Panasonic TX32A400E Operating instructions

Model No.

TX-32A400E

Operating Instructions

LCD Television

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.

Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic

dealer for assistance.

English

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Notice for DVB functions

● This TV is designed to meet the standards (as of August, 2013) of DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264))

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

Consult your local dealer for availability of DVB-T 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 or DVB-C.

● Not all the features are available depending on the country, area, broadcaster, service provider.

● Not all CI modules work properly with this TV. Consult your service provider about the available CI module.

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

● Additional fees may be charged depending on the service provider.

● The compatibility with future services is not guaranteed.

● Check the latest information on the available services at the following website. (English only)

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

Enjoy your TV!

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Transport only in upright position

Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance

of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and

we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation

and/ or performance from usage of such other maker’s

peripheral devices.

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.

Contents

Be Sure to Read

Safety Precautions ................................................. 4

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options ...........................................6

Identifying Controls ...............................................9

Basic Connection ................................................. 11

Auto Setup ............................................................13

Basic Features

Watching TV .......................................................... 15

Using TV Guide.....................................................19

Viewing Teletext ................................................... 20

Watching External Inputs .................................... 22

How to Use Menu Functions ...............................23

Retuning from Setup Menu .................................29

Tuning and Editing Channels .............................. 31

Child Lock ............................................................. 35

Using Common Interface .....................................36

Shipping Condition ..............................................37

Updating the TV Software....................................38

Using Media Player ..............................................39

External Equipment .............................................46

Technical Information .......................................... 49

FAQs ...................................................................... 55

Maintenance .........................................................57

Licence .................................................................. 58

Specications ....................................................... 59

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Safety Precautions

Be Sure to Read

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

re.)

● Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

● 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 re or electrical shock.

● Do not damage the mains lead, damaged lead may cause re or electrical shock.

• Do not move the TV with the lead plugged into a 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 the plug.

• Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

• Ensure the TV does not crush the mains lead.

If you nd any

abnormality, remove the

mains plug immediately!

AC 220-240 V

50/60 Hz

Power source / Installation

● This TV is designed for:

• AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz

• Table-top use

Do not expose to rain or excessive

moisture

● To prevent damage which might result in electric

shock or re, do not expose this TV to rain or

excessive moisture.

● This TV must not be exposed to dripping or

splashing water and objects lled 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

● High voltage components may cause serious electrical

shock, do not remove the rear cover as live parts are

accessible when it is removed.

● There are no user serviceable parts inside.

● Have the TV checked, adjusted or repaired at your

local Panasonic dealer.

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable

surfaces, and ensure that the TV does not

hang over the edge of the base

● The TV may fall or tip over.

Do not expose the TV to direct sunlight and

other sources of heat

● Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other

sources of heat.

Do not place foreign objects inside the TV

● Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV

through the air vents as re or electric shock may

result.

To prevent the spread of

re, keep candles or other

open ames away from

this product at all times

Use only original dedicated base /

mounting equipment

● Using an unapproved base or other xtures may

make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to

ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform the

setup or installation.

● Use approved bases (p. 7) /

wall-hanging brackets (p. 6).

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Safety Precautions

Caution

When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug

● Cleaning an energised TV may cause electric shock.

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket

when the TV is not in use for a prolonged

period of time

● This TV will still consume some power even in the Off

mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected.

Do not expose your ears to excessive volume

from the headphones

● Irreversible damage can be caused.

Do not apply strong force or impact to the

display panel

● This may cause damage resulting in injury.

Do not block the rear air vents

● Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure

of electronic components.

● Ventilation should not be impeded by covering

the ventilation openings with items such as

newspapers, table cloths and curtains.

● We recommend that a gap of at least 10 cm is

left all around this TV even when placed inside a

cabinet or between shelves.

● When using the base, keep the space between

the TV and the surface where the TV is set.

● If base is not used, ensure the vents in the

bottom of the TV are not blocked.

Minimum distance

10

10 10 10

(cm)

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Accessories / Options

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Remote Control

● N2QAYB000816

MEDIA

PLAYER INPUT

TV AV

MENU TEXT STTL GUIDE

EXIT

OK

OPTION

BACK/

RETURN

ASPECT

MUTE

STILL

LAST VIEW

TV

jkl

tuv

abc

mno

wxyz

def

ghi

pqrs

Batteries for the Remote

Control (2)

● (R6AA)

(p. 8)

Base

(p. 7)

Mains Lead

(p. 11)

Assembly screw for

base (4)

(p. 7)

Operating Instructions Pan European Guarantee Card

M4 × 16 mm

● Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally.

● This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by

young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

Optional accessories

Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories.

For additional details, please read the manual of the optional accessories.

Wall-hanging bracket

Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket.

● Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

Depth of screw:

TX-32A400E

minimum 13 mm

maximum 17 mm

Diameter: M4

Screw for xing the TV onto the wall-hanging

bracket (not supplied with the TV)

(View from the side)

Rear of the TV

● Make sure that all screws are securely

tightened.

● TX-32A400E

a: 100 mm

b: 100 mm

Warning

● Always be sure to ask a qualied technician to carry out set up. Incorrect tting 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 xing wall brackets to the wall. Wall mounted equipment shall not be grounded by metal within 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 xed wall position when no longer in use.

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Accessories / Options

Quick Start Guide

Attaching / removing the base

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the base.

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

Caution

Do not use any base other than the one provided with this TV.

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

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

● If you use the base while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your local Panasonic dealer

immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

● If insufcient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the base 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 base 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.

When removing the base from the TV, do not remove the base by the methods other than the specied

procedure. (see below)

● Otherwise the TV and / or base may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Assembly screws for base (4) Base

M4 × 16 mm

1 Place the TV screen face-down on a cushioned, clean

surface to protect the screen from damages and

scratches.

2 Insert the base hook into the bottom hole of the TV.

● Please remove the mylar of base before installing.

3 Use the assembly screws for base to fasten the base

securely to the TV.

4 Please be sure to fasten assembly screws with screw

driver.

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Accessories / Options

Quick Start Guide

Installing / removing remote's batteries

1 Remove the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert two R6AA batteries (1.5V) according to “+” and

“-” polarity markings inside the battery compartment,

then close the battery compartment cover.

Pull open

Hook

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.

● Replace only with same or equivalent type. Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese

batteries).

● Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

● Do not burn or break up batteries.

● Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.

● Make sure you dispose of batteries correctly.

● Ensure batteries are replaced correctly, there is danger of explosion and re if battery is reversed.

● Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.

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Identifying Controls

Quick Start Guide

Identifying Controls

Remote Control

MEDIA

PLAYER INPUT

TV AV

MENU TEXT STTL GUIDE

EXIT

OK

OPTION

BACK/

RETURN

ASPECT

MUTE

STILL

LAST VIEW

TV

jkl

tuv

abc

mno

wxyz

def

ghi

pqrs

1

3

5

8

9

4

2

6

7

10

12

11

13

14

15

17

18

16

19

20

21

1 Standby On / Off switch

● Switches TV on or off standby.

● If you cannot turn the TV power on by pressing

button of the remote control, please press

(POWER) button on the bottom of the TV.

2 (p. 40)

● Switches to USB device viewing / listening mode.

3 (p. 23)

● Press to access [Picture], [Sound], [Timer], and

[Setup].

4 (p. 20)

● Switches to teletext mode.

5 (Information) (p. 16)

● Displays channel and programme information.

6 Cursor buttons

● Makes selections and adjustments.

7

● Conrms selections and choices.

● Press after selecting channel positions to quickly

change channel.

● Displays the Channel List.

8 (p. 17)

● Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.

9 Coloured buttons (red-green-yellow-blue)

● Used for the selection, navigation and operation of

various functions.

10 (Volume up / Volume down)

● Changes volume.

11 (p. 18)

● Changes aspect ratio.

12 Numeric buttons

● Changes channel and teletext pages.

● Sets characters.

● When in Standby mode, switches TV on.

13

● Freezes / unfreezes the picture. (p. 16)

● Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode).

(p. 20)

14 Input mode selection

● - Switches Antenna / Cable mode.

(p. 15)

● - Switches to AV input mode from

[Input Selection] list. (p. 22)

15

● Displays TV guide. (p. 19)

16 (p. 16)

● Displays subtitles.

17

● Returns to the normal viewing screen.

18

● Returns to the previous menu / page.

19 (Channel up / Channel down)

● Selects channel in sequence.

20

● Switches sound mute on or off.

21 (p. 17)

● Switches to previously viewed channel.

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Identifying Controls

Quick Start Guide

Indicator / Control panel

1 Remote control signal receiver

● Do not place any objects between the TV remote

control signal receiver and remote control.

4

2

1

5 7

63

Bottom side

2 Power indicator

Red: Standby

Green: On

● The LED blinks when the TV receives a command

from the remote control.

3 (POWER)

● Switches TV on or off.

● To completely turn off the TV, please remove the

mains lead from the wall socket.

4

● Selects an input source.

● Conrms and enters a selection on the On-Screen

Display Menu.

5

● Opens or closes the On-Screen Display Menu.

6

● Changes volume.

● Adjusts the value of the selected item on the

On-Screen Display Menu.

7

● Changes channels.

● Selects item on the On-Screen Display Menu.

Note

● If the TV is turned off by (POWER) button on the bottom of the TV, you cannot switch TV power on by button of

the remote control. Please press (POWER) button again on the bottom of the TV to turn the TV on.

Using the On-Screen Displays - Operation guide

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

 Operation guide  How to use remote control

Operation guide will help you to operate by using the

remote control.

Example: [Sound]

MENU

● Open the main menu

1/2

Mode

Sound

Bass

Treble

Balance

Headphone Volume

Surround

Auto Gain Control

Volume CorrectionVolume Correction

Preferred Audio 1 French

Speaker Distance to Wall

Music

0

20

O

0

Over 30cm

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Timer

Setup

Change

Select

RETURN

Page up

Page down

Operation guide

OK

● Move the cursor / select from a

range of options / select the menu

item (up and down only) / adjust

levels (left and right only)

OK

● Access the menu / store settings

after adjustments have been made

or options have been set

BACK/

RETURN

● Return to the previous menu

EXIT

● Exit the menu system and return to

the normal viewing screen

Auto power standby function

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

• [Off Timer] is active in the [Timer]. (p. 27)

• No operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby]. (p. 27)

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Basic Connection

Quick Start Guide

Basic Connection

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.

Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

Terminals

7

8

9

1

4

3

65

2

1 HDMI 2 (p. 12, 46)

2 DIGITAL AUDIO (p. 47)

3 AV 1 (SCART) (p. 12, 46)

4 AV 2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO)

(p. 46, 47)

5 HDMI 1 (ARC) (p. 12, 46)

6 Terrestrial terminal (see below)

7 CI slot (p. 36)

8 Headphone jack (p. 47)

9 USB port (p. 39)

Connections

Mains lead and aerial

Mains lead

RF cable

Insert the mains plug (supplied) rmly into

place.

● When disconnecting the mains lead,

be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug

at the socket outlet rst.

Terrestrial aerial

Cable

 Antenna, Cable

 Mains Lead

AC 220-240 V

50/60 Hz

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

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Basic Connection

Quick Start Guide

Note

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

● Do not place the Coaxial 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.

AV devices

 Player

TV

Player

HDMI cable

 DVD Recorder / VCR

TV

RF cable

Cable

SCART cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Terrestrial aerial

 DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV

RF cable

HDMI cable

SCART cable

DVD Recorder / VCR

Set top box

Terrestrial

aerial

Note

● Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

● Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor.

Otherwise, distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be interfered.

● When using a SCART or HDMI cable, use the fully wired one.

● Check the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

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Auto Setup

Quick Start Guide

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. 11, 12) 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.

TV

BACK/

RETURN

OK

1

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

● Takes a few seconds to be displayed.

● If the red LED shows on the TV, press the Standby On / Off

switch on the remote control.

2

Select the language

Sprache

Deutsch

Français

Italiano

Español

Português

Nederlands

English

Dansk

Еλληνικά

Svenska

Norsk

Suomi

Türkçe

Čeština

Slovenčina

Български

Magyar

Polski

Română

Hrvatski

Slovenščina

eesti keel

Srpski

Latviešu

Lietuvių

OK

select

store

3

Select your country

Country

Belgium

Others

Spain

Malta

Netherlands

Greece

Poland

Slovenia

Croatia

Italy

Andorra

Norway

Finland

Turkey

Czech

Hungary

Estonia

France

Portugal

Sweden

Denmark

Luxembourg

Slovakia

Lithuania

Romania

OK

select

access

● Depending on the country you select, select your Region or store the Child

Lock- PIN number (“0000” cannot be stored) by following the on screen

instructions.(Only for France, Italy and Belgium)

4

Select [Antenna] and start tuning

Auto Tuning

Antenna

Cable

OK

select

access

Auto Tuning starts

Automatic Channel Search

Status : Scanning...

Analogue : 1

Digital : 0

EXIT

RETURN

Scan 2%

● 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.

Auto Setup screen varies depending on the country you select.

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Auto Setup

Quick Start Guide

5

Select [Home]

Select [Home] viewing environment to use in your home environment.

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

OK

change

conrm

 [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] conrmation screen.

1 Return to viewing environment selection

screen

2 Select [Home]

Shop

You have selected shop mode

BACK/

RETURN

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

OK

change

conrm

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

[Shipping Condition]. [Shipping Condition] (p. 37)

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

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

● To check channel list at-a-glance “Using TV Guide” (p. 19)

● To edit or hide (skip) channels “Tuning and Editing Channels” (p. 31 - 34)

● To retune all channels “Retuning from Setup Menu” (p. 29)

● To add the available TV mode later [Scan] (p. 32)

● To initialise all settings [Shipping Condition] (p. 37)

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Watching TV

Basic Features

Watching TV

MEDIA

PLAYER INPUT

TV AV

MENU TEXT STTL GUIDE

EXIT

OK

OPTION

BACK/

RETURN

ASPECT

MUTE

STILL

LAST VIEW

TV

jkl

tuv

abc

mno

wxyz

def

ghi

pqrs

STILL

INPUT

TV

STTL

OK

ASPECT

LAST VIEW

TV

jkl

tuv

abc

mno

wxyz

def

ghi

pqrs

AV

Volume

1

Turn power on

2

Select the mode

TV

TV Selection

Antenna

Cable

● The selectable modes vary depending

on the stored channels (p. 13).

OK

select

change

● If [TV Selection] menu is not displayed,

press the TV button to switch the mode.

3

Select a channel

jkl

tuv

abc

mno

wxyz

def

ghi

pqrs

up

down

or

● To select a more than two-digit channel

position number, e.g. 399

def

wxyz wxyz

 To select from the Channel List

OK

select

watch

OK

Channel List - All

Nederland 1 HD1

Nederland 2 HD

2

HZN Barker 1

HZN Barker 2

3

4

RTL Lounge

5

TVE

6

Press OK

● To view the complete channel list (all channels)

(red)

● To view the list of analogue channel only

(yellow)

● To view the list of digital channel only

(green)

● To view the favourite channel list

(blue)

Note

● To watch pay-TV “Using Common Interface” (p. 36)

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Watching TV

Other useful functions

Display Information banner

Sound mute On

Subtitle service available

1 - 90

Off Timer remaining time

● For settings

(p. 17)

[Encrypted]

Scrambled programme

Teletext service available Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby Digital

audio track

Features available / Message meanings

1

ZDF

45

Info

1

5 3

2

4

Now

20:00 - 20:55

Coronation Street

9

20:35

6

● Also appears when changing a channel

Example : DVB

1 Channel position and name 4 Programme Start / Finish time (DVB)

Channel number, etc. (Analogue)

2 Encrypted channel 5 Progress time indicator of the

selected programme (DVB)

3 Programme 6 Current time

● To hide

EXIT

● Extra information (DVB)

Press twice

(Press again to hide the banner)

● To set display timeout

[Banner Display Timeout] (p. 28)

Display subtitles

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

STTL

● To change the language for DVB (if available) [Subtitle language] (p. 17)

Still

Freeze / unfreeze picture

STILL

Display the selectable settings for the current status

Check or change the current status instantly

OPTION

● To change

OK

select

change

[Multi Audio] (DVB)

Selects between alternative language

for sound tracks (if available)

● This setting is not memorised

and it will return to the default

setting once you exit the current

programme.

[Subtitle Language] (DVB)

Selects the language in which

subtitles should appear (if available)

[MPX] (Analogue mode)

Selects multiplex sound mode

(if available)

[Sound] (p. 25)

[Teletext Character Set]

Sets the teletext language font

(p. 28)

[Volume Correction]

Adjusts volume of individual channel or

input mode

Off Timer

Turn the TV to Standby mode automatically after a xed period.

You can set the [Off Timer] via the [Timer].

1 Display the menu

MENU

2 Select [Timer]

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Timer

OK

select

access

3 Select [Off Timer] and set the time in 15-minute increments

O Timer

O

15 minutes

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

75 minutes

90 minutes

OK

select

access

● To cancel, set to [Off] or turn the TV off.

● To conrm the remaining time “Display Information banner” (p. 16)

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

Last view

Switch to previously viewed channel easily.

LAST VIEW

● Press again to return to the present view.

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Watching TV

Display the selectable settings for the current status

Check or change the current status instantly

OPTION

● To change

OK

select

change

[Multi Audio] (DVB)

Selects between alternative language

for sound tracks (if available)

● This setting is not memorised

and it will return to the default

setting once you exit the current

programme.

[Subtitle Language] (DVB)

Selects the language in which

subtitles should appear (if available)

[MPX] (Analogue mode)

Selects multiplex sound mode

(if available)

[Sound] (p. 25)

[Teletext Character Set]

Sets the teletext language font

(p. 28)

[Volume Correction]

Adjusts volume of individual channel or

input mode

Off Timer

Turn the TV to Standby mode automatically after a xed period.

You can set the [Off Timer] via the [Timer].

1 Display the menu

MENU

2 Select [Timer]

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Timer

OK

select

access

3 Select [Off Timer] and set the time in 15-minute increments

O Timer

O

15 minutes

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

75 minutes

90 minutes

OK

select

access

● To cancel, set to [Off] or turn the TV off.

● To conrm the remaining time “Display Information banner” (p. 16)

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

Last view

Switch to previously viewed channel easily.

LAST VIEW

● Press again to return to the present view.

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Watching TV

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size)

ASPECT

Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect.

Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose

the aspect ratio automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal” (p. 49).

 If you would like to change the aspect ratio manually

1 Display [Aspect Selection] list 2 While the list is displayed,

select the mode

ASPECT

Aspect Selection

Auto

16:9

14:9

4:3 Full

4:3

Zoom2

Zoom3

Select

EXIT

RETURN

Change

Zoom1

OK

select

access

[Aspect Selection] list

● You can also change the mode

only using button.

ASPECT

(Press repeatedly until you

reach the desired mode)

[Auto]

The aspect ratio works automatically based on programmes signal format.

For details (p. 49)

[16:9]

Directly displays the image at 16:9

without distortion (anamorphic).

[4:3 Full]

Displays a 4:3 image enlarged

horizontally to t the screen.

● HD signal only

[14:9]

Displays the image at the standard

14:9 without distortion.

[Zoom 1]

Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image

without distortion.

[Just]

Displays a 4:3 image full-screen.

Stretching is only noticeable at the left

and right edges.

[Zoom 2]

Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic)

image full-screen without distortion.

[4:3]

Displays the image at the standard 4:3

without distortion.

[Zoom 3]

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

● Aspect is xed to [16:9] when [Viewing Mode] is set to [Game] in the [Picture]. (p. 24)

● Not available in teletext service.

19

Using TV Guide

TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast

and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters).

● This function varies depending on the country you select. (p. 13)

● DVB-T and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen. There will be no programme listings for

Analogue channels.

● When this TV is turned on for the rst time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time

before TV Guide is completely shown.

INPUT

TV

EXIT

OK

TV

GUIDE

1

Select the mode

(p. 15)

TV

2

View TV Guide

GUIDE

Example:

06/12/2011

8:00 9:00

Schleswig-Holst...

Haral... Rucksack artour Leben für 4... MDR...

buten un binnen... Hallo Niedersac... Das Beste aus E...

Hallo Niedersac... Das Beste aus E...

buten un binnen...

8:00 - 8:30 Schleswig-Holstein Magazin

NDR FS NDS

118 NDR FS HH

119 NDR FS SH

120 NDR FS MV

122 MDR Sachsen

123 MDR S-Anhalt

124 MDR Thüringen

TV Guide

Tuesday, 6-December-2011 13:10:28

Time:

NEWS

3

5

2

4

1

117 NDR FS NDS

1 Current date and time

2 TV Guide date

3 TV Guide time

4 Programme

5 Channel position and name

Note

● It may cause slow response, when press the UP/DOWN keys for TV

programme guide. This is due to programme data downloading.

 To return to TV

EXIT

 To view the next programme

select

OK

next programme

 To the previous day (DVB)

(red)

 To the next day (DVB)

(green)

 View details of the programme (DVB)

select

OK

(Press again to

return to TV Guide.)

 To change pages

up

down

 To view a channel list of the selected type lter

(blue)

Type Subtype

NEWS Detective

MOVIE Drama

(Type list)

OK

select type

Add / Remove

OK

select type

Add / Remove

Note

● You can select the type of list to display.

● When you highlight on [Type], the corresponding

Sub-Type will be shown.

● [Type] / [Subtype] are multi-selectable.

● You can press the up or down cursor button to change the

highlight bar to another “Type”.

● The “Subtypes” of the highlighted “Type” will be shown.

● You can press the right cursor button to change the highlight

bar to [Subtype] list.

● If Sub-type is focused, you can press the left cursor button to

return to the [Type] list.

20

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 appropriate 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

(blue) (red)

● To select among subject blocks

(green)

● To select next subject within the

subject block

(After the last subject, it moves to

the next subject block.)

(yellow)

MENU TEXT

EXIT

OK

TV

jkl

tuv

abc

mno

wxyz

def

ghi

pqrs

1

Switch to Teletext

TEXT

● Displays the index page (content varies

depending on the broadcasters)

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

17:51 28 Feb

Sub page number

Current page number

Time / date

Colour bar

2

Select the page

jkl

tuv

abc

mno

wxyz

def

ghi

pqrs

OK

up

down

or

Coloured button

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

 To return to TV

EXIT

Reveal hidden data STILL (Hold)

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

Stop automatic updating

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

MENU

(red)

● Press again to rehide.

STILL

● Press again to resume.

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