Panasonic TX32ES510E, TX49ES510E, TX49ES513E, TX32ES500E, TX49ES403E Operating Instructions

TX-32ES600E

TX-24ES513E TX-32ES513E TX-40ES513E TX-49ES513E

TX-32ES510E TX-40ES510E TX-49ES510E

TX-24ES500E TX-32ES500E TX-40ES500E TX-49ES500E

TX-32ES403E TX-40ES403E TX-49ES403E

TX-32ES400E TX-40ES400E TX-49ES400E

English

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HELP

Read first

Before use

• Licence 12

Features

• my Home Screen 15

• DVB-via-IP 16

• Easy Mirroring 17

Home Screen

my Home Screen

• Information 18

• How to use 19

• Settings 20

APPS List

• Information 22

• How to use 23

• Settings 24

Watching

Basic

• Basic connection 25

• Selecting channel 28

• Information banner 30

• Option Menu 33

• Subtitle 35

• Last view 36

• Off Timer 37

• Energy saving functions 38

• Adjusting time 41

• Language 42

External equipment

• External connection 43

• Watching external input 46

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• Operating with TV’s remote control 47

• HDMI features 49

• Valid input signals 51

For best picture

• Viewing Mode 52

• Ambient Sensor 53

• Aspect 54

• Aspect Control Signal 55

• Basic settings 57

• Noise reduction settings 58

• Advanced Settings 59

• Option Settings 63

• Screen Settings 65

• Copy Adjustment 66

For best audio

• Sound mode 67

• Basic settings 68

• Volume settings 70

• Voice Guidance Settings 72

• Audio Description 74

• Advanced settings 75

TV Guide

• Using TV Guide 78

• Timer Programming 80

Teletext

• Viewing Teletext 81

• Teletext mode 83

• Teletext Character Set 84

Tuning and editing channels

• Setting menu 85

• Channel List Editor 86

• Favourites Editor 89

• Auto Setup 91

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• Manual Tuning 95

• Update Channel List 98

• Signal Condition 99

• Other settings 100

• Selectable satellites 101

Recording

USB HDD setup

• Preparations 102

• Setting for USB HDD 104

Recording current programme

• One Touch Recording 106

• REW LIVE TV 107

Timer Programming

• Setting Timer Programming 109

• Editing Timer Programming 111

• Note 112

Technical information

• USB HDD 113

Media Player

Using Media Player

• Information 114

• Selecting device / mode 116

• Network device 118

Photo mode

• Selecting file 119

• Viewing photo 120

• Sorting photos 121

• Using Slideshow 122

Video mode

• Selecting file 124

• Watching video 125

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• Video Setup 127

• Audio output settings 129

Music mode

• Selecting file 130

• Playing music 131

• Music Setup 132

Recorded TV mode

• Selecting content 133

• Watching recorded TV 134

• Grouping content 136

• Deleting content 137

• Changing device 138

• Chapter List 139

• Audio output settings 140

Connected device

• Device handling caution 141

• USB devices 142

Supported format

• Photo format 143

• Video format 144

• Music format 147

Network

Internet content

• Information 148

• Selecting internet content 149

• Note 150

DLNA

• In-House streaming 151

• Using DLNA 153

Network connections

• Internet connection 154

• DLNA connection 155

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• Note 157

Network settings

• Network Connection 158

• Custom - Wireless 160

• Custom - Wired 163

• Custom - Wireless Access Point 165

• Network Status 166

• my Home Cloud Settings 167

• VIERA Name 168

• TV Remote App Settings 169

• Network Link Settings 171

• File Sharing Settings 173

• Mirroring Settings 174

• Control4 Settings 175

• Software Update 176

• New Software Message 177

Photos

• Selecting file 178

• Viewing photo 179

• Using Slideshow 180

Videos

• Selecting file 181

• Watching video 182

• Video Setup 184

• Audio output settings 186

Music

• Selecting file 187

• Playing music 188

• Music Setup 189

Supported format

• Photo format 190

• Video format 191

• Music format 194

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Functions

Mirroring

• How to use 195

• Mirroring Settings 196

DVB-via-IP

• DVB-via-IP client connection 197

• DVB-via-IP Server Selection 199

• Note 200

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

• Summary of VIERA Link 201

• Preparations 206

• Easy playback 207

• Power on Link 208

• Power off Link 209

• Standby Power Save 210

• Intelligent Auto Standby 2 11

• VIERA Link Control 212

• Speaker Selection 214

• Note 215

Child Lock

• Using Child Lock 216

• PIN number 217

• Parental Rating 218

Data Service Application

• Using Data Service Application 219

• Privacy Setting 220

• Note 221

Common Interface

• Caution 222

• Using Common Interface 223

Shipping Condition

• Shipping Condition 224

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Updating the TV Software

• Information 225

• Auto update 226

• Manual update 227

Setting characters

• Using Numeric buttons 228

Keyboard

• Keyboard 229

Settings

Setting menu

• How to use 230

Picture

• Viewing Mode 232

• Basic settings 233

• Ambient Sensor 234

• Noise reduction settings 235

• Advanced Settings 236

• Option Settings 237

• Screen Settings 238

• Copy Adjustment 239

• Reset to Defaults 240

Sound

• Mode 241

• Basic settings 242

• Volume settings 243

• Voice Guidance Settings 244

• Audio Description 245

• Advanced settings 246

• Reset to Defaults 247

Network

• Network Connection 248

• Network Status 249

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• my Home Cloud Settings 250

• VIERA Name 251

• TV Remote App Settings 252

• Network Link Settings 253

• File Sharing Settings 254

• Mirroring Settings 255

• Control4 Settings 256

• Other settings 257

Timer

• Off Timer 258

• Timer Programming 259

• Time Zone 260

• Auto Standby 261

• No signal Power off 262

Setup

• Eco Navigation 263

• USB Device Setup 264

• Recording Setup 265

• Child Lock 266

• Tuning Menu 267

• Language 269

• Display Settings 270

• Common Interface 271

• VIERA Link Settings 272

• Data Service Application 273

• System Menu 274

• Other Settings 275

Support

Help menu

• Using Help menu 276

FAQs

• Picture 277

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• Digital TV 279

• Analogue TV 281

• Sound 282

• HDMI 283

• Network 284

• Other 286

• Detailed information 288

Maintenance

• Care and Cleaning 289

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How to use

■ Meaning of signs

OK :

Letters enclosed in brackets indicate remote control buttons.

Menu :

Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.

:

References in this eHELP

You can jump to the page by pressing OK while the cursor is on the
references.

■ Operation guide

= Note =

●

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.

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This eHELP covers all models, however, some features may not be
available on certain models.

●

Refer to the paper manual and the actual menu in the TV etc. to confirm
your model’s features.

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Read first

Before use

Licence

Even if no special notation has been made of company or product
trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.

DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.

DiSEqC™ is a trademark of EUTELSAT.

®

DLNA
marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service

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

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

Text-To-Speech Powered by Dragon

2002-2017 Nuance Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

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“PlayReady” is a trademark registered by Microsoft. Please be aware of the
following.

(a) This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property
rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this
product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.

(b) Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™ content access technology to
protect their intellectual property, including copyrighted content. This device
uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReady-protected content and/or
WMDRM-protected content. If the device fails to properly enforce restrictions
on content usage, content owners may require Microsoft to revoke the
device’s ability to consume PlayReady-protected content. Revocation should
not affect unprotected content or content protected by other content access
technologies.

Content owners may require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their
content.

If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires
the upgrade.

This product incorporates the following software:

(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,

(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation,

(3) the software licensed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0),

(4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC
LICENSE Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1), and/or,

(5) open source software other than the software licensed under the GPL
V2.0 and/or LGPL V2.1.

The software categorized as (3) - (5) are distributed in the hope that it will be
useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please
refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the “Software
Licence” menu on this product.

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At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to
any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below,
for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code
distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source
code covered under GPL V2.0, LGPL V2.1 or the other licenses with the
obligation to do so, as well as the respective copyright notice thereof.

Contact Information: [email protected]

The source code and the copyright notice are also available for free in our
website below.

http://www.unipf.jp/dl/EUIDTV17/

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Features

my Home Screen

“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.

Home Screen > my Home Screen > Information

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DVB-via-IP

This TV has DVB-via-IP client function and can connect to DVB-via-IP server
or SAT>IP compatible servers to receive broadcast streaming.

Functions > DVB-via-IP > DVB-via-IP client connection

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Easy Mirroring

You can watch and display images of other devices (smartphone, etc.) on the
TV screen using a mirroring function. You can also start the mirroring function
from the other devices without operating the TV.

Functions > Mirroring > How to use

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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)

●

The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on.

●

Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout.

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)

●

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 for content from various sources.

1. Select Search from the tool guide.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

●

A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function.
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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APPS List

Information

Various applications (internet content, network content, Media Player, etc.)
can be accessed easily from APPS List.

■ APPS List

(Example)

= Note =

●

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

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You can also access the service pressing NETFLIX.

●

A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function.

●

This service may be stopped or changed without notice.

Media Player

Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode

Recorded TV

Media Player > Recorded TV 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

Some features are not available on all models.

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.

■ Satellite dish

Satellite terminal

Satellite cable

Satellite dish

●

For DVB-S

●

To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local
dealer. Also consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for
details.

●

Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S channels

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Selectable satellites

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■ Aerial

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

Terrestrial aerial / Cable

●

For DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue

■ DVD Recorder / Blu-ray Recorder, etc.

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / Blu-ray Recorder, etc.

Terrestrial aerial / Cable

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

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■ Set top box

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Set top box

Cable

= Note =

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For details of DVB-via-IP connections

Functions > DVB-via-IP

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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.

●

Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection.

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Selecting channel

Some features are not available on all models.

1. Select the mode with TV.

DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP / Analogue

●

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. Select View and press OK to watch.

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

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Not valid in Analogue

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■ To watch pay-TV

●

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

Some features are not available on all models.

Display information banner with .

●

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

DD+, DD, HE-AAC:

Dolby Audio (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

:

Subtitle service available

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:

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.

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 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

Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.

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.

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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).

●

For DVB

Sub Channel

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

●

For DVB

Subtitle Language

Selects between alternative subtitle languages or types (if available).

●

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

●

For DVB

Teletext Character Set

Sets the teletext language font.

Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set

Teletext Language

Selects between alternative teletext languages (if available).

●

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

●

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 =

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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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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

Switch to 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.

●

The remaining time will flash on the screen when less than 3 minutes.

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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.

= Note =

●

This function does not affect the recording.

■ 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.

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■ 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)

●

Sound is active even if the screen is turned 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.

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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 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.

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

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

OSD Language

Changes language for on-screen displays.

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).

●

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 to connect the TV to an amplifier which has ARC (Audio
Return Channel) function.

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■ AV devices

AV (COMPONENT) terminals

Component cables

DVD Player, etc.

AV (VIDEO) terminals

Composite cables

Camcorder / Game equipment

■ USB devices

USB port

USB cable

USB HDD, etc.

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= Note =

●

It is recommended to connect the device to the TV’s USB port directly.

●

You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices
simultaneously except USB Flash Memory or USB HDD.

●

Use USB 2 port for connecting the USB HDD.

●

Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.

●

You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.

■ Listening with external speakers

DIGITAL AUDIO

Optical digital audio cable

Amplifier with speaker system

●

To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g. Dolby
Audio (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 TV 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 > Volume settings

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To select the sound output to adjust volume, set TV 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.)

●

You can also select the input pressing AV. Press repeatedly until the
desired input is selected.

●

You can select COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV.

●

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.

■ Input Labels

Accessing the input labels list allows you to change the input name or skip
the input if unconnected, improving identification and selection in the Input

Selection 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)

:

One Touch Recording

Recording > Recording current programme > One Touch Recording

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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 USB HDD recording, Media Player, DLNA features or VIERA
Link

3. Press

to change.

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●

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 to external 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.

Watching > External equipment > External connection

: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.

■ Applicable HDMI features

●

Input audio signal:

2ch LPCM, Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus)

– Audio settings can be made on HDMI Audio Format in the Sound

Menu.

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

●

Input video signal:

Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.

Watching > External equipment > Valid input signals

●

VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)

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 COMPONENT /
VIDEO audio terminals).

●

Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

= Note =

●

Audio settings can be made on HDMI Audio Format / 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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Valid input signals

■ COMPONENT, HDMI

Signal name COMPONENT HDMI

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 ○

○: Applicable input signal

= 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.

Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour
Temperature / Vivid Colour / Adaptive Backlight Control / Ambient Sensor /
Noise Reduction / MPEG Remaster / Clear Motion

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This function can be memorised respectively for input or TV mode.

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Ambient Sensor

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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).

4:3:

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

Zoom:

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

= 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.

●

Aspect is fixed to 16:9 in the following conditions:

– 1080p Pure Direct is set to On.

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Aspect Control Signal

Some features are not available on all models.

Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal”. (Widescreen signal,
Control signal through 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 HDMI terminal is found.
The aspect switches to the appropriate ratio.

Watching > For best picture > Aspect

■ Available conditions

Satellite terminal (WSS only)

●

Valid input signal format:

DVB-S

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

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AV (VIDEO) terminals

●

Valid input signal format:

PAL

SECAM

PAL 525/60

M.NTSC

NTSC

: Control signal through HDMI terminal only

AV (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

●

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

●

HDMI terminal does not receive WSS signal.

= Note =

●

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.

Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour
Temperature / Vivid Colour / Adaptive Backlight Control / Clear Motion

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness

Adjusts the levels of these options according to your personal preference.

Colour Temperature

Sets the overall colour tone of the picture (bluer - redder).

Vivid Colour

(On / Off)

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones.

Adaptive Backlight Control

Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images.

Clear Motion

(On / Off)

Makes the moving pictures clearer by controlling the level of backlight.

●

Not valid for photo content

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Noise reduction settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction / MPEG Remaster and press OK to

access.

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

Noise Reduction

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Reduces unwanted picture noise.

●

Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to On

MPEG Remaster

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Reduces flicker noise in contoured parts of a picture and block noise.

●

Not valid when 1080p Pixel Direct is set to On

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Advanced Settings

You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings when Viewing Mode
is set to Cinema, True Cinema or Custom. The settings in True Cinema or

Custom can be stored for each input.

Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode

1. Select the input mode with AV or TV.

2. Display the menu with MENU.

3. Select Picture > Viewing Mode and press OK to access.

4. Select the mode and press OK to set.

Cinema / True Cinema / Custom

■ Adjust the detailed picture settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Advanced Settings and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

Contrast Control / Colour Gamut / White Balance / Colour Management /
Gamma / Reset to Defaults

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

■ Contrast Control

Contrast Control

(Custom / Auto / Off)

Automatically adjusts the detailed contrast settings. Select Custom to set

Contrast Control Setting manually.

Contrast Control Setting

Adaptive Gamma Control:

Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter.

Black Expander:

Gradually adjusts the shades of black.

Clear White Effect:

Makes the white area clearer.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items for Contrast Control Setting.

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■ Colour Gamut

Colour Gamut

(Auto / Normal / Native)

Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut standards.

Auto:

Automatically adjusts the colour gamut according to the input signal.

Normal:

Displays colours according to the colour gamut.

Native:

Displays deep colours by expanding the colour gamut to its maximum.

●

Not valid for photo content

■ White Balance

R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain

Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas.

R-Cutoff / G-Cutoff / B-Cutoff

Adjusts the white balance of dark red / green / blue areas.

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items for White Balance.

Input Signal Level:

Adjusts the input signal level.

R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain:

Adjusts the detailed white balance of bright red / green / blue areas.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Resets White Balance to the default settings.

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■ Colour Management

R-Hue / R-Saturation / R-Luminance

Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of red areas.

G-Hue / G-Saturation / G-Luminance

Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of green areas.

B-Hue / B-Saturation / B-Luminance

Adjusts the picture hue / saturation / luminance of blue areas.

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items for Colour Management.

C-Hue / M-Hue / Y-Hue:

Adjusts the picture hue of cyan / magenta / yellow areas.

C-Saturation / M-Saturation / Y-Saturation:

Adjusts the saturation of cyan / magenta / yellow areas.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Resets Colour Management to the default settings.

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■ Gamma

Gamma

Switches the gamma curve.

●

Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment.

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items for Gamma.

Input Signal Level:

Adjusts the input signal level.

Gain:

Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Resets Gamma to the default settings.

■ Reset to Defaults

Reset to Defaults

Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings.

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Option Settings

Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Option Settings and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

Film Cadence Mode / 1080p Pixel Direct / HDMI Content Type / HDMI
RGB Range / AV Colour System / 3D-COMB

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Film Cadence Mode

(Auto / On / Off)

Improves vertical resolution for movie images.

●

This function is available for interlaced signals (except in Network
services).

1080p Pixel Direct

(On / Off)

Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 1080p (HDMI) input signal.

HDMI Content Type

(Graphics / Photos / Auto / Off)

Adjusts the picture settings of each HDMI input according to the selected
content type.

Auto:

Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received
HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content
Type.

●

To set the availability of each content type for Auto mode, select Auto

Detail Setting.

●

For HDMI

HDMI RGB Range

(Auto / Full / Normal)

Adjusts the black level of the image for each HDMI input.

●

When the black level is not suitable, select Full.

●

For HDMI

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AV Colour System

(Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC)

Selects optional colour system based on video signals.

●

For AV (VIDEO)

3D-COMB

(On / Off)

Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid.

●

Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning
may be seen. Set to On to display sharper and more accurate colours.

●

For PAL / NTSC signal reception in TV mode or from composite
connection

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Screen Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Screen Settings and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

16:9 Overscan / Zoom Adjustments / Screen Display

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

16:9 Overscan

(On / Off)

Selects the screen area displaying the image for 16:9 aspect.

On:

Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image.

Off:

Displays the image in the original size.

●

Set to On if noise occurs on the edge of the screen.

●

This function can be memorised for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High
definition) signals respectively.

●

Not valid for photo content

Zoom Adjustments

Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Zoom.

Screen Display

(On / Off)

Turns the screen off when you select Off.

●

This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to
the sound without watching the TV screen.

●

Press any buttons (except Standby On / Off switch) to turn the screen on.

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Copy Adjustment

Copies the picture settings of True Cinema or Custom to those of the other
input mode or Viewing Mode.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Copy Adjustment > Destination Viewing Mode /

Destination Input and press OK to access.

3. Select the destination to copy to and press OK to set.

4. Select Copy Start and press OK to copy.

5. When a confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes and press OK to set.

= Note =

●

Option Settings and Screen Settings are not copied.

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For best audio

Sound mode

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound > Mode and press OK to access.

3. Select the mode and press OK to set.

Mode

(Standard / Music / Ambience / User)

Selects your favourite sound mode for each input.

Standard:

Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.

Music:

Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc.

Ambience:

Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds.

User:

Adjusts the sounds manually using the equaliser to suit your favourite
sound quality.

●

The following items can be adjusted and stored for each mode.

Bass / Treble / Surround / Bass Boost

●

For the User mode, Equaliser is available in the Sound Menu instead of

Bass and Treble. Select Equaliser and adjust the frequency.

Watching > For best audio > Basic settings

●

This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.

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Basic settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

Bass / Treble / Equaliser / Balance / Surround / Bass Boost

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Bass

Adjusts level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output.

Treble

Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output.

Equaliser

Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.

●

This function is available when Mode is set to User.

●

Select the frequency and adjust the frequency level.

●

To enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. To
enhance the treble sound, raise the level of the higher frequency.

●

To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings, select Reset

to Defaults and press OK.

●

This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.

Balance

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers.

Surround

(Virtual Surround / Off)

Selects surround sound settings.

Virtual Surround:

Provides a dynamic enhancer of width and depth to simulate improved
spatial effects.

●

This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.

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Bass Boost

(On / Off)

Enhances the effect of bass sounds.

●

This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.

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Volume settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

Speaker Selection / TV Speaker Setting / Headphone Volume / Auto Gain
Control / Volume Correction / Clear Sound Adjustment

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Speaker Selection

(TV / Home Cinema)

Enables controlling the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by
pointing at the TV’s signal receiver.

TV:

TV speakers are active.

Home Cinema:

The sound is delivered from theatre speakers. Player theatre, Blu­ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned on if it is in
Standby mode.

●

The sound of TV speakers is mute. When the equipment is turned
off, TV speakers will be activated.

●

You can use Volume Up / Down and MUTE.

●

This function is available when the theatre speakers supporting VIERA
Link function is connected to this TV.

TV Speaker Setting

(TV Speaker / Headphone / Off)

Selects the sound output to adjust volume.

●

Sound from TV speaker turns off when Headphone or Off is selected.

Headphone Volume

Adjusts the volume of headphones.

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Auto Gain Control

(On / Off)

Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and
inputs.

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Clear Sound Adjustment

(On / Off)

If the sound from TV speakers is unclear due to installation environment, On
is recommended.

●

This function is effective only for the sound from TV speakers.

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Voice Guidance Settings

Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound > Voice Guidance Settings and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

Voice Guidance / Speed / Volume / Language / User Level / Web Browser

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Voice Guidance

(On / Off)

Set to On to enable voice guidance of the basic features (on-screen
messages, etc.) for visually impaired users.

Speed

(Fast / Normal / Slow)

Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance.

Volume

(Max / Mid / Min)

Selects the volume for the voice guidance.

Language

Changes language for the voice guidance.

●

All languages may not be available. When the selected language is not
supported, Language is set to English automatically.

User Level

(Beginner / Expert)

Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance.

Web Browser

(On / Off)

Set to On to enable voice guidance of the network content in web browser
function.

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= Note =

●

Voice guidance function may not correspond exactly.

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Audio Description

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound > Audio Description and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

Preferred Audio Type / Volume / Speakers / Headphones

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

●

For DVB

Preferred Audio Type

(Audio Description / Standard)

Narration settings for visually impaired users

Set to Audio Description to activate the narration sound track when available
on the broadcast.

●

The availability of audio description sound track is indicated by AD in the
information banner.

Volume

Adjusts the volume for Audio Description.

Speakers

(Mix / Standard)

Set to Mix to activate the description sound track from TV speakers.

Headphones

(Mix / Standard)

Set to Mix to activate the description sound track from headphones.

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Advanced settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound and press OK to access.

3. Select one of the following items and press OK to access.

MPX / Audio Preference / SPDIF Selection / HDMI Audio Format / PCM
Optical Level / SPDIF Delay / HDMI Input

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

MPX

Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).

Stereo:

Use this normally.

Mono:

When stereo signal cannot be received

M1 / M2:

Available while mono signal is transmitted

●

For Analogue

Audio Preference

(Auto / Multichannel / Stereo / MPEG)

●

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 Audio (Dolby
Digital Plus), HE-AAC, Dolby Audio (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.

●

Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus) is the method 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.

●

MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the
smaller size without any considerable loss of audio quality.

●

Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital Plus) and HE-AAC are the technologies for HD
(High definition) programmes.

●

For DVB

SPDIF Selection

(Auto / PCM)

Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO
and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.

●

SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format.

Auto:

Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus) and HE-AAC multi­channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM.

PCM:

Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

●

ARC (Audio Return Channel) is a function of digital audio output using
HDMI cable.

●

For DVB, video content

Media Player > Video mode > Audio output settings

Network > Videos > Audio output settings

HDMI Audio Format

(Auto / Bitstream / PCM)

Selects the audio format for the HDMI input signal.

Auto:

When the TV speakers are active, audio format is fixed to PCM. When
the sound is delivered from theatre speakers, audio format is fixed to
Bitstream.

Bitstream:

Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus) is output as Dolby Audio
Bitstream. Other digital audio output signals are output as PCM.

PCM:

Digital audio signal is output as PCM.

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PCM Optical Level

Adjusts the audio level of PCM output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC
function) terminals to equalise with that of the other audio types.

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.

●

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

●

For HDMI

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TV Guide

Using TV Guide

Some features are not available on all models.

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).

●

Not valid in Analogue

1. Select the mode with TV.

DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / DVB-via-IP

2. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

(Example)

TV screen

Date

Time

Programme

Channel position and name

●

To watch the programme

1) Select the current programme and press OK to access.

– The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.

2) Select View and press OK to watch.

– To use Timer Programming

Watching > TV Guide > Timer Programming

●

To the previous day

(red)

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●

To the next day

(green)

●

To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes (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.

●

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 Editor.

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Editor

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To view more details of the programme

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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Timer Programming

This function allows you to select programmes that you want to record to the
USB HDD.

1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

2. Select the forthcoming programme and press OK to access.

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You can also set a timer event pressing .

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To check / change / cancel a timer event

Recording > Timer Programming > Editing Timer Programming

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LED turns to orange in Standby mode when Timer Programming is set.

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To return to TV Guide

BACK/RETURN

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If you select the current programme, a confirmation screen asking
whether you want to watch or record the programme appears. Select

Timer Programming and press OK to set USB HDD Rec. to record from

the time you finish the timer event setting.

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is displayed on the TV Guide screen if Timer Programming is set

from TV Guide.

= Note =

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Not valid in Analogue

●

Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is

received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider.

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No other channels can be selected while recording of Timer Programming
is in progress.

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When recording programmes to the USB HDD, be sure to format the USB
HDD and enable it to record in USB Device Setup.

Recording > USB HDD setup

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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 hide.

(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.)

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The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcaster (up to 79
pages).

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Searching may take time while you are watching TV.

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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.

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The features may vary depending on the broadcaster.

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)

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To select among subject blocks

(blue)

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To select next subject within the subject block

(yellow)

(After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.)

■ FLOF (FASTEXT) mode (For FLOF (FASTEXT) broadcasting)

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

Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.

You can retune channels, edit channel lists, create your favourite channel
lists, etc.

1. Select the mode with TV.

DVB-S / 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-S Tuning Menu / DVB-C Tuning Menu / DVB-T Tuning Menu / DVB-
via-IP Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning Menu

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The menu name varies depending on the TV mode.

4. Select one of the functions and press OK to access.

Channel List Editor / Favourites Editor / 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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Channel List Editor

Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.

■ Edit DVB channels

You can edit the list of All DVB Channels by adding / deleting and moving
channels.

●

Channels not in all DVB channels list cannot be displayed except in this
function.

1. Select Channel List Editor and press OK to access.

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To swap / move the channel position

1) Press

(green) to edit.

2) Set the new position with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons, and
press

●

To delete the channel

(green) to store.

(blue)

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To delete all channels

(yellow)

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To add channel

1) Select a channel from Channels Found.

2) Press OK to add it to All DVB Channels.

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To sort channel names in alphabetical order

(red)

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To add all channels to the list (if available)

1) Press

2) Press

●

To add consecutive channels to the list at once (if available)

1) Press

(yellow).

(green) to add all (depending on the broadcaster).

(yellow).

2) Make the channel block and press OK to add.

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To change the category of Channels Found

(blue)

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2. Press BACK/RETURN and OK to store.

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To exchange channel list (DVB-S)

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Other Settings > Exchange Channel List and press OK
to access.

3) Follow the on-screen instructions.

– During the operation, remove USB devices other than the USB Flash

Memory used for this function.

Settings > Setup > Other Settings

■ Skip unwanted Analogue 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)

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To reveal all channels (if available)

(yellow)

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■ Edit Analogue Channels

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To swap / move the channel position (if available)

1) Press

2) Set the new position with Cursor buttons and press

(green) to edit.

(green) to

store.

●

To retune each channel (Manual Tuning)

(red)

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To rename the channel name

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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Favourites Editor

■ List favourite DVB channels

Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4:

Favourites 1 to 4).

The favourites lists are available for switching in the information banner and
the TV Guide screen.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

1. Select Favourites Editor and press OK to access.

2. Select a channel to list from all DVB channels.

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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.

●

To add all channels to the list (if available)

1) Press

2) Press

●

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.

4) Press (green) to store.

●

To delete the channel

1) Select the channel.

2) Press

– Press

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To name the favourites

1) Press

(blue) to delete.

(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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Auto Setup

Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.

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-S

1. Select Antenna System and press OK to access.

2. Select One LNB / MiniDiSEqC / DiSEqC 1.0 / Single Cable and press OK
to set.

One LNB:

Compatible with single LNB.

MiniDiSEqC:

Up to 2 LNBs can be controlled.

DiSEqC 1.0:

Up to 4 LNBs can be controlled.

Single Cable:

When using the Single Cable router, up to 32 user bands are available.

●

You can receive several satellites if you have DiSEqC control antenna
system.

●

This TV supports DiSEqC Version 1.0.

3. Select LNB Configuration and press OK to access.

4. Select LNB / Satellite and set.

1) Set LNB first.

– If you set to One LNB, LNB is not selectable.

– If you set to MiniDiSEqC or Single Cable, select from LNB AA and

AB.

– If you set to DiSEqC 1.0, select from LNB AA, AB, BA and BB.

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2) Set Satellite for the selected LNB.

– Select No Satellite if you do not know the connected satellite.

(Available satellite is searched in Auto Setup.)

– Select User defined to set Test Transponder Frequency manually.

– If you set to Single Cable, additional settings are required. Set

SingleCable Version, User Band, User Band Frequency and PIN

(depending on the Single Cable router you use). For details, read
the manual of the Single Cable router.

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Selectable satellites

5. Press BACK/RETURN to store.

6. Select Auto Setup and press OK to access.

7. Select Search Mode / Scan Mode and press OK to access.

8. Set the item and press OK to store.

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Scan Mode

Quick:

Scans the suitable frequency for the selected satellite.

Full:

Scans the whole frequency range.

●

After settings, select Start scan and press OK to search.

9. 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-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

Quick:

Scans the suitable frequency in your country.

Full:

Scans the whole frequency range.

●

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.

■ DVB-via-IP

●

Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.

Functions > DVB-via-IP > DVB-via-IP client connection

Network > Network settings

1. Select Auto Setup and press OK to access.

2. A confirmation screen is displayed and press OK to access.

3. Select a server from Server List.

4. Select Client Settings and press OK to access.

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Select Unicast Environment to use in a home network.

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Select Multicast Environment to use in multi family housing units, hotel,
hospital, etc. (All servers are selected automatically.)

5. Select Search Channels and press OK to access.

6. Set DVB-via-IP Search Mode and select Start Auto Setup.

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Set DVB-via-IP configuration to tune DVB channels.

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When the operation is completed, the channel at the lowest position will
be displayed.

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■ Auto Setup using the buttons on the TV

1. Press and hold INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button for 3 seconds to
display the menu.

2. Set Auto Setup with following control panel buttons.

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Move the cursor / select from a range of options / select the menu item

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Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or
options have been set with INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button

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Manual Tuning

Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.

●

Normally use Auto Setup or Update Channel List to retune DVB channels.

●

If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the
aerial or dish, use this function. (DVB)

●

All DVB channels found are added to Channel List Editor.

■ DVB-S

●

Please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for the
setting.

1. Select Transponder Frequency / Symbol Rate / Polarisation / Modulation /

Service ID and set with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons.

2. Select Start scan and press OK to search.

■ DVB-C

1. Enter the frequency with Numeric buttons.

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Normally set Symbol Rate and Service ID to Auto.

2. Select Start scan and press OK to search.

■ DVB-T

1. Select a channel and adjust frequency for each channel.

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Set where the level of Signal Quality becomes the maximum.

2. Press OK to search.

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■ Analogue

Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup.

●

Set Sound System and Colour System, and then perform this function.
Normally set Colour System to Auto.

– SC1: PAL B, G, H / SECAM B, G

– SC2: PAL I

– SC3: PAL D, K / SECAM D, K

– F: SECAM L, L’

1. Select the channel position with Numeric buttons.

2. Select the channel with Channel Up / Down.

3. Set Manual Tuning.

4. Select Store and press OK to set.

●

Use Fine Tuning to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual
programme (affected by weather conditions, etc.).

●

If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position 0.

■ DVB-via-IP (DVB-S)

●

Please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for the
setting.

1. Select Transponder Frequency / Symbol Rate / Polarisation / Modulation /

FEC / Service ID and set with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons.

2. Select Start scan and press OK to search.

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■ DVB-via-IP (DVB-C)

1. Select Frequency / Bandwidth / Modulation Type / Symbol Rate / FEC /

Service ID and set with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons.

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Normally set Symbol Rate to Auto.

2. Select Start scan and press OK to search.

■ DVB-via-IP (DVB-T)

1. Select Frequency / Bandwidth / Modulation / FEC / Service ID and set with

Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons.

2. Select Start scan and press OK to search.

= Note =

●

For details of DVB-via-IP connections

Functions > DVB-via-IP > DVB-via-IP client connection

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Not valid when Client Settings is set to Multicast Environment (DVB-via-IP)

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Update Channel List

Some features are not available on all models. Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.

By updating the DVB channel list, you can add new channels, delete removed
channels or change channel names and positions automatically.

●

The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in Channel List

Editor, Favourites Editor, Child Lock, etc.

●

Depending on the signal condition, the update may not work properly.

●

To update DVB-S channels, set Search Mode and Scan Mode before
updating.

1) Select Search Mode / Scan Mode and press OK to access.

2) Set each item and press OK to store.

3) After settings, select Start scan and press OK to search.

= Note =

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Not valid when Client Settings is set to Multicast Environment (DVB-via-IP)

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Signal Condition

Selects a channel and checks the signal condition with indicators.

●

A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal reception.

●

Vertical lines show the maximum signal value of the selected channel.

●

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).

●

For DVB-C, DVB-T

New Channel Message

Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is
found or not.

●

When a notification message appears, you can perform Update Channel

List pressing OK.

●

Not valid in DVB-via-IP

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, DVB-T

Attenuator

(On / Off)

Automatically reduces the DVB-C signal to avoid the interference.

●

If the DVB-C signal is too strong, 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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Allows you to add any TV mode which was skipped during initial Auto

Setup.

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