Panasonic TX-58DXW804, TX-50DXW804 Operating Instructions

TX-50DXW804 TX-58DXW804

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•How to use 13

Features

•4K resolution 14

•Home Screen 15

•Info Frame 16

•Touch Pad Controller 17

•TV Anywhere 18

•DVB-via-IP 19

•Dual Tuner 20

•Easy Mirroring 21

Home Screen

Home Screen

•Information 22

•How to use 24

•Pin to HOME 25

•Option menu 26

Live TV

•How to use 27

•Option menu 28

Apps

•How to use 29

•Option menu 30

Devices

•How to use 31

•Option menu 32

Watching

Basic

•Satellite connection 33

•Basic connection 35

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•Selecting channel 37

•Information banner 39

•AV Options 42

•Subtitle 44

•Last view 45

•Off Timer 46

•Energy saving functions 47

•Adjusting time 49

•Language 50

4K resolution

•4K compatible equipment 51

•HDCP Setting 52

•HDMI Auto Setting 53

•Valid 4K format 54

External equipment

•External connection 55

•Watching external input 59

•Operating with TV’s remote control 61

•HDMI features 63

•HDMI HDR Setting 65

•Valid input signals 66

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 67

•Ambient Sensor 69

•Aspect 70

•Aspect Control Signal 71

•Basic settings 73

•Noise reduction settings 76

•Advanced Settings 77

•Option Settings 81

•Screen Settings 84

•Lock Settings 86

•Copy Adjustment 87

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For best audio

•Sound mode 88

•Basic settings 89

•Volume settings 91

•Voice Guidance Settings 93

•Audio Description 95

•Advanced settings 96

TV Guide

•Using TV Guide 99

•Timer Programming 102

Teletext

•Viewing Teletext 104

•Teletext mode 106

•Teletext Character Set 107

3D

•Note 108

•Viewing 3D 109

•3D Mode Selection 111

•3D Settings 112

•Source image format 114

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 115

•Favourites Edit 116

•Channel List 118

•Auto Setup 121

•Manual Tuning 125

•Update Channel List 128

•Signal Condition 129

•Other settings 130

•Selectable satellites 131

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Recording

USB HDD setup

•Preparations 132

•Setting for USB HDD 134

Recording current programme

•One Touch Recording 136

•REW LIVE TV 137

Timer Programming

•Setting Timer Programming 139

•Editing Timer Programming 141

•Remote recording 142

•Note 143

Technical information

•USB HDD 144

Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 145

•Selecting device / mode 147

•Network device 149

•Sharing file 150

Photo mode

•Selecting file 151

•Viewing photo 152

•Sorting photos 153

•Using Slideshow 154

Video mode

•Selecting file 156

•Watching video 157

•Video Setup 159

•Audio output settings 161

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Music mode

•Selecting file 162

•Playing music 163

•Music Setup 164

Recorded TV mode

•Selecting content 165

•Watching recorded TV 166

•Grouping content 168

•Deleting content 169

•Chapter List 170

•Audio output settings 171

Technical information

•Device handling caution 172

•USB devices 173

•Photo format 174

•Video format 175

•Music format 178

Network

Internet content

•Information 179

•Selecting internet content 180

•Note 181

DLNA

•In-House streaming 182

•Using DLNA 185

Network connections

•Internet connection 186

•DLNA connection 187

•Note 189

Network settings

•Network Connection 190

•Custom - Wireless 192

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•Custom - Wired 194

•Custom - Wireless Access Point 196

•Network Status 197

•my Home Cloud Settings 198

•VIERA Name 199

•TV Remote App Settings 200

•Network Link Settings 202

•DVB-via-IP Server Settings 204

•TV Anywhere Settings 205

•File Sharing Settings 206

•Mirroring Settings 207

•Control4 Settings 208

•Do Not Track Setting 209

•Software Update 210

•New Software Message 211

Photos

•Selecting file 212

•Viewing photo 213

•Using Slideshow 214

Videos

•Selecting file 215

•Watching video 216

•Video Setup 218

•Audio output settings 220

Music

•Selecting file 221

•Playing music 222

•Music Setup 223

DIGA Recorder

•Controlling DIGA Recorder 224

Technical information

•Photo format 225

•Video format 226

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•Music format 229

Functions

Info Frame

•Information 230

•How to use 231

•Settings 232

Voice Control

•Information 233

•How to use 234

•Settings 235

•Note 236

Touch Pad Controller

•Information 237

•Pairing 238

•Identifying controls 239

•Settings 241

TV Anywhere

•How to use 242

•TV Anywhere Settings 243

Mirroring

•How to use 244

•Mirroring Settings 245

DVB-via-IP

•DVB-via-IP server connection 246

•DVB-via-IP Server Settings 248

•DVB-via-IP client connection 249

•DVB-via-IP Server Selection 251

•Note 253

Multi Window

•Information 254

•How to use 255

•Note 258

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VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

•Summary of VIERA Link 259

•Preparations 264

•Easy playback 265

•Power on Link 266

•Power off Link 267

•Standby Power Save 268

•Intelligent Auto Standby 269

•VIERA Link Control 270

•Speaker Selection 272

•Note 273

Child Lock

•Using Child Lock 274

•PIN number 275

•Parental Rating 276

Data Service Application

•Using Data Service Application 277

•Cookie 278

•Note 279

Common Interface

•Caution 280

•Using Common Interface 281

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 282

Updating the TV Software

•Information 283

•Auto update 284

•Manual update 285

Setting characters

•Using Numeric buttons 286

Bluetooth devices

•Bluetooth Setup 287

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Keyboard

•Keyboard 288

Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 289

Picture

•Viewing Mode 291

•Basic settings 292

•Ambient Sensor 294

•Noise reduction settings 295

•Advanced Settings 296

•Option Settings 297

•Screen Settings 299

•3D Settings 300

•Lock Settings 301

•Copy Adjustment 302

•Reset to Defaults 303

Sound

•Mode 304

•Basic settings 305

•Volume settings 306

•Voice Guidance Settings 307

•Audio Description 308

•Advanced settings 309

•Reset to Defaults 311

Network

•Network Connection 312

•Network Status 313

•my Home Cloud Settings 314

•VIERA Name 315

•TV Remote App Settings 316

•Network Link Settings 317

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•DVB-via-IP Server Settings 318

•TV Anywhere Settings 319

•File Sharing Settings 320

•Mirroring Settings 321

•Control4 Settings 322

•Do Not Track Setting 323

•Other settings 324

Timer

•Off Timer 325

•Timer Programming 326

•Time Zone 327

•Auto Standby 328

•No signal Power off 329

Setup

•Eco Navigation 330

•Voice Control Settings 331

•USB Device Setup 332

•Recording Setup 333

•VIERA Touch Pad Controller 334

•Bluetooth Setup 335

•Child Lock 336

•Tuning Menu 337

•Language 340

•Display Settings 341

•HDCP Setting 343

•HDMI Auto Setting 344

•HDMI HDR Setting 345

•Common Interface 346

•VIERA Link Settings 347

•Data Service Application 348

•System Menu 349

•Other Settings 350

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Support

Help menu

•Using Help menu 351

FAQs

•Picture 352

•Digital TV 354

•Analogue TV 356

•Sound 357

•3D 358

•HDMI 359

•Network 360

•Other 362

•Detailed information 364

Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 365

Licence

•Licence 367

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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.

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References in this eHELP

When the icon (
detailed descriptions pressing Numeric buttons.

(red) :

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

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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

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Features

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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Touch Pad Controller

The Touch Pad Controller is designed for convenient and intuitive operation of
applications and internet content.

Functions > Touch Pad Controller > 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 can be configured as a DVB-via-IP server to provide broadcast
streaming to another TV supporting DVB-via-IP client function or SAT>IP
compatible devices.

Functions > DVB-via-IP > DVB-via-IP server connection

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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Dual Tuner

You can watch or record 2 programmes simultaneously, watch a programme
while recording another programme, etc.

Functions > Multi Window > How to use

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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 =

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Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed
on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you may not be able to
use 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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You can also add a shortcut by pressing (Pin to HOME) on the Touch
Pad Controller.

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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.

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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

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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

Satellite 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.

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Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the terminal
cover / cable cover before connecting or disconnecting cables.

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For DVB-S

■ Dual Tuner (DiSEqC)

Connecting both satellite terminals IN 1 and IN 2 to a satellite dish
with a Multiswitch allows you to watch or record 2 DVB-S programmes
simultaneously.

Satellite IN 1 / IN 2 terminals

Satellite cables with Multiswitch

Satellite dish

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■ Dual Tuner (Single Cable System)

Connecting the satellite terminal IN 1 to a satellite dish with a Single Cable
router allows you to watch or record 2 DVB-S programmes simultaneously, as
long as both programmes are on the same transponder.

Satellite IN 1 terminal

Satellite cable with Single Cable router

Satellite dish

■ Single Tuner

Connect the satellite IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish.

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Watching or recording 2 DVB-S programmes simultaneously, etc. is not
supported in single tuner mode.

Satellite IN 1 terminal

Satellite cable

Satellite dish

= Note =

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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

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

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Dual tuner function (watching or recording 2 programmes simultaneously,
watching a programme while recording another programme, etc.) is not
available while using DVB-via-IP server function.

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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.

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Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the terminal
cover / cable cover before connecting or disconnecting cables.

■ Aerial

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

Terrestrial aerial / Cable

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For DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue

■ DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial / Cable

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

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■ 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.

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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

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Subtitle service available

:

Teletext service available

:

Multiple audio available

:

Multiple video available

:

Multiple audio and video available

Stereo, Mono:

Audio mode

:

Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available

Functions > Data Service Application > Using Data Service Application

1 – 90:

Off Timer remaining time

Watching > Basic > Off Timer

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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 / CAM Selection

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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

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Not valid in multi window mode

Multi Video

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

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

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For DVB

Multi Audio

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

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

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For DVB

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Dual Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available).

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For DVB

Sub Channel

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

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For DVB

Subtitle Language

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

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

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For DVB

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Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode

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.

CAM Selection

Selects CI module (if available).

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Not valid while recording is in progress

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For DVB

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Subtitle

Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.

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

Preferred Subtitles.

Watching > Basic > Language

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To select the preferred subtitle type

1) Display the menu with MENU.

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

OK to access.

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

– Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with

DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).

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Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.

Watching > Basic > Language

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Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images.

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

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Not valid on the sub screen in multi window mode

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Last view

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

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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)

●

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

●

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

●

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:

●

Eco Navigation is set to Set to Eco.

●

Off Timer is active.

Watching > Basic > Off Timer

●

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

●

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

No signal Power off is set to On.

= Note =

●

This function does not affect the recording.

■ Auto Standby

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Timer > Auto Standby 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.

●

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

●

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

■ 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.

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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.

●

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.

●

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

set to Set to Eco.

■ Radio Mode

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

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Select the time and press OK to set.

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

●

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

●

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

MUTE to turn the screen on.

●

Not valid in Analogue

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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.

●

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.

●

Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the terminal
cover / cable cover before connecting or disconnecting cables.

■ 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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HDCP Setting

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

HDCP Setting

(Auto / 2.2 / 1.4)

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

●

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

●

For HDMI

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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 HDMI

●

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)

– HDCP version: 2.2 / 1.4

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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 =

●

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

●

3D content in 4K format is not supported.

●

For details of aspect

Watching > For best picture > Aspect

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External equipment

External connection

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

●

For details of basic connection

Watching > Basic > Basic connection

●

To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology

Functions > Bluetooth devices

●

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

●

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

●

Depending on the model, it may be necessary to remove the terminal
cover / cable cover before connecting or disconnecting cables.

■ 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 1 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

●

3D

●

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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HDMI HDR Setting

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Set the item and press OK to store.

HDMI HDR Setting

(On / Off)

Set to On when the HDR device is connected to the TV.

●

Please turn Off this function if the image looks unnatural. This may occur
in some cases such as compatibility with the connected device, source
images or with use of multi-window function.

●

Image may disappear for a few seconds when the setting is changed.

●

For HDMI

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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.

○

○

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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 / THX Cinema / THX Bright Room / True Cinema
/ Custom / Professional1 / Professional2)

Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.

Dynamic:

Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.

Normal:

Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.

Cinema:

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

THX Cinema

Reproduces the original image quality precisely in a darkened room.

●

Not valid in 3D mode

THX Bright Room

Reproduces the original image quality precisely in a bright room.

●

Not valid in 3D mode

True Cinema:

Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.

Custom:

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

Professional1 / 2:

:

:

Allows you to set and lock the professional picture settings.

Watching > For best picture > Advanced Settings

●

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

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●

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

Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour
Temperature / Vivid Colour / Colour Remaster / Rec.2020 Colour
Remaster / Reversal Film Effect / Adaptive Backlight Control / Ambient
Sensor / Noise Reduction / MPEG Remaster / Resolution Remaster /
Dynamic Range Remaster / Intelligent Frame Creation

●

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

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

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

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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 and 3D format signals.

●

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

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AV (VIDEO) terminals

●

Valid input signal format:

PAL

SECAM

PAL 525/60

M.NTSC

NTSC

: Control signal through HDMI terminal only

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.

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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 / Colour Remaster / Rec.2020 Colour
Remaster / Reversal Film Effect / Adaptive Backlight Control / Resolution
Remaster / Dynamic Range Remaster / Intelligent Frame Creation

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.

Colour Remaster

(Max / Min / Off)

Displays the vivid images with the expanded colour gamut.

●

Not valid in the following conditions:

– Photo content

– Viewing Mode is THX mode.

Rec.2020 Colour Remaster

(Max / Min / Off)

Displays the vivid images with the suitable colour gamut.

●

This function is available only for Rec. 2020 and displayed instead of

Colour Remaster.

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Reversal Film Effect

(Max / Min / Off)

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

●

For photo content

●

Not valid when Viewing Mode is THX mode

Adaptive Backlight Control

Automatically controls the level of backlight according to the images.

Resolution Remaster

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Enhances picture resolution to make the image sharper.

●

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

Dynamic Range Remaster

(On / Off)

Enhances bright areas of the image closer to the original luminance making
improved picture impact.

●

Not valid in the following conditions:

– 3D

– Multi window

– Adaptive Backlight Control is set to Off.

– Contrast Control is set to Off.

Intelligent Frame Creation

(Custom / 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.

●

Select Custom to set Intelligent Frame Creation manually.

Blur Reduction:

Adjusts the smoothness of camera content to minimise blur.

Film Smooth:

Adjust the smoothness of film content.

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Clear Motion:

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

●

Not valid in 3D mode

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items for Intelligent Frame Creation.

●

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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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:

– 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:

– 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, Custom or Professional1 / 2. The settings in

True Cinema, Custom or Professional1 / 2 can be stored for each input.

Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode

1. Select the input mode with AV or TV.

2. Display the menu with MENU.

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

4. Select the mode and press OK to set.

Cinema / True Cinema / Custom / Professional1 / Professional2

■ 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

(Native / Rec. 709 / SMPTE-C / EBU / Rec. 2020)

Reproduces image colour precisely according to the colour gamut standards.

Native:

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

Rec. 709:

Standard for HD (High definition)

SMPTE-C:

Standard for NTSC

EBU:

Standard for PAL

Rec. 2020:

Provides the suitable colour gamut for Rec. 2020.

●

Set Colour Remaster, Rec.2020 Colour Remaster and Reversal Film

Effect to Off to use this function.

■ 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.

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

Adjusts the luminance of cyan / magenta / yellow areas.

Reset to Defaults:

Resets items for More Detailed Adjustment.

Reset to Defaults

Resets Colour Management to the default settings.

■ Gamma

Gamma

Switches the gamma curve.

●

Please note the numerical values are reference for the adjustment.

More Detailed Adjustment

Adjusts more detailed items for Gamma.

Input Signal Level:

Adjusts the input signal level.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Not valid in the following conditions:

– 3D

– 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.

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Not valid in the following conditions:

– 3D

– Multi window

1080p Pixel by 4pixels

(On / Off)

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

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For HDMI

●

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

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Not valid in the following conditions:

– 3D

– Multi window

HDMI Content Type

(Graphics / Photos / Auto / Off)

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

Auto:

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

●

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

Detail Setting.

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For HDMI

HDMI RGB Range

(Auto / Full / Normal)

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

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When the black level is not suitable, select Full.

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For HDMI

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AV Colour System

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

Selects optional colour system based on video signals.

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For AV (VIDEO)

3D-COMB

(On / Off)

Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid.

●

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Not valid in the following conditions:

– 4K content

– Multi window

– 3D

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Screen Display

(On / Off)

Turns the screen off when you select Off.

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

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

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Lock Settings

Locks the settings of Professional1 / 2 for each input.

●

Select Professional1 / Professional2 in Viewing Mode in advance.

Watching > For best picture > Viewing Mode

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

●

Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.

●

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

4. Select Adjustment Lock and press OK to access.

5. Select On and press OK to set.

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The following items can be locked.

Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness / Colour
Temperature / Vivid Colour / Adaptive Backlight Control / Resolution
Remaster / Dynamic Range Remaster / Advanced Settings / Reset to
Defaults

■ To change the PIN number

1. Select Change PIN and press OK to access.

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

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Copy Adjustment

Copies the picture settings of True Cinema, Custom, Professional1 or

Professional2 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 =

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

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You cannot copy to the locked mode.

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For best audio

Sound mode

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Sound > Mode 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

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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.

●

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

●

You can use Volume Up / Down and MUTE.

●

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.

●

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.

●

If the back space between the speaker and wall is within 30 cm, Up to

30cm is recommended.

●

If the back space between the speaker 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.

●

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 =

●

Voice guidance function may not correspond exactly.

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Audio Description

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

Preferred Audio Type / Volume / Speakers / Headphones

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Preferred Audio Type

(Audio Description / Standard)

Narration settings for visually impaired users

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

●

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

●

For DVB

●

Not valid in multi window mode

Volume

Adjusts the volume for Audio Description.

●

For DVB

Speakers

(Mix / Standard)

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

●

For DVB

Headphones

(Mix / Standard)

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

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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

●

For Analogue

Audio Preference

(Auto / Multichannel / Stereo / MPEG)

●

Selectable options vary depending on the country you select.

Selects the initial setting for audio tracks.

Auto:

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

Multichannel:

The priority is given to multi-channel audio track.

Stereo:

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

MPEG:

The priority is given to MPEG.

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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.

●

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

●

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

●

For DVB

SPDIF Selection

(Auto / PCM)

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

●

SPDIF is a standard audio transfer file format.

Auto:

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

PCM:

Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

●

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

●

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.

●

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).

●

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.

●

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.

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2) Select View and press OK to watch.

– To use Timer Programming

Watching > TV Guide > Timer Programming

●

To the previous day

(red)

●

To the next day

(green)

●

To view a channel list of the selected type

1) Display the type list with

(yellow).

2) Select the type and press OK to view.

●

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

1) Display the search list with

(yellow).

2) Select Search and press OK to access.

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

4) Press (green) to start searching.

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

– Searching without any characters lists all programmes including

current programmes.

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To view a channel list of the selected category

1) Display the category list with

(blue).

2) Select the category and press OK to view.

– To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit

●

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

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