Panasonic TX-24C500B Instruction manual
TX-24CS500B
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HELP
English
my Home Screen
my Home Screen
•Information 10
•How to use 11
•Settings 12
•OSD Colour 14
APPS List
•Information 15
•How to use 16
•Settings 17
Watching
Basic
•Basic connection 18
•Selecting channel 20
•Information banner 21
•Option Menu 24
•Subtitle 26
•Last view 27
•Off Timer 28
•Energy saving functions 29
•Adjusting time 31
•Language 32
External equipment
•External connection 33
•Watching external input 36
•Operating with TV’s remote control 38
•HDMI features 40
•Terminal information 42
•Valid input signals 44
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 45
•Ambient Sensor 46
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•Aspect 47
•Aspect Control Signal 49
•Basic settings 51
•Noise reduction settings 52
•Advanced Settings 53
•Option Settings 56
•Screen Settings 58
•Copy Adjustment 59
For best audio
•Sound mode 60
•Basic settings 61
•Volume settings 62
•Voice Guidance Settings 63
•Audio Description 64
•Advanced settings 65
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 67
Teletext
•Digital text service 70
•Viewing Teletext 71
•Teletext mode 73
•Teletext Character Set 74
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 75
•Favourites Edit 76
•Channel List 78
•Auto Setup 79
•Channel Sorting by Region 80
•Manual Tuning 81
•Update Channel List 82
•New Channel Message 83
•Signal Condition 84
•Other settings 85
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Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 86
•Selecting device / mode 88
•Network device 90
Photo mode
•Selecting file 91
•Viewing photo 92
•Sorting photos 93
•Using Slideshow 94
Video mode
•Selecting file 98
•Watching video 99
•Video Setup 101
•Audio output settings 103
Music mode
•Selecting file 104
•Playing music 105
•Music Setup 106
Technical information
•Device handling caution 107
•USB devices 108
•Photo format 109
•Video format 110
•Music format 113
Network
Internet content
•Information 114
•Selecting internet content 115
•Note 116
DLNA
•In-House streaming 117
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•Using DLNA 120
Network connections
•Internet connection 121
•DLNA connection 122
•Note 124
Network settings
•Network Connection 125
•Custom - Wireless 127
•Custom - Wired 130
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 132
•Network Status 133
•my Home Cloud Settings 134
•VIERA Name 135
•TV Remote App Settings 136
•Network Link Settings 137
•File Sharing Settings 139
•Mirroring Settings 140
•Software Update 141
•New Software Message 142
Photos
•Selecting file 143
•Viewing photo 144
•Using Slideshow 145
Videos
•Selecting file 147
•Watching video 148
•Video Setup 150
•Audio output settings 152
Music
•Selecting file 153
•Playing music 154
•Music Setup 155
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DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 156
Technical information
•Photo format 157
•Video format 158
•Music format 161
Functions
Mirroring
•How to use 162
•Mirroring Settings 163
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 164
•Preparations 169
•Easy playback 170
•Power on Link 171
•Power off Link 172
•Standby Power Save 173
•Intelligent Auto Standby 174
•VIERA Link Control 175
•Speaker Selection 177
•Note 178
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 179
•PIN number 180
•Parental Rating 181
Common Interface
•Caution 182
•Using Common Interface 183
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 184
Updating the TV Software
•Information 185
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•Auto update 186
•Manual update 187
Setting characters
•Using Numeric buttons 188
Keyboard
•Keyboard 189
Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 190
Picture
•Viewing Mode 192
•Basic settings 193
•Ambient Sensor 194
•Noise reduction settings 195
•Advanced Settings 196
•Option Settings 197
•Screen Settings 198
•Copy Adjustment 199
•Reset to Defaults 200
Sound
•Mode 201
•Basic settings 202
•Volume settings 203
•Voice Guidance Settings 204
•Audio Description 205
•Advanced settings 206
•Reset to Defaults 207
Network
•Network Connection 208
•Network Status 209
•my Home Cloud Settings 210
•VIERA Name 211
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•TV Remote App Settings 212
•Network Link Settings 213
•File Sharing Settings 214
•Mirroring Settings 215
•Other settings 216
Timer
•Off Timer 217
•Time Zone 218
•Auto Standby 219
•No signal Power off 220
Setup
•Eco Navigation 221
•TV Guide Settings 222
•USB Device Setup 223
•Child Lock 224
•Tuning Menu 225
•Language 227
•Display Settings 228
•VIERA Link Settings 230
•System Menu 231
•Other Settings 232
Support
Help menu
•Using Help menu 233
FAQs
•Picture 234
•Digital TV 236
•Analogue TV 238
•Sound 239
•HDMI 240
•Network 241
•Other 243
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Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 244
Optional accessories
•Wall-hanging bracket 245
Licence
•Licence 246
OK Letters enclosed in brackets indicate remote control buttons.
Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.
References in this eHELP
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The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.
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my Home Screen
my Home Screen
Information
“my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more.
It provides easy access to special features such as Media Player, videos,
games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example).
HOME
OK
OK HOME
Home Screen
Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)
Home Screen Selection
– Your preferred Home Screen can be selected.
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How to use
Home Screen provides access to special features such as Media Player, TV,
internet content, data services, communication tools, etc.
1. Display Home Screen with HOME.
(Example)
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The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on.
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Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Settings
2. Select a feature and press OK to access.
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To watch full-screen TV
1) Select the TV viewer.
(Example)
2) Press OK to watch.
(Example)
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Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.
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Settings
Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen.
(Example)
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Display the tool guide with HOME if it is not displayed.
■ Home Screen Selection
1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME.
(Example)
2. Select the screen and press OK to set.
Full Screen TV:
Displays full-screen TV.
Free Digital TV Screen:
Displays the TV and Digital TV streaming services (if available). (UK
only)
TV Home Screen:
To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable
Lifestyle Screen:
Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.
Info Screen:
Enjoy internet content while watching TV.
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■ Settings
You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper,
renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the
TV is turned on, etc.)
1. Select Settings from the tool guide.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
■ Search
You can search the content from various features.
1. Select Search from the tool guide.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour
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A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this
function fully. Ensure the network connections and network settings are
completed.
Network > Network connections
Network > Network settings
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Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed
on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to
use my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.
Network > Network settings > Software Update
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OSD Colour
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour and press OK to access.
3. Set the item and press OK to store.
OSD Colour
(Jet black / Pale grey / Organic brown / Sand beige)
Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays.
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This function is available for the information banner, menu screen, Home
Screen, etc.
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APPS List
Information
Various applications (internet content, network content, Media Player, etc.)
can be accessed easily from APPS List.
■ APPS List
(Example)
= Note =
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APPS List is subject to change without notice.
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How to use
You can access special features such as internet content, network content,
Media Player, etc. from APPS List.
1. Display APPS List with APPS.
(Example)
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To exit APPS List
EXIT
2. Select an icon of the features and press OK to access.
Internet content
Network > Internet content
Netflix
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You can also access the service pressing NETFLIX.
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A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this
function fully.
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This service may be stopped or changed without notice.
Media Player
Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode
Media Server
Network > DLNA > Using DLNA
VIERA Link
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
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Settings
You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.).
1. Display APPS List with APPS.
2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List and press OK to access.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Setup menu items may be changed without notice.
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Watching
Basic
Basic connection
Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before
attaching or disconnecting any cables.
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External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
■ Aerial
Terrestrial terminal
RF cable
Terrestrial aerial
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For DVB, Analogue
■ DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial aerial
AV1 (SCART) terminal
SCART cable
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■ DVD Recorder (VCR) / Satellite receiver
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Satellite receiver
Satellite dish / Terrestrial aerial
AV1 (SCART) terminal
SCART cable
RF cable / SCART cable
Terrestrial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
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For details of VIERA Link connections
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
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Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
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Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or
equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound
may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected.
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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
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Use a fully wired SCART cable.
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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.
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Selecting channel
1. Select the mode with TV.
DVB / Analogue
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Selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.
2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or Numeric buttons.
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DVB channel position begins from number 1 upward. Analogue channel
position numbers are in the 0 - 99 range.
■ To select a channel using information banner
1. Display information banner with if it is not displayed.
2. Select a channel and press OK to watch while the banner is displayed.
Watching > Basic > Information banner
■ To select a channel using TV Guide
1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.
2. Select the current programme and press OK to access.
– The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.
3. Press OK to exit TV Guide.
Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide
■ To select the type of channel list
Automatically selects all channels or favourites list in the information banner
when the TV is turned on.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Other Settings > Power on Channel List and press OK to
access.
3. Select All Channel List / Last and press OK to set.
■ To watch pay-TV
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For details of the encrypted channels
Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface
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Consult the operator / broadcaster or CI module manufacturer for more
information and conditions of the services.
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Information banner
Display information banner with .
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Also appears when changing a channel.
(Example)
Channel position and name
Channel type (Radio, HDTV, etc.) / Encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( ,
)
Programme
Start time / End time (except Analogue)
Channel position, etc. (Analogue)
Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue)
All DVB Channels / All Analogue Channels / Favourites
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Press (blue) to switch. (DVB)
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To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.
Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit
Current time
Features available / message meanings
Bad signal:
Poor quality TV signal
Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC:
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track
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AD:
Audio Description service available
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This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by providing an
additional audio track to describe events on screen.
Watching > For best audio > Audio Description
Also in :
Same programme available as HD broadcast (UK only)
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To display the extra information for details
STTL:
Subtitle service available
TEXT:
Text service available
Multi Audio:
Multiple audio available
Stereo, Mono, NICAM:
Audio mode
1 – 90:
Off Timer remaining time
Watching > Basic > Off Timer
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To confirm another tuned channel
/
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To watch the channel listed in the banner
OK
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Information on the next programme (DVB)
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Extra information (DVB)
– Press again to hide the banner.
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To hide the banner
EXIT
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To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.
1) Display the menu with MENU.
2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner Display Timeout and press
OK to access.
3) Set the item and press OK to store.
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To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour
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To display the introduction banner for the internet service
1) Display the menu with MENU.
2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Smart Banner and press OK to
access.
3) Select On / Off and press OK to set.
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To change the type of channel banner
1) Display the menu with MENU.
2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner & TV Guide Selection and
press OK to access.
3) Select Freetime / Panasonic and press OK to set.
– For DVB (UK only)
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AD, STTL, TEXT, Multi Audio indications are displayed as available
on particular programmes, but may not be available for all individual
programmes being broadcast. Display the extra information to confirm
availability of these functions.
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Option Menu
Confirm or change the current status.
1. Display the option menu with OPTION.
2. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
Voice Guidance Settings / Audio Type / Multi Audio / Monaural Audio /
Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / NICAM /
Volume Correction
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The function items vary depending on the TV mode and country you
select.
3. Set the item and press OK to store.
Voice Guidance Settings
Guidance settings for visually impaired users
Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings
Audio Type
Set to Audio Description if the programme has Audio Description service,
then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on screen (if
available).
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For DVB
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To adjust the volume for Audio Description
Watching > For best audio > Audio Description
Multi Audio
Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if
available).
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This setting is not memorised and it returns to the default setting once you
exit the current programme.
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For DVB
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Multi Audio / AD is displayed instead of Multi Audio. (Ireland only)
Monaural Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
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This setting is not memorised and it returns to the default setting once you
exit the current programme.
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Not valid in Analogue
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Subtitle Language
Selects the language in which subtitles should appear (if available).
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This setting is not memorised and it returns to the default setting once you
exit the current programme.
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Not valid in Analogue
Teletext Character Set
Sets the teletext language font.
Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set
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Ireland only
Teletext Language
Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).
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For DVB (Ireland only)
NICAM
Switches NICAM sound (if available).
Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings
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For Analogue
Volume Correction
Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.
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Subtitle
■ DVB
Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.
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To select the preferred subtitle type
1) Display the menu with MENU.
2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Preferred Subtitle Type and press
OK to access.
3) Select Standard / Hard of Hearing and press OK to set.
– Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with
digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).
– Ireland only
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Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.
Watching > Basic > Language
– Ireland only
■ Analogue
Display subtitles with STTL.
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Hide subtitles with EXIT.
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If you press STTL in Analogue, the TV switches to teletext service and
calls up a favourite page. Press EXIT to return to TV mode.
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This is the same as switching to analogue teletext service and selecting
“P888” (subtitle service).
Watching > Teletext > Viewing Teletext
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Last view
Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW.
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Press again to return to the current view.
= Note =
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Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition.
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Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed
channel or input mode.
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Off Timer
Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Timer > Off Timer and press OK to access.
3. Select the time in 15-minute increments and press OK to set.
90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes)
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To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off.
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The remaining time is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
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When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will
flash on the screen.
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Energy saving functions
The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions.
The TV goes into Standby mode in the following conditions:
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Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco.
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Off Timer is active.
Watching > Basic > Off Timer
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No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.
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No signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes while
No signal Power off is set to On.
■ Auto Standby
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Timer > Auto Standby and press OK to access.
3. Select On / Off and press OK to set.
Auto Standby
(On / Off)
Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no
operation is performed for 4 hours.
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Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this
function and time-count resets.
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A notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby
mode.
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Changing the default configuration may result in higher energy
consumption of the product.
■ No signal Power off
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Timer > No signal Power off and press OK to access.
3. Select On / Off and press OK to set.
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No signal Power off
(On / Off)
Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power
consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10
minutes.
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A notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby
mode.
■ Eco Navigation
Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode.
The concerned items and their current settings are displayed. Select Set to
Eco to set them to the energy-saving settings at once.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Eco Navigation and press OK to access.
3. Select Set to Eco and press OK to set.
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Auto Standby and No signal Power off are active when Eco Navigation is
set to Set to Eco.
■ Radio Mode
Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is
selected.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Radio Mode and press OK to access.
3. Select the time and press OK to set.
20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / Off (seconds)
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The sound is active even if the screen turns off. This function is effective in
reducing power consumption when listening to a radio channel.
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Press any buttons except Standby On / Off switch, Volume Up / Down and
MUTE to turn the screen on.
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Not valid in Analogue
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