Panasonic TX-65AX802B, TX-58AX802B, TX-50AX802B User Manual

TX-50AX802B

TX-58AX802B

TX-65AX802B

e

HELP

English

my Home Screen

my Home Screen

•Information 12

•How to use 13

•Settings 14

•OSD Colour 16

APPS List

•Information 16

•How to use 17

•Settings 18

Watching

Basic

•Satellite connection 19

•Basic connection 20

•Selecting channel 23

•Information banner 25

•Option Menu 27

•Subtitle 29

•Last view 30

•Off Timer 30

•Energy saving functions 31

•Adjusting time 33

•Language 33

4K resolution

•4K compatible equipment 35

•PC 35

•HDMI4 HDCP Setting 36

•DisplayPort Settings 36

•Valid 4K format 37

External equipment

•External connection 38

•Watching external input 41

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•Operating with TV’s remote control 44

•HDMI features 46

•Terminal information 48

•Valid input signals 49

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 51

•Ambient Sensor 52

•Aspect 53

•Aspect Control Signal 54

•Basic settings 56

•Noise reduction settings 58

•Advanced Settings 59

•Option Settings 63

•Screen Settings 65

•Lock Settings 67

•Copy Adjustment 67

For best audio

•Sound mode 68

•Basic settings 69

•Volume settings 71

•Voice Guidance Settings 72

•Audio Description 73

•Advanced settings 74

TV Guide

•Using TV Guide 77

•Timer Programming 80

•Guide link programming 81

Teletext

•Digital text service 82

•Viewing Teletext 83

•Teletext mode 85

•Teletext Character Set 86

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3D

•Note 87

•3D Eyewear - Functions 88

•3D Eyewear - Registration 90

•3D Eyewear - Replacing battery 91

•Viewing 3D 92

•3D Mode Selection 93

•3D Settings 94

•Source image format 96

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 98

•Favourites Edit 98

•Channel List 101

•Regional Channel Edit 102

•Auto Setup 103

•Channel Sorting by Region 105

•Manual Tuning 105

•Update Channel List 106

•New Channel Message 106

•Signal Condition 107

•Add New Channels 107

Recording

USB HDD setup

•Preparations 108

•Setting for USB HDD 109

Recording current programme

•One Touch Recording 111

•Rewind LIVE TV 112

Timer Programming

•Setting Timer Programming 114

•Editing Timer Programming 116

•Remote recording 117

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•Note 118

Technical information

•USB HDD 119

Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 120

•Selecting device / mode 122

•Network device 124

•Sharing file 125

Photo mode

•Selecting file 126

•Viewing photo 127

•Sorting photos 127

•Multi Shot 3D 128

•Using Slideshow 129

Video mode

•Selecting file 132

•Watching video 133

•Video Setup 134

•Audio output settings 135

Recorded TV mode

•Selecting content 137

•Watching recorded TV 138

•Grouping contents 139

•Deleting content 139

•Changing device 140

•Chapter List 140

•Audio output settings 141

Music mode

•Selecting file 142

•Playing music 142

•Music Setup 143

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Technical information

•Device handling caution 144

•SD Card 144

•USB devices 145

•Photo format 146

•Video format 147

•Music format 150

Network

Internet content

•Information 151

•Selecting internet content 152

•Note 153

DLNA

•Information 154

•Using DLNA 157

Network connections

•Internet connection 159

•DLNA connection 160

•Note 162

Network settings

•Network Connection 163

•Custom - Wireless 164

•Custom - Wired 167

•Custom - Wireless Access Point 168

•Network Status 169

•my Home Cloud Settings 169

•VIERA Name 170

•TV Remote App Settings 170

•Network Link Settings 172

•TV Anywhere Settings 173

•File Sharing Settings 173

•Software Update 174

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•New Software Message 174

Photos

•Selecting file 175

•Viewing photo 176

•Using Slideshow 176

Videos

•Selecting file 178

•Watching video 179

•Video Setup 180

•Audio output settings 181

Music

•Selecting file 183

•Playing music 184

•Music Setup 185

DIGA Recorder

•Controlling DIGA Recorder 186

Technical information

•Photo format 187

•Video format 187

•Music format 190

Functions

User profile

•Information 192

•Settings 192

•my Stream 194

Info Bar

•Information 195

•Settings 196

•Human activity sensor 197

Built-in Camera

•Using built-in Camera 198

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Voice Control

•Preparations 199

•How to use 200

Touch Pad Controller

•Information 201

•My button 201

•Settings 202

Multi Window

•Information 203

•How to use 204

•Note 206

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

•Summary of VIERA Link 207

•Preparations 211

•Easy playback 212

•Power on Link 212

•Power off Link 212

•Standby Power Save 212

•Intelligent Auto Standby 212

•VIERA Link Control 213

•Speaker Selection 214

•Note 215

Child Lock

•Using Child Lock 216

•PIN number 217

•Parental Rating 217

Common Interface

•Caution 218

•Using Common Interface 219

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 220

Updating the TV Software

•Information 221

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•Auto update 221

•Manual update 222

Setting characters

•Using Numeric buttons 223

Bluetooth devices

•Bluetooth Setup 224

Keyboard

•Keyboard 225

Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 226

Picture

•Viewing Mode 228

•Basic settings 228

•Ambient Sensor 230

•Noise reduction settings 231

•Advanced Settings 231

•Option Settings 231

•Screen Settings 234

•3D Settings 235

•Lock Settings 236

•Copy Adjustment 236

•Reset to Defaults 236

Sound

•Mode 237

•Basic settings 237

•Volume settings 238

•Voice Guidance Settings 239

•Audio Description 240

•Advanced settings 241

•Reset to Defaults 242

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Network

•Network Connection 243

•Network Status 243

•my Home Cloud Settings 243

•VIERA Name 243

•TV Remote App Settings 243

•Network Link Settings 243

•TV Anywhere Settings 243

•File Sharing Settings 244

•Other settings 244

Timer

•Off Timer 245

•Timer Programming 245

•Time Zone 245

•Auto Standby 245

•No signal Power off 245

Setup

•Eco Navigation 246

•Voice Control Settings 246

•User Settings 246

•Info Bar Settings 246

•TV Guide Settings 246

•USB Device Setup 246

•Recording Setup 246

•VIERA Touch Pad Controller 247

•Bluetooth Setup 247

•Child Lock 247

•Tuning Menu 247

•Language 249

•Display Settings 250

•HDMI4 HDCP Setting 252

•DisplayPort Settings 252

•VIERA Link Settings 252

•System Menu 253

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•Other Settings 254

Support

FAQs

•Picture 255

•Digital TV 257

•Analogue TV 258

•Sound 259

•3D 260

•HDMI 261

•Network 262

•Other 263

Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 265

Information

•Using Help menu 266

Optional accessories

•3D Eyewear 267

•Wall-hanging bracket 267

Licence

•Licence 268

OK Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.

Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.

References in this eHELP

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

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my Home Screen

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.

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Settings

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

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To watch full-screen TV

1) Select the TV viewer with

/ / / .

(Example)

2) Press OK to watch.
(Example)

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Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.

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Settings

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

■ Home Screen Selection

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

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

Full Screen TV:

Displays full-screen TV.

Free Digital TV Screen:

Displays the TV and Digital TV streaming services (if available). (UK
only)

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 built-in Camera and Voice Control function, this TV recognises
your face / voice and displays the registered Home Screen.

●

Say “my Home Screen” into the microphone of the Touch Pad Controller to
use this function.

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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

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For details of the built-in Camera

Functions > Built-in Camera > Using built-in Camera

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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 =

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

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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

Network > Network connections

Network > Network settings

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

Network > Network settings > Software Update

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OSD Colour

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Set with

OSD Colour

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

Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays.

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

/ and press OK to store.

/ and press OK

APPS List

Information

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

■ APPS List

(Example)

= Note =

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APPS List is subject to change without notice.

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How to use

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

1. Display APPS List with APPS.
(Example)

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To exit APPS List

EXIT

2. Select an icon of the features with

Internet contents

Network > Internet content

my Stream

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Provides recommended contents (TV programme, internet content,
etc.).

●

You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully.

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Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the application.

Functions > User profile > my Stream

Media Player

Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode

Recorded TV

Media Player > Recorded TV mode

Media Server

/ / / and press OK to access.

Network > DLNA > Using DLNA

VIERA Link

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

Multi Window

Functions > Multi Window

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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 with
to access.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

●

Setup menu items may be changed without notice.

/ / / and press OK

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Watching

Basic

Satellite connection

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

●

For Freesat, Other Sat. / Satellite

■ Dual Tuner

Connect the both of satellite IN 1 / IN 2 terminals to the satellite dish, and you
can watch or record 2 satellite programmes simultaneously, etc.

Satellite IN 1 / IN 2 terminals

Satellite cables

Satellite dish

■ Single Tuner

Connect the satellite IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish.

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Watching or recording 2 satellite programmes simultaneously, etc. are not
available.

Satellite IN 1 terminal

Satellite cable

Satellite dish

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= Note =

●

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

●

The Freesat channel uses Astra2 at 28.2° East and Eurobird1 at 28.5°
East satellites. To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, consult
your Freesat registered dealer. (UK only)

●

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

●

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.

●

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

Basic connection

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

■ Aerial

Terrestrial terminal

RF cable

Terrestrial aerial

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For DVB, Analogue

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■ DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

– AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the

TV.

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■ DVD Recorder (VCR) / Cable TV box

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Cable TV box

Terrestrial aerial / Cable

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

– AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the

TV.

RF cable / SCART cable

Terrestrial terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

= Note =

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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.

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●

Use a fully wired SCART cable.

●

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

Selecting channel

1. Display TV Selection with TV.

2. Select the mode with

/ and press OK to set.

Freesat (UK only) / DVB / Analogue / Other Sat. (UK only) / Satellite

(Ireland only)

●

Other Sat. is displayed if Auto Setup is completed for Other Sat.

channels.

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Auto Setup

●

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.

●

Freesat channel position numbers are in the 100 - 999 and 0100 - 0999
ranges. DVB and Other Sat. / Satellite channel position begin from
number 1 upward. Analogue channel position numbers are in the 0 - 99
range.

■ To select a channel using information banner

1. Display information banner with

2. Select a channel with

/ and press OK to watch while the banner is

displayed.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

if it is not displayed.

■ To select a channel using TV Guide

1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

2. Select the current programme with
access.

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

3. Select View with

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

/ and press OK to watch. (DVB)

/ / / and press OK to

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■ To select the type of channel list

Automatically selects all channels or favourites list in the information banner
when the TV is turned on.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Other Settings > Power on Channel List with
press OK to access.

3. Select All Channel List / Last with

/ and press OK to set.

/ and

■ To watch pay-TV

●

For information of the encrypted channels

Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface

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

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Information banner

Display information banner with .

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Also appears when changing a channel.
(Example)

Channel position and name

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

, , )

Programme

Start time / End time (except Analogue)

Channel position, etc. (Analogue)

Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue)

All DVB Channels / All Freesat Channels / All Other Sat. Channels /

All Satellite Channels / All Analogue Channels / Favourites

●

Press (blue) to switch. (DVB / Other Sat. / Satellite)

●

To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit

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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Also in :

Same programme available as HD broadcast

●

To display the extra information for details

●

UK only

STTL:

Subtitle service available

TEXT:

Text service available

Multi Audio:

Multiple audio available

Stereo, Mono, NICAM:

Audio mode

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

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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 with

/ and press

OK to access.

3) Select On / Off with

●

To change the type of channel banner

/ and press OK to set.

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner & TV Guide Selection with

/ and press OK to access.

3) Select Freetime / Panasonic with

/ and press OK to set.

– For DVB / Freesat (UK only)

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AD, STTL, TEXT, Multi Audio indications are displayed as available

on particular programmes, but may not be available for all individual
programmes being broadcast. Display the extra information to confirm
availability of these functions.

Option Menu

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 Audio / Monaural Audio / Sub
Channel / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language /
NICAM / 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

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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

●

To adjust the volume for Audio Description

Watching > For best audio > Audio Description

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Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode

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.

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For DVB

●

Multi Audio / AD is displayed instead of Multi Audio. (Ireland only)

Monaural Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available).

●

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

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Not valid in Analogue

Sub Channel

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

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For Other Sat. (UK only)

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For Satellite (Ireland only)

Subtitle Language

Selects the language in which subtitles should appear (if available).

●

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

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Not valid in Analogue

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Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode

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Teletext Character Set

Sets the teletext language font.

Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set

●

Ireland only

Teletext Language

Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).

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For DVB / Satellite (Ireland only)

NICAM

Switches NICAM sound (if available).

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

●

For Analogue

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Subtitle

■ Freesat, DVB or Other Sat. / Satellite

Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.

●

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

– Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with

digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).

– Ireland only

●

Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.

/ and press OK to set.

/

Watching > Basic > Language

– Ireland only

■ Analogue

Display subtitles with STTL.

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Hide subtitles with EXIT.

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= Note =

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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.

●

This is the same as switching to analogue teletext service and selecting
“P888” (subtitle service).

Watching > Teletext > Viewing Teletext

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Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode

Last view

Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with last view
button.

●

Press again to return to the current view.

= Note =

●

Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition.

●

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

Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Off Timer with

3. Select the time in 15-minute increments with

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.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to set.

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Energy saving functions

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

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

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Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco.

●

Off Timer is active.

Watching > Basic > Off Timer

●

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

●

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

No signal Power off is set to On.

= Note =

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This function does not affect the recording.

■ Auto Standby

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Auto Standby with

3. Select On / Off with

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

Auto Standby

(On / Off)

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

●

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

●

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

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■ No signal Power off

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > No signal Power off with

3. Select On / Off with

No signal Power off

(On / Off)

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

●

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

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

■ Eco Navigation

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

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

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

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Eco Navigation with

3. Select Set to Eco with

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

set to Set to Eco.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

■ Radio Mode

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

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Radio Mode with
to access.

3. Select the time with

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

●

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

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK

●

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

MUTE to turn the screen on.

●

Not valid in Analogue

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Adjusting time

Adjusts the time data.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Time Zone with

3. Set with

●

The time data will be corrected based on GMT.

●

Ireland only

/ and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

Language

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Language with

3. Select one of the following items with

Preferred Multi Audio / Preferred Audio 1 / 2 / Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 /
Preferred Subtitles / Preferred Teletext

4. Set with

/ and press OK to store.

Preferred Multi Audio

(English / Welsh / Gaelic / Irish)

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on
the broadcaster).

●

UK only

Preferred Audio 1 / 2

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

●

Ireland only

Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2

Selects the first and second preferred language for digital channel subtitles
(depending on the broadcaster).

●

Ireland only

●

To display subtitles

Watching > Basic > Subtitle

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Preferred Subtitles

(English / Welsh / Gaelic / Irish)

Selects the preferred language for digital channel subtitles (depending on the
broadcaster).

●

To display subtitles

Watching > Basic > Subtitle

●

provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with subtitles (depending

on the broadcaster).

●

UK only

Preferred Teletext

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

●

Ireland only

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4K resolution

4K compatible equipment

You can watch the contents of 4K format that have twice the horizontal and
vertical resolution of the 1080p signal.

●

For valid 4K format

Watching > 4K resolution > Valid 4K format

●

Connect the 4K compatible equipment to HDMI4 using a 4K compatible
cable and you can watch contents of 4K format.

■ 4K compatible equipment

HDMI4 terminal

HDMI cable

4K compatible equipment

●

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

●

Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

PC

■ PC

DisplayPort™

DisplayPort cable

PC

●

Please use DisplayPort 1.2 compliant cable. In some case using
DisplayPort 1.2 NON-compliant cable or mini DisplayPort connector
adaptor, there will be malfunctions that TV couldn’t display higher
resolution (e.g. 4K).

●

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

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●

To select the signal stream, set DisplayPort Settings.

Watching > 4K resolution > DisplayPort Settings

HDMI4 HDCP Setting

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > HDMI4 HDCP Setting with

3. Set with

/ and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

HDMI4 HDCP Setting

(2.2 / 1.4)

Select a version of HDCP according to the content you watch.

●

HDCP is a technology of copy protection for digital audio / video contents.

●

For HDMI4 terminal

DisplayPort Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > DisplayPort Settings > Stream Setting with
press OK to access.

3. Set with

/ and press OK to store.

/ and

Stream Setting

(Auto / Single Stream)

Selects DisplayPort signal stream.

Auto:

Automatically selects the signal stream for multi stream.

Single Stream:

For single stream

●

For DisplayPort input

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Valid 4K format

■ Valid 4K format (HDMI4 / DisplayPort)

4K UHD

●

3 840 × 2 160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)

– Aspect is fixed to 16:9.

DCI 4K

●

4 096 × 2 160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)

– Actual resolution is 3 840 × 2 160p.

– Selectable aspect is 16:9, H Full or V Full.

= Note =

●

The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

●

3D content of 4K format is not supported.

●

The broadcast of 4K format is not supported.

●

For details of aspect

Watching > For best picture > Aspect

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External equipment

External connection

These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to
various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions
for each piece of equipment.

●

For basic connection

Watching > Basic > Basic connection

●

To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology

Functions > Bluetooth devices

●

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

■ HDMI equipment

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Recorder / Player / 3D compatible player / Cable TV box / Camcorder /

Amplifier with speaker system

= Note =

●

Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

●

For VIERA Link connections

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

●

Use HDMI2 or HDMI4 for connecting an amplifier and match the output
setting in ARC Output in the Sound menu. This connection is applicable
when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

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■ AV devices

AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals

Component cables

– AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when

connecting to the TV.

DVD Player

Composite cables

– AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when

connecting to the TV.

Camcorder / Game equipment

■ USB devices

USB port

USB cable

USB HDD

= Note =

●

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

●

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

●

Use USB 3 port for connecting the USB HDD.

●

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.

●

Additional information for the devices may be on the following website.

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

■ PC

DisplayPort™

DisplayPort cable

PC

●

Please use DisplayPort 1.2 compliant cable. In some case using
DisplayPort 1.2 NON-compliant cable or mini DisplayPort connector
adaptor, there will be malfunctions that TV couldn’t display higher
resolution (e.g. 4K).

●

To select the signal stream, set DisplayPort Settings.

Watching > 4K resolution > DisplayPort Settings

■ To listen with speakers

DIGITAL AUDIO

Optical digital audio cable

Amplifier with speaker system

●

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

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

●

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

Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

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■ Headphones

Headphone jack

M3 stereo mini plug

Headphones

●

To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

●

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

Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

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 with

/ and press

OK to watch. (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the

screen.)

●

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

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

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

is set to On.

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

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

check the setup of the equipment.

●

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

●

To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2, select with / .

●

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 contents or external
equipment.

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

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●

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

Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to
skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in Input Selection
or banner.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Input Labels with

/ and press OK

to access.

3. Set with

●

To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters

/ / / and press OK to set.

(maximum 10 characters).

●

To skip the input mode, select Skip.

■ Playing Time Display

Set to On to display a time period of continuous use in Game mode on the top
right of the screen every 30 minutes.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Playing Time Display with
press OK to access.

3. Select On / Off with

●

This function is available when Game Mode is set to On.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and

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■ Screen display

●

Manual input (default setting in Input Labels)

AV1: AV1, AV1-RGB

AV2: COMPONENT, VIDEO

HDMI1: HDMI1

HDMI2: HDMI2

HDMI3: HDMI3

HDMI4: HDMI4

DisplayPort: DisplayPort

●

Auto input (EC mode or VIERA Link)

AV1: EC/AV1, EC/AV1-RGB

AV2: --

HDMI1: HDMI1

HDMI2: HDMI2

HDMI3: HDMI3

HDMI4: HDMI4

DisplayPort: DisplayPort

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Operating with TV’s remote control

You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording
functions or the connected equipment with the below buttons of this TV’s
remote control.

:

Playback (VCR / DVD / video content)

:

Stop the operations

:

Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)

Skip to the previous track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)

:

Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)

Search backward (DVD / video content)

:

Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)

Skip to the next track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)

:

Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)

Search forward (DVD / video content)

:

Pause / Resume

Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD)

:

One Touch Recording

Recording > Recording current programme > One Touch Recording

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■ How to change the code

Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code
according to the product for operation.

1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations.

2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with Numeric buttons.

●

Codes for each product and features

70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player

71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre

72: VCR

73 (default):

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

3. Press

to change.

= Note =

●

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

●

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

●

Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment.

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HDMI features

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

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

HDMI-compatible equipment

with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a
DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI
terminal using a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

Watching > External equipment > External connection

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

■ Applicable HDMI features

●

Input audio signal:

2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)

●

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

●

Deep Colour

●

Audio Return Channel

– Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals

via an HDMI cable.

– For HDMI2 / HDMI4 terminals

– Match the output setting in ARC Output in the Sound menu.

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

●

3D

●

x.v.Colour™

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■ DVI connection

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal
via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable,
connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV2 audio terminals).

●

AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when
connecting to the AV2 audio terminals.

●

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

= Note =

●

Audio settings can be made on HDMI Input in the Sound Menu.

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

●

If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the
aspect ratio to “16:9”.

●

These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

●

These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth
Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.

●

Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input
terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals.

●

This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

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Terminal information

■ AV1 (SCART) terminal (RGB, VIDEO)

1 : Audio out (R)
2 : Audio in (R)
3 : Audio out (L)
4 : Audio earth
5 : Blue earth
6 : Audio in (L)
7 : Blue in
8 : Status CVBS
9 : Green earth
10: -­11 : Green in

12: -­13: Red earth
14: Earth
15: Red in
16: Status RGB
17: CVBS earth
18: RGB status earth
19: CVBS out (video)
20: CVBS in (video)
21: Socket Earth

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■ HDMI terminal

1 : TMDS Data2+

2 : TMDS Data2 Shield

3 : TMDSData2−

4 : TMDS Data1+

5 : TMDS Data1 Shield

6 : TMDSData1−

7 : TMDS Data0+

8 : TMDS Data0 Shield

9 : TMDSData0−

10: TMDS Clock+

Valid input signals

■ COMPONENT, HDMI

Signal name COMPONENT HDMI

11 : TMDS Clock Shield

12: TMDSClock−

13: CEC

14: Utility

15: SCL

16: SDA

17: DDC/CEC Ground

18: +5V Power

19: Hot Plug Detect

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 ○

3 840 × 2 160 / 60p, 50p,
30p, 25p, 24p

4 096 × 2 160 / 60p, 50p,
30p, 25p, 24p

: For HDMI4 only

○:Applicableinputsignal

○

○

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■ DisplayPort

Signal name DisplayPort

750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○

1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p ○

3 840 × 2 160 / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p ○

4 096 × 2 160 / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p ○

640 × 480 ○

800 × 600 ○

1 024 × 768 ○

1 280 × 768 ○

1 360 × 768 ○

1 366 × 768 ○

1 280 × 1 024 ○

2 560 × 1 440 ○

○: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 with

3. Select the mode with

Viewing Mode

(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / THX Cinema / THX Bright Room / True Cinema
/ Monitor / Custom / Professional1 / Professional2)

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.

THX Cinema

:

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

Reproduces the original image quality precisely in a darkened room.

●

Not valid in 3D mode

THX Bright Room

Reproduces the original image quality precisely in a bright room.

●

Not valid in 3D mode

True Cinema:

Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.

Monitor:

Reproduces the original image quality of graphic contents.

●

For HDMI and DisplayPort input

Custom:

Adjusts each menu item manually to suit your favourite picture quality.

:

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Professional1 / 2:

Allows you to set and lock the professional picture settings.

Watching > For best picture > Advanced Settings

●

If a certified professional dealer sets these modes, Professional1
and Professional2 may be displayed as isf Day and isf Night.

In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint,

Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Adaptive Backlight Control,
Letterbox, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Remaster, Resolution
Remaster, Caption Smoother, Brilliance Enhancer, Intelligent Frame Creation

and 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted and stored.

When in Cinema, True Cinema, Monitor, Custom or Professional1 / 2,

Advanced Settings can be adjusted additionally. The settings in True Cinema,
Monitor, Custom or Professional1 / 2 can be stored for each input.

●

You can set Viewing Mode in 2D and 3D mode for each.

: THX modes are used to mirror the picture settings used by professional

filmmakers, faithfully reproducing the image quality of THX Certified
movies. THX Certified movies have the THX logo on the disc. THX modes
are not available for photo contents or internet services.

Ambient Sensor

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor with

3. Select On / Off with

/ and press OK to set.

Ambient Sensor

(On / Off)

●

Automatic Brightness Control function

Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting
conditions.

/ and press OK to access.

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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 with

●

You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT.

/ and press OK to set.

(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 the left
and right 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 the left and right 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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H Full:

Displays the image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen without
distortion.

●

For DCI 4K format

V Full:

Displays the image enlarged vertically to fit the screen without distortion.

●

For DCI 4K format

= 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 and 3D format signals.

●

Aspect is fixed to 16:9 when watching the content of 4K format except DCI
4K.

●

Only 16:9 and 4:3 are available for PC signal from DisplayPort input.

Aspect Control Signal

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

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

Watching > For best picture > Aspect

■ Available conditions

Terrestrial terminal (WSS only)

●

Valid input signal format:

DVB

PAL I

Invalid input signal format:

PAL 525/60 6.0 MHz

M.NTSC 6.0 MHz

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Satellite terminal (WSS only)

●

Valid input signal format:

Freesat, Other Sat. / Satellite

AV1 (SCART) / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals

●

Valid input signal format:

PAL

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 / DisplayPort terminals

●

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

3 840 × 2 160 / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p

4 096 × 2 160 / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p

: For HDMI terminal only

: For HDMI4 / DisplayPort terminals only

●

HDMI / DisplayPort terminals do not receive WSS signal.

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= 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.

Basic settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour
Temperature / Vivid Colour / Colour Remaster / Reversal Film Effect /
Adaptive Backlight Control / Letterbox / Resolution Remaster / Caption
Smoother / Brilliance Enhancer / Intelligent Frame Creation / 24p Smooth
Film

4. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store.

Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness

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

●

Sharpness is not available when 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.

Colour Temperature

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

Vivid Colour

(On / Off)

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones.

Colour Remaster

(Max / Min / Off)

Displays the vivid images with the expanded colour gamut.

●

For HDMI input or video contents of Media Player

●

Not valid when Viewing Mode is THX modes

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Reversal Film Effect

(Max / Min / Off)

Provides the picture effect such as the reversal film for photo contents.

●

For HDMI input or photo contents of Media Player

●

Not valid when Viewing Mode is THX modes

Adaptive Backlight Control

Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images.

●

Not valid in multi window mode

Letterbox

(Dimmer / Normal)

Adjusts the black level of the letterbox (anamorphic) area for watching
movies, etc.

Resolution Remaster

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Enhances picture resolution to make the image sharper.

●

Not valid when 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On

Caption Smoother

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Makes caption contours smooth. Specially effective for low resolution
contents.

●

Not valid in 3D mode or when 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On

Brilliance Enhancer

(Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Enhances picture contrast locally to increase picture brilliance.

●

Not valid in 3D mode or when 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On

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Intelligent Frame Creation

(Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering
movements to make the images smooth.

●

Depending on the contents, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise,
change the setting.

●

Not valid in multi window mode, photo contents of Media Player / Network
services, when Game Mode is set to On or when aspect is set to H Full

24p Smooth Film

(Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source
movie images smooth.

●

This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of

Intelligent Frame Creation.

●

Not valid in multi window mode, photo contents of Media Player / Network
services, when Game Mode is set to On or when aspect is set to H Full

Noise reduction settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Noise Reduction / MPEG Remaster with

OK to access.

3. Set with

/ and press OK to store.

Noise Reduction

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Reduces unwanted picture noise.

MPEG Remaster

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

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

/ and press

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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, Monitor, Custom or Professional1 / 2. The
settings in True Cinema, Monitor, Custom or Professional1 / 2 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 with

4. Select the mode with

Cinema / True Cinema / Monitor / Custom / Professional1 / Professional2

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

■ Adjust the detailed picture settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Advanced Settings with

3. Select one of the following items with

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

4. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

■ Contrast Control

Contrast Control

(Auto / Custom / Off)

Automatically adjusts the detailed contrast settings. Select Custom to set

Contrast Control Setting manually.

Contrast Control Setting

Adaptive Gamma Control:

Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter.

Black Expander:

Gradually adjusts the shades of black.

Clear White Effect:

Makes the white area clearer.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items of Contrast Control Setting.

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■ Colour Gamut

Colour Gamut

(Native / Rec. 709 / SMPTE-C / EBU)

Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut standards.

Native:

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

Rec. 709:

Standard for HD (High definition)

SMPTE-C:

Standard for NTSC

EBU:

Standard for PAL

●

For HDMI input or video contents of Media Player (when Colour Remaster
and Reversal Film Effect are set to Off)

■ White Balance

R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain

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

R-Cutoff / G-Cutoff / B-Cutoff

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

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items of White Balance.

Input Signal Level:

Adjusts the input signal level.

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

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

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items of More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Resets White Balance to the default settings.

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■ Colour Management

R-Hue / R-Saturation / R-Luminance

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

G-Hue / G-Saturation / G-Luminance

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

B-Hue / B-Saturation / B-Luminance

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

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items of Colour Management.

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

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

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

Adjusts the saturation of yellow / cyan / magenta areas.

Y-Luminance / C-Luminance / M-Luminance:

Adjusts the luminance of yellow / cyan / magenta areas.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items of More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Resets Colour Management to the default settings.

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■ Gamma

Gamma

Switches the gamma curve.

●

Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment.

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items of Gamma.

Input Signal Level:

Adjusts the input signal level.

Gain:

Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items of More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Resets Gamma to the default settings.

■ Reset to Defaults

Reset to Defaults

Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings.

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Option Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Option Settings with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

Game Mode / Film Cadence Mode / 1080p Pure Direct / 4K Pure Direct /
1080p Pixel by 4pixels / HDMI Content Type / DisplayPort Content Type /
HDMI RGB Range / DisplayPort RGB Range / 3D-COMB

4. Set with

/ and press OK to store.

Game Mode

(On / Off)

Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games.

●

Not valid in TV or multi window mode

●

To display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode, set

Playing Time Display.

Film Cadence Mode

(On / Off)

Improves vertical resolution for movie images.

●

This function is available for interlaced signals (except in the mode of multi
window, Network services or when Game Mode is set to On).

1080p Pure Direct

(On / Off)

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

●

Not valid in 3D mode, multi window mode or when 1080p Pixel by 4pixels
is set to On

4K Pure Direct

(On / Off)

Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 4K (HDMI / DisplayPort)
input signal.

●

Not valid in 3D or multi window mode

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1080p Pixel by 4pixels

(On / Off)

Displays like pixel by pixel to make the image sharper for 1080p signal.

●

For HDMI and DisplayPort input

●

Not all image may be displayed as pixel by pixel precisely.

●

Not valid in 3D or multi window mode

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 input

DisplayPort Content Type

(Graphics / Photos / Off)

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

●

For DisplayPort input

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 input

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DisplayPort RGB Range

(Auto / Full / Normal)

Adjusts the black level of the image for DisplayPort input.

●

When the black level is not suitable, select Full.

●

For DisplayPort input

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

Screen Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Screen Settings with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

16:9 Overscan / H-Size / Zoom Adjustments / Multi Window / Screen
Display

4. Set with

/ 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 4K contents, Network services or when 1080p Pixel by

4pixels is set to On

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H-Size

(H-Size1 / H-Size2)

Switches the horizontal display range to reduce noise on the side edge of the
image.

●

For TV mode, AV, HDMI, DisplayPort input

●

Not valid for 4K contents, 3D mode or when 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set
to On

Zoom Adjustments

Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set to Just, Sidecut Just,

Zoom or Sidecut Zoom.

●

Not valid for 4K contents

Multi Window

Displays two windows at once.

Functions > Multi Window > How to use

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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Lock Settings

Locks the settings of Professional1 / 2 for each input.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Lock Settings with

3. Enter the PIN number (4 digits) with Numeric buttons.

●

Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.

●

Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.

4. Select Adjustment Lock with

5. Select On with

●

Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour
Temperature, Vivid Colour, Adaptive Backlight Control, Resolution
Remaster, Caption Smoother, Brilliance Enhancer, Advanced Settings and
Reset to Defaults in the Picture Menu can be locked.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

■ To change the PIN number

1. Select Change PIN with / and press OK to access.

2. Enter a new PIN number twice with Numeric buttons.

Copy Adjustment

Copies the picture settings of True Cinema, Monitor, Custom, Professional1
or Professional2 to those of another input or another Viewing Mode.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

Destination Input with

3. Select the destination to copy to with

4. Select Copy Start with

5. When the confirmation screen is displayed, select Yes with

press OK to set.

= Note =

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to copy.

/ and

●

Option Settings, Screen Settings and 3D Settings will not be copied.

●

You cannot copy to the locked mode.

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For best audio

Sound mode

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound > Mode with

3. Select the mode with

Mode

(Standard / Music / Ambience / User)

Selects your favourite sound mode for each input.

Standard:

Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.

Music:

Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc.

Ambience:

Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds.

User:

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

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to set.

●

In each mode, Bass, Treble, Surround, Bass Boost and Digital Remaster
can be adjusted and stored.

●

For the User mode, Equaliser will be 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 with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

Bass / Treble / Equaliser / Balance / Surround / Bass Boost / Digital
Remaster

4. Set with

/ / / 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 change the frequency level using / .

●

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 with / and press OK.

●

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

Balance

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers.

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Surround

(Stadium / Hall / Natural / Off)

Selects surround sound settings.

Stadium:

Provides the sound effect such as a stadium.

Hall:

Provides the sound effect such as a concert hall.

Natural:

Controls the reverberation to make the voice sound clearer.

●

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

Bass Boost

(On / Off)

Enhances the effect of bass sounds.

●

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

Digital Remaster

(On / Off)

Compensates a compressed audio signal to reproduce the original sound
quality.

●

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 with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

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

4. Set with

/ / / 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 with

access.

3. Select one of the following items with

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

4. Set with

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.

/ and press OK to store.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to

Volume

(Max / Mid / Min)

Selects the volume for the voice guidance.

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 contents in web browser
function.

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Audio Description

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound > Audio Description with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

Preferred Audio Type / Volume / Speakers / Headphones

4. Set with

/ / / and press OK to store.

Preferred Audio Type

(Standard / Audio Description)

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

●

Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode

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 with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

NICAM / Audio Preference / SPDIF Selection / SPDIF Delay / HDMI Input /
DisplayPort Input / ARC Output

4. Set with

/ and press OK to store.

NICAM

(On / Off)

Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex

Reproduces NICAM stereo sound.

●

Set to Off if reception is poor. (FM monaural sound)

●

For Analogue

Audio Preference

(Multichannel / Stereo / MPEG)

Selects the initial setting for audio tracks.

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.

●

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

●

For digital

●

Ireland only

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SPDIF Selection

(Auto / PCM)

Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO
and HDMI2 / HDMI4 (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. DTS is output as
DTS for video contents of Media Player / Network services.

PCM:

Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

●

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

●

For digital or video contents of Media Player / Network services

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 /
HDMI4 (ARC function) terminals if the sound does not synchronise the image.

●

For digital

●

Ireland only

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 input

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DisplayPort Input

(Digital / Analogue)

Selects to fit the input signal.

Digital:

When sound is carried via the DisplayPort cable connection

Analogue:

When sound is not carried via the DisplayPort cable connection

●

For DisplayPort input

ARC Output

(HDMI2 / HDMI4)

Selects ARC output terminal settings.

●

To use 4K compatible amplifier, connect an amplifier to HDMI4 and select

HDMI4.

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TV Guide

Using TV Guide

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

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

1. Display TV Selection with TV.

2. Select the mode with

Freesat (UK only) / DVB / Analogue

3. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

●

To change the layout of TV Guide, set TV Guide View.

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > TV Guide Settings > TV Guide View with
press OK to access.

3) Select Normal / Full / Info with

Normal:

Default TV Guide screen

Full:

Displays channels and programmes full-screen without the operation
guide

Info:

Displays details of the selected programme at the bottom without the
operation guide

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to set.

/ and

●

To change the type of TV Guide

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner & TV Guide Selection with
/ and press OK to access.

3) Select Freetime / Panasonic with

– For DVB / Freesat (UK only)

/ and press OK to set.

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(Example)

TV screen

Date

Time

Programme

: Some programmes may also be broadcast in HD.

●

UK only

●

You can select HD or SD broadcast.

D (DVB) / A (Analogue)

– No images are displayed in Freesat. (UK only)

Channel position and name

●

To watch the programme

1) Select the current programme with

/ / / and press OK to

access.

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

2) Select View with

/ and press OK to watch. (DVB)

– To use Timer Programming

Watching > TV Guide > Timer Programming

– If a programme exists in both HD and SD broadcasts, View Options

will be displayed. Select HD or SD broadcast (except Analogue).
(UK only)

●

To the previous day (DVB)

(red)

●

To the next day (DVB)

(green)

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●

To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes
(except Analogue) (if available)

1) Display the search list with

2) Select Search with

3) Enter characters with

/ and press OK to access.

/ / / and press OK to set.

(yellow).

– You can set characters using Numeric buttons.

Functions > Setting characters > Using Numeric buttons

4) Press (green) to start searching.

– All the programme titles including the word you set will be listed.

– Searching without any characters will list all programmes including

current programmes.

●

To view a channel list of the selected category (genre)

1) Display the category list with

2) Select the category with

/ and press OK to view.

(blue).

– To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit

●

To view more details of the programme (except Analogue)

1) Select the programme with

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 and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen.

D means DVB channel and A means Analogue channel. There will be no

programme listings for Analogue channels.

●

In Other Sat. / Satellite, the channel list will appear when pressing GUIDE.

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Timer Programming

This function allows you to select programmes that you want to be reminded
to watch or record to the USB HDD.

1. Select the forthcoming programme with
access.

2. Select USB HDD Rec. / Reminder with

●

To check / change / cancel a timer event

Recording > Timer Programming > Editing Timer Programming

●

LED will turn to orange in Standby mode if 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 with / 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.

●

If a programme exists in both HD and SD broadcast, Timer Options will
be displayed. Select HD or SD broadcast with / and press OK to
set. will be displayed if HD broadcast is set.

/ / / and press OK to

/ and press OK to set.

= Note =

●

For Freesat and DVB

●

Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is

received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider.

●

Depending on the progress of recording, analogue channel may not be
selected.

●

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

●

To set timer programming events of this TV on the network equipment
(smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network

Recording > Timer Programming > Remote recording

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Guide link programming

Guide link programming is Timer Programming which is controlled by
information from the TV Guide; if programme start and end times are changed
by the broadcaster, the timer event will follow the change.

A Split Programme programming is a Guide link programming which
is interrupted by one or more other programmes. Note that Guide link
programming (including Split Programme programming) only works reliably if
correct information is received from broadcasters.

●

UK only

●

is displayed on the timer event if the timer is set from the TV Guide.

(Guide link programming)

●

is displayed on the timer event if the timer is set from the TV Guide and

the programme is a Split Programme.

●

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

from the TV Guide.

●

For Freesat and DVB

= Note =

●

If you edit the start time or end time of a Guide link programming event by
more than 10 minutes, it will no longer follow the broadcaster’s changes to
the start or end time. The start and end times will become fixed.

●

The Split Programme programming event for Reminder will be cleared by
pressing OK once to view.

●

The Split Programme programming event for Reminder will switch to the
programmed channel by pressing OK even if it is between the interrupted
programmes.

●

The Split Programme programming does not work if the separated parts
are broadcast on different channels.

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Teletext

Digital text service

Digital text services (MHEG) differ greatly from analogue teletext.

When you switch to a digital text service, the images you see can contain
graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the
broadcaster.

1. Display TV Selection with TV.

2. Select Freesat (UK only) / DVB with

●

Freesat and DVB programmes may have digital text services (MHEG).

3. Switch to a digital text service with TEXT.

/ and press OK to set.

■ How to operate services

In all cases, it is possible to navigate the pages using buttons on the remote
control, but because the commands available must apply to all manufacturers
of digital equipment, some on-screen commands may not correspond exactly
to the remote control buttons.

●

To exit a digital text service

TEXT

= Note =

●

As soon as you switch to a digital channel with links to a digital text
service, software is downloaded in the background over air to enable the
teletext function. This means that when switching to a digital channel, you
should wait for approximately 5 seconds before pressing TEXT - this will
allow the software to be downloaded. If you press TEXT before download
is complete, it will be ignored and you will have to press TEXT again when
the download is complete.

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Viewing Teletext

1. Switch to teletext with TEXT.

●

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

●

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 Numeric buttons,
(coloured buttons).

●

To adjust contrast

1) Press MENU twice to display Contrast.

2) Adjust with

●

To exit teletext

/ and press OK to set.

EXIT

■ Reveal hidden data

1. Press MENU.

2. Reveal with

●

Press again to rehide.

(red).

/ or

■ 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 “P888” (subtitle service) on (blue). (List mode)

■ FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

1. Press MENU.

2. Press

(green) to change the layout.

■ Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once

1. Press TEXT to view in multi window.

●

Operations can be made only in teletext screen.

2. Press TEXT repeatedly to return to TV or teletext.

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■ Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode)

1. Press (coloured buttons) while the page is displayed.

2. Press and hold OK.

●

The stored page number changes to white.

●

If you use subtitles, do not change number on (blue).

●

To change stored pages

1) Press

(coloured buttons) to change.

2) Enter a new page number with Numeric buttons.

3) Press and hold OK.

■ 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 broadcasters (up to
79 pages).

●

Searching may take time while you are watching TV.

●

To view a specific sub page

1) Press MENU.

2) Press

(blue).

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

).

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Teletext mode

Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters.

●

The features may vary depending on the broadcasters.

●

The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by TEXT
in the information banner.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext with
access.

3. Select FASTEXT / List with

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to

■ FASTEXT mode

In FASTEXT 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 with
press OK to access.

3. Select the font with

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.

●

Ireland only

/ and press OK to set.

/ and

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3D

Note

●

Display the image (TV, external input, etc.) full-screen for viewing 3D.

●

If light appears to flicker under fluorescents or dimmers when using the 3D
Eyewear, change the setting of 3D Refresh Rate.

Watching > 3D > 3D Settings

●

Do not exert pressure on or scratch the lens of the 3D Eyewear.

●

3D content will not be correctly visible if the 3D Eyewear is worn upside
down or back-to-front.

●

When viewing 3D images, make sure your eyes are at an approximately
horizontal level and keep a position where you do not see double images.

●

Do not wear the 3D Eyewear when watching something other than 3D
images. Liquid crystal displays (such as computer screens, digital clocks
or calculators, etc.) may be difficult to see while wearing the 3D Eyewear.

●

Do not use the 3D Eyewear as sunglasses.

●

3D effects may be perceived differently depending on the person.

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3D Eyewear - Functions

■ Part names and functions

Power button / Mode change / Indicator lamp

●

Power button

– Press and hold for approx. 1 second to turn the 3D Eyewear on.

(The indicator lamp lights for 2 seconds.)

– Press and hold for 3 seconds or more to turn the 3D Eyewear off.

(The indicator lamp lights 3 times.)

●

Mode change

– Press and hold for approx. 1 second to change the mode between

3D and 2D (view a 3D image in 2D).

– When power is off, press and hold for approx. 5 seconds to change

to registration mode.

Watching > 3D > 3D Eyewear - Registration

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Indicator lamp

– Lights or flashes during use to show the status (see below).

Protection film

– Peel off the protection film on both side of the lens.

Insulating sheet

– When using for the first time, remove the insulating sheet. Pull the

insulating sheet.

Battery cover

– To replace the battery

Watching > 3D > 3D Eyewear - Replacing battery

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■ Indicator lamp status

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Lights red for 2 seconds when turned on:

Sufficient battery level

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Flashes 5 times when turned on:

Low battery level

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Flashes red:

Under registering

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Flashes red once every 1 second:

Under reconnecting to the TV

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Flashes red 3 times:

Power off (Press and hold for more than 3 seconds when in use,
or automatically power off when registering / reconnecting fails, or
connection is lost.)

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Flashes red once every 2 seconds when in use:

3D mode is selected.

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Flashes red twice every 4 seconds when in use:

2D mode is selected.

■ Storing and cleaning the 3D Eyewear

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Store the 3D Eyewear in a cool, dry place.

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Clean using a soft, dry cloth.

– Wiping the 3D Eyewear with a cloth that is covered in dust or dirt may

scratch the eyewear. Shake off any dust from the cloth before use.

– The lens of the 3D Eyewear is easily broken. Be careful when cleaning

the lens.

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Do not use benzene, thinner or wax on the 3D Eyewear, otherwise this
may cause peeling of the paint.

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Do not dunk the 3D Eyewear in liquid such as water.

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3D Eyewear - Registration

■ First registration

Perform the first registration when the 3D Eyewear is used for the first time.

1. Turn the TV on.

2. Press Power button for about 1 second to turn the 3D Eyewear on.

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The lamp lights for about 2 seconds and then flashes.

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The 3D Eyewear will be turned on and the registration will start.

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Place the 3D Eyewear within 50 cm from the TV while registration is in
progress.

3. After the registration is successfully completed, the 3D Eyewear will
reconnect with TV automatically when the 3D Eyewear is turned on near
the TV in 3D mode.

■ Registration again

When connection with the registered TV fails, or when using with another TV,
re-register the 3D Eyewear.

1. Turn the TV on.

2. Within 50 cm from the TV, press Power button until lamp lights, then
release it to start registration.

3. After the registration is successfully completed, the 3D Eyewear will
reconnect with TV automatically when the 3D Eyewear is turned on near
the TV in 3D mode.

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If the registration failed, the 3D Eyewear will be turned off. In this case,
turn the TV off and perform from step 1.

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3D Eyewear - Replacing battery

When the battery is running low, the indicator lamp flashes 5 times on turning
the 3D Eyewear on. In this case, early battery replacement is recommended.

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Dispose of the old batteries as non-burnable rubbish, or in line with the
waste disposal regulations in your local area.

1. Remove the battery cover using pen tip or screwdriver (minus -), etc.

2. Replace the battery (coin-shaped lithium battery CR2025).

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If difficulty, remove it with the tip of the driver.

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Note the correct polarity (+ or -).

3. Attach the battery cover.

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Viewing 3D

You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes
corresponding to the 3D effect by wearing the 3D Eyewear.

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This TV supports Frame Sequential, Side by Side and Top and Bottom 3D
formats.

– Frame Sequential is the 3D format that the images for the left and right

eyes are recorded with the high definition quality and alternately played
back.

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3D content of 4K format is not supported.

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The 3D Eyewear must be worn to view 3D images. Perform the First
Registration when the 3D Eyewear is used for the first time.

Watching > 3D > 3D Eyewear - Registration

1. Turn the 3D Eyewear on and put it on.

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Connection status and battery status are displayed on the bottom right
of the screen.

2. View the 3D images.

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Safety precautions will be displayed when you first watch the 3D image.
Select Yes or No to continue to view 3D images.

If you select Yes, this message will be displayed again in the same
condition after Mains Power On / Off switch is next turned on. Select

No if you do not want to display this message again.

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Turn off the 3D Eyewear after using it.

■ Playing back 3D-compatible Blu-ray disc (Frame Sequential)

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Connect the 3D-compatible player via a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
(If you use the non 3D-compatible player, the images will be displayed in
2D mode.)

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If the input mode is not switched automatically, select the input mode
connected to the player.

Watching > External equipment > Watching external input

■ 3D-supported broadcast

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Please consult the suppliers of contents or programmes for availability of
this service.

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■ 3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic

products

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Available in Media Player and Network services

Media Player

Network

■ 2D images converted to 3D

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Set to 2D→3D mode in 3D Mode Selection.

Watching > 3D > 3D Mode Selection

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Contents of 4K format cannot be changed to 3D mode.

3D Mode Selection

You can easily change the viewing mode between 2D and 3D with 3D.

1. Display 3D Mode Selection with 3D.

2. Select the mode with

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Items of 3D Mode Selection vary depending on the condition.

/ and press OK to set.

3D / 2D:

Displays the appropriate image as you desire without selecting 3D format.

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This mode may not work properly depending on the source image
format. In this case, select the appropriate 3D format manually.

■ To change 3D format manually

When the image is not changed properly using 3D / 2D mode, use this
manual setting.

1. Display 3D Mode Selection (Manual) with
operation.

2. Select the mode with

/ and press OK to set.

Original:

Displays the source image as it is.

(red) during above

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Use to identify the format type of the source image.

Watching > 3D > Source image format

Side by Side - 3D / Side by Side - 2D / Top and Bottom - 3D /
Top and Bottom - 2D:

Displays the mode you select.

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Not valid in Analogue and AV mode

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2D→3D:

Converts 2D images into 3D.

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Please note the 3D images appear slightly different from the
originals.

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Using this function for profit-making purposes, or publically showing
images converted from 2D to 3D in places such as shops or hotels,
etc. may infringe on the rights of the copyright holder protected
under copyright law.

3D Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > 3D Settings with

3. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

3D Detection / 3D Signal Message / 3D Refresh Rate / 2D→3DDepth /
3D Adjustment / L/R Picture Swap / Edge Smoother / Safety Precautions

4. Set with

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To exit the menu screen

/ and press OK to store.

EXIT

3D Detection

(On (Advance) / On / Off)

Selects whether to switch to the 3D mode automatically or not.

On (Advance):

Detects all the 3D format signals and displays the 3D image
automatically.

On:

Detects the particular 3D format signals (Frame Sequential, etc.) and
displays the 3D image automatically.

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To view 3D images without any notifications and operations, set to On

(Advance).

3D Signal Message

(On / Off)

Selects whether to give a notification message when a signal of 3D format is
found or not.

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Not valid when 3D Detection is set to On (Advance)

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For DVB, Component, HDMI and DisplayPort input

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3D Refresh Rate

(Auto / 100Hz / 120Hz)

Reduces juddering and flicker noises of the 3D images when using the 3D
Eyewear.

100Hz:

If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 50 Hz.

120Hz:

If light appears to flicker under fluorescents (or dimmers) of 60 Hz.

2D→3DDepth

(Max / Mid / Min)

Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images.

3D Adjustment

(On / Off)

Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in 2D→3D mode)

Set to On to enable Effect setting.

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When setting to On, a safety precaution message will appear. Read it
carefully and press BACK/RETURN to go to Effect setting.

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When adjusting, take into account that the vision of 3D images varies
among different individuals.

Effect:

Adjusts the 3D depth according to the contents or to your preference.
(This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or
channel.)

L/R Picture Swap

(L/R (Normal) / R/L (Reversed))

Swaps pictures for left eye and right eye (except in 2D→3D mode).

Select R/L (Reversed) if you feel that the sense of depth is unusual.

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This setting will not be memorised when changing the input mode or
channel.

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Edge Smoother

(On / Off)

Set to On if you feel the contoured parts of an image are not smooth enough
(except in 2D→3D mode).

Safety Precautions

Displays the precautions for viewing 3D images.

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

Source image format

If the picture appears to be abnormal, refer to the table of images that can be
seen for each 3D Mode Selection (Manual) and the source image format, and
select the correct 3D mode.

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3D images are displayed correctly with appropriate 3D format as following
yellow boxes.

Source image format

Side by Side

Top and Bottom

Normal format (2D)

3D Mode Selection

Original

Side by Side - 3D

Top and Bottom - 3D

2D→3D

: When selecting Side by Side - 2D or Top and Bottom - 2D, the images will

be displayed without 3D effect.

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Depending on the player or broadcasts, the image may be different from
the above illustrations.

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Tuning and editing channels

Setting menu

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

1. Display TV Selection with TV.

2. Select the mode with

Freesat (UK only) / DVB / Analogue / Other Sat. (UK only) / Satellite

(Ireland only)

3. Display the menu with MENU.

4. Select Setup > Tuning Menu with

Freesat Tuning Menu (UK only) / DVB Tuning Menu / Analogue Tuning
Menu / Other Sat. Tuning Menu (UK only) / Satellite Tuning Menu (Ireland

only)

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The menu name varies depending on the TV mode.

5. Select one of the functions with

Favourites Edit / Channel List / Regional Channel Edit / Auto Setup /
Channel Sorting by Region / Manual Tuning / Update Channel List / New
Channel Message / Signal Condition / Add New Channels

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

/ and press OK to set.

/ and press OK to access.

/ and press OK to access.

Favourites Edit

■ List favourite Freesat channels

Create your favourite channel list from various broadcasters.

The Freesat favourites list is available for switching from Channel Genre in
the TV Guide screen.

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

1. Select Favourites Edit with / and press OK to access.

2. Select a channel to list from all Freesat channels with

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appears when the channel is encrypted.

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To add all channels to the list, press (yellow).

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To delete a channel

1) Select the channel with

2) Press OK to delete.

/ .

/ .

– Press

(yellow) to delete all channels

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■ List favourite Other Sat. / Satellite channels

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

Favourites 1 to 4).

The Other Sat. / Satellite favourites lists are available for switching in the
information banner.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

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To change the category, press (blue).

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To add consecutive channels to the list at once

1) Press

2) Make the channel block with

(yellow).

/ and press OK to add.

■ List favourite DVB channels

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

Favourites 1 to 4).

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

Watching > Basic > Information banner

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

1. Select Favourites Edit with / and press OK to access.

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

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appears when the channel is encrypted.

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To display other favourites

/ .

(green)

3. Press OK to add it to favourites list.

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To add all channels to the list

1) Press

2) Press

(yellow).

(green) to add all.

4. Press BACK/RETURN and OK to store.

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■ Edit DVB favourites list

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

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To move the channel

1) Select the channel with

2) Press

(green).

3) Select the new position with

/ .

/ or select the turn with

Numeric buttons.

4) Press (green) to store.

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To delete the channel

1) Select the channel with

/ .

2) Press OK to delete.

– Press

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To name the favourites

1) Press

(yellow) to delete all channels.

(red).

2) Enter characters (maximum 10 characters) with

Numeric buttons, and press OK to set.

/ / / or

3) Press BACK/RETURN to store.

= Note =

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Channel position numbers (known as logical channel numbers) can be
swapped in Channel List.

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Channel List

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