PANASONIC TX-PF50G10, TX-PF42G10, TX-PF46G10 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No. TX-PF42G10

TX-PF46G10
TX-PF50G10

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.
Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.

English

TQB0E0802U

Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-

2

Notice for DVB functions

Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where ●

DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital terrestrial broadcasting are
received or where DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC
are supplied.
Consult your local dealer with coverage areas or your cable provider to access.

DVB functions may not be available in some countries.

●

Some functions may not be available in some countries. ●
Some functions may not be available with some cable provider. ●
This TV has the capability for DVB specifications. But future DVB services cannot ●

be guaranteed.

(H.264)) digital cable services

Contents

media excitement

Enjoy rich multi-media

SD Card

Camcorder

Personal

computer

Amplifier with
Speaker system

VCR

DVD Recorder

DVD player

Set top box

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

Watching TV ● ···················································· 14
Using TV Guide ● ··············································· 18
Viewing Teletext ● ··············································· 20
Watching External inputs ● ································· 22
How to Use Menu Functions ● ··························· 24

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Quick Start Guide

Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.

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.

∗

Advanced Features

Retuning from Setup Menu ● ····························· 30
Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) ● ················ 32
Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue) ● ········ 34
Child Lock ● ························································ 36
Using Common Interface ● ································· 37
Shipping Condition ● ·········································· 38
Updating the TV Software ● ······························· 39
Input Labels ● ····················································· 40
How to Use VIERA TOOLS ● ····························· 41
Viewing from SD Card ● ····································· 42

(VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)
Displaying PC Screen on TV ● ··························· 45
Link Functions ● ················································ 46

(Q-Link / VIERA Link)
External Equipment ● ········································· 54

FAQs, etc.

Technical Information ● ······································ 56
FAQs

● ······························································· 61

● ·················································· 63

Specifications
Licence ● ···························································· 64

3

Safety Precautions

Warning

Handling the mains plug and lead

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause ●
fire.)
Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. ●
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 touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) ●
Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.) ●
Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.) ●

Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet. ●
Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object. ●
Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it. ●
Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead. ●
Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet. ●

If you find any
abnormality,
remove the mains plug
immediately!

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

Power source

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

Do not remove covers
NEVER modify the TV yourself

(High-voltage components may cause serious
electrical shock.)

●

Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are
accessible when it is removed. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.

●

Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your
local Panasonic dealer.

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 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 place foreign objects
inside the TV

Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through ●
the air vents (fire or electrical shock may result).

Do not place the TV on sloped
or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over. ●

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). ●

Do not allow children to handle
SD Card

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

4

Caution

When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug ■

Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. ●

When the TV is not going to be used for a long ■

period of time, remove the mains plug

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.

Transport only in upright position ■

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

Allow sufficient space around the TV for ■

radiated heat

Minimum distance

When using the pedestal, keep ●
the space between the bottom
of the TV and the surface

7

where the TV is set.
In case of using Wall-hanging ●
bracket, follow the manual of it.

10

10

10

(cm)

Notes

Do not block the rear air vents ■

Blocked ventilation by newspapers, ●
table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause
overheating, fire or electrical shock.

Do not expose your ears to ■

excessive volume from the
headphones

Irreversible damage can be caused. ●

The TV is heavy. Handle the TV ■

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

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. 61)

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).

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).

Auto power standby function ■

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 □

N2QAYB000354 ●

Operating Instructions □
Pan European Guarantee Card □

Batteries for the □

Remote Control (2)

R6 (UM3) ●

Cleaning cloth □

Clamper □

Mains Lead □

p. 8

Pedestal □

p. 7

p. 11

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 ●

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 the pedestal, 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.
To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall ●
position when it is no longer in use.

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-PF42G10)
THEL060N ●

TX-PF46G10

(

TX-PF50G10

)

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-PF42G10)
TBLA3679

TX-PF46G10

(

TX-PF50G10

L : TBLA3690 ●

(TX-PF42G10)
TBLA3680

TX-PF46G10

(

TX-PF50G10

L

R

D

Base

TBLX0099 ●
(TX-PF42G10)
TBLX0095 ●

)

TX-PF46G10

(

TX-PF50G10

)

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

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-PF42G10 ●
a: 520 mm / b: 354 mm / c: 15˚
TX-PF46G10, TX-PF50G10 ●
a: 528 mm / b: 407 mm / c: 10˚

Using the clamper

Rear of the TV

b

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.

(View from the top)

c

Attach the clamper ■ Bundle the cables ■

To remove from the TV:

hole

snaps

Insert the clamper
in a hole

Keep

pushing both
side snaps

hooks

Identifying Controls

TV

SD Card slot

(p. 42)

SD CARD

CI slot

(p. 37)

HDMI3 terminal

(p. 55)

Common
Interface

HDMI3

Mains power On / Off switch

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

To loosen:

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. 30 and p. 31)

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

8

PC terminal

(p. 55)

AV3 terminals

(p. 55)

Headphones jack

(p. 55)

Recording LED

PC

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.

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. 26)

Standby for Direct TV Recording: orange ●

Power LED

Standby: red ●
On: green
When using the remote control, indicates the TV

●

has received a command.

Identifying Controls

Remote Control

VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 42)

Switches to SD Card viewing mode

●

Standby On / Off switch

Switches TV On or Off standby ●

Aspect (p. 16)

Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection

●

list
Also possible by pressing this button

●

repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect

Main Menu (p. 24)

Press to access Picture, Sound and

●

Setup Menus

Channel / Programme Information (p. 15)

Displays channel and programme

●

information

VIERA Link Menu (p. 50)

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

ASPECT

n

i

L

A

R

E

I

V

OPTION

TEXT

MENU

k

R

E

I

V

STTL

A

INPUT

AVTV

DIRECT TV REC

N

EXIT

T

O

O

L

S

G

U

I

RETURN

INDEX HOLD

D

E

BACK/

Input mode selection

TV - switches DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue ●

mode (p. 14)

AV - switches to AV input mode from Input

●

Selection list (p. 22)

Direct TV Recording (p. 48 and p. 50)

Records programme immediately in

●

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

Normalise (p. 24)

Resets picture and sound settings to their

●

default levels

Exit

Returns to the normal viewing screen ●

VIERA TOOLS (p. 41)

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 ●

Quick Start Guide

Identifying Controls ●

Accessories / Options ●

Coloured buttons

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

Teletext (p. 20)

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 ●

Sound Mute

Switches sound mute On or Off ●

Volume Up / Down

REC

TV

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

TV

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 15) ●
Holds the current teletext page (teletext ●
mode) (p. 20)

Index (p. 21)

Returns to the teletext index page

●

(teletext mode)

Surround (p. 27)

Switches Surround sound

●

Channel Up / Down

Selects channel in sequence ●

Connected equipment operations

(p. 23 and p. 52)

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 aerial

Example 2
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Rear of the TV Rear of the TV

Cable Cable

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead
(supplied)

HDMI1

HDMI2

Terrestrial

RF cable

aerial

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead
(supplied)

HDMI1

HDMI2

Terrestrial

aerial

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

AUDIO

Y

IN

P

B

L

R

P

R

RGB
VIDEO

RGB
VIDEO

AV1 AV2

S VIDEO

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

AUDIO

IN

L

R

RGB

AV1 AV2

VIDEO

Y

P

B

P

R

Fully wired
SCART cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

RGB
VIDEO
S VIDEO

RF OUT

RF IN

RF cable

RF cable

10

Note

Connect to the TV’s AV1 / AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 48). ●
For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using ●
HDMI cable (p. 54).
Q-Link connection ● p. 46
VIERA Link connection ● p. 46 and p. 47
Read the manual of the equipment too. ●

Example 3
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

Rear of the TV

Quick Start Guide

Terrestrial

aerial

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead
(supplied)

Fully wired HDMI

compliant cable

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

COMPONENT

AUDIO

Y

IN

P

B

L

R

P

R

HDMI1

RGB
VIDEO

HDMI2

RGB
VIDEO

AV1 AV2

S VIDEO

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

Cable

RF cable

Basic Connection ●

Set top box

Fully wired
SCART cable

Fully wired
SCART cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF OUT

RF IN

RF cable

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 manual of the equipment.

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

Select the language

Menüsprache

Deutsch

English

Français

Italiano

Español

Português

Nederlands

Dansk

Svenska

Norsk
Suomi
Türkçe

Еλληνικά

Polski
čeština
Magyar

Slovenčina

Български

Românǎ

Srpski

Hrvatski

Slovenščina

Latviešu

eesti keel

Lietuvių

Select your country

Country

Germany

Austria

France

Italy

Spain

Portugal

Switzerland

Malta

Andorra Greece

Denmark

Sweden
Norway

Finland

Luxembourg

Belgium

Netherlands

Turkey

Hungary
Slovakia
Slovenia

Lithuania

Poland

Czech

Estonia

E.Eu

select

set

select

set

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT

MENU

R

E

I

V

STTL

INPUT

N

T

O

A

O

L

S

INDEX HOLD

AVTV

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

G

U

I

D

E

BACK/

RETURN

1

2

3

REC

TV

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

TV

4

Auto Setup starts

Auto Setup will start to search for TV ●
channels and store them.
The sorted channel order depends upon
the TV signal, the broadcasting system
and reception conditions.

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

0% 100%

Remote control unavailable

If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technology ●
(p. 48) compatible recorder is connected,
channel, language, country / region
settings are automatically downloaded to
the recorder.
If downloading has failed, you can ●
download later by the menu item.

“Download” (p. 28)

Select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

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”

select

set

(p. 32 - 35)

12

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
have been set

MENU

Open the main menu

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box - Operation guide ■

(example: Sound Menu)

Sound Menu 1/2

Mode Music

Bass

Treble

Balance

Headphone Volume

Surround Off

Volume Correction

Speaker Distance to Wall

MPX Stereo

Select

EXIT
Change
RETURN

Over 30cm

Stereo

Page up

Page down

0

0

0

11

0

Operation guide will help you.

Note

If tuning has failed ● “Auto Setup” (p. 30 and p. 31)
To initialize all settings ● “Shipping Condition” (p. 38)
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.

BACK/

RETURN

EXIT

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

Return to the previous menu

Exit the menu system and return to the
normal viewing screen

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup ●

Auto Setup varies depending on the country you select ■

Favourite Network Selection ●
(if you select “Sweden”)

Favourite Network Selection

Network Name

Please wait for 15 seconds.

set

select network

Analogue Auto Setup ● DVB-T Auto Setup ●

Auto Setup - DVB-T and Analogue

DVB-T Scan CH 5 69

Analogue Scan CH 2 CC 21 4199

This will take about 6 minutes.

CH Channel Name Type Quality

62 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
33 BBC1 Analogue

Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0

Searching

-

-

Analogue: 2

Region Selection ●
(if you select “Finland”)

Region Selection

Anjalankoski

if you select a country
except “Portugal”, “Poland”,

(

“Hungary” and “E.Eu”

Auto Setup - DVB-T and Analogue

DVB-T Scan CH 5 69

Analogue Scan CH 2 CC 21 4199
This will take about 6 minutes.

Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0

If you select “Shop” by mistake ■

Return to viewing environment selection by
pressing the RETURN button.

Automatic Demo

Off On

BACK/

RETURN

Helsinki

Turku

Eurajoki

Tampere

Lahti

Lapua

Jyväskylä

Mikkeli
Kuopio

Koli

Oulu

Rovaniemi

select region

set

CH Channel Name Type Quality

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

Searching

Analogue: 0

Select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

)

Search Mode ●

if you select

(

“Sweden” or “Finland”

Search Mode

All Channels Free Channels

)

select mode
set

DVB-C Auto Setup ●

if you select

(

“Sweden” or “Finland”

DVB-C Auto Setup

Scan 0% 100%

Analogue Scan 21 68

This will take about 3 minutes.

CH Channel Name Type Quality

372 CBBC Channel Free TV 10
372 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10
372 E4 Free TV 10

Free TV: 3 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0

Searching

)

Auto Setup is complete

If you set to “Off” or “On” in this menu the ●
TV will be in “Shop” viewing environment.
To return to “Home” viewing environment
initialise all settings by accessing
Shipping Condition.

“Shipping Condition” (p. 38)

select
set

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Watching TV

Turn power on

(Press for about 1 second)

Select the mode

TV

The selectable modes vary depending on the country you select (p. 12). ●
If “TV Selection” menu is not displayed, press the TV button to switch the ●
mode.

ASPECT

MENU

R

E

I

V

1

2

INPUT

TV

N

EXIT

T

O

A

O

L

S

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

TV Selection

DVB-C

DVB-T

Analogue

watch

select

OPTION

TEXT

STTL

REC

TV

BACK/

RETURN

INDEX

HOLD

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

TV

Volume

3

1 BBC ONE WALES

Coronation Street
20 : 00 - 20 : 55

All DVB-T Channels

20:35

Change category

For info press

Now

Information banner appears whenever you select a
channel

For details ● p. 15

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

Select a channel

up

down

To select from the Channel List ●

or

All DVB-T Channels

6

Cartoon Nwk

7

BBC Radio Wales

8

BBC Radio Cymru

1

BBC ONE Wales

2

BBC THREE

3

BBCi

4

CBBC Channel

To select a more than two-digit channel ●
position number, e.g. 399

select channel

watch

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Note

To watch pay-TV ●

“Using Common

Interface”
(p. 37)

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

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

watch

Possible to set display timeout in ●
“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 29).

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

Possible to confirm the TV Guide (EPG or Channel List) before changing channels.

This function may not be available in some countries.

●

Display TV Guide Select the channel

G

U

I

D

E

select

watch

Other useful functions

■

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Display Information banner

Display Information banner

Also appears when changing a channel ●

Channel position and name

Example (DVB):

1 ZDF

Programme

Programme Start / Finish time

Example (Analogue):

3 ITV

itv1
CH23

Encrypted

Channel number

To confirm another tuned ●
channel name

To watch the channel listed in the banner ●

Coronation Street
20 : 00 - 20 : 55

Radio

19:35

SubtitlesAD

All Analogue Channels

HOLD

Channel type (if it is Radio or Data channel)

Encrypted Dolby D +

Features available / Message meanings

For info press

Stereo 45

Category

To change the category ●

blue

Current time

20:35Radio

Now

All DVB-T Channels

Change category

For info press

45

Sound mute On

Bad signal

Poor TV signal quality

Encrypted

Scrambled programme

Dolby D +, Dolby D

Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby Digital audio track

Viewing

Watching TV ●

Information on the next programme ●

(DVB)

EXIT

To hide ●

Extra information ●
(DVB) (press again to hide the banner)

●

To set display timeout

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 29)

Subtitle service available

Teletext service available

Multiple audio available

Multiple video available

Stereo, Mono

Audio mode

1 - 90

Off Timer remaining time

For settings ● p. 17

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Watching TV

Other useful functions

■

Display subtitles

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

To change the language for DVB (if available) ●

STTL

“Preferred Subtitles” (p. 29)

Note

If you press the STTL button in Analogue mode, it switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page ●
(p. 21). Press the EXIT button to return to TV mode.

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size)

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. 56).

If you would like to change the aspect ratio manually ■

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

ASPECT

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ●

ASPECT

Aspect Selection list

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

Aspect selection

Auto

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

Select

Change

EXIT

RETURN

store

select

ASPECT

Auto

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

16:9 4:3 Full

p. 56

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

14:9 Zoom1

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

Just Zoom2

Displays a 4:3 image full-screen.
Stretching is only noticeable at the left
and right edges.

4:3 Zoom3

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

Note

Only “16:9” and “4:3 Full” are available in HD channels. ●
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. ●

Displays a 4:3 image enlarged
horizontally to fit the screen.

HD signal only

●

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

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).

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Other useful functions

■

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

To change ●

change
select

Teletext Character Set

Sets the teletext language

Check or change the current
programme status instantly

Multi Video (DVB mode)

Allows you to select the image (if available)

OPTION

Setup Menu (p. 29)

Multi Audio (DVB mode)
Allows you to select between alternative language for
sound tracks (if available)

Teletext Language (DVB mode)
Allows you to select between alternative language for
teletext (if available)

Sub Channel (DVB mode)
Allows you to select the multifeed programme - sub
channel (if available)

Subtitle Language (DVB mode)
Allows you to select the language in which subtitles

MPX (Analogue mode)

Sound Menu (p. 27)

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

should appear (if available)

Note

Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 26 - 29). ●

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. 15)

Setup Menu

Off Timer Off

Link Settings

Child Lock

DVB-T Tuning Menu

Language

Display Settings

Common Interface

System Menu

Other Settings

Viewing

set
select

Watching TV ●

Note

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

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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 function varies depending on the country you select (p. 12). ●
DVB-T and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen. ●
Analogue channels will be listed after DVB-T channels but there will be no programme listings. “D” means DVB-T
channel and “A” means Analogue channel.
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 the mode

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT STTL

MENU

INPUT

AV

TV

DIRECT TV REC

N

EXIT

RETURN

INDEX HOLD

BACK/

1

2

TV Guide
time

Example:

Wed 24/10/2007
10:46

Select channel

View

-24 hours +24 hours Prog.Type Category

Advertisement

p. 14

TV

View TV Guide

G

U

I

D

E

Current date and time

TV Guide date

TV Guide: Landscape

Wed 24th

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

1

D

7

D

14

D

70

D

72

D

105

D

719

D Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill

EXIT
Select programme
RETURN

19:30

Time: 20:00 20:30 21:00

Eastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap

BBC ONE
BBC THREE

Hot Wars Holiday Program

E4 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

OPTION

Landscape (Displays by channel)

Channel position and name

To change the layout (Landscape / Portrait) ●
view “Landscape” to see many channels
view “Portrait” to see one channel at a time

Programme

All Types All Channels

Info

GUIDE

Change display mode

Select Advert

Page up

Page down

Example:

Wed 24/10/2007
10:46

Select programme

View

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

G

U

I

D

E

TV Guide: Portrait

Wed 24th

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

To return to TV ■

EXIT

REC

TV

PROGRAMME

DVD/VCR

TV

To the previous day ■

(DVB mode)

red

To watch the programme ■

Select the programme or channel

select

watch

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

.
.
.
.
.

Categor y

Categor y

All Service s

All Channels

All Channels

All DVB-T Channels

All Analogue Channels

Free Channels

Pay Channels

TV

Radio

Favourites1

Favourites2

Favourites3

Favourites4

To the next day ■

(DVB mode)

green

To view details of the ■

programme (DVB mode)

Select the programme

select

Press again to ●
return to TV Guide.

(Type list)

select type

view

(Category list)

Only Analogue channels are listed

select category

view

To list favourite channels p. 33

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Depending on the country you select, this TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system in DVB-T or ■

Analogue mode

The postcode entry or update is required. Follow the message’s instructions.

Also possible to setup manually from the Setup Menu ●

“Update” / “Postcode” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p. 29)

Enter your postcode when using this function for the first time. If you enter an incorrect postcode for your ●

area, or no postcodes are entered, advertisement may not be displayed correctly.

OPTION

Display advertisement information

To change advertisements ●

or

BACK/

RETURN

To return to TV Guide ●

OPTION

To display the latest advertisement ● “Update” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p. 29)

Note

To update the information continuously, the TV must be left in Standby mode at night. ●

Depending on the country you select, TV Guide may not be supported ■

In this case, Channel List will appear.

All Analogue Channels

Cartoon Nwk

6

7

BBC Radio Wales

BBC Radio Cymru

8

1

BBC ONE Wales

BBC THREE

2

BBCi

3

CBBC Channel

4

select channel

watch

Viewing

Using TV Guide ●

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Viewing Teletext

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

What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode?

In FLOF 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 TOP mode? (in case of TOP text broadcasting)

TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide.

Fast overview of the teletext information available ●
Easy to use step-by-step selection of the topical subject ●
Page status information at the bottom of the screen ●

Available page up / down

To select among subject blocks

To select next subject within the subject block
(After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.)

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. 21)

To change mode ■ “Teletext” in the Setup Menu (p. 29)

AV

DIRECT TV REC

MENU

N

EXIT

ASPECT

1

red

green

blue

Switch to Teletext

TEXT

Displays the ●
index page
(content varies
depending on the
broadcasters)

yellow

Current
page
number

Sub page number

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

17:51 28 Feb

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

Time / date

OPTION

BACK/

RETURN

Select the page

2

TEXT STTL

Reveal hidden data

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

MENU

FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

MENU

INDEX HOLD

red

green

To adjust contrast ■

To return to TV ■

To rehide ●

Colour bar

up

green

or

down

MENU

red

or

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

yellow blue

As the blue bar is displayed

(Press three times)

EXIT

red

(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)

20

(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