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eHELP
English
my Home Screen
my Home Screen
• Information |
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• How to use |
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• Settings |
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• OSD Colour |
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APPS List
• Information |
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• How to use |
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• Settings |
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Watching
Basic
• Basic connection |
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• DVB-via-IP connection |
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• Selecting channel |
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• Information banner |
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• Option Menu |
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• Subtitle |
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• Last view |
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• Off Timer |
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• Energy saving functions |
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• Adjusting time |
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• Language |
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External equipment
• External connection |
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• Watching external input |
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• Operating with TV’s remote control |
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• HDMI features |
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• Terminal information |
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• Valid input signals |
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For best picture
• Viewing Mode |
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• Ambient Sensor |
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• Aspect |
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• Aspect Control Signal |
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• Basic settings |
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• Noise reduction settings |
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• Advanced Settings |
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• Option Settings |
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• Screen Settings |
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• Copy Adjustment |
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For best audio
• Sound mode |
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• Basic settings |
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• Volume settings |
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• Voice Guidance Settings |
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• Audio Description |
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• Advanced settings |
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TV Guide
• Using TV Guide |
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• Timer Programming |
70 |
Teletext
• Viewing Teletext |
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• Teletext mode |
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• Teletext Character Set |
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3D
• Note |
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• 3D |
Eyewear - Maintenance |
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• Viewing 3D |
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• 3D |
Mode Selection |
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• 3D |
Settings |
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• Source image format |
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Tuning and editing channels
• Setting menu |
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• Favourites Edit |
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• Channel List |
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• Auto Setup |
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• Manual Tuning |
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• Update Channel List |
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• New Channel Message |
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• Signal Condition |
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• Other settings |
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• Selectable satellites |
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Recording
USB HDD setup
• Preparations |
94 |
• Setting for USB HDD |
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Recording current programme
• One Touch Recording |
98 |
• REW LIVE TV |
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Timer Programming
• Setting Timer Programming |
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• Editing Timer Programming |
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• Remote recording |
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• Note |
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Technical information
• USB HDD |
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Media Player
Using Media Player
• Information |
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• Selecting device / mode |
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• Network device |
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Photo mode
• Selecting file |
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• Viewing photo |
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• Sorting photos |
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• Multi Shot 3D |
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• Using Slideshow |
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Video mode
• Selecting file |
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• Watching video |
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• Video Setup |
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• Audio output settings |
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Recorded TV mode
• Selecting content |
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• Watching recorded TV |
124 |
• Grouping contents |
125 |
• Deleting content |
125 |
• Changing device |
126 |
• Chapter List |
126 |
• Audio output settings |
127 |
Music mode
• Selecting file |
128 |
• Playing music |
128 |
• Music Setup |
129 |
Technical information
• Device handling caution |
130 |
• SD Card |
130 |
• USB devices |
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• Photo format |
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• Video format |
132 |
• Music format |
136 |
Network
Internet content
• Information |
137 |
• Selecting internet content |
137 |
• Note |
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DLNA
• Information |
139 |
• Using DLNA |
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Network connections
• Internet connection |
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• DLNA connection |
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• Note |
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Network settings
• Network Connection |
147 |
• Custom - Wireless |
149 |
• Custom - Wired |
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• Custom - Wireless Access Point |
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• Network Status |
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• my Home Cloud Settings |
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• VIERA Name |
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• TV Remote App Settings |
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• Network Link Settings |
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• TV Anywhere Settings |
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• File Sharing Settings |
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• Software Update |
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• New Software Message |
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Photos
• Selecting file |
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• Viewing photo |
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• Using Slideshow |
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Videos
• Selecting file |
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• Watching video |
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• Video Setup |
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• Audio output settings |
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Music
• Selecting file |
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• Playing music |
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• Music Setup |
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DIGA Recorder
• Controlling DIGA Recorder |
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Technical information
• Photo format |
172 |
• Video format |
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• Music format |
176 |
Functions
User profile
• Information |
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• Settings |
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• my Stream |
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Voice Control
• Preparations |
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• How to use |
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Touch Pad Controller
• Information |
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• My button |
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• Settings |
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Multi Window
• Picture in Picture |
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VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
• Summary of VIERA Link |
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• Preparations |
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• Easy playback |
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• Power on Link |
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• Power off Link |
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• Standby Power Save |
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• Intelligent Auto Standby |
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• VIERA Link Control |
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• Speaker Selection |
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• Note |
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Child Lock
• Using Child Lock |
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• PIN number |
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• Parental Rating |
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Data Service Application
• Using Data Service Application |
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• Cookie |
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• Note |
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Common Interface
• Caution |
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• Using Common Interface |
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Shipping Condition
• Shipping Condition |
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Updating the TV Software
• Information |
201 |
• Auto update |
201 |
• Manual update |
202 |
Setting characters
• Using Numeric buttons |
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Bluetooth devices
• Bluetooth Setup |
204 |
Keyboard
• Keyboard |
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Settings
Setting menu
• How to use |
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Picture
• Viewing Mode |
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• Basic settings |
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• Ambient Sensor |
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• Noise reduction settings |
210 |
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• Advanced Settings |
210 |
• Option Settings |
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• Screen Settings |
212 |
• 3D Settings |
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• Copy Adjustment |
214 |
• Reset to Defaults |
214 |
Sound
• Mode |
215 |
• Basic settings |
215 |
• Volume settings |
216 |
• Voice Guidance Settings |
217 |
• Audio Description |
218 |
• Advanced settings |
219 |
• Reset to Defaults |
219 |
Network
• Network Connection |
220 |
• Network Status |
220 |
• my Home Cloud Settings |
220 |
• VIERA Name |
220 |
• TV Remote App Settings |
220 |
• Network Link Settings |
220 |
• TV Anywhere Settings |
220 |
• File Sharing Settings |
220 |
• Other settings |
221 |
Timer
• Off Timer |
222 |
• Timer Programming |
222 |
• Time Zone |
222 |
• Auto Standby |
222 |
• No signal Power off |
222 |
Setup
• Eco Navigation |
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• Voice Control Settings |
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• User Settings |
223 |
• USB Device Setup |
223 |
• Recording Setup |
223 |
• VIERA Touch Pad Controller |
223 |
• Bluetooth Setup |
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• Child Lock |
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• Tuning Menu |
224 |
• Language |
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• Display Settings |
227 |
• Common Interface |
228 |
• VIERA Link Settings |
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• Data Service Application |
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• System Menu |
230 |
• Other Settings |
231 |
Support
FAQs
• Picture |
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• Digital TV |
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• Analogue TV |
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• Sound |
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• 3D |
237 |
• HDMI |
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• Network |
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• Other |
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Maintenance
• Care and Cleaning |
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Information
• Using Help menu |
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Optional accessories
• 3D Eyewear |
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• Communication Camera |
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• Wall-hanging bracket |
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Licence
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• Licence |
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Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items. |
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References in this eHELP |
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“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.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Settings
2. Select a feature with / / / and press OK to access. ●● To watch full-screen TV
1)Select the TV viewer with / / / . (Example)
2)Press OK to watch. (Example)
●● Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.
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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.
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■■Face Recognition / Voice Print Recognition
By using the Communication Camera and Voice Control function, this TV recognises your face / voice and displays the registered Home Screen.
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Say “my Home Screen” into the microphone of the Touch Pad Controller to use this function.
To use this function, you need to set up a user profile and register face / voice data, preferred Home Screen, etc.
Functions > User profile > Settings
●● Communication Camera is not included. Please purchase as necessary.
Support > Optional accessories > Communication Camera
●● For details of Voice Control function
Functions > Voice Control
■■Settings
You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper, renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the
TV is turned on, etc.)
1.Select Settings from the tool guide.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions.
■■Search
You can search the content from various features.
1.Select Search from the tool guide.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions.
= Note =
●● To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour
●● 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
●● 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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1.Display the menu with MENU.
2.Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour with / and press OK 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.
●● This function is available for the information banner, menu screen, Home Screen, etc.
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Various applications (internet contents, network contents, Media Player, etc.) can be accessed easily from APPS List.
■■APPS List
(Example)
= Note =
●● 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)
●● To exit APPS List EXIT
2.Select an icon of the features with / / / and press OK to access. Internet contents
Network > Internet content my Stream
●● Provides recommended contents (TV programme, internet content, etc.).
●● You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully. ●● Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the application.
Functions > User profile > my Stream
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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™”
You can customise APPS List (screen settings, etc.).
1.Display APPS List with APPS.
2.Select the icon for settings on APPS List with / / / and press OK to access.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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●● Setup menu items may be changed without notice.
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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
●● 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
■■Aerial
Terrestrial / cable terminal
RF cable
Terrestrial aerial / Cable
●● 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 =
●● For VIERA Link connections
Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Summary of VIERA Link
●● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
●● Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
●● Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected.
●● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ●● Use a fully wired SCART cable.
●● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
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●● It is recommended to connect DVB-via-IP server with the LAN cable.
■■Wired connection
ETHERNET terminal
LAN cable (Shielded)
●● 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
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●● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ●● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
●● DVB-via-IP function may not work properly depending on the network environment.
●● To confirm the current network settings
Network > Network settings > Network Status
●● For details of the connections, read the manual of the DVB-via-IP server.
●● Additional information for the servers may be found on the following website.
http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)
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. ●● You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly.
●● If TV Selection is not displayed, press TV to switch the mode.
3.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 with / and press OK to watch.
●● To sort channel names in alphabetical order
(red)
●● To change the category
(blue)
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■■To select a channel using information banner
1.Display information banner with if it is not displayed.
2.Select a channel with / 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 with / / / and press OK to access.
– The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.
3.Select View with / and press OK to watch. (DVB)
Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide
●● The postcode entry or update may be required depending on the country you select. Follow the on-screen instructions.
■■To watch pay-TV
●● For information of the encrypted channels
Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface
●● Consult the operator / broadcaster or CI module manufacturer for more information and conditions of the services.
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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 with / and press OK to change.
Current time
Features available / message meanings Bad signal:
Poor quality TV signal Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC:
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track
AD:
Audio Description service available
●● This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on screen.
Watching > For best audio > Audio Description
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Subtitle service available
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Teletext service available
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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 with / and press OK to access.
3)Set with / and press OK to store.
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●● To change the colour type of on-screen displays, set OSD Colour.
my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour
●● To display the introduction banner for the internet service
1)Display the menu with MENU.
2)Select Setup > Display Settings > Smart Banner with / and press OK to access.
3)Select On / Off with / and press OK to set.
Confirm or change the current status.
1.Display the option menu with OPTION.
2.Select one of the following items with / and press OK to access.
Voice Guidance Settings / 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 with / / / 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).
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This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
For DVB
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Multi Audio
Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if available).
●● This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
●● For DVB
Dual Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
●● For DVB
Sub Channel
Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available).
●● For DVB
Subtitle Language
Selects the language for subtitles (if available). ●● For DVB
Teletext Character Set
Sets the teletext language font.
Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set
Teletext Language
Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available). ●● For DVB
MPX
Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).
Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings
●● For Analogue
Volume Correction
Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.
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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 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).
●● Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.
Watching > Basic > Language
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Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images.
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.
Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW. ●● Press again to return to the current view.
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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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Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.
1.Display the menu with MENU.
2.Select Timer > Off Timer with / and press OK to access.
3.Select the time in 15-minute increments with / 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 displays on the information banner.
Watching > Basic > Information banner
●● When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen.
The TV can be eco-friendly using energy-saving functions.
The TV will automatically go 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.
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●● This function does not affect the recording.
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