PANASONIC TX-55CR430B User Manual
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TX-55CR430B
COLOUR TELEVISION WITH REMOTE CONTROL
Contents
Safety Information ..................................................2
Maintenance ...........................................................3
Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal............................3
Mains plug ..............................................................3
Assembling / Removing the pedestal ..................... 3
When using the wall-hanging bracket.....................4
Environmental Information......................................4
Features .................................................................4
Accessories Included..............................................5
Standby Notications .............................................. 5
TV Control Buttons & Operation ............................. 5
Inserting the Batteries into the Remote .................. 5
Connect Power ...................................................... 5
Antenna Connection ............................................... 5
Notication ..............................................................5
Specication ...........................................................7
Remote Control ......................................................8
Connections............................................................9
Switching On/Off ...................................................10
First Time Installation............................................10
Media Playback via USB Input ............................. 10
Media Browser Menu............................................ 11
CEC and CEC RC Passthrough ........................... 11
TV Menu Contents................................................12
General TV Operation ..........................................16
Using the Channel List .........................................16
Conguring Parental Settings ............................... 16
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ....................16
Teletext Services .................................................. 17
Software Upgrade.................................................17
Troubleshooting & Tips .........................................18
PC Input Typical Display Modes ...........................18
AV and HDMI Signal Compatibility .......................19
Supported Video File Formats for USB Mode ......20
Supported Picture File Formats for USB Mode .... 20
Supported Audio File Formats for USB Mode ......21
Supported DVI Resolutions .................................. 21
3D Mode ...............................................................22
Connectivity ..........................................................25
Wireless Connectivity .......................................... 26
Internet Portal .......................................................28
Internet Browser ................................................... 29
Important Instruction ............................................. 30
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Safety Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Don’t operate your TV in extreme ambient
conditions as this may cause damage to your TV.
In extreme weather (storms, lightning) and long
inactivity periods (going on holiday) disconnect
the TV set from the mains. The mains plug is
used to disconnect TV set from the mains and
therefore it must remain readily operable.
This sign is present wherever there is very
important information on operation and
maintenance of the appliance in the literature
accompanying it.
Note: Follow the on screen instructions for operating the
related features.
IMPORTANT - Please read these
instructions fully before installing or
operating
WARNING: Never let people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and / or
knowledge use electrical devices unsupervised.
• For ventilation purposes, leave a free space of at
least 10 cm all around the set.
•Do not block ventilation holes.
•Do not place the TV on sloping or unstable surfaces,
the TV may tip over.
• Use this device in moderate climates.
• The power cord plug should be easily accessible. Do
not place the TV, furniture, etc. on the power cord.
A damaged power cord/plug can cause re or give
you an electric shock. Handle the power cord by the
plug, do not unplug the TV by pulling the power cord.
Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands
as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock.
Never make a knot in the power cord or tie it with
other cords. When damaged it must be replaced,
this should only be done by qualied personnel.
•Do not use this TV in a humid or damp environment.
Do not expose the TV to liquids. In case the cabinet
contacts any liquids unplug the TV immediately
and have it checked by qualied personnel before
operating it any further.
•Do not expose the TV to direct sunlight,
open ames or place it near intense heat
sources such as electric heaters.
• Listening in excessive volumes from earphones and
headphones may cause hearing loss.
• Ensure that no open ame sources, such
as lit candles, are placed on top of the TV.
• To prevent injuries, this TV must be securely
attached to a wall by carefully following the
instructions (if the option is available).
• Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear
on the screen as a xed blue, green or red point.
Please note that this does not affect the performance
of your product. Take care not to scratch the screen
with ngernails or other hard objects.
• Before cleaning, unplug the TV from the wall socket.
Only use a soft, dry cloth while cleaning.
Warning
Risk of electric shock
Caution
Important
Notice
Serious injury or death risk
Dangerous voltage risk
Injury or property damage risk
Operating the system correctly
Additional notes marked
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Maintenance
First, remove the mains plug from the mains
socket.
Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal
Regular care:
Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet,
or pedestal by using a soft cloth to remove dirt or
ngerprints.
For stubborn dirt:
1. First clean the dust from the surface.
2. Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted
neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts
water).
3. Wring out the cloth rmly. (Please note, do not
let liquid enter the TV inside as it may lead to
product failure.)
4. Carefully wipe moisten and wipe away the
stubborn dirt.
5. Finally, wipe away all the moisture.
Caution
Do not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard,
otherwise this may cause scratches on the surface.
• Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect
repellent, solvent, thinner or other volatile
substances. This may degrade surface quality or
cause peeling of the paint.
• The surface of the display panel is specially treated
and may be easily damaged. Take care not to tap
or scratch the surface with your ngernail or other
hard objects.
• Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make
contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long
time. This may degrade surface quality.
Mains plug
Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular
intervals.
Moisture and dust may cause re or electrical shock.
Assembling / Removing the pedestal
Preparations
Take out the pedestal(s) and the TV from the packing
case and put the TV onto a work table with the screen
panel down on the clean and soft cloth (blanket, etc.)
• Use a at and rm table bigger than the TV.
• Do not hold the screen panel part.
• Make sure not to scratch or break the TV.
Assembling the pedestal
1. Place the stand(s) on the stand mounting
pattern(s) on the rear side of the TV.
2. Insert the screws (M4 x 12) provided and
tighten them gently until the stand is properly
tted.
Removing the pedestal from the TV
Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way
when using the wall-hanging bracket or repacking
the TV.
• Put the TV onto a work table with the screen panel
down on the clean and soft cloth. Leave the stand(s)
protruding over the edge of the surface.
• Unsrew the screws that xing the stand(s).
• Remove the stand(s).
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When using the wall-hanging bracket
Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to
purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket.
Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation;
Rear of the TV
a
b
a (mm)
400
b (mm) 400
View from the side
a
Depth of
screw (a)
Diameter M6
Note: The screws for xing the TV onto the wall-hanging
bracket are not supplied with the TV.
Environmental Information
This television is designed to be environment friendly.
To reduce energy consumption, you can follow these
steps:
If you set the Energy Saving to Minimum, Medium,
Maximum or Auto the TV will reduce the energy
consumption accordingly. If you like to set the
Backlight to a xed value set as Custom and adjust
the Backlight (located under the Energy Saving
setting) manually using Left or Right buttons on the
remote. Set as Off to turn this setting off.
Note: Available Energy Saving options may differ depending
on the selected Mode in the Picture menu.
The Energy Saving settings can be found in the
Picture menu. Note that some picture settings will
be unavailable to be changed.
min. (mm) 4
max. (mm) 6
If pressed Right button while Auto option is selected or
Left button while Custom option is selected, “Screen
will be off in 15 seconds.” message will be displayed
on the screen. Select Proceed and press OK to turn
the screen off immediately. If you don’t press any
button, the screen will be off in 15 seconds. Press
any button on the remote or on the TV to turn the
screen on again.
Note: Screen Off option is not available if the Mode is set
to Game.
When the TV is not in use, please switch off or
disconnect the TV from the mains plug. This will also
reduce energy consumption.
Features
• TV supports Ultra HD (Ultra High Denition - also
known as 4K) which provides resolution of 3840 x
2160 (4K:2K). It equals 4 times the resolution of Full
HD TV by doubling the pixel count of the Full HD TV
both horizontally and vertically. Ultra HD contents are
supported from HDMI, USB inputs and over DVB-T2
and DVB-S2 broadcasts.
•3D Viewing: This product supports the viewing of
3D content from devices such as a High Denition
Satellite Receiver or Blu-ray Player via HDMI, PC,
YPBPR, USB inputs or via an available broadcast.
3D content provided from the portal applications/
services are also supported
• Remote controlled colour TV
• Fully integrated digital terrestrial/cable (DVB-T2/C)
• HDMI inputs to connect other devices with HDMI
sockets
• USB input
• OSD menu system
• Scart socket for external devices (such as DVD
Players, PVR, video games, etc.)
• Stereo sound system
• Teletext
• Headphone connection
• Automatic programming system
• Manual tuning
• Automatic power down after up to eight hours.
• Sleep timer
• Child lock
• Automatic sound mute when no transmission.
• NTSC playback
• AVL (Automatic Volume Limiting)
• PLL (Frequency Search)
• PC input
• Game Mode (Optional)
• Picture off function
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• Ethernet (LAN) for Internet connectivity and service
• 802.11n built in WIFI Support
• Media Sharing
Accessories Included
• Remote Control
• Batteries: 2 x AAA
• Instruction Book
• Quick Start Guide
• Detachable stand
• Stand mounting screws (M4 x 12)
StandbyNotications
If the TV does not receive any input signal (e.g. from
an aerial or HDMI source) for 5 minutes, it will go
into standby. When you next switch-on, the following
message will be displayed: “TV switched to stand-by
mode automatically because there was no signal
for a long time.” Press OK to continue.
If the TV is on and it isn’t being operated for a while
it will go into standby. When you next switch-on, the
following message will be displayed. “TV switched to
stand-by mode automatically because no operation
was made for a long time.” Press OK to continue.
TV Control Buttons & Operation
TV/AV
+
P/CH
+
Source button on your remote control consecutively
to select the different sources.
Changing Channels and Volume
You can change the channel and adjust the volume
by using the Volume +/- and Programme +/- buttons
on the remote.
Inserting the Batteries into the Remote
Remove the back cover to reveal the battery
compartment. Insert two size AAA batteries. Make
sure the (+) and (-) signs match (observe correct
polarity). Do not mix old and new batteries. Replace
only with same or equivalent type. Place the cover
back on.
Connect Power
IMPORTANT: The TV set is designed to operate on
220-240V AC, 50 Hz socket. After unpacking, allow
the TV set to reach the ambient room temperature
before you connect the set to the mains. Plug the
power cable to the mains socket outlet.
Antenna Connection
Connect the aerial or cable TV plug to the AERIAL
INPUT (ANT-TV) socket located on the rear bottom
side of the TV.
Rear bottom side of the TV
1. Standby/On button
2. Source button
3. Programme +/- buttons
4. Volume +/- buttons
Press the Volume +/- buttons simultaneously to
view main menu and use Programme +/- buttons to
navigate and Volume +/- buttons to change value.
Note:
The position of the control buttons may differ
depending on the model.
Operation with the Remote Control
Press the Menu button on your remote control to
display main menu screen. Use the directional buttons
to select a menu tab and press OK to enter. Use the
directional buttons again to select or set an item. Press
Return/Back or Menu button to quit a menu screen.
Input Selection
Once you have connected external systems to your
TV, you can switch to different input sources. Press the
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Notication
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The terms HDMI and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the
United States and other countries.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks of
Google Inc.
Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries
Only for European Union
and countries with recycling
systems
These symbols on the products,
packaging, and/or accompanying
documents mean that used electrical
and electronic products and batteries
must not be mixed with general
household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling of old products and batteries,
please take them to applicable
collection points in accordance with
your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will
help to save valuable resouces and
prevent any potential negative effects
on human health and the environment.
For more information about collection
and recycling, please contact your local
municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for
incorrect disposal of this waste, in
accordance with national legislation.
Note for the battery symbol
(bottom symbol):
This symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol.
In this case it complies with the
requirement set by the Directive for
the chemical involved.
Sales and Support Information
Customer Communication Centre
• For customers within the UK: 0344 844 3899
• For customers within Ireland: 01289 8333
• Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm, (Excluding public
holidays).
• For further support on your product, please visit our
website: www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
• Order accessory and consumable items for your
product with ease and condence by phoning our
Customer Comminications Centre Monday - Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm, (Excluding public holidays).
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory
ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities
are provided directly by Panasonic UK.
• It couldn’t be simpler!
• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping
for a wide range of nished products. Take a browse
on our website for further details.
Authorized Representative:
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
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Specication
TV Broadcasting
Receiving Channels
Digital Reception
Number of Preset
Channels
Channel Indicator On Screen Display
RF Aerial Input 75 Ohm (unbalanced)
Operating Voltage 220-240V AC, 50Hz.
Audio A2 Stereo+Nicam Stereo
Headphone 3.5 mm mini stereo jack
Audio Output Power
(WRMS.) (10% THD)
Power Consumption (W) 200 W
Weight (Kg) 20 Kg
TV Dimensions DxLxH
(with foot) (mm)
TV Dimensions DxLxH
(without foot) (mm)
Display 16/9 55”
Operation temperature
and operation humidity
PAL BG/I/DK/LL’
SECAM BG/DK
VHF (BAND I/III) - UHF
(BAND U) - HYPERBAND
Fully integrated digital
terrestrial-cable TV
(DVB-T-C)
(DVB-T2 compliant)
1.000
2 x 12,5 W
243 x 1232 x 768
99/106 x 1232 x 713
0ºC up to 40ºC, 85%
humidity max
Notice for DVB / Data broadcasting / IPTV
functions
• This TV is designed to meet the standards (as of
August, 2013) of DVB-T / T2 (MPEG2 and MPEG4AVC(H.264)) digital terrestrial services and DVB-C
(MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital cable
services.
Consult your local dealer for availability of DVB-T /
T2 services in your area.
Consult your cable service provider for availability
of DVB-C services with this TV.
• This TV may not work correctly with the signal
which does not meet the standards of DVB-T / T2
or DVB-C.
• Not all the features are available depending on the
country, area, broadcaster, service provider and
network environment.
• Not all CI modules work properly with this TV.
Consult your service provider about the available
CI module.
• This TV may not work correctly with CI module that
is not approved by the service provider.
• Additional fees may be charged depending on the
service provider.
• The compatibility with future services is not
guaranteed.
• Check the latest information on the available
services at the following website.
http://panasonic.net/viera/support
WirelessLANSpecications
Frequency Range
USA: 2.400 ~ 2.483GHz, 5.15 ~ 5.35GHz, 5.47 ~
5.725GHz, 5.725 ~ 5.85GHz
Europe: 2.400 ~ 2.483GHz, 5.15 ~ 5.35GHz, 5.47
~ 5.725GHz
Japan: 2.400 ~ 2.497GHz, 5.15 ~ 5.35GHz, 5.47 ~
5.725GHz
China: 2.400 ~ 2.483GHz, 5.725 ~5.85GHz
Standard
IEEE 802.11.a/b/g/n
Host Interface
USB 2.0
Security
WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, WAPI
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Remote Control
TV
(*) MY BUTTON:
This button may have a default function depending on the
model. However you can set a special function to this button
by pressing on it for ve seconds when on a desired source
or channel. A conrmation message will be displayed on the
screen. Now MY BUTTON is associated with the selected
function.
Note that if you perform First Time Installation, MY BUTTON
will return to its default function.
1. Standby: Switches On / Off the TV
2. Numeric buttons: Switches the channel, enters a
number or a letter in the text box on the screen.
3. TV: Displays channel list / Switches to TV Source
4. Mute: Completely turns off the volume of the TV
5. Volume +/-
6. Menu: Displays TV menu
7. Directional buttons: Helps navigate menus, content
etc. and displays the subpages in TXT mode when
pressed Right or Left
8. OK: Conrms user selections, holds the page (in TXT
mode), views channel list (DTV mode)
9. Back/Return: Returns to previous screen, opens
index page (in TXT mode)
10. Media player: Opens the media player screen
11. Internet: Opens the portal page, where you can reach
many web based applications
12. My button (*)
13. Coloured Buttons: Follow the on-screen instructions
for coloured button functions
14. Language: Switches between sound modes
(analogue TV), displays and changes audio/subtitle
language (digital TV, where available)
15. Subtitles: Turns subtitles on and off (where available)
16. Rapid reverse: Moves frames backwards in media
such as movies
17. No function
18. Play: Starts to play selected media
19. Stop: Stops the media being played
20. Rapid advance: Moves frames forward in media such
as movies
21. Pause: Pauses the media being played
22. Screen: Changes the aspect ratio of the screen
23. Text: Displays teletext (where available), press again
to superimpose the teletext over a normal broadcast
picture (mix)
24. Source: Shows all available broadcast and content
sources
25. EPG (Electronic programme guide): Displays the
electronic programme guide
26. Exit: Closes and exits from displayed menus or
returns to previous screen
27. Quick Menu: Displays a list of menus for quick access
28. Info: Displays information about on-screen content,
shows hidden information (reveal - in TXT mode)
29. Programme +/-
30. Swap: Quickly cycles between previous and current
channels or sources
31. Netix: Launches the Netix application, if this feature
is supported by your TV
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Connections
Connector Type Cables Device
Mini Scart
Connection
AUDIO IN
SPDIF
SIDE AV
HEADPHONE
YPBPR
LAN
(bottom)
VGA
Connection
(bottom)
PC/YPbPr
Audio
Connection
(back)
HDMI
Connection
(bottom&side)
SPDIF
(Optical Out)
Connection
(back)
Side AV
(Audio/Video)
Connection
(side)
Headphone
Connection
(side)
YPbPr Video
Connection
(back)
USB
Connection
(back&side)
CI
Connection
(side)
Ethernet
Connection
(back)
Subwoofer
Connection
(back)(*)
Mini Scart adapter cable (supplied)
YPbPr/PC Audio Cable (not supplied)
Side Audio/Video
Connection Cable
(supplied)
YPbPr Connection Cable(not supplied)
LAN / Ethernet Cable
Audio/Video
Cable
(not supplied)
CAM
module
NOTE: When connecting
a device via the YPbPr or Side
AV input, you must use the
connection cables to enable
connection. For Side AV input
you should use the supplied
cable. See the illustrations on
the left side . | To enable PC/
YPbPr audio, you will need to
use the Back Audio inputs with
a YPbPr/PC audio cable (not
supplied) for audio connection.
| If an external device is connected
via the SCART socket, the TV will
automatically switch to AV mode.|
When receiving DTV channels
(Mpeg4 H.264) or while in Media
Player mode, output will not be
available via the scart socket. |
When using the wall mounting
kit (available from third party
in the market, if not supplied),
we recommend that you plug all
your cables into the back of the
TV before mounting on the wall.
| Insert or remove the CI module
only when the TV is SWITCHED
OFF. You should refer to the
module instruction manual for
details of the settings. | The
USB input on the back of the
TV(USB 2.0) supports devices up
to 500mA. Connecting devices
that have current value above
500mA may damage your TV. For
the USB inputs on the side of the
TV(USB 3.0) this limit value is 1A.
| By connecting an HDMI cable to
your TV, you have to use only a
shielded HDMI cable to guarantee
a sufficient immunity against
parasitic frequency radiation. And
make sure to use a High-Speed
HDMI cable that can transmit
high denition signals, such as
4K contents, for trouble-free
transmission.
If you want to connect a
device to the TV, make
sure that both the TV
and the device are turned off
before making any connection.
After the connection is done, you
can turn on the units and use
them.
(*) For external subwoofer connection
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Switching On/Off
To Switch the TV On
Connect the power cord to a power source such as a
wall socket (220-240V AC, 50 Hz).
To switch on the TV from standby mode either:
• Press the Standby button, Programme +/- or a
numeric button on the remote control.
• Press the Standby button or Programme +/- on
the TV.
The TV will then switch on.
To Switch the TV Off
Press the Standby button on the remote control or
press the Standby button on the TV, then the TV
switches into standby mode.
To power down the TV completely, unplug the
power cord from the mains socket.
Note: When the TV is switched into standby mode, the
standby LED can blink to indicate that features such as
Standby Search, Over Air Download or Timer is active. The
LED can also blink when you switch on the TV from standby
mode.
First Time Installation
When turned on for the first time, the language
selection screen is displayed. Select the desired
language and press OK.
On the next screen, set your preferences using the
directional buttons.
Note: Depending on the Country selection you may be asked
to set and conrm a PIN at this point. The selected PIN cannot
be 0000. You have to enter it if you are asked to enter a PIN
for any menu operation later.
About Selecting Broadcast Type
Aerial: If Aerial broadcast search option is turned on,
the TV will search for digital terrestrial broadcasts after
other initial settings are completed.
Cable: If Cable broadcast search option is turned on,
the TV will search for digital cable broadcasts after
other initial settings are completed. According to your
other preferences a conrmation message may be
displayed before starting to search. Select YES and
press OK to proceed. To cancel operation, select NO
and press OK. You can select Network or set values
such as Frequency, Network ID and Search Step.
When nished, press OK button.
Note: Searching duration will change depending on the
selected Search Step.
Analogue: If Analogue broadcast search option is
turned on, the TV will search for analogue broadcasts
after other initial settings are completed.
Additionally you can set a broadcast type as your
favourite one. Priority will be given to the selected
broadcast type during the search process and the
channels of it will be listed on the top of the Channel
List. When nished, press OK to continue.
You can activate Store Mode option at this point.
This option will congure your TV’s settings for store
environment. This option is intended only for store use.
It is recommended to select Home Mode for home
use. This option will be available in Setup>More menu
and can be turned off/on later.
Press OK button on the remote control to continue
and the Network Settings menu will be displayed.
Please refer to Connectivity section to congure a
wired or a wireless connection. After the settings are
completed press OK button to continue. To skip to
the next step without doing anything press the Rapid
advance button on the remote.
After the initial settings are completed TV will start
to search for available broadcasts of the selected
broadcast types.
After all the available stations are stored, scan results
will be displayed. Press OK to continue. The Edit
Channel List menu will be displayed next. You can
edit the channel list according to your preferences or
press the Menu button to quit and watch TV.
While the search continues a message may appear,
asking whether you want to sort channels according
to the LCN(*). Select Yes and press OK to conrm.
(*) LCN is the Logical Channel Number system that organizes
available broadcasts in accordance with a recognizable
channel number sequence (if available).
Note: Do not turn off the TV while initializing first time
installation. Note that, some options may not be available
depending on the country selection.
Media Playback via USB Input
You can connect 2.5” and 3.5” inch (hdd with external power
supply) external hard disk drives or USB memory stick to your
TV by using the USB inputs of the TV.
IMPORTANT! Back up the les on your storage devices
before connecting them to the TV. Manufacturer will
not be responsible for any le damage or data loss.
Certain types of USB devices (e.g. MP3 Players)
or USB hard disk drives/memory sticks may not be
compatible with this TV. The TV supports FAT32 and
NTFS disk formatting.
While formatting USB hard drives which have
more than 1TB (Tera Byte) storage space you may
experience some problems in the formatting process.
Wait a little while before each plugging and unplugging
as the player may still be reading les. Failure to do
so may cause physical damage to the USB player
and the USB device itself. Do not pull out your drive
while playing a le.
You can use USB hubs with your TV’s USB inputs.
External power supplied USB hubs are recommended
in such a case.
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