

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

VCR

SD Card

Camcorder

Amplifier with	Personal
Speaker System
	computer

DVD Recorder

DVD player

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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Standard accessories

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote Control	Pedestal p. 6
●N2QAYB000494

Batteries for the	Mains Lead
Remote Control (2)	p. 8
●R6 (AA)

Operating	Fall-prevention
Instructions	parts p. 7
with Warranty
statement

●This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), which can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally.

Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

Inserting and removing remote’s batteries

1	Open

Hook

2

Close

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

●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, fire or the like.

●Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.

Contents

Be sure to Read

●Safety Precautions···································· 4 (Warning / Important Installation Notices)

Quick Start Guide	Quick Start Guide
●Accessories / Options ······························· 6
●Basic Connection······································ 8
●Identifying Controls ································· 10
●Auto Tuning············································· 12
Basic Features
●Watching TV············································ 13	Basic
●Using Freeview Guide (Digital TV mode)· 16
●Viewing Teletext ······································ 17
●Watching External inputs ························ 19
Advanced Features
●How to Use VIERA TOOLS····················· 21
●How to Use Menu Functions··················· 22
●Tuning and Editing Channels·················· 28	Advanced
●Updating the TV Software (Digital TV mode)· 35
●Child Lock ··············································· 32
●Input Labels ············································ 33
●Shipping Condition (Reset settings)········ 34
●Using Media Player································· 36
●VIERA Link Functions ····························· 41
●VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” ················ 44
●External Equipment································· 46
Technical
●Technical Information······························ 48	Technical
●Maintenance ··········································· 52
●Licence···················································· 52
●FAQs······················································· 53
●Specifications·········································· 55
●WARRANTY············································ 56
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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 fire.)

●Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

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

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

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

●Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire 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 find any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately!

AC 220 - 240 V

50 / 60 Hz

Power source

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

Do not remove covers and NEVER modify the TV yourself

●Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are 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 your local Panasonic dealer.

Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture

●To prevent damage which might result in 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 other sources of heat. To prevent fire never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV.

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Do not insert foreign objects into the TV

●Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV 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.

Use only the dedicated pedestals / mounting equipment

●Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures 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 brackets (p. 7).

Do not allow children to handle SD Card

●As with any small object, SD Cards can be swallowed by young children. Please remove

SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of children.

Important Installation Notices

■Install TV on a stable surface

If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:

●Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television.

●Only using furniture that can safely support the television.

●Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.

●Not placing the television on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the television to a suitable support.

●Not standing the televisions on cloth or other materials placed between the television and supporting furniture.

●Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the television or its controls.

■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 upward or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

■Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat

10			●When using the pedestal, keep a space between the bottom
			of the TV and the surface where the TV is set.
10	10	7	●In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it.

(cm)

Minimum distance

■Do not block the rear air vents

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

■Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel.

●This may cause damage resulting in injury.

■Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones

●Irreversible damage can be caused.

■The TV is heavy. Handle the TV by 2 or more people.

Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling.

■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.

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	5
sent or no operations are performed. (p. 53)

Accessories / Options

Attaching the pedestal

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

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

Do not use the pedestal for any other TV or displays.

●Otherwise the TV or the display 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 insufficient 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)
		L	R
M5 × 18	M5 × 30

Assembling the pedestal

Use the 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

Front

- L

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.

Hole for pedestal installation

6

B

Arrow mark

D

[View from the bottom]

Preventing the TV from falling over

This TV could fall over if it is pushed, pulled or knocked down.

We therefore recommend the TV is secured to the base as illustrated.

●This measure is designed to reduce the risk of injury from a falling TV. However, it cannot guarantee protection in all cases.

Fall-prevention parts

Band

Clamp

Screw

Wood screw

Securing to a furniture

Fix pedestal and furniture together with band.

Screw

Band

Wood screw

Clamp

This image is for illustrative purposes only.

Guide

Accessories / Options Quick Start

Optional accessories

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual.

Wall-hanging bracket

●TY-WK4P1RW Rear of the TV

400mm	Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging
	bracket (not supplied with the TV)

300mm	Depth of screw:
	minimum 15 mm,
	maximum 30 mm
Holes for wall-hanging	[View from the side]
bracket installation

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

●Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from falling off.

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

●Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no 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 longer in use.	7

Basic Connection

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.

Please ensure that the TV 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 first.

Connecting aerial

TV only

Rear of the TV

AC 220 - 240 V,

50 / 60 Hz

Aerial

Mains lead (supplied)

RF cable

Push until both side	Make sure that
	the mains lead is
tabs click	securely fixed.

●To remove from the TV:

tabs

Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release

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

●Do not place the RF cable under the TV.

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

●If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between 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 system for your particular area and the accessories required.

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

●VIERA Link connection p. 41

●Read the manual of the equipment, too.

●Other equipment connection p. 46, 47

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Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Rear of the TV

Aerial

AC 220 - 240 V,

50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead (supplied)

RCA cable

RF cable

RF cable

Guide

Basic Connection Quick Start

DVD Recorder or VCR

Adjust the panel to your desired angle

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

b

c

c

a

[View from the top]

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

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

TH-P42U20Z

a: 520 mm / b: 355 mm / c: 15°

TH-P46U20Z, TH-P50U20Z

a: 528 mm / b: 407 mm / c: 10°

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Identifying Controls

Remote control

14

15

POWER

1		SD CARD	INPUT
			TV	AV
2	ASPECT	MENU		OFF TIMER	16
3	INFO			EXIT	17
4					18
5
6					19
7	OPTION			RETURN	20
8					21
	R	G	Y	B	22
9	TEXT	STTL	INDEX	HOLD	23
10					24

11

12 25

MUTE SURROUND

13 26

POWER PROGRAMME

27

REC

1 Standby On / Off switch

●Switches TV On or Off standby

2 Aspect (p. 15)

●Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list

●Also possible by pressing this button repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect

3 Main Menu (p. 23)

●Press to access Picture, Sound and Setup

Menus

4 Channel / Programme Information (p. 14)

●Displays channel and programme

10	information

5VIERA TOOLS (p. 21)

●Displays some special feature icons and accesses easily

6VIERA Link (p. 41)

●Accesses VIERA Link Menu

7OK

●Confirms selections and choices

●Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change programme

8Option Menu (p. 14)

●Easy setting for viewing and sound options

9Teletext (p. 17)

●Switches to teletext mode

10Subtitles (p. 13)

●Displays subtitles

11Numeric buttons

●Changes channel and teletext pages

●When in Standby mode, switches TV On

12Sound Mute

●Switches sound mute On or Off

13Volume Up / Down

14SD Card (p. 36)

●Switches to SD Card viewing / listening mode

15Input mode selection

●TV - switches Digital TV / Analogue TV mode (p. 13)

●AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list (p. 19)

16Off Timer (p. 13)

●Sets the time the TV automatically turns off

17Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection (p. 48)

●Changes the sound track when more than two choices are available

(Digital TV mode) (p. 14)

18Exit

●Returns to the normal viewing screen

19Guide (p. 16)

●Displays Freeview Guide

20Cursor buttons

●Makes selections and adjustments

21Return

●Returns to the previous menu / page

22Coloured buttons

●Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions

23Hold

●Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 13)

●Holds the current teletext page

(teletext mode) (p. 17)

24Index (p. 17)

●Returns to the teletext index page (teletext mode)

25Surround (p. 25)

●Switches surround sound setting

26Channel Up / Down

●Selects channel in sequence

27Connected equipment operations (p. 20)

		TV
		3 C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking
	5		System) sensor
	6		●Senses brightness to adjust picture quality
			when “Eco Mode” in the Picture Menu is
	7		set to “On” (p. 24)
		4	Power LED
			●Standby: red On: green
			●When using the remote control, indicates
	8		the TV has received a command.
		5	Function Select
	9		●Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour /
			Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass
1 2 3 4	10		(“Music” or “Speech” mode in the Sound
			Menu) / Treble (“Music” or “Speech” mode
			in the Sound Menu) / Balance / “Digital
	11		TV Auto Tuning” or “Analogue TV Auto
			Tuning” (p. 24 - 27)

1Mains power On / Off switch

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

2Remote control signal receiver

●Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control.

6Increases or decreases the channel position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in standby mode, switches TV on.

7Changes the input mode

8SD card slot

9HDMI3 terminal

10Headphone jack

11AV3 terminals

Using the On Screen Displays

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

Example (Sound Menu):

Sound Menu	1/2
Mode	Music
Bass			0
Treble			0
Balance			0
Headphone Volume			11
Surround	Off
Volume Correction			0
Speaker Distance to Wall	Over 30cm
Preferred Audio Language	English

Select	Page up	Operation guide will help you.
EXIT
Change	Page down
RETURN

How to use remote control

MENU

Open the Main Menu

Move the cursor / select the menu item

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

Guide

Identifying Controls Quick Start

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Auto Tuning

Search and store TV channels automatically.

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

POWER

TV AV

RETURN

1 Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

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

2 Start Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning

Digital TV Scan		CH 21	69
Analogue TV Scan		CH 1	120
This will take about 6 minutes.
RF Ch	Channel Name	Type	Quality
62	CBBC Channel	Digital TV	10
62	BBC Radio Wales	Digital TV	10
62	E4	Digital TV	10
62	Cartoon Nwk	Digital TV	10
29		Analogue TV	-
33		Analogue TV	-
Digital TV: 4	Radio: 0	Analogue TV: 2
		Searching

3 Select “Home”
Please select your viewing environment.
Home	Shop

●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.

select

set

Auto Tuning is complete

Viewing environment mode

Home	: Recommended mode for viewing at home. Select “Home” for optimal picture / power
Shop	consumption. “Viewing Mode” is set as “Normal” (p. 24).
	: Demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV (for in-store display). “Viewing
	Mode” is set as “Dynamic” (p. 24).

To return to viewing environment selection mode if you selected “Shop”

RETURN	Please select your viewing environment.
Shop
You have selected shop mode	Home	Shop
Automatic Demo	RETURN
Off	On

●To change viewing environment mode later on, reset all settings by accessing Shipping Condition. “Shipping Condition” (p. 34)

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Watching TV

POWER

		INPUT
		TV	AV
ASPECT	MENU		OFF TIMER
INFO			EXIT
OPTION			RETURN
R	G	Y	B
TEXT	STTL	INDEX	HOLD

MUTE

SURROUND

POWER PROGRAMME

●When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal.

1

2

3

Turn power on			●Mains power On / Off switch should be
POWER
			On (p. 11).

Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode

TV ●Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV button repeatedly on the remote control or side panel of the TV. (p. 11).

Digtal TV
1 BBC ONE WALES	23:35	All Digital Channels
Coronation Street		Select favourites
21:00 - 23:55	Now	Software update

The selected mode is displayed. ●For details p. 33

Information banner appears whenever you select a channel

●For details p. 14

Watching TV

Auto Tuning

Select a channel

	up	●To select the two or three-digit channel
		number, e.g. 39	Basic
	or
		(in a short time)
	down
		●If one or two-digit channel number
		quickly changes the channel

●To select from the Channel List

All Digital Channels		select a channel
6	Cartoon Nwk
7	BBC Radio Wales
8	BBC Radio Cymru	watch
2	BBC THREE
1	BBC ONE Wales
3	BBCi
4	CBBC Channel
	Select
View	EXIT	Page up
	RETURN	Page down

Select a channel using information banner (p. 14)

Possible to confirm the programme name before selecting channels.

	Display information banner	While the banner
	if it is not displayed	is displayed,
	INFO	select a channel
	Possible to set display timeout in	select
		watch
	“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 26).

Select a channel using Freeview Guide (Digital TV mode) (p. 16)

Possible to confirm the Freeview Guide (EPG) before selecting channels.

Display Freeview Guide Select a channel

select watch

Other useful functions
Hold			Display subtitles
HOLD Freeze / unfreeze picture			STTL Display / hide subtitles (if available)
Off Timer
Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period of time (0 / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)
OFF TIMER		Press repeatedly until desired time appears.
●Also possible to set the time from “Off timer” in the Setup Menu (p. 26)
●To cancel Set to “0” or turn the TV off.
●To display the remaining time		Information banner (p. 14)
●When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on screen.				13

Watching TV

Other useful functions

Display information banner
INFO Display information banner
●Also appears when changing a channel
	Channel position and name
		Example (Digital TV mode)		Current time
	Programme	1 BBC ONE WALES		23:35 All Digital Channels
		Coronation Street		Select favourites
		23:00 - 23:55	Now	Software update
		Rating: PGR Bad signal Dolby D		45
			(or Encrypted)
	Programme Start / Finish time
Example (Analogue TV mode)
1 BBC		23:35	All Analogue Channels
CH 02	Prompt Street

45

Channel Status

●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)		B
●To update the TV software	R
EXIT
●To hide
●Extra information	INFO
(press again to hide the banner)

(Digital TV mode)

●To set display timeout

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 26)

Features available /

Message meanings

					Sound mute On
	Rating				Rating information (p. 48)
					(Digital TV mode)
	Bad signal				Poor TV signal quality
					(Digital TV mode)
	Encrypted				Scrambled programme
					(Digital TV mode)
	Dolby D				Dolby Digital audio track
					(Digital TV mode)
					Subtitle service available
					(Digital TV mode)
					Multiple image or audio
					available (Digital TV mode)
				, I ,	Teletext service available
					Audio mode (p. 48)
	II		,		(Analogue TV mode)
1 - 90					Off Timer remaining time
					●For settings p. 13

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

	OPTION Check or change the current	●To change
	programme status instantly				change
					select
	Video Selection (Digital TV mode)	MPX (Analogue TV mode)
	Allows you to select the image (if available)	Selects multiplex sound (if available)
	Audio Selection (Digital TV mode)	Sound Menu (p. 25)
		Volume Correction
	Allows you to select between alternative
	language for sound tracks (if available)	Adjusts volume of individual programme or
	Dual Audio (Digital TV mode)	input mode Sound Menu (p. 25)
	Allows you select stereo / monaural
	Subtitle Language (Digital TV mode)
	Allows you to select the language in which
	14 subtitles should appear (if available)

Other useful functions

Change aspect ratio

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

ASPECT Display Aspect Selection list

Just		Aspect Selection	store
16:9
Aspect Selection
14:9		16:9
4:3
4:3 Full		14:9
Zoom3
Zoom1	EXIT		select
Change Select
Zoom2
	RETURN	Just
		4:3	While the list is displayed,
		4:3 Full
		Zoom1	select the mode

Zoom2

Zoom3

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

ASPECT

Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode

16:9		14:9		Just
	Directly displays the		Displays the	Displays a “4:3” image
	image at “16:9” without		image at the standard	full-screen. Stretching
	distortion (anamorphic).		“14:9” without	is only noticeable
			distortion.	at the left and right
				edges.

4:3			4:3 Full			Zoom1
	Displays the image			Displays a “4:3” image			Displays a “16:9”
	at the standard “4:3”			enlarged horizontally			letterbox or “4:3” image
	without distortion.			to fit the screen.			without distortion.
				●HD signal only
Zoom2			Zoom3
	Displays a “16:9”			Displays a “2.35:1” letterbox (anamorphic)
	letterbox			image full-screen without distortion.
	(anamorphic) image			At “16:9”, displays the image at its maximum
	full-screen without			(with slight enlargement).
	distortion.

●Aspect is fixed to “16:9” in Digital TV mode.

●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 mode.

●Aspect mode can be memorized separately for each SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals except in Digital TV mode.

Basic Watching TV

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Using Freeview Guide (Digital TV mode)

Using Freeview Guide enables you to select programme easily, view programme informations, etc. Freeview Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters).

TV AV

View Freeview Guide

Each time pressed, the screen will be switched between the Freeview Guide Listing and What’s on Now / Next.

EXIT

Y B

To return to TV

EXIT

Example: Freeview Guide Listing

			Programme
Current day & date			currently viewed
		Wed 2 Apr
20:30	Lost
21:30	Dirty Sexy Money
22:30	The Knights Of
	Prosperity
22:55	Entourage		TV ONE, 20:00
23:30	Reality Bites:
	Bodyshock - Half Ton...		Sayid confronts Ben's spy on the
			freighter, and Ben urges daughter
			Alex to flee Locke's camp in order
			to survive an impending attack.
			Parental Rating captioning Information
Prog Chnl		Next Week	Next Day
OK Watch TV		EPG/Guide Now/Next
Current channel’s		Description		Parental rating
programme listing				& captioning
				information

Example: What’s on Now / Next

				Current time & date
What's on now/next.				20:00 Wed 2 Apr
2	TV2	Now	20:30	Lost
		Next	21:30	Dirty Sexy Money
3	TV3	Now	20:30	Criminal Intent
		Next	21:30	Law & Order
4	C4	Now	20:30	Celebrity Joker Poker
		Next	21:30 It's Always Sunny In Philadelp...
5	Māori Television	Now	20:30 NZ Doco: Children of the Revol...
		Next	21:30	Te Tepu
6	TVNZ6	Now	20:30	Talk Talk
		Next	21:30	The Gravy
Chnl
OK Watch TV			EPG/Guide Listings
			Channel listing

Y

To the previous day

B

To the next day

To scroll through programme or channel

channel programme

To scroll through channels

select

To watch the highlighted programme

To return to the Freeview

Guide Listings

●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 Freeview Guide is completely shown.

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Viewing Teletext

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. 18)

To change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 26)

ASPECT	MENU		OFF TIMER
			EXIT
OPTION			RETURN
R	G	Y	B

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

1

2

Switch to Teletext

TEXT ●Displays Index (content varies depending on the broadcasters)

Sub page number

Current		<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07					>>			Time /
					17:51 28 Feb
page		TELETEXT								date
number
		INFORMATION
		Colour bar

Select the page (up to page 899)

up	or	or	R	G	Y	B
or

down	(Corresponds to the colour bar)

Basic Viewing Teletext

Using Freeview Guide (Digital TV mode)

MUTE	SURROUND
	To adjust contrast
	MENU (press three times)			As the blue bar is displayed
	PROGRAMME	TEXT	EXIT
	To return to TV		or
Functions (Teletext mode)
Hold			Reveal hidden data
HOLD	Stop automatic updating		MENU	R Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz
	(If you wish to hold the current page			page answers
	without updating)			To hide	R
	HOLD
	To resume
INDEX			Call up a favourite page
INDEX	Return to the main index page		STTL	View a favourite page stored
				●Call up the page stored on the blue
				button.
				●Factory setting is “P103” for Digital
				teletext, “P801” for Analogue teletext.

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