Panasonic TX-55AX630B, TX-48AX630B, TX-40AX630B User Manual

TX-40AX630B

TX-48AX630B

TX-55AX630B

eHELP

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my Home Screen

my Home Screen

• Information	12
• How to use	13
• Settings	14
• OSD Colour	16

APPS List

• Information	17
• How to use	17
• Settings	18

Watching

Basic

• Basic connection	19
• Selecting channel	21
• Information banner	22
• Option Menu	24
• Subtitle	26
• Last view	26
• Off Timer	27
• Energy saving functions	27
• Adjusting time	29
• Language	29

4K resolution

• 4K compatible equipment	30
• HDCP Setting	30
• HDMI Auto Setting	30
• Valid 4K format	31

External equipment

• External connection	32
• Watching external input	35
• Operating with TV’s remote control	36
• HDMI features	37

•	Terminal information	39
•	Valid input signals	40

For best picture

• Viewing Mode	41
• Ambient Sensor	42
• Aspect	42
• Aspect Control Signal	43
• Basic settings	45
• Noise reduction settings	46
• Advanced Settings	47
• Option Settings	50
• Screen Settings	51
• Copy Adjustment	53

For best audio

• Sound mode	54
• Basic settings	54
• Volume settings	55
• Voice Guidance Settings	56
• Audio Description	57
• Advanced settings	58

TV Guide

• Using TV Guide	61
• Timer Programming	64

Teletext

• Viewing Teletext	65
• Teletext mode	66
• Teletext Character Set	67

3D

• Note		69
• Viewing 3D		69
• 3D	Mode Selection	70
• 3D	Settings	71
• Source image format		73

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Tuning and editing channels

• Setting menu	75
• Favourites Edit	75
• Channel List	77
• Auto Setup	78
• Manual Tuning	79
• Update Channel List	80
• New Channel Message	80
• Signal Condition	81
• Other settings	81

Recording

USB HDD setup

• Preparations	82
• Setting for USB HDD	83

Recording current programme

• One Touch Recording	85
• REW LIVE TV	86

Timer Programming

• Setting Timer Programming	88
• Editing Timer Programming	90
• Remote recording	90
• Note	91

Technical information

• USB HDD

92

Media Player

Using Media Player

• Information	93
• Selecting device / mode	95
• Network device	96

Photo mode

• Selecting file

98

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• Viewing photo	98
• Sorting photos	99
• Multi Shot 3D	99
• Using Slideshow	100

Video mode

• Selecting file	104
• Watching video	104
• Video Setup	106
• Audio output settings	107

Recorded TV mode

• Selecting content	108
• Watching recorded TV	109
• Grouping contents	110
• Deleting content	110
• Changing device	111
• Chapter List	111
• Audio output settings	111

Music mode

• Selecting file	113
• Playing music	113
• Music Setup	114

Technical information

• Device handling caution	115
• SD Card	115
• USB devices	116
• Photo format	116
• Video format	117
• Music format	120

Network

Internet content

• Information	121
• Selecting internet content	121

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• Note

122

DLNA

• Information	123
• Using DLNA	126

Network connections

• Internet connection	127
• DLNA connection	128
• Note	130

Network settings

• Network Connection	131
• Custom - Wireless	132
• Custom - Wired	134
• Custom - Wireless Access Point	135
• Network Status	136
• my Home Cloud Settings	137
• VIERA Name	137
• TV Remote App Settings	137
• Network Link Settings	139
• TV Anywhere Settings	140
• File Sharing Settings	140
• Software Update	140
• New Software Message	141

Photos

• Selecting file	142
• Viewing photo	142
• Using Slideshow	143

Videos

• Selecting file	145
• Watching video	145
• Video Setup	147
• Audio output settings	148

Music

• Selecting file	149
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• Playing music	149
• Music Setup	150

DIGA Recorder

• Controlling DIGA Recorder

151

Technical information

• Photo format	152
• Video format	152
• Music format	155

Functions

User profile

• Information	156
• Settings	156
• my Stream	157

Voice Control

• Preparations	159
• How to use	160

Touch Pad Controller

• Information	161
• My button	161
• Settings	161

Multi Window

• Picture in Picture

163

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

• Summary of VIERA Link	164
• Preparations	168
• Easy playback	168
• Power on Link	169
• Power off Link	169
• Standby Power Save	169
• Intelligent Auto Standby	169
• VIERA Link Control	170
• Speaker Selection	171
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• Note

172

Child Lock

• Using Child Lock	173
• PIN number	174
• Parental Rating	174

Data Service Application

• Using Data Service Application	175
• Cookie	175
• Note	176

Common Interface

• Caution	177
• Using Common Interface	177

Shipping Condition

• Shipping Condition

179

Updating the TV Software

• Information	180
• Auto update	180
• Manual update	181

Setting characters

• Using Numeric buttons

182

Bluetooth devices

• Bluetooth Setup

183

Keyboard

• Keyboard

184

Settings

Setting menu

• How to use

185

Picture

• Viewing Mode	187
• Basic settings	187
• Ambient Sensor	188
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• Noise reduction settings	188
• Advanced Settings	188
• Option Settings	189
• Screen Settings	190
• 3D Settings	191
• Copy Adjustment	192
• Reset to Defaults	192

Sound

• Mode	193
• Basic settings	193
• Volume settings	194
• Voice Guidance Settings	195
• Audio Description	196
• Advanced settings	196
• Reset to Defaults	197

Network

• Network Connection	198
• Network Status	198
• my Home Cloud Settings	198
• VIERA Name	198
• TV Remote App Settings	198
• Network Link Settings	198
• TV Anywhere Settings	198
• File Sharing Settings	198
• Other settings	199

Timer

• Off Timer	200
• Timer Programming	200
• Time Zone	200
• Auto Standby	200
• No signal Power off	200

Setup

• Eco Navigation

201

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• Voice Control Settings	201
• User Settings	201
• USB Device Setup	201
• Recording Setup	201
• VIERA Touch Pad Controller	201
• Bluetooth Setup	201
• Child Lock	202
• Tuning Menu	202
• Language	204
• Display Settings	204
• HDCP Setting	206
• HDMI Auto Setting	206
• Common Interface	206
• VIERA Link Settings	206
• Data Service Application	207
• System Menu	208
• Other Settings	208

Support

FAQs

• Picture	209
• Digital TV	210
• Analogue TV	211
• Sound	211
• 3D	212
• HDMI	213
• Network	214
• Other	215

Maintenance

• Care and Cleaning

217

Information

• Using Help menu

218

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Optional accessories

• 3D Eyewear	219
• Communication Camera	219
• Wall-hanging bracket	219

Licence

	• Licence			221
			Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.
	OK
	Menu		Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.
			References in this eHELP
	●● 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)

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

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

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > Settings

2. Select a feature with / / / and press OK to access. ●● To watch full-screen TV

1)Select the TV viewer with / / / . (Example)

2)Press OK to watch. (Example)

●● Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.

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Settings

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

(Example)

■■Home Screen Selection

1.Display Home Screen Selection with HOME.

(Example)

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

Full Screen TV:

Displays full-screen TV. TV Home Screen:

To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable

Lifestyle Screen:

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

Enjoy internet content while watching TV.

■■Face Recognition / Voice Print Recognition

By using the Communication Camera and Voice Control function, this TV recognises your face / voice and displays the registered Home Screen.

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

To use this function, you need to set up a user profile and register face / voice data, preferred Home Screen, etc.

Functions > User profile > Settings

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●● Communication Camera is not included. Please purchase as necessary.

Support > Optional accessories > Communication Camera

●● For details of Voice Control function

Functions > Voice Control

■■Settings

You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper, renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the

TV is turned on, etc.)

1.Select Settings from the tool guide.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions.

■■Search

You can search the content from various features.

1.Select Search from the tool guide.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

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

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

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

Network > Network connections

Network > Network settings

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

Network > Network settings > Software Update

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OSD Colour

1.Display the menu with MENU.

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

3.Set with / and press OK to store.

OSD Colour

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

Selects the preferred colour type of on-screen displays.

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

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APPS List

Information

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

■■APPS List

(Example)

= Note =

●● APPS List is subject to change without notice.

How to use

You can access special features such as internet contents, network contents,

Media Player, etc. from APPS List.

1.Display APPS List with APPS. (Example)

●● To exit APPS List EXIT

2.Select an icon of the features with / / / and press OK to access. Internet contents

Network > Internet content my Stream

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

●● You need a broadband network environment to use this function fully. ●● Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the application.

Functions > User profile > my Stream

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Media Player

Media Player > Using Media Player > Selecting device / mode

Recorded TV

Media Player > Recorded TV mode

Media Server

Network > DLNA > Using DLNA

VIERA Link

Functions > VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

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 / / / and press OK to access.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

= Note =

●● Setup menu items may be changed without notice.

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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.

■■Aerial

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

Terrestrial aerial / Cable

●● For DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue

■■DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial / Cable

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AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

■■DVD Recorder (VCR) / Set top box

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Set top box

Satellite dish

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial / Cable

= Note =

●● For VIERA Link connections

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

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

●● Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

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

●● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ●● Use a fully wired SCART cable.

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●● 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. DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue

●● The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.

●● You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly.

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

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

●● Press Numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more-digit

(e.g. 399, press ).

■■To select a channel from the channel list

1.Display the channel list with OK.

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

●● To sort channel names in alphabetical order

(red)

●● To change the category

(blue)

■■To select a channel using information banner

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

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

Watching > Basic > Information banner

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■■To select a channel using TV Guide

1.Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

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

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

3.Select View with / and press OK to watch. (DVB)

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

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

■■To watch pay-TV

●● For information of the encrypted channels

Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface

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

Information banner

Display information banner with .

●● Also appears when changing a channel. (Example)

Channel position and name

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

, )

Programme

Start time / End time (except Analogue)

Channel position, etc. (Analogue)

Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue) Category

●● To change the category (DVB)

1)Display the category list with (blue).

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2) Select the category with / and press OK to change.

Current time

Features available / message meanings

Bad signal:

Poor quality TV signal Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC:

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

AD:

Audio Description service available

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

Watching > For best audio > Audio Description

:

Subtitle service available :

Teletext service available :

Multiple audio available :

Multiple video available :

Multiple audio and video available

Stereo, Mono:

Audio mode :

Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available

Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application

1 – 90:

Off Timer remaining time

Watching > Basic > Off Timer

●● To confirm another tuned channel

/

●● To watch the channel listed in the banner

OK

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●●

●●

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.

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

my Home Screen > my Home Screen > OSD Colour

●● To display the introduction banner for the internet service

1)Display the menu with MENU.

2)Select Setup > Display Settings > Smart Banner with / and press OK to access.

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

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 Video / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Sub Channel / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / MPX / Volume Correction

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

3. Set with / / / and press OK to store.

Voice Guidance Settings

Guidance settings for visually impaired users

Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings

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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).

●● For DVB

●● To adjust the volume for Audio Description

Watching > For best audio > Audio Description

Multi Video

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

●●

●●

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

For DVB

Multi Audio

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

●●

●●

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

For DVB

Dual Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available). ●● For DVB

Sub Channel

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

Subtitle Language

Selects the language for subtitles (if available).

●● For DVB

Teletext Character Set

Sets the teletext language font.

Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set

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Teletext Language

Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available). ●● For DVB

MPX

Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

●● For Analogue

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Subtitle

Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.

●● To select the preferred language for DVB subtitles (if available), set Preferred Subtitles.

Watching > Basic > Language

●● To select the preferred subtitle type

1)Display the menu with MENU.

2)Select Setup > Display Settings > Preferred Subtitle Type with / and press OK to access.

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

–Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).

●● Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.

Watching > Basic > Language

= Note =

●●

●●

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.

Last view

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

●● Press again to return to the current view.

= Note =

●● 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.

Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.

1.Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

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

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

●● The remaining time displays on the information banner.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

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

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: ●● 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 =

●● This function does not affect the recording.

■■Auto Standby

1.Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

Auto Standby (On / Off)

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

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●●

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

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

■■No signal Power off

1.Display the menu with MENU.

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

3.Select On / Off with / 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.

●● The 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 with / and press OK to access.

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

●● 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 with / and press OK to access.

3.Select the time with / and press OK to set. 20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / Off (seconds)

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

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

MUTE to turn the screen on. Not valid in Analogue

Adjusting time

Adjusts the time data.

1.Display the menu with MENU.

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

3.Set with / and press OK to store.

●● The time data will be corrected based on GMT.

Language

1.Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

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

Preferred Teletext

4.Set with / / / 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).

●● To display subtitles

Watching > Basic > Subtitle

Preferred Teletext

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

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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 HDMI terminal using a 4K compatible cable and you can watch contents of 4K format.

■■4K compatible equipment

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

4K compatible equipment

●●

●●

●●

Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting. Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

If 4K compatible equipment supports 4K (60p, 50p) 4:4:4 output, use HDMI1 for connecting.

HDCP Setting

1.Display the menu with MENU.

2.Select Setup > HDCP Setting with / and press OK to access.

3.Set with / and press OK to store.

HDCP Setting

(Auto / 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 HDMI input

HDMI Auto Setting

1.Display the menu with MENU.

2.Select Setup > HDMI Auto Setting with / and press OK to access.

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