Panasonic VIERA TH-P42X14A, VIERA TH-P50X14A Operating Instructions Manual

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.

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No. TH-P42X14A

TH-P50X14A

English

TQB3DC0002

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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-

Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated Digital TV tuner
Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal
Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link”
without complicated settings!

Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
TH-P42X14A Declaration of Conformity No. 6353, 7 January 2009
TH-P50X14A Declaration of Conformity No. 6354, 7 January 2009

Notice about Digital TV Functions

The MPEG-4 AVC feature was designed to specifications as we know them today. This
specification may be subject to future changes beyond our control that may not guarantee
the decoding of such services.

February 2009

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BasicAdvancedTechnical

Quick Start

Guide

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media excitement

Enjoy rich multimedia

SD Card

Camcorder

Personal

computer

Set top box

DVD player

DVD Recorder

VCR

Contents

Be Sure to Read

Safety Precautions ······································· 4
(Warning / Important Installation Notices)

Maintenance ················································· 6
Licence ························································· 6

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Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options ···································7

Identifying Controls ·······································9

Basic Connection ·······································11

Auto Tuning ················································12

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Basic Features

Watching TV ··············································· 14
Using TV Guide ·········································· 17
Viewing Teletext ·········································· 18
Watching Videos and DVDs ······················· 20

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Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions ······················ 22
(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Input Labels ················································ 26
Digital TV Settings ······································ 27
Editing Channels ······································· 28
Tuning Channels ········································ 30
Restore Settings (Shipping Condition) ······· 32
Displaying PC Screen on TV ······················ 33
HDMI Functions ·········································· 34
Viewing from SD Card

(VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) ··························· 35
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

TM

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VIERA Tools················································ 43
External Equipment ···································· 44

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Technical Features

Technical Information ································· 46
FAQs ·························································· 49
Specifications ············································· 51
WARRANTY ··············································· 52

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Amplifier with
Speaker System

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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.
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.

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AC 220 - 240 V
50 / 60 Hz

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

Power source

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

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Do not remove covers
NEVER modify the TV yourself

High-voltage components may cause serious
electrical shock.

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

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Keep liquids away from the TV

To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or
splashing.
Do not place containers with water (flower vase,
cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV, including on
shelves above, etc.

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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.

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Avoid exposing the TV to high
atmospheric moisture (such as tropical
rain) or night time dew condensation

This TV is designed and manufactured for indoor
use only.

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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.

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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. 8).

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Do not allow children to handle SD Card

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.

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Important Installation Notices

Install TV on a stable surface

If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling.
Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:

Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television.
Only using furniture that can safely support the television.
Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.
Not placing the television on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the
furniture and the television to a suitable support.
Not standing the televisions on cloth or other materials placed between the television and supporting furniture.
Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the television or its controls.

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 upward or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance

10

10

10 7

(cm)

When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the
TV and the surface where the TV is set.
In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it.

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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.

Display panel is made of glass. Do not apply strong force or impact to the display
panel.

This may cause damage resulting in injury.

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

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Auto power standby function

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

Keep the TV away from these types of equipment

Electronic equipment
In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. Electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound.
Equipment with an infrared sensor
This TV also emits infrared rays. This may affect operation of other equipment.

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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

Programme number and other logos
Image displayed in “4:3” mode
Video game
Computer image

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To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no
operations are performed. (p. 49)

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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

Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard object.
Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances.
This may degrade surface quality.

Cabinet, Pedestal

Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.
Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent.
Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.

Caution

Take care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent. A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.
Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances.
This may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint.
Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.

Mains plug

Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.

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Licence

DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996).
VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
SDHC Logo is a trademark.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully
respected.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a
consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video
that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from
a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

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Maintenance Licence

Accessories / Options

Quick Start

Guide

7

Accessories / Options

Caution

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.

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote Control

N2QAYB000352

REC

TV

AV

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Batteries for the

Remote Control (2)

R6 (AA)●

Pedestal

p. 8

Fall-prevention parts

p. 9

Cleaning cloth

Mains Lead

p. 11

Operating Instructions

with Warranty statement

Standard accessories

Installing remote’s batteries

1

Pull open

Hook

2

Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)

Close

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.

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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 wall-hanging
bracket, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV
from falling off.
Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to
impact or other forces may cause product damage.

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Accessories / Options

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.

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Assembly screw (4)

(silver)

XYN5+F18FN●

Assembly screw (4)

(black)

THEL064N●

Pole (2)

L:TBL3DA3008
R:TBL3DA3007

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Base

TBL3DX0014 (TH-P42X14A)
TBL3DX0016 (TH-P50X14A)

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M5 × 18 M5 × 25

L

R

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.

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A

R

D

L

Front

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.

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B

D

View from the bottom

Arrow mark

Hole for pedestal installation

Accessories / Options

Identifying Controls

Quick Start

Guide

9

Identifying Controls

TV

PC terminal

AV4 terminals

Headphone

jack

SD card slot

Function Select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness /
Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) /
Bass / Treble / Balance / “Digital TV Auto
Tuning” or “Analogue TV Auto Tuning”
(p. 24 - 25)

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Change the channel up/down. When
a function is displayed, press up/down
to adjust the setting of the selected
function. When in standby mode,
switches TV on.

Change the input mode

Preventing the TV from falling over

This TV could fall over if it's pushed, pulled or knocked down.
We therefore recommend the TV is secured to the base as illustrated.

This measure is designed to reduce the risk of injury from a falling TV. However, it cannot guarantee protection in
all cases.

Fall-prevention parts

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Securing to a base

Fix pedestal and base together with band.

Screw

Band

Wood screw

Clamp

This image is for illustrative purposes only.

Band Clamp Screw Wood screw

TKLA4301● TKL3DA0101●

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. 24)

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Mains power On / Off

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

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Remote control signal receiver

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

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Power LED

Standby: red
On: green
When using the remote control,
indicates the TV has received a command.

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EXIT

TEXT

STTL

INDEX

HOLD

PROGRAMME

REC

ASPECT

MENU

INPUT

TV

AV

OPTION

RETURN

MUTE

SURROUND

RGYB

POWER

POWER

OFF TIMER

10

Remote Control

Standby On / Off switch

Switches TV On or Off standby●

Surround (p. 24)

Switches surrounding sound setting

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Aspect (p. 16)

Changes aspect ratio from Aspect
Selection list
Also possible by pressing this button
repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect

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Channel Up / Down

Selects channel in sequence●

Teletext (p. 18)

Switches to teletext mode

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OK

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

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VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment
operations (p. 20)

Volume Up / Down

Index (p. 19)

Returns to the teletext index page
(teletext mode)

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Coloured buttons

Used for the selection, navigation and
operation of various functions

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Numeric buttons

Changes channel and teletext pages
When in Standby mode, switches TV On

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SD Card (p. 35)

Switches to SD Card viewing mode

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Sound Mute

Switches sound mute On or Off●

Subtitles (p. 14)

Displays subtitles

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Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 14)
Holds the current teletext page (teletext
mode) (p. 18)

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Main Menu (p. 22)

Press to access Picture, Sound and
Setup Menus

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Channel / Programme Information

(p. 15)

Displays channel and programme
information

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VIERA TOOLS (p. 43)

Displays functions of the linked
equipment and SD card

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Option Menu (p. 16)

Easy setting for sound options

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VIERA Link (p. 38)

Press to access VIERA Link Menu

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Identifying Controls

Cursor buttons

Makes selections and adjustments●

Exit

Returns to the normal viewing screen●

Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection

(p. 46)

Changes the sound track when more
than two choices are available
(Digital TV mode) (p. 16)

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Input mode selection

TV - switches Digital TV / Analogue TV

mode (p. 14)

AV - switches to AV input mode from

Input Selection list (p. 20)

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Off Timer (p. 15)

Turns the TV off automatically after a
fixed period of time

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Return

Returns to the previous menu●

Guide (p. 17)

Displays TV Guide

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Identifying Controls

Basic Connection

Quick Start

Guide

11

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

RF OUT

RF IN

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

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

Connecting aerial

TV only

Note

Do not put the RF cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise.
Do not place the RF cable under the TV.
To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and the correct
terminating plug are required.
If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall
Aerial socket and the TV.
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.
Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs
incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.
VIERA Link connection p. 38
Read the manual of the equipment too.

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Aerial

RF cable

Mains lead
(supplied)

AC 220 - 240 V,
50 / 60 Hz

Rear of the TV

Rear of the TV

Aerial

Mains lead (supplied)

RF cable

RF cable

RCA
cable

AC 220 - 240 V,
50 / 60 Hz

DVD Recorder or VCR

To remove from the TV:●

Push until both
side tabs click

Press both tabs
and pull on
mains connector
to release

tabs

Make sure that
the mains lead is
securely fixed.

PROGRAMME

INDEX

HOLD

STTL

TEXT

INPUT

ASPECT

TV

AV

REC

OPTION

MUTE

SURROUND

R G Y B

POWER

POWER

OFF TIMER

MENU

RETURN

EXIT

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Auto Tuning

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

1

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

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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2

Select your area

Select State / Territory

Northern Territory

Queensland

Victoria

New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory

Tasmania

South Australia

Western Australia

select

set

3

Select Auto Scan Type

Auto Scan Type

Digital TV Channels only

All Channels

select

4

Start Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning

This will take about 6 minutes.

EXIT

RETURN

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RF Ch Channel Name Type Quality

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

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Digital TV: 4 Analogue TV: 2

Searching

Analogue TV

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Analogue TV Scan CH 0

75

Digital TV Scan CH 6 69

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.

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Select the viewing environment

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

“Home” is the recommended mode for
viewing at home. Select “Home” for
optimal picture / power consumption.
“Shop” is for in-store display.
Home: “Viewing Mode” is set as
“Normal”. (p. 24)
Shop: “Viewing Mode” is set as
“Dynamic”. (p. 24)

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select

set

Auto Tuning is complete

If you select “Shop” by mistake

Return to the “Home” or “Shop”
Selection menu

Select “Home”

Automatic Demo

Off On

RETURN

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

Auto Tuning is complete

Once you press the OK button in this menu,
the TV is set to Shop mode.
Please reset all settings to set to “Home” mode.

“Shipping Condition” (p. 32)

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set

select

Auto Tuning

Quick Start

Guide

Using the On-Screen Displays

13

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

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

(example: Sound Menu)

Select

EXIT
Change
RETURN

Reset Sound Defaults

Reset

Mode Music

Bass

Treble

Balance

Headphone Volume

Surround Off

Volume Correction

Sound Menu

Speaker Distance to Wall

Over 30cm

+4

+4

0

0

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On-screen operation guide

How to use remote control

MENU

Open the Main Menu

Move the cursor / select the menu

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

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

RETURN

Return to the previous menu

EXIT

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

Note

To edit channels “Editing Channels” (p. 28)
If tuning has failed

“Tuning Channels” (p. 30)
To reset all settings “Shipping Condition” (p. 32)
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.

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AV

INDEX

TEXT

MUTE

SURROUND

R G Y

PROGRAMME

REC

POWER

RETURN

HOLD

STTL

ASPECT

OPTION

B

POWER

OFF TIMER

EXIT

TV

MENU

INPUT

Hold

HOLD

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Display / hide subtitles

(if available)

STTL

Display subtitles

14

Watching TV

Other useful functions

1

Turn power on

POWER

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

2

Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode

TV

Also possible to select the mode using the TV button
on the side panel of the TV. (p. 9)

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1 BBS

CH05 5.5MHz Coronation Street

Information banner appears
whenever you select a
channel

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Select a channel

up

down

or

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

(in a short time)

If one or two-digit channel number

quickly changes the

channel

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To select from the Channel List

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Cartoon Nwk

All Digital Channels

BBC Radio Wales
BBC Radio Cymru

BBC ONE Wales

BBC THREE
BBCi
CBBC Channel

6
7
8

1

2
3
4

Select

View

EXIT

RETURN

Page up

Page down

watch

select a channel

Select a channel using information banner (p. 15)

Possible to confirm the programme name before selecting channels.

Display information banner
if it is not displayed

While the banner is displayed,
select a channel

Possible to set display
timeout in “Banner Display
Timeout” (p. 25).

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select a channel

watch

Select a channel using TV Guide (Digital TV mode) (p. 17)

Possible to confirm the TV Guide (EPG) before selecting channels.

Display TV Guide Select a channel

select a channel

watch

Note

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

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Watching TV

Basic

Display information banner

Other useful functions

To confirm another tuned channel name●

To watch the programme listed in the
banner

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To select a favourite list (Digital TV mode)●

B

To hide●

EXIT

Information on the next programme
(Digital TV mode)

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To set display timeout

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 25)

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Extra information
(press again to hide the banner)
(Digital TV mode)

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1 TEN Digital

Coronation Street

Bad signal

45

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Now

All Digital Channels

Select favourites

Rating: PG

10:30am

Software update

15

Display information banner

Also appears when changing channels●

Channel

(example)

Digital TV: Programme Start / Finish time
Analogue TV: Channel status

Programme name Current time

Features available / Message meanings

Sound mute On Bad signal Poor TV signal quality

(Digital TV mode)

Teletext service available

, I,

II

,

Audio mode (p. 46)
(Analogue TV mode)

Encrypted

Scrambled programme
(Digital TV mode)

Multiple audio available
(Digital TV mode)

Rating: Rating information

(Digital TV mode) (p. 46)

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(Digital TV mode)

1 - 90 Off Timer remaining time

For settings see below

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Off Timer

To cancel Set to 0, set to “Off” or turn the TV off.
To display the remaining time Information banner
When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on screen.

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Select the region where you live to adjust the standard
time.

The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC
(Universal Time coordinated) formally known as
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

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Select time offset from the standard time for Summer
Time.

Normally select “Auto”.
If there is a gap between displayed time and actual
time, set this function.

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Region Standard time

Daylight Saving Time: Auto

(During Summer Time)

NSW / ACT

+10:00 +11:00

Victoria
Queensland +10:00
South Australia

+9:30 +10:30

Western Australia

+8:00 +9:00

Northern Territory

+9:30

Tasmania +10:00 +11:00

(Based on GMT)

These items can be set from “Other settings” in Setup Menu. (p. 23, 25)●

Adjust the standard time

Region Select

Adjust for Summer Time

Daylight Saving Time

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

OFF TIMER

Press repeatedly
to set the time

or

MENU

Setup Menu

VIERA Link Settings

Display Settings

System Menu

Off Timer

Other Settings

Digital TV Tuning Menu

Off

select

Select “Off Timer” and set the time

Other useful functions

ASPECT

Change the aspect ratio

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

ASPECT

Display Aspect Selection list

store

select

While the list is displayed, select the mode

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

ASPECT

Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode

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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.

Digital TV mode and HD
signal only

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

Zoom2

Zoom3

Displays a “16:9” letterbox
(anamorphic) image full­screen 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).

Note

Only “16:9” and “4:3 Full” are available in Digital TV mode.
Only “16:9” and “4:3” are available in PC mode.
Only “16:9” is available when “Viewing Mode” is set to “Game”.
Not available in teletext mode.
Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.
(except Digital TV mode)

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Select

Change

EXIT

RETURN

Aspect Selection

16:9

Just

14:9

4:3 Full

4:3

Zoom1
Zoom2
Zoom3

Aspect
Selection list

Change aspect ratio

16

Watching TV

OPTION

Check or change the current
programme status instantly

select

change

Change the settings

Note

Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 24 and p. 25).●

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

Audio selection (Digital TV mode)

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

MPX (Analogue TV mode)

Sound Menu (p. 24)

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode