PANASONIC TX-L37V10B, TX-L32V10B User Manual

Operating Instructions

LCD Television

Model No. TX-L32V10B

TX-L37V10B

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.

U.K. Standard

English

TQB0E0814

Features

freesat HD tuner built-in■ Receives freesat - free digital satellite broadcasts in the UK

This TV has a built-in freesat HD tuner. freesat is a brand new free digital TV service which broadcasts via satellite so you can receive TV, radio,

interactive TV, and HD TV with crystal clear reception.

You can enjoy sharp pictures, vivid colours, multi-channel sound, and various services with the interactive

content.

Receives DVB digital terrestrial broadcasts■

Select the programme or set Timer Programming easily by using TV Guide. (p. 19 and p. 20)

DVB - Digital Video Broadcasting●

VIERA TOOLS-Display special feature icons for easy accessibility ■ (p. 14)

VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the special features with the VIERA TOOLS button.

DLNA■

DLNA is a standard that makes digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. For

example, you can enjoy watching photos and movies stored in the PC connected to your home network by accessing from the TV. (p. 58)

VIERA CAST - Enjoy great web entertainment ■ (p. 61)

Enjoy the internet contents on the TV such as photos, movies, weather, etc. through an easy-to-use web

interface that is built into the TV.

VIERA IMAGE VIEWER - SD Card viewer ■ (p. 62 - 64)

Enjoy your photos or movies recorded in SD Card on the TV screen.

Links up and controls the connected equipment with “Q-Link” and “VIERA Link” ■ (p. 66 - 73)

Easy recording and playback, create home theatre without complicated settings, etc.

Sharp pictures with HDMI connection ■ (p. 80)

Enjoy high-definition digital picture and high-quality sound by using an HDMI cable.

This TV incorporates HDMI™ (Version 1.3a with Deep Colour, x.v.Colour™) technology.●

GUIDE Plus+ ■ (p. 19)

This TV supports Gemstar-TV Guide sent from the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Owner ID ■ (p. 47)

Owner ID is an anti-theft function. Entering the PIN number and owner’s personal information will help the

Police to determine the owner.

DivX■

Offers good compatibility when going from PC to TV, etc. for easy enjoyment of moving pictures. DivX is a

video codec that was developed by DivX, Inc. (p. 78)

AVCHD■

Possible to play the moving pictures recorded in SD Card by AVCHD format.

AVCHD is a high definition recording format. (p. 64)

Provides suitable images for playing games ■ (p. 30)

Selecting “Game” in Viewing Mode provides fast response to the input signal and you can enjoy playing games.

Supports Audio Description signal ■ (p. 16 and p. 31)

This function can add an additional sound track to describe events on-screen (narration) and aids

understanding and enjoyment, particularly for visually-impaired viewers. You can switch Audio Description service Auto or Off, and adjust the volume of the description sound track.

Digital Switchover for Terrestrial broadcasts

Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region. If you have any questions, please call Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks. When it starts you will lose all Analogue TV channels and some Digital TV channels will be missing. You will need to retune your TV each time this happens to recover your digital channels.

To retune your TV

● “Auto Setup” in “DVB Tuning Menu”-DVB mode (p. 35)

Users of cable or satellite boxes should still retune the TV to continue to receive Freeview channels via their aerial. (Your Analogue channel for viewing Cable or Satellite services will change to a new position.)

Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in some ● cases, despite good reception of analogue channels.

FULL HD■

This TV uses a high definition panel to produce high

definition pictures close to their original resolution.

HD TV 1080p■

This TV supports high definition TV signals.

Dolby Digital Plus decoder■

Possible to decode Dolby Digital Plus audio track

(multi-channel sound) and output as Dolby Digital multi-channel sound signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

SDHC Card■

This TV supports SDHC Card. SDHC is a high storage

capacity card (more than 4 GB).

Contents

Be Sure to Read

Safety Precautions● ············································ 4 (Warning & Caution)

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Notes Maintenance● ······················································ 5

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options● ·········· 6 Identifying Controls● ·············· 8 Basic Connection● ·············· 10 Auto Setup● ························· 12

Quick Start Guide

Intelligent Frame Creation

This increases the frame count and allows natural frame-to-frame transitions, for flicker-less motion images with high resolution.

24p Smooth Film

Produces smoother playback of 24p source movies.

IPS panel

This TV uses IPS (In Plane Switching) panel.

10-Bit Panel

Provides rich gradation and gives images with naturally smooth shading.

Eco Mode

Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions.

V-Audio ProSurround

Utilises Panasonic’s advanced digital amplification technology.

Up to 60,000 hours LCD Panel Lifetime

The LCD display panel used in the 2009 VIERA TV range is rated for up to 60,000 hours.

∗

This measurement is based on the time taken for the brightness of the panel to reduce to half of it’s maximum level. The time taken to reach this level may vary depending on the image content and the environment where the TV is used. Malfunctions are not taken into account.

digital tick

The digital tick logo indicates that a digital tuner is built-in.

Freeview

Freeview is the way to enjoy digital TV for free. There are up to 48 digital TV channels.

∗

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

How to Use VIERA TOOLS● ····························· 14 Watching TV● ···················································· 15 Using TV Guide● ··············································· 18 Viewing Teletext● ··············································· 21 Watching External inputs

● ································· 24

● ··························· 26

How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.)

Advanced Features

Retuning from Setup Menu● ····························· 34 Tuning and Editing Channels (freesat)● ············ 36 Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB)

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Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue) Tuning and Editing Channels (Other Sat.)

● ·······42

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Child Lock Shipping Condition● ·········································· 46 Owner ID● ························································· 47 Advanced Settings● ·········································· 48 Input Labels● ····················································· 50 Multi Window● ··················································· 51 Recording Controls● ·········································· 52 Using Network Services

● ·································· 54

(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat) Viewing from SD Card● ····································· 62

(VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Displaying PC Screen on TV● ··························· 65

● ················································ 66

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)

External Equipment● ········································· 74

FAQs, etc.

Technical Information● ······································ 76 FAQs● ······························································· 82 On screen messages

● ······································ 85

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Licence Glossary● ·························································· 90 Index● ································································90 Specifications● ·················································· 91

Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.

Safety Precautions

Warning & Caution

Handling the mains plug and lead

Ensure that the mains plug is easily ●

accessible at all times. The On / Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not used for a prolonged period of time.

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight ●

and other sources of heat. To prevent fire never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV.

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.●

Power source

This TV is designed to operate on 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC.●

Do not remove the cover

Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible ● when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones

Irreversible damage can be caused.●

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This TV is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted

in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer.

If the fitted moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be removed and the mains plug cut off and disposed of safety. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off mains plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new mains plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: – The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: –

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your mains plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the Earth terminal of the three pin mains plug, marked with the letter E or the earth symbol How to replace the fuse

For plug type shown in example 1:

Lift out the removable fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse, then refit securely into the mains plug (see example 1).

For plug type shown in example 2:

Lift open the fuse compartment, in the mains plug, with a screwdriver, and replace the fuse, then press the fuse cover down securely (see example 2).

or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

ASA

Example 1

Example 2

Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture

To prevent damage which might ● result in electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.

Notes

Auto power standby function■

If no signal is received and no operation is performed 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● In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV (electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound). Equipment with an infrared sensor● This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect operation of other equipment).

Transport only in upright position■

Do not block the rear ventilation openings

Ventilation should not be impeded ● by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths and curtains.

Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance

When using the pedestal, keep the ● space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set. In case of using Wall-hanging ● bracket, follow the manual of it.

10 10

(cm)

Use only the dedicated pedestals / mounting equipment

Using an unapproved pedestal or ● other fixtures may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use approved pedestals / mounts ● (p. 6).

Do not allow children to handle SD Card

As with a small object, SD Card ● can be swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use.

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

Mains plug

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

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote Control □

N2QAYB000353●

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jkl

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tuvpqrs

wxyz

Batteries for the □

Remote Control (2)

R6 (UM3)●

Cleaning cloth □

TXFPE01RLTB●

Operating Instructions □

CRM (Customer Relationship Management) □

Pan European Guarantee Card □

This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by ● young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket

TY-WK3L1RW●

Rear of the TV

Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

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.

Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket (not supplied with the TV)

Depth of screw:

200 mm

400 mm

minimum 9 mm, maximum 12 mm

To remove the Pedestal

Remove five screws.

(View from the side)

WARNING!

Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the ● consumer. Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty. Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.● Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage. Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights, floodlights or halogen lights) which ● typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts. Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in ● the wall before hanging bracket. When using the angled-type wall hanging bracket, please ensure that there is sufficient space for the ● connecting cables not to press against the wall when the TV is tilted forward. To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use.●

Installing / removing remote’s batteries

Pull open

Hook

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.● Do not mix old and new batteries.● Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).● Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.● Do not burn or breakup batteries.● Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Using the clamper

Release the mains lead from the clamper and use to bundle the cables.

Rear of the TV

Attach the clamper■

hole

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options ●

To remove from the TV:

snaps

Anti-scratch sheet

You can remove this sheet as necessary. ● Remove the clamper from the TV to remove this sheet.

Do not bundle the Satellite cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image).● Fix cables with clampers as necessary.● When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to fix cables.●

Insert the clamper in a hole

Bundle the cables■

Set the

hooks

tip in the hooks

To loosen:

knob

Keep

pushing both side snaps

Keep

pushing the knob

Accessories / Options

Adjust the panel to your desired angle

Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge of the base even if the TV swivels to the full rotation range.● Do not place any objects or hands within the full rotation range.●

Set the mark at the centre as illustrated, to ensure full degree rotation in either direction.

●

TX-L32V10B a: 359 mm / b: 230 mm TX-L37V10B● a: 399 mm / b: 296 mm

Note

Visible part of the pedestal will remain parallel to the TV even when rotated.●

15° 15°

(View from the top)

Identifying Controls

SD Card slot

(p. 62)

SD CARD

Headphones jack (p. 75)

Timer LED

Active for Timer Programming or Standby for ● Direct TV Recording: orange (flash) Timer Programming On: orange

Power LED

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

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

Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when “Eco Mode” in the Picture Menu ● is set to “On” (p. 30)

Mains power On / Off switch

Switch On to turn on the TV or turn the TV ● to standby mode by the remote control

Function select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / ● Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 34 and p. 35)

Increases or decreases the channel 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

Remote control signal receiver

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

Identifying Controls

Remote Control

VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 62)

Switches to SD Card viewing mode

●

Standby On / Off switch

Switches TV On or Off standby●

Aspect (p. 17)

Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection

●

list Also possible by pressing this button

●

repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect

Main Menu (p. 26)

Press to access Picture, Sound and

●

Setup Menus

Channel / Programme Information (p. 16)

Displays channel and programme

●

information

VIERA Link Menu (p. 70)

Accesses VIERA Link Menu

●

Confirms selections and choices● Press after selecting channel positions ● to quickly change channel

Option Menu (p. 17)

Easy setting for viewing and

●

sound options

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT

STTL

INPUT

DIRECT TV REC

INDEX HOLD

AVTV

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

Input mode selection

TV - switches freesat / DVB / Analogue / ●

Other Sat. mode (p. 15)

AV - switches to AV input mode from Input

●

Selection list (p. 24)

Direct TV Recording (p. 68 and p. 70)

Records programme immediately in

●

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

VIERA CAST (p. 61)

Displays VIERA CAST home screen

●

Exit

Returns to the normal viewing screen●

VIERA TOOLS (p. 14)

Displays some special feature icons and

●

accesses easily

Guide (p. 18)

Displays TV Guide

●

Cursor buttons

Makes selections and adjustments●

Return

Returns to the previous menu / page●

Quick Start Guide

Identifying Controls ●

Accessories / Options ●

Coloured buttons

Used for the selection, navigation and ● operation of various functions

Teletext (p. 21)

Switches to teletext mode /

●

interactive services

Subtitles (p. 16)

Displays subtitles

●

Numeric buttons

Changes channel and teletext pages● Sets characters● When in Standby mode, switches TV On●

Sound Mute

Switches sound mute On or Off●

Volume Up / Down

ghi

abc def

jkl

tuvpqrs

REC

mno

wxyz

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 15)● Holds the current teletext page (teletext ● mode) (p. 22)

Index (p. 23)

Returns to the teletext index page

●

(teletext mode)

Surround (p. 31)

Switches Surround sound

●

Channel Up / Down

Selects channel in sequence●

Connected equipment operations

(p. 25 and p. 72)

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 dish or aerial

TV only

Rear of the TV

Satellite dish

Satellite cable

For freesat or ● other satellite broadcasts

Terrestrial aerial

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead

PRPBY

COMPONENT

AUDIO

RGB

VIDEO

RGB

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

HDMI 1

HDMI 3HDMI 2

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

RF cable

Aerial input terminal

For digital terrestrial and analogue broadcasts●

Note

The freesat channel uses Astra 2 at 28.2° East, and Eurobird 1 at 28.5° East satellites. To ensure your satellite ● dish is correctly installed please consult your freesat registered dealer. Keep the space between the TV and RF cable to prevent distorted image.● Connect to the TV’s AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 68).● Connect to the TV’s AV1 for a Cable TV box.● For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4) by ● using HDMI cable (p. 74). Network connection ● p. 55 Q-Link connection ● p. 66 VIERA Link connection ● p. 66 and p. 67 Read the manual of the equipment too.●

Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Rear of the TV

Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Cable TV box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Cable

Rear of the TV

Quick Start Guide

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead

PRPBY

COMPONENT

AUDIO

RGB

VIDEO

RGB

VIDEO

SVIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

DIGITAL AUDIOOUT

HDMI1

HDMI3HDMI2

Aerial input terminal

Terrestrial aerial

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead

PRPBY

RGB

Fully wired HDMI

compliant cable

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

HDMI 1

HDMI 3HDMI 2

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Terrestrial aerial

Basic Connection ●

Aerial input terminal

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

AVHDMI

RF OUT

RF IN

Fully wired SCART cable

RF cable

HDMI

TV/AV

Cable TV box

RF OUT

RF IN

Fully wired

SCART cable

Recorder/AV

Cable

RF cable

AV 2 AV 1

HDMI

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF OUT

RF IN

RF cable

Auto Setup

Search and store TV channels automatically.

These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.● Please complete connections (p. 10 and p. 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before ● starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the appropriate manual.

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

Auto Setup will start to search for TV ● channels and store them in the numbered order as specified by the broadcasters.

freesat Auto Setup

Searching

Signal Quality 0 10 Signal Strength 0 10 TV Channels Found 8 Radio Channels Found 2 Data Channels Found 1

Auto Setup - DVB and Analogue

DVB Scan CH 21 68 Analogue Scan

This will take about 6 minutes.

CH Channel Name Type Quality

62 62 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10 62 E4 Free TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10 29 Analogue 33

Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0 Analogue: 2

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

0% 100%

Remote control unavailable

Channels found, creating channel list

CH 21 68

CBBC Channel Free TV 10

BBC1 Analogue

Searching

If “freesat Auto Setup” cannot be done ● completely

“FAQs” (p. 82)

(freesat tuning)

(DVB and Analogue tuning)

If Q-Link, or similar technology (p. 68), ● compatible recorder with analogue tuner is connected, analogue channel setting is automatically downloaded to the recorder. (Digital channel setting is not downloaded.) If downloading has failed, you can ● download later through the Setup Menu.

“Q-Link Download” (p. 32)

ASPECT

OPTION

SD Card LED (blue)

INPUT

AVTV

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

TEXT

ghi

STTL

REC

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

Enter your postcode

Enter Postcode for local channels including space

Postcode

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

O P Q R S T 7 8 9

.!:#2abc3def

ghi5jkl6mno

pqrs8tuv9wxyz

Your postcode is required to receive local ● services and sort the channel order. Please ensure to include a space when entering your postcode. If you skip this step, the default postcode ● (central London) will be set.

Input Owner ID

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

PIN * * * *

Please enter your own choice of PIN number, name, etc. to help the police to crack crime.

Make a note of the PIN number in case you ● forget it. You can skip this step and input the Owner ● ID later.

“Owner ID” (p. 47)

Select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

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

To check channel list at-a-glance●

“Using TV Guide” (p. 18 and p. 19)

To edit channels●

“Tuning and Editing Channels”

(p. 36 - 41)

select

set

Using the On Screen Displays

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

How to use remote control

■

Move the cursor / select the menu item

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

RETURN

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

BACK/

Return to the previous menu

have been set

Open the main menu

EXIT

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box - Operation guide■

(example: Owner ID)

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

PIN * * * *

EXIT

RETURN

0 9

PIN entry

Operation guide will help you.

Note

If tuning has failed ● “Auto Setup” (p. 34 and p. 35) If you wish to tune in other satellite channels ● “Auto Setup” in “Other Sat. Tuning Menu” (p. 43) To initialize all settings ● “Shipping Condition” (p. 46) If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On ● with Mains power On / Off switch.

How to enter the postcode■

Set characters one by one Exit the menu to go to next step

select

set

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.●

“Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 79)

green

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup ●

How to input Owner ID■

Enter the PIN number (4 digits)

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Enter the PIN ● number twice at first setting.

“Shop” mode (for shop display use only)■

Automatic Demo Off / On selection screen is displayed.

You can change the viewing environment at this stage

BACK/

RETURN

If the viewing environment is set to “Shop” mode and Automatic Demo is set to “On”, the blue LED on the ● front panel of the TV will light up even without an SD Card inserted. To turn off the LED, either set Automatic Demo to “Off” or set SD Card LED to “Off” in the Setup Menu (p. 33). To change viewing environment later on, you will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping ● Condition and go through Auto Setup again.

“Shipping Condition” (p. 46)

Select NAME / HOUSE NO / POSTCODE and access the “User input” mode

Owner ID-Data Entry

NAME

HOUSE NO

POSTCODE





access

select

Select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

select set

Set characters one by one Return to select

other items

BACK/

User input

NAME

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

select

O P Q R S T 7 8 9 ! : # o p q r s t

.!:#2abc3def

ghi5jkl6mno

pqrs8tuv9wxyz

Exit the menu to go to next step

RETURN

EXIT

set

You can set characters by ● using numeric buttons.

“Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 79)

Automatic Demo

Off On

(This is not available in “Home” mode)

Auto Setup is complete

How to Use VIERA TOOLS

You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.

For “VIERA Link Control”, “Pause Live TV” and “Media Server” functions to operate correctly, ensure the ● connections and settings are completed.

VIERA Link Control / Pause Live TV:

“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 66 and p. 67), “Preparations” (p. 69)

After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.

Media Server:

“Network connections” (p. 55), “Network Setup” (p. 56)

Display icons of the feature

EXIT

Select a feature

select

access

To return to TV■

EXIT

VIERA Link Control

Follow the operations of each feature

VIERA Link Control● “VIERA Link Control” (p. 72)

When more than two pieces of compatible equipment are connected a selection screen will be displayed. Please select the correct description and access.

Pause Live TV● “Pause Live TV” (p. 71)

Slideshow● “Slideshow” (p. 63)

Slideshow will use all of the photos on the SD Card.

Photos● “Photo View” (p. 62)

Note

You can change ● the display type of feature icons

“VIERA TOOLS”

(p. 33)

Movies● “Movie View” (p. 64)

Media Server● “Using DLNA® features” (p. 58)

Watching TV

Turn power on

(Press for about 1 second)

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

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT

ghi

STTL

REC

INPUT

INDEX

abc def

jkl

tuvpqrs

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

HOLD

mno

wxyz

Volume

Select the mode (freesat, DVB, Analogue or Other Sat.)

watch

select

TV Selection

freesat

DVB

Analogue

Other Sat.

Displayed if Other Satellite channels are tuned (p. 43)

Also possible by pressing the TV button repeatedly on the remote control or ● side panel of the TV. (p. 8)

Information banner appears whenever you select a

103 ITV Wales

Coronation Street 19 : 30 - 20 : 00

freesat Channel List

19:35

For info press

Now

channel

For details ● p. 16

Select a channel

down

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

freesat channel position numbers run in the ranges 100 - 999 and 0100 - 0999.

To select a three-digit channel position ● number, e.g. 133

def

To select a four-digit channel position ● number, e.g. 0246

abc

DVB and Other Sat. channel position numbers run from 1 onwards. Analogue channel position numbers run in the ranges 0 - 99.

To select a two or three-digit channel ● position number, e.g. 39

wxyz

def

Viewing

def

Watching TV ●

mno

ghi

How to Use VIERA TOOLS ●

Note

To watch pay-TV ●

“Common Interface”

(p. 49)

Other useful functions

■

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Select a channel using Information banner ■ (p. 16)

Possible to confirm the channel name and programme before changing channels.

Display Information banner if it is not displayed

While the banner is displayed, select the channel

select channel

Possible to set display timeout in ● “Banner Display Timeout” (p. 33).

watch

Select a channel using TV Guide ■ (p. 18)

Possible to confirm the TV Guide (EPG) before changing channels.

Display TV Guide

Select the programme now on the air

select

access

HOLD

Select “View” (freesat or DVB mode)

Eastender 19:30- 20:00

View

Timer Programming

select

watch

Watching TV

Display Information banner

Also appears when changing a channel●

Channel position

TV mode

Programme

Programme Start / Finish time

“All DVB Channels” or “Favourites1-4” (p. 39)

To switch ●

Example (DVB):

103 ITV Wales

Coronation Street 19 : 30 - 20 : 00

Mute Encrypted

Example (Analogue):

3 ITV

itv1 CH23

Mute

Encrypted

blue

Channel number

“All Other Sat. Channels” or “Favourites1-4” (p. 44)

To switch ●

Example (Other Sat.):

103 ITV Wales

Coronation Street 19 : 30 - 20 : 00

Mute Encrypted

blue

To confirm another tuned ●

channel name

and name

Example (freesat):

103 ITV Wales

Coronation Street 19 : 30 - 20 : 00

Mute Encrypted

Radio

Now

Radio

Now

19:35

SubtitlesAD TXT Multi Audio 45

19:35

SubtitlesAD

19:35

Subtitles TXT Multi Audio 45

All DVB Channels

Select favourites

For info press

All Analogue Channels

For info press

NICAMTXT 45

All Other Sat. Channels

Select favourites

For info press

Channel type (if it is Radio or Data channel)

Radio

Now

SubtitlesAD TXT Multi Audio 45

Features available / Message meanings

Mute

Sound mute On

Bad signal

Poor TV signal quality

Encrypted

Scrambled programme

Audio Description service available

This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by ● adding an additional audio track to describe events on-screen. For settings ● p. 31

Subtitles

Subtitle service available

TXT

Teletext service available

Multi Audio

Multiple audio available

Stereo, Mono, NICAM

Audio mode

1 - 90

Off Timer remaining time

For settings ● p. 17

To watch the channel listed in the banner ●

To hide ●

Current time

19:35

EXIT

freesat Channel List

For info press

Information on the next programme ●

(freesat, DVB, Other sat.)

To set display timeout ●

Extra information ● (press again to hide the banner)

(freesat, DVB, Other sat.)

“AD”, “Subtitles”, “TXT”, “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.

Display subtitles

freesat, DVB or Other Sat. mode■

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

To change the language for digital channel (if available)●

“Preferred Subtitles” (p. 33)

Analogue mode■

Display subtitles

To hide subtitles ●

Note

This is the same as switching to Analogue teletext service and selecting “P888” (subtitle service). (p. 23)● You cannot change the channel when this function is active.●

EXIT

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 33)

Example:

103 ITV Wales

Coronation Street 19 : 30 - 20 : 00

[AD]

Now

STTL

19:35

freesat Channel List

Exit info

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size)

ASPECT

Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Normally programmes have the Aspect Control Signal (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the Aspect Control Signal (p. 76).

If you would like to change the aspect ratio manually■

Display Aspect Selection list While the list is displayed,

ASPECT

Aspect Selection list

Auto

The best ratio is chosen and the image expanded to fill the screen. For details

16:9 4:3 Zoom2

Aspect Selection

Auto

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

Select

Change

p. 76

EXIT

RETURN

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

14:9 Zoom1 Zoom3

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

Note

Only “16:9” and “4:3” are available in PC input mode.● Not available when the subtitle function is active.● Not available in teletext service.● Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.●

select the mode

store

select

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

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

To change the mode using the ● ASPECT button only

Press repeatedly until you

ASPECT

(

reach the desired mode

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

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

)

Viewing

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

Check or change the current programme status instantly

Multi Audio / AD (freesat mode)

Allows you to select between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if available)

Set Audio Description “Auto” in the Sound Menu ● (p. 31) to select the audio description sound track. In freesat mode, Audio Description cannot be controlled separately from the audio description sound track.

Multi Audio (DVB or Other Sat. mode) Allows you to select between alternative language for sound tracks (if available)

Note

Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 30 - 33).●

OPTION

To change ●

change select

Subtitle Language (freesat, DVB or Other Sat. mode) Allows you to select the language in which subtitles should appear (if available)

NICAM (Analogue mode)

Sound Menu (p. 31)

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

Audio Description (DVB mode) 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 ●

“Audio Description Menu” (p. 31)

Off Timer

Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period

Display the menu Select “Setup” Select “Off Timer” and set the time

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

access

select

To cancel ● Set to “Off” or turn the TV off. To display the remaining time● Information banner (p. 16)

Note

When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen.●

Setup Menu

Timer Programming

Off Timer Off

Link Settings

Child Lock

freesat Tuning Menu

Other Sat. Tuning Menu

Display Settings

System Menu

Other Settings

Watching TV ●

set select

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 broadcasters).

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 the TV Guide is completely shown.

freesat mode

Select freesat

ASPECT

INPUT

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

p. 15

Display the Channel Genre selection list

OPTION

TEXT STTL

BACK/

RETURN

INDEX HOLD

TV Guide date

Example:

20:00-20:30 DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys

101

PROGRAMME

REC

DVD/VCR

To return to TV ■

102

103

104

105

106

107

Timer Programming

EXIT

Channel position and name

TV Guide time

Other Sat. mode■

In Other Sat. mode, TV Guide is not available. In stead, Channel List will appear.

To tune in Other Sat. Channels

●

p. 43

(in Other Sat. mode)

Other Sat. Channel List

Cartoon Nwk

BBC Radio Wales

BBC Radio Cymru

BBC ONE Wales

BBC THREE

BBCi

CBBC Channel

select channel

watch

Select the genre and view TV Guide

Wed 24th

BBC ONE

BBC 2W

BBC NEWS

BBCi

BBC THRE

BBC FOUR

BBC Radio

Example:

Channel Genre Selection

All Channels

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Movies Sports

Documentaries

Children’s

Music News

Politics

Economics

Social Culture

Favourites

To change the layout (Landscape / Portrait) ● view “Landscape” to see many channels view “Portrait” to see one channel at a time

Programme

TV Guide: Landscape Wed 24/10/2007 10:46

19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30Time:

Eastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap

Hot Wars

Emmerdal.

10 O’ clock News BBC

Panorama

I’m A Celebrity

Rugby

Select channel

-24 hours +24 hours Prog.Type Channel Genre

Coronation Street The Bill

The Real Hustle Eastender

Eastender Pop Idol News

15 To 1 The Bill

EXIT Select programme RETURN

All Types All Channels

Holiday Program

Pepsi Char. Good Bye

Info

GUIDE

Change display mode

Landscape (Displays by channel)

Current date

and time

World

Drama

Sports

There might be some programmes displayed as greyed-out in TV Guide. ●

These are the Off-Air programmes (non-running programmes).

To the previous day ■

red

To view a ■ channel list of the selected type

yellow

To view a ■ channel list of the selected genre

blue

Example:

Page up

Page down

Prog.Type

All Types

Movie

News and Factual

Entertainment

Sport

Children’s

Education

Lifestyle

Drama

Channel Genre

All Channels

Entertainment

News & Sport

. . . . . .

Favourites

select

view

Wed 24th

101 BBC ONE 102 BBC 2W 103 BBC NEWS 104 BBCi

Eastender

19:30~20:00

DIY SOS

20:00~20:30

The Bill

20:30~21:00

Red Cap

21:00~22:00

Live junction

22:30~23:00

POP 100

23:00~23:30

Rugby

23:00~00:00

Select programme

Timer Programming

TV Guide: Portrait Wed 24/10/2007 10:46

EXIT Select channel RETURN

+24 hours Prog.Type Channel Genre

All Types All Channels

Info

GUIDE

Change display mode

Portrait (Displays by time)

To the next day ■

green

(Type list)

select type

view

(Channel Genre list)

select genre

view

To list favourite channels p. 37

105 BBC THRE

Page down

Page up

DVB or Analogue mode

This TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system in DVB or Analogue mode.● The Gemstar branding partner will supply the rating informations in the programme information and the ● recommended group in the Prog.Type list. Analogue channels will be listed after DVB channels but there will be no programme listings. “D” means DVB ● channel and “A” means Analogue channel.

Select DVB or Analogue

p. 15

View TV Guide

Current date and time

TV Guide date

TV Guide: Landscape

Wed 24th

1 BBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30 DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys

Time: 20:00 20:30 21:00

BBC ONE

BBC THREE

E4 Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill

BBC FOUR 10 O’ clock News BBC Pepsi Char. Good bye

BBC 2W Panorama Spring watch Coast

BBCi I’m A Celebrity Pop Idol News

105

BBC Radi

719

D Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill

Select channel

EXIT Select programme RETURN

Channel position and name

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT STTL

INPUT

INDEX HOLD

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

TV Guide time

BACK/

RETURN

Example:

Wed 24/10/2007 10:46

Timer Programming

-24 hours +24 hours Prog.Type Category

To change the layout (Landscape / Portrait) ● view “Landscape” to see many channels view “Portrait” to see one channel at a time

Gemstar branding partner

Programme

All Types All Channels

19:30

Eastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap

Hot Wars Holiday Program

Info

GUIDE

Change display mode

OPTION

Select Advert

Landscape (Displays by channel)

Logo of the

Page up

Page down

Example:

Wed 24/10/2007 10:46

Select programme

Timer Programming

TV Guide: Portrait

Wed 24th

D 1 BBC ONE D

19:30~20:00

20:00~20:30

20:30~21:00

21:00~22:00

22:30~23:00

23:00~23:30

23:00~00:00

EXIT Select channel RETURN

7 BBC THREE

Eastender

DIY SOS

The Bill

Red Cap

Live junction

POP 100

Rugby

Info

GUIDE

Change display mode

OPTION

Select Advert

+24 hours Prog.Type Category

All Types All Channels

D 14 E4 D 70 BBC FOUR

Portrait (Displays by time)

Page up

Page down

Viewing

To return to TV ■

EXIT

REC

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

To the previous day ■

(DVB mode)

red

To view a ■ channel list of the selected type

(DVB mode)

yellow

To view a ■ channel list of the selected category

blue

Prog.Type All Types

All Types

Movie

News and Factual

. . . . .

Category

All Channels

All DVB Channels

All Analogue Channels

Free DVB Channels

TV/Data DVB Channels

Favourites1

Favourites2

Favourites3

Favourites4

To the next day ■

(DVB mode)

green

(Type list)

select type

view

(Category list)

Only Analogue channels are listed

select category

view

To list favourite channels p. 39

View advertisement

Enter your postcode when using this function for the first time

“Postcode” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p. 33) If you have already entered your postcode in “Auto Setup” - when first using the TV (p. 12), you do not have to enter again. If you enter an incorrect postcode for your area, or no postcodes are entered, advertisement may not be displayed correctly.

Display advertisement information

OPTION

Note

Some advertisements are for future programmes. ●

In this case it is possible to use the Guide link recording function (p. 20).

The advertisements displayed on the TV Guide are sent from the GUIDE Plus+ system so that they cannot ●

be deleted manually or will not be lost even when the TV is turned Off with Mains power On / Off switch.

To display the latest advertisement, you will need to update the ● information. To update the information continuously, the TV must be left in Standby mode at night.

To change advertisements■

To return to TV Guide ■

OPTION

BACK/

RETURN

Using TV Guide ●

Using TV Guide

Other useful functions

■ (Operate whilst viewing TV Guide)

Watch the programme

Select the current programme or channel

select

access

Select “View” (freesat or DVB mode)

Eastender 19:30- 20:00

View

Timer Programming

select

watch

Timer Programming●

see below

(TV screen)

View details of the programme (freesat or DVB mode)

Select the programme View details

select

Wed 24/10/2007 10:46

Timer Programming

TV Guide: Landscape

Wednesday, 24 October 2007 DIY SOS BBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30, 30 min.

EXIT

RETURN

Details

Return to list

To return to ■ the start page

Timer Programming (freesat or DVB mode)

Select the forthcoming programme to output to external recorder

select

set

Note

While recording, you cannot watch any other channels except the one ●

being recorded.

When recording programmes, you must make the proper settings on ●

the recorder connected to the TV. If a compatible recorder with Q-Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p. 68) and the “Link Settings” (p. 32) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required. Also read the manual of the recorder.

●

If you select the current programme, a screen asking you to confirm whether you wish to watch or record it

will appear. Select “Timer Programming” to record from the time you finish the Timer Programming setting.

Timer Programming Wed 15/10/08 18:50

1D BBC1

<TIMER>

3D ITV1

Freshly Squeezed Extra

D ITV1

---

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- --- --- Freshly Squeezed Extra

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---

Select timer

EXIT

Edit timer

RETURN

Delete Timer off

Date Start End min.

17/10 FR 18:00 20:00 120 Off

18/10 SA 21:30 22:30 60 Off

Guide

--/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---

S/P

0 9

Info

Page up

Page down

STTLChannel NameNo.

(Timer Programming screen)

Timer LED will turn on if Timer Programming is set.

Timer LED

1/1

Orange Timer LED (Blinking during timer active)●

To check / change / cancel a ■ Timer Programming event

“Timer Programming” (p. 53)

To return to TV Guide ■

BACK/

RETURN

Guide link recording (Timer Programming from the TV Guide signal)

Guide link recording is a timer programme controlled by information from the TV Guide. Programme start and end times may be changed by broadcasters and sent to the TV for timer programme to follow the change. Split Programme is a programme which is interrupted by one or more other programmes. Both of the above are subject to signals being sent by broadcasters.

Select the forthcoming programme to output to external recorder

select

set

Timer Programming Wed 15/10/08 18:50

No. Date Start End min. STTL

Channel Name

1D BBC1

<TIMER>

1D BBC1

Holiday News

3D ITV1

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- --- --- Freshly Squeezed Extra

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---

Select timer

EXIT

Edit timer

RETURN

Delete Timer off

17/10 FR 18:00 20:00 120 Off

18/10 SA 21:30 22:30 60 Off

Guide

18/10 SA 22:30 23:30 60 Off

S/P

0 9

Info

(Timer Programming screen)

To check / change / cancel a Guide link recording event ■

“Timer Programming” (p. 53) If you edit the start time or end time of Guide link recording more than ● 10 minutes after setting to record, it will no longer be performed as Guide link recording. The recording will be performed according to the time setting in Timer Programming.

To return to TV Guide ■

BACK/

RETURN

Note

Not available in Analogue or Other Sat. mode.● Whilst making Split Programme recording, it is not possible to record any other programmes between the ●

interrupted programmes.

The Split Programme recording does not work if the separated parts are broadcast on differing channels.

●

“Guide” is displayed if the timer is set from the TV Guide

“S/P” is displayed if the timer is set from the TV Guide and the

1/1

Page up

programme is a Split

Page down

Programme

Timer LED will turn on if Timer Programming is set.

“ ” will be displayed in the TV Guide if Timer Programming is set.

Wed 15/10/08 18:50

TV Guide: Landscape

Sat 18th

1 BBC 1 21:00 - 21:30 DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys

Time: 21:00 21:30 22:00

BBC 1

BBC THREE

E4 Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill

BBC FOUR 10 O’ clock News BBC Pepsi Char. Good bye

BBC 2W Panorama Spring watch Coast

BBCi I’ m A Celebrity Pop Idol News

105

BBC Radi

719

D Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill

All Types All Channels

20:30

Eastender DIY SOS Holiday News

Hot Wars Holiday Program

Viewing Teletext

You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster)

The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by “TXT” in the information banner.●

1 BBC ONE Wales

Coronation Street 20 : 00 - 20 : 55

All DVB Channels

20:35

Select favourites

Now

For info press

TXT

Information banner (p. 16)

Displayed if programme has teletext service

Digital teletext (MHEG)

Digital teletext services

Digital teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a digital teletext service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster.

Select freesat or DVB

p. 15

freesat and DVB programmes have ● digital teletext services (MHEG).

Switch to Teletext

TEXT

17:51 28 Feb

How to use

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.

For example:

When “select” or “go” is displayed ●

When “◄”, “►”, “▲”, “▼” symbol is displayed ●

BACK/

When “back key” is displayed ●

RETURN

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT

ghi

STTL

INPUT

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

tuvpqrs

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

mno

wxyz

Viewing

Viewing Teletext ●

Using TV Guide ●

REC

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

When the key words are displayed on colour bar ●

When options with numbers are displayed ●

red green yellow blue

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

When “i” is displayed ● (information)

TEXT

To return to TV ■

Note

As soon as you switch to a digital channel with links to a teletext service, ● software is downloaded in the background to enable the teletext function. This means that when switching to a digital channel, you should wait for approximately 5 seconds before pressing the TEXT button - this will allow the software to download. If you press the TEXT button before download is complete, there will be a short delay before the text screen is displayed. While navigating digital teletext, you will find there is a short delay when

●

moving between pages while the page downloads. There is often a prompt shown somewhere on the page (for example “Loading”) to let you know that this is happening.

Viewing Teletext

Analogue teletext

Analogue teletext services

Analogue teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters.

What is FASTEXT mode?

In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.

What is List mode?

In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory. (“Store frequently viewed pages”, p. 23)

To change mode ■ “Teletext” in the Setup Menu (p. 33)

Select Analogue or Other Sat.

p. 15

Other Sat. programmes are digital broadcasts. The operations ● of the teletext services, however, are equal to Analogue teletext service.

Switch to Teletext

TEXT

Displays the ● index page (content varies depending on the broadcasters)

Current page number

Sub page number

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

17:51 28 Feb

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

Time / date

ASPECT

OPTION

INPUT

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

TEXT STTL

ghi

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Select the page

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

To adjust contrast ■

To return to TV ■

Reveal hidden data

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

red

To rehide ●

FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

green

Colour bar

green

down

red

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

As the blue bar is displayed

yellow blue

(Press twice)

EXIT

red

(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)

(Expand the TOP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half)

HOLD

Stop automatic updating

(If you wish to hold the current page without updating)

HOLD

To resume ●

HOLD

INDEX

Return to the main index page

INDEX

Subtitles

View a favourite page stored

STTL

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

View in multi window

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

TEXT

Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.● Each time pressed: Teletext ● TV and Teletext

Store frequently viewed pages

Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar

As page is displayed

To change stored pages■

Coloured button you want to change

Corresponding coloured button

Enter new page number

press and hold

The number changes to white.

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

press and hold

View sub page

View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)

Appears at top of the screen

To view specific sub page■

Enter the

blue

Sub pages: ● The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages). It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV.

4-digit number

example: P6

mno

(List mode only)

If you wish to use Subtitles, ● do not change number on blue button.

Viewing

Viewing Teletext ●

Watch TV while waiting for update

View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page

Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news (“News Flash”).●

yellow

Changes to TV screen temporarily

P108

(You cannot change the channel.)

Appears when updating is completed

View the updated page

yellow

Watching External inputs

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

To connect the equipment ● p. 11 and p. 74

The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment.

Turn the TV on

When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 ■ (p. 11)

Receives input signals automatically when playback starts Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8)

●

terminal. This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 74).

●

If input mode is not switched automatically■

Perform and Check the setup of the equipment.●

Display the Input select menu

Select the input mode connected to the equipment

Input Selection

AV1

AV2/S

COMPONENT

HDMI1

HDMI2

HDMI3

HDMI4

Media Server

select

watch

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT STTL

ghi

INPUT

AVTV

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote ● control or the side panel of the TV. Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected. You cannot select “Media Server” using the AV button on the

●

side panel of the TV. In order to switch between AV2 and AV2S, move the indicator by

●

pressing left and right cursor button.

REC

PROGRAMME

You can label or skip each input mode

● “Input Labels” (p. 50)

Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed.

DVD/VCR

To return to TV ■

Note

If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to “16:9”.● For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.●

View

Displays the selected mode

Screen display

Terminal

Manual input

default setting in

(

“Input Labels”

Auto input

EC mode or

(

VIERA Link

)

If the above information is permanently displayed on the top left of the screen, press the ● button to clear.

AV1 AV 2

AV1

AV1-RGB

)

EC/AV1

EC/AV1-RGB

AV2

AV2-S-Video

AV2-RGB

EC/AV2

EC/AV2-S-Video

EC/AV2-RGB

COMPONENT

COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4

―

PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4

―

EC/HDMI1

Applicable for ● EC mode and VIERA Link

EC/HDMI2

Applicable ● for VIERA Link

EC/HDMI3

Applicable ● for VIERA Link

Operating the equipment with the TV remote control

The equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control.

Selection Switch for operating the connected equipment

Select “DVD/VCR” to operate Panasonic DVD Recorder, DVD Player,

DVD/VCR

■

How to change the code for the type of the equipment

Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code. Please change the code according to the equipment you want to operate.

Set the position to “DVD/VCR”

PROGRAMME

REC

Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or VCR

“How to change the code for the type of the equipment” (see below)

Select “TV” to operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link

“VIERA Link Control” (p. 72)

Standby

Set to Standby mode / Turn on

Play

Playback videocassette / DVD

Stop

Stop the operations

Rewind / Skip / Search

VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD: Skip to the previous track or title

Press and hold to search backward

Fast-forward / Skip / Search

VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward DVD: Skip to the next track or title

Press and hold to search forward

Pause

Pause / Resume DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed

Channel Up / Down

Select channel

Record

Start recording

DVD/VCR

EC/HDMI4

Applicable ● for VIERA Link

Viewing

Watching External inputs ●

Press and hold during the following operations

abc def

jkl

ghi

Enter the appropriate code, see table below

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Press

Type of the equipment Code

DVD Recorder, DVD Player 70 (default)

Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 71

VCR 72

Note

Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.● The codes may be reset to default values if batteries are replaced.● Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models.●

How to Use Menu Functions

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.

Display the menu

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT STTL

ghi

INPUT

AVTV

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Select the menu

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

(example: Picture Menu)

Select the item

Picture Menu 1/2

Viewing Mode Dynamic

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Sharpness

Tint

Colour Balance Warm

Colour Management Off

Eco Mode Off

Displays the functions that can be set ● (varies according to the input signal)

access

select

(example: Picture Menu)

REC

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

To return to TV ■ at any time

EXIT

To return to ■ the previous screen

BACK/

RETURN

Adjust or select

Picture Menu

Viewing Mode Dynamic

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Sharpness

Tint

Colour Balance Warm

Colour Management Off

Eco Mode Off

(example: Picture Menu)

Choose from among ■ alternatives

Number and positions of alternatives

Colour Balance Normal

Changed

Adjust using the slide bar■

Sharpness

Moved

Go to the next screen■

Child Lock Access

1/2

■

To reset the settings

To reset the picture settings only●

“Reset to Defaults” in the Picture

Menu (p. 30)

To reset the sound settings only●

“Reset to Defaults” in the Sound

Menu (p. 31)

●

To initialize all settings

“Shipping Condition” in the

Setup Menu (p. 46)

change

store or access

( Required by

some functions)

To change ■ menu pages

down

Displays the next screen

Enter characters by free input menu■

You can enter names or numbers freely for some items.

User input

Name

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

O P Q R S T 7 8 9 ! : # o p q r s t

.!:#2abc3def

ghi5jkl6mno

pqrs8tuv9wxyz

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.●

“Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 79)

Set characters one by one Store

select

set

BACK/

RETURN

Overview ■ (Picture, Sound)

How to operate ● p. 26

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

Picture Menu

Viewing Mode Dynamic

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Sharpness

Tint

Colour Balance Warm

Colour Management Off

Eco Mode Off

Picture Menu

P-NR Off

3D-COMB Off

Multi Window Access

Advanced PC Settings Access

Reset to Defaults Reset

(p. 30 and p. 51)

Sound Menu

Mode Music

Bass

Treble

Balance

Headphone Volume

Surround Off

Volume Correction

Speaker Distance to Wall

Preferred Multi Audio English

Over 30cm

1/2

Available in NTSC

Not available in PC

2/2

Not available in PC

Available in NTSC / PAL Available in PC

Advanced PC Settings

R-Gain

G-Gain

B-Gain

Gamma 2.2

Reset to Defaults Reset

(p. 65)

1/2

Viewing

How to Use Menu Functions ●

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Available in digital

Sound Menu

NICAM Off

SPDIF Selection Auto

HDMI1 Input Digital

Audio Description Access

Reset to Defaults Reset

2/2

(p. 31)

Available in Analogue Available in Network movie

contents and Movie View Available in HDMI

Available in freesat and DVB

freesat:

Audio Description Menu

Audio Description Off

(p. 31)

DVB:

Audio Description Menu

Audio Description Off

Volume

Speakers Off

Headphones Off

(p. 31)

How to Use Menu Functions

■ (Setup)

Overview

How to operate ● p. 26

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

Available in freesat or Other Sat.

Available in DVB

Available in Analogue

Available in freesat or Other Sat.

Available in DVB or Analogue

Available in DVB or Other Sat.

Available in Analogue

Available in freesat, DVB or Other Sat.

Timer Programming Wed 15/10/08 18:50

No. Date Start End min. STTL

Channel Name

1D BBC1

<TIMER>

1D BBC1

Holiday News

3DITV1

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- --- --- Freshly Squeezed Extra

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---

17/10 FR 18:00 20:00 120 Off

18/10 SA 21:30 22:30 60 Off

Guide

18/10 SA 22:30 23:30 60 Off

S/P

(p. 52)

Setup Menu

PC Setup Access

Timer Programming Access

Off Timer Off

Link Settings Access

Child Lock Access

freesat Tuning Menu Access

DVB Tuning Menu

Analogue Tuning Menu Access

Other Sat. Tuning Menu Access

Display Settings Access

System Menu

Other Settings Access

Other Settings

Guide Plus+ Settings

Intelligent Frame Creation

24p Smooth Film Off

Power on Preference TV

Power on Channel List

Power Save

Picture Overscan

SD Card LED

GUIDE Plus+ Settings Menu

Postcode Access

System Information

Enter Postcode

Postcode

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N

U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Display Settings

Teletext

Preferred Subtitles English

Input Labels Access

Banner Display Timeout

Playing Time Display

VIERA TOOLS

Input Labels

AV1 DVD

AV2/S AV2/S

COMPONENT COMPONENT

PC PC

HDMI1 HDMI1

HDMI2 HDMI2

HDMI3 HDMI3

HDMI4 HDMI4

freesat freesat

Input Labels

DVB DVB

Analogue Analogue

Other Sat. Other Sat.

FASTEXT

3 seconds

Rich

Access

(p. 32 and p. 33)

Access

Off

Last

Off

(p. 33)

Access

(p. 33)

O P Q R S T 7 8 9

(p. 33)

(p. 50)

Available in DVB or Other Sat.

.!:#2abc3def

ghi5jkl6mno

pqrs8tuv9wxyz

(p. 33)

1/2

2/2

Available in PC

PC Setup

Input Resolution 1024 × 768

Clock

H-pos

V-pos

Clock Phase

Sync H & V

Reset to Defaults Reset

Link Settings

VIERA Link

Q-Link AV2

AV2 out TV

Standby Power Save

Intelligent Auto Standby

Q-Link Download Access

Network Setup Access

DivX® VOD Access

Child Lock-PIN Entry

Please enter new PIN

PIN * * * *

freesat Tuning Menu

Favourites Edit Access

Channel List

Auto Setup

Signal Condition

On (No reminder)

Access

(p. 34 and p. 36)

DVB Tuning Menu

Favourites Edit Access

Channel List

Auto Setup

Manual Tuning

Update Channel List

New Channel Message

Signal Condition

Access

(p. 35 and p. 38)

Analogue Tuning Menu

Channel List Access

Auto Setup

Manual Tuning

Access

(p. 35 and p. 40)

Other Satellite Tuning Menu

Favourites Edit

Channel List Access

Auto Setup Access

Manual Tuning Add New Channels Access

Signal Condition Access

System Menu

Shipping Condition

Owner ID Access

Common Interface Access

System Update

Software Licence

System Information Access

Access

(p. 65)

(p. 32)

(p. 45)

(p. 42)

(p. 33)

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