Panasonic TX-L32E6B User Manual

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TX-L32E6B
TX-L39E6B(K)(W)
TX-L42E6B(K)(W)
TX-L50E6B
HELP
English
Watching
•Information 10
•How to use 10
•Settings 11
Basic
•Basic connection 13
•Selecting channel 15
•Information banner 16
•Option Menu 17
•Subtitle 19
•Off Timer 20
•Last view 20
External equipment
•External connection 20
•Watching external input 23
•Operating with TV’s remote control 24
•HDMI features 25
•Terminal information 27
•Valid input signals 28
For best picture
•Viewing Mode 28
•Ambient Sensor 29
•Auto power standby function 29
•Aspect 30
•Auto aspect 31
•Advanced Settings 32
•Copy Adjustment 35
For best audio
•Sound mode 35
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 36
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Teletext
•Digital text service 38
•Viewing Teletext 39
•Teletext mode 40
Tuning and editing channels
•Setting menu 41
•Favourites Edit 41
•Channel List 43
•Auto Setup 44
•Channel Sorting by Region 44
•Manual Tuning 45
•Update Channel List 46
•New Channel Message 46
•Signal Condition 46
Internet service
Internet content
•Information 47
•Selecting internet content 47
•Note 48
Network connections
•Internet connection 48
•Note 49
Network settings
•Network Connection 50
•Custom - Wireless 51
•Custom - Wired 53
•Network Status 55
•VIERA remote Settings 55
•Network Link Settings 55
•Software Update 55
•New Software Message 55
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Home network
DLNA
•Information 56
•Using DLNA 58
Network connections
•DLNA connection 59
•Note 61
Network settings
•Network Connection 61
•Custom - Wireless 63
•Custom - Wired 65
•Custom - Wireless Access Point 66
•Network Status 67
•VIERA remote Settings 67
•Network Link Settings 68
•Software Update 69
•New Software Message 69
Photos
•Selecting file 69
•Viewing photo 70
•Using slideshow 70
Videos
•Selecting file 71
•Watching video 72
•Video Setup 73
•Audio output settings 74
Music
•Selecting file 75
•Playing music 76
•Music Setup 76
DIGA Recorder
•Controlling DIGA Recorder 76
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Technical information
•Photo format 77
•Video format 77
•Music format 80
Media Player
Using Media Player
•Information 81
•Selecting device / mode 82
Photo mode
•Selecting file 83
•Viewing photo 84
•Sorting photos 84
•Using slideshow 85
Video mode
•Selecting file 88
•Watching video 89
•Video Setup 90
•Audio output settings 91
Music mode
•Selecting file 91
•Playing music 92
•Music Setup 92
Technical information
•Device handling caution 93
•USB devices 93
•Photo format 93
•Video format 94
•Music format 96
Functions
APPS list
•Information 98
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•How to use 98
•Settings 99
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Summary of VIERA Link 99
•Preparations 103
•Easy playback 104
•Power on Link 104
•Power off Link 104
•Standby Power Save 104
•Intelligent Auto Standby 104
•VIERA Link Control 105
•Speaker Selection 106
•Note 107
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 107
•PIN number 108
•Parental Rating 108
Common Interface
•Caution 108
•Using Common Interface 109
Shipping Condition
•Shipping Condition 109
Updating the TV Software
•Preparations 110
•Auto update 110
•Manual update 111
Setting characters
•Using numeric buttons 111
Keyboard / Gamepad
•Keyboard 112
•Gamepad 112
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Settings
Setting menu
•How to use 114
Picture
•Viewing Mode 115
•Basic settings 116
•Ambient Sensor 116
•Noise reduction settings 116
•Advanced Settings 117
•Option Settings 117
•Screen Settings 118
•Copy Adjustment 119
•Reset to Defaults 119
Sound
•Mode 119
•Basic settings 119
•Volume settings 120
•Voice Guidance Settings 121
•Audio Description 121
•Audio output settings 122
•Reset to Defaults 123
Network
•Network Connection 123
•Network Status 124
•VIERA remote Settings 124
•Network Link Settings 124
•Other settings 124
Timer
•Off Timer 124
•Time Zone 124
•Auto Standby 125
•No signal Power off 125
Setup
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•Eco Navigation 125
•TV Guide Settings 125
•USB Device Setup 125
•Child Lock 126
•Tuning Menu 126
•Language 127
•Display Settings 128
•VIERA Link Settings 129
•System Menu 130
•Other Settings 131
Support
FAQs
•Picture 132
•Digital TV 133
•Analogue TV 134
•Sound 135
•HDMI 135
•Network 136
•Other 137
Maintenance
•Care and Cleaning 138
Information
•Using Help menu 139
Optional accessories
•Communication Camera 139
•Wall-hanging bracket 140
Licence
•Licence 140
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OK Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.
Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.
References in this eHELP
The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.
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Watching

my Home Screen

Information

“my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more.
It provides easy access to special features such as the Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example).
HOME
OK
OK HOME
Home Screen
Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)
Home Screen Selection
– Your preferred Home Screen can be selected or added.

How to use

Home Screen provides access to special features such as the Media Player, TV, internet content, data services, communication tools, etc.
1. Display Home Screen with HOME (Example)
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The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on.
Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout.
Watching my Home Screen Settings
2. Select a feature with / / / and press OK to access
To watch full-screen TV
1) Select the TV viewer with (Example)
2) Press OK to watch (Example)
Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.

Settings

/ / /
Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen, or use coloured button to display the setup menu.
(Example)
■ Home Screen Selection
1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME
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(Example)
2. Select the screen with
Full Screen TV:
Displays full-screen TV
TV Home Screen:
To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable.
Lifestyle Screen:
Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.
Info Screen:
Enjoy internet content while watching TV.
Add New Screen:
You can add a new screen to personalise.
/ and press OK to set
■ Settings
You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper, renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the TV is turned on, etc.)
1. Select Settings from the tool guide
2. Follow the on-screen instructions
■ Search
You can search the content from various features.
1. Select Search from the tool guide
2. Follow the on-screen instructions
= Note =
To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
Internet service Network connections
Internet service Network settings
Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you will not be able to use
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my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.
Internet service Network settings Software Update

Basic

Basic connection

Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables.
■ Aerial
Terrestrial terminal
RF cable
Terrestrial aerial
For DVB, Analogue
■ DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial aerial
AV1 (SCART) terminal
SCART cable
■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
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HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
Satellite receiver
Satellite dish or terrestrial aerial
AV1 (SCART) terminal
SCART cable
RF cable
SCART cable
Terrestrial terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
For VIERA Link connections
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
= Note =
External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
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.
When using a SCART or HDMI cable, it is recommended to use fully wired one.
Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
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Selecting channel

1. Select DVB or Analogue with TV
The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.
You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly on the remote control or INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV.
2. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or numeric buttons
DVB channel position begin from number 1 upward. Analogue channel position numbers are in the 0 - 99 range.
■ To select a channel using information banner
It is possible to confirm the channel name and programme information by using the information banner before changing channels.
1. Display information banner with
2. Select a channel with displayed
Watching Basic Information banner
/ and press OK to watch while the banner is
if it is not displayed
■ To select a channel using TV Guide
It is possible to confirm the channel and programme information by using TV Guide (EPG) before changing channels.
1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE
2. Select the current programme or channel with
OK to access
– The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.
3. Press OK to exit TV Guide
Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide
/ / / and press
■ To watch pay-TV
For information of the encrypted channels
Functions Common Interface Using Common Interface
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 .
Also appears when changing a channel. (Example)
Channel position and name
Channel type (Radio, HDTV, etc.) / encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( ,
)
Programme
Programme start / finish time (except Analogue)
Channel position, etc. (Analogue)
Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue)
All DVB Channels / All Analogue Channels / Favourites 1 to 4
Press (blue) to switch. (DVB)
– To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.
Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit
Current time
Features available / message meanings
Mute:
Sound mute is on
Bad signal:
Poor quality TV signal
Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC:
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track
Also in
:
Same programme available as HD broadcast
To display the extra information for details
UK only
AD:
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Audio Description service available
This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on screen.
Settings Sound Audio Description
STTL:
Subtitle service available
TEXT:
Text service available
Multi Audio:
Multiple audio available
Stereo, Mono, NICAM:
Audio mode
190:
Off Timer remaining time
Watching Basic Off Timer
To confirm another tuned channel
/
To watch the channel listed in the banner
OK
Information on the next programme (DVB)
To hide the banner
EXIT
Extra information (DVB)
– Press again to hide the banner.
To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.
Settings Setup Display Settings
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.

Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.
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1. Display Option Menu with OPTION
2. Select one of the following items with
/ and press OK to access
Voice Guidance Settings / Audio Description / Multi Audio / AD / Multi Audio / Monaural Audio / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / NICAM / Volume Correction
The function items vary depending on the country you select.
3. Set with
/ / / and press OK to store
Voice Guidance Settings
Guidance settings for visually impaired users
Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings
Audio Description
Set to Auto if the programme has Audio Description service, then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on screen.
To adjust the volume for Audio Description (UK only)
Settings Sound Audio Description
For DVB mode
Multi Audio / AD
Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if available).
Set Audio Description to Auto in the Sound Menu to select the audio description sound track.
Settings Sound Audio Description
This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
For DVB mode (Ireland only)
Multi Audio
Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available).
This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
For DVB mode
Monaural Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
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This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
Not valid in Analogue mode
Subtitle Language
Selects the language in which subtitles should appear (if available).
This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
Not valid in Analogue mode
Teletext Character Set
Sets the teletext language font.
Settings Setup Display Settings
Ireland only
Teletext Language
Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).
For DVB mode (Ireland only)
NICAM
Switches NICAM sound (if available).
For Analogue mode
Settings Sound Audio output settings
Volume Correction
Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Subtitle

■ DVB
Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.
■ Analogue
Display subtitles with STTL.
Hide subtitles with EXIT.
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If you press STTL in Analogue mode, the TV switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page. Press EXIT to return to TV mode.
This is the same as switching to analogue teletext service and selecting “P888” (subtitle service).
Watching Teletext Viewing Teletext

Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period with OFF
TIMER.
Press repeatedly until desired time appears.
0 / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 (minutes)
To cancel, set to 0 or turn the TV off.
The remaining time displays on the information banner.
Watching Basic Information banner
When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen.
You can also set the time from Off Timer in the Timer Menu.
Settings Timer Off Timer

Last view

Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW.
Press again to return to the current view.
= Note =
Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed channel or input mode.

External equipment

External connection

These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment.
For basic connection
Watching Basic Basic connection
Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
■ HDMI equipment
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HDMI terminal
Fully wired HDMI compliant cable
Recorder / Player / Set top box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker
system
= Note =
For VIERA Link connections
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.
■ AV devices
AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals
Component cables
DVD player
AV2 (VIDEO) terminals
Composite cables
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Camcorder / Game equipment
■ USB devices
USB port
USB cable
Communication Camera
= Note =
It is recommended to connect the devices to the TV’s USB ports directly.
You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory.
Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera.
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 for the devices may be on the following website. (English only)
http://panasonic.net/viera/support
■ To listen with speakers
DIGITAL AUDIO
Optical digital audio cable
Amplifier with speaker system
To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.
■ Headphones
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Headphone jack
M3 stereo mini plug
Headphones
To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.
Settings Sound Volume settings

Watching external input

Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, 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 with
/ 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 input mode is not switched automatically, perform as above or
check the setup of the equipment.
You can also select the input pressing AV on the remote control or INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV. Press repeatedly until the desired input is selected.
To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2, select with / .
You can label or skip each input mode. Skipped inputs will not be displayed when AV is pressed. (Input Labels)
Settings Setup Display Settings
The remote control is capable of operating the contents 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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■ Screen display
If the following information is permanently displayed on the top left of the screen, press
Manual input (default setting in Input Labels)
AV1: AV1, AV1-RGB
AV2: COMPONENT, VIDEO
HDMI1: HDMI1
HDMI2: HDMI2
HDMI3: HDMI3
Auto input (EC mode or VIERA Link)
AV1: EC/AV1, EC/AV1-RGB
AV2: ---
HDMI1: HDMI1
HDMI2: HDMI2
to clear.
HDMI3: HDMI3

Operating with TV’s remote control

You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the below buttons of this TV’s remote control.
:
Playback videocassette / 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)
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Search forward (DVD / video content)
:
Pause / Resume
Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD)
:
Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR)
■ 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 Media Player, DLNA features, product using in VIERA Link
3. Press
to change
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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.

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 an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
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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 terminal
■ 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).
Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
= Note =
Audio settings can be made on HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input in the Sound Menu.
Settings Sound Audio output 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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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
■ HDMI terminal
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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1 : TMDS Data2+
11 : TMDS Clock Shield
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+
12: TMDSClock−
13: CEC
14: Utility
15: SCL
16: SDA
17: DDC/CEC Ground
18: +5V Power
19: Hot Plug Detect

Valid input signals

■ COMPONENT (Y, Pb, Pr), 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
○:Applicableinputsignal
= Note =
Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

For best picture

Viewing Mode

1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Picture
Viewing Mode with / and press OK to access
3. Select the mode with
Viewing Mode
(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom)
Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.
/ and press OK to set
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Dynamic:
Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.
Normal:
Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.
Cinema:
Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction for watching movies in a darkened room.
True Cinema:
Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.
Custom:
Adjusts each menu item manually to suit your favourite picture quality.
In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint,
Sharpness, Colour Temperature, Vivid Colour, Adaptive Backlight Control, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction and MPEG Noise Reduction can be
adjusted and stored.
When in True Cinema or Custom mode, Advanced Settings can be adjusted additionally. The settings in True Cinema or Custom mode can be stored for each input.

Ambient Sensor

1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Picture
3. Select On / Off with
Ambient Sensor with / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to set
Ambient Sensor
(On / Off)
Automatic Brightness Control function
Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions.

Auto power standby function

The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions:
Off Timer is active.
Watching Basic Off Timer
No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.
Settings Timer Auto Standby
No signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes while
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No signal Power off is set to On.
Settings Timer No signal Power off

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT.
Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal”.
Watching For best picture Auto aspect
■ To change the aspect ratio manually
1. Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT
2. Select the mode with
You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT.
/ and press OK to set
(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.)
Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will select the aspect ratio automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal”.
Watching For best picture Auto aspect
Auto:
Watching For best picture Auto aspect
16:9:
Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic).
14:9:
Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion.
Just:
Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges.
4:3:
Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion.
Zoom:
Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion.
4:3 Full:
Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen.
For HD (High definition) signals
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