Panasonic TXP42S21BA, TXP50S21BA Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No.

TX-P42S21BA TX-P50S21BA

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. “B” or “B∗” model no. suffix denotes UK model.

English

U.K. Standard

TQB0E2038

Features

DVB-T / DVB-T2 tuner built-in■

Receives DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) digital terrestrial broadcasts

DVB-T2 is an advanced digital terrestrial system for more efficient transmission. Available DVB-T2 broadcasts will be tuned automatically when you perform DVB Auto Setup.

FULL HD■

This TV uses a high definition panel to produce high definition pictures close to their original resolution.

HD TV 1080p■

This TV supports high definition TV signals.

GUIDE Plus+ ■ (p. 18)

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

Sharp pictures and clear sound with HDMI connection ■ (p. 68)

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

This TV incorporates HDMI (Version 1.4 with Audio Return Channel), Deep Colour, x.v.Colour™.●

VIERA IMAGE VIEWER - Media Player ■ (p. 52 - 55)

Enjoy your photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV screen.

SDXC Card■

This TV supports SDXC Card. SDXC is the latest standard of SD Card and a higher storage capacity card.

AVCHD■

It is possible to play moving pictures recorded on an SD Card in AVCHD format.

AVCHD is a high definition video recording format. (p. 54)

Dolby Digital Plus decoder■

It is possible to decode Dolby Digital Plus audio track (multi-channel sound) and output as a Dolby Digital

multi-channel sound signal from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

Link up and control the connected equipment with “Q-Link” and “VIERA Link” ■ (p. 56 - 63)

Q-Link and VIERA Link provide easy recording and playback, creation of a home theatre without complicated

settings, etc.

VIERA TOOLS - Display special feature icons for easy accessibility ■ (p. 26)

Special features (such as VIERA Link and Media Player) can be accessed easily by using the VIERA TOOLS

button.

Owner ID ■ (p. 47)

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

Police to determine the owner in the case of theft.

Supports Audio Description signal ■ (p. 15 and p. 29)

Audio Description (when broadcast) adds an additional soundtrack 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 soundtrack independently of the main volume.

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. Analogue channels are permanently turned off, it will not be possible to recover them.

To retune your TV

● “Auto Setup” in “DVB Tuning Menu”-DVB mode (p. 36)

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.

Contents

Intelligent Frame Creation

This increases the frame count and removes juddering movements, for smooth and flickerless motion images with high resolution.

0.001 msec Panel Response Time

Extremely fast response time to minimise picture lag.

2,000,000:1 Native Contrast

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

Provides suitable images for playing games

Selecting “Game” in Viewing Mode provides fast resp

onse to the input signal so you can enjoy

pla

ying games. (p. 28)

digital tick

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

Freeview HD

Freeview HD is the way to enjoy high definition digital TV for free.

Be Sure to Read

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

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options ● ·······························6

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Identifying Controls

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Basic Connection

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Auto Setup

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Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Watching TV ● ························································· 14 Using TV Guide ● ···················································· 18

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Viewing Teletext

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Watching External inputs How to Use VIERA TOOLS ● ·································· 26 How to Use Menu Functions ● ································ 27

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Quick Start Guide

Basic

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

Chann ● el number and other logos Image displayed in 4:3 mode ● Video game ● Compu ● ter image

To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 69)

Keep the TV away from these types of ■

equipment

Electronic equipment ● Do not place video equipment too close to the TV, electromagnetic interference may distort pictures / sound. Equipment with an infrared sensor ● This TV emits infrared rays which may interfere with the operation of other equipment.

Advanced Features

Retuning from Setup Menu ● ·································· 36

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Tuning and Editing Channels

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Timer Programming Child Lock ● ····························································· 44 Input Labels ● ·························································· 45 Shipping Condition ● ··············································· 46 Owner ID ● ······························································ 47 Using Common Interface ● ······································ 48

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Updating the TV Software

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Setup for Internet Services Using Media Player ● ·············································· 52 Link Functions ● ····················································· 56

(Q-Link / VIERA Link) External Equipment ● ·············································· 64

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FAQs, etc.

Technical Information ● ··········································· 66 FAQs ● ···································································· 69 On screen messages ● ··········································· 71 Maintenance ● ························································· 73 Glossary ● ······························································· 73

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Index

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Licence ● ································································· 74

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Specifications

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Advanced

FAQs, etc.

Safety Precautions

Warning

Mains plug and lead■

To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below:

This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, ● 50 / 60 Hz. Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. ● Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. ● Remove the mains plug when cleaning the TV. ●

Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. ●

Do not damage the mains lead. ●

Do not place a heavy • object on the lead.

Do not place the lead • near a high temperature object.

Do not pull on the lead. • Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug. Do not move the TV with the lead plugged into a • socket outlet. Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or • stretch it. Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.• Ensure the TV does not crush the mains lead.•

Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. ● 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.

If you detect anything unusual, immediately switch off the mains supply switch and remove the mains plug.

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG

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

Warning

Take care■

To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below:

Do not remove covers and never modify the TV yourself as live parts are accessible when they are ● removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Do not expose the 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 expose the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent fire ● never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV.

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces.●

Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through the air vents.● Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to ● perform the setup or installation of approved wall-hanging brackets. Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel.●

To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times

Small object■

This product contains possibly dangerous parts that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally.

Keep the dangerous parts out of reach of young children.● Do not allow children to handle SD Card. As with any small object, the SD Card could be ● swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of young children.

Caution

Ventilation■

Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help prevent excessive heat, which could lead to early failure of some electronic components.

Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ● ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths and curtains. Whether you are using the pedestal or not, always ensure the vents in the ● bottom of the TV are not blocked and there is sufficient space to enable adequate ventilation.

Moving the TV■

Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables.

The TV is heavy. Move the TV with at least two people. Support as shown to ● avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling. Transport only in upright position. Transporting the TV with its display panel ● facing upward or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

When not in use for a long time■

This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time.●

Excessive volume■

Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones. Irreversible damage can be caused.

Minimum distance

10 7

(cm)

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote Control □

N2QAYB000487●

TV AV

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Batteries for the □

Remote Control (2)

R6 ●

Mains Lead □

K2CT3YY00021 ● p. 11

Operating Instructions □ Product Registration Leaflet □

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket

TY-WK4P1RW●

Rear of the TV

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.

Ferrite core (2) □

J0KG00000014●

p. 65

Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard.

400 mm

300 mm

Pedestal □

TX-P42S21BA:

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

TX-P50S21BA:

TBLX0136● TXFBL01LGUE●

p. 7

Depth of screw: minimum 15 mm, maximum 30 mm

Diameter: M8

TBLX0137● TXFBL01LNUU●

Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

(View from the side)

Warning

Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal ● injury and product damage. 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. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty. Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to ● prevent the TV from falling off. Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product ● damage which will void your warranty. 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. To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use for an extended ● period of time.

Installing / removing remote’s batteries

Pull

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 break up batteries.● Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, etc. Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.●

open

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Attaching the pedestal

To help avoid risk of damage or injury by the TV tipping or falling, please follow the warnings and cautions below:

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. ●

Caution

Do not use with any other TVs or displays. ● Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If this occurs, contact your nearest ● Panasonic dealer immediately. During setup, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. ● Ensure that the TV does not suffer any impact during installation of the pedestal. ● Ensure that children do not climb onto the pedestal. ● Install or remove the TV from the pedestal with at least two people. ●

Quick Start Guide

Assembly screw (4)

(silver)

XYN5+F18FN●

Assembly screw (4)

(black)

THEL079N● (TX-P42S21BA) THEL080N● (TX-P50S21BA)

M5 × 18 M5 × 30

Assembling the pedestal■

Use the 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-P42S21BA) TBLA3679 (TX-P50S21BA)

L : TBLA3690●

(TX-P42S21BA) TBLA3680 (TX-P50S21BA)

Base

TBLX0136● (TX-P42S21BA) TBLX0137● (TX-P50S21BA)

Front

Accessories / Options ●

Securing the TV■

Use the assembly screws to fasten the pedestal securely to the TV.

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

Arrow mark

Identifying Controls

Remote Control

Media Player (p. 52)

Switches to SD Card viewing mode

●

(VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)

Standby On / Off switch

Switches TV On or Off standby●

Main Menu (p. 27)

Press to access the Picture, Sound and

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Setup Menus

Aspect (p. 16)

Channel / Programme Information (p. 15)

Displays channel and programme

●

information

VIERA Link Menu (p. 60)

Accesses VIERA Link Menu

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Confirms selections and choices● Press after entering channel position ● by using numeric buttons to change a channel quickly

Option Menu (p. 17)

Easy setting for viewing and

●

sound options

Coloured buttons (red-green-yellow-blue)

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

Teletext (p. 21)

Switches to teletext mode

●

Subtitles (p. 16)

Displays subtitles

●

Numeric buttons

Changes channel and teletext pages● Sets characters● When in Standby mode, switches TV On ● (Press for about 1 second)

SD CARD

MENUNASPECT

OPTION

TEXT

STTL

ghi

INPUT

TV AV

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

tuvpqrs

PROGRAMME

mno

wxyz

LAST VIEW

Input mode selection

TV - switches between DVB and ●

Analogue modes (p. 14)

AV - switches to AV input mode from Input

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Selection list (p. 24)

Direct TV Recording (p. 58 and p. 60)

Records programme immediately in

●

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

Normalise (p. 27)

Resets picture and sound settings to their

●

default levels

Exit

Returns to the normal viewing screen●

VIERA TOOLS (p. 26)

Easily accesses special features such as

●

VIERA Link and Media Player

TV 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)

Last view (p. 17)

Switches to previously viewed channel or

●

input mode

Channel Up / Down

Selects channel in sequence●

Sound Mute

Switches sound mute On or Off●

Volume Up / Down

REC

Connected equipment operations

(p. 25 and p. 60)

Common Interface

HDMI 3

AV 3

Function select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / ● Sharpness / Tint (NTSC signal) / Bass (“Music” or “Speech” mode in the Sound Menu) / Treble (“Music” or “Speech” mode in the Sound Menu) / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 36 and p. 37)

Changes the input mode

CI slot (p. 48)

SD Card slot (p. 52)

HDMI3 terminal (p. 63)

Headphones jack (p. 63)

AV3 terminals (p. 63)

For changing TV channel up or down. When a function is selected by the ‘F’ button, press to increase or decrease the setting of the selected function. When in Standby mode, press either button for about 1 second to switch the TV On.

Remote control signal receiver

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

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

Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when “C.A.T.S.” ● in the Picture Menu is set to “On” (p. 28)

Power and Timer LED

Red● : Standby

Green: On Orange: Timer Programming On Orange (flash): Ext Rec. of Timer Programming or

Red with orange flash: Standby with Timer Programming

The LED blinks when the TV receives a command from

●

the remote control.

Direct TV Recording in progress

On or Direct TV Recording

Quick Start Guide

Identifying Controls ●

Mains power On / Off switch

Use to switch mains power On/Off. ● If TV was switched off whilst in Standby mode, using the Mains Power on/off switch, then it will be in Standby mode when switched back on using the same switch.

Using the On Screen Displays

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

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How to use remote control

Open the main menu

Move the cursor / select the menu item

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

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.

EXIT

RETURN

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

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

Return to the previous menu

Auto power standby function ■

The TV will automatically go to Standby mode in the following conditions: ●

no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in Analogue TV mode• “Off Timer” is active in the Setup Menu (p. 17)• no operation is performed for the period selected in “Auto Standby” (p. 32)•

This function does not affect Ext Rec. of Timer Programming and Direct TV Recording. ●

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 aerial

Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Rear of the TV Rear of the TV

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead (supplied)

Terrestrial

aerial

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

RF cable

Mains lead (supplied)

Terrestrial

aerial

Aerial input terminal

Note

Connect to the TV’s AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 58).● Connect to the TV’s AV1 for a Satellite receiver.● For HDMI-compatible equipment, it is possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using ● HDMI cable (p. 64). Q-Link connection ● p. 56 VIERA Link connection ● p. 56 and p. 57 Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.●

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

HDMI AV

DVD Recorder or VCR

Fully wired SCART cable

RF OUT

RF IN

Aerial input terminal

RF cable

Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite

Rear of the TV

Terrestrial

aerial

Quick Start Guide

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead (supplied)

Push until both side tabs click

To remove from the TV:●

tabs

Make sure that the mains lead is securely fixed.

Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release

RF cable

Aerial input terminal

Basic Connection ●

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

SCART cable

HDMI

TV/AV Recorder/AV

Satellite receiver

Fully wired

RF OUT

RF IN

Fully wired SCART cable

RF cable

Fully wired SCART cable

AV 2 AV 1

DVD Recorder or VCR

HDMI

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

RF OUT

RF IN

Auto Setup

Search and store TV channels automatically.

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

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

If the red LED shows on the TV, press the ● Standby On / Off switch on the remote control for at least 1 second to turn the TV On.

Auto Setup - DVB and Analogue

DVB Scan CH 21 68 Analogue Scan

This will take about 6 minutes.

CH Channel Name Type Quality

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

BBC1 Analogue

Free TV: 8 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0 Analogue: 2

CH 21 68

Searching

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

Actual number of channels may differ due ● to channel duplication.

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT STTL

ghi

INPUT

TV AV

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

PROGRAMME

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

0% 100%

Remote control unavailable

Input Owner ID

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

PIN * * * *

Select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

If Q-Link, or similar technology (p. 58), 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. 30)

Please enter your own choice of PIN number, name, etc. (p. 13) to help the police to crack crime.

Make a note of the PIN number in case you ● forget it. The PIN number cannot be reset. You can input or change the Owner ID later. ●

“Owner ID” (p. 47)

●

To skip this step

EXIT

This step will be skipped in the Auto ● Setup after “Shipping Condition” (p. 46) is performed.

select

set

Select “Home” viewing environment (highlight “Home” in yellow) to use in your home environment.

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

To check channel list at-a-glance ●

“Using TV Guide” (p. 18)

To edit or hide (skip) channels ●

“Tuning and Editing Channels” (p. 38 - 41)

If tuning has failed, check the connection of ● the RF cable, and then, follow the on screen instructions.

How to input Owner ID■

Enter the PIN number (4 digits)

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

PIN * * * *

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.●

Enter your name, house number, and postcode, in that order

Select the item (NAME / HOUSE NO / POSTCODE)

Owner ID-Data Entry

NAME

HOUSE NO POSTCODE



Set characters one by one

User input

NAME

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

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

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

.!:#2abc3def

ghi5jkl6mno

pqrs8tuv9wxyz

access

select

set

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.●

“Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 66)

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup ●

Return to select other items

RETURN

Select the next item and repeat the operations.●

Exit to go to next step

EXIT

“Shop” viewing environment (for shop display only)■

“Shop” viewing environment is the demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV.

Select “Home” viewing environment to use in your home environment.

You can return to viewing environment selection screen at the stage of Shop confirmation screen and ● Automatic Demo Off / On selection screen.

Return to viewing environment selection screen

Shop

You have selected shop mode

Automatic Demo

Off On

RETURN

Select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

select set

Auto Setup is complete

To change viewing environment later on, you will need to initialise all settings by accessing ● Shipping Condition.

“Shipping Condition” (p. 46)

Note

If tuning has failed or to retune all channels ● “Auto Setup” (p. 36 and p. 37) To re-initialise all settings ● “Shipping Condition” (p. 46) If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On ● with Mains power On / Off switch.

Watching TV

Turn power on

(Press for about 1 second)

Select DVB or Analogue

ASPECT

INPUT

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9)●

Also possible by pressing the TV button on the side panel of the ● TV. (p. 9)

OPTION

TEXT

STTL

ghi

PROGRAMME

RETURN

INDEX

HOLD

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

LAST VIEW

Volume

Note

To watch pay-TV ●

“Using Common Interface”

(p. 48)

1 BBC ONE WALES

Coronation Street 19:30 - 20:00

All DVB Channels

19:35

For info press

Now

Select a channel

down

ghi

Information banner appears whenever you select a channel

For details

● p. 15

abc def

jkl

tuvpqrs

mno

wxyz

DVB 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. 399

wxyz

def

wxyz

Select a channel using Information banner ■ (p. 15)

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

Display Information banner if it is not displayed

While the banner is displayed, select the channel

select channel

watch

Possible to set display timeout in ● “Banner Display Timeout” (p. 31).

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

It is possible to confirm the channel and programme information by using the TV Guide (EPG) before changing channels.

Display TV Guide

Select a current programme or channel

select

access

Select “View” (DVB mode)

Eastender 19:30- 20:00

View

Timer Programming

To use Timer Programming ● p. 19

select

watch

Other useful functions

■

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Display Information banner

Also appears when changing a channel●

Same programme available as HD broadcast

For details, display the extra information ●

Channel position and name

Example (DVB):

1 BBC ONE Wales

Programme

Programme Start / Finish time

Example (Analogue):

3 ITV

itv1 CH23

Mute

Encrypted

Channel number

To confirm another tuned ● channel name

To watch the channel listed in the banner ●

Information on the next programme ●

(DVB)

EXIT

To hide ●

Extra information● (DVB)

To set display timeout ●

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 31)

Coronation Street 19:30 - 20:00

Mute

Progress time indicator of the selected programme

All Analogue Channels

Radio

19:35

SubtitlesAD

(press again to hide the

banner)

Encrypted

For info press

NICAMTEXT 45

HOLD

Channel type

if it is HDTV, Radio

(

or Data channel

Features available / Message meanings

Mute

Sound mute On

Bad signal

Poor TV signal quality

Encrypted

Scrambled programme

Audio Description service available

This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by

●

adding an additional audio track to describe events on screen. For settings ● p. 29

STTL

Subtitle service available

TEXT

Teletext service available

Multi Audio

Multiple audio available

Stereo, Mono, NICAM

Audio mode

1 - 90

Off Timer remaining time

For settings ● p. 17

)

Now

“All DVB Channels” or

“Favourites1-4” (p. 39)

To switch ●

Current time

19:35Radio

Also in

STTLAD TEXT Multi Audio 45

All DVB Channels

Select favourites

For info press

blue

Basic

Watching TV ●

“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.

Example:

1 BBC ONE Wales

Coronation Street 19:30 - 20:00

[AD]

Now

All DVB Channels

19:35

Select favourites

Exit info

Watching TV

Other useful functions

■

Display subtitles

DVB mode■

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

To change the language for DVB (if available)●

“Preferred Subtitles” (p. 31)

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.●

Aspect

EXIT

STTL

Change the aspect ratio (image size)

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 (p. 66).

If you would like to change the aspect ratio manually■

Display Aspect Selection list While the list is displayed, select the mode

ASPECT

Aspect Selection list

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ●

ASPECT

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

Auto

16:9 Zoom1

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

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

Aspect Selection

Auto

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

Select

Change

EXIT

RETURN

p. 66

store

select

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

14:9 Zoom2

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

4:3 Zoom3

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

Note

Aspect is fixed to “16:9” when “Viewing Mode” is set to “Game” in the Picture Menu.● 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.●

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).

Other useful functions

■

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

Check or change the current

OPTION

programme status instantly

Multi Audio (DVB mode)

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

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

Monaural Audio (DVB mode) Allows you to select stereo / monaural (if available)

Subtitle Language (DVB mode) Allows you to select the language in which subtitles should appear (if available)

Last view

Switch to previously viewed channel or input mode easily

LAST VIEW

To change ●

change select

NICAM (Analogue mode) Switches NICAM sound (if available)

Sound Menu (p. 29)

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. 29)

Press again to return to the present view.●

Basic

Note

Switching channel is not available while Ext Rec. of Timer Programming or Direct TV Recording is in progress.

●

Watching less than 10 sec. is not regarded as the previously viewed channel or input mode.●

Off Timer

Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)

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

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

access

select

To cancel ● Set to “Off” or turn the TV off. To display the remaining time● Information banner (p. 15)

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 DVB Tuning Menu Display Settings Network Setup System Menu Other Settings

set select

Watching TV ●

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).

This TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system.● The Gemstar branding partner will supply the rating informations in the programme information and the ● recommended group in the Search list. DVB and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen. “D” means DVB channel and “A” ● means Analogue channel. There will be no programme listings for Analogue channels. 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.

Select DVB or Analogue

ASPECT

OPTION

To return to TV ■

EXIT

INPUT

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

View TV Guide

Example:

Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:46

TV Guide time

D: DVB A: Analogue

Timer Programming

-24 hours +24 hours Search Category

Current date and time

TV Guide date

Wed 28 Oct

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

105

719

D Rugby 15 To 1 Sports

Select channel

19:30

Time: 20:00 20:30 21:00

Eastender

BBC ONE BBC THREE

Hot Wars Holiday Program

Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill

BBC FOUR

10 O’ clock News BBC Pepsi Char. Good bye

BBC 2W

Panorama Spring watch Coast

BBCi

I’m A Celebrity Pop Idol News

BBC Radi

EXIT Select programme RETURN

Programme

TV Guide

Search All Channels

Info

GUIDE

RETURN

OPTION

Select Advert

Holiday NewsDIY SOS

Channel position and name

Logo of the Gemstar branding partner

Also in

Some programmes may also be broadcast in HD

You can select HD or ● SD broadcast before

Page up

Page down

viewing or setting Timer Programming.

To watch the programme■

Select a current programme or channel

select

access

To view a ■ channel list of the selected category

blue

To search ■ programme types and view a channel list of the searched programmes

(DVB mode)

yellow

To search ■ programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes

(DVB mode)

yellow

All the programme titles including the word you set will be listed.● Searching without any characters will list all programmes including current programmes. ●

Select “View” (DVB mode)

Eastender 19:30- 20:00

View

Timer Programming

To use Timer Programming ● p. 19

Category

All Channels

All DVB Channels

All Analogue Channels

Free DVB Channels

TV/Data DVB Channels

Favourites1

Favourites2

Favourites3

Favourites4

Search Titles...

Movie

News and Factual

Entertainment

Sport

Children’s

Search Titles...

Movie

News and Factual

Entertainment

Sport

Children’s

. . .

. . . .

(Category list)

Only Analogue channels are listed

To list favourite channels ● p. 39

(Search list)

select

DIY SOS

watch

select category

view

select type

view

select

“Search Titles...”

access

If a programme exists in both HD and SD ● broadcasts, the “View Options” screen will be displayed to select HD or SD broadcast. (DVB mode)

View Options

101 BBC ONE 19:30-20:00 Wed 28 Oct 2009

119 BBC HD 19:30-20:00 Wed 28 Oct 2009

watch

select

To the previous day ■

(DVB mode)

red

To the next day ■

(DVB mode)

green

Set characters one by one (maximum: 19 characters)

select

set

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

“Characters table for numeric

buttons” (p. 66)

green

Other useful functions

■

Timer Programming (DVB mode)

Timer Programming can remind you to watch a programme or record one on an external recorder.

Select the forthcoming programme

select

set

Select the function (Reminder or Ext Rec.)

Timer Programming Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:46

Ext Rec.

Channel NameFunction No.

1 BBC ONE

DIY SOS

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

---

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

---

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

Date Start End

Wed 28 Oct 20: 00 20:3 0

Guide

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

(30 min.)

(--- min.)

(Timer Programming screen)

Ext Rec. to record the programme to the recorder

When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically and the video and audio signals will be output. 2 mins. before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV.

Reminder to remind you to watch the programme

When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears 2 mins. before the start time. Press the OK button to switch to the programmed channel.

store

select

LED will turn to orange if Timer Programming is set. (Orange LED will flash if Ext Rec. of Timer Programming is in progress.)

LED

To check / change / cancel a timer programming event■ “Timer Programming” (p. 43)

To return to TV Guide ■

RETURN

If you select a current programme■

A confirmation screen asking whether you wish to watch or record the programme will appear. Select “Timer Programming” and set “Ext Rec.” to record from the time you finish programming the timer event setting.

Eastender 19:30- 20:00

View

Timer Programming

select access

If a programme exists in both HD and SD broadcasts■

The “Timer Options” screen will be displayed to select HD or SD broadcast.

DIY SOS

101 BBC ONE 19:30-20:00 Wed 28 Oct 2009

119 BBC HD 19:30-20:00 Wed 28 Oct 2009

Timer Options

set

select

Timer Programming Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:46

Ext Rec.

Channel NameFunction No.

1 BBC ONE

DIY SOS

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

---

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

---

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

Date Start End

Wed 28 Oct 20:00 20:30

Guide

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

(30 min.)

(--- min.)

(Timer Programming screen)

“

” will be displayed if HD broadcast is set.

Basic

Using TV Guide ●

Note

This function is not available in Analogue mode.● Timer Programming can store up to 15 events.● Timer Programming reminder messages will remain displayed until one of the following occurs:●

You press the OK button to view the programme or the EXIT button to cancel the reminder.• The timer programming event that the reminder is set for ends.•

No other channel can be selected while Ext Rec. of Timer Programming is in progress.

●

When recording programmes, be sure to 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. 58) and the “Link Settings” (p. 30) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required. Also read the manual of the recorder.

Using TV Guide

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

Guide link programming is Timer Programming which is controlled by information from the TV Guide; if programme start and end times are changed by the broadcaster, the timer programming event will follow the change. A Split Programme programming is a Guide link programming which is interrupted by one or more other programmes. Note that Guide link programming (including Split Programme programming) only works reliably if correct information is received from broadcasters.

Timer Programming

Function Channel Name

Ext Rec.

Reminder

Ext Rec.

---

No.

1D Wed 28 Oct 20:00 20:30

BBC ONE DIY SOS

14DE4

The Bill

72 BBC 2W

<TIMER>

DDBBC ONE

Red Cap

---

Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:46

Date Start End

Guide

Wed 28 Oct 21:00 22 :30

Guide

Wed 28 Oct 22:45 23 :00

Thu 29 Oct 10: 30 11:30

S/P

(30 min.)

(90 min.)

(15 min.)

(60 min.)

--/-- --:-- --:-(--- min.)

(Timer Programming screen)

“Guide” is displayed if the timer is set from the TV Guide (Guide link programming)

“S/P” is displayed if the timer is set from the TV Guide and the programme is a Split Programme

Note

If you edit the start time or end time of a Guide link programming event by more than 10 minutes, it will no ● longer follow the broadcaster’s changes to the start or end time. The start and end times will become fixed.

●

Whilst making the Split Programme programming event for Ext Rec., you cannot record any channels between the interrupted programmes. The Split Programme programming event for Reminder will be cleared by pressing the OK button once to view.

●

The Split Programme programming event for Reminder will switch to the programmed channel by pressing ● the OK button even if it is between the interrupted programmes. The Split Programme programming does not work if the separated parts are broadcast on different channels.

●

“ ” or “ ” will be displayed in the TV Guide if Timer Programming is set as the Guide link programming.

Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:46

Wed 28 Oct

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

BBC ONE BBC THREE

BBC FOUR

BBC 2W

105

BBCi

719

BBC Radi

D Rugby 15 To 1 Sports

TV Guide

Search All Channels

Time:

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

Eastender DIY SOS Holiday News

Hot Wars Holiday Program

Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill

10 O’ clock News BBC Pepsi Char. Good bye

Panorama Spring watch Coast

I’m A Celebrity Pop Idol News

View details of the programme (DVB mode)

Select the programme View details

select

Press again to return to TV Guide.●

Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:46

Timer Programming

Wed 28 Oct 2009 DIY SOS BBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30, 30 min.

EXIT

RETURN

TV Guide

Details

Return to list

View advertisement

Enter your postcode when using this function for the first time

“Postcode” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p. 32) If you have already entered your postcode in “Auto Setup” - when first using the TV (p. 12), you do not have to enter it again. If you enter an incorrect postcode for your area, or no postcode is entered, advertisements may not be displayed correctly.

Display advertisement information

OPTION

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

RETURN

Note

Some advertisements are for future programmes. ●

In this case it is possible to use the Guide link programming 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.

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 “TEXT” in the information banner.●

1 BBC ONE Wales

Coronation Street 19:30 - 20:00

All DVB Channels

19:35

Select favourites

TEXT

For info press

Now

Information banner (p. 15)

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 DVB

DVB programmes have digital teletext services (MHEG).●

17:51 28 Feb

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT

ghi

STTL

INPUT

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Switch to Teletext

TEXT

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 ●

Basic

Viewing Teletext ●

Using TV Guide ●

PROGRAMME

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

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, it will be ignored and you will have to press the TEXT button again when the download is complete. While navigating digital teletext, you will find there is a short delay when ● moving between pages while the page downloads. There is often a prompt shown somewhere on the page (for example “Loading”) to let you know that this is happening.

Viewing Teletext

Analogue teletext

Analogue teletext services

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

What is FASTEXT mode?

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

What is List mode?

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

To change mode ■ “Teletext” in the Setup Menu (p. 31)

Select Analogue

ASPECT

OPTION

INPUT

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

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

TEXT

STTL

INDEX HOLD

Select the page

ghi

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

abc def

jkl

ghi

tuvpqrs

To adjust contrast ■

To return to TV ■

Reveal hidden data

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

red

To rehide ●

FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

green

Colour bar

mno

wxyz

down

green

red

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

yellow blue

As the blue bar is displayed

(press twice)

EXIT

red

(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)

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

HOLD

Stop automatic updating

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

HOLD

To resume ●

HOLD

INDEX

Return to the main index page

INDEX

Subtitles

View a favourite page stored

STTL

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

View in multi window

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

TEXT

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

Store frequently viewed pages

Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar

As page is displayed

To change stored pages■

Coloured button you want to change

Corresponding coloured button

Enter new page number

press and hold

The number changes to white.

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

press and hold

View sub page

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

Appears at top of the screen

To view specific sub page■

Enter the

blue

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

4-digit number

example: P6

mno

(List mode only)

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

Basic

Viewing Teletext ●

Watch TV while waiting for update

View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page

Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

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

yellow

Changes to TV screen temporarily

P108

(You cannot change the channel.)

Appears when updating is completed

View the updated page

yellow

+ 53 hidden pages