Panasonic TX-32ASR605, TX-42ASR600, TX-32ASR600 Operating Instructions

TX-32ASR600

TX-32ASR605

TX-42ASR600

HELP

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my Home Screen

•Information 10

•How to use 11

•Settings 12

•OSD Colour 13

APPS List

•Information 14

•How to use 14

•Settings 15

Watching

Basic

•Basic connection 16

•Selecting channel 19

•Information banner 21

•Option Menu 24

•Subtitle 26

•Last view 26

•Off Timer 27

•Energy saving functions 28

•Adjusting time 30

•Language 30

External equipment

•External connection 31

•Watching external input 34

•Operating with TV’s remote control 36

•HDMI features 38

•Terminal information 40

•Valid input signals 41

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 42

•Ambient Sensor 43

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•Aspect 44

•Aspect Control Signal 46

•Basic settings 48

•Noise reduction settings 48

•Advanced Settings 50

•Option Settings 53

•Screen Settings 55

•Copy Adjustment 56

For best audio

•Sound mode 57

•Basic settings 58

•Volume settings 59

•Voice Guidance Settings 60

•Audio Description 61

•Advanced settings 62

TV Guide

•Using TV Guide 64

Teletext

•Viewing Teletext 67

•Teletext mode 69

•Teletext Character Set 70

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 71

•Favourites Edit 72

•Channel List 74

•Auto Setup 76

•Manual Tuning 78

•Update Channel List 79

•New Channel Message 79

•Signal Condition 79

•Other settings 80

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Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 81

•Selecting device / mode 83

•Network device 85

Photo mode

•Selecting file 86

•Viewing photo 87

•Sorting photos 87

•Using Slideshow 88

Video mode

•Selecting file 92

•Watching video 93

•Video Setup 95

•Audio output settings 96

Music mode

•Selecting file 97

•Playing music 97

•Music Setup 98

Technical information

•Device handling caution 99

•USB devices 99

•Photo format 100

•Video format 101

•Music format 104

Network

Internet content

•Information 105

•Selecting internet content 106

•Note 107

DLNA

•Information 108

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•Using DLNA 112

Network connections

•Internet connection 113

•DLNA connection 114

•Note 116

Network settings

•Network Connection 117

•Custom - Wireless 119

•Custom - Wired 121

•Custom - Wireless Access Point 123

•Network Status 124

•my Home Cloud Settings 125

•VIERA Name 125

•TV Remote App Settings 126

•Network Link Settings 127

•File Sharing Settings 128

•Software Update 128

•New Software Message 128

Photos

•Selecting file 129

•Viewing photo 130

•Using Slideshow 130

Videos

•Selecting file 132

•Watching video 132

•Video Setup 134

•Audio output settings 135

Music

•Selecting file 136

•Playing music 136

•Music Setup 137

DIGA Recorder

•Controlling DIGA Recorder 138

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Technical information

•Photo format 139

•Video format 139

•Music format 142

Functions

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

•Summary of VIERA Link 143

•Preparations 147

•Easy playback 148

•Power on Link 148

•Power off Link 148

•Standby Power Save 148

•Intelligent Auto Standby 148

•VIERA Link Control 149

•Speaker Selection 150

•Note 151

Child Lock

•Using Child Lock 152

•PIN number 153

Data Service Application

•Using Data Service Application 154

•Cookie 154

•Note 155

Common Interface

•Caution 156

•Using Common Interface 157

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 158

Updating the TV Software

•Information 159

•Auto update 159

•Manual update 160

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Setting characters

•Using Numeric buttons 161

Keyboard

•Keyboard 162

Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 163

Picture

•Viewing Mode 165

•Basic settings 165

•Ambient Sensor 165

•Noise reduction settings 166

•Advanced Settings 166

•Option Settings 167

•Screen Settings 168

•Copy Adjustment 169

•Reset to Defaults 169

Sound

•Mode 170

•Basic settings 170

•Volume settings 171

•Voice Guidance Settings 172

•Audio Description 173

•Advanced settings 173

•Reset to Defaults 174

Network

•Network Connection 175

•Network Status 175

•my Home Cloud Settings 175

•VIERA Name 175

•TV Remote App Settings 175

•Network Link Settings 175

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•File Sharing Settings 175

•Other settings 176

Timer

•Off Timer 177

•Time Zone 177

•Auto Standby 177

•No signal Power off 177

Setup

•Eco Navigation 178

•USB Device Setup 178

•Child Lock 178

•Tuning Menu 178

•Language 180

•Display Settings 181

•Common Interface 183

•VIERA Link Settings 183

•Data Service Application 184

•System Menu 184

•Other Settings 185

Support

FAQs

•Picture 186

•Digital TV 188

•Analogue TV 189

•Sound 190

•HDMI 191

•Network 192

•Other 194

Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 195

Information

•Using Help menu 196

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Optional accessories

•Communication Camera 197

•Wall-hanging bracket 197

Licence

•Licence 198

OK Letters enclosed in a box 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

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 HOME

Home Screen

Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)

Home Screen Selection

– Your preferred Home Screen can be selected or added.

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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 with / / / and press OK to access.

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To watch full-screen TV

1) Select the TV viewer with

/ / / .

(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)

■ Home Screen Selection

1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME. (Example)

2. Select the screen with / and press OK to set.

Full Screen TV:

Displays full-screen TV.

TV Home Screen:

To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable

Lifestyle Screen:

Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.

Info Screen:

Enjoy internet content while watching TV.

■ Settings

You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper, renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the TV is turned on, etc.)

1. Select Settings from the tool guide.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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■ Search

You can search the content from various features.

1. Select Search from the tool guide.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour.

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. 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

OSD Colour

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour with to access.

3. Set with

/ 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.

/ and press OK

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APPS List

Information

Various applications (internet contents, network contents, 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.

How to use

You can access special features such as internet contents, network contents, 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 with

Internet contents

Network > Internet content

/ / / and press OK to access.

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 with to access.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Setup menu items may be changed without notice.

/ / / and press OK

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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.

■ Aerial

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

Terrestrial aerial / Cable

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For DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue

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■ DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial / Cable

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

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■ DVD Recorder (VCR) / Set top box

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Set top box

Satellite dish

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial / Cable

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For VIERA Link connections

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link

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

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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 when connecting.

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Selecting channel

1. Display TV Selection with TV.

2. Select the mode with

DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue

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The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.

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You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly.

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If TV Selection is not displayed, press TV to switch the mode.

3. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or Numeric buttons.

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Press Numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more-digit (e.g. 399, press ).

/ and press OK to set.

■ To select a channel from the channel list

1. Display the channel list with OK.

2. Select a channel from the list with

/ and press OK to watch.

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To sort channel names in alphabetical order

(red)

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To change the category

(blue)

■ To select a channel using information banner

1. Display information banner with if it is not displayed.

2. Select a channel with displayed.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

/ and press OK to watch while the banner is

■ To select a channel using TV Guide

1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

2. Select the current programme with access.

/ / / and press OK to

– 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

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■ To watch pay-TV

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For information 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)

Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

2. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

Voice Guidance Settings / Multi Video / Audio Type / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Sub Channel / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / MPX / Volume Correction

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The function items vary depending on the TV mode and country you select.

3. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store.

Voice Guidance Settings

Guidance settings for visually impaired users

Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings

Multi Video

Selects from a group of multiple videos (if available).

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This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.

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For DVB

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 will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.

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For DVB

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Dual Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available).

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For DVB

Sub Channel

Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available).

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For DVB

Subtitle Language

Selects the language for subtitles (if available).

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For DVB

Teletext Character Set

Sets the teletext language font.

Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set

Teletext Language

Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).

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For DVB

MPX

Selects multiplex sound mode (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

Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.

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To select the preferred language for DVB subtitles (if available), set

Preferred Subtitles.

Watching > Basic > Language

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To select the preferred subtitle type

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Preferred Subtitle Type with

and press OK to access.

3) Select Standard / Hard of Hearing with

/ and press OK to set.

– Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with

DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).

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Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.

Watching > Basic > Language

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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.

Last view

Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW.

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Press again to return to the current view.

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Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition.

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Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed channel or input mode.

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Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period with

OFF TIMER.

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Press repeatedly until desired time appears.

0 / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 (minutes)

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To cancel, set to 0 or turn the TV off.

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The remaining time displays on the information banner.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

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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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You can also set the time from Off Timer in the Timer Menu.

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Timer > Off Timer with

/ and press OK to access.

3) Select the time in 15-minute increments with

set.

90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes)

– To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off.

/ and press OK to

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Energy saving functions

The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions.

The TV will automatically go 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 with

3. Select On / Off with

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

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 will be reset.

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The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby mode.

■ No signal Power off

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > No signal Power off with

/ and press OK to access.

3. Select On / Off with

/ and press OK to set.

No signal Power off

(On / Off)

Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode to prevent unnecessary power consumption when no signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes.

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The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby mode.

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■ 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 with

3. Select Set to Eco with

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Auto Standby and No signal Power off are active when Eco Navigation is

set to Set to Eco.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

■ 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 with to access.

3. Select the time with

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.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK

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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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Adjusting time

Adjusts the time data.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Time Zone with

3. Set with

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The time data will be corrected based on GMT.

/ and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

Language

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Language with

3. Select one of the following items with

OSD Language / Preferred Audio 1 / 2 / Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 / Preferred Teletext

4. Set with

OSD Language

Changes language for on-screen displays.

/ / / and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

Preferred Audio 1 / 2

Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster).

Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2

Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).

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To display subtitles

Watching > Basic > Subtitle

Preferred Teletext

Selects the preferred language for DVB teletext service (depending on the broadcaster).

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