PANASONIC TX-L26X10P, TX-L32X10P User Manual

Operating Instructions

LCD Television

Model No.

TX-L26X10P TX-L32X10P

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.

English

Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-

media excitement

Enjoy rich multi-media

Camcorder

Personal

computer

Ampli er with

Speaker system

DVD Recorder

VCR

Set top box

DVD player

Contents

Be Sure to Read

Safety Precautions ······································4

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(Warning / Caution)

Notes ···························································5

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Maintenance················································5

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Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options ········· 6

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Identifying Controls ·············· 8

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Basic Connection ················ 10

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Auto Setup ······························ 12

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Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Watching TV ··············································14

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Viewing Teletext ········································16

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Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 18

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Quick Start Guide

Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.

Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions ·····················20

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(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Editing Programmes··································24

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Tuning Programmes ··································26

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Control Programme Audience ·················· 28

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Restore Settings ·······································29

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Displaying PC Screen on TV ·····················30

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Link Functions ··········································32

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(Q-Link / VIERA Link)

External Equipment ··································· 38

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FAQs, etc.

Technical Information ································40

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FAQs ·························································44

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Licence ······················································46

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Speci cations ············································ 47

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Safety Precautions

Warning

Handling the mains plug and lead

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause  re.)

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Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

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Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)

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Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause  re or electrical shock.)

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Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.

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Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.

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Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.

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Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead.

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Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

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If you  nd any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately!

AC 220-240 V 50 Hz

Power source

This TV is designed to operate on 220-240 V,

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50 Hz AC.

Do not remove covers NEVER modify the TV yourself

(High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.)

Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your

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local Panasonic dealer. Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are

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accessible when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture

To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or

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 re, do not expose this TV to rain or excessive moisture.

This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing

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water and objects  lled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other

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sources of heat. To prevent  re never place any type of candle or naked  ame on top or near the TV.

Do not place foreign objects inside the TV

Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through

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the air vents ( re or electrical shock may result).

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

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Use only the dedicated pedestals / mounting equipment

Using an unapproved pedestal or other  xtures may

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make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 6).

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Notes

Caution

 Do not block the rear air vents

 When cleaning the TV, remove the

mains plug

Cleaning an energized TV may cause

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electrical shock.

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When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug To prevent fall and injury, remove TV from its  xed wall position when it is no longer in use

This TV will still consume some power even in

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the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket

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before connecting or disconnecting leads.

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 Auto power standby function

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 Allow suf cient space around the

TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance

10 10

(cm)

 Transport only in upright position

Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths,

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curtains, etc. may cause overheating,  re or electrical shock.

Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones

Irreversible damage can be caused.

If no signal is received and no operation is performed

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in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode.

Keep the TV away from these types of equipment

Electronic equipment

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In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV

(electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound). Equipment with an infrared sensor

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This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect

operation of other equipment).

When using the pedestal, keep the space between

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the bottom of the TV and the  oor surface. In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow

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the manual of it.

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth. Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.

Caution

The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.

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Do not tap or scratch the surface with your  ngernail or other hard object. Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances

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(this may degrade surface quality).

Cabinet, Pedestal

Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth. Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.

Caution

Take care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent.

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(A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.) Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances

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(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint). Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.

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Mains plug

Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to  re or electrical shock.)

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Remote Control

N2QAYB000223

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Assembly screw for Pedestal (4)

This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by

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young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket

TY-WK3L2RW

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(for 26” and 32”)

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TY-WK32LR2W

(for 26" only)

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Batteries for the

Remote Control (2)

R6 (UM3)

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Pan European Guarantee Card

M4 × 10

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual.

Clamper

Pedestal Operating Instructions

Cleaning cloth

WARNING!

Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the

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consumer.

Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty.

Always be sure to ask a quali ed technician to carry out set-up.

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Incorrect  tting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage.

Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights,  oodlights or halogen lights) which

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typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts. Take care when  xing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in

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the wall before hanging bracket.

Installing / removing remote’s batteries

Pull

1 2

Hook

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.

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Do not mix old and new batteries.

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Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).

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Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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Do not burn or breakup batteries.

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Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,  re or the like.

open

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Attaching the pedestal

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

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Caution

Do not use any other TV and displays.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

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Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.

If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest

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Panasonic dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

If insuf cient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be

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strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Ensure that TV does not fall over.

If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal

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injury may result.

Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV.

If two or more people are not present, the TV may be dropped, and personal injury may result.

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Quick Start Guide

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Accessories / Options

 Securing the TV

Use only the supplied assembly screws to fasten securely.

Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

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Carry out the work on horizontal and level surface.

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Arrow mark

Foam mat or thick soft cloth

Holes for pedestal installation

Accessories / Options

Using the clamper

To tighten:

To loosen:

Keep

the knob

Rear of the TV

Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image).

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Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

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When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to  x cables.

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pressed

Identifying Controls

AV3 terminals (p. 39)

Headphones jack (p. 39)

Power LED

Standby: red

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On: green When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command.

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C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor

Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Eco” mode

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in Picture Menu (p. 22)

Function select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint

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(NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 27)

Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Changes the input mode

Mains power On / Off switch

Switch On to turn on the TV or turn

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the TV to standby mode by the remote control

Remote control signal receiver

Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control.

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Identifying Controls

Remote Control

Standby On / Off switch

Switches TV On or Off standby

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Aspect (p. 15)

Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list

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Also possible by pressing this button

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repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect

Con rms selections and choices

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Press after selecting programme positions to

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quickly change programme

Main Menu (p. 20)

Press to access VIERA Link, Picture,

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Sound and Setup Menus

Surround (p. 22)

Switches Surround On or Off

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VIERA Link Menu (p. 35)

Press to access VIERA Link Menu directly

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Programme Information

Displays programme information

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Programme Up / Down

Selects programme in sequence

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(p. 15)

ASPECT

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OPTION

VCR

INPUT

EXIT

RETURN

DIRECT TV REC

Input mode selection

TV - switches to TV mode (p. 18)

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AV - switches to AV input mode

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from Input Selection list (p. 18)

Exit

Returns to the normal viewing screen

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Cursor buttons

Makes selections and adjustments

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Return

Returns to the previous menu

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Coloured buttons

Used for the selection, navigation and

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operation of various functions

Direct TV Recording (p. 33 and p. 35)

Records programme immediately in

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DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link or VIERA Link connection

Option Menu (p. 14)

Easy setting for viewing and sound

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options

Numeric buttons

Changes programme and teletext pages

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When in Standby mode, switches TV On

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Sound Mute

Switches sound mute On or Off

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Volume Up / Down

Quick Start Guide

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Identifying Controls

Accessories / Options

Teletext (p. 16)

Switches to teletext mode

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Favourite Page (p. 17)

Calls up the teletext page stored in blue button

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VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment operations

(p. 19)

TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD

REC

PROGRAMME

VCR DVD

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 14)

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Holds the current teletext page

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(teletext mode) (p. 17)

Index (p. 17)

Returns to the teletext index page

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(teletext mode)

Basic Connection

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

Example 1 Connecting aerial

Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Aerial AerialRear of the TV Rear of the TV

AC 220-240 V 50 Hz

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

AUDIO

LRL

Mains lead

RGB VIDEO

AV2AV1

RGB VIDEO S VIDEO

RF cable

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

AUDIO

LRL

Mains lead

RGB VIDEO

AV2AV1

RGB VIDEO S VIDEO

AC 220-240 V 50 Hz

RF cable

SCART cable (fully wired)

RF OUT

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF IN

RF cable

Note

Connect to AV1 / AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 33).

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For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2) by using HDMI cable

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(p. 38). Q-Link connection p. 32

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VIERA Link connection p. 32

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Read the manual of the equipment too.

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Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

Rear of the TV

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

AUDIO

LRL

RGB VIDEO

AC 220-240 V 50 Hz

Aerial

Quick Start Guide

Mains lead

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Basic Connection

AV2AV1

RGB VIDEO S VIDEO

RF cable

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

SCART cable

(fully wired)

DVD Recorder

or VCR

SCART cable (fully wired)

Set top box

RF OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

RF IN

RF cable

Country

Finland

Sweden

Netherlands

Spain

France

Germany

Switzerland

Belgium

Norway

Denmark

Portugal

Hungary

Poland

Greece

Italy

Austria

Czech E. Eu

Auto Setup

Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

You can now use the remote

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control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On)

Select the language

Menüsprache

Deutsch

English Français Italiano Еλληνικά Čeština Slovenčina Srpski Latviešu

Español Norsk Dansk Svenska Magyar Български Slovenščina eesti keel

Nederlands Suomi Türkçe Português Hrvatski Românǎ Polski Lietuvių

ASPECT

INPUT

EXIT

select

store

OPTION

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VCR

TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD

REC

VCR DVD

PROGRAMME

RETURN

DIRECT TV REC

Select your country

Start Auto Setup

Auto Setup

◄ ►

Channel

CH29

EXIT

RETURN

78 21 41

Service Name

CNN

Searching

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

Remote control unavailable

33%

select

Depending on the selected

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countries, you may also be required to select the region.

Auto Setup will start to search for

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TV programmes and store them.

The sorted programme order

depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting system and reception conditions.

If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar

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technology (p. 32), compatible recorder is connected, programme, language, country / region settings are automatically downloaded to the recorder.

Select the picture setting

Please select your viewing environment

Home Shop

“Shop” and “Home” are equal

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to “Dynamic” and “Normal” respectively - “Viewing Mode” in “Picture Menu” (p. 22)

Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.

To edit programmes

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“Editing Programmes” (p. 24)

select

set

Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.

 How to use remote control

Using the On Screen Displays

RETURN

EXIT

Open the main menu

Move the cursor / select the menu

Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options

Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set

Return to the previous menu

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

 ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

(example: Sound Menu)

Sound Menu

Mode Music

Bass Treble Balance

Surround Off Volume Correction MPX Stereo Reset to Default Set

Select

EXIT Change RETURN

Quick Start Guide

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Auto Setup

On-screen operation guide will help you.

Note

If tuning has failed “Auto Setup” (p. 27)

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If downloading has failed “Download” (p. 23)

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To initialize all settings “Shipping Condition” (p. 29)

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If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On

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with Mains power On / Off switch.

Watching TV

Turn power on

(Press for about 1 second)

Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8)

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ASPECT

INPUT

EXIT

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VCR

TEXT F.P. INDEX

REC

PROGRAMME

OPTION

RETURN

DIRECT TV REC

HOLD

VCR DVD

Volume

Information banner appears whenever you select a

CH05 SC1

programme

For details p. 15

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Select a programme

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All Analogue Services

6 7 8

2 3

BBCi

Select

EXIT

Connect

RETURN

VCR

down

To select from the Programme List

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To select the two-digit programme

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number, e.g. 39

3 9

(in a short time)

select

programme

watch

 Select a programme using Information banner (p. 15)

Possible to con rm the programme name before selecting programmes.

Display Information banner if it is not displayed

While the banner is displayed, select the programme

select programme

watch

 Other useful functions

Hold

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

Off Timer

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Check or change the current programme status instantly

Teletext Character

Sets the teletext language

Setup Menu (p. 23)

MPX

Sound Menu (p. 22)

Note

Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 22 and p. 23).

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Turn the TV off automatically after a  xed period

Display the menu

To cancel Set to “Off” or turn the TV off.

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To display the remaining time Information banner (p. 15)

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When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will  ash on screen.

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Select “Setup”

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

access

select

HOLD

OPTION

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode

Select “Off Timer” and set the time

Setup Menu

Service List Edit Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu

Off Timer

OSD Language Teletext TOP Teletext Character West Shipping Condition

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Off

To change

change select

set select

 Other useful functions

Display Information banner

Also appears when changing a programme

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Event

Features available / Message meanings

Display Information banner

Sound mute On

Stereo, Mono

Audio mode

Example:

Coronation Street

CH05 SC1 PAL

Sound System Colour System

Programme

1 - 90

Off Timer remaining time

For settings p. 14

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45Stereo

Change aspect ratio

To con rm another tuned

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programme name

To watch the programme

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listed in the banner

To hide

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EXIT

select programme

Event information is referred to teletext

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signal.

SPECT

Change the aspect ratio

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. Display Aspect

Selection list

SPECT

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

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SPECT

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

Auto 16:9

14:9 Just

4:3 4:3 Full

Zoom1 Zoom2

The best ratio is chosen and the picture expanded to  ll the screen. For details

Displays the image at the standard “14:9” without distortion.

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

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

While the list is displayed, select the mode

change

select

p. 40

Aspect selection

Auto

16:9 14:9 Just 4:3 4:3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3

Select

Change

Aspect Selection list

Directly displays the image at “16:9” without distortion (anamorphic).

Displays a “4:3” image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges.

Displays a “4:3” image enlarged horizontally to  t the screen.

HD signal only

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Displays a “16:9” letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion.

EXIT

RETURN

Viewing

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Watching TV

Zoom3

Displays a “2.35:1” letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. At “16:9”, displays the image at its maximum (with slight enlargement).

Note

Only “16:9” and “4:3” are available in PC mode.

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Not available in teletext mode.

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Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard de nition), HD (High

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de nition) signals and PC Input.

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