Panasonic TX-L39E6YK, TX-L32E6Y, TX-L50E6Y, TX-L39E6Y, TX-L42E6YW Operating Instructions

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TX-L32E6Y

TX-L39E6Y(K)(W)

TX-L42E6Y(K)(W)

TX-L50E6Y

HELP

English

Watching

my Home Screen

•Information 10

•How to use 10

•Settings 11

Basic

•Basic connection 13

•Selecting channel 15

•Information banner 16

•Option Menu 18

•Subtitle 19

•Off Timer 19

•Last view 20

External equipment

•External connection 20

•Watching external input 22

•Operating with TV’s remote control 23

•HDMI features 25

•Terminal information 26

•Valid input signals 27

For best picture

•Viewing Mode 27

•Ambient Sensor 28

•Auto power standby function 28

•Aspect 29

•Auto aspect 30

•Advanced Settings 31

•Copy Adjustment 34

For best audio

•Sound mode 35

TV Guide

•Using TV Guide 35

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Teletext

•Viewing Teletext 37

•Teletext mode 39

Tuning and editing channels

•Setting menu 40

•Favourites Edit 40

•Channel List 42

•Auto Setup 43

•Manual Tuning 44

•Update Channel List 45

•New Channel Message 45

•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 70

•Viewing photo 70

•Using slideshow 71

Videos

•Selecting file 72

•Watching video 73

•Video Setup 74

•Audio output settings 75

Music

•Selecting file 75

•Playing music 76

•Music Setup 76

DIGA Recorder

•Controlling DIGA Recorder 77

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Technical information

•Photo format 77

•Video format 78

•Music format 80

Media Player

Using Media Player

•Information 81

•Selecting device / mode 82

Photo mode

•Selecting file 83

•Viewing photo 84

•Sorting photos 85

•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 94

•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 103

•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

Data Service Application

•Using Data Service Application 108

•Cookie 109

•Note 109

Common Interface

•Caution 110

•Using Common Interface 110

Shipping Condition

•Shipping Condition 111

Updating the TV Software

•Preparations 111

•Auto update 111

•Manual update 112

Setting characters

•Using numeric buttons 112

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Keyboard / Gamepad

•Keyboard 113

•Gamepad 114

Settings

Setting menu

•How to use 115

Picture

•Viewing Mode 116

•Basic settings 117

•Ambient Sensor 117

•Noise reduction settings 117

•Advanced Settings 118

•Option Settings 118

•Screen Settings 119

•Copy Adjustment 120

•Reset to Defaults 120

Sound

•Mode 120

•Basic settings 120

•Volume settings 121

•Voice Guidance Settings 122

•Audio output settings 122

•Reset to Defaults 124

Network

•Network Connection 125

•Network Status 125

•VIERA remote Settings 125

•Network Link Settings 125

•Other settings 125

Timer

•Off Timer 126

•Time Zone 126

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•Auto Standby 126

•No signal Power off 126

Setup

•Eco Navigation 126

•USB Device Setup 126

•Child Lock 127

•Tuning Menu 127

•Language 128

•Display Settings 129

•Common Interface 131

•VIERA Link Settings 131

•Data Service Application 131

•System Menu 132

•Other Settings 132

Support

FAQs

•Picture 134

•Digital TV 135

•Analogue TV 136

•Sound 136

•HDMI 137

•Network 138

•Other 139

Maintenance

•Care and Cleaning 140

Information

•Using Help menu 141

Optional accessories

•Communication Camera 141

•Wall-hanging bracket 142

Licence

•Licence 142

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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

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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 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.

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1. Display Home Screen with HOME (Example)

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The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on.

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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

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To watch full-screen TV

1) Select the TV viewer with (Example)

2) Press OK to watch (Example)

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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)

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■ Home Screen Selection

1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME (Example)

2. Select the screen with / and press OK to set

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.

■ 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 =

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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

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Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you will not be able to use 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 / cable terminal

RF cable

Terrestrial aerial or cable

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For DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue

■ DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

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Terrestrial aerial or cable

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Set top box

Satellite dish

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

Terrestrial / cable terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial or cable

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For VIERA Link connections

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

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

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Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

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Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected.

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When using a SCART or HDMI cable, it is recommended to use fully wired

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one.

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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

Selecting channel

1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV

2. Select the mode with

DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue

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The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.

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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.

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If the TV Selection menu is not displayed, press TV to switch the mode.

3. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or numeric buttons

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Press the numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or moredigit (e.g. 399, press ).

/ and press OK to set

■ To select a channel from the channel list

1. Display the channel list with OK

2. Select a channel from the list with

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To sort channel names in alphabetical order

(red)

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To change the category

(blue)

/ and press OK to watch

■ To select a channel using information banner

1. Display information banner with if it is not displayed

2. Select a channel with displayed

Watching Basic Information banner

/ and press OK to watch while the banner is

■ To select a channel using TV Guide

1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE

2. Select the current programme or channel with

OK to access

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/ / / and press

– 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

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The postcode entry or update may be required depending on the country you select. Follow the on-screen instructions.

■ To watch pay-TV

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For information of the encrypted channels

Functions Common Interface Using Common Interface

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Consult the operator / broadcaster or CI module manufacturer for more information and conditions of the services.

Information banner

Display information banner with .

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Also appears when changing a channel. (Example)

Channel position and name

Channel type (Radio, HDTV, etc.) / encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( ,

, )

Programme

Programme start / finish time (except Analogue)

Channel position, etc. (Analogue)

Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue)

Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.

1. Display Option Menu with OPTION

2. Select one of the following items with

/ and press OK to access

Voice Guidance Settings / Multi Video / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Sub Channel / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / MPX / Volume Correction

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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

Multi Video

Selects from a group of multiple videos (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.

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For DVB mode

Multi Audio

Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (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.

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For DVB mode

Dual Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available).

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For DVB mode

Sub Channel

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

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For DVB mode

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Subtitle Language

Selects the language for subtitles (if available).

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For DVB mode

Teletext Character Set

Sets the teletext language font.

Settings Setup Display Settings

Teletext Language

Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).

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For DVB mode

MPX

Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).

Settings Sound Audio output settings

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For Analogue mode

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Subtitle

Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.

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

Preferred Subtitles.

Settings Setup Language

= Note =

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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.

Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period with OFF

TIMER.

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Press repeatedly until desired time appears.

0 / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 (minutes)

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To cancel, set to 0 or turn the TV off.

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The remaining time displays on the information banner.

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Watching Basic Information banner

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

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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.

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Press again to return to the current view.

= Note =

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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.

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For basic connection

Watching Basic Basic connection

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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

■ HDMI equipment

HDMI terminal

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

Recorder / Player / Set top box / Camcorder / Amplifier with speaker

system

= Note =

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For VIERA Link connections

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

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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

Camcorder / Game equipment

■ USB devices

USB port

USB cable

Communication Camera

= Note =

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It is recommended to connect the devices to the TV’s USB ports directly.

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You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices

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simultaneously except USB Flash Memory.

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Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera.

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Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.

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You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.

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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

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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

Headphone jack

M3 stereo mini plug

Headphones

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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

OK to watch (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen)

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/ and press

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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.

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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.

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To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2, select with / .

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

Settings Setup Display Settings

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

Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control

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To return to TV mode

= Note =

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

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

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)

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Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)

Skip to the next track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)

Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)

Search forward (DVD / video content)

Pause / Resume

Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD)

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

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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.

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The codes may be reset to defaults if batteries are replaced.

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Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment.

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HDMI features

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.

HDMI-compatible equipment

with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.

Watching External equipment External connection

: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.

■ Applicable HDMI features

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Input audio signal:

2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)

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Input video signal:

Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.

Watching External equipment Valid input signals

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VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)

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

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Content Type

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Deep Colour

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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).

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

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Audio settings can be made on HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input in the Sound Menu.

Settings Sound Audio output settings

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

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These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

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

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

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This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

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

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Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

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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)

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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:

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Off Timer is active.

Watching Basic Off Timer

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

Settings Timer Auto Standby

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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.

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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

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You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT.

/ and press OK to set

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.)

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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.

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For HD (High definition) signals

Sidecut Just:

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Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges.

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For HD (High definition) signals

Sidecut Zoom:

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

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For HD (High definition) signals

= Note =

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

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

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Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service.

Auto aspect

The optimum size and aspect can be selected automatically, and you can enjoy finer images.

Watching For best picture Aspect

■ Aspect Control Signal

Terrestrial / cable terminal (WSS only)

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Valid input signal format:

DVB-C

DVB-T

PAL B, G, H, I, D, K

SECAM B, G, L, L’, D, K

Invalid input signal format:

PAL 525/60 6.5 MHz

PAL 525/60 6.0 MHz

PAL 525/60 5.5 MHz

M.NTSC 6.5 MHz

M.NTSC 6.0 MHz

M.NTSC 5.5 MHz

AV1 (SCART) / AV2 (VIDEO) terminals

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Valid input signal format:

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