Panasonic Viera TX-L42D25L Operating Instructions Manual

TQB0E0979

Operating Instructions

LCD Television

English

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Model No.

TX-L42D25L

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

Amplifier with

Speaker system

VCR

DVD Player

DVD Recorder

Enjoy rich multimedia

USB HDD

Notice for DVB functions

This TV is designed to meet the standards (current as of August, 2009) of DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC

(H.264)) digital terrestrial services, DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264))

digital cable services and DVB-S (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC

(H.264)) digital satellite services.

Consult your local dealer for availability of DVB-T or DVB-S services in your area. Consult your cable service provider for availability of DVB-C services with this TV.

This TV may not work correctly with the signal which does not meet the standards of DVB-T,

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DVB-C or DVB-S. Not all the features are available depending on the country, area, broadcaster, service ● provider and satellite. Not all CI modules work properly with this TV. Consult your service provider about the

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available CI module. This TV may not work correctly with CI module that is not approved by the service provider.

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Additional fees may be charged depending on the service provider.● This TV does not support digital teletext (MHEG) functions.● The compatibility with future DVB services is not guaranteed.● Check the latest information on the available services at the following website. (English only)

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http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

Basic AdvancedQuick Start Guide

Contents

Be Sure to Read

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

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options ● ·······························6 Identifying Controls

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Basic Connection

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Auto Setup

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Quick Start Guide

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Watching TV ● ························································· 16 Using TV Guide ● ···················································· 20 Viewing Teletext ● ···················································· 22 Watching External inputs ● ······································ 24 How to Use VIERA TOOLS ● ·································· 26 How to Use Menu Functions ● ································ 27

Basic

Advanced Features

Retuning from Setup Menu ● ·································· 34 Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB)

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Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue)

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············· 42 Timer Programming ● ·············································· 44 Child Lock

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Input Labels

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·························································· 47 Using Common Interface ● ······································ 48 Shipping Condition ● ··············································· 49 Updating the TV Software ● ···································· 50 Displaying PC Screen on TV ● ································ 51 Advanced Picture Settings ● ··································· 52 USB HDD Recording ● ············································ 54 Using Media Player ● ·············································· 58 Using Network Services

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(DLNA / VIERA CAST) Link Functions

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(Q-Link / VIERA Link) External Equipment ● ·············································· 84

Advanced

FAQs, etc.

Technical Information ● ··········································· 86 FAQs

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···································································· 91 Maintenance ● ························································· 93 Licence ● ································································· 94 Specifications ● ······················································· 94

FAQs, etc.

Camcorder

Personal computer

Set top box

SD Card

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.

The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this or any other device complies with applicable copyright legislation in your country. Please refer to that legislation for more information on the relevant laws and regulations involved or contact the owner of the rights in the content you wish to record or playback.

Safety Precautions

Warning

Mains plug and lead■

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

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

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

Do not damage the mains lead. ●

Do not place a heavy • object on the lead.

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

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

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

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This TV is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted

in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark

ASA

or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be removed and the mains plug cut off and disposed of safety. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off mains plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new mains plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: – The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: –

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your mains plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the Earth terminal of the three pin mains plug, marked with the letter E or the earth symbol . How to replace the fuse

For plug type shown in example 1:

Lift out the removable fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse, then refit securely into the mains plug (see example 1).

For plug type shown in example 2:

Lift open the fuse compartment, in the mains plug, with a screwdriver, and replace the fuse, then press the fuse cover down securely (see example 2).

Example 1

Example 2

Warning

Take care■

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

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

Do not expose the TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed ● to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.

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

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

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

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

Small object■

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

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

Caution

Ventilation■

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

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

Minimum distance

(cm)

Moving the TV■

Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables.

The TV is heavy. Move the TV with at least two people. Support as shown to ● avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling. Transport only in upright position.●

When not in use for a long time■

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

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

Excessive volume■

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

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote Control □

N2QAYB000504●

Batteries for the □

Remote Control (2)

R6 ● p. 8

Pedestal □

p. 7

Operating Instructions □ Product Registration Leaflet □

Optional accessories

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the manual of the optional accessories.

Wireless LAN Adaptor □

DY-WL10E-K●

Caution

To use the Wireless LAN Adaptor, an access point needs to be obtained.● It is recommended to use the Wireless LAN Adaptor with the extension cable.● To avoid malfunctions caused by radio wave interface, keep the TV away from ● the devices such as other wireless LAN devices, microwaves and the devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals when using the Wireless LAN Adaptor. Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available.● Additional information for Wireless LAN Adaptor and access point may be on ● the following web site. (English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/

Communication Camera □

TY-CC10W●

Caution

This camera can be used on VIERA CAST (p. 75).● Please also read the manual of the camera.● Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available. ● For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer.

Wall-hanging bracket □

TY-WK3L2RW●

The angle of wall-hanging bracket can be adjusted in “zero tilting (vertical)” and “5-degree tilting” for this TV.

(View from the side)

Rear of the TV

Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

200 mm

Depth of screw: minimum 10 mm, maximum 12 mm

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

Warning

Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the ● consumer. Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set up. Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage. Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty. When any optional accessories or wall hanging brackets are used, always ensure that the instructions ● provided are followed fully. Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights or halogen lights) which typically give ● off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts. 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.●

Accessories / Options ●

Quick Start Guide

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.

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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. ●

Assembly screw (4)

Assembly screw (4) Bracket

TKZX5255●

Base

TBLX0167●

M5 × 15

M4 × 12

Assembling the pedestal■

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

Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.● Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will ● strip the threads.

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.

Adjusting the panel to your desired angle

Do not place any objects within the full rotation ● range.

(View from the top)

15° 15°

Foam mat or thick soft cloth

EXIT

OPTION

TEXT

REC

PROGRAMME

STTL

INDEX HOLD

BACK/

RETURN

ASPECT

INPUT

LAST VIEW

DVD/VCR

AVTV

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

DIRECT TV REC

SD CARD

Installing / removing remote’s batteries■

Pull open

Hook

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

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. Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.●

Remote Control

Identifying Controls

Cursor buttons

Makes selections and adjustments●

Standby On / Off switch

Switches TV On or Off standby●

Sound Mute

Switches sound mute On or Off●

Aspect (p. 18)

Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection

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list Also possible by pressing this button

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repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect

Channel Up / Down

Selects channel in sequence●

Connected equipment operations

(p. 25, 56 and p. 82)

Teletext (p. 22)

Switches to teletext mode

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Confirms selections and choices● Press after selecting channel positions ● to quickly change channel Displays the Channel List

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Volume Up / Down

Channel / Programme Information (p. 17)

Displays channel and programme ● information

Index (p. 23)

Returns to the teletext index page ● (teletext mode)

Coloured buttons

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

Exit

Returns to the normal viewing screen●

Numeric buttons

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

VIERA Link Menu (p. 80)

Accesses VIERA Link Menu

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TV Guide (p. 20)

Displays TV Guide

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Option Menu (p. 19)

Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.

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Main Menu (p. 27)

Press to access Picture, Sound and

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Setup Menus

Subtitles (p. 18)

Displays subtitles

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Input mode selection

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

Analogue mode (p. 16)

AV - switches to AV input mode from Input

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Selection list (p. 24)

Media Player (p. 58)

Switches to SD Card and USB device

●

viewing / listening mode

Return

Returns to the previous menu / page●

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 17)● Holds the current teletext page (teletext ● mode) (p. 22)

VIERA CAST (p. 75)

Displays VIERA CAST home screen

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Direct TV Recording (p. 78 and p. 80)

Records programme immediately in

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

Last view (p. 19)

Switches to previously viewed channel or

●

input mode

VIERA TOOLS (p. 26)

Displays some special feature icons and

●

accesses easily

Identifying Controls ●

Quick Start Guide

Remote control signal receiver

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

USB 2 port (p. 14, 54, 58 and p.

67)

Function select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / ● Sharpness / Tint (NTSC signal) / Bass (“Music” or “Speech” mode in the Sound Menu) / Treble (“Music” or “Speech” mode in the Sound Menu) / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 34, 36 and p. 37)

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 (Press for about 1 second).

Changes the input mode

Mains power On / Off switch

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

CI slot (p. 48)

SD Card slot (p. 58)

HDMI4 terminal (p. 85)

AV3 terminals (p. 85)

Headphones jack (p. 85)

Power and Timer LED

Standby: red

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On: green Timer Programming On: orange Recording of Timer Programming, Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording is in progress: orange (flash) Standby with Timer Programming On, Direct TV Recording One Touch Recording: red with orange flash When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command.

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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. 28)

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

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

BACK/

RETURN

Return to the previous menu

Open the main menu

EXIT

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box - Operation guide■

Example (Sound Menu):

Select

EXIT Change RETURN

Page up

Page down

Sound Menu

1/2

Mode Music

Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume

OffSurround Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm MPX

Stereo

Operation guide will help you.

Auto power standby function ■

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

no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in Analogue TV mode• “Off Timer” is active in the Setup Menu (p. 19)• no operation is performed for the period selected in “Auto Standby” (p. 33)•

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

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Basic Connection

Cable

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 dish or aerial

TV only

Mains lead

RF cable

Terrestrial

aerial

Rear of the TV

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer.● Also please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details.● Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S channels ● p. 35

To loosen:●

Set the tip

in the hooks

Clamper■

Bundle the cables

Do not bundle the Satellite cable, 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.

Keep pushing

the knob

knob

hooks

Satellite cable

For digital satellite ● broadcasts

Satellite

dish

For digital cable, digital terrestrial ● and analogue broadcasts

snaps

Keep pushing

both side snaps

To remove from the TV

Insert the clamper in a hole

Attach the clamper:●

hole

Basic Connection ●

Quick Start Guide

RF OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

RF IN

Cable

Mains lead Mains lead

Fully wired SCART cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

Terrestrial

aerial

Terrestrial

aerial

Rear of the TV

RF cable

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

RF cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

Rear of the TV

Set top box

RF cable

Fully wired

SCART cable

Fully wired SCART cable

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

Note

Connect to the TV’s AV1 / AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 78).● For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4) by ● using HDMI cable (p. 84). Network connection

● p. 14 and p. 67

Q-Link connection ● p. 76 VIERA Link connection

● p. 76 and p. 77

Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

●

Cable

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

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tuvpqrs

wxyz

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

OSD Language

Deutsch Dansk Polski Srpski

English Svenska čeština Hrvatski

Français Norsk Magyar Slovenščina

Italiano Suomi Slovenčina Latviešu

Español Türkçe Български eesti keel

Português

Nederlands

Еλληνικά Românǎ Lietuvių

select

set

Select your country

Country

Germany Denmark Poland

Austria Sweden Czech France Norway Hungary

Italy Finland Slovakia

Spain Luxembourg Slovenia

Portugal

Switzerland

Malta

Andorra

Belgium Estonia

Netherlands Lithuania

Turkey Greece

Ireland

Others

select

set

Depending on the country you select, you ● may be required to select the Region. In this case, select your region.

Select the mode you want to tune

TV Signal Selection

DVB-C

DVB-S

DVB-T

Analogue

Start Auto Setup

DVB-T support for HD services

select

tune / skip tuning

: tune (the mode will be tuned and

searched for the available channels)

: skip tuning

“DVB-C” may not appear depending on the ● country you select (p. 95).

Select “Start Auto Setup”

TV Signal Selection

DVB-C

DVB-T

Analogue

Start Auto Setup

DVB-T support for HD services

DVB-S

select

access

Auto Setup starts

Auto Setup will start to search for TV ● channels and store them. The stored channels and sorted channel order vary depending on the country, area, broadcasting system and conditions of signal reception.

(continued to the next page)

Auto Setup ●

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup varies depending on the country you select.

DVB-S Search Mode

●

Search Mode

All Channels Free Channels

select mode set

DVB-S Satellite Search●

DVB-S Auto Setup

Analogue Scan 21 68

Searching Satellite

This will take up to 40 minutes.

Satellite

Analogue Scan 68

Progress

Checking LNB2

0% 100%

Press EXIT to skip Satellite installation

Astra 19.2°E

Satellite

Hot Bird 13°E

DVB-S Auto Setup●

DVB-S Auto Setup

Analogue Scan 21 68

No. Channel Name Type Quality

Searching

This will take about 30 minutes.

Satellite

Analogue Scan 68

Progress

Checking LNB1

0% 100%

Free TV: 3 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

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

DVB-C Network Settings● Enter the Home Frequency and Network ID specified by your cable provider. And then, select “Start Auto Setup”.

DVB-C Network Settings

Frequency Network ID 41001

Start Auto Setup

362 MHz

enter the frequency and network ID

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Depending on the country you select, “Auto” is displayed and you do not have to enter them. In this case, Home Frequency and Network ID will be set automatically.

select “Start Auto Setup”

access

DVB-C Auto Setup●

Progress

No.

0% 100%

1 CBBC Channel 2 BBC Radio Wales 3E4

Type Quality

Free TV 10 Free TV 10 Free TV 10

Channel Name

DVB-C Auto Setup

Searching

This will take about 3 minutes.

Free TV: 3 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

DVB-T Auto Setup●

DVB-T Auto Setup

CH Channel Name Type Quality

Searching

This will take about 3 minutes.

Free TV: 4

Progress CH 21 68

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

Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

Depending on the country you select, the channel selection screen will be displayed after DVB-T Auto Setup if multiple channels have the same logical channel number. Select your preferred channel or exit the screen for automatic selections.

Analogue Auto Setup●

Analogue Auto Setup

CH Channel Name

Searching

This will take about 3 minutes.

Analogue: 2

CH 1 H: 21 4199

CH 29

Scan

CH 33 BBC1

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

0% 100%

Remote control unavailable

If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technology (p. 78 and p. 79) ● 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. 30)

(continued to the next page)

Setup the wireless LAN connection

Setup the wireless LAN connection to enable the network service functions (p. 66). (If you do not wish to use wireless LAN connection or the network service functions, skip this step.)

To setup the wireless LAN connection, the Wireless LAN Adaptor (optional accessory) is required. For ● the information about the Wireless LAN Adaptor “Optional accessories” (p. 6) Confirm the encryption key, settings and positions of your access point before starting setup. For details,

●

read the manual of the access point.

Start wireless LAN connection setup?

Please connect the wireless LAN adaptor (DY-WL10) to a USB terminal.

Yes No

You can setup the wireless LAN connection later

“Network Setup” (p. 70) To skip this step ●

EXIT

or select “No”

connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor to the USB 1 or 2 port

Wireless LAN Adaptor (optional accessory)

Access point

Internet

environment

access

select “Yes”

Wireless LAN connection setup starts

Connection Type

Please select netwok connection type.

WPS(Push button)

Search for access point

Select the connection type

select

access

WPS(Push button)■

WPS(Push button)

1) Please press the ‘WPS’ buttton on the access point until its light flashes.

2) When light is flashing select ‘Connect’ on TV.

If you are unsure, please check the instruction manual of the access point.

Connect

Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes. And then, press the OK button to connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor and the access point.

Ensure that your access point supports WPS for this setup.● WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup●

Search for access point■

Access points found automatically are listed.

Available Access Points

Access Point A 11n(2.4GHz)

11n(5GHz)

SSIDNo. Wireless type Encrypt Reception

Access Point B

Access Point C 11n(5GHz)

Select your desired access point

select

access

: Encrypted access point

To search access points again ●

yellow

For the information of the ● highlighted access point

To set manually (p. 71) ●

red

Encryption Key Setting

Connection will be made with the following settings:SSID : Access Point A Authentication type : WPA-PSK Encryption type : TKIP

Please input the encryption key.

Encryption key

Access the encryption key input mode

If the selected access point is not encrypted, the confirmation screen will ● be displayed. It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

Access Point Settings

Encryption key

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

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

Enter the encryption key of the access point Set characters one by one Store

select

set

BACK/

RETURN

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.●

Access Point Settings

Encryption key is set to:XXXXXXXX

Select ‘Yes’ to confirm. Select ‘No’ to change.

Yes No

Select “Yes”

select set

To re-enter the encryption key, select “No”.●

If the connection has failed, check the encryption key, settings and positions of your access point. And ● then, follow the on screen instructions.

Exit to go to the next step

Auto Setup

(continued to the next page)

Auto Setup ●

Quick Start Guide

Select “Home”

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

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

set

select

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

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

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

You can return to viewing environment selection

●

screen at the stage of Shop confirmation screen and Automatic Demo Off / On selection screen.

Return to viewing environment selection

screen

Shop

You have selected shop mode

BACK/

RETURN

Automatic Demo

Off On

Select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

select set

Auto Setup is complete

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

“Shipping Condition” (p. 49)

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

To check channel list at-a-glance ●

“Using TV Guide” (p. 20)

To edit or hide (skip) channels ●

“Tuning and Editing Channels” (p. 38 - 43)

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

Note

If tuning has failed or to retune all channels ● “Auto Setup” (p. 34 - 37) To add the available TV mode later ● “Add TV Signal” (p. 31 and p. 32) To initialise all settings ● “Shipping Condition” (p. 49) To use a LAN cable instead of the Wireless LAN Adaptor ● p. 69 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.

If you connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor later on, the confirmation screen will be displayed for the setup.

To setup the Wireless LAN connection ● p. 70 and p. 71

Wireless LAN adaptor connection

Wireless LAN adaptor connected, do you want to set it up? No - Exit

Current network type : Wireless

Yes No

EXIT

OPTION

STTL

HOLD

ASPECT

INPUT

LAST VIEW

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Watching TV

Select a channel using Information banner ■ (p. 17)

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. 32).

Select a channel using TV Guide ■ (p. 20)

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

Display TV Guide

Select the current programme or channel

Select “View” (DVB mode)

select

access

View

Das Erste 19:30- 20:00

Timer Programming

To use Timer Programming ● p. 21

select

watch

The postcode entry or update ● may be required depending on the country you select (p. 12). Follow the on screen instructions.

Turn power on

(Press for about 1 second)

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

Select the mode

TV Selection

DVB-C

DVB-S

DVB-T

Analogue

access

select

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

1 BBC ONE WALES

20:35

Coronation Street 20:00 - 20:55

Now

For info press

Change category

All DVB-T Channels

Information banner appears whenever you select a channel

For details ● p. 17

Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV button repeatedly on the ● remote control or side panel of the TV. (p. 9)

Select a channel

down

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

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

def

wxyz

To select from the Channel List■

All DVB-T Channels Sorting 123...

6 7 8

2 3 4

Cartoon Nwk BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru

BBC ONE Wales

BBC THREE BBCi CBBC Channel

watch

select channel

To change the category ●

red

To sort channel names in alphabetical order ●

blue

Note

To watch pay-TV ●

“Using Common Interface”

(p. 48)

Volume

Watching TV ●

Basic

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

HOLD

Display Information banner

1 ZDF

20:35Radio

Coronation Street

Now

For info press

Change category

All DVB-T Channels

Encrypted Dolby D +

20:00 - 20:55

Category

All Channels

Pay TV

Only Analogue channels are listed

(Category list)

select category

view

To return to TV ■

EXIT

Depending on ■ the country you select, you can select the TV Guide type

“Default Guide” in

“Display Settings”

(p. 32) If you select “Channel List”, the channel list will appear when the GUIDE button is pressed.

All DVB-T Channels Sorting 123...

6 7 8

2 3 4

Cartoon Nwk BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru

BBC ONE Wales

BBC THREE BBCi CBBC Channel

(Channel list)

select

channel

watch

Using TV Guide ●

Basic

View details of the programme (DVB mode)

Select the programme View details

Wed 28.10.2009 10:46

Timer Programming

RETURN

EXIT

Wed 28.10.2009 DIY SOS BBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30, 30 min.

TV Guide: Landscape

Return to list

Details

Press again to return ● to TV Guide.

select

Timer Programming (DVB mode)

Timer Programming is a timer to remind watching or record the programme to the external recorder or the USB HDD.

Select the forthcoming programme

select

set

Select the function (Ext Rec., USB HDD Rec. or Reminder)

LED

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

Timer Programming Wed 28.10.2009 10:46

1D BBC ONE

<TIMER>

Wed 28.10.2009 2 0:00 20 :30

Date Start End

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

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

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

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

(30 min.)

(--- min.)

---

Ext Rec.

---

Channel NameFunction No.

(Timer Programming screen)

select

store

Ext Rec. / USB HDD Rec.

: to record the programme to the external recorder (Ext Rec.) or the

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

Reminder : to remind watching the programme

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

To check / change / cancel a timer programming event■ “Timer Programming” (p. 45)

To return to TV Guide ■

BACK/

RETURN

If you select the current programme■

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

View

Das Erste 19:30- 20:00

Timer Programming

select access

Note

This function is not available in Analogue mode.● Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is received via the signal from the

●

broadcaster or service provider. No other channel can be selected while the recording of Timer Programming is in progress.● When recording programmes to the external recorder, be sure to make the proper settings on the recorder ● connected to the TV. If a compatible recorder with Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p. 78 and p. 79) and the “Link Settings” (p. 30) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required. Also read the manual of the recorder. When recording programmes to the USB HDD, be sure to register the USB HDD and enable it for recording in ● the “USB HDD Setup” (p. 54).

View advertisement

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 on screen instructions.

Also possible to setup manually from the Setup Menu ●

“Update” / “Postcode” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p. 33)

Enter your postcode when using this function for the first time. If you enter an incorrect postcode for your ● area, or no postcode is entered, advertisements may not be displayed correctly.

Display advertisement information

OPTION

To display the latest advertisement ●

“Update” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p. 33)

To change advertisements■ To return to TV Guide■

OPTION

BACK/

RETURN

Note

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

Other useful functions

■

EXIT

TEXT STTL

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

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

red

green

To select among subject blocks

blue

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

yellow

What is List mode?

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

To change mode■ “Teletext” in the Setup Menu (p. 32)

Switch to Teletext

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

17:51 28 Feb

Time / date

Sub page number

Colour bar

Current page number

TEXT

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

Select the page

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

down

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

red

green

yellow blue

To adjust contrast ■

(press three times)

As the blue bar is displayed

To return to TV ■

EXIT

Reveal hidden data

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

red

To rehide ●

red

FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)

green

(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

Viewing Teletext ●

Basic

INDEX

Return to the main index page

INDEX

Call up a favourite page

View a favourite page stored

STTL

Call up the page stored on the blue button (List mode).● Factory setting is “P888”.●

View in multi window

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

(press twice)

Select Picture and text On or Off

Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.●

Store frequently viewed pages

Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar

(List mode only)

As page is displayed

Corresponding coloured button

press and hold

The number changes to white.

To change stored pages■

Coloured button you want to change

Enter new page number

press and hold

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

View sub page

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

Appears at top of the screen

To view specific sub page■

blue

Enter the 4-digit number

example: P6

mno

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

Watch TV while waiting for update

View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page

Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

Changes to TV screen temporarily

View the updated page

yellow

P108

Appears when updating is completed

yellow

(You cannot change the channel.)

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

REC

PROGRAMME

INPUT

DVD/VCR

AVTV

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input.

To connect the equipment ● p. 10, 11 and p. 84

The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment.

Watching External inputs

Turn the TV on

When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 ■ (p. 11)

Receives input signals automatically when playback starts

Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.● This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 84).●

If input mode is not switched automatically■

Perform and

Check the setup of the equipment.●

Display the Input select menu

Select the input mode connected to the equipment

Input Selection

AV1

AV2/S

AV3 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 TV Media Server

select

watch

You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the ● side panel of the TV. Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected. You cannot select “Media Server” using the AV button on the side panel of the

●

TV. In order to switch between AV2 and AV2S, move the indicator by pressing left

●

and right cursor button. You can label or skip each input mode ● “Input Labels” (p. 47) Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed.

View

Displays the selected mode

Note

If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to “16:9”.● For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.●

To return to TV ■

Watching External inputs ●

Basic

Operating the equipment with the TV remote control

The equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control.

DVD/VCR

Selection Switch for operating the connected equipment

Select “DVD/VCR” to operate Panasonic DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or VCR

“How to change the code for the type of the equipment” (see below)

Select “TV” to use USB HDD Recording, Media Player or VIERA Link

“USB HDD Recording” (p. 56) “Media Player” (p. 62) “VIERA Link Control” (p. 82)

Standby

Set to Standby mode / Turn on

Play

Playback videocassette / DVD / video content

Stop

Stop the operations

Rewind / Skip / Search

VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD / video content: Skip to the previous track or title

(not available for the operation of USB HDD Recording) Press and hold to search backward

Fast-forward / Skip / Search

VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward DVD / video content: Skip to the next track or title

(not available for the operation of USB HDD Recording) Press and hold to search forward

Pause

Pause / Resume DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed

PROGRAMME

Channel Up / Down

Select channel

REC

Record

Start recording

How to change the code for the type of the equipment

■

Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code. Please change the code according to the equipment you want to operate.

Set the position to “DVD/VCR”

DVD/VCR

Press and hold during the following operations

Enter the appropriate code, see table below

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Press

Type of the equipment Code

DVD Recorder, DVD Player 70 (default)

Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 71

VCR 72

Note

Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.● The codes may be reset to default values if batteries are replaced.● Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models.●

EXIT

How to Use VIERA TOOLS

You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.

To return to TV

■

EXIT

Display icons of the feature

Select a feature

VIERA Link Control

access

select

Follow the operations of each feature

VIERA Link Control● “VIERA Link Control” (p. 82)

When two or more compatible equipment are connected, a selection screen will be displayed. Please select the correct description and access.

Photo● “Photo mode” (p. 60)

When two or more available devices are connected, a selection screen will be displayed. Please select the correct description and access.

Video● “Video mode” (p. 62)

When two or more available devices are connected, a selection screen will be displayed. Please select the correct description and access.

Music● “Music mode” (p. 65)

When two or more available devices are connected, a selection screen will be displayed. Please select the correct description and access.

VIERA CAST

● “VIERA CAST™” (p. 75)

Media Server● “Using DLNA® features” (p. 72)

Note

If the selected feature is not available, the demonstration to explain how to use it ● can be displayed. Press the OK button to view the demonstration after selecting the unavailable feature.

How to Use Menu Functions ●

How to Use VIERA TOOLS ●

Basic

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

How to Use Menu Functions

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.

Display the menu

Displays the functions that can be set ● (varies according to the input signal)

Select the menu

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

(example: Picture Menu)

access

select

Select the item

Picture Menu

1/2

Viewing Mode Dynamic

Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Vivid Colour Eco Mode

Warm Off Off

(example: Picture Menu)

select

Adjust or select

Picture Menu

1/2

Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Vivid Colour

Warm Off

OffEco Mode

(example: Picture Menu)

change

store or access

( Required by

some functions)

To return to TV ■ at any time

EXIT

To return to ■ the previous screen

BACK/

RETURN

To change ■ menu pages

down

Choose from among ■ alternatives

To reset the settings

■

To reset the picture settings only●

“Reset to Defaults” in the

Picture Menu (p. 28)

To reset the sound settings only●

“Reset to Defaults” in the

Sound Menu (p. 30)

To initialise all settings●

“Shipping Condition” in the

Setup Menu (p. 33)

Colour Balance

Normal

Changed

Number and positions of alternatives

Adjust using the slide bar■

Sharpness 5

Moved

Go to the next screen■

Child Lock Access

Displays the next screen

Enter characters by free input menu■

You can enter names or numbers freely for some items.

User input

Name

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

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

Set characters one by one Store

set

select

BACK/

RETURN

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.●

“Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 88)

How to Use Menu Functions

Menu list■

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Picture

Viewing Mode

Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Game / Photo / Professional1 / Professional2)

In each Viewing Mode and input, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour, Eco Mode, P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement.

Set for each input signal.

●

Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a

bright room.

Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting

conditions.

Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room with the improved performance

of contrast, black and colour reproduction True Cinema: Precisely reproduces the original quality of the image without any revision. Game : Fast response signal specifically to provide suitable images for playing

games

Not valid on TV mode

●

A continuous record of time spent using Game mode can be displayed ● in the top right of the screen.

“Playing Time Display” (p. 32)

Photo :

Set “Reversal Film” to “On” to provide the suitable image quality for photos

For HDMI input, Media Player and Network service operations●

Professional 1 / 2

: Allows you to set the professional picture settings in “Advanced Settings”,

“Lock Settings” and “Copy Adjustment”

p. 52

This mode is available only when “Advance(isfccc)” in the Setup Menu

●

is set to “On”. Not valid on VIERA CAST

●

If the certified professional dealer sets these modes, “Professional1” ● and “Professional2” may be displayed as “isf Day” and “isf Night”.

Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness

Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference

Tint

With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste

For NTSC signal reception only

●

Colour Balance

Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture (Cool / Normal / Warm)

Not valid when “Viewing Mode” is set to “True Cinema”, “Professional1” or

●

“Professional2“.

Vivid Colour

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On)

Not valid on PC signal.

●

Not valid when “Viewing Mode” is set to “Professional1” or “Professional2“.●

Reversal Film

Provides the picture effect such as the reversal film (Off / On)

This function is available when “Viewing Mode” is set to “Photo”.

●

Eco Mode

Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions (Off / On)

P-NR

Picture Noise Reduction Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the contoured parts of a picture (Off / Min / Mid / Max)

Not valid on PC signal.

●

Not valid when “Viewing Mode” is set to “Professional1” or “Professional2“.●

3D-COMB

Makes still or slow moving pictures look more vivid (Off / On)

Occasionally, whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen.

●

Set to “On” to display sharper and more accurate colours. For PAL or NTSC signal reception only

●

Not valid on RGB, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI and Media Player●

Panel

Turns the screen off when you select “Off” (Off / On)

The sound is active even if the screen turns off.

●

Press any buttons to turn the screen on.● This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to a sound ● without watching the TV screen.

Reset to Defaults

Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Viewing Mode of the selected input to the default settings

How to Use Menu Functions ●

Basic

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Sound

Mode

Selects the basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User)

The selected mode affects all input signals.

●

Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc.

In Music and Speech modes, you can adjust “Bass” and “Treble” settings, and those

●

settings will be stored for each mode.

User: Adjusts the sounds manually by using the equalizer to suit your favourite sound quality.

For the User mode, “Equalizer” will appear on the Sound Menu instead of “Bass” and ● “Treble”. Select the “Equalizer” and adjust the frequency. “Equalizer” (below)

Bass

Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output

Treble

Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output

Equalizer

Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality

This function is available when “Mode” is set to “User”.

●

Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor button.● If you want to enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. If you ● want to enhance the treble sound, raise the level of the higher frequency. To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings, select the “Reset to

●

Defaults” by using cursor button, and then press the OK button.

Balance

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers

Headphone Volume

Adjusts the volume of the headphones

Surround

Surround sound settings (Off / V-Audio / V-Audio Surround / V-Audio ProSurround) V-Audio: Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial

effects

V-Audio Surround: Provides a dynamic enhancer of width and depth to simulate

improved spatial effects

V-Audio ProSurround

: Provides a more progressive enhancer and reverberation to

simulate improved spatial effects.

Volume Correction

Adjusts the volume of individual channel or input mode

Speaker Distance to Wall

Adjusts the low frequency sound (Over 30cm / Up to 30cm)

If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, “Over 30cm” is recommended.

●

If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, “Up to 30cm” is recommended.

●

MPX

Selects multiplex sound mode (if available)

Normally: Stereo

●

Stereo signal cannot be received: Mono● M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted● Analogue mode only●

Audio Preference

Selects the initial setting for audio tracks (Auto / MPEG) Auto : Automatically selects the audio tracks if programme has more than two tracks.

The priority is given in the following order - Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, MPEG.

MPEG : The priority is given to MPEG as long as the programme contains MPEG audio.

Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are the methods of coding digital signals developed by

●

Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2ch) audio, these signals can be multi-channel audio. HE-AAC is a perceptual coding method used to compress digital audio for efficient ● storage and transmission. MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the smaller size

●

without any considerable loss of audio quality. Dolby Digital Plus and HE-AAC are the technologies for HD (High definition) programmes.

●

DVB mode only●

A different menu will be displayed when “Advance(isfccc)” in the Setup Menu is set to “On” or in the mode of PC ● input, Media Player or Network service operations. (p. 51 - 53, 59 - 65 and p. 74) Only available items can be selected.●

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