OKLetters enclosed in brackets indicate remote control buttons.
MenuLetters 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
OKHOME
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)
●
The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on.
●
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.
●
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)
●
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.
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.
= Note =
●
To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour
●
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
●
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)
●
To exit APPS List
EXIT
2. Select an icon of the features and press OK to access.
Internet content
Network > Internet content
Netflix
●
You can also access the service pressing NETFLIX.
●
A broadband network environment is required to be able to use this
function fully.
●
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.
= Note =
●
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.
●
External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
■ 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
= Note =
●
For details of DVB-via-IP connections
Functions > DVB-via-IP
●
For details of VIERA Link connections
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
●
Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
●
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.
●
Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
●
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-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP / Analogue
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Selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.
2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or Numeric buttons.
●
Press Numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more-digit
(e.g. 399, press
).
■ To select a channel from the channel list
1. Display the channel list with OK.
2. Select a channel from the list and press OK to watch.
●
To sort channel names in alphabetical order
(red)
●
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 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
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■ To watch pay-TV
●
For details of the encrypted channels
Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface
●
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)
Category
●
To change the category (DVB)
1) Display the category list with
(blue).
2) Select the category and press OK to change.
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
AD:
Audio Description service available
●
This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by providing an
additional audio track to describe events on screen.
Watching > For best audio > Audio Description
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:
Subtitle service available
:
Teletext service available
:
Multiple audio available
:
Multiple video available
:
Multiple audio and video available
Stereo, Mono:
Audio mode
:
Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available
Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application
1 – 90:
Off Timer remaining time
Watching > Basic > Off Timer
●
To confirm another tuned channel
/
●
To watch the channel listed in the banner
OK
●
Information on the next programme (DVB)
●
Extra information (DVB)
– Press again to hide the banner.
●
To hide the banner
EXIT
●
To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.
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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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 Video / Multi Audio / Dual
Audio / Sub Channel / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext
Language / MPX / Volume Correction
●
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).
●
For DVB
●
To adjust the volume for Audio Description
Watching > For best audio > Audio Description
Multi Video
Selects from a group of multiple videos (if available).
●
This setting is not memorised and it returns to the default setting once you
exit the current programme.
●
For DVB
Multi Audio
Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if
available).
●
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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Dual Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
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For DVB
Sub Channel
Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available).
●
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).
●
For DVB
MPX
Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).
Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings
●
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.
●
To select the preferred language for DVB subtitles (if available), set
Preferred Subtitles.
Watching > Basic > Language
●
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
DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).
●
Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.
Watching > Basic > Language
= Note =
●
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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Last view
Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW.
●
Press again to return to the current view.
= Note =
●
Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition.
●
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)
●
To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off.
●
The remaining time is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
●
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:
●
Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco.
●
Off Timer is active.
Watching > Basic > Off Timer
●
No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.
●
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.
●
Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this
function and time-count resets.
●
A notification message will appear 3 minutes before going into Standby
mode.
●
Changing the default configuration may result in higher energy
consumption of the product.
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■ 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.
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.
●
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.
●
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)
●
The sound is active even if the screen turns off. This function is effective in
reducing power consumption when listening to a radio channel.
●
Press any buttons except Standby On / Off switch, Volume Up / Down and
MUTE to turn the screen on.
●
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 and press OK to access.
3. Set the item and press OK to store.
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The time data are corrected based on GMT.
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Language
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Language and press OK to access.
3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
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).
●
To display subtitles
Watching > Basic > Subtitle
Preferred Teletext
Selects the preferred language for DVB teletext service (depending on the
broadcaster).
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External equipment
External connection
These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to
various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions
for each piece of equipment.
●
For details of basic connection
Watching > Basic > Basic connection
●
Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.
●
External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
■ HDMI equipment
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Recorder / Player / Set top box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker
system
= Note =
●
Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
●
For details of VIERA Link connections
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
●
Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable
when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.
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■ AV devices
AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals
Component cables
DVD Player
AV2 (VIDEO) terminals
Composite cables
Camcorder / Game equipment
■ USB devices
USB port
USB devices
= Note =
●
It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly.
●
Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.
●
You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.
●
Additional information about the devices may be on the following website.
http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)
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■ To listen with speakers
DIGITAL AUDIO
Optical digital audio cable
Amplifier with speaker system
●
To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g. Dolby Digital
5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For information about the
connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.
●
To select the sound output to adjust volume, set Speaker Setting.
Watching > For best audio > Volume settings
■ Headphones
Headphone jack
M3 stereo mini plug
Headphones
●
To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.
Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings
●
To select the sound output to adjust volume, set Speaker Setting.
Watching > For best audio > Volume settings
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Watching external input
Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through
the input.
1. Display the input selection menu with AV.
2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment and press OK to watch.
(The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.)
●
TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when
playback starts.
– Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.
– This function is also available for HDMI connections when VIERA Link
is set to On.
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Easy playback
– When input mode is not switched automatically, perform as above or
check the setup of the equipment.
●
You can also select the input pressing AV. Press repeatedly until the
desired input is selected.
●
You can select COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2.
●
You can label or skip each input mode. Skipped inputs will not be
displayed when AV is pressed. (Input Labels)
●
The remote control is capable of operating the content or external
equipment.
Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control
●
To return to TV mode
TV
= Note =
●
If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9.
●
For details, read the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
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■ Input Labels
Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to
skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in Input Selection
or banner.
Watching > Basic > Information banner
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Input Labels and press OK to access.
3. Set the item and press OK to set.
●
To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters
(maximum 10 characters).
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To skip the input mode, select Skip.
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Operating with TV’s remote control
You can operate the content in Media Player / media server, recording
functions or the connected equipment with the following buttons of this TV’s
remote control.
:
Playback (VCR / DVD / video content)
:
Stop the operations
:
Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
Skip to the previous track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)
:
Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
Search backward (DVD / video content)
:
Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)
Skip to the next track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)
:
Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)
Search forward (DVD / video content)
:
Pause / Resume
Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD)
:
Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR)
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■ How to change the code
Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code
according to the product for operation.
1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations.
2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with Numeric buttons.
●
Codes for each product and features
70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player
71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre
72: VCR
73 (default):
Using in Media Player, DLNA features or VIERA Link
3. Press
to change.
= Note =
●
Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.
●
The codes may be reset to defaults if batteries are replaced.
●
Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment.
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HDMI features
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital
consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality
sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.
HDMI-compatible equipment
with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a
DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI
terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
●
Content Type
●
Audio Return Channel
– Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals
via an HDMI cable.
– For HDMI2
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■ DVI connection
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal
via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable,
connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV2 audio terminals).
●
Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
= Note =
●
Audio settings can be made on HDMI Input in the Sound Menu.
Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings
●
If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the
aspect ratio to “16:9”.
●
These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
●
These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth
Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.
●
Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input
terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals.
●
This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.
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Terminal information
■ AV1 (SCART) terminal (RGB, VIDEO)
1 : Audio out (R)
2 : Audio in (R)
3 : Audio out (L)
4 : Audio earth
5 : Blue earth
6 : Audio in (L)
7 : Blue in
8 : Status CVBS
9 : Green earth
10: -11 : Green in
12: -13: Red earth
14: Earth
15: Red in
16: Status RGB
17: CVBS earth
18: RGB status earth
19: CVBS out (video)
20: CVBS in (video)
21: Socket Earth
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■ HDMI terminal
1 : TMDS Data2+
2 : TMDS Data2 Shield
3 : TMDSData2−
4 : TMDS Data1+
5 : TMDS Data1 Shield
6 : TMDSData1−
7 : TMDS Data0+
8 : TMDS Data0 Shield
9 : TMDSData0−
10: TMDS Clock+
11 : TMDS Clock Shield
12: TMDSClock−
13: CEC
14: Utility
15: SCL
16: SDA
17: DDC/CEC Ground
18: +5V Power
19: Hot Plug Detect
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Valid input signals
■ COMPONENT, HDMI
Signal nameCOMPONENTHDMI
525 (480) / 60i, 60p○○
625 (576) / 50i, 50p○○
750 (720) / 60p, 50p○○
1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i○○
1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 24p○
○:Applicableinputsignal
= Note =
●
Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
●
The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
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For best picture
Viewing Mode
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture > Viewing Mode and press OK to access.
3. Select the mode and press OK to set.
Viewing Mode
(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom)
Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.
Dynamic:
Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.
Normal:
Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.
Cinema:
Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction
for watching movies in a darkened room.
True Cinema:
Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.
Custom:
Adjusts each menu item manually to suit your favourite picture quality.
●
The following items can be adjusted and stored for each mode.
2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor and press OK to access.
3. Select On / Off and press OK to set.
Ambient Sensor
(On / Off)
●
Automatic Brightness Control function
Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting
condition.
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Aspect
Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT.
■ To change the aspect ratio manually
1. Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT.
2. Select the mode and press OK to set.
●
You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT.
(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.)
Auto:
The best ratio is selected automatically according to the “Aspect Control
Signal”.
Watching > For best picture > Aspect Control Signal
16:9:
Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic).
14:9:
Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion.
Just:
Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at right and
left edges.
4:3:
Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion.
Zoom:
Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion.
4:3 Full:
Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen.
●
For HD (High definition) signals
Sidecut Just:
Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen. Stretching is
only noticeable at right and left edges.
●
For HD (High definition) signals
Sidecut Zoom:
Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion.
●
For HD (High definition) signals
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= Note =
●
Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function
completely.
●
Aspect mode can be memorised separately for SD (Standard definition)
and HD (High definition) signals.
●
Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service.
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Aspect Control Signal
Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal”. (Widescreen signal,
Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal)
In Auto mode, aspect mode will appear in the top left of the screen if a
Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART (pin8) / HDMI
terminal is found. The aspect switches to the appropriate ratio.
Watching > For best picture > Aspect
■ Available conditions
Terrestrial / cable terminal (WSS only)
●
Valid input signal format:
DVB-C
DVB-T / DVB-T2
PAL B, G, H, I, D, K
SECAM B, G, L, L’, D, K
Invalid input signal format:
PAL 525/60 6.5 MHz
PAL 525/60 6.0 MHz
PAL 525/60 5.5 MHz
M.NTSC 6.5 MHz
M.NTSC 6.0 MHz
M.NTSC 5.5 MHz
AV1 (SCART) terminal / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals
●
Valid input signal format:
PAL
SECAM
PAL 525/60
M.NTSC
NTSC
: Control signal through SCART (pin 8) / HDMI terminal only
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AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals (WSS only)
●
Valid input signal format:
625 (576) / 50i, 50p
Invalid input signal format:
525 (480) / 60i, 60p
750 (720) / 60p, 50p
1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i
HDMI terminal
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Valid input signal format:
525 (480) / 60i, 60p
625 (576) / 50i, 50p
750 (720) / 60p, 50p
1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i
1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 24p
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HDMI terminal does not receive WSS signal.
= Note =
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If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme
is played back on a VCR, adjust the tracking of the VCR. Read the manual
of the VCR.
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Basic settings
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Picture and press OK to access.
3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
Selectable options vary depending on the country you select.
Selects the initial setting for audio tracks.
Auto:
Automatically selects the audio tracks if a programme has two or more
tracks. The priority is given in the following order - Dolby Digital Plus,
HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, MPEG.
Multichannel:
The priority is given to multi-channel audio track.
Stereo:
The priority is given to stereo (2ch) audio track.
MPEG:
The priority is given to MPEG.
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Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are the methods of coding digital
signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2ch) audio,
these signals can be multi-channel audio.
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HE-AAC is a perceptual coding method used to compress digital audio for
efficient storage and transmission.
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MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the
smaller size without any considerable loss of audio quality.
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Dolby Digital Plus and HE-AAC are the technologies for HD (High
definition) programmes.
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For DVB
SPDIF Selection
(Auto / PCM)
Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO
and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
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SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format.
Auto:
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output
as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM.
PCM:
Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.
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ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using
HDMI cable.
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For DVB, video content
Media Player > Video mode > Audio output settings
Network > Videos > Audio output settings
SPDIF Delay
Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2
(ARC function) terminals if the sound does not synchronise the image.
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For DVB
HDMI Input
(Digital / Analogue)
Selects to fit the input signal.
Watching > External equipment > HDMI features
Digital:
When sound is carried via the HDMI cable connection
Analogue:
When sound is not carried via the HDMI-DVI adaptor cable connection
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For HDMI
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TV Guide
Using TV Guide
TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing
of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over
the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster).
1. Select the mode with TV.
DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP / Analogue
2. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.
●
Press again to change the layout. (Landscape / Portrait)
– View Landscape to see several channels.
– View Portrait to see one channel by time.
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You can select the default screen when pressing GUIDE. (Default Guide)
1) Display the menu with MENU.
2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Default Guide and press OK to
access.
3) Select Channel List / TV Guide and press OK to set.
TV Guide:
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) is available.
Channel List:
The channel list appears instead of EPG.
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(Example)
TV screen
Date
Time
Programme
D (DVB-T) / A (Analogue)
Channel position and name
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To watch the programme
1) Select the current programme.
– The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.
2) Press OK to watch.
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To the previous day (DVB)
(red)
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To the next day (DVB)
(green)
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To view a channel list of the selected type
1) Display the type list with
(yellow).
2) Select the type and press OK to view.
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To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes
(except Analogue) (if available)
1) Display the search list with
(yellow).
2) Select Search and press OK to access.
3) Enter characters with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons, and press OK
to set.
4) Press (green) to start searching.
– All the programme titles including the word you set are listed.
– Searching without any characters lists all programmes including
current programmes.
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To view a channel list of the selected category
1) Display the category list with
(blue).
2) Select the category and press OK to view.
– To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.
Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit
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To view more details of the programme (except Analogue)
1) Select the programme.
2) Press
to view.
– Press again to return to TV Guide.
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To exit TV Guide
EXIT
= Note =
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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 TV Guide is completely
shown.
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DVB-T and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide
screen. D and A may be displayed to distinguish DVB-T and Analogue
channels. There is no programme listings for Analogue channels.
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Teletext
Viewing Teletext
1. Switch to teletext with TEXT.
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Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcaster).
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Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen.
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Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen.
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Colour bar is displayed on the bottom of the screen.
2. Select the page with Cursor buttons, Numeric buttons or
(coloured buttons).
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To adjust contrast
1) Press MENU three times to display Contrast.
2) Adjust and press OK to set.
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To exit teletext
EXIT
■ Reveal hidden data
1. Press MENU.
2. Reveal with
●
Press again to rehide.
(red).
■ To view a favourite page stored
Press STTL to view a favourite page.
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Call up the page stored on (blue). (List mode)
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Factory setting is “P103”.
■ FULL / TOP / BOTTOM
1. Press MENU.
2. Press
(green) to change the layout.
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■ Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once
1. Press MENU twice.
2. Set Picture and text to On / Off.
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Operations can be made only in teletext screen.
■ Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode)
1. Press
2. Press and hold OK.
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The stored page number changes to white.
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To change stored pages
1) Press
2) Enter a new page number with Numeric buttons.
3) Press and hold OK.
(coloured buttons) while the page is displayed.
(coloured buttons) to change.
■ View sub page
The number of sub pages is displayed on the top of the screen. Press /
to view sub page. (Only when teletext has more than one page.)
●
The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcaster (up to 79
pages).
●
Searching may take time while you are watching TV.
●
To view a specific sub page
1) Press MENU.
2) Press
3) Enter the 4-digit number (e.g. P6, press
(blue).
).
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Teletext mode
Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcaster.
●
The features may vary depending on the broadcasters.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext and press OK to access.
3. Select TOP (FLOF) / List and press OK to set.
■ TOP mode (For TOP text broadcasting)
TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in
an easier search and effective guide.
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Fast overview of the teletext information available
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Easy to use step-by-step selection of the topical subject
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Page status information on the bottom of the screen
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Available page up / down
(red) / (green)
●
To select among subject blocks
(blue)
●
To select next subject within the subject block
(yellow)
(After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.)
In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated on the bottom of
the screen.
To access more information about one of these subjects, press the
appropriate coloured button.
This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.
■ List mode
In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated on the
bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be changed and stored in
the TV’s memory.
Watching > Teletext > Viewing Teletext
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Teletext Character Set
Selects teletext language font.
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext Character Set and press OK to
access.
3. Select the font and press OK to set.
West:
English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish,
etc.
East1:
Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian, etc.
East2:
Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian, etc.
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Tuning and editing channels
Setting menu
You can retune channels, create your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted
channels, etc.
1. Select the mode with TV.
DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP / Analogue
2. Display the menu with MENU.
3. Select Setup > Tuning Menu and press OK to access.
DVB-C Tuning Menu / DVB-T Tuning Menu / DVB-via-IP Tuning Menu /
Analogue Tuning Menu
●
The menu name varies depending on the TV mode.
4. Select one of the functions and press OK to access.
Favourites Edit / Channel List / Auto Setup / Manual Tuning / Update
Channel List / Favourite Network / New Channel Message / Service
Replacement / Signal Condition / Attenuator / Add TV Signal
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The function items vary depending on the TV mode and country you
select.
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Favourites Edit
■ List favourite DVB channels
Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4:
Favourites1 to 4).
The favourites lists are available from Category in the information banner and
the TV Guide screen.
Watching > Basic > Information banner
Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide
1. Select Favourites Edit and press OK to access.
2. Select a channel to list from all DVB channels.
●
appears when the channel is encrypted.
●
To display other favourites
(green)
●
To sort channel names in alphabetical order
(red)
●
To change the category
(blue)
3. Press OK to add it to favourites list.
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To add all channels to the list
1) Press
2) Press
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To add consecutive channels to the list at once
1) Press
(yellow).
(green) to add all.
(yellow).
2) Make the channel block and press OK to add.
4. Press BACK/RETURN and OK to store.
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■ Edit DVB favourites list
You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the
favourites list.
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To move the channel
1) Select the channel.
2) Press
(green).
3) Select the new position with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons.
4) Press (green) to store.
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To delete the channel
1) Select the channel.
2) Press OK to delete.
– Press
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To name the favourites
1) Press
(yellow) to delete all channels.
(red).
2) Enter characters (maximum 10 characters) with Cursor buttons or
Numeric buttons, and press OK to set.
3) Press BACK/RETURN to store.
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Channel List
■ Skip unwanted channels
You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be
displayed except in this function.
1. Select Channel List and press OK to access.
2. Select a channel.
3. Press OK to set Reveal / Hide (skip).
: Reveal
: Hide (skip)
●
To reveal all channels (DVB / Analogue)
(yellow)
●
To sort channel names in alphabetical order (DVB)
(red)
●
To change the category (DVB)
(blue)
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■ Edit DVB / Analogue Channels
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To swap / move the channel position (if available)
1) Press
(green) to edit.
2) Set the new position with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons, and press
(green) to store.
●
To retune each channel (Manual Tuning)
(red)
– For Analogue
Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Manual Tuning
– Only for the revealed channels
●
To rename the channel name (Analogue)
1) Press
(blue) to edit.
2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with Cursor buttons or
Numeric buttons, and press OK to set.
3) Press BACK/RETURN to store.
= Note =
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If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue, edit VCR.
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Auto Setup
Automatically retunes the channels received in the area.
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This function is available if channel tuning is already performed.
●
Only the selected mode is retuned. All the previous tuning settings are
erased.
●
Child Lock PIN number is required to retune locked channels.
Functions > Child Lock > PIN number
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If tuning has not been done completely, set Manual Tuning.
Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Manual Tuning
■ DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue
1. Select Auto Setup and press OK to access.
2. Set DVB-C Auto Setup Settings and press OK to store. (DVB-C)
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Scan Mode
Full:
Scans the whole frequency range.
Quick:
Scans the suitable frequency in your country.
●
Normally set Frequency, Symbol Rate and Network ID to Auto. If Auto
is not displayed or if necessary, enter each value specified by your
cable provider with Numeric buttons.
●
After settings, select Start scan and press OK to search.
3. A confirmation screen is displayed and press OK to start Auto Setup.
(Settings are made automatically.)
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When the operation is completed, the channel at the lowest position will
be displayed.
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■ DVB-via-IP
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Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
Not valid when Client Settings is set to Multicast Environment (DVB-via-IP)
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Update Channel List
By updating the DVB channel list, you can add new channels, delete removed
channels or change channel names and positions automatically.
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The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit,
Channel List, Child Lock, etc.
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Depending on the signal condition, the update may not work properly.
= Note =
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Not valid when Client Settings is set to Multicast Environment (DVB-via-IP)
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New Channel Message
Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is
found or not.
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When a notification message appears, you can perform Update Channel
List pressing OK.
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Not valid in DVB-via-IP
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Signal Condition
Selects a channel and checks the signal condition with indicators.
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A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal reception.
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Vertical lines show the maximum signal value of the selected channel.
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To change the channel
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For DVB
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Other settings
Favourite Network
Selects your favourite network for each broadcaster (only available in some
countries).
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For DVB-C, DVB-T
Service Replacement
(On / Off)
Set to On to display a message to switch to the available service (only
available in some countries).
●
For DVB-C
Attenuator
(On / Off)
Sets the antenna system to use plural LNBs for receiving several satellites.
●
If the DVB-C signal is too strong, the interference may occur. In this case,
set to On to weaken the signal automatically.
Add TV Signal
Adds the TV mode.
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This function is available if you skip any modes to tune in Auto Setup for
first using the TV.
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Media Player
Using Media Player
Information
Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on the USB
Flash Memory / network device.
(Example)
Photo mode:
Still pictures recorded with digital cameras are displayed.
Video mode:
Moving pictures recorded with digital video cameras and digital video data
are played back.
Music mode:
Digital music data are played back.
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During the operation, audio signal is output from DIGITAL AUDIO and
HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals. But no video signals are output. To use
HDMI2 with ARC function, connect an amplifier that has ARC function and
set to use theatre speakers.
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
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Date shows the date on which the recording was made by the recording
equipment. For a file without a valid record date “” is shown.
●
Pictures may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording
equipment used.
●
Displaying may take some time when there are many files and folders.
●
Partially degraded files may be displayed with reduced resolution.
●
Picture setting may not work depending on the condition.
●
Folder and file names may be different from those on the digital camera or
digital video camera used.
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■ To insert or remove the USB Flash Memory
Ensure alignment is straight and complete when inserting or removing.
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To remove the USB Flash Memory safely from the TV, perform Safely
remove USB in USB Device Setup.
1) Display the menu with MENU.
2) Select Setup > USB Device Setup and press OK to access.
3) Select the device and press OK to set.
= Note =
●
Check the terminal type and devices are correct for connection.
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For details of the devices
Media Player > Technical information
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For details of supported file formats
Media Player > Technical information
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Selecting device / mode
1. Insert the USB Flash Memory to the TV.
Media Player > Using Media Player > Information
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To play back content in the network device, ensure the connection and
settings are completed.
Media Player > Using Media Player > Network device
2. Display APPS List with APPS.
3. Select Media Player and press OK to access.
4. Select the device and press OK to access.
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If only one device is connected, this step will be skipped.
●
The network device already connected to the TV is also displayed.
: Enter User / Password to access.
: User / Password are already entered.
5. Select Photo / Video / Music and press OK to access.
Photo
Media Player > Photo mode
Video
Media Player > Video mode
Music
Media Player > Music mode
6. The thumbnail view is displayed.
(Example)
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To display / hide information of the highlighted content
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= Note =
●
You may also access each mode directly from APPS List.
my Home Screen > APPS List > How to use
●
Select the appropriate device and content for playing back each file.
●
You can use the following buttons during playback. Confirm the remote
control code is “73”.
Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control
■ To change the device
You can change the current device to another device directly in the same
mode when two or more available devices are connected.
1. Display the device selection screen with
(yellow) while the thumbnail
is displayed.
2. Select the device and press OK to access.
■ To change the mode
You can switch to another mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view.
1. Display the content selection screen with
displayed.
2. Select the content and press OK to access.
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The mode can be switched in the current device.
(blue) while the thumbnail is
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Network device
You can enjoy photo, video or music stored in the network devices.
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To enable this function, connect this TV to your home network.
Network > Network connections
Network > Network settings
■ How to set User / Password
1. Display the menu with MENU.
2. Select Network > File Sharing Settings > Network Device List and press
OK to access.
3. Select the network device and press OK to access.
4. Enter User / Password with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons and press
OK to set.
●
Press BACK/RETURN to store.
●
To register the new network device, set Server Name / Shared Folder.
For details, read the manual of the equipment.
5. Select Register and press OK to set.
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To delete the registered device, select Delete and press OK to set.
= Note =
●
Regarding performance, not all servers are guaranteed. PCs with
Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 have been tested for compatibility
with this TV (as of January, 2015). Additional information about the servers
may be found on the following website.
http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)
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Photo mode
Selecting file
Select the file in the thumbnail view and press OK to start playback.
: Error display
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To change the size of photos in the thumbnail view
1) Display the option menu with OPTION.
2) Select Change Size and press OK to change.
●
For details of supported file formats
Media Player > Technical information > Photo format
■ Thumbnail view
●
To display / hide information of the highlighted content
●
To display Slideshow Settings
(red)
Media Player > Photo mode > Using Slideshow
●
To sort
(green)
●
To change the device
(yellow)
●
To change the content
(blue)
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Viewing photo
■ Playback
●
To operate Single view
: To the previous photo
: To the next photo
: Stop (return to thumbnail)
OK : Slideshow
●
To display / hide the operation guide
●
To rotate 90°
(blue)
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To return to thumbnail
BACK/RETURN
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Sorting photos
■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month
1. Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with (green).
2. Select Folder view / Sort by Date / Sort by Month and press OK to set.
Folder view:
Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder.
●
Files which are in the root folder are collected to the folder named
“/”.
Sort by Date / Sort by Month:
Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date or month.
●
The group of the photos without recorded dates is shown as
Unknown.
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To return to the thumbnail of all photos
1) Display the view selection in the thumbnail view with
2) Select All photos and press OK to set.
(green).
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Using Slideshow
Slideshow ends when all photos within the current thumbnail are viewed.
1. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view.
2. Start Slideshow with
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To display / hide the operation guide
●
To pause (return to Single view)
(red) and OK.
OK
●
To return to thumbnail
BACK/RETURN
●
You can change the back ground music by setting Back Ground Music
in Slideshow Settings (see below).
■ Slideshow Settings
Set up the settings for Photo mode.
1. Display the option menu with OPTION.
2. Select Slideshow Settings with OK.
3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.
Frame / Colour Effect / Transition Effect / Auto Makeup / Screen Mode /
Burst Playback / Interval / Repeat / Back Ground Music