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Panasonic TX-P55ST60E, TX-P50ST60E, TX-P42ST60E, TX-P65ST60E Operating Instructions

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TX-P42ST60E
TX-P50ST60E
TX-P55ST60E
TX-P65ST60E
HELP
English
Watching
my Home Screen
Basic
•Off Timer 20
External equipment
For best picture
For best audio
TV Guide
•Using TV Guide 37
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Teletext
3D
Tuning and editing channels
Internet service
Internet content
Network connections
Network settings
•Network Connection 62
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Home network
DLNA
Network connections
Network settings
•Network Connection 75
Photos
Videos
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Music
DIGA Recorder
Technical information
Media Player
Using Media Player
Photo mode
Video mode
Music mode
•Music Setup 110
Technical information
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Functions
APPS List
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
•Intelligent Auto Standby 123
Child Lock
•Using Child Lock 125
Data Service Application
Common Interface
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Shipping Condition
Updating the TV Software
Setting characters
Electronic Touch Pen
Keyboard / Gamepad
Settings
Setting menu
Picture
•Intelligent Frame Creation 139
•Copy Adjustment 144
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Sound
•Mode 144
Network
•Network Connection 149
Timer
Setup
•Data Service Application 157
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Support
FAQs
Maintenance
Information
Optional accessories
•Electronic Touch Pen 168
Licence
OK Letters enclosed in a box indicate remote control buttons.
Menu Letters in cyan indicate on-screen display items.
References in this eHELP
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The images shown in this eHELP are for illustrative purposes only.
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Watching

my Home Screen

Information

“my Home Screen” is a gateway to the TV, applications, and more.
It provides easy access to special features such as the Media Player, videos, games, communication tools, etc. as shown below (example).
HOME
OK
OK HOME
Home Screen
Selected content screen (TV, application, etc.)
Home Screen Selection
– Your preferred Home Screen can be selected or added.

How to use

Home Screen provides access to special features such as the Media Player, TV, internet content, data services, communication tools, etc.
1. Display Home Screen with HOME
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(Example)
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The last viewed Home Screen is displayed when the TV is turned on.
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Press again to select or add your preferred Home Screen layout.
Watching my Home Screen Settings
2. Select a feature with / / / and press OK to access
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To watch full-screen TV
1) Select the TV viewer with (Example)
2) Press OK to watch (Example)
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Also refer to Tutorial from the tool guide.
= Note =
/ / /
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To prevent panel “image retention”, the brightness of the screen is adjusted when no operation is performed on Home Screen. After a certain period of time, full-screen TV is displayed automatically.
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Settings

Select the setup menu from the tool guide on the top of the screen, or use coloured button to display the setup menu.
(Example)
■ Home Screen Selection
1. Display Home Screen Selection with HOME (Example)
2. Select the screen with
Full Screen TV:
Displays full-screen TV
TV Home Screen:
To make your TV experience more convenient and comfortable.
Lifestyle Screen:
Displays the TV with useful information and services for everyday life.
Info Screen:
Enjoy internet content while watching TV.
Add New Screen:
You can add a new screen to personalise.
/ and press OK to set
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■ Settings
You can customise any Home Screen. (For example, changing the wallpaper, renaming freely, editing applications, setting the screen launched when the TV is turned on, etc.)
1. Select Settings from the tool guide
2. Follow the on-screen instructions
■ Search
You can search the content from various features.
1. Select Search from the tool guide
2. Follow the on-screen instructions
= Note =
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To use this function fully, you need a broadband network environment. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
Internet service Network connections
Internet service Network settings
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Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you will not be able to use my Home Screen. You can update the software later manually.
Internet service Network settings Software Update

Basic

Basic connection

Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables.
■ Aerial
Terrestrial / cable terminal
RF cable
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Terrestrial aerial or cable
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For DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue
■ DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial / cable terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial aerial or cable
AV1 (SCART) terminal
SCART cable
– AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the
TV.
■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
HDMI terminal
HDMI cable
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Set top box
Satellite dish
AV1 (SCART) terminal
SCART cable
– AV1 (SCART) adaptor (supplied) is necessary when connecting to the
TV.
Terrestrial / cable terminal
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Terrestrial aerial or cable
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For VIERA Link connections
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
= Note =
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External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
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Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
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Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected.
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When using a SCART or HDMI cable, it is recommended to use fully wired one.
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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

Selecting channel

1. Display the TV Selection screen with TV
2. Select the mode with
DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue
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The selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored.
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You can also select the mode pressing TV repeatedly on the remote control or INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV.
/ and press OK to set
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If the TV Selection menu is not displayed, press TV to switch the mode.
3. Select a channel with Channel Up / Down or numeric buttons
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Press the numeric buttons to select a channel position with 2 or more­digit (e.g. 399, press
).
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■ To select a channel from the channel list
1. Display the channel list with OK
2. Select a channel from the list with
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To sort channel names in alphabetical order
(red)
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To change the category
(blue)
/ and press OK to watch
■ To select a channel using information banner
1. Display information banner with if it is not displayed
2. Select a channel with displayed
Watching Basic Information banner
/ and press OK to watch while the banner is
■ To select a channel using TV Guide
1. Display TV Guide with GUIDE
2. Select the current programme or channel with
OK to access
/ / / and press
– The current programme is displayed on the top left of the screen.
3. Press OK to exit TV Guide
Watching TV Guide Using TV Guide
■ To watch pay-TV
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For information of the encrypted channels
Functions Common Interface Using Common Interface
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Consult the operator / broadcaster or CI module manufacturer for more information and conditions of the services.

Information banner

Display information banner with .
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Also appears when changing a channel.
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(Example)
Channel position and name
Channel type (Radio, HDTV, etc.) / encrypted channel ( ) / TV mode ( ,
, )
Programme
Programme start / finish time (except Analogue)
Channel position, etc. (Analogue)
Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue)
Category
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To change the category (DVB)
1) Display the category list with
2) Select the category with
/ and press OK to change
(blue)
Current time
Features available / message meanings
:
Sound mute is on
Bad signal:
Poor quality TV signal
Dolby D+, Dolby D, HE-AAC:
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or HE-AAC audio track
:
Subtitle service available
:
Teletext service available
:
Multiple audio available
:
Multiple video available
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:
Multiple audio and video available
Stereo, Mono:
Audio mode
:
Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application) available
Functions Data Service Application Using Data Service Application
1 – 90:
Off Timer remaining time
Watching Basic Off Timer
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To confirm another tuned channel
/
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To watch the channel listed in the banner
OK
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Information on the next programme (DVB)
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To hide the banner
EXIT
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Extra information (DVB)
– Press again to hide the banner.
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To adjust banner timeout, set Banner Display Timeout.
Settings Setup Display Settings

Option Menu

Confirm or change the current status.
1. Display Option Menu with OPTION
2. Select one of the following items with
/ and press OK to access
Voice Guidance Settings / Multi Video / Multi Audio / Dual Audio / Sub Channel / Subtitle Language / Teletext Character Set / Teletext Language / MPX / Volume Correction
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The function items vary depending on the country you select.
3. Set with
/ / / and press OK to store
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Voice Guidance Settings
Guidance settings for visually impaired users
Settings Sound Voice Guidance Settings
Multi Video
Selects from a group of multiple videos (if available).
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This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
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For DVB mode
Multi Audio
Selects between alternative languages for sound tracks (if available).
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This setting is not memorised and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
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For DVB mode
Dual Audio
Selects stereo / monaural (if available).
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For DVB mode
Sub Channel
Selects the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available).
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For DVB mode
Subtitle Language
Selects the language for subtitles (if available).
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For DVB mode
Teletext Character Set
Sets the teletext language font.
Settings Setup Display Settings
Teletext Language
Selects between alternative languages for teletext (if available).
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For DVB mode
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MPX
Selects multiplex sound mode (if available).
Settings Sound Advanced settings
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For Analogue mode
Volume Correction
Adjusts the volume of each individual channel or input mode.

Subtitle

Display / hide subtitles (if available) with STTL.
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To select the preferred language for DVB subtitles (if available), set
Preferred Subtitles.
Settings Setup Language
= Note =
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Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images.
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If you press STTL in Analogue mode, the TV switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page. Press EXIT to return to TV mode.

Off Timer

Turn the TV Standby mode automatically after a fixed period.
1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Timer
3. Select the time in 15-minute increments with
Off Timer with / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to set
90 / 75 / 60 / 45 / 30 / 15 / Off (minutes)
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To cancel, set to Off or turn the TV off.
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The remaining time displays on the information banner.
Watching Basic Information banner
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When the remaining time is less than 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen.

Last view

Switch to a previously viewed channel or input mode easily with LAST VIEW.
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Press again to return to the current view.
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Watching less than 10 seconds is not reflected in the previously viewed channel or input mode.
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External equipment

External connection

These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment.
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For basic connection
Watching Basic Basic connection
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Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
■ HDMI equipment
HDMI terminal
Fully wired HDMI compliant cable
Recorder / Player / 3D compatible player / Set top box / Camcorder /
Amplifier with speaker system
= Note =
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For VIERA Link connections
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
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Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.
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■ AV devices
AV2 (COMPONENT) terminals
Component cables
DVD player
AV2 (VIDEO) terminals
Composite cables
Camcorder / Game equipment
■ USB devices
USB port
USB cable
Communication Camera
= Note =
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It is recommended to connect the devices to the TV’s USB ports directly.
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You cannot use two or more of the same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory.
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Use USB 1 port for connecting the Communication Camera.
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Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.
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You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.
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Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. (English only)
http://panasonic.net/viera/support
■ To listen with speakers
DIGITAL AUDIO
Optical digital audio cable
Amplifier with speaker system
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To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.
■ Headphones
Headphone jack
M3 stereo mini plug
Headphones
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To adjust volume, set Headphone Volume.
Settings Sound Volume settings

Watching external input

Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input.
1. Display the input selection menu with AV
2. Select the input mode connected to the equipment with
OK to watch (The selected mode is displayed on the top left of the screen)
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TV receives input signals automatically connecting with SCART when playback starts.
– Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.
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/ and press
– This function is also available for HDMI connections.
– When input mode is not switched automatically, perform as above or
check the setup of the equipment.
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You can also select the input pressing AV on the remote control or INPUT/OK/HOLD for MENU button on the control panel of the TV. Press repeatedly until the desired input is selected.
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To switch between COMPONENT and VIDEO in AV2, select with
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You can label or skip each input mode. Skipped inputs will not be
/ .
displayed when AV is pressed. (Input Labels)
Settings Setup Display Settings
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The remote control is capable of operating the contents or external equipment.
Watching External equipment Operating with TV’s remote control
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To return to TV mode
TV
= Note =
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If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set it to 16:9.
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For details, read the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.

Operating with TV’s remote control

You can operate the contents in Media Player / media server, recording functions or the connected equipment with the below buttons of this TV’s remote control.
:
Playback videocassette / DVD / video content
:
Stop the operations
:
Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
Skip to the previous track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)
:
Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse (VCR)
Search backward (DVD / video content)
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Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)
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Skip to the next track, title or chapter (DVD / video content)
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Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward (VCR)
Search forward (DVD / video content)
:
Pause / Resume
Press and hold to play at slow speed (DVD)
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Start recording (DVD Recorder / VCR)
■ How to change the code
Each Panasonic product has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the product for operation.
1. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations
2. Enter the appropriate code as follows with numeric buttons
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Codes for each product and features
70: DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player
71: Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre
72: VCR
73 (default):
Using in Media Player, DLNA features, product using in VIERA Link
3. Press
to change
= Note =
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Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.
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The codes may be reset to defaults if batteries are replaced.
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Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment.
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HDMI features

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.
HDMI-compatible equipment
with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
Watching External equipment External connection
: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
■ Applicable HDMI features
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Input audio signal:
2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
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Input video signal:
Matches the output setting of the digital equipment.
Watching External equipment Valid input signals
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VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)
Functions VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Summary of VIERA Link
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Content Type
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Deep Colour
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Audio Return Channel
– Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals
via an HDMI cable.
– For HDMI2 terminal
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3D
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x.v.Colour™
■ DVI connection
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable. When using the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (use AV2 audio terminals).
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Enquire HDMI adaptor cable at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
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Audio settings can be made on HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input in the Sound Menu.
Settings Sound Advanced settings
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If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.
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These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
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These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.
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Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals.
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This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

Terminal information

■ AV1 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO)
1 : Audio out (R) 2 : Audio in (R) 3 : Audio out (L) 4 : Audio earth 5 : Blue earth 6 : Audio in (L) 7 : Blue in 8 : Status CVBS 9 : Green earth 10: -­11 : Green in
12: -­13: Red earth 14: Earth 15: Red in 16: Status RGB 17: CVBS earth 18: RGB status earth 19: CVBS out (video) 20: CVBS in (video) 21: Socket Earth
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■ HDMI terminal
1 : TMDS Data2+
2 : TMDS Data2 Shield
3 : TMDSData2−
4 : TMDS Data1+
5 : TMDS Data1 Shield
6 : TMDSData1−
7 : TMDS Data0+
8 : TMDS Data0 Shield
9 : TMDSData0−
10: TMDS Clock+

Valid input signals

■ COMPONENT (Y, Pb, Pr), HDMI
Signal name COMPONENT HDMI
11 : TMDS Clock Shield
12: TMDSClock−
13: CEC
14: Utility
15: SCL
16: SDA
17: DDC/CEC Ground
18: +5V Power
19: Hot Plug Detect
525 (480) / 60i, 60p ○ ○
625 (576) / 50i, 50p ○ ○
750 (720) / 60p, 50p ○ ○
1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i ○ ○
1,125 (1,080) / 60p, 50p, 24p ○
○:Applicableinputsignal
= Note =
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Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
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The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
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For best picture

Viewing Mode

1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Picture
3. Select the mode with
Viewing Mode
(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Custom)
Selects your favourite picture mode for each input.
Dynamic:
Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room.
Normal:
Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.
Cinema:
Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction for watching movies in a darkened room.
True Cinema:
Reproduces the original image quality precisely without any revision.
Viewing Mode with / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to set
Custom:
Adjusts each menu item manually to suit your favourite picture quality.
In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint, Sharpness, Colour
Temperature, Vivid Colour, Ambient Sensor, Noise Reduction, MPEG Noise Reduction, Intelligent Frame Creation and 24p Smooth Film can be adjusted
and stored.
When in True Cinema or Custom mode, Advanced Settings can be adjusted additionally. The settings in True Cinema or Custom mode can be stored for each input.
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You can set Viewing Mode in 2D and 3D mode for each.

Ambient Sensor

1. Display the menu with MENU
2. Select Picture
3. Select On / Off with
Ambient Sensor with / and press OK to access
/ and press OK to set
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Ambient Sensor
(On / Off)
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Automatic Brightness Control function
Adjusts picture settings automatically depending on ambient lighting conditions.

Auto power standby function

The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions:
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Off Timer is active.
Watching Basic Off Timer
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No operation is performed for 4 hours while Auto Standby is set to On.
Settings Timer Auto Standby
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No signal is received and no operation is performed for 10 minutes while
No signal Power off is set to On.
Settings Timer No signal Power off

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size) with ASPECT.
■ To change the aspect ratio manually
1. Display Aspect Selection list with ASPECT
2. Select the mode with
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You can also change the mode pressing ASPECT.
(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode.)
Auto:
The best ratio is selected automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal”.
Watching For best picture Aspect Control Signal
16:9:
Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic).
14:9:
/ and press OK to set
Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion.
Just:
Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges.
4:3:
Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion.
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