Panasonic TX-50DST636, TX-40DST636, TX-50DSX639, TX-40DSN638, TX-50DSF637 Operating Instructions

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eHELP

•How to use 12

Features

•my Home Screen 13

•TV Anywhere 14

•DVB-via-IP 15

•my Stream 16

•In-House streaming 17

•Easy Mirroring 18

•3D 19

Home Screen

my Home Screen

•Information 20

•How to use 21

•Settings 22

•OSD Colour 24

APPS List

•Information 25

•How to use 26

•Settings 27

•my Stream 28

Watching

Basic

•Basic connection 29

•Selecting channel 32

•Information banner 34

•Option Menu 37

•Subtitle 39

•Last view 40

•Off Timer 41

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•Energy saving functions 42

•Adjusting time 44

•Language 45

External equipment

•External connection 46

•Watching external input 49

•Operating with TV’s remote control 51

•HDMI features 53

•Valid input signals 55

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 56

•Ambient Sensor 57

•Aspect 58

•Aspect Control Signal 60

•Basic settings 62

•Noise reduction settings 64

•Advanced Settings 65

•Option Settings 68

•Screen Settings 70

•Copy Adjustment 71

For best audio

•Sound mode 72

•Basic settings 73

•Volume settings 75

•Voice Guidance Settings 76

•Audio Description 77

•Advanced settings 78

TV Guide

•Using TV Guide 80

•Timer Programming 83

Teletext

•Viewing Teletext 85

•Teletext mode 87

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•Teletext Character Set 88

3D

•Note 89

•Viewing 3D 90

•3D Mode Selection 92

•3D Settings 93

•Source image format 95

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 96

•Favourites Edit 97

•Channel List 99

•Auto Setup 101

•Manual Tuning 105

•Update Channel List 108

•New Channel Message 109

•Signal Condition 110

•Other settings 111

•Selectable satellites 112

Recording

USB HDD setup

•Preparations 113

•Setting for USB HDD 115

Recording current programme

•One Touch Recording 117

•REW LIVE TV 118

Timer Programming

•Setting Timer Programming 120

•Editing Timer Programming 122

•Remote recording 123

•Note 124

Technical information

•USB HDD 125

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Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 126

•Selecting device / mode 128

•Network device 130

Photo mode

•Selecting file 131

•Viewing photo 132

•Sorting photos 133

•Multi Shot 3D 134

•Using Slideshow 135

Video mode

•Selecting file 139

•Watching video 140

•Video Setup 142

•Audio output settings 144

Music mode

•Selecting file 145

•Playing music 146

•Music Setup 147

Recorded TV mode

•Selecting content 148

•Watching recorded TV 149

•Grouping content 151

•Deleting content 152

•Changing device 153

•Chapter List 154

•Audio output settings 155

Technical information

•Device handling caution 156

•USB devices 157

•Photo format 158

•Video format 159

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•Music format 162

Network

Internet content

•Information 163

•Selecting internet content 164

•Note 165

DLNA

•In-House streaming 166

•Using DLNA 169

Network connections

•Internet connection 170

•DLNA connection 171

•Note 173

Network settings

•Network Connection 174

•Custom - Wireless 176

•Custom - Wired 179

•Custom - Wireless Access Point 181

•Network Status 182

•my Home Cloud Settings 183

•VIERA Name 184

•TV Remote App Settings 185

•Network Link Settings 187

•TV Anywhere Settings 189

•File Sharing Settings 190

•Mirroring Settings 191

•Software Update 192

•New Software Message 193

Photos

•Selecting file 194

•Viewing photo 195

•Using Slideshow 196

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Videos

•Selecting file 198

•Watching video 199

•Video Setup 201

•Audio output settings 203

Music

•Selecting file 204

•Playing music 205

•Music Setup 206

DIGA Recorder

•Controlling DIGA Recorder 207

Technical information

•Photo format 208

•Video format 209

•Music format 211

Functions

Voice Control

•Using Voice Control 212

TV Anywhere

•How to use 214

•TV Anywhere Settings 215

Mirroring

•How to use 216

•Mirroring Settings 217

DVB-via-IP

•DVB-via-IP client connection 218

•DVB-via-IP Server Selection 220

•Note 222

Multi Window

•Picture in Picture 223

•Note 224

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VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

•Summary of VIERA Link 225

•Preparations 230

•Easy playback 231

•Power on Link 232

•Power off Link 233

•Standby Power Save 234

•Intelligent Auto Standby 235

•VIERA Link Control 236

•Speaker Selection 238

•Note 239

Child Lock

•Using Child Lock 240

•PIN number 241

•Parental Rating 242

Data Service Application

•Using Data Service Application 243

•Cookie 244

•Note 245

Common Interface

•Caution 246

•Using Common Interface 247

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 248

Updating the TV Software

•Information 249

•Auto update 250

•Manual update 251

Setting characters

•Using Numeric buttons 252

Bluetooth devices

•Bluetooth Setup 253

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Keyboard

•Keyboard 255

Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 256

Picture

•Viewing Mode 258

•Basic settings 259

•Ambient Sensor 260

•Noise reduction settings 261

•Advanced Settings 262

•Option Settings 263

•Screen Settings 265

•3D Settings 266

•Copy Adjustment 267

•Reset to Defaults 268

Sound

•Mode 269

•Basic settings 270

•Volume settings 271

•Voice Guidance Settings 272

•Audio Description 273

•Advanced settings 274

•Reset to Defaults 275

Network

•Network Connection 276

•Network Status 277

•my Home Cloud Settings 278

•VIERA Name 279

•TV Remote App Settings 280

•Network Link Settings 281

•TV Anywhere Settings 282

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•File Sharing Settings 283

•Mirroring Settings 284

•Other settings 285

Timer

•Off Timer 286

•Timer Programming 287

•Time Zone 288

•Auto Standby 289

•No signal Power off 290

Setup

•Eco Navigation 291

•Voice Control Settings 292

•USB Device Setup 293

•Recording Setup 294

•Bluetooth Setup 295

•Child Lock 296

•Tuning Menu 297

•Language 299

•Display Settings 300

•Common Interface 302

•VIERA Link Settings 303

•Data Service Application 304

•System Menu 305

•Other Settings 306

Support

Help menu

•Using Help menu 307

FAQs

•Picture 308

•Digital TV 310

•Analogue TV 312

•Sound 313

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•3D 314

•HDMI 315

•Network 316

•Other 318

•Detailed information 320

Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 321

Licence

•Licence 322

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eHELP

How to use

■ Meaning of signs

OK :

Letters enclosed in brackets indicate remote control buttons.

Menu :

Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.

:

References in this eHELP

When the icon (
detailed descriptions pressing Numeric buttons.

(red) :

Displays the menu related to the description (only for some descriptions)

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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

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Features

my Home Screen

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

It provides easy access to special features such as Media Player, videos,
games, communication tools, etc.

Home Screen > my Home Screen > Information

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TV Anywhere

You can watch TV and set timer event with the network equipment
(smartphone, etc.) from outside the home network.

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Due to network conditions or certain broadcaster restrictions, this function
may not be available.

Functions > TV Anywhere > How to use

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DVB-via-IP

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

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

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my Stream

Automatically provides recommended content (TV programmes, internet
content, etc.).

Home Screen > APPS List > my Stream

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In-House streaming

You can enjoy the content with another network equipment connected to your
home network.

Network > DLNA > In-House streaming

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Easy Mirroring

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

Functions > Mirroring > How to use

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3D

You can enjoy viewing 3D images of content or programmes supporting 3D
effects by wearing the 3D Eyewear.

Watching > 3D > Viewing 3D

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Home Screen

my Home Screen

Information

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

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

HOME

OK

OK HOME

Home Screen

Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)

Home Screen Selection

– Your preferred Home Screen can be selected.

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How to use

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

1. Display Home Screen with HOME.
(Example)

●

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

●

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

Home Screen > my Home Screen > Settings

2. Select a feature and press OK to access.

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To watch full-screen TV

1) Select the TV viewer.
(Example)

2) Press OK to watch.
(Example)

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Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.

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Settings

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

●

Display the tool guide with HOME if it is not displayed.

■ Home Screen Selection

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

2. Select the screen and press OK to set.

Full Screen TV:

Displays full-screen TV.

TV Home Screen:

To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable

Lifestyle Screen:

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

Info Screen:

Enjoy internet content while watching TV.

■ Settings

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

1. Select Settings from the tool guide.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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■ Search

You can search the content from various features.

1. Select Search from the tool guide.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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

Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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A broadband network environment is required to fully use this function.
Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.

Network > Network connections

Network > Network settings

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

Network > Network settings > Software Update

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OSD Colour

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

OSD Colour

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

Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays.

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

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APPS List

Information

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

■ APPS List

(Example)

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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 content, network content,
Media Player, etc. from APPS List.

1. Display APPS List with APPS.
(Example)

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To exit APPS List

EXIT

2. Select an icon of the features and press OK to access.

Internet content

Network > Internet content

my Stream

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

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

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Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the application.

Netflix

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You can also access the service pressing NETFLIX.

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

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This service may be stopped or changed without notice.

Media Player

Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode

Recorded TV

Media Player > Recorded TV mode

Media Server

Network > DLNA > Using DLNA

VIERA Link

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

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Settings

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

1. Display APPS List with APPS.

2. Select the icon for settings on APPS List and press OK to access.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

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Setup menu items may be changed without notice.

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my Stream

Automatically provides recommended content (TV programmes, internet
content, etc.).

1. Display APPS List with APPS.

2. Select my Stream and press OK to access.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

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

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Watching

Basic

Basic connection

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

●

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

■ Satellite dish

Satellite terminal

Satellite cable

Satellite dish

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For DVB-S

●

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

●

Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S channels

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Selectable satellites

■ Aerial

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

Terrestrial aerial / Cable

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For DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue

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■ DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial / Cable

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

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■ DVD Recorder (VCR) / Set top box

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Set top box

Cable

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial

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For details of DVB-via-IP connections

Functions > DVB-via-IP

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For details of VIERA Link connections

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

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Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

●

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

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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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Use a fully wired SCART cable.

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

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Selecting channel

1. Select the mode with TV.

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

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Selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.

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

●

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

).

■ To select a channel from the channel list

1. Display the channel list with OK.

2. Select a channel from the list and press OK to watch.

●

To sort channel names in alphabetical order

(red)

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To change the category

(blue)

■ To select a channel using information banner

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

2. Select a channel and press OK to watch while the banner is displayed.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

■ To select a channel using TV Guide

1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

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

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

3. Select View and press OK to watch.

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

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Not valid in Analogue

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■ To watch pay-TV

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For details of the encrypted channels

Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface

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

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Information banner

Display information banner with .

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Also appears when changing a channel.
(Example)

Channel position and name

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

, , , )

Programme

Start time / End time (except Analogue)

Channel position, etc. (Analogue)

Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue)

Category

●

To change the category (DVB)

1) Display the category list with

(blue).

2) Select the category and press OK to change.

Current time

Features available / message meanings

Bad signal:

Poor quality TV signal

Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC:

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

AD:

Audio Description service available

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

Watching > For best audio > Audio Description

:

Subtitle service available

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Teletext service available

:

Multiple audio available

:

Multiple video available

:

Multiple audio and video available

Stereo, Mono:

Audio mode

:

Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available

Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application

1 – 90:

Off Timer remaining time

Watching > Basic > Off Timer

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To confirm another tuned channel

/

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To watch the channel listed in the banner

OK

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Information on the next programme (DVB)

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Extra information (DVB)

– Press again to hide the banner.

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To hide the banner

EXIT

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To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner Display Timeout and press

OK to access.

3) Set the item and press OK to store.

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

Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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To display the introduction banner for the internet service

1) Display the menu with MENU.

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

access.

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

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Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

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

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

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

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

Voice Guidance Settings

Guidance settings for visually impaired users

Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings

Audio Type

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

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For DVB

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To adjust the volume for Audio Description

Watching > For best audio > Audio Description

Multi Video

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

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

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For DVB

Multi Audio

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

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

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For DVB

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Dual Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available).

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For DVB

Sub Channel

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

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For DVB

Subtitle Language

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

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

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For DVB

Teletext Character Set

Sets the teletext language font.

Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set

Teletext Language

Selects between alternative teletext languages (if available).

●

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

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For DVB

MPX

Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

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For Analogue

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

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Subtitle

Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.

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

Preferred Subtitles.

Watching > Basic > Language

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To select the preferred subtitle type

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Preferred Subtitle Type and press

OK to access.

3) Select Standard / Hard of Hearing and press OK to set.

– Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with

DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).

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Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.

Watching > Basic > Language

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Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images.

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

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Last view

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

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Press again to return to the current view.

= Note =

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Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition.

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

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Off Timer

Switch to TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Off Timer and press OK to access.

3. Select the time in 15-minute increments and press OK to set.

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

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

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

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

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Energy saving functions

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

The TV goes into Standby mode in the following conditions:

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Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco.

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Off Timer is active.

Watching > Basic > Off Timer

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

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

No signal Power off is set to On.

= Note =

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This function does not affect the recording.

■ Auto Standby

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Auto Standby and press OK to access.

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

Auto Standby

(On / Off)

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

●

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

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

●

Changing the default configuration may result in higher energy
consumption of the product.

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■ No signal Power off

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > No signal Power off and press OK to access.

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

No signal Power off

(On / Off)

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

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

■ Eco Navigation

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

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

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

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Eco Navigation and press OK to access.

3. Select Set to Eco and press OK to set.

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

set to Set to Eco.

■ Radio Mode

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

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Select the time and press OK to set.

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

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

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

MUTE to turn the screen on.

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Not valid in Analogue

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Adjusting time

Adjusts the time data.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Time Zone and press OK to access.

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

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The time data are corrected based on GMT.

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Language

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Language and press OK to access.

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

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

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

OSD Language

Changes language for on-screen displays.

Preferred Audio 1 / 2

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

Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2

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

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To display subtitles

Watching > Basic > Subtitle

Preferred Teletext

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

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External equipment

External connection

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

●

For details of basic connection

Watching > Basic > Basic connection

●

To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology

Functions > Bluetooth devices

●

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

●

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

■ HDMI equipment

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Recorder / Player / Set top box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker

system

= Note =

●

Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

●

For details of VIERA Link connections

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

●

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

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■ AV devices

AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals

Component cables

DVD Player

AV2 (VIDEO) terminals

Composite cables

Camcorder / Game equipment

■ USB devices

USB port

USB cable

USB HDD, etc.

= Note =

●

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

●

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

●

Use USB 2 port for connecting the USB HDD.

●

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

●

You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.

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■ Listening with external speakers

DIGITAL AUDIO

Optical digital audio cable

Amplifier with speaker system

●

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

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

●

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

Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

■ Headphones

Headphone jack

M3 stereo mini plug

Headphones

●

To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.

Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

●

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

Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

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Watching external input

Connect the external equipment (VCR, DVD, etc.) and you can watch through
the input.

1. Display the input selection menu with AV.

2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment and press OK to watch.
(The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen.)

●

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

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

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

is set to On.

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

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

check the setup of the equipment.

●

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

●

You can select COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2.

●

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

●

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

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

●

To return to TV mode

TV

= Note =

●

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

●

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

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■ Input Labels

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

Selection banner.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Input Labels and press OK to access.

3. Set the item and press OK to set.

●

To name each input mode freely, select User input and set characters
(maximum 10 characters).

●

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 and press OK to
access.

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

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

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Operating with TV’s remote control

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

:

Playback (VCR / DVD / video content)

:

Stop the operations

:

Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)

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

:

Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)

Search backward (DVD / video content)

:

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

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

:

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

Search forward (DVD / video content)

:

Pause / Resume

Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD)

:

One Touch Recording

Recording > Recording current programme > One Touch Recording

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■ How to change the code

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

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

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

●

Codes for each product and features

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

71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre

72: VCR

73 (default):

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

3. Press

to change.

= Note =

●

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

●

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

●

Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment.

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HDMI features

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

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

HDMI-compatible equipment

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

Watching > External equipment > External connection

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

■ Applicable HDMI features

●

Input audio signal:

2ch LPCM

●

Input video signal:

Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.

Watching > External equipment > Valid input signals

●

VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)

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

●

Content Type

●

Audio Return Channel

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

via an HDMI cable.

– For HDMI2

●

3D

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■ DVI connection

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

●

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

= Note =

●

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

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

●

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

●

These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

●

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

●

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

●

This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

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Valid input signals

■ COMPONENT, HDMI

Signal name COMPONENT HDMI

525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○

625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○

750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○

1 125 (1 080) / 60i, 50i ○ ○

1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 24p ○

○:Applicableinputsignal

= Note =

●

Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

●

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

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For best picture

Viewing Mode

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Select the mode and press OK to set.

Viewing Mode

(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom)

Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.

Dynamic:

Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.

Normal:

Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.

Cinema:

Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction
for watching movies in a darkened room.

True Cinema:

Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.

Custom:

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

●

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

Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour
Temperature / Vivid Colour / Adaptive Backlight Control / Ambient Sensor

/ Noise Reduction / MPEG Remaster / Intelligent Frame Creation / 24p

Smooth Film

●

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

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Ambient Sensor

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > Ambient Sensor and press OK to access.

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

Ambient Sensor

(On / Off)

●

Automatic Brightness Control function

Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting
condition.

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Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT.

■ To change the aspect ratio manually

1. Display Aspect Selection with ASPECT.

2. Select the mode and press OK to set.

●

You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT.

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.)

Auto:

The best ratio is selected automatically according to the “Aspect Control
Signal”.

Watching > For best picture > Aspect Control Signal

16:9:

Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic).

14:9:

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

Just:

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

4:3:

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

Zoom:

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

4:3 Full:

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

●

For HD (High definition) signals

Sidecut Just:

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

●

For HD (High definition) signals

Sidecut Zoom:

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

●

For HD (High definition) signals

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= Note =

●

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

●

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

●

Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service and 3D format signals.

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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 switches to the appropriate ratio.

Watching > For best picture > Aspect

■ Available conditions

Satellite terminal (WSS only)

●

Valid input signal format:

DVB-S

Terrestrial / cable terminal (WSS only)

●

Valid input signal format:

DVB-C

DVB-T / DVB-T2

PAL B, G, H, I, D, K

SECAM B, G, L, L’, D, K

Invalid input signal format:

PAL 525/60 6.5 MHz

PAL 525/60 6.0 MHz

PAL 525/60 5.5 MHz

M.NTSC 6.5 MHz

M.NTSC 6.0 MHz

M.NTSC 5.5 MHz

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AV1 (SCART) terminal / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals

●

Valid input signal format:

PAL

SECAM

PAL 525/60

M.NTSC

NTSC

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

AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals (WSS only)

●

Valid input signal format:

625 (576) / 50i, 50p

Invalid input signal format:

525 (480) / 60i, 60p

750 (720) / 60p, 50p

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

HDMI terminal

●

Valid input signal format:

525 (480) / 60i, 60p

625 (576) / 50i, 50p

750 (720) / 60p, 50p

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

1 125 (1 080) / 60p, 50p, 24p

●

HDMI terminal does not receive WSS signal.

= Note =

●

If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme
is played back on a VCR, adjust the tracking of the VCR. Read the manual
of the VCR.

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Basic settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture and press OK to access.

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

Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour
Temperature / Vivid Colour / Adaptive Backlight Control / Intelligent Frame
Creation / 24p Smooth Film

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness

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

Colour Temperature

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

Vivid Colour

(On / Off)

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones.

Adaptive Backlight Control

Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images.

●

Not valid in multi window mode

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 content, images may be noisy. To prevent the noise,
change the setting.

●

Not valid when Game Mode is set to On

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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 when Game Mode is set to On

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Noise reduction settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

access.

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

Noise Reduction

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Reduces unwanted picture noise.

MPEG Remaster

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

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

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Advanced Settings

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

Custom can be stored for each input.

Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode

1. Select the input mode with AV or TV.

2. Display the menu with MENU.

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

4. Select the mode and press OK to set.

Cinema / True Cinema / Custom

■ Adjust the detailed picture settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

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

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

■ Contrast Control

Contrast Control

(Custom / Auto / Off)

Automatically adjusts the detailed contrast settings. Select Custom to set

Contrast Control Setting manually.

Contrast Control Setting

Adaptive Gamma Control:

Adjusts the gamma curve to make the image brighter.

Black Expander:

Gradually adjusts the shades of black.

Clear White Effect:

Makes the white area clearer.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items for Contrast Control Setting.

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■ White Balance

R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain

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

R-Cutoff / G-Cutoff / B-Cutoff

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

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items for White Balance.

Input Signal Level:

Adjusts the input signal level.

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

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

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Resets White Balance to the default settings.

■ Colour Management

R-Hue / R-Saturation / R-Luminance

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

G-Hue / G-Saturation / G-Luminance

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

B-Hue / B-Saturation / B-Luminance

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

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items for Colour Management.

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

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

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

Adjusts the saturation of cyan / magenta / yellow areas.

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

Adjusts the luminance of cyan / magenta / yellow areas.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Resets Colour Management to the default settings.

■ Gamma

Gamma

Switches the gamma curve.

●

Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment.

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items for Gamma.

Input Signal Level:

Adjusts the input signal level.

Gain:

Adjusts the gain of gamma for selected signal level.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Resets Gamma to the default settings.

■ Reset to Defaults

Reset to Defaults

Resets Advanced Settings to the default settings.

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Option Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

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

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Game Mode

(On / Off)

Provides suitable images for fast response signals when playing games.

●

Not valid in TV 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) input signal.

●

Not valid in the following conditions:

– 3D

– Multi window

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.

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●

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

Detail Setting.

●

For HDMI

HDMI RGB Range

(Auto / Full / Normal)

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

●

When the black level is not suitable, select Full.

●

For HDMI

AV Colour System

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

Selects optional colour system based on video signals.

●

For AV (VIDEO)

3D-COMB

(On / Off)

Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid.

●

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

●

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

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Screen Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

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

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

16:9 Overscan

(On / Off)

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

On:

Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image.

Off:

Displays the image in the original size.

●

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

●

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

●

Not valid for photo content

H-Size

Switches horizontal picture size.

●

Not valid in 3D mode

Zoom Adjustments

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

●

Not valid in the following conditions:

– Multi window

– 3D

Screen Display

(On / Off)

Turns the screen off when you select Off.

●

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

●

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

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Copy Adjustment

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

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

Destination Input and press OK to access.

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

4. Select Copy Start and press OK to copy.

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

= Note =

●

Option Settings, Screen Settings and 3D Settings are not copied.

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For best audio

Sound mode

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Select the mode and press OK to set.

Mode

(Standard / Music / Ambience / User)

Selects your favourite sound mode for each input.

Standard:

Provides the suitable sound quality for all types of scenes.

Music:

Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc.

Ambience:

Improves spatial effects and provides clear sounds.

User:

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

●

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

Bass / Treble / Surround / Bass Boost

●

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

Bass and Treble. Select Equaliser and adjust the frequency.

Watching > For best audio > Basic settings

●

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

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Basic settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound and press OK to access.

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

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

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Bass

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

Treble

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

Equaliser

Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality.

●

This function is available when Mode is set to User.

●

Select the frequency and adjust the frequency level.

●

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

●

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

to Defaults and press OK.

●

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

Balance

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers.

Surround

(Diffuse Surround / Virtual Surround / Off)

Selects surround sound settings.

Provides a more progressive enhancer and reverberation to simulate
improved spatial effects.

Virtual Surround:

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

●

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

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Bass Boost

(On / Off)

Enhances the effect of bass sounds.

●

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

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Volume settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound and press OK to access.

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

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

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Speaker Setting

(TV Speaker / Headphones / Off)

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

●

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

Headphone Volume

Adjusts the volume of headphones.

Auto Gain Control

(On / Off)

Automatically regulates large sound level differences between channels and
inputs.

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Speaker Distance to Wall

(Up to 30cm / Over 30cm)

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

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Voice Guidance Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

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

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Voice Guidance

(On / Off)

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

●

Not valid in multi window mode

Speed

(Fast / Normal / Slow)

Selects the readout speed for the voice guidance.

Volume

(Max / Mid / Min)

Selects the volume for the voice guidance.

Language

Changes language for the voice guidance.

●

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

User Level

(Beginner / Expert)

Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance.

Web Browser

(On / Off)

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

= Note =

●

Voice guidance function may not correspond exactly.

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Audio Description

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

Preferred Audio Type / Volume / Speakers / Headphones

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Preferred Audio Type

(Audio Description / Standard)

Narration settings for visually impaired users

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

●

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

●

For DVB

Volume

Adjusts the volume for Audio Description.

●

For DVB

Speakers

(Mix / Standard)

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

●

For DVB

Headphones

(Mix / Standard)

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

●

For DVB

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Advanced settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound and press OK to access.

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

MPX / Audio Preference / SPDIF Selection / SPDIF Delay / HDMI Input

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

MPX

Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).

Stereo:

Use this normally.

Mono:

When stereo signal cannot be received

M1 / M2:

Available while mono signal is transmitted

●

For Analogue

Audio Preference

(Auto / Multichannel / Stereo / MPEG)

●

Selectable options vary depending on the country you select.

Selects the initial setting for audio tracks.

Auto:

Automatically selects the audio tracks if a programme has two or more
tracks. The priority is given in the following order - Dolby Digital Plus,
HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, MPEG.

Multichannel:

The priority is given to multi-channel audio track.

Stereo:

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

MPEG:

The priority is given to MPEG.

●

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

●

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

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

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

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For DVB

SPDIF Selection

(Auto / PCM)

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

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SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format.

Auto:

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

PCM:

Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

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

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For DVB, video content

Media Player > Video mode > Audio output settings

Network > Videos > Audio output settings

SPDIF Delay

Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2
(ARC function) terminals if the sound does not synchronise the image.

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For DVB

HDMI Input

(Digital / Analogue)

Selects to fit the input signal.

Watching > External equipment > HDMI features

Digital:

When sound is carried via the HDMI cable connection

Analogue:

When sound is not carried via the HDMI-DVI adaptor cable connection

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For HDMI

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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 broadcaster).

1. Select the mode with TV.

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

2. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

●

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

– View Landscape to see several channels.

– View Portrait to see one channel by time.

●

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

1) Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

TV Guide:

Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) is available.

Channel List:

The channel list appears instead of EPG.

(Example)

TV screen

Date

Time

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Programme

D (DVB-T) / A (Analogue)

Channel position and name

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To watch the programme

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

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

2) Select View and press OK to watch.

– To use Timer Programming

Watching > TV Guide > Timer Programming

●

To the previous day

(red)

●

To the next day

(green)

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To view a channel list of the selected type

1) Display the type list with

(yellow).

2) Select the type and press OK to view.

●

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

1) Display the search list with

(yellow).

2) Select Search and press OK to access.

3) Enter characters with Cursor buttons or Numeric buttons, and press OK
to set.

4) Press (green) to start searching.

– All the programme titles including the word you set are listed.

– Searching without any characters lists all programmes including

current programmes.

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To view a channel list of the selected category

1) Display the category list with

(blue).

2) Select the category and press OK to view.

– To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit

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To view more details of the programme

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1) Select the programme.

2) Press

to view.

– Press again to return to TV Guide.

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To exit TV Guide

EXIT

= Note =

●

When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for
more than a week, it may take some time before TV Guide is completely
shown.

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

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Timer Programming

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

1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

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

●

You can also set a timer event pressing .

●

To check / change / cancel a timer event

Recording > Timer Programming > Editing Timer Programming

●

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

●

To return to TV Guide

BACK/RETURN

●

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

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

the time you finish the timer event setting.

●

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

from TV Guide.

●

Depending on the country you select, you can set Signal Supported

Recording (see below).

= Note =

●

Not valid in Analogue

●

Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is

received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider.

●

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

●

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

Recording > USB HDD setup

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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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■ Signal Supported Recording

Signal Supported Recording 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. Note that Signal

Supported Recording only works reliably if correct information is received

from broadcasters.

●

The availability of this function depends on the country and TV mode you
select.

●

is displayed on the timer event if Signal Supported Recording is set.

= Note =

●

If you edit the start time or end time of a signal supported recording 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.

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Teletext

Viewing Teletext

1. Switch to teletext with TEXT.

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

●

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

●

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

●

Colour bar is displayed on the bottom of the screen.

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

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To adjust contrast

1) Press MENU three times to display Contrast.

2) Adjust and press OK to set.

●

To exit teletext

EXIT

■ Reveal hidden data

1. Press MENU.

2. Reveal with

●

Press again to hide.

(red).

■ To view a favourite page stored

Press STTL to view a favourite page.

●

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

●

Factory setting is “P103”.

■ FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

1. Press MENU.

2. Press

(green) to change the layout.

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■ Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once

1. Press MENU twice.

2. Set Picture and text to On / Off.

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Operations can be made only in teletext screen.

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

1. Press

2. Press and hold OK.

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The stored page number changes to white.

●

To change stored pages

1) Press

2) Enter a new page number with Numeric buttons.

3) Press and hold OK.

(coloured buttons) while the page is displayed.

(coloured buttons) to change.

■ View sub page

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

●

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

●

Searching may take time while you are watching TV.

●

To view a specific sub page

1) Press MENU.

2) Press

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

(blue).

).

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Teletext mode

Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcaster.

●

The features may vary depending on the broadcaster.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Select TOP (FLOF) / List and press OK to set.

■ TOP mode (For TOP text broadcasting)

TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in
an easier search and effective guide.

●

Fast overview of the teletext information available

●

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

●

Page status information on the bottom of the screen

●

Available page up / down

(red) / (green)

●

To select among subject blocks

(blue)

●

To select next subject within the subject block

(yellow)

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

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

In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated on the bottom of
the screen.

To access more information about one of these subjects, press the
appropriate coloured button.

This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.

■ List mode

In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated on the
bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be changed and stored in
the TV’s memory.

Watching > Teletext > Viewing Teletext

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Teletext Character Set

Selects teletext language font.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Display Settings > Teletext Character Set and press OK to

access.

3. Select the font and press OK to set.

West:

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish,
etc.

East1:

Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian, etc.

East2:

Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian, etc.

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3D

Note

●

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

●

If the room is lit by fluorescent lights (50 Hz) and light appears to flicker
when using the 3D Eyewear, switch off the fluorescent light.

●

Do not apply 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 in a horizontal position
where double vision does not occur.

●

Do not wear the 3D Eyewear for purposes other than viewing 3D images.
Liquid crystal displays (such as computer screen, digital clock, calculator,
etc.) may be difficult to see while wearing the 3D Eyewear.

●

Do not use the 3D Eyewear as a substitute for sunglasses.

●

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

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Viewing 3D

You can enjoy viewing 3D images of content or programmes supporting 3D
effects by wearing the 3D Eyewear.

●

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

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

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

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

●

Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear supporting Bluetooth wireless technology
for active shutter 3D.

●

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

2. View the 3D images.

●

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.

●

Turn off the 3D Eyewear after using it.

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

●

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.)

●

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

●

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

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

products

●

Available in Media Player and Network services

Media Player

Network

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■ 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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3D Mode Selection

You can change the viewing mode for 3D image.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > 3D Settings > 3D Mode and press OK to access.

3. Select the mode and press OK to set.

●

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

3D / 2D:

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

●

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

■ To select 3D format manually

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

1. Display 3D Mode Selection (Manual) with

(red) during above

operation.

2. Select the mode and press OK to set.

Original:

Displays the source image as it is.

●

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.

●

For digital signals

2D→3D:

Converts 2D images into 3D.

●

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

●

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

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3D Settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Picture > 3D Settings and press OK to access.

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

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

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

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To exit the menu screen

EXIT

3D Mode

(3D / 2D)

Selects the viewing mode between 2D and 3D.

●

To select the 3D format manually, set 3D Mode Selection (Manual).

Watching > 3D > 3D Mode Selection

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

●

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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2D→3DDepth

(Max / Mid / Min)

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

3D Adjustment

(On / Off)

Adjusts the 3D effect while viewing 3D image (except in 2D→3D mode).

Set to On to enable Effect setting.

●

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

●

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

Effect:

Adjusts the 3D depth according to the content or to your preference.
(This setting is not 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.

●

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

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.

= Note =

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

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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 and each source image format, and select
the correct 3D mode.

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3D images are displayed correctly with the appropriate 3D formats shown
in the yellow boxes below.

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.

●

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

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Tuning and editing channels

Setting menu

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

1. Select the mode with TV.

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

2. Display the menu with MENU.

3. Select Setup > Tuning Menu and press OK to access.

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

●

The menu name varies depending on the TV mode.

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

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

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

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Favourites Edit

■ List favourite DVB channels

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

Favourites 1 to 4).

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

Watching > Basic > Information banner

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

1. Select Favourites Edit and press OK to access.

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

●

appears when the channel is encrypted.

●

To display other favourites

(green)

●

To sort channel names in alphabetical order

(red)

●

To change the category

(blue)

3. Press OK to add it to favourites list.

●

To add all channels to the list (if available)

1) Press

2) Press

●

To add consecutive channels to the list at once

1) Press

(yellow).

(green) to add all.

(yellow).

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

4. Press BACK/RETURN and OK to store.

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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.

●

To move the channel

1) Select the channel.

2) Press

(green).

3) Select the new position with Cursor buttons.

4) Press (green) to store.

●

To delete the channel

1) Select the channel.

2) Press

– Press

●

To name the favourites

1) Press

(blue) to delete.

(yellow) to delete all channels.

(red).

2) Enter characters (maximum 10 characters) with Cursor buttons or

Numeric buttons, and press OK to set.

3) Press BACK/RETURN to store.

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Channel List

■ Edit DVB channels

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

●

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

1. Select Channel List and press OK to access.

●

To swap / move the channel position

1) Press

(green) to edit.

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

press

●

To delete the channel

(green) to store.

(blue)

●

To delete all channels

(yellow)

●

To add channel

1) Select a channel from Channels Found.

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

●

To sort channel names in alphabetical order in Channels Found

(red)

●

To add all channels (if available)

(yellow)

●

To change the category of Channels Found

(blue)

2. Press BACK/RETURN and OK to store.

●

To exchange channel list (DVB-S)

1) Display the menu with MENU.

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

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3) Follow the on-screen instructions.

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

Memory used for this function.

Settings > Setup > Other Settings

■ Skip unwanted Analogue channels

You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be
displayed except in this function.

1. Select Channel List and press OK to access.

2. Select a channel.

3. Press OK to set Reveal / Hide (skip).
: Reveal

: Hide (skip)

●

To reveal all channels (if available)

(yellow)

■ Edit Analogue Channels

●

To swap / move the channel position (if available)

1) Press

2) Set the new position with Cursor buttons and press
store.

●

To retune each channel (Manual Tuning)

(red)

●

To rename the channel name

1) Press

2) Enter characters (maximum 5 characters) with Cursor buttons or

Numeric buttons, and press OK to set.

(green) to edit.

(green) to

(blue) to edit.

3) Press BACK/RETURN to store.

= Note =

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

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