Panasonic TX-L42E6B, TXL39E6B, TX-L42E6BW, TX-L39E6BK, TX-L42E6BK Operating Instructions

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eHELP

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	17
• Subtitle	19
• Off Timer	20
• Last view	20

External equipment

• External connection	20
• Watching external input	23
• Operating with TV’s remote control	24
• HDMI features	25
• Terminal information	27
• Valid input signals	28

For best picture

• Viewing Mode	28
• Ambient Sensor	29
• Auto power standby function	29
• Aspect	30
• Auto aspect	31
• Advanced Settings	32
• Copy Adjustment	35

For best audio

• Sound mode

TV Guide

• Using TV Guide

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Teletext

• Digital text service	38
• Viewing Teletext	39
• Teletext mode	40

Tuning and editing channels

• Setting menu	41
• Favourites Edit	41
• Channel List	43
• Auto Setup	44
• Channel Sorting by Region	44
• Manual Tuning	45
• Update Channel List	46
• New Channel Message	46
• Signal Condition	46

Internet service

Internet content

• Information	47
• Selecting internet content	47
• Note	48

Network connections

• Internet connection	48
• Note	49

Network settings

• Network Connection	50
• Custom - Wireless	51
• Custom - Wired	53
• Network Status	55
• VIERA remote Settings	55
• Network Link Settings	55
• Software Update	55
• New Software Message	55

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Home network

DLNA

• Information	56
• Using DLNA	58

Network connections

• DLNA connection	59
• Note	61

Network settings

• Network Connection	61
• Custom - Wireless	63
• Custom - Wired	65
• Custom - Wireless Access Point	66
• Network Status	67
• VIERA remote Settings	67
• Network Link Settings	68
• Software Update	69
• New Software Message	69

Photos

• Selecting file	69
• Viewing photo	70
• Using slideshow	70

Videos

• Selecting file	71
• Watching video	72
• Video Setup	73
• Audio output settings	74

Music

• Selecting file	75
• Playing music	76
• Music Setup	76

DIGA Recorder

• Controlling DIGA Recorder

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Technical information

• Photo format	77
• Video format	77
• Music format	80

Media Player

Using Media Player

• Information	81
• Selecting device / mode	82

Photo mode

• Selecting file	83
• Viewing photo	84
• Sorting photos	84
• Using slideshow	85

Video mode

• Selecting file	88
• Watching video	89
• Video Setup	90
• Audio output settings	91

Music mode

• Selecting file	91
• Playing music	92
• Music Setup	92

Technical information

• Device handling caution	93
• USB devices	93
• Photo format	93
• Video format	94
• Music format	96

Functions

APPS list

• Information

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• How to use	98
• Settings	99

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

• Summary of VIERA Link	99
• Preparations	103
• Easy playback	104
• Power on Link	104
• Power off Link	104
• Standby Power Save	104
• Intelligent Auto Standby	104
• VIERA Link Control	105
• Speaker Selection	106
• Note	107

Child Lock

• Using Child Lock	107
• PIN number	108
• Parental Rating	108

Common Interface

• Caution	108
• Using Common Interface	109

Shipping Condition

• Shipping Condition

109

Updating the TV Software

• Preparations	110
• Auto update	110
• Manual update	111

Setting characters

• Using numeric buttons

111

Keyboard / Gamepad

• Keyboard	112
• Gamepad	112

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Settings

Setting menu

• How to use

114

Picture

• Viewing Mode	115
• Basic settings	116
• Ambient Sensor	116
• Noise reduction settings	116
• Advanced Settings	117
• Option Settings	117
• Screen Settings	118
• Copy Adjustment	119
• Reset to Defaults	119

Sound

• Mode	119
• Basic settings	119
• Volume settings	120
• Voice Guidance Settings	121
• Audio Description	121
• Audio output settings	122
• Reset to Defaults	123

Network

• Network Connection	123
• Network Status	124
• VIERA remote Settings	124
• Network Link Settings	124
• Other settings	124

Timer

• Off Timer	124
• Time Zone	124
• Auto Standby	125
• No signal Power off	125

Setup

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• Eco Navigation	125
• TV Guide Settings	125
• USB Device Setup	125
• Child Lock	126
• Tuning Menu	126
• Language	127
• Display Settings	128
• VIERA Link Settings	129
• System Menu	130
• Other Settings	131

Support

FAQs

• Picture	132
• Digital TV	133
• Analogue TV	134
• Sound	135
• HDMI	135
• Network	136
• Other	137

Maintenance

• Care and Cleaning

138

Information

• Using Help menu

139

Optional accessories

• Communication Camera	139
• Wall-hanging bracket	140

Licence

• Licence

140

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OK		Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.
Menu		Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.
		References in this eHELP

●● The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.

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Watching

my Home Screen

Information

“my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more.

It provides easy access to special features such as the Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example).

HOME

OK HOME

Home Screen

Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)

Home Screen Selection

– Your preferred Home Screen can be selected or added.

How to use

Home Screen provides access to special features such as the Media Player, TV, internet content, data services, communication tools, etc.

1.Display Home Screen with HOME (Example)

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Panasonic TX-L42E6B, TXL39E6B, TX-L42E6BW, TX-L39E6BK, TX-L42E6BK Operating Instructions

●● The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on. ●● Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout.

Watching my Home Screen Settings

2. Select a feature with / / / and press OK to access ●● To watch full-screen TV

1)Select the TV viewer with / / / (Example)

2)Press OK to watch (Example)

●● Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.

Settings

Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen, or use coloured button to display the setup menu.

(Example)

■■Home Screen Selection

1.Display Home Screen Selection with HOME

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(Example)

2.Select the screen with / 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 =

●● To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment.

Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.

Internet service Network connections

Internet service Network settings

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

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my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.

Internet service Network settings Software Update

Basic

Basic connection

Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables.

■■Aerial

Terrestrial terminal

RF cable

Terrestrial aerial

●● For DVB, Analogue

■■DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

■■DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

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HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Satellite receiver

Satellite dish or terrestrial aerial

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

RF cable SCART cable

Terrestrial terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

●● For VIERA Link connections

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

= Note =

●●

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

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

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

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

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Selecting channel

1. Select DVB or Analogue with TV

●●

The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.

You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly on the remote control or INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV.

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

●● DVB channel position begin from number 1 upward. Analogue channel position numbers are in the 0 - 99 range.

■■To select a channel using information banner

It is possible to confirm the channel name and programme information by using the information banner before changing channels.

1.Display information banner with if it is not displayed

2.Select a channel with / and press OK to watch while the banner is displayed

Watching Basic Information banner

■■To select a channel using TV Guide

It is possible to confirm the channel and programme information by using TV

Guide (EPG) before changing channels.

1.Display TV Guide with GUIDE

2.Select the current programme or channel with / / / and press OK to access

– The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.

3.Press OK to exit TV Guide

Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide

■■To watch pay-TV

●● For information of the encrypted channels

Functions Common Interface Using Common Interface

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

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Information banner

Display information banner with .

●● Also appears when changing a channel.

(Example)

Channel position and name

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

)

Programme

Programme start / finish time (except Analogue) Channel position, etc. (Analogue)

Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue) All DVB Channels / All Analogue Channels / Favourites 1 to 4

●● Press (blue) to switch. (DVB)

– To list favourite channels, set Favourites Edit.

Watching Tuning and editing channels Favourites Edit

Current time

Features available / message meanings

Mute:

Sound mute is on Bad signal:

Poor quality TV signal

Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC:

Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track

Also in :

Same programme available as HD broadcast

●● To display the extra information for details ●● UK only

AD:

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Audio Description service available

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

Settings Sound Audio Description

STTL:

Subtitle service available

TEXT:

Text service available

Multi Audio:

Multiple audio available Stereo, Mono, NICAM:

Audio mode

1 – 90:

Off Timer remaining time

Watching Basic Off Timer

●● To confirm another tuned channel

●● To watch the channel listed in the banner OK

●● Information on the next programme (DVB)

●● To hide the banner EXIT

●● Extra information (DVB)

– Press again to hide the banner.

●● To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.

Settings Setup Display Settings

●● AD, STTL, TEXT, Multi Audio indications are displayed as available on particular programmes, but may not be available for all individual programmes being broadcast. Display the extra information to confirm availability of these functions.

Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.

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1.Display Option Menu with OPTION

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

Voice Guidance Settings / Audio Description / Multi Audio / AD / Multi

Audio / Monaural Audio / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / NICAM / Volume Correction

●● The function items vary depending on the country you select.

3. Set with / / / and press OK to store

Voice Guidance Settings

Guidance settings for visually impaired users

Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings

Audio Description

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

●● To adjust the volume for Audio Description (UK only)

Settings Sound Audio Description

●● For DVB mode

Multi Audio / AD

Selects between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if available).

●● Set Audio Description to Auto in the Sound Menu to select the audio description sound track.

Settings Sound Audio Description

●● This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.

●● For DVB mode (Ireland only)

Multi Audio

Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available).

●●

This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.

For DVB mode

Monaural Audio

Selects stereo / monaural (if available).

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●●

This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.

Not valid in Analogue mode

Subtitle Language

Selects the language in which subtitles should appear (if available).

●● This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.

●● Not valid in Analogue mode

Teletext Character Set

Sets the teletext language font.

Settings Setup Display Settings

●● Ireland only

Teletext Language

Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available). ●● For DVB mode (Ireland only)

NICAM

Switches NICAM sound (if available).

●● For Analogue mode

Settings Sound Audio output settings

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Subtitle

■■DVB

Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.

■■Analogue

Display subtitles with STTL.

●● Hide subtitles with EXIT.

= 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.

This is the same as switching to analogue teletext service and selecting

“P888” (subtitle service).

Watching Teletext Viewing Teletext

Off Timer

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

TIMER.

●● Press repeatedly until desired time appears.

0 / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 (minutes) ●● To cancel, set to 0 or turn the TV off.

●● The remaining time displays on the information banner.

Watching Basic Information banner

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

●● You can also set the time from Off Timer in the Timer Menu.

Settings Timer Off Timer

Last view

Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW.

●● Press again to return to the current view.

= Note =

●● Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed channel or input mode.

External equipment

External connection

These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment.

●● For basic connection

Watching Basic Basic connection

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

■■HDMI equipment

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HDMI terminal

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

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

= Note =

●● For VIERA Link connections

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

●● Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.

■■AV devices

AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals

Component cables

DVD player

AV2 (VIDEO) terminals

Composite cables

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Camcorder / Game equipment

■■USB devices

USB port

USB cable Communication Camera

= Note =

●●

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

You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory.

Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera. Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.

Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. (English only)

http://panasonic.net/viera/support

■■To listen with speakers

DIGITAL AUDIO

Optical digital audio cable

Amplifier with speaker system

●● To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound

(e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.

■■Headphones

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Headphone jack

M3 stereo mini plug

Headphones

●● To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.

Settings Sound Volume settings

Watching external input

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

1.Display the input selection menu with AV

2.Select the input mode connected to the equipment with / and press

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

●●

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

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

–This function is also available for HDMI connections.

–When input mode is not switched automatically, perform as above or check the setup of the equipment.

You can also select the input pressing AV on the remote control or INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV. Press repeatedly until the desired input is selected.

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

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

Settings Setup Display Settings

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

Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control

●● To return to TV mode

= Note =

●●

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

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

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■■Screen display

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

●● Manual input (default setting in Input Labels) AV1: AV1, AV1-RGB

AV2: COMPONENT, VIDEO

HDMI1: HDMI1

HDMI2: HDMI2

HDMI3: HDMI3

●● Auto input (EC mode or VIERA Link)

AV1: EC/AV1, EC/AV1-RGB AV2: ---

HDMI1: HDMI1

HDMI2: HDMI2

HDMI3: HDMI3

Operating with TV’s remote control

You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the below buttons of this TV’s remote control.

Playback videocassette / DVD / video content :

Stop the operations :

Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)

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

Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)

Search backward (DVD / video content)

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

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

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

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Search forward (DVD / video content)

Pause / Resume

Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD)

Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR)

■■How to change the code

Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation.

1.Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations

2.Enter the appropriate code as follows with numeric buttons

●● Codes for each product and features

70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player

71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 72: VCR

73 (default):

Using in Media Player, DLNA features, product using in VIERA Link

3. Press	to change
= Note =

●●

Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code. The codes may be reset to defaults if batteries are replaced.

Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment.

HDMI features

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

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

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

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Watching External equipment External connection

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

■■Applicable HDMI features

●● Input audio signal:

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

●● Input video signal:

Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.

Watching External equipment Valid input signals

●● VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)

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

●● Content Type

●● Deep Colour

●● Audio Return Channel

–Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.

–For HDMI2 terminal

■■DVI connection

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV2 audio terminals).

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

= Note =

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

Settings Sound Audio output settings

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

●● These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

●● These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth

Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.

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

●● This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

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Terminal information

■■AV1 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO)

1	:	Audio out (R)	12: --
2	:	Audio in (R)	13: Red earth
3	:	Audio out (L)	14: Earth
4	:	Audio earth	15: Red in
5	:	Blue earth	16: Status RGB
6	:	Audio in (L)	17: CVBS earth
7	:	Blue in	18: RGB status earth
8	:	Status CVBS	19: CVBS out (video)
9	:	Green earth	20: CVBS in (video)
10:		--	21: Socket Earth
11 :		Green in

■■HDMI terminal

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1	:	TMDS Data2+	11 : TMDS Clock Shield
2	:	TMDS Data2 Shield	12: TMDS Clock−
3	:	TMDS Data2−	13: CEC
4	:	TMDS Data1+	14: Utility
5	:	TMDS Data1 Shield	15: SCL
6	:	TMDS Data1−	16: SDA
7	:	TMDS Data0+	17: DDC/CEC Ground
8	:	TMDS Data0 Shield	18: +5V Power
9	:	TMDS Data0−	19: Hot Plug Detect
10:		TMDS Clock+

Valid input signals

■■COMPONENT (Y, Pb, Pr), HDMI

	Signal name			COMPONENT	HDMI

525	(480)	/ 60i, 60p		○	○

625	(576)	/ 50i, 50p		○	○

750	(720)	/ 60p, 50p		○	○

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

○: Applicable input signal

= Note =

●● Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

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

For best picture

Viewing Mode

1.Display the menu with MENU

2.Select Picture Viewing Mode with / and press OK to access

3.Select the mode with / and press OK to set

Viewing Mode

(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.

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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 Ambient Sensor with / and press OK to access

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

Ambient Sensor

(On / Off)

●● Automatic Brightness Control function

Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions.

Auto power standby function

The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions: ●● Off Timer is active.

Watching Basic Off Timer

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

Settings Timer Auto Standby

●● No signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes while

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No signal Power off is set to On.

Settings Timer No signal Power off

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT.

●● Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the “Aspect

Control Signal”.

Watching For best picture Auto aspect

■■To change the aspect ratio manually

1.Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT

2.Select the mode with / and press OK to set ●● You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT.

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.)

●● Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will select the aspect ratio automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal”.

Watching For best picture Auto aspect