Panasonic TX-39ASW504, TX-42ASW504, TX-32ASW504, TX-50ASW504, TX-24ASW504 User Manual

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HELP

English

my Home Screen

•Information 11

•How to use 12

•Settings 13

•OSD Colour 14

APPS List

•Information 15

•How to use 15

•Settings 16

Watching

Basic

•Basic connection 17

•DVB-via-IP connection 20

•Selecting channel 21

•Information banner 23

•Option Menu 25

•Subtitle 27

•Last view 27

•Off Timer 28

•Energy saving functions 28

•Adjusting time 30

•Language 30

External equipment

•External connection 32

•Watching external input 35

•Operating with TV’s remote control 36

•HDMI features 38

•Terminal information 39

•Valid input signals 40

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 41

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•Ambient Sensor 42

•Aspect 42

•Aspect Control Signal 43

•Basic settings 45

•Noise reduction settings 46

•Advanced Settings 46

•Option Settings 48

•Screen Settings 50

•Copy Adjustment 51

For best audio

•Sound mode 52

•Basic settings 53

•Volume settings 54

•Voice Guidance Settings 55

•Audio Description 56

•Advanced settings 57

TV Guide

•Using TV Guide 59

•Timer Programming 62

Teletext

•Viewing Teletext 64

•Teletext mode 66

•Teletext Character Set 67

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 68

•Favourites Edit 68

•Channel List 70

•Auto Setup 71

•Manual Tuning 74

•Update Channel List 76

•New Channel Message 76

•Signal Condition 77

•Other settings 77

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•Selectable satellites 78

Recording

USB HDD setup

•Preparations 79

•Setting for USB HDD 80

Recording current programme

•One Touch Recording 82

•REW LIVE TV 83

Timer Programming

•Setting Timer Programming 85

•Editing Timer Programming 87

•Note 88

Technical information

•USB HDD 89

Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 90

•Selecting device / mode 91

•Network device 93

Photo mode

•Selecting file 94

•Viewing photo 95

•Sorting photos 95

•Using Slideshow 96

Video mode

•Selecting file 100

•Watching video 101

•Video Setup 102

•Audio output settings 103

Recorded TV mode

•Selecting content 105

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•Watching recorded TV 106

•Grouping contents 107

•Deleting content 107

•Changing device 108

•Chapter List 108

•Audio output settings 109

Music mode

•Selecting file 110

•Playing music 110

•Music Setup 111

Technical information

•Device handling caution 112

•USB devices 112

•Photo format 113

•Video format 113

•Music format 116

Network

Internet content

•Information 117

•Selecting internet content 118

•Note 119

DLNA

•Information 120

•Using DLNA 123

Network connections

•Internet connection 124

•DLNA connection 125

•Note 127

Network settings

•Network Connection 128

•Custom - Wireless 129

•Custom - Wired 132

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•Custom - Wireless Access Point 133

•Network Status 134

•my Home Cloud Settings 134

•VIERA Name 135

•TV Remote App Settings 135

•Network Link Settings 136

•File Sharing Settings 137

•Software Update 137

•New Software Message 137

Photos

•Selecting file 138

•Viewing photo 139

•Using Slideshow 139

Videos

•Selecting file 141

•Watching video 141

•Video Setup 143

•Audio output settings 144

Music

•Selecting file 145

•Playing music 146

•Music Setup 146

DIGA Recorder

•Controlling DIGA Recorder 147

Technical information

•Photo format 148

•Video format 148

•Music format 150

Functions

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

•Summary of VIERA Link 152

•Preparations 156

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•Easy playback 156

•Power on Link 157

•Power off Link 157

•Standby Power Save 157

•Intelligent Auto Standby 157

•VIERA Link Control 158

•Speaker Selection 159

•Note 160

Child Lock

•Using Child Lock 161

•PIN number 162

•Parental Rating 162

Data Service Application

•Using Data Service Application 163

•Cookie 163

•Note 164

Common Interface

•Caution 165

•Using Common Interface 166

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 167

Updating the TV Software

•Information 168

•Auto update 168

•Manual update 169

Setting characters

•Using Numeric buttons 170

Keyboard

•Keyboard 171

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Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 172

Picture

•Viewing Mode 174

•Basic settings 174

•Ambient Sensor 174

•Noise reduction settings 175

•Advanced Settings 175

•Option Settings 175

•Screen Settings 177

•Copy Adjustment 177

•Reset to Defaults 177

Sound

•Mode 178

•Basic settings 178

•Volume settings 178

•Voice Guidance Settings 179

•Audio Description 180

•Advanced settings 181

•Reset to Defaults 182

Network

•Network Connection 182

•Network Status 182

•my Home Cloud Settings 182

•VIERA Name 182

•TV Remote App Settings 182

•Network Link Settings 182

•File Sharing Settings 182

•Other settings 183

Timer

•Off Timer 184

•Timer Programming 184

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•Time Zone 184

•Auto Standby 184

•No signal Power off 184

Setup

•Eco Navigation 185

•USB Device Setup 185

•Recording Setup 185

•Child Lock 185

•Tuning Menu 185

•Language 187

•Display Settings 188

•Common Interface 189

•VIERA Link Settings 189

•Data Service Application 190

•System Menu 191

•Other Settings 191

Support

FAQs

•Picture 192

•Digital TV 193

•Analogue TV 195

•Sound 195

•HDMI 196

•Network 197

•Other 198

Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 200

Information

•Using Help menu 201

Optional accessories

•Communication Camera 202

•Wall-hanging bracket 202

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Licence

•Licence 203

OK Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.

Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.

References in this eHELP

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

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my Home Screen

Information

“my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more.

It provides easy access to special features such as Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example).

HOME

OK HOME

Home Screen

Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)

Home Screen Selection

– Your preferred Home Screen can be selected or added.

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How to use

Home Screen provides access to special features such as Media Player, TV, internet content, data services, communication tools, etc.

1. Display Home Screen with HOME. (Example)

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

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

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Settings

2. Select a feature with / / / and press OK to access.

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To watch full-screen TV

1) Select the TV viewer with

/ / / .

(Example)

2) Press OK to watch. (Example)

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Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.

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Settings

Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen. (Example)

■ Home Screen Selection

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

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

Full Screen TV:

Displays full-screen TV.

TV Home Screen:

To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable

Lifestyle Screen:

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

Info Screen:

Enjoy internet content while watching TV.

■ Settings

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

1. Select Settings from the tool guide.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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■ Search

You can search the content from various features.

1. Select Search from the tool guide.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

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

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.

Network > Network connections

Network > Network settings

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Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to use my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.

Network > Network settings > Software Update

OSD Colour

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Set with

/ and press OK to store.

OSD Colour

(Jet black / Pale grey / Organic brown / Sand beige)

Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays.

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This function is available for the information banner, menu screen, Home Screen, etc.

/ and press OK

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APPS List

Information

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

■ APPS List

(Example)

= Note =

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APPS List is subject to change without notice.

How to use

You can access special features such as internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc. from APPS List.

1. Display APPS List with APPS. (Example)

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To exit APPS List

EXIT

2. Select an icon of the features with

Internet contents

Network > Internet content

/ / / and press OK to access.

Media Player

Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode

Recorded TV

Media Player > Recorded TV mode

Media Server

Network > DLNA > Using DLNA

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VIERA Link

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

Settings

You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.).

1. Display APPS List with APPS.

2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List with to access.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

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Setup menu items may be changed without notice.

/ / / and press OK

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Watching

Basic

Basic connection

Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables.

■ Satellite dish

Satellite terminal

Satellite cable

Satellite dish

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For DVB-S

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

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Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S channels

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Selectable satellites

■ 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

Cable

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial

= Note =

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For VIERA Link connections

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

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

●

Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

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Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected.

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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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Use a fully wired SCART cable.

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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

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DVB-via-IP connection

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It is recommended to connect DVB-via-IP server with the LAN cable.

■ Wired connection

ETHERNET terminal

LAN cable (Shielded)

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Use the Shielded Twist Pair (STP) LAN cable.

DVB-via-IP server

Satellite dish / Terrestrial aerial

■ Wireless connection

Built-in wireless LAN (Rear of the TV)

Access point

DVB-via-IP server

Satellite dish / Terrestrial aerial

= Note =

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

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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

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DVB-via-IP function may not work properly depending on the network environment.

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To confirm the current network settings

Network > Network settings > Network Status

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For details of the connections, read the manual of the DVB-via-IP server.

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Additional information for the servers may be found on the following website.

http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)

Selecting channel

1. Display TV Selection with TV.

2. Select the mode with

/ and press OK to set.

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

●

The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.

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You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly.

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

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

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

■ To select a channel from the channel list

1. Display the channel list with OK.

2. Select a channel from the list with

/ and press OK to watch.

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To sort channel names in alphabetical order

(red)

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To change the category

(blue)

■ To select a channel using information banner

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

2. Select a channel with displayed.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

/ and press OK to watch while the banner is

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■ To select a channel using TV Guide

1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

2. Select the current programme with access.

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

3. Select View with

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

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The postcode entry or update may be required depending on the country you select. Follow the on-screen instructions.

/ and press OK to watch. (DVB)

/ / / and press OK to

■ To watch pay-TV

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For information of the encrypted channels

Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface

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Consult the operator / broadcaster or CI module manufacturer for more information and conditions of the services.

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Information banner

Display information banner with .

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Also appears when changing a channel. (Example)

Channel position and name

Channel type (Radio, HDTV, etc.) / Encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( ,

, , , )

Programme

Start time / End time (except Analogue)

Channel position, etc. (Analogue)

Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue)

Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

2. Select one of the following items with

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

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

3. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store.

Voice Guidance Settings

/ and press OK to access.

Guidance settings for visually impaired users

Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings

Multi Video

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

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

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For DVB

Audio Type

Set to Audio Description if the programme has Audio Description service, then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on screen (if available).

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For DVB

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To adjust the volume for Audio Description

Watching > For best audio > Audio Description

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Multi Audio

Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if available).

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

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For DVB

Dual Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available).

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For DVB

Sub Channel

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

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For DVB

Subtitle Language

Selects the language for subtitles (if available).

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For DVB

Teletext Character Set

Sets the teletext language font.

Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set

Teletext Language

Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).

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For DVB

MPX

Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

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For Analogue

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

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Subtitle

Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.

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

Preferred Subtitles.

Watching > Basic > Language

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To select the preferred subtitle type

1) Display the menu with MENU.

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

and press OK to access.

3) Select Standard / Hard of Hearing with

/ and press OK to set.

– Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with

DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).

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Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.

Watching > Basic > Language

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If you press STTL in Analogue, the TV switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page. Press EXIT to return to TV mode.

Last view

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

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Press again to return to the current view.

= Note =

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Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition.

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

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Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period with

OFF TIMER.

●

Press repeatedly until desired time appears.

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

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

●

The remaining time displays on the information banner.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

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When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen.

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

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Timer > Off Timer with

3) Select the time in 15-minute increments with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to

set.

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

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

Energy saving functions

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

The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions:

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Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco.

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Off Timer is active.

Watching > Basic > Off Timer

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No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.

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No signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes while

No signal Power off is set to On.

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This function does not affect the recording.

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■ Auto Standby

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Auto Standby with

3. Select On / Off with

Auto Standby

(On / Off)

Automatically turns the TV to Standby mode for energy saving when no operation is performed for 4 hours.

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Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and time-count will be reset.

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

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

■ No signal Power off

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > No signal Power off with

/ and press OK to access.

3. Select On / Off with

No signal Power off

(On / Off)

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

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

/ and press OK to set.

■ Eco Navigation

Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode.

The concerned items and their current settings are displayed. Select Set to

Eco to set them to the energy-saving settings at once.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Eco Navigation with

3. Select Set to Eco with

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

set to Set to Eco.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

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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 with to access.

3. Select the time with

20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / Off (seconds)

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The sound is active even if the screen turns off. This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to a radio channel.

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Press any buttons except Standby On / Off switch, Volume Up / Down and

MUTE to turn the screen on.

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Not valid in Analogue

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK

Adjusting time

Adjusts the time data.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Time Zone with

3. Set with

●

The time data will be corrected based on GMT.

/ and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

Language

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Language with

3. Select one of the following items with

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

4. Set with

OSD Language

Changes language for on-screen displays.

Preferred Audio 1 / 2

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

/ / / and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

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