Panasonic TX-49DSU501, TX-40DSU501, TX-40DS400E, TX-40DSU401, TX-40DS500ES Operating Instructions

TX-32DS600E

TX-24DS503E TX-32DS503E TX-40DS503E TX-49DS503E TX-55DS503E

TX-24DS500E TX-32DS500E TX-40DS500E TX-49DS500E TX-55DS500E

TX-32DS500ES TX-40DS500ES TX-49DS500ES

TX-40DS400E

TX-40DSU501 TX-49DSU501 TX-55DSU501

TX-40DSU401

English

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HELP

Home Screen

my Home Screen

•Information 11

•How to use 12

•Settings 13

•OSD Colour 15

APPS List

•Information 16

•How to use 17

•Settings 18

Watching

Basic

•Basic connection 19

•Selecting channel 23

•Information banner 25

•Option Menu 28

•Subtitle 30

•Last view 31

•Off Timer 32

•Energy saving functions 33

•Adjusting time 35

•Language 36

External equipment

•External connection 37

•Watching external input 40

•Operating with TV’s remote control 42

•HDMI features 44

•Valid input signals 46

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 47

•Ambient Sensor 48

•Aspect 49

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•Aspect Control Signal 51

•Basic settings 53

•Noise reduction settings 54

•Advanced Settings 55

•Option Settings 58

•Screen Settings 60

•Copy Adjustment 61

For best audio

•Sound mode 62

•Basic settings 63

•Volume settings 64

•Voice Guidance Settings 65

•Audio Description 66

•Advanced settings 67

TV Guide

•Using TV Guide 69

•Timer Programming [This feature is available depending on your model.]

72

Teletext

•Viewing Teletext 73

•Teletext mode 75

•Teletext Character Set 76

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 77

•Favourites Edit 78

•Channel List 80

•Auto Setup 82

•Manual Tuning 86

•Update Channel List 89

•New Channel Message 90

•Signal Condition 91

•Other settings 92

•Selectable satellites [This feature is available depending on your model.]

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93

Recording [This feature is available depending on your model.]

USB HDD setup

•Preparations 94

•Setting for USB HDD 96

Recording current programme

•One Touch Recording 98

•REW LIVE TV 99

Timer Programming

•Setting Timer Programming 101

•Editing Timer Programming 103

•Note 104

Technical information

•USB HDD 105

Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 106

•Selecting device / mode 108

•Network device 110

Photo mode

•Selecting file 111

•Viewing photo 112

•Sorting photos 113

•Using Slideshow 114

Video mode

•Selecting file 118

•Watching video 119

•Video Setup 121

•Audio output settings 123

Music mode

•Selecting file 124

•Playing music 125

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•Music Setup 126

Recorded TV mode [This feature is available depending on your model.]

•Selecting content 127

•Watching recorded TV 128

•Grouping content 130

•Deleting content 131

•Changing device 132

•Chapter List 133

•Audio output settings 134

Technical information

•Device handling caution 135

•USB devices 136

•Photo format 137

•Video format 138

•Music format 141

Network

Internet content

•Information 142

•Selecting internet content 143

•Note 144

DLNA

•In-House streaming 145

•Using DLNA 147

Network connections

•Internet connection 148

•DLNA connection 149

•Note 151

Network settings

•Network Connection 152

•Custom - Wireless 154

•Custom - Wired 157

•Custom - Wireless Access Point 159

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•Network Status 160

•my Home Cloud Settings 161

•VIERA Name 162

•TV Remote App Settings 163

•Network Link Settings 164

•File Sharing Settings 165

•Mirroring Settings 166

•Software Update 167

•New Software Message 168

Photos

•Selecting file 169

•Viewing photo 170

•Using Slideshow 171

Videos

•Selecting file 173

•Watching video 174

•Video Setup 176

•Audio output settings 178

Music

•Selecting file 179

•Playing music 180

•Music Setup 181

DIGA Recorder

•Controlling DIGA Recorder 182

Technical information

•Photo format 183

•Video format 184

•Music format 187

Functions

Mirroring

•How to use 188

•Mirroring Settings 189

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DVB-via-IP

•DVB-via-IP client connection 190

•DVB-via-IP Server Selection 192

•Note 194

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

•Summary of VIERA Link 195

•Preparations 200

•Easy playback 201

•Power on Link 202

•Power off Link 203

•Standby Power Save 204

•Intelligent Auto Standby 205

•VIERA Link Control 206

•Speaker Selection 208

•Note 209

Child Lock

•Using Child Lock 210

•PIN number 211

•Parental Rating 212

Data Service Application

•Using Data Service Application 213

•Cookie 214

•Note 215

Common Interface

•Caution 216

•Using Common Interface 217

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 218

Updating the TV Software

•Information 219

•Auto update 220

•Manual update 221

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Setting characters

•Using Numeric buttons 222

Keyboard

•Keyboard 223

Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 224

Picture

•Viewing Mode 226

•Basic settings 227

•Ambient Sensor 228

•Noise reduction settings 229

•Advanced Settings 230

•Option Settings 231

•Screen Settings 233

•Copy Adjustment 234

•Reset to Defaults 235

Sound

•Mode 236

•Basic settings 237

•Volume settings 238

•Voice Guidance Settings 239

•Audio Description 240

•Advanced settings 241

•Reset to Defaults 242

Network

•Network Connection 243

•Network Status 244

•my Home Cloud Settings 245

•VIERA Name 246

•TV Remote App Settings 247

•Network Link Settings 248

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•File Sharing Settings 249

•Mirroring Settings 250

•Other settings 251

Timer

•Off Timer 252

• Timer Programming [This feature is available depending on your model.]

•Time Zone 254

•Auto Standby 255

•No signal Power off 256

253

Setup

•Eco Navigation 257

•USB Device Setup 258

•Recording Setup [This feature is available depending on your model.]

•Child Lock 260

•Tuning Menu

•Language 264

•Display Settings 265

•Common Interface 267

•VIERA Link Settings 268

[This feature is available depending on your model.] 261

259

•Data Service Application 269

•System Menu 270

•Other Settings 271

Support

Help menu

•Using Help menu 272

FAQs

•Picture 273

•Digital TV 275

•Analogue TV 277

•Sound 278

•HDMI 279

•Network 280

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•Other 282

•Detailed information 284

Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 285

Licence

•Licence 286

OK Letters enclosed in brackets 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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This eHELP contains the pages for all models and some features are
not available on all models.

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Refer to a paper manual, actual menu in TV set, etc. to confirm your
model’s features.

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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)

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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.

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 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.

Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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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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OSD Colour

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > OSD Colour and press OK to access.

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

OSD Colour

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

Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays.

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

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APPS List

Information

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

■ APPS List

(Example)

= Note =

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APPS List is subject to change without notice.

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How to use

[Some features are not available on all models.]

You can access special features such as internet content, network content,
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 and press OK to access.

Internet content

Network > Internet content

Netflix

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You can also access the service pressing NETFLIX.

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

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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 =

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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.

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

■ 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

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■ Aerial

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

Terrestrial aerial / Cable

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For DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue

■ 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

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HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Set top box

Satellite dish

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial / Cable

= Note =

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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

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Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

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

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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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Use a fully wired SCART cable.

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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct 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

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Selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.

2. 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 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 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

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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

Display information banner with .

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Also appears when changing a channel.
(Example)

Channel position and name

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

, , , )

Programme

Start time / End time (except Analogue)

Channel position, etc. (Analogue)

Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue)

Category

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To change the category (DVB)

1) Display the category list with

(blue).

2) Select the category and press OK to change.

Current time

Features available / message meanings

Bad signal:

Poor quality TV signal

Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC:

Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track

AD:

Audio Description service available

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This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by providing an
additional audio track to describe events on screen.

Watching > For best audio > Audio Description

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Subtitle service available

:

Teletext service available

:

Multiple audio available

:

Multiple video available

:

Multiple audio and video available

Stereo, Mono:

Audio mode

:

Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available

Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application

1 – 90:

Off Timer remaining time

Watching > Basic > Off Timer

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To confirm another tuned channel

/

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To watch the channel listed in the banner

OK

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Information on the next programme (DVB)

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Extra information (DVB)

– Press again to hide the banner.

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To hide the banner

EXIT

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

Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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To display the introduction banner for the internet service

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Smart Banner and press OK to

access.

3) Select On / Off and press OK to set.

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Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

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

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

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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).

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For DVB

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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 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).

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

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For DVB

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Dual Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available).

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For DVB

Sub Channel

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

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For DVB

Subtitle Language

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

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

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For DVB

Teletext Character Set

Sets the teletext language font.

Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set

Teletext Language

Selects between alternative teletext languages (if available).

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

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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 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).

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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.

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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

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)

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

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The remaining time is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.

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

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Energy saving functions

[Some features are not available on all models.]

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

The TV goes 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.

= Note =

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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.

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Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this
function and time-count resets.

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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.

■ 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.

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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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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.

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

set to Set to Eco.

■ Radio Mode

Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is
selected.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Radio Mode and press OK to access.

3. Select the time and press OK to set.

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

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Sound is active even if the screen is turned 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

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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).

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To display subtitles

Watching > Basic > Subtitle

Preferred Teletext

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

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External equipment

External connection

[Some features are not available on all models.]

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.

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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

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Use HDMI2 to connect the TV to an amplifier which has ARC (Audio
Return Channel) function.

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■ AV devices

AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals

Component cables

DVD Player

AV2 (VIDEO) terminals

Composite cables

Camcorder / Game equipment

■ USB devices

USB port

USB cable

USB HDD, etc.

= Note =

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

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

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You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.

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■ Listening with external speakers

DIGITAL AUDIO

Optical digital audio cable

Amplifier with speaker system

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To enjoy multi-channel sound from external equipment (e.g. Dolby Digital

5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For information about the
connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.

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To select the sound output to adjust volume, set Speaker Setting.

Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

■ Headphones

Headphone jack

M3 stereo mini plug

Headphones

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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 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.)

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TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when
playback starts.

– Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.

– This function is also available for HDMI connections when VIERA Link

is set to On.

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” > Easy playback

– When input mode is not switched automatically, perform as above or

check the setup of the equipment.

●

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

●

You can select COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2.

●

You can label or skip each input mode. Skipped inputs will not be
displayed when AV is pressed. (Input Labels)

●

The remote control is capable of operating the content or external
equipment.

Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control

●

To return to TV mode

TV

= Note =

●

If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9.

●

For details, read the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.

■ 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.

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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

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

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

■ 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.

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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.

= Note =

●

Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.

●

The codes may be reset to defaults if batteries are replaced.

●

Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment.

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HDMI features

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital
consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality
sound by connecting the TV 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

●

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

■ 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 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”.

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●

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 Noise Reduction

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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).

14:9:

Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion.

Just:

Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at right and
left edges.

4:3:

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

Zoom:

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

4:3 Full:

Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen.

●

For HD (High definition) signals

Sidecut Just:

Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen. Stretching is
only noticeable at right and left edges.

●

For HD (High definition) signals

Sidecut Zoom:

Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion.

●

For HD (High definition) signals

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= Note =

●

Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen to use this function
completely.

●

Aspect mode can be memorised separately for SD (Standard definition)
and HD (High definition) signals.

●

Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service.

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Aspect Control Signal

[Some features are not available on all models.]

Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal”. (Widescreen signal,
Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal)

In Auto mode, aspect mode will appear in the top left of the screen if a
Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART (pin8) / HDMI
terminal is found. The aspect switches to the appropriate ratio.

Watching > For best picture > Aspect

■ Available conditions

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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AV1 (SCART) terminal / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals

●

Valid input signal format:

PAL

SECAM

PAL 525/60

M.NTSC

NTSC

: Control signal through SCART (pin 8) / HDMI terminal only

AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals (WSS only)

●

Valid input signal format:

625 (576) / 50i, 50p

Invalid input signal format:

525 (480) / 60i, 60p

750 (720) / 60p, 50p

1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i

HDMI terminal

●

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

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.

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Noise reduction settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction / MPEG Noise Reduction 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 Noise Reduction

(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 / 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.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items for Contrast Control Setting.

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■ 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.

Reset to Defaults

Resets White Balance to the default settings.

■ 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.

Reset to Defaults

Resets Colour Management to the default settings.

■ Gamma

Gamma

Switches the gamma curve.

●

Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Resets Gamma to the default settings.

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■ 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

(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

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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

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 / H-Size / 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

H-Size

Switches horizontal picture size.

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 / Speech / 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.

Speech:

Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc.

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

●

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

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

(On / Off)

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

●

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 Setting / Headphone Volume / Auto Gain Control / Volume
Correction / Speaker Distance to Wall

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Speaker Setting

(TV Speaker / Headphones / Off)

Selects the sound output to adjust volume. Set to Off when using the external
speakers.

●

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

Headphone Volume

Adjusts the volume of headphones.

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.

Speaker Distance to Wall

(Up to 30cm / Over 30cm)

Compensates for the low frequency sound due to the distance between the
speakers and the wall.

●

If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, Up to 30cm is
recommended.

●

If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, Over 30cm is
recommended.

●

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

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Voice Guidance Settings

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.

= 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.

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.

●

For DVB

Volume

Adjusts the volume for Audio Description.

●

For DVB

Speakers

(Mix / Standard)

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

●

For DVB

Headphones

(Mix / Standard)

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

●

For DVB

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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 / 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 Digital Plus,
HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, MPEG.

Multichannel:

The priority is given to multi-channel audio track.

Stereo:

The priority is given to stereo (2ch) audio track.

MPEG:

The priority is given to MPEG.

●

Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are the methods of coding digital
signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2ch) audio,
these signals can be multi-channel audio.

●

HE-AAC is a perceptual coding method used to compress digital audio for
efficient storage and transmission.

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●

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

●

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 Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC multi-channel are output
as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM.

PCM:

Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

●

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

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. Available menu items are displayed on
your TV screen.]

TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing

of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over
the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster).

1. Select the mode with TV.

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

2. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

●

Press again to change the layout. (Landscape / Portrait)

– View Landscape to see several channels.

– View Portrait to see one channel by time.

●

You can select the default screen when pressing GUIDE. (Default Guide)

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Default Guide and press OK to
access.

3) Select Channel List / TV Guide and press OK to set.

TV Guide:

Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) is available.

Channel List:

The channel list appears instead of EPG.

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(Example)

TV screen

Date

Time

Programme

D (DVB-T) / A (Analogue)

Channel position and name

●

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)

●

To the next day

(green)

●

To view a channel list of the selected type

1) Display the type list with

(yellow).

2) Select the type and press OK to view.

●

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.

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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 Edit.

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit

●

To view more details of the programme

1) Select the programme.

2) Press

to view.

– Press again to return to TV Guide.

●

To exit TV Guide

EXIT

= Note =

●

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.

●

DVB-T and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide
screen. D and A may be displayed to distinguish DVB-T and Analogue
channels. There is no programme listings for Analogue channels.

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Timer Programming [This feature is available depending on your model.]

[Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.]

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.

●

You can also set a timer event pressing .

●

To check / change / cancel a timer event

Recording > Timer Programming > Editing Timer Programming

●

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

●

To return to TV Guide

BACK/RETURN

●

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.

●

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

from TV Guide.

= Note =

●

Not valid in Analogue

●

Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is

received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider.

●

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

●

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.

●

Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcaster).

●

Current / sub page numbers are displayed on the top left of the screen.

●

Time / date is displayed on the top right of the screen.

●

Colour bar is displayed on the bottom of the screen.

2. Select the page with Cursor buttons, Numeric buttons or
(coloured buttons).

●

To adjust contrast

1) Press MENU three times to display Contrast.

2) Adjust and press OK to set.

●

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.

●

Call up the page stored on (blue). (List mode)

●

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.

●

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.

●

The stored page number changes to white.

●

To change stored pages

1) Press

2) Enter a new page number with Numeric buttons.

3) Press and hold OK.

(coloured buttons) while the page is displayed.

(coloured buttons) to change.

■ View sub page

The number of sub pages is displayed on the top of the screen. Press /
to view sub page. (Only when teletext has more than one page.)

●

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

●

Searching may take time while you are watching TV.

●

To view a specific sub page

1) Press MENU.

2) Press

3) Enter the 4-digit number (e.g. P6, press

(blue).

).

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Teletext mode

Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcaster.

●

The features may vary depending on the 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.

●

Fast overview of the teletext information available

●

Easy to use step-by-step selection of the topical subject

●

Page status information on the bottom of the screen

●

Available page up / down

(red) / (green)

●

To select among subject blocks

(blue)

●

To select next subject within the subject block

(yellow)

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

■ 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

●

The menu name varies depending on the TV mode.

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

Favourites Edit / Channel List / Auto Setup / Manual Tuning / Update
Channel List / Favourite Network / New Channel Message / Service
Replacement / Signal Condition / Attenuator / Add TV Signal

●

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

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Favourites Edit

■ List favourite DVB channels

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

Favourites 1 to 4).

The favourites lists are available from Category in the information banner and
the TV Guide screen.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

1. Select Favourites Edit and press OK to access.

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

●

appears when the channel is encrypted.

●

To display other favourites

(green)

●

To sort channel names in alphabetical order

(red)

●

To change the category

(blue)

3. Press OK to add it to favourites list.

●

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.

■ Edit DVB favourites list

You can edit the favourites list while the cursor is on the channel in the
favourites list.

●

To move the channel

1) Select the channel.

2) Press

(green).

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3) Select the new position with Cursor buttons.

4) Press (green) to store.

●

To delete the channel

1) Select the channel.

2) Press

– Press

●

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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Channel List

[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 and press OK to access.

●

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)

●

To delete all channels

(yellow)

●

To add channel

1) Select a channel from Channels Found.

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

●

To sort channel names in alphabetical order in Channels Found

(red)

●

To add all channels (if available)

(yellow)

●

To change the category of Channels Found

(blue)

2. Press BACK/RETURN and OK to store.

●

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.

Settings > Setup > Other Settings

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■ 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)

●

To reveal all channels (if available)

(yellow)

■ Edit Analogue Channels

●

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)

●

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 =

●

If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable in Analogue, edit VCR.

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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.

●

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

●

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 8 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 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.

●

Scan Mode

Full:

Scans the whole frequency range.

Quick:

Scans the suitable frequency for the selected satellite.

●

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.)

●

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

■ 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)

●

Scan Mode

Full:

Scans the whole frequency range.

Quick:

Scans the suitable frequency in your country.

●

Normally set Frequency, Symbol Rate and Network ID to Auto. If Auto
is not displayed or if necessary, enter each value specified by your
cable provider with Numeric buttons.

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●

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.)

●

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.

1) Select a server and press OK to set.

2) Select Search Channels and press OK to access.

4. Select a search mode and press OK to access.

5. Set Client Settings.

1) Select Client Settings and press OK to access.

2) Select Unicast Environment / Multicast Environment and press OK to

set.

●

Select Unicast Environment to use in a home network.

●

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

3) Select Server List and press OK to access.

6. Select Search Channels and press OK to access.

7. Set DVB-via-IP Search Mode and press OK to start Auto Setup. (Settings
are made automatically.)

●

Set DVB-via-IP Satellite Configuration to tune DVB-S channels.

●

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.

●

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

●

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.

■ 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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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

●

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 Favourites Edit,

Channel List, 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 =

●

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

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New Channel Message

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

●

When a notification message appears, you can perform Update Channel

List pressing OK.

●

Not valid in 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

●

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

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)

Sets the antenna system to use plural LNBs for receiving several satellites.

●

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.

●

Allows you to add any TV mode which was skipped during initial Auto

Setup.

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Selectable satellites [This feature is available depending on your model.]

■ Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S

channels

To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local
dealer.

Also please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details.

●

Intelsat at 85.2° East

●

Hot Bird at 13° East

●

ABS 1 at 75° East

●

Express at 53° East

●

Intelsat at 45° East

●

Turksat at 42° East

●

Express at 40° East

●

Hellas at 39° East

●

Eutelsat at 36° East

●

Eutelsat at 33° East

●

Astra at 28.2° East

●

Arabsat at 26° East

●

Eutelsat at 25.5° East

●

Astra at 23.5° East

●

Eutelsat at 21.5° East

●

Astra at 19.2° East

●

Eutelsat at 16° East

●

Eutelsat at 10° East

●

Eutelsat at 9° East

●

Eutelsat at 7° East

●

Astra at 4.8° East

●

Thor at 0.8° West /
Intelsat at 1° West

●

Amos at 4° West

●

Eutelsat at 5° West

●

Eutelsat at 7° West

●

Eutelsat at 8° West

●

Eutelsat at 12.5° West

●

Telstar at 15° West

●

NSS at 22° West

●

Intelsat at 24.5° West

●

Hispasat at 30° West

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Recording [This feature is available depending on your model.]

USB HDD setup

Preparations

[Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.]

You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and
enjoy playing back in various ways.

●

Prepare the USB HDD for the exclusive use of recording with this TV.

●

Be sure to connect the USB HDD to the mains socket.

●

To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV, perform Safely remove USB
in USB Device Setup.

Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD

●

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

USB port

USB cable

USB HDD

Mains socket

= Caution =

●

All data in the USB HDD will be erased in the following cases:

– When formatting the USB HDD with this TV

Recording > USB HDD setup > Setting for USB HDD

– When formatting the USB HDD to use on PC, etc.

●

When the TV is repaired due to a malfunction, you may have to format
the USB HDD again with this TV to use it. (All data will be erased after
formatting.)

●

To use the USB HDD with your PC after recording with this TV, format it
again on your PC. (Special operations or tools may be necessary to format
on your PC. For details, read the manual of the USB HDD.)

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●

The data recorded on the USB HDD with this TV can only be played back
on this TV. You cannot play back its content with another TV (including the
TV of the same model number) or any equipment.

●

Do not turn the TV off, pull out the mains plug or remove the USB HDD
during operation (formatting, recording, etc.). Doing so may cause
malfunction of the device or damage the recorded data. (An electric
outage may also be a cause of malfunction.)

= Note =

●

Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded on the USB HDD.

●

The data broadcasting (MHEG, etc.), radio broadcasting are not recorded,
and also the recording function does not work during the period without
any signal.

●

Not all the programmes can be recorded depending on the broadcaster
and service provider.

●

Depending on the network condition, recording function may not work
properly in DVB-via-IP.

●

You cannot copy the recorded TV programmes of the USB HDD.

●

For details of the USB HDD

Recording > Technical information > USB HDD

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Setting for USB HDD

[Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.]

Format and set up the USB HDD with this TV in order to use it for recording.

All the USB devices recognised as a mass storage device are listed.

●

Please note that USB HDD will be formatted and all data in it will be
erased after this setup.

●

Before setting, connect the USB HDD and be sure to turn on the USB
HDD.

Recording > USB HDD setup > Preparations

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > USB Device Setup and press OK to access.

3. Select the USB HDD for recording and press OK to start setup.

●

Some USB HDD may not be displayed.

●

To display information of the highlighted device

4. When the caution and confirmation screen for using USB HDD is
displayed, select Yes and press OK to proceed.

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

●

The name for the USB HDD is created automatically. If you want to edit
the name, select Yes.

1) Enter characters with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons, and press

OK to set.

2) Press BACK/RETURN to store.

6. When a confirmation screen to enable USB HDD for recording is
displayed, select Yes and press OK to set.

●

Mode of the USB HDD

: The USB HDD is available for recording / playing back.

: The USB HDD is available for playing back.

●

To change the mode

OK

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●

To edit USB HDD name

(green)

●

To format

(red)

●

To remove the USB HDD safely from the TV

(yellow)

= Note =

●

You cannot change the settings for the USB HDD while recording is in
progress.

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Recording current programme

One Touch Recording

[Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.]

Records the current programme to the USB HDD immediately.

●

Confirm the remote control code is “73”.

Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > One Touch Recording and press OK to
access.

3. Select the maximum recording time 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 (minutes) and
press OK to set.

■ To start One Touch Recording

Press to start.

●

Other channels cannot be selected while recording is in progress.

■ To stop recording in progress

Press to stop.

■ To play back or delete the recorded content

Recorded TV programmes can be played back in Media Player.

1. Display icons of the feature with APPS.

2. Select Recorded TV and press OK to access.

Media Player > Recorded TV mode

●

Even if One Touch Recording is in progress, you can play back all the
content. (Depending on the USB HDD, playback may not be possible or
the recording may not work properly during playback.)

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REW LIVE TV

[Available menu items are displayed on your TV screen.]

Records the current programme to the USB HDD constantly within the
maximum recordable time.

●

Confirm the remote control code is “73”.

Watching > External equipment > Operating with TV’s remote control

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV and press OK to access.

3. Select Auto to start REW LIVE TV.

●

When you select Auto, recording will start automatically.

●

This recording may not start if another recording is in progress, TV signal
condition is bad or there are no images displayed.

■ To operate REW LIVE TV

●

To pause

●

To search backward (up to 90 minutes)

●

After pausing or searching backward, the following buttons are available
for operation.

: Search backward

: Search forward

: Return to the current programme

OK : Playback / Pause

: Search backward / Search forward

: Pause / Resume

: Playback

: Return to the current programme

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■ To stop REW LIVE TV

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Recording Setup > REW LIVE TV and press OK to access.

3. Select Off to stop REW LIVE TV.

●

If you stop REW LIVE TV, the recorded content for REW LIVE TV will be
deleted.

●

REW LIVE TV is stopped and the recorded content is deleted

automatically in the following conditions: (Even if REW LIVE TV stops for
the following conditions, as long as the setting is Auto, a new recording
starts automatically in a condition that makes the recording available.)

– Other channels selected

– Locked channel selected

– Invalid channel selected

– No TV signal

– External input selected

– When the full-screen application (TV Guide, Media Player, eHELP, etc.)

is launched

– When the TV enters Standby or is turned off

– When another recording starts

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