PANASONIC TX-P46G10B, TX-P42G10B, TX-P50G10B User Manual

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No. TX-P42G10B

TX-P46G10B
TX-P50G10B

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

TQB0E0796

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)

Register and instantly call up favourite channels with Favourites Edit. (p. 39)

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.

HD TV 1080p ■

This TV supports high definition TV signals.

Sharp pictures with HDMI connection ■ (p. 70)

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

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

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.

GUIDE Plus+ ■ (p. 19)

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

Owner ID ■ (p. 51)

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

Police to determine the owner.

SDHC Card ■

This TV supports SDHC Card. SDHC is a high storage capacity card (more than 4 GB).

AVCHD ■

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

AVCHD is a high definition recording format. (p. 56)

SD Card viewer - VIERA IMAGE VIEWER ■ (p. 54 - 56)

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. 58 - 65)

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

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.

2

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.

Neo PDP

Realizes high picture quality and energy efficient
panel.

VIERA TOUGH PANEL

A front panel increases the durability of the plasma
display. This protects against accidental impacts to
the screen surface, and also makes cleaning easier.

Intelligent Frame Creation

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

Over 2,000,000:1 INFINITE BLACK

A wide contrast ratio will deliver pictures with a
deep black level and a brighter white level for
greater image depth.

0.001 msec Panel Response Time

Extremely fast response time to minimise picture
lag.

Eco Mode

Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent
on ambient lighting conditions.

V-Audio Surround

Utilises Panasonic’s advanced digital
amplification technology.

Lead-free display

All VIERA plasma display panels are lead-free.
This reduces the impact on the environment
when recycling or disposing of them in the future.

Up to 100,000 hours Plasma Panel Lifetime

The Plasma display panel used in the 2009 VIERA
TV range is rated for up to 100,000 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.
Image retention and 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.

Turn your living room into a
home theatre!

Enjoy rich multi-media

SD Card

Amplifier with
Speaker system

VCR

DVD Recorder

DVD player

∗

Camcorder

Personal

computer

Cable TV box

Contents

Be Sure to Read

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

● ································································· 5

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

Quick Start Guide

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

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
How to Use Menu Functions ● ··························· 26

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Advanced Features

Retuning from Setup Menu ● ····························· 34

● ············ 36

Tuning and Editing Channels (freesat)
Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) ● ················ 38
Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue) ● ········ 40
Tuning and Editing Channels (Other Sat.) ● ······· 42
Child Lock

● ························································ 45

● ············································· 46

Network Settings
Input Labels ● ····················································· 48
Shipping Condition ● ·········································· 49
Advanced Settings ● ·········································· 50
Recording Controls ● ·········································· 52
Viewing from SD Card ● ····································· 54

(VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)
Displaying PC Screen on TV ● ··························· 57
Link Functions ● ················································ 58

(Q-Link / VIERA Link)
External Equipment

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

FAQs, etc.

Technical Information ● ······································ 68
FAQs

● ······························································· 73

● ······································ 76

On screen messages
Glossary ● ·························································· 78
Licence

● ···························································· 78

● ································································78

Index
Specifications ● ·················································· 79

Quick Start Guide

Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.

3

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.
Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is ●
securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall ●
be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.

Do not use any mains lead other than that ●
provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or
electrical shock.)

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. ●

Power source

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

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

Transport only in upright
position

Transporting the TV with its display panel facing ●
upright or downward may cause damage to the
internal circuitry.

The TV is heavy. Handle by 2 or
more people. Support as shown
to avoid injury by the TV tipping
or falling.

4

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 allow children to handle

Do not place the TV on
sloped or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over. ●

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 10 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 10 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.

Do not cut off the mains plug.
Do not use any other type of mains lead except the one supplied with this TV.
The supplied mains lead and moulded plug are designed to be used with this TV to avoid interference and for
your safety.
If the socket outlet in your home is not suitable, get it changed by a qualified electrician.
If the plug or mains lead becomes damaged, purchase a replacement from an authorized dealer.

WARNING: – THIS TV MUST BE EARTHED.

How to replace the fuse.
Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

ASA

SD Card

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

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.

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.

Notes

Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“image
retention”).
This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the
warranty.

Typical still images

●

Channel number and other logos
Image displayed in 4:3 mode ●
Video game ●

Computer image ●

To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically
after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are
performed. (p. 73)

■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.)

Allow sufficient
space around the TV
for radiated heat

Minimum distance

10

10

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

7

(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).

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.)

5

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote Control □

N2QAYB000428 ●

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abc def

jkl

ghi

tuvpqrs

Batteries for the □

Remote Control (2)

R6 (UM3) ●

mno

wxyz

Clamper □

Mains Lead □

TMME289 ●

p. 8

K2CT3YY00016 ●
p. 10

Operating Instructions □

Ferrite core (2)

□

J0KG00000014 ●

Cleaning cloth □

TXFPE01RLTB ●

Pan European □

Guarantee Card

CRM

□

(Customer Relationship
Management)

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-WK4P1RW ●

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.

Rear of the TV

400 mm

300 mm

Holes for wall-hanging
bracket installation

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

Depth of screw:
minimum 16 mm, maximum 36 mm

Caution

In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced ●
contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.
Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to ●
prevent the TV from tipping over.
Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product ●
damage.
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. ●

Pedestal □

TBLX0099 ●
TXFBL01DYUU ●
(TX-P42G10B)

TBLX0095 ●
TXFBL01EQUU ●

TX-P46G10B

(

TX-P50G10B

p. 7

(View from the side)

)

6

Installing / removing remote’s batteries

Pull

1

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.

open

2

Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)

Close

Attaching the pedestal

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. ●

Caution

Do not use any other TV and displays.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

●

Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.

If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest ●
Panasonic dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

●

If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be
strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Ensure that the TV does not fall over.

If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal ●
injury may result.

Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV.

If two or more people are not present, the TV may be dropped, and personal injury may result. ●

Quick Start Guide

Assembly screw (4)

(silver)

XYN5+F18FN ●

M5 × 18 M5 × 25

Assembly screw (4)

(black)

THEL062N ●
(TX-P42G10B)
THEL060N ●

TX-P46G10B

(

TX-P50G10B

)

Assembling the pedestal ■

Use the four assembly screws to fasten the left and
right poles to the base securely.

Make sure that the screws are securely tightened. ●
Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will ●
strip the threads.
“L” or “R” mark is stamped on the bottom of the pole. ●

Pole (2)

R : TBLA3689 ●

(TX-P42G10B)
TBLA3679

TX-P46G10B

(

TX-P50G10B

L : TBLA3690 ●

(TX-P42G10B)
TBLA3680

TX-P46G10B

(

TX-P50G10B

L

R

D

Base

TBLX0099 ●
(TX-P42G10B)
TBLX0095 ●

)

TX-P46G10B

(

TX-P50G10B

)

Accessories / Options ●

)

R

A

Front

L

Securing the TV ■

Use the assembly screws to fasten securely.

Make sure that the screws are securely tightened. ●
Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface. ●

View from the bottom

Hole for pedestal installation

Rotating part of the pedestal

Stays parallel with the TV when rotated

B

Arrow mark

D

7

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-P42G10B ●
a: 520 mm / b: 354 mm / c: 15˚
TX-P46G10B, TX-P50G10B ●
a: 528 mm / b: 407 mm / c: 10˚

b

c

Using the clamper

Rear of the TV

Attach the clamper ■ Bundle the cables ■

hole

To remove from the TV:

snaps

(View from the top)

c

a

Do not bundle the RF 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.

Note

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

To loosen:

8

Insert the clamper
in a hole

Keep

pushing both
side snaps

hooks

Identifying Controls

TV

SD Card slot

(p. 54)

SD CARD

CI slot

(p. 51)

HDMI3 terminal

(p. 67)

PC terminal

(p. 67)

AV3 terminals

(p. 67)

Headphones jack

(p. 67)

Common
Interface

HDMI3

PC

Mains power On / Off switch

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

AV3

S-V

Remote control

V

signal receiver

L

R

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

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)

Set the

tip in the
hooks

knob

Keep

pushing
the knob

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

Identifying Controls

Remote Control

VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 54)

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. 62)

Accesses VIERA Link Menu

●

OK

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

Option Menu (p. 17)

Easy setting for viewing and

●

sound 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

ASPECT

k

n

i

L

A

R

E

I

V

OPTION

TEXT

@

ghi

MENU

R

E

I

V

STTL

REC

INPUT

DIRECT TV REC

N

T

O

A

O

L

S

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

tuvpqrs

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

AVTV

EXIT

G

U

I

D

E

BACK/

RETURN

mno

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TV

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. 60 and p. 62)

Records programme immediately in

●

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

Normalise (p. 26)

Resets picture and sound settings to their

●

default levels

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 ●

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. 64)

Quick Start Guide

Identifying Controls ●

Accessories / Options ●

TV

9

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.
When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first.

Example 1
Connecting dish or aerial

TV only

Rear of the TV

Satellite
dish

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead
(supplied)

For freesat or ●
other satellite broadcasts

Aerial input terminal

HDMI1

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

AUDIO

AUDIO

OUT

IN

L

L

R

R

●

To remove from the TV:

RGB

AV1 AV2

VIDEO

Y

P

B

P

R

HDMI2

RGB
VIDEO
S VIDEO

Satellite cable

Terrestrial
aerial

RF cable

For digital terrestrial ●
and analogue
broadcasts

tabs

Push until both
side tabs click

Make sure that
the mains lead is
securely fixed.

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.
Connect to the TV’s AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 60). ●
Connect to the TV’s AV1 for a Cable TV box. ●
For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using ●
HDMI cable (p. 66).
Q-Link connection ● p. 58
VIERA Link connection ● p. 58 and p. 59
Read the manual of the equipment too. ●

Press both tabs and pull
on mains connector to
release

10

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
(supplied)

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

DIGITAL
AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

AUDIO

IN

L

R

Terrestrial
aerial

Terrestrial
aerial

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

Aerial input

terminal

Mains lead

Aerial input

terminal

Basic Connection ●

(supplied)

Fully wired HDMI

HDMI1

RGB
VIDEO

Y

P

B

P

R

HDMI2

RGB
VIDEO

AV1 AV2

SVIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

AUDIO

Y

IN

P

B

L

R

P

R

compliant cable

HDMI1

RGB
VIDEO

HDMI2

RGB
VIDEO

AV1 AV2

S VIDEO

Fully wired HDMI

compliant cable

HDMI AV

DVD Recorder or VCR

Fully wired
SCART cable

RF OUT

RF IN

RF cable

RF cable

TV/AV

HDMI

Cable TV box

RF OUT

RF IN

Fully wired

SCART cable

Recorder/AV

RF cable

cable

AV 2 AV 1

HDMI

DVD Recorder or VCR

Cable

RF OUT

RF IN

RF cable

RF

11

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

1

(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.

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT

@

ghi

MENU

R

E

I

V

STTL

REC

INPUT

DIRECT TV REC

N

T

O

A

O

L

S

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

tuvpqrs

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

AVTV

EXIT

G

U

I

D

E

BACK/

RETURN

mno

wxyz

TV

2

3

4

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

-

-

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

1

.!:#2abc3def

4

ghi5jkl6mno

7

pqrs8tuv9wxyz

0

Input Owner ID

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

PIN * * * *

Select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

If “freesat Auto Setup” cannot be done ●
completely

“FAQs” (p. 73)

(freesat tuning)

(DVB and Analogue tuning)

If Q-Link, or similar technology (p. 60), ●
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)

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.

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. 51)

select

set

12

TV

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)

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

MENU

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. 49)
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. 69)

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 you set to “Off” or “On” in Automatic Demo Off / On selection screen, the TV will be in “Shop” viewing ●
environment (p. 78), and Auto Setup will be complete. The blue LED on the front panel of the TV will light
even if SD Card is not inserted. To turn off the LED, set SD Card LED “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. 49)

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

Owner ID-Data Entry

PIN

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

set

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

1

.!:#2abc3def

4

ghi5jkl6mno

7

pqrs8tuv9wxyz

0

Exit the menu to
go to next step

RETURN

or

EXIT

You can set characters by ●
using numeric buttons.

“Characters table for

numeric buttons” (p. 69)

Automatic Demo

Off On

(This is not available in “Home” mode)

Auto Setup is complete

13

How to Use VIERA TOOLS

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

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

“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 58 and p. 59), “Preparations” (p. 61)

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

Display icons of the feature

T

O

A

O

R

L

E

S

1

EXIT

T

O

A

O

R

L

E

S

I

V

2

I

V

Select a feature

VIERA Link Control

select

access

To return to TV ■

EXIT

TV

or

Follow the operations of each feature

3

T

O

A

O

R

L

E

S

I

V

VIERA Link Control ● “VIERA Link Control” (p. 64)

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. 63)

Slideshow ● “Slideshow” (p. 55)

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

Photos ● “Photo View” (p. 54)

14

Movies ● “Movie View” (p. 56)

Watching TV

Turn power on

1

(Press for about 1 second)

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

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT

@

MENU

ghi

R

E

I

V

STTL

REC

A

TV

INPUT

TV

N

EXIT

T

O

O

L

S

RETURN

INDEX

HOLD

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

BACK/

TV

Volume

2

3

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

TV Selection

TV

freesat

DVB

Analogue

Other Sat.

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

FS

103 ITV Wales

Coronation Street
19 : 30 - 20 : 00

freesat Channel List

19:35

For info press

Now

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

Information banner appears whenever you select a
channel

For details ● p. 16

watch

select

Select a channel

up

down

or

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

def

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

mno

abc

ghi

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

Watching TV ●

How to Use VIERA TOOLS ●

Note

To watch pay-TV ●

“Common Interface”

(p. 51)

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

G

U

I

D

E

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

15

Watching TV

Display Information banner

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):

D

103 ITV Wales

Coronation Street
19 : 30 - 20 : 00

Mute Encrypted

Example (Analogue):

A

3 ITV

itv1
CH23

Mute

Encrypted

blue

Channel number

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

To switch ●

Example (Other Sat.):

S

103 ITV Wales

Coronation Street
19 : 30 - 20 : 00

Mute Encrypted

blue

To confirm another tuned ●
channel name

and name

Example (freesat):

FS

103 ITV Wales

Coronation Street
19 : 30 - 20 : 00

Mute Encrypted

Radio

Radio

Radio

19:35

Now

SubtitlesAD TXT Multi Audio 45

19:35

SubtitlesAD

19:35

Now

AD

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

AD

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

16

Information on the next programme ●

(freesat, DVB, Other sat.)

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

To set display timeout ●

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 33)

Example:

FS

103 ITV Wales

Coronation Street
19 : 30 - 20 : 00

[AD]

Now

AD

STTL

STTL

19:35

freesat Channel List

Exit info

Aspect

A

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. 68).

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. 68

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

SPECT

(

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)

Watching TV ●

Off Timer

Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period

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

MENU

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

set
select

17

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

MENU

INPUT

AV

TV

DIRECT TV REC

N

EXIT

1

2

p. 15

TV

Display the Channel Genre selection list

G

U

I

D

E

18

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

TV

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

G

U

(in Other Sat. mode)

I

D

E

Other Sat. Channel List

6

Cartoon Nwk

7

BBC Radio Wales

BBC Radio Cymru

8

1

BBC ONE Wales

BBC THREE

2

BBCi

3

CBBC Channel

4

select channel

watch

Select the genre and view TV Guide

3

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

All Types

Movie

News and Factual

Entertainment

Sport

Children’s

Education

Lifestyle

Drama

Channel Genre

All Channels

All Channels

Entertainment

News & Sport

.
.
.
.
.
.

Favourites

select

view

G

U

I

D

E

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

TV

View TV Guide

G

U

I

D

E

Current date and time

TV Guide date

Wed 24th

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

Time: 20:00 20:30 21:00

1

BBC ONE

D

7

BBC THREE

D

14

E4 Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill

D

70

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

D

72

BBC 2W Panorama Spring watch Coast

D

BBCi I’m A Celebrity Pop Idol News

105

D

BBC Radi

719

D Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill

Select channel

EXIT
Select programme
RETURN

Channel position and name

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT STTL

MENU

R

E

I

V

INPUT

TV

DIRECT TV REC

N

T

O

A

O

L

S

INDEX HOLD

AV

EXIT

G

U

I

D

E

BACK/

RETURN

1

2

TV Guide
time

Example:

Wed 24/10/2007
10:46

Timer Programming

-24 hours +24 hours Prog.Type Category

Advertisement

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

TV Guide: Landscape

19:30

Eastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap

Hot Wars Holiday Program

Info

GUIDE

Change display mode

OPTION

Select Advert

All Types All Channels

Landscape (Displays by channel)

Logo of the

Page up

Page down

Example:

Wed 24/10/2007
10:46

Select programme

Timer Programming

G

U

I

D

E

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

TV

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

TV

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

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Category

All Channels

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

or

BACK/

RETURN

Using TV Guide ●

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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. 60) 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.

6/8 FR 18:00 20:00 120 Off

7/8 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

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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

1

BBC 1

D

BBC THREE

7

D

E4 Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill

14

D

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

70

D

BBC 2W Panorama Spring watch Coast

72

D

BBCi I’ m A Celebrity Pop Idol News

105

D

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. ●

D

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

TV

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

MENU

R

E

I

V

STTL

INPUT

TV

DIRECT TV REC

N

T

O

A

O

L

S

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

tuvpqrs

AV

EXIT

G

U

I

D

E

BACK/

RETURN

mno

wxyz

1

2

3

Viewing

Viewing Teletext ●

Using TV Guide ●

REC

TV

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

TV

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.

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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

TV

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

MENU

INPUT

AV

TV

DIRECT TV REC

N

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

1

2

TEXT STTL

@

ghi

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

3

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

MENU

red

To rehide ●

FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

MENU

green

Colour bar

up

green

or

down

MENU

red

or

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

yellow blue

As the blue bar is displayed

(Press twice)

EXIT

red

(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)

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(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

TV

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

MENU

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.

MENU

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

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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. 66

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. 66).

●

If input mode is not switched automatically ■

Perform and

Check the setup of the equipment. ●

Display the Input select menu

AV

Select the input mode connected to the equipment

Input Selection

AV1

AV2/S

AV3/S

COMPONENT

PC

HDMI1

HDMI2

HDMI3

TV

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.
In order to switch between AV2/AV3 and AV2S/AV3S, move the

●

indicator by pressing left and right cursor button.
You can label or skip each input mode

● “Input Labels” (p. 48)

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

select

watch

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT STTL

@

ghi

MENU

INPUT

AVTV

DIRECT TV REC

N

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

1

2

3

REC

PROGRAMME

View

4

DVD/VCR

TV

TV

To return to TV ■

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. ●

Displays the selected mode

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