Panasonic TX-L50ET60B, TX-L47ET60B, TX-L42ET60B, TX-L55ET60B User Manual

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eHELP

English

Watching

my Home Screen

• Information

10

• How to use

11

• Settings

12

Basic

• Basic connection

13

• Selecting channel

15

• Information banner

16

• Option Menu

18

• Subtitle

20

• Off Timer

20

• Last view

21

External equipment

• External connection

21

• Watching external input

24

• Operating with TV’s remote control

25

• HDMI features

26

• Terminal information

28

• Valid input signals

29

For best picture

• Viewing Mode

30

• Ambient Sensor

30

• Auto power standby function

31

• Aspect

31

• Aspect Control Signal

32

• Advanced Settings

34

• Copy Adjustment

36

For best audio

• Sound mode

37

TV Guide

• Using TV Guide

37

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Teletext

• Digital text service

39

• Viewing Teletext

40

• Teletext mode

42

3D

• Note

43

• 3D

Eyewear - Maintenance

43

• Viewing 3D

43

• 3D

Mode Selection

44

• 3D

Settings

45

• Source image format

47

Tuning and editing channels

• Setting menu

48

• Favourites Edit

48

• Channel List

50

• Auto Setup

51

• Channel Sorting by Region

51

• Manual Tuning

52

• Update Channel List

53

• New Channel Message

53

• Signal Condition

53

Internet service

Internet content

• Information

54

• Selecting internet content

54

• Note

55

Network connections

• Internet connection

56

• Note

57

Network settings

• Network Connection

57

• Custom - Wireless

58

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• Custom - Wired

61

• Network Status

62

• VIERA remote Settings

62

• Network Link Settings

62

• Software Update

63

• New Software Message

63

Home network

DLNA

• Information

64

• Using DLNA

66

Network connections

• DLNA connection

67

• Note

69

Network settings

• Network Connection

70

• Custom - Wireless

71

• Custom - Wired

73

• Custom - Wireless Access Point

75

• Network Status

76

• VIERA remote Settings

76

• Network Link Settings

77

• Software Update

78

• New Software Message

78

Photos

• Selecting file

78

• Viewing photo

79

• Using slideshow

79

Videos

• Selecting file

80

• Watching video

81

• Video Setup

82

• Audio output settings

83

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Music

• Selecting file

84

• Playing music

85

• Music Setup

85

DIGA Recorder

• Controlling DIGA Recorder

85

Technical information

• Photo format

86

• Video format

87

• Music format

89

Media Player

Using Media Player

• Information

91

• Selecting device / mode

92

Photo mode

• Selecting file

94

• Viewing photo

95

• Sorting photos

95

• Multi Shot 3D

96

• Using slideshow

96

Video mode

• Selecting file

99

• Watching video

100

• Video Setup

102

• Audio output settings

103

Music mode

• Selecting file

103

• Playing music

104

• Music Setup

104

Technical information

• Device handling caution

105

• SD Card

105

 

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• USB devices

106

• Photo format

106

• Video format

107

• Music format

110

Functions

APPS List

• Information

111

• How to use

111

• Settings

112

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

• Summary of VIERA Link

112

• Preparations

116

• Easy playback

117

• Power on Link

117

• Power off Link

117

• Standby Power Save

117

• Intelligent Auto Standby

118

• VIERA Link Control

118

• Speaker Selection

119

• Note

120

Child Lock

• Using Child Lock

120

• PIN number

121

• Parental Rating

121

Common Interface

• Caution

122

• Using Common Interface

122

Shipping Condition

• Shipping Condition

123

Updating the TV Software

• Information

123

• Auto update

124

 

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• Manual update

124

Setting characters

• Using numeric buttons

125

Keyboard / Gamepad

• Keyboard

126

• Gamepad

127

Settings

Setting menu

• How to use

128

Picture

• Viewing Mode

129

• Basic settings

130

• Ambient Sensor

130

• Noise reduction settings

131

• Intelligent Frame Creation

131

• 24p Smooth Film

131

• Advanced Settings

131

• Option Settings

132

• Screen Settings

133

• 3D Settings

134

• Copy Adjustment

135

• Reset to Defaults

136

Sound

• Mode

136

• Basic settings

136

• Volume settings

137

• Voice Guidance Settings

138

• Audio Description

138

• Advanced settings

139

• Reset to Defaults

141

Network

• Network Connection

141

 

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Panasonic TX-L50ET60B, TX-L47ET60B, TX-L42ET60B, TX-L55ET60B User Manual

• Network Status

141

• VIERA remote Settings

141

• Network Link Settings

141

• Other settings

141

Timer

• Off Timer

142

• Time Zone

142

• Auto Standby

142

• No signal Power off

142

Setup

• Eco Navigation

142

• TV Guide Settings

143

• USB Device Setup

143

• Child Lock

143

• Tuning Menu

143

• Language

145

• Display Settings

146

• VIERA Link Settings

148

• System Menu

149

• Other Settings

149

Support

FAQs

• Picture

150

• Digital TV

151

• Analogue TV

152

• Sound

153

• 3D

153

• HDMI

154

• Network

155

• Other

156

Maintenance

• Care and Cleaning

157

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Information

• Using Help menu

158

Optional accessories

• 3D Eyewear

158

• Communication Camera

159

• Wall-hanging bracket

159

Licence

• Licence

160

OK

 

Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.

Menu

Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.

 

 

References in this eHELP

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

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Watching

my Home Screen

Information

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

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

HOME

OK

OK HOME

Home Screen

Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)

Home Screen Selection

– Your preferred Home Screen can be selected or added.

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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)

●● 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.

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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

(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

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■■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 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

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■■DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial terminal

RF cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial

AV1 (SCART) terminal

SCART cable

AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the TV.

■■DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

HDMI terminal

HDMI cable

Satellite receiver

Satellite dish or terrestrial aerial

AV1 (SCART) terminal

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SCART cable

AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the

TV.

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.

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

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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.

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

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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:

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

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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.

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

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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).

●●

●●

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

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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).

Settings Sound Advanced settings

●● For Analogue mode

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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●●

●●

Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images.

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. 1. Display the menu with MENU

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2.Select Timer Off Timer with / and press OK to access

3.Select the time in 15-minute increments with / and press OK to set 90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes)

●● To cancel, set to Off 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.

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

HDMI terminal

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

Recorder / Player / 3D compatible player / Cable TV box / Camcorder /

Amplifier with speaker system

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= 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

Camcorder / Game equipment

■■USB devices

USB port

USB cable

Communication Camera

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= Note =

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●●

●●

●●

●●

●●

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

Headphone jack

M3 stereo mini plug

Headphones

●● To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.

Settings Sound Volume settings

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Watching external input

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

1.Display the input selection menu with AV

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

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

●●

●●

●●

●●

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

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

This function is also available for HDMI connections.

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

You can also select the input pressing AV on the remote control or

INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV. Press repeatedly until the desired input is selected.

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

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

Settings Setup Display Settings

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

Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control

●● To return to TV mode

TV

= Note =

●●

●●

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

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

■■Screen display

●● Manual input (default setting in Input Labels)

AV1: AV1, AV1-RGB

AV2: COMPONENT, VIDEO

HDMI1: HDMI1

HDMI2: HDMI2

HDMI3: HDMI3

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●● 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)

Search forward (DVD / video content) :

Pause / Resume

Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD)

:

Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR)

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■■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.

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)

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●● 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

●● 3D

■■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 Advanced 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

 

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■■HDMI terminal

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.

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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.

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, MPEG Noise Reduction, Intelligent Frame Creation and 24p Smooth Film 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.

●● You can set Viewing Mode in 2D and 3D mode for each.

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

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