Panasonic TX-65CZ952B Operating Instructions

TX-65CZ952B

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•How to use 12

Features

•4K resolution 13

•Touch Pad Controller 14

•TV Anywhere 15

•Dual Tuner 16

•Easy Mirroring 17

Watching

Basic

•Satellite connection 18

•Basic connection 20

•Selecting channel 23

•Information banner 25

•Option Menu 28

•Subtitle 30

•Last view 31

•Off Timer 32

•Energy saving functions 33

•Adjusting time 35

•Language 36

4K resolution

•4K compatible equipment 38

•HDCP Setting 39

•HDMI Auto Setting 40

•Valid 4K format 41

External equipment

•External connection 42

•Watching external input 46

•Operating with TV’s remote control 48

•HDMI features 50

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•HDMI HDR Setting 52

•Terminal information 53

•Valid input signals 55

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 56

•Ambient Sensor 58

•Aspect 59

•Aspect Control Signal 61

•Basic settings 63

•Noise reduction settings 66

•Advanced Settings 67

•Option Settings 71

•Screen Settings 74

•Lock Settings 76

•Copy Adjustment 77

For best audio

•Sound mode 78

•Basic settings 79

•Volume settings 81

•Voice Guidance Settings 82

•Audio Description 83

•Advanced settings 84

TV Guide

•Using TV Guide 86

•Timer Programming 89

•Guide link programming 90

Teletext

•Digital text service 91

•Viewing Teletext 92

•Teletext mode 94

•Teletext Character Set 95

3D

•Note 96

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•3D Eyewear - Maintenance 97

•Viewing 3D 98

•3D Mode Selection 100

•3D Settings 101

•Source image format 103

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 104

•Favourites Edit 105

•Channel List 108

•Regional Channel Edit 110

•Auto Setup 111

•Channel Sorting by Region 114

•Manual Tuning 115

•Update Channel List 117

•New Channel Message 118

•Signal Condition 119

•Add New Channels 120

•Other settings 121

Recording

USB HDD setup

•Preparations 122

•Setting for USB HDD 124

Recording current programme

•One Touch Recording 126

•Rewind LIVE TV 127

Timer Programming

•Setting Timer Programming 129

•Editing Timer Programming 131

•Remote recording 132

•Note 133

Technical information

•USB HDD 134

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Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 135

•Selecting device / mode 137

•Network device 139

•Sharing file 140

Photo mode

•Selecting file 141

•Viewing photo 142

•Sorting photos 143

•Using Slideshow 144

Video mode

•Selecting file 147

•Watching video 148

•Video Setup 150

•Audio output settings 152

Recorded TV mode

•Selecting content 153

•Watching recorded TV 154

•Grouping content 156

•Deleting content 157

•Changing device 158

•Chapter List 159

•Audio output settings 160

Music mode

•Selecting file 161

•Playing music 162

•Music Setup 163

Technical information

•Device handling caution 164

•USB devices 165

•Photo format 166

•Video format 167

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•Music format 170

Network

Internet content

•Information 171

•Selecting internet content 172

•Note 173

DLNA

•In-House streaming 174

•Using DLNA 178

Network connections

•Internet connection 179

•DLNA connection 180

•Note 182

Network settings

•Network Connection 183

•Custom - Wireless 185

•Custom - Wired 188

•Custom - Wireless Access Point 190

•Network Status 191

•VIERA Name 192

•TV Remote App Settings 193

•Network Link Settings 195

•TV Anywhere Settings 197

•File Sharing Settings 198

•Mirroring Settings 199

•Software Update 200

•New Software Message 201

Photos

•Selecting file 202

•Viewing photo 203

•Using Slideshow 204

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Videos

•Selecting file 206

•Watching video 207

•Video Setup 209

•Audio output settings 211

Music

•Selecting file 212

•Playing music 213

•Music Setup 214

DIGA Recorder

•Controlling DIGA Recorder 215

Technical information

•Photo format 216

•Video format 217

•Music format 220

Functions

APPS List

•Information 221

•How to use 222

Voice Control

•Information 223

•How to use 224

•Settings 225

•Note 226

Touch Pad Controller

•Information 227

•Pairing 228

•Identifying controls 229

•Settings 231

TV Anywhere

•How to use 232

•TV Anywhere Settings 233

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Mirroring

•How to use 234

•Mirroring Settings 235

Multi Window

•Information 236

•How to use 237

•Note 238

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

•Summary of VIERA Link 239

•Preparations 244

•Easy playback 245

•Power on Link 246

•Power off Link 247

•Standby Power Save 248

•Intelligent Auto Standby 249

•VIERA Link Control 250

•Speaker Selection 252

•Note 253

Child Lock

•Using Child Lock 254

•PIN number 256

•Parental Rating 257

Common Interface

•Caution 258

•Using Common Interface 259

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 260

Updating the TV Software

•Information 261

•Auto update 262

•Manual update 263

Setting characters

•Using Numeric buttons 264

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Bluetooth devices

•Bluetooth Setup 265

Keyboard

•Keyboard 266

Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 267

Picture

•Viewing Mode 269

•Basic settings 270

•Ambient Sensor 273

•Noise reduction settings 274

•Advanced Settings 275

•Option Settings 276

•Screen Settings 278

•3D Settings 279

•Lock Settings 280

•Copy Adjustment 281

•Reset to Defaults 282

Sound

•Mode 283

•Basic settings 284

•Volume settings 285

•Voice Guidance Settings 286

•Audio Description 287

•Advanced settings 288

•Reset to Defaults 290

Network

•Network Connection 291

•Network Status 292

•VIERA Name 293

•TV Remote App Settings 294

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•Network Link Settings 295

•TV Anywhere Settings 296

•File Sharing Settings 297

•Mirroring Settings 298

•Other settings 299

Timer

•Off Timer 300

•Timer Programming 301

•Time Zone 302

•Auto Standby 303

•No signal Power off 304

Setup

•Eco Navigation 305

•Voice Control Settings 306

•TV Guide Settings 307

•USB Device Setup 308

•Recording Setup 309

•VIERA Touch Pad Controller 310

•Bluetooth Setup 311

•Child Lock 312

•Tuning Menu 313

•Language 315

•Display Settings 316

•HDCP Setting 318

•HDMI Auto Setting 319

•HDMI HDR Setting 320

•VIERA Link Settings 321

•System Menu 322

•Other Settings 323

Support

Help menu

•Using Help menu 324

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FAQs

•Picture 325

•Digital TV 327

•Analogue TV 329

•Sound 330

•3D 331

•HDMI 332

•Network 333

•Other 335

Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 337

Optional accessories

•3D Eyewear 339

•Wall-hanging bracket 340

Licence

•Licence 341

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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)

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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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Touch Pad Controller

Touch Pad Controller is designed for the convenient operations on the
application, internet content. You can operate the TV intuitively with this
controller.

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.

Functions > TV Anywhere > How to use

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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 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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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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For Freesat, Other Sat., Satellite

■ Dual Tuner

Connect the both of satellite IN 1 / IN 2 terminals to the satellite dish, and you
can watch or record 2 satellite programmes simultaneously, etc.

Satellite IN 1 / IN 2 terminals

Satellite cables

Satellite dish

■ Single Tuner

Connect the satellite IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish.

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Watching or recording 2 satellite programmes simultaneously, etc. are not
available.

Satellite IN 1 terminal

Satellite cable

Satellite dish

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= 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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The Freesat channel uses Astra2 at 28.2° East and Eurobird1 at 28.5°
East satellites. To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, consult
your Freesat registered dealer. (UK only)

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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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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.

■ Aerial

Terrestrial terminal

RF cable

Terrestrial aerial

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For DVB, Analogue

■ DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

– AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the

TV.

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■ DVD Recorder (VCR) / Cable TV box

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Cable TV box

Terrestrial aerial / Cable

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

– AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the

TV.

RF cable / SCART cable

Terrestrial terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

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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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Use a fully wired SCART cable.

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

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Selecting channel

1. Select the mode with TV.

Freesat (UK only) / DVB / Analogue / Other Sat. (UK only) / Satellite

(Ireland only)

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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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Freesat channel position numbers are in the 100 - 999 and 0100 - 0999
ranges. DVB and Other Sat. / Satellite channel position begin from
number 1 upward. Analogue channel position numbers are in the 0 - 99
range.

■ 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

■ To display the application bar (UK only)

1. Display the application bar with OK.

2. Select the application and press OK to access.

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For details of EPG (DVB)

Watching > TV Guide > Using TV Guide

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For the applications, follow the on-screen instructions.

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■ To select the type of channel list

Automatically selects all channels or favourites list in the information banner
when the TV is turned on.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

2. Select Setup > Other Settings > Power on Channel List and press OK to
access.

3. Select All Channel List / Last and press OK to set.

■ 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)

All DVB Channels / All Other Sat. Channels / All Satellite Channels /

All Analogue Channels / Favourites

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Press (blue) to switch. (DVB / Other Sat. / Satellite)

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To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.

Watching > Tuning and editing channels > Favourites Edit

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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Also in :

Same programme available as HD broadcast (UK only)

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To display the extra information for details

STTL:

Subtitle service available

TEXT:

Text service available

Multi Audio:

Multiple audio available

Stereo, Mono, NICAM:

Audio mode

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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To change the type of channel banner

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner & TV Guide Selection and

press OK to access.

3) Select Freetime / Panasonic and press OK to set.

– For DVB, Freesat (UK only)

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AD, STTL, TEXT, Multi Audio indications are displayed as available

on particular programmes, but may not be available for all individual
programmes being broadcast. Display the extra information to confirm
availability of these functions.

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Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.

1. Display the option menu with OPTION.

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

Voice Guidance Settings / Audio Type / Multi Audio / Monaural Audio / Sub
Channel / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language /
NICAM / Volume Correction

Voice Guidance Settings

Guidance settings for visually impaired users

Watching > For best audio > Voice Guidance Settings

Audio Type

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

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For DVB

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To adjust the volume for Audio Description

Watching > For best audio > Audio Description

Multi 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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Multi Audio / AD is displayed instead of Multi Audio. (Ireland only)

Monaural Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (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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Not valid in Analogue

Sub Channel

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

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For Other Sat. (UK only), Satellite (Ireland only)

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Subtitle Language

Selects the language in which subtitles should appear (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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Not valid in Analogue

Teletext Character Set

Sets the teletext language font.

Watching > Teletext > Teletext Character Set

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Ireland only

Teletext Language

Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).

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For DVB, Satellite (Ireland only)

NICAM

Switches NICAM sound (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

■ Freesat, DVB, Other Sat., Satellite

Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.

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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

digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster).

– Ireland only

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Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.

Watching > Basic > Language

– Ireland only

■ Analogue

Display subtitles with STTL.

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Hide subtitles with EXIT.

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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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This is the same as switching to analogue teletext service and selecting
“P888” (subtitle service).

Watching > Teletext > Viewing Teletext

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

■ 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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The sound is active even if the screen turns 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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Ireland only

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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.

Preferred Multi Audio / Preferred Audio 1 / 2 / Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 /
Preferred Subtitles / Preferred Teletext

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Preferred Multi Audio

Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio (depending on
the broadcaster).

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UK only

Preferred Audio 1 / 2

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

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Ireland only

Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2

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

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Ireland only

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To display subtitles

Watching > Basic > Subtitle

Preferred Subtitles

Selects the preferred language for digital channel subtitles (depending on the
broadcaster).

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To display subtitles

Watching > Basic > Subtitle

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provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with subtitles (depending

on the broadcaster).

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UK only

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Preferred Teletext

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

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Ireland only

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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.

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For details of valid 4K format

Watching > 4K resolution > Valid 4K format

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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

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

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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.

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

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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)

Set to Mode1 when the image in HDMI input is not displayed properly.

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For HDMI

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Valid 4K format

■ Valid 4K format (HDMI)

4K UHD

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

– Aspect is fixed to 16:9.

DCI 4K

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

– Actual resolution is 3 840 × 2 160p.

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Selectable aspect is 16:9, H Full or V Full.

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Aspect is fixed to V Full in the following conditions:

– Game Mode is set to On.

– 4K Pure Direct is set to On.

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

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3D content in 4K format is not supported.

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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.

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For details of basic connection

Watching > Basic > Basic connection

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To use the specific devices supporting Bluetooth wireless technology

Functions > Bluetooth devices

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

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

■ HDMI equipment

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Recorder / Player / Cable TV box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker

system

= Note =

●

Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

●

For details of VIERA Link connections

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

●

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

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■ AV devices

AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals

Component cables

– AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when

connecting to the TV.

DVD Player

Composite cables

– AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when

connecting to the TV.

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 3 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.

●

Additional information about the devices may be on the following website.

http://panasonic.net/viera/support (English only)

■ Listening with external speakers

DIGITAL AUDIO

Optical digital audio cable

Amplifier with speaker system

●

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

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

●

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

Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

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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 Speaker Setting.

Watching > For best audio > Volume settings

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Watching external input

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

1. Display the input selection menu with AV.

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

●

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

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

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

is set to On.

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

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

check the setup of the equipment.

●

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

●

You can select COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2.

●

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

●

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

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

●

To return to TV mode

TV

= Note =

●

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

●

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

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■ Input Labels

Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each input mode or set to
skip unconnected one for easier identification and selection in Input Selection,
banner, etc.

Watching > Basic > Information banner

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Set the item and press OK to set.

●

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

●

To skip the input mode, select Skip.

■ Playing Time Display

Set to On to display a time period of continuous use in Game Mode on the top
right of the screen every 30 minutes.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

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

●

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

■ Screen display

●

Manual input (default setting in Input Labels)

AV1: AV1, AV1-RGB

AV2: COMPONENT, VIDEO

HDMI1: HDMI1

HDMI2: HDMI2

HDMI3: HDMI3

HDMI4: HDMI4

●

Auto input (EC mode or VIERA Link)

AV1: EC/AV1, EC/AV1-RGB

AV2: --

HDMI1: HDMI1

HDMI2: HDMI2

HDMI3: HDMI3

HDMI4: HDMI4

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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 and the 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 Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)

●

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 AV2 audio terminals).

●

AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when
connecting to the AV2 audio terminals.

●

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

= Note =

●

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

Watching > For best audio > Advanced settings

●

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

●

These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

●

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

●

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

●

This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

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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.

●

For HDMI

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Terminal information

■ AV1 (SCART) terminal (RGB, VIDEO)

1 : Audio out (R)
2 : Audio in (R)
3 : Audio out (L)
4 : Audio earth
5 : Blue earth
6 : Audio in (L)
7 : Blue in
8 : Status CVBS
9 : Green earth
10: -­11 : Green in

12: -­13: Red earth
14: Earth
15: Red in
16: Status RGB
17: CVBS earth
18: RGB status earth
19: CVBS out (video)
20: CVBS in (video)
21: Socket Earth

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■ HDMI terminal

1 : TMDS Data2+

2 : TMDS Data2 Shield

3 : TMDSData2−

4 : TMDS Data1+

5 : TMDS Data1 Shield

6 : TMDSData1−

7 : TMDS Data0+

8 : TMDS Data0 Shield

9 : TMDSData0−

10: TMDS Clock+

11 : TMDS Clock Shield

12: TMDSClock−

13: CEC

14: Utility

15: SCL

16: SDA

17: DDC/CEC Ground

18: +5V Power

19: Hot Plug Detect

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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.

Luminance Level / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness /
Colour Temperature / Vivid Colour / Colour Remaster / Rec.2020 Colour
Remaster / Reversal Film Effect / Ambient Sensor / Noise Reduction /
MPEG Remaster / Resolution Remaster / Caption Smoother / Intelligent
Frame Creation / 24p Smooth Film

●

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.

H Full:

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

●

For DCI 4K format

V Full:

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

●

For DCI 4K format

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= Note =

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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 SCART / HDMI terminal)

In Auto mode, aspect mode will appear in the top left of the screen if a
Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART (pin8) / HDMI
terminal is found. The aspect switches to the appropriate ratio.

Watching > For best picture > Aspect

■ Available conditions

Terrestrial terminal (WSS only)

●

Valid input signal format:

DVB

PAL I

Invalid input signal format:

PAL 525/60 6.0 MHz

M.NTSC 6.0 MHz

Satellite terminal (WSS only)

●

Valid input signal format:

Freesat, Other Sat., Satellite

AV1 (SCART) terminal / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals

●

Valid input signal format:

PAL

PAL 525/60

M.NTSC

NTSC

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

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AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals (WSS only)

●

Valid input signal format:

625 (576) / 50i, 50p

Invalid input signal format:

525 (480) / 60i, 60p

750 (720) / 60p, 50p

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

HDMI terminal

●

Valid input signal format:

525 (480) / 60i, 60p

625 (576) / 50i, 50p

750 (720) / 60p, 50p

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

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

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.

Luminance Level / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness

/ Colour Temperature / Vivid Colour / Colour Remaster / Rec.2020

Colour Remaster / Reversal Film Effect / Resolution Remaster / Caption
Smoother / Intelligent Frame Creation / 24p Smooth Film

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Luminance Level, 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

Resolution Remaster

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Enhances picture resolution to make the image sharper.

●

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.

Caption Smoother

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Makes caption contours smooth. Specially effective for low resolution content.

●

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.

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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24p Smooth Film

(Max / Mid / Min / Off)

Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source
movie images smooth.

●

This function is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of

Intelligent Frame Creation.

●

Not valid 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.

MPEG Remaster

(Auto / Max / Mid / Min / Off)

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

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Advanced Settings

You can adjust and set up the detailed picture settings when Viewing Mode
is set to Cinema, True Cinema, 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

(Auto / Custom / 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)

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

●

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.

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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 /

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 Network services
or when Game Mode is set to On).

1080p Pure Direct

(On / Off)

Reproduces the original image quality in detail for 1080p (HDMI) input signal.

●

Not valid in the following conditions:

– 3D

– Multi window

– 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 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.

●

For HDMI

●

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

●

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.

●

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

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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 / Pixel Orbiter

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.

Pixel Orbiter

(Auto / On)

Selects the mode for wobbling of the image to prevent panel “image
retention”.

Auto:

Automatically works only for the appropriate images and you rarely
recognise the wobbling.

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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.

●

The following items can be locked.

Luminance Level / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Tint / Sharpness

/ Colour Temperature / Vivid Colour / Resolution Remaster / Caption

Smoother / 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.

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

Bass / Treble / Surround / Bass Boost

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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.

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This function is available when Mode is set to User.

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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.

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

to Defaults and press OK.

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

Balance

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers.

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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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You can also switch the surround sound setting pressing SURROUND.

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

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

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

Speaker Setting

(TV Speaker / 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.

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.

●

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 / 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.

User Level

(Beginner / Expert)

Selects the level of verbosity for the voice guidance.

Web Browser

(On / Off)

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

= Note =

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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

●

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.

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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.

NICAM / Audio Preference / SPDIF Selection / PCM Optical Level / SPDIF
Delay / HDMI Input

4. Set the item and press OK to store.

NICAM

(On / Off)

Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex

Reproduces NICAM stereo sound.

●

Set to Off if reception is poor. (FM monaural sound)

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For Analogue

Audio Preference

(Multichannel / Stereo / MPEG)

Selects the initial setting for audio tracks.

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

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For digital

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Ireland only

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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.

●

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

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For digital, video content

Media Player > Video mode > Audio output settings

Network > Videos > Audio output settings

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 digital

●

Ireland only

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.

Freesat / DVB / Other Sat. / Satellite

2. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

●

You can select the channel genre of TV Guide.

1) Display Channel Genre Selection with GUIDE.

2) Select the genre and press OK to view.

– For Freesat (UK only)

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To change the layout of TV Guide, set TV Guide View.

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > TV Guide Settings > TV Guide View and press OK to
access.

3) Select Normal / Full / Info and press OK to set.

Normal:

Default TV Guide screen

Full:

Displays channels and programmes full-screen without the operation
guide

Info:

Displays details of the selected programme at the bottom without the
operation guide

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To change the type of TV Guide

1) Display the menu with MENU.

2) Select Setup > Display Settings > Banner & TV Guide Selection and
press OK to access.

3) Select Freetime / Panasonic and press OK to set.

– For DVB, Freesat (UK only)
(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

●

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.

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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 (genre)

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.

●

To exit TV Guide

EXIT

= Note =

●

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

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Timer Programming

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

1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE.

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

●

You can also set a timer event pressing .

●

To check / change / cancel a timer event

Recording > Timer Programming > Editing Timer Programming

●

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

●

To return to TV Guide

BACK/RETURN

●

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

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

the time you finish the timer event setting.

●

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

from TV Guide.

= Note =

●

Not valid in Analogue

●

Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is

received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider.

●

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

●

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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Guide link programming

Guide link programming 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.

●

UK only

●

is displayed on the timer event if the timer is set from the TV Guide.

(Guide link programming)

●

Not valid in Analogue

= Note =

●

If you edit the start time or end time of a Guide link programming 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

Digital text service

Digital text services (MHEG) differ greatly from analogue teletext.

When you switch to a digital text service, the images you see can contain
graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the
broadcaster.

1. Select Freesat (UK only) / DVB with TV.

●

DVB programmes may have digital text services (MHEG).

2. Switch to a digital text service with TEXT.

■ How to operate services

In all cases, it is possible to navigate the pages using buttons on the remote
control, but because the commands available must apply to all manufacturers
of digital equipment, some on-screen commands may not correspond exactly
to the remote control buttons.

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To exit a digital text service

TEXT

= Note =

●

As soon as you switch to a digital channel with links to a digital text
service, software is downloaded in the background over air to enable the
teletext function. This means that when switching to a digital channel,
you should wait for approx. 5 seconds before pressing TEXT - this allows
the software to be downloaded. If you press TEXT before download is
complete, it will be ignored and you will have to press TEXT again when
the download is complete.

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Viewing Teletext

1. Switch to teletext with TEXT.

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

●

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

●

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

●

Colour bar is displayed on the bottom of the screen.

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

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To adjust contrast

1) Press MENU twice 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

●

Press again to hide.

(red).

■ To view a favourite page stored

Press STTL to view a favourite page.

●

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

●

Factory setting is “P888” (subtitle service) on (blue). (List mode)

■ FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

1. Press MENU.

2. Press

(green) to change the layout.

■ Watch TV and teletext in two windows at once

1. Press TEXT to view in multi window.

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Operations can be made only in teletext screen.

2. Press TEXT repeatedly to return to TV or teletext.

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

1. Press (coloured buttons) while the page is displayed.

2. Press and hold OK.

●

The stored page number changes to white.

●

If you use subtitles, do not change number on (blue).

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To change stored pages

1) Press

(coloured buttons) to change.

2) Enter a new page number with Numeric buttons.

3) Press and hold OK.

■ 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).

●

Searching may take time while you are watching TV.

●

To view a specific sub page

1) Press MENU.

2) Press

(blue).

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

).

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Teletext mode

Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcaster.

●

The features may vary depending on the broadcaster.

●

The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by TEXT
in the information banner.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Select FASTEXT / List and press OK to set.

■ FASTEXT mode

In FASTEXT 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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Ireland only

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3D

Note

●

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

●

Do not apply pressure on or scratch the lens of the 3D Eyewear.

●

3D content will not be correctly visible if the 3D Eyewear is worn upside
down or back-to-front.

●

When viewing 3D images, make sure your eyes are in a horizontal position
where double vision does not occur.

●

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

●

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

●

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

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3D Eyewear - Maintenance

■ Storing and cleaning the 3D Eyewear

●

Store the 3D Eyewear in a cool, dry place.

●

Clean using a soft, dry cloth.

– Wiping the 3D Eyewear with a dusty or dirty cloth may scratch the

eyewear. Shake off dust from the cloth before use.

– The lens of the 3D Eyewear is easily broken. Be careful when cleaning

the lens.

●

Do not apply benzene, thinner or wax on the 3D Eyewear. Doing so may
cause peeling of the paint.

●

Do not dunk the 3D Eyewear in liquid such as water.

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Viewing 3D

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

●

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

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

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

●

3D content in 4K format is not supported.

1. Put the 3D Eyewear on.

●

Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear for polarised 3D.

Support > Optional accessories > 3D Eyewear

2. View the 3D images.

●

Safety precautions will be displayed when you first watch the 3D image.
Select Yes or No to continue to view 3D images.

If you select Yes, this message will be displayed again in the same
condition after Mains Power On / Off switch is next turned on. Select

No if you do not want to display this message again.

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

●

Connect the 3D-compatible player via a fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
(If you use the non 3D-compatible player, the images will be displayed in
2D mode.)

●

If the input mode is not switched automatically, select the input mode
connected to the player.

Watching > External equipment > Watching external input

■ 3D-supported broadcast

●

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

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

products

●

Available in Media Player and Network services

Media Player

Network

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■ 2D images converted to 3D

●

Set to 2D→3D mode in 3D Mode Selection.

Watching > 3D > 3D Mode Selection

●

Content in 4K format cannot be converted to 3D mode.

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3D Mode Selection

You can change the viewing mode for 3D image.

1. Display the menu with MENU.

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

3. Select the mode and press OK to set.

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

Original:

Displays the source image as it is.

●

Use to identify the format type of the source image.

Watching > 3D > Source image format

Side by Side - 3D / Top and Bottom - 3D:

Displays the mode you select.

●

For digital signals

2D→3D:

Converts 2D images into 3D.

●

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

●

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

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