Panasonic Viera TH-L32X20M, Viera TH-L32X20X, Viera TH-L32X20R, Viera TH-L32X20T, VIERA TH-L42U20K Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

LCD TV

English

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. 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.

Model No.

TH-L32X20K TH-L32X20M TH-L32X20R TH-L32X20T TH-L32X20X

TQB4GC0399-3

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Enjoy rich multimedia

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link”

without complicated settings!

VCR

Amplifier with

Speaker System

DVD Recorder

DVD player /

Blu-ray Disc player

Set top box

Personal

computer

Camcorder

SD Card

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Operating

Instructions

EXIT

TEXT

F.P. INDEX

HOLD

PROGRAMME

REC

SURROUND

OPTION

RETURN

MUTE

RECALL

RGYB

POWER

OFF TIMER

ASPECT

INPUT

BasicAdvanced

Technical

Quick Start

Guide

Contents

Be sure to Read

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

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This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), which can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

Remote Control

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N2QAYB000370

N2QAYB000399

Batteries for the

Remote Control (2)

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R6 (AA)

Pedestal p. 6

Pedestal hole

cover sheet (only for TH-L32X20K, TH-L32X20T, TH-L32X20X)

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

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Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.

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Do not mix old and new batteries.

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Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).

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Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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Do not burn or breakup batteries. Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Standard accessories

Inserting and removing remote’s batteries

Pull open

Hook

Quick Start Guide

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

Basic Connection ······························· 8 Identifying Controls ····························10 Auto Tuning······································12

Basic Features

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Watching TV·····································13

Viewing Teletext ································16 Watching External inputs ····················18

Advanced Features

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How to Use Menu Functions ················20

Tuning and Editing Channels ···············26 Child Lock········································28 Input Labels ·····································29 Shipping Condition (Reset settings) ······30 How to Use VIERA TOOLS ·················31 Viewing from SD Card

(VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) ···················32

VIERA Link Functions ························34 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” ·············36 External Equipment ···························38

Caution

Technical

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Technical Information ·························40

Maintenance ····································46 FAQs ··············································47 Licence ···········································49 Specifications ···································50

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Mains plug types vary between countries.

Safety Precautions

Handling the mains plug and lead

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Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)

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Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

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Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)

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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!

Power source / Installation

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This TV is designed for :

• TH-L32X20K/T/X :

AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

• TH-L32X20M : AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

• TH-L32X20R :

AC Single 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

• Table-top use

Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture

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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 remove covers and NEVER modify the TV yourself

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Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside. (Highvoltage components may cause serious electrical shock.)

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

Do not insert foreign objects into the TV

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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

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The TV may fall off or tip over.

Use only the dedicated pedestals / mounting equipment

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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.

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Use approved pedestals (p. 6) / wall-hanging brackets (p. 7).

Do not allow children to handle SD Card

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As with any small object, SD Cards can be swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of children.

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

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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.

● TH-L32X20K/T/X : AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

● TH-L32X20M : AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

● TH-L32X20R : AC Single 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

Warning

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■

This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates

■

When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug

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Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.

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When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug

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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.

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Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat

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When using the pedestal, keep a space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set.

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In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it.

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Do not block the rear air vents

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

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Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel

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This may cause damage resulting in injury.

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Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones

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Irreversible damage can be caused.

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Auto power standby function

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If no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode.

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Keep the TV away from these types of equipment

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Electronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. Electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound.

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Equipment with an infrared sensor This TV also emits infrared rays. This may affect operation of other equipment.

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Transport only in upright position

(cm)

Minimum distance

10 10

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Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge of the base even if the TV swivels to the full rotation range.

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Do not place any objects or hands within the full rotation range.

Set the mark at the centre as illustrated, to have the swivel positioned at the centre of the rotation angle.

[View from the top]

Caution

Notes

Adjust the LCD panel to your desired angle

358 mm

230 mm

15°

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Assembly screws (4) Assembly screws (4) Bracket (1)

 TBL4GA3014

Base (1)

 TBL4GA0037

Accessories / Options

Do not use the pedestal for any other TV or displays.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Assembling the pedestal

Use the assembly screws to fasten the bracket to the base securely.

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Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

Foam mat or thick soft cloth

Securing the TV

Insert the bracket into the TV, and then fasten securely with the assembly screws .

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Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

Attaching the pedestal

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

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

Caution

Front

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Quick Start

Guide

Accessories / Options

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.

Wall-hanging bracket

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TY-WK3L2RW

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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.

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Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights, floodlights or halogen lights) which typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts.

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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.

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

Rear of the TV

Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

Depth of screw: minimum 10 mm, maximum 12 mm

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

200mm

[View from the side]

Optional accessories

Warning

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VIDEOVIDEO

LL L

AUDIO

B/CB

PR/C

RR R

AUDIO AUDIOCOMPONENT

VIDEO

PC AUDIO

via AV2

AV2 INAV1 IN

MONITOR OUT

If the antenna is placed in the wrong location, interference might happen.

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Mains plug types vary between countries.

Basic Connection

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

Mains lead

• TH-L32X20K/T/X : AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

• TH-L32X20M : AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

• TH-L32X20R : AC Single 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

Aerial

RF cable

Rear of the TV

TV only

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Do not put the RF cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise.

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Do not place the RF cable under the TV.

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To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an aerial, the correct cable (75  coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are required.

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If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall aerial socket and the TV.

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Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required.

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Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.

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VIERA Link connection p. 34

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Read the manual of the equipment, too.

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Another equipments connection p. 38, p. 39

Connecting aerial

Note

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VIDEOVIDEO

LL L

AUDIO

B/CB

PR/C

RR R

AUDIO AUDIOCOMPONENT

VIDEO

PC AUDIO

via AV2

AV2 INAV1 I N

MONITOR OUT

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Mains plug types vary between countries.

Quick Start

Guide

Basic Connection

• TH-L32X20K/T/X : AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

• TH-L32X20M : AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

• TH-L32X20R : AC Single 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

Rear of the TV

Aerial

Mains lead

RF cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

RCA cable

TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

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Identifying Controls

Remote control

EXIT

TEXT

F.P. INDEX

HOLD

PROGRAMME

REC

SURROUND

OPTION

RETURN

MUTE

RECALL

RGYB

POWER

OFF TIMER

ASPECT

INPUT

4 5

1 Standby On / Off switch

●

Switches TV On or Off standby

2 Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection

(p. 41)

3 Main Menu (p. 20)

●

Press to access Picture, Sound and Setup Menus

4 Aspect (p. 15)

●

Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list

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Also possible by pressing this button repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect

5 VIERA TOOLS (p. 31)

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Displays some special feature icons and accesses easily

6 VIERA Link (p. 34)

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Accesses VIERA Link Menu

7OK

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Confirms selections and choices

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Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change programme

8 Option Menu (p. 14)

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Easy setting for viewing and sound options

9 Teletext (p. 16)

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Switches to teletext mode

10 Viewing a favourite teletext channel

(p. 16)

11 Numeric buttons

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Changes channel and teletext pages

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When in Standby mode, switches TV On

12 Sound Mute

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Switches sound mute On or Off

13 Volume Up / Down 14 Input mode selection

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PC - switches to PC input mode

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TV - switches to TV mode (p. 13)

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AV - switches to AV input mode from Input

Selection list (p. 18)

15 Off Timer (p. 13)

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Sets the time the TV automatically turns off

16 Surround (p. 23)

●

Switches surrounding sound setting

17 Exit

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Returns to the normal viewing screen

18 SD Card (p. 32)

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Switches to SD Card viewing mode

19 Cursor buttons

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Makes selections and adjustments

20 Return

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Returns to the previous menu / page

21 Coloured buttons

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Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions

22 Hold

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Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode) (p. 16)

23 Index (p. 16)

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Returns to the teletext index page (teletext mode)

24 Programme Information (p. 14) 25 Channel Up / Down

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Selects channel in sequence

26 Connected equipment operations (p. 19)

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Identifying Controls

AV IN

AV 3 IN

HDMI

AUDIO

VIDEO

SD CARD

Select

EXIT Change RETURN

Page up

Page down

Sound Menu

1/2

Mode Music

Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm MPX

Off

Stereo

Quick Start

Guide

675

1 SD card slot 2 AV3 terminals 3 Headphone jack 4 HDMI3 terminal 5 Remote control signal receiver

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

6 C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking

System) sensor

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Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when “Eco Mode” in the Picture Menu is set to “On” (p. 22)

7 Power LED

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Standby: red On: green

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When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command.

8 Function Select

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Volume / Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass (“Music” or “Speech” mode in the Sound Menu) / Treble (“Music” or “Speech” mode in the Sound Menu) / Balance / “Auto Tuning” (p. 22 - 24)

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.

10 Changes the input mode 11 Mains power On / Off switch

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

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

Operation guide will help you.

Example (Sound Menu):

Using the On Screen Displays

How to use remote control

Open the Main Menu

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

Move the cursor / select the menu item Return to the previous menu

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

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

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RETURN

Channel Plan

Hong Kong

CIS/E.Europe

China

Asia/W.Europe

NZ/Indonesia

CATV/Other

Auto Tuning

Scan

120

CH2

EXIT

RETURN

OSD Language

English

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

Shop

You have selected shop mode

Automatic Demo

Off On

Auto Tuning

Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

Select “Home”

Select your language

Select your area

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You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or switch the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On)

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Auto Tuning 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.

select

set

Auto Tuning is complete

set

select

access

When selecting CATV/Other, press the OK button, and then select the Channel Plan from Indian CATV, South Africa, American System, American CATV or Japan.

Auto Tuning starts

Home : Recommended mode for viewing at home. Select “Home” for optimal picture / power

consumption. “Viewing Mode” is set as “Normal” (p. 22).

Shop : Demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV (for in-store display).

“Viewing Mode” is set as “Dynamic” (p. 22).

To return to viewing environment selection mode if you selected “Shop”

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To change viewing environment mode later on, reset all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.

“Shipping Condition” (p. 30)

Viewing environment mode

select

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HOLD

OPTION

ASPECT

POWER

OFF TIMER

RECALL

Basic

Auto Tuning

Watching TV

●

When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal.

Other useful functions

Turn power on

Select a channel

●

Mains power On / Off switch should be On (p. 11).

●

To select the two-digit channel number, e.g. 39

(in a short time)

●

If one-digit channel number

quickly changes the channel

●

Also possible to set the time from “Off timer” in the Setup Menu (p. 24)

●

To cancel Set to “0” or turn the TV off.

●

To display the remaining time Information banner (p. 14)

●

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

Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period of time (0 / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)

Press repeatedly until desired time appears.

down

Note

Off Timer

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CH07

5.5MHz

PAL

16:9

CH07

5.5MHz

PAL

16:9

OSD Language

English

Setup Menu

Tuning Menu

OSD Language

Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu

Off Timer Off Child Lock

Other Settings

Access

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

Other useful functions

Check or change the current programme status instantly

Channel Colour Set

Sets colour density

Picture Menu (p. 22)

Teletext Character Set

Sets the teletext language Setup Menu (p. 24)

MPX

Selects multiplex sound (if available)

Sound Menu (p. 23)

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode

Sound Menu (p. 23)

Watching TV

You can change language for on screen displays.

select

access

select

access

set

select

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To change

select

change

Display information banner

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Also appears when changing a channel

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Colour system will not be displayed if it is set to “Auto”.

Input mode

Channel number

Sound system

Colour system

Channel position

Aspect ratio

Audio mode (p. 41)

Sound mute On

Off Timer remaining time

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For settings p. 13

Teletext prompt is displayed if Teletext is available

Display information banner

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

Change OSD language

Note

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Aspect Selection

16:9

Just 4:3 4:3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3

14:9

Select

Change

EXIT

RETURN

Aspect Selection

16:9

Just 4:3 4:3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3

14:9

Basic

Watching TV

Other useful functions

Display Aspect Selection list

16:9 14:9

Just

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

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

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

4:3

4:3 Full Zoom1

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

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

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HD signal only

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

Zoom2

Zoom3

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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Only “16:9” and “4:3” are available in PC input mode.

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

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Not available in teletext mode.

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Aspect mode can be memorized separately for each SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.

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Aspect mode can be memorized for each input also.

store

select

While the list is displayed, select the mode

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

Change aspect ratio

Note

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode

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EXIT

F.P.

HOLD

TEXT

INDEX

RGY

Hold

INDEX

Reveal hidden data

Call up a favourite page

Viewing Teletext

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. 17)

Functions (Teletext mode)

Stop automatic updating

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

To resume

Return to the main index page View a favourite page stored



Call up the page stored on the blue button (List mode).



Factory setting is “P103”.

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

To rehide

Switch to Teletext

Select the page (up to page 899)

To change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 24)

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

down



Displays Index (content varies depending on the broadcasters)

17:51 28 Feb

Time / date

Current page number

Sub page number

Colour bar

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

To adjust contrast

(press three times)

As the blue bar is displayed

To return to TV

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Pressing this button while watching TV programme directly accesses to the favourite page stored in “blue”.

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