Panasonic TX49DXX689, TX55DXN688, TX49DXT686, TX49DXF687, TX55DXF687 Operating Instructions

TX-40DXF687 TX-49DXF687 TX-55DXF687

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eHELP

•How to use 12

Features

•4K resolution 13

•Home Screen 14

•Info Frame 15

•TV Anywhere 16

•DVB-via-IP 17

•Easy Mirroring 18

Home Screen

Home Screen

•Information 19

•How to use 21

•Pin to HOME 22

•Option menu 23

Live TV

•How to use 24

•Option menu 25

Apps

•How to use 26

•Option menu 27

Devices

•How to use 28

•Option menu 29

Watching

Basic

•Basic connection 30

•Selecting channel 33

•Information banner 35

•AV Options 38

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•Subtitle 40

•Last view 41

•Off Timer 42

•Energy saving functions 43

•Adjusting time 46

•Language 47

4K resolution

•4K compatible equipment 48

•HDMI Auto Setting 49

•Valid 4K format 50

External equipment

•External connection 51

•Watching external input 55

•Operating with TV’s remote control 57

•HDMI features 59

•Valid input signals 61

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 62

•Ambient Sensor 63

•Aspect 64

•Aspect Control Signal 65

•Basic settings 67

•Noise reduction settings 69

•Advanced Settings 70

•Option Settings 74

•Screen Settings 77

•Copy Adjustment 79

For best audio

•Sound mode 80

•Basic settings 81

•Volume settings 83

•Voice Guidance Settings 85

•Audio Description 87

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•Advanced settings 88

TV Guide

•Using TV Guide 91

•Timer Programming 94

Teletext

•Viewing Teletext 96

•Teletext mode 98

•Teletext Character Set 99

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 100

•Favourites Edit 101

•Channel List 103

•Auto Setup 106

•Manual Tuning 110

•Update Channel List 113

•Signal Condition 114

•Other settings 115

•Selectable satellites 116

Recording

USB HDD setup

•Preparations 117

•Setting for USB HDD 119

Recording current programme

•One Touch Recording 121

•REW LIVE TV 122

Timer Programming

•Setting Timer Programming 124

•Editing Timer Programming 126

•Remote recording 127

•Note 128

Technical information

•USB HDD 129

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Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 130

•Selecting device / mode 132

•Network device 134

•Sharing file 135

Photo mode

•Selecting file 136

•Viewing photo 137

•Sorting photos 138

•Using Slideshow 139

Video mode

•Selecting file 141

•Watching video 142

•Video Setup 144

•Audio output settings 146

Music mode

•Selecting file 147

•Playing music 148

•Music Setup 149

Recorded TV mode

•Selecting content 150

•Watching recorded TV 151

•Grouping content 153

•Deleting content 154

•Chapter List 155

•Audio output settings 156

Technical information

•Device handling caution 157

•USB devices 158

•Photo format 159

•Video format 160

•Music format 163

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Network

Internet content

•Information 164

•Selecting internet content 165

•Note 166

DLNA

•In-House streaming 167

•Using DLNA 170

Network connections

•Internet connection 171

•DLNA connection 172

•Note 174

Network settings

•Network Connection 175

•Custom - Wireless 177

•Custom - Wired 180

•Custom - Wireless Access Point 182

•Network Status 183

•my Home Cloud Settings 184

•VIERA Name 185

•TV Remote App Settings 186

•Network Link Settings 188

•TV Anywhere Settings 190

•File Sharing Settings 191

•Mirroring Settings 192

•Do Not Track Setting 193

•Software Update 194

•New Software Message 195

Photos

•Selecting file 196

•Viewing photo 197

•Using Slideshow 198

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Videos

•Selecting file 199

•Watching video 200

•Video Setup 202

•Audio output settings 204

Music

•Selecting file 205

•Playing music 206

•Music Setup 207

DIGA Recorder

•Controlling DIGA Recorder 208

Technical information

•Photo format 209

•Video format 210

•Music format 213

Functions

Info Frame

•Information 214

•How to use 215

•Settings 216

Voice Control

•Information 217

•How to use 218

•Settings 219

•Note 220

TV Anywhere

•How to use 221

•TV Anywhere Settings 222

Mirroring

•How to use 223

•Mirroring Settings 224

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DVB-via-IP

•DVB-via-IP client connection 225

•DVB-via-IP Server Selection 227

•Note 229

Multi Window

•Picture in Picture 230

•Note 231

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

•Summary of VIERA Link 232

•Preparations 237

•Easy playback 238

•Power on Link 239

•Power off Link 240

•Standby Power Save 241

•Intelligent Auto Standby 242

•VIERA Link Control 243

•Speaker Selection 245

•Note 246

Child Lock

•Using Child Lock 247

•PIN number 248

•Parental Rating 249

Data Service Application

•Using Data Service Application 250

•Cookie 251

•Note 252

Common Interface

•Caution 253

•Using Common Interface 254

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 255

Updating the TV Software

•Information 256

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•Auto update 257

•Manual update 258

Setting characters

•Using Numeric buttons 259

Keyboard

•Keyboard 260

Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 261

Picture

•Viewing Mode 263

•Basic settings 264

•Ambient Sensor 265

•Noise reduction settings 266

•Advanced Settings 267

•Option Settings 268

•Screen Settings 270

•Copy Adjustment 271

•Reset to Defaults 272

Sound

•Mode 273

•Basic settings 274

•Volume settings 275

•Voice Guidance Settings 276

•Audio Description 277

•Advanced settings 278

•Reset to Defaults 280

Network

•Network Connection 281

•Network Status 282

•my Home Cloud Settings 283

•VIERA Name 284

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•TV Remote App Settings 285

•Network Link Settings 286

•TV Anywhere Settings 287

•File Sharing Settings 288

•Mirroring Settings 289

•Do Not Track Setting 290

•Other settings 291

Timer

•Off Timer 292

•Timer Programming 293

•Time Zone 294

•Auto Standby 295

•No signal Power off 296

Setup

•Eco Navigation 297

•Voice Control Settings 298

•USB Device Setup 299

•Recording Setup 300

•Child Lock 301

•Tuning Menu 302

•Language 305

•Display Settings 306

•HDMI Auto Setting 308

•Common Interface 309

•VIERA Link Settings 310

•Data Service Application 311

•System Menu 312

•Other Settings 313

Support

Help menu

•Using Help menu 314

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FAQs

•Picture 315

•Digital TV 317

•Analogue TV 319

•Sound 320

•HDMI 321

•Network 322

•Other 324

•Detailed information 326

Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 327

Licence

•Licence 328

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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)

= Note =

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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.

- ) is displayed, you can jump to the page for

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Features

4K resolution

You can watch content in 4K format that has twice the horizontal and vertical
resolution of the 1080p signal.

Watching > 4K resolution > 4K compatible equipment

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Home Screen

“Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and
connected devices.

It provides you an easy way to access all the features.

Home Screen > Home Screen > Information

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Info Frame

Info Frame is a convenient feature to provide you relevant information of the
programme being watched, recommendations, etc. It is displayed on the edge
of screen when you need it.

Functions > Info Frame > 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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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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Home Screen

Home Screen

Information

“Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV programmes, applications and
connected devices.

Home Screen is displayed by pressing HOME and it provides you an easy
way to access all the features as shown below (example).

Home Screen

Live TV

– Gateway to TV programmes

Home Screen > Live TV

Apps

– Gateway to various applications (internet content, etc.)

Home Screen > Apps

Devices

– Gateway to connected devices (HDMI equipment, USB device, network

device, etc.)

Home Screen > Devices

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= Note =

●

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 Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.

Network > Network settings > Software Update

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How to use

From Home Screen, you can access all the features such as TV programmes,
applications and connected devices.

1. Display Home Screen with HOME.
(Example)

2. Select Live TV / Apps / Devices and press OK to access.

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To watch full-screen TV, select Live TV.
(Example)

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Also refer to on the top right of Home Screen for the operations.

■ Search

You can search the content from various features.

1. Display Home Screen with HOME.

2. Select

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

on the top left of Home Screen and press OK to access.

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Pin to HOME

You can add a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen.

1. Display Home Screen with HOME.

2. Select Live TV / Apps / Devices and press OK to access.

3. Select a feature (TV programme / application / device).

4. Display the option menu with OPTION.

5. Select Pin to HOME and press OK to set.

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To remove a shortcut from Home Screen, set Unpin from HOME.

Home Screen > Home Screen > Option menu

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Option menu

You can customise Home Screen.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

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

Unpin from HOME / Move

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

Unpin from HOME

Remove a shortcut from Home Screen.

Move

Arranges the position of the icons.

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Live TV

How to use

Live TV is a gateway to the TV programmes.

1. Display Home Screen with HOME.

2. Select Live TV.
(Example)

3. Press OK to access.
(Example)

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For details of watching TV

Watching > Basic

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To add a shortcut icon

Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME

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Option menu

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

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

Pin to HOME / Unpin from HOME / Accessibility / AV Options

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME

Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen.

Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME

Accessibility

Guidance settings for visually impaired users

Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings

AV Options

Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.

Watching > Basic > AV Options

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Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the TV mode.

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Apps

How to use

Various applications (internet content, etc.) can be accessed easily from

Apps.

1. Display Home Screen with HOME.

2. Select Apps and press OK to access.
(Example)

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To exit Apps

EXIT

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To add a shortcut icon

Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME

3. Select an application and press OK to access.

4. 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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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Option menu

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

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

Pin to HOME / Unpin from HOME / Move / Lock / Unlock / Uninstall / Show
Info.

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME

Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen.

Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME

Move

Arranges the position of the applications.

Lock, Unlock

Locks / unlocks a specific application to restrict access (if available).

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Child Lock PIN number is required to access to locked application.

Functions > Child Lock > PIN number

Uninstall

Deletes an application from Apps (if available).

Show Info.

Displays the information about the selected application.

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Devices

How to use

Connected devices (HDMI equipment, USB device, network device, etc.) can
be accessed easily from Devices.

1. Display Home Screen with HOME.

2. Select Devices and press OK to access.
(Example)

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To exit Devices

EXIT

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To add a shortcut icon

Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME

3. Select a device and press OK to access.

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For external equipment

Watching > External equipment

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For USB device, network device for Media Player

Media Player

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For network equipment for DLNA

Network > DLNA

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For mirroring function

Functions > Mirroring

= Note =

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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Option menu

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

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

Pin to HOME / Unpin from HOME / Accessibility / Show Info.

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

Pin to HOME, Unpin from HOME

Adds / removes a shortcut for a frequently used feature on Home Screen.

Home Screen > Home Screen > Pin to HOME

Accessibility

Guidance settings for visually impaired users

Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings

Show Info.

Displays the information about the selected device.

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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.

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

■ Satellite dish

Satellite terminal

Satellite cable

Satellite dish

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For DVB-S

●

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

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Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S channels

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Selectable satellites

■ 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

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

■ Set top box

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Set top box

Cable

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For details of DVB-via-IP connections

Functions > DVB-via-IP

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For details of VIERA Link connections

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

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Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

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

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Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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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.

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

).

■ To select a channel from the channel list

1. Display the channel list with OK.

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

●

To sort channel names in alphabetical order

(red)

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To change the category

(blue)

■ To select a channel using information banner

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

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

Watching > Basic > Information banner

■ To select a channel using TV Guide

1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

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

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

3. Select View and press OK to watch.

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

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Not valid in Analogue

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■ To watch pay-TV

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For details of the encrypted channels

Functions > Common Interface > Using Common Interface

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

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Information banner

Display information banner with .

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Also appears when changing a channel.
(Example)

Channel position and name

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

, , , )

Programme

Start time / End time (except Analogue)

Channel position, etc. (Analogue)

Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue)

Category

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To change the category (DVB)

1) Display the category list with

(blue).

2) Select the category and press OK to change.

Current time

Features available / message meanings

Bad signal:

Poor quality TV signal

Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC:

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

AD:

Audio Description service available

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

Watching > For best audio > Audio Description

:

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 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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AV Options

Confirm or change the current status.

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Display the full-screen TV to use this function.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

2. Select AV Options and press OK to access.

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

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.

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

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

Dual Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available).

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For DVB

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Sub Channel

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

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For DVB

Subtitle Language

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

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

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For DVB

Teletext Character Set

Sets the teletext language font.

Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set

Teletext Language

Selects between alternative teletext languages (if available).

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

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For DVB

MPX

Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

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For Analogue

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

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Subtitle

Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.

●

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

Preferred Subtitles.

Watching > Basic > Language

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To select the preferred subtitle type

1) Display the menu with MENU.

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

OK to access.

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

– Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with

DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).

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Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.

Watching > Basic > Language

= Note =

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

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Last view

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

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Press again to return to the current view.

= Note =

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Switching channel may not be available depending on the condition.

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

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Off Timer

Switch to TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Energy saving functions

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.

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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.

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■ 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).

●

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 content in 4K format that has twice the horizontal and vertical
resolution of the 1080p signal.

●

For details of 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 content in 4K format.

■ 4K compatible equipment

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

4K compatible equipment

●

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

●

Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

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HDMI Auto Setting

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

HDMI Auto Setting

(Mode1 / Mode2)

Reproduces the image more precisely with the expanded colour gamut when
connecting the 4K compatible equipment. Select the mode depending on the
equipment.

Mode1:

For better compatibility. Set to Mode1 when the image or sound in
HDMI input is not played properly.

Mode2:

For the 4K compatible equipment that has the function to output the
image precisely with the expanded colour gamut

●

The setting can be stored for each HDMI input.

●

For HDMI1/2

●

Valid format (4K)

– Mode1: 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 (30p, 25p, 24p), 4:2:0 (60p, 50p)

– Mode2: 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 (30p, 25p, 24p), 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 / 4:2:0 (60p, 50p)

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Valid 4K format

■ Valid 4K format (HDMI)

4K UHD

●

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

– Aspect is fixed to 16:9.

DCI 4K

●

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

– Actual resolution is 3 840 × 2 160p.

– Aspect is fixed to V Full.

= Note =

●

Connect to HDMI1 or HDMI2 for the following formats.

– 4K UHD

30p, 25p, 24p / 4:4:4 (10 bit, 12 bit)

60p, 50p

– DCI 4K

25p, 24p / 4:4:4 (10 bit, 12 bit)

60p, 50p, 30p

●

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

●

For details of aspect

Watching > For best picture > Aspect

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External equipment

External connection

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

●

For details of basic connection

Watching > Basic > Basic connection

●

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

●

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

■ HDMI equipment

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

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

system

= Note =

●

Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

●

For details of VIERA Link connections

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

●

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

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■ AV devices

AV (COMPONENT) terminals

Component cables

DVD Player

AV (VIDEO) terminals

Composite cables

Camcorder / Game equipment

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■ 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.

■ 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 TV Speaker Setting.

Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

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■ Headphones

Headphone jack

M3 stereo mini plug

Headphones

●

To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.

Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

●

To select the sound output to adjust volume, set TV 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.)

●

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

●

You can select COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV.

●

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

●

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

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

●

To return to TV mode

TV

= Note =

●

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

●

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

■ Input Labels

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

Selection banner.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Set the item and press OK to set.

●

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

●

To skip the input mode, select Skip.

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■ 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.

●

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, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

– Audio settings can be made on HDMI Audio Format in the Sound

Menu.

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

●

Input video signal:

Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.

Watching > External equipment > Valid input signals

●

VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)

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

●

Content Type

●

Deep Colour

●

Audio Return Channel

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

via an HDMI cable.

– For HDMI2

●

x.v.Colour™

●

4K

Watching > 4K resolution > Valid 4K format

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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 Audio Format / 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 ○

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

4 096 × 2 160 / 60p, 50p,
30p, 25p, 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.

●

For details of valid 4K format

Watching > 4K resolution > Valid 4K format

○

○

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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 / Clear

Motion

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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).

4:3:

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

Zoom:

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

V Full:

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

●

For DCI 4K format

= Note =

●

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

●

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

●

Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service.

●

Aspect is fixed to 16:9 in the following conditions:

– 4K content except DCI 4K

– Game Mode is set to On.

– 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.

– 1080p Pure Direct is set to On.

– 4K Pure Direct is set to On.

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Aspect Control Signal

Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal”. (Widescreen signal,
Control signal through 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 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

AV (VIDEO) terminals

●

Valid input signal format:

PAL

SECAM

PAL 525/60

M.NTSC

NTSC

: Control signal through HDMI terminal only

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AV (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

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

4 096 × 2 160 / 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 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.

●

For details of valid 4K format

Watching > 4K resolution > Valid 4K format

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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 / Clear Motion

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.

●

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

Colour Temperature

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

Vivid Colour

(On / Off)

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones.

Adaptive Backlight Control

Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images.

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 in the following conditions:

– Game Mode is set to On.

– 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.

– 1080p Pure Direct is set to On.

– 4K Pure Direct is set to On.

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Clear Motion

(On / Off)

Makes the moving pictures more clear by controlling the level of backlight.

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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.

●

Not valid in the following conditions:

– 4K content

– Game Mode is set to On.

– 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.

– 1080p Pure Direct is set to On.

– 4K Pure Direct is set to On.

MPEG Remaster

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

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

●

Not valid in the following conditions:

– 4K content

– Game Mode is set to On.

– 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.

– 1080p Pure Direct is set to On.

– 4K Pure Direct is set to On.

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Advanced Settings

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

Custom can be stored for each input.

Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode

1. Select the input mode with AV or TV.

2. Display the menu with MENU.

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

4. Select the mode and press OK to set.

Cinema / True Cinema / Custom

■ Adjust the detailed picture settings

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

Contrast Control / Colour Gamut / 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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■ Colour Gamut

Colour Gamut

(Auto / Normal / Native)

Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut standards.

Auto:

Automatically adjusts the colour gamut according to the input signal.

Normal:

Displays colours according to the colour gamut.

Native:

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

■ 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.

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■ Colour Management

R-Hue / R-Saturation / R-Luminance

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

G-Hue / G-Saturation / G-Luminance

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

B-Hue / B-Saturation / B-Luminance

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

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items for Colour Management.

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

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

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

Adjusts the saturation of cyan / magenta / yellow areas.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Resets Colour Management to the default settings.

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■ Gamma

Gamma

Switches the gamma curve.

●

Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment.

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items 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 / 4K Pure Direct

/ 1080p Pixel by 4pixels / 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 the following conditions:

– TV mode

– 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.

– 1080p Pure Direct is set to On.

– 4K Pure Direct is set to On.

●

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

Playing Time Display.

Film Cadence Mode

(Auto / 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:

– Multi window

– 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.

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4K Pure Direct

(On / Off)

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

●

Not valid in multi window mode

1080p Pixel by 4pixels

(On / Off)

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

●

For HDMI

●

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

●

Not valid in multi window mode

HDMI Content Type

(Graphics / Photos / Auto / Off)

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

Auto:

Automatically adjusts the picture settings according to the received
HDMI content if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content
Type.

●

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

Detail Setting.

●

For HDMI

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)

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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 / 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 in the following conditions:

– 4K content

– Photo content

– Game Mode is set to On.

– 1080p Pixel by 4pixels is set to On.

– 1080p Pure Direct is set to On.

– 4K Pure Direct is set to On.

– Multi window

Zoom Adjustments

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

●

Not valid in the following conditions:

– 4K content

– Multi window

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Screen Display

(On / Off)

Turns the screen off when you select Off.

●

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

●

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

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Copy Adjustment

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

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

Destination Input and press OK to access.

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

4. Select Copy Start and press OK to copy.

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

= Note =

●

Option Settings and Screen Settings are not copied.

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For best audio

Sound mode

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Select the mode and press OK to set.

Mode

(Standard / Music / 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.

Diffuse Surround:

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.

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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.

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

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Speaker Selection

(TV / Home Cinema)

Enables controlling the theatre speaker with this TV’s remote control by
pointing at the TV’s signal receiver.

TV:

TV speakers are active.

Home Cinema:

The sound is delivered from theatre speakers. Player theatre, Blu­ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned on if it is in
Standby mode.

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The sound of TV speakers is mute. When the equipment is turned
off, TV speakers will be activated.

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You can use Volume Up / Down and MUTE.

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This function is available when the theatre speakers supporting VIERA
Link function is connected to this TV.

TV Speaker Setting

(TV Speaker / Headphone / Off)

Selects the sound output to adjust volume.

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

Headphone Volume

Adjusts the volume of headphones.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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= Note =

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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.

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

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For DVB

Volume

Adjusts the volume for Audio Description.

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For DVB

Speakers

(Mix / Standard)

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

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For DVB

Headphones

(Mix / Standard)

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

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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 / HDMI Audio Format / PCM
Optical Level / 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

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For Analogue

Audio Preference

(Auto / Multichannel / Stereo / MPEG)

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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.

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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.

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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

HDMI Audio Format

(Auto / Bitstream / PCM)

Selects the audio format for the HDMI input signal.

Auto:

When the TV speakers are active, audio format is fixed to PCM. When
the sound is delivered from theatre speakers, audio format is fixed to
Bitstream.

Bitstream:

Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are output as Dolby Digital
Bitstream. Other digital audio output signals are output as PCM.

PCM:

Digital audio signal is output as PCM.

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PCM Optical Level

Adjusts the audio level of PCM output from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC
function) terminals to equalise with that of the other audio types.

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).

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Not valid in Analogue

1. Select the mode with TV.

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

2. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

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

– View Landscape to see several channels.

– View Portrait to see one channel by time.

– The availability of this function depends on the country you select.
(Example)

TV screen

Date

Time

Programme

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

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To the previous day

(red)

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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.

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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

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 =

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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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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.

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You can also set a timer event pressing .

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To check / change / cancel a timer event

Recording > Timer Programming > Editing Timer Programming

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

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To return to TV Guide

BACK/RETURN

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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.

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

from TV Guide.

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

Recording (see below).

= Note =

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Not valid in Analogue

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Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is

received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider.

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

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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.

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

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

= Note =

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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).

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

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

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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.

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To exit teletext

EXIT

■ Reveal hidden data

1. Press MENU.

2. Reveal with

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Press again to hide.

(red).

■ To view a favourite page stored

Press STTL to view a favourite page.

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

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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.

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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.)

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

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Searching may take time while you are watching TV.

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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.

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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.

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Fast overview of the teletext information available

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

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Page status information on the bottom of the screen

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Available page up / down

(red) / (green)

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To select among subject blocks

(blue)

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To select next subject within the subject block

(yellow)

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

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

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

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

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

■ List mode

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

Watching > Teletext > Viewing Teletext

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Teletext Character Set

Selects teletext language font.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

access.

3. Select the font and press OK to set.

West:

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

East1:

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

East2:

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

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Tuning and editing channels

Setting menu

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

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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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