Panasonic TXP42U30E Operating instructions

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TQB0E2136U
M odel No.
TX-P42U30E
TX-P50U30E
Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
T hank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain
them for future reference.
T he images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
Please refer to Pan Eu
ropean Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local
Panasonic dealer for assistance.
English
2
Notice for DVB functions
T his TV is designed to meet the standards (as of August, 2009) of DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital
terrestrial services and DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital cable services.
C onsult your local dealer for availability of DVB-T services in your area.
C onsult your cable service provider for availability of DVB-C services with this TV.
T his TV may not work correctly with the signal which does not meet the standards of DVB-T or DVB-C.
N ot all the features are available depending on the country, area, broadcaster and service provider.
N ot all CI modules work properly with this TV. Consult your service provider about the available CI module.
T his 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.
T he compatibility with future DVB services is not guaranteed.
C heck the latest information on the available services at the following website. (English only)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/
Experience an amazing level of multimedia
excitement
Enjoy rich multimedia
C amcorder
Amplifier with
Speaker system
VCR
DVD Player
Blu-ray Disc Player
DVD Recorder
Set top box
SD Card
3
Contents
Be Sure to Read
Safety Precautions····································································4
M aintenance ··············································································5
Quick Start Guide
Accessories / Options ······························································ 6
Identifying Controls ·································································8
B asic Connection ··································································· 10
Auto Setup ··············································································· 12
Enjoy your TV!
Basic Features
Watching TV ············································································14
U sing TV Guide ······································································· 18
V iewing Teletext ····································································· 21
Watching External Inputs ··················································· 23
H ow to Use VIERA TOOLS ··················································· 25
H ow to Use Menu Functions ············································· 26
Advanced Features
R etuning from Setup Menu ···············································34
Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) ·······························36
Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue)····················· 39
T imer Programming ····························································· 41
C hild Lock ·················································································43
I nput Labels ············································································· 45
U sing Common Interface ··················································· 46
Shipping Condition ······························································ 47
U pdating the TV Software ·················································· 48
U sing Media Player ·······························································
49
L ink Functions (Q-Link / VIERALink) ······························· 57
External Equipment ······························································ 66
FAQs, etc.
T echnical Information ·························································· 68
FAQs ···························································································72
Specifications ·········································································· 74
L icence ······················································································75
Do not display a still picture for a long time
T his 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
C hannel number and other logos
Image displayed in 4:3 mode
V ideo game
C omputer image
T o prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically
after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are
performed. (p.72)
T his 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.
ROVI CORPORATION AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT
IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM
SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+
SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL ROVI CORPORATION AND/
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS
REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS,
OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY
INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE
GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.
http://www.europe.guideplus.com/
Safety Precautions
4
Safety Precautions
Warning
Handling the mains plug and lead
I nsert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)
E nsure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
E nsure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.
A n apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.
D o not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)
D o not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.)
D o not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.)
D o not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.
D o not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.
D o not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.
D o not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead.
D o not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
If you find any abnormality,
remove the mains plug
immediately!
AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz
Power source
T his TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz.
Do not remove covers and NEVER modify
the TV yourself
D o not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible
when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts
inside. (High-voltage components may cause serious
electrical shock.)
H ave the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local
Panasonic dealer.
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 the spread
of fire, keep candles or
other open flames away
from this product at all
times
Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture
T o prevent damage which might result in electric shock
or fire, do not expose this TV to rain or excessive moisture.
This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing
water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must
not be placed on top of or above the TV.
Do not insert foreign objects into the TV
D o not allow any objects to drop into the TV through the
air vents. (Fire or electrical shock may result.)
Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable
surfaces, and ensure that the TV does not
hang over the edge of the base
T he TV may fall off or tip over.
Use only the dedicated pedestals /
mounting equipment
U sing an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may make
the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local
Panasonic dealer to perform setup.
U se approved pedestals (p.7) / wall-hanging brackets
(p.6).
Do not allow children to handle SD Card
A s 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.
Safety Precautions | Maintenance
5
Caution
When cleaning the TV, remove the mains
plug
Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.
When the TV is not going to be used for a
long period of time, remove the mains plug
T his 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
M inimum 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.
I n case of using
Wall-hanging bracket,
follow the manual of it.
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.
Do not apply strong force or impact to the
display panel
T his 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.
Maintenance
First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.
Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal
Regular care :
G ently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet,
or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or
fingerprints.
For stubborn dirt :
D ampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent
(1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then wring the cloth and
wipe the surface. Finally, wipe away all the moisture.
Caution
D o not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard. This may cause scratches on the surface.
T ake care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to water or detergent. A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.
T ake care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner or other volatile substances. This may degrade
surface quality or cause peeling of the paint.
T ake care not to tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard objects.
D o not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time. This may degrade
surface quality.
Mains plug
Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.
Quick Start Guide
Accessories / Options
6
Accessories / Options
Standard accessories
Remote Control
N2QAYB000487
TV
TV AV
jkl
ghi
mno
tuvpqrs
wxyz
abc def
Batteries for the
Remote Control (2)
R6
(see below)
Mains Lead
(p.11)
Pedestal
(p.7)
Operating Instructions Pan European Guarantee Card
Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally.
T his 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 nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please
refer to the manual of the optional accessories.
Wall-hanging bracket
TY-WK4P1RW
R ear of the TV
H oles for wall-hanging bracket installation
400 mm
Depth of screw : minimum 15 mm,
maximum 30 mm
Diameter : M8
300 mm
(View from the side)
Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket
( not supplied with the TV)
Warning
U sing other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal injury and
product damage. In order to maintain the units performance and safety,
be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed
contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your
warranty.
C arefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV
from falling off.
H andle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.
T ake care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before
hanging bracket.
T o prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use.
Installing / removing remotes batteries
1
Pull open
H ook
2
N ote the correct polarity
(+ or -)
Close
Caution
I ncorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.
D o not mix old and new batteries.
D o not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).
D o not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
D o not burn or breakup batteries.
B atteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
D o not disassemble or modify the remote control.
Quick Start Guide
Accessories / Options
7
Attaching / removing the pedestal
Warning
Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
O therwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Caution
Do not use any pedestal other than that provided with this TV.
O therwise 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.
When removing the pedestal from the TV, do not remove the pedestal by the methods other than the specified
procedure. (see below)
O therwise the TV and / or pedestal may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
A
Assembly screw (4)
( silver)
M5 × 20
B
Assembly screw (4)
( black)
M5 × 25
C
Pole
TBL5ZA3028
(TX-P42U30E)
TBL5ZA3066
(TX-P50U30E)
D
Base
TBL5ZX0030
(TX-P42U30E)
TBL5ZX0033
(TX-P50U30E)
1
Assembling the pedestal
U se the assembly screws
A
to fasten the
pole
C
to the base
D
securely.
M ake sure that the screws are securely
tightened.
F orcing the assembly screws the wrong
way will strip the threads.
A
D
C
Front
2
Securing the TV
U se the assembly screws
B
to fasten securely.
T ighten the four assembly screws loosely at first, then tighten
them firmly to fix securely.
C arry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.
D
B
H ole for pedestal
installation
(View from the bottom)
Arrow mark
Removing the pedestal from the TV
B e sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using the wall-hanging bracket or repacking the TV.
1 Remove the assembly screws
B
from the TV.
2 Pull out the pedestal from the TV.
3 Remove the assembly screws
A
from the pole.
Identifying Controls
Quick Start Guide
1
15
16
18
19
20
21
22
23
25
26
27
17
24
2
4
6
11
3
5
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
8
Identifying Controls
Remote Control
1
Standby On / Off switch
Switches TV On or Off standby
2
[ Media Player] (p.49)
Switches to SD Card viewing / listening mode
3
[Main Menu] (p.26)
Press to access Picture, Sound and Setup Menus
4
Aspect (p.17)
C hanges aspect ratio
5
Information (p.15)
D isplays channel and programme information
6
VIERATOOLS (p.25)
D isplays some special feature icons and accesses
easily
7
[VIERA Link Menu] (p.61)
8
OK
C onfirms selections and choices
Press after selecting channel positions to quickly
change channel
D isplays the Channel List
9
[Option Menu] (p.16)
E asy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.
10
Teletext (p.21)
Switches to teletext mode
11
Subtitles (p.15)
D isplays subtitles
12
Numeric buttons
C hanges channel and teletext pages
Sets characters
When in Standby mode, switches TV On (Press for
about 1 second)
13
Sound Mute
Switches sound mute On or Off
14
Volume Up / Down
15
Input mode selection
TV - switches DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue mode
(p.14)
AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Selection
list (p.23)
16
Direct TV Recording (p.59,61)
R ecords programme immediately in DVD Recorder /
VCR with Q-Link or VIERA Link connection
17
Normalise (p.26)
R esets picture and sound settings to their default
levels
18
Exit
R eturns to the normal viewing screen
19
TV Guide (p.18)
20
Cursor buttons
M akes selections and adjustments
21
Return
R eturns to the previous menu / page
22
Coloured buttons
(red-green-yellow-blue)
U sed for the selection, navigation and operation of
various functions
23
Hold
Freeze / unfreeze picture (p.16)
H olds the current teletext page (teletext mode)
(p.21)
24
Index (p.21)
R eturns to the teletext index page (teletext mode)
25
Last view (p.17)
Switches to previously viewed channel or input mode
26
Channel Up / Down
27
Connected equipment operations (p.24, 54, 64)
Identifying Controls
Quick Start Guide
9
T V
1
6
2
3
4
5
7
8 9 10
1
CI slot (p.46)
2
Function select
[Volume] / [Contrast] / [Brightness] / [Colour] /
[Sharpness] / [Tint] (NTSC signal) / [Bass]
/ [Treble]
/
[Balance] / [Auto Setup] (p.34, 35)
[Music] or [Speech] mode in the Sound Menu
3
C hannel Up / Down, Value change (when using the F
button), Switching the TV On (press either button for
about 1 second when in Standby mode)
4
Changes the input mode
5
SD Card slot (p.49)
6
Headphones jack (p.67)
7
Mains power On / Off switch
U se to switch the mains power.
If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode by the
remote control last time, the TV will be in Standby
mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On
/ Off switch.
8
Remote control signal receiver
D o not place any objects between the TV remote
control signal receiver and remote control.
9
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.27)
10
Power and Timer LED
Red : Standby
Green : On
Orange : Timer Programming On
Orange (flash) :
R ecording of Timer Programming or
DirectTVRecording in progress
Red with orange flash :
Standby with Timer Programming On or Direct
TV Recording
T he LED blinks when the TV receives a command
from the remote control.
Using the On Screen Displays - Operation guide
M any features available on this TV
can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.
Operation guide
O peration guide will help you to operate by using the
remote control.
Example : [Sound Menu]
Sound Menu
M ode
Music
Off
Off
Over 30cm
B ass
0
0
11
Treble
B alance
H eadphone Volume
Surround
Auto Gain Control
V olume Correction
Speaker Distance to Wall
1 /2
0
0
Select
EXIT
P age up
C hange
RETURN
P age down
O peration guide
How to use remote control
MENU
O pen the main menu
M ove the cursor / select the menu item
M ove 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
R eturn to the previous menu
EXIT
Exit the menu system and return to the normal
viewing screen
Auto power standby function
T he 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 Se
tup Menu (p.16)
no operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p.33)
T his function does not affect the recording of Timer Programming and Direct TV Recording.
Basic Connection
Quick Start Guide
10
Basic Connection
External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.
When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first.
Example 1
Example 2
Connecting aerial
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR
TV only
R ear of the TV
Cable
Terrestrial aerial
AC 220-240 V
50/60 Hz
M ains lead
(supplied)
RF cable
TV, DVD Recorder or VCR
RF IN
RF OUT
R ear of the TV
Cable
Terrestrial aerial
AC 220-240 V
50/60 Hz
M ains lead
(supplied)
RF cable
RF cable
DVD Recorder
or VCR
Fully wired
SCART cable
Note
C onnect to the TV’s AV1 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p.59).
F or HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2) by using HDMI cable (p.67).
Q-Link and VIERA Link connection (p. 57, 58)
P l ease also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
K eep 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.
Basic Connection
Quick Start Guide
11
Example 3
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
RF IN
RF OUT
R ear of the TV
Terrestrial aerial
M ains lead
(supplied)
AC 220-240 V
50/60 Hz
Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable
Fully wired
SCART cable
Fully wired
SCART cable
Set top box
DVD Recorder
or VCR
RF cable
RF cable
Cable
Mains Lead
Push until both side
tabs click
Make sure that the mains
lead is securely fixed.
To remove from the TV :
tabs
Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release
Auto Setup
Quick Start Guide
12
Auto Setup
Search and store TV channels automatically.
T hese steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.
Please complete connections (p.10, 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.
TV
1
Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On
T akes a few seconds to be displayed
If the red LED shows on the TV, press the Standby On / Off switch on
the remote control for about 1 second.
2
Select the language
Menüsprache
Deutsch D anskPolskiSrpski
E nglish Svenska č eština Hrvatski
Français N orsk Magyar Slovenščina
Italiano Suomi Slovenčina Latviešu
E spañol Türkçe Български eesti keel
P ortuguês Еλληνικά RonăLietuvių
N ederlands
select
set
3
Select your country
Country
G ermany D enmark Poland
Austria Sweden Czech
France N orway Hungary
I taly Finland Slovakia
Spain Luxembourg Slovenia
P ortugal Belgium
E stonia Switzerland Netherlands
L ithuania M alta Turkey
O thers A ndorra Greece
Croatia
select
set
D epending 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.
4
Select the mode you want to tune
D
A
TV Signal Selection
DVB-C
DVB-T
Analogue
Start Auto Setup
tune / skip tuning
select
: tune (search for the available channels)
: skip tuning
5
Select [Start Auto Setup]
D
A
TV Signal Selection
DVB-C
DVB-T
Analogue
Start Auto Setup
access
select
Auto Setup will start to search for TV channels and store them.
T he 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.
1 [DVB-C Network Settings]
D epending on the country you select, select your cable provider beforehand by
following the on screen instructions.
DVB-C Network Settings
Frequency
Auto
N etwork ID
Start Auto Se
tup
Auto
access
select
[Start Auto Setup]
jkl
ghi
mno
tuvpqrs
wxyz
abc def
N ormally set [Frequency] and [Network ID] to [Auto].
If [Auto] is not displayed or if necessary, enter [Frequency] and [Network ID] specified by
your cable provider with numeric buttons.
Auto Setup
Quick Start Guide
13
5
2 [DVB-C Auto Setup] 3 [DVB-T Auto Setup]
Searching
N o.
1
2
3
C hannel Name
CBBC Channel
BBC
Radio Wales
E4
Type
Free TV
Free TV
Free TV
Quality
100
100
100
Free TV: 3
Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0
DVB-C Auto Setup
Progress
T his will take about 3 minute
s.
0% 100%
Searching
CH
62
62
62
C hannel Name
CBBC Channel
BBC
Radio Wales
E4
Type
Free TV
Free TV
Free TV
Quality
100
100
100
Free TV: 4
Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0
DVB-T Auto Setup
Progress
T his will take about 3 minute
s.
CH 5 69
62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 100
D epending 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
.
4 [Analogue Auto Setup] 5 Preset Download
Searching
CH
CH 29
CH
33
C hannel Name
BBC1
A nalogue: 2
Analogue Auto Setup
T his will take about 3 minutes.
Scan
CH
2 CC 1 41 78
If Q-Link, VIERALink or similar technology (p.59, 60)
compatible recorder is connected, channel, language, country /
region settings are automatically downloaded to the recorder.
Sending Preset Data
Please wait!
0% 100%
R emot
e control unavailable
I f d ownloading has failed, you can download later through
the Setup Menu. [Download] (p.30)
6
Select [Home]
Select [Home] viewing environment to use in your home environment.
Please select your viewing environment.
H ome 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.
Y ou can return to viewing environment selection screen at the stage of Shop confirmation screen and Automatic
Demo Off / On selection screen.
1 Return to viewing environment selection
screen
2 Select [Home]
Please select your viewing environment.
H ome Shop
set
select
Shop
Y ou have selected shop mode
RETURN
Automatic Demo
Off O n
T o change viewing environment later on, you will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.
[Shipping Condition](p.47)
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.
T o check channel list at-a-glance “Using TV Guide” (p.18)
T o edit or hide (skip) channels Tuning and Editing Channels” (p.36 - 40)
T o retune all channels [Auto Setup](p.34, 35)
T o add the available TV mode later [Add TV Signal] (p.31, 32)
T o initialise all settings [Shipping Condition](p.47)
Watching TV
14
Watching TV
RETURN
DIRECT TV REC
N
AV
SD CARD
INDEX
TEXT
PROGRAMME
jkl
ghi
mno
tuvpqrs
wxyz
abc def
MENU
ASPECT
INPUT
TV
OPTION
HOLD
STTL
LAST VIEW
EXIT
V olume
1
Turn power on
Press for about 1 second
M ains power On / Off switch should be On. (p.9)
2
Select the mode
TV
T he selectable modes vary depending on the
stored channels (p.12).
TV Selection
DVB-C
DVB-T
A
nalogue
access
select
Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV
button repeatedly on the remote control or side
panel of the TV. (p.9)
1 BBC ONE WALES
20:35
Coronation Street
20:00 - 20:55
Now
All DVB-T Channels
Change category
For info press
I nformation banner (p.15)
If [TV Selection] menu is not displayed, press the
TV button to switch the mode.
3
Select a channel
u p
d own
or
jkl
ghi
mno
tuvpqrs
wxyz
abc def
T o select a more than two-digit channel position
number, e.g. 399
def
wxyz
wxyz
To select from the Channel List
All DVB-T Channels
C artoon Nwk
BBC Radio Wales
BBC Radio Cymru
BBC ONE Wales
BBC THREE
BBCi
CBBC
Channel
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
Sorting 123...
watch
select channel
T o sort channel names in
alphabetical order
(red)
T o change the category
(blue)
Select a channel using Information banner (p.15)
1 Display Information banner if it is not displayed 2 While the banner is displayed, select the channel
watch
select channel
Select a channel using TV Guide (p.18)
1 Display TV Guide
2 Select the current
programme or channel
select
access
3 Select [View] (DVB mode)
D as Erste
19:30- 20:00
V iew T imer P
rogramming
watch
select
T he postcode entry or update may be required depending on the country you select (p.12). Follow the on screen
instructions.
Note
T o watch pay-TV “Using Common Interface (p.46)
Watching TV
15
Other useful functions
Display Information banner
Display Information banner
Also appears when changing a channel
1 ZDF
Radio 20:35
Coronation Street
20:00 - 20:55
Now
All DVB-T Channels
Change category
For info press
45
Dolby D +
Encrypted
Example : DVB
1
2 3 4
5
6
7
1
C hannel position and name
5
Programme
2
C hannel type ([Radio], [Data], [HDTV], etc.)
6
Programme Start/Finish time (DVB)
3
Current time
C hannel number, etc. (Analogue)
4
C ategory
T o change the category (DVB)
7
Progress time indicator of the selected programme
(DVB)
(blue)
set
select
Features available / Message meanings
Sound mute On
Subtitle service available
Multiple audio and video available
[Bad signal]
P oor TV signal quality
T eletext service available
[Stereo], [Mono]
Audio mode
[Encrypted]
Scrambled programme
Multiple audio available
1 - 90
Off Timer remaining time
F or settings (p.16)
[Dolby D +], [Dolby D]
D olby Digital Plus or Dolby Digital
audio track
Multiple video available
T o confirm another tuned channel
name
T o watch the channel listed in the
banner
I nformation on the next programme
(DVB)
T o hide
Extra information (DVB)
T o set display timeout
EXIT
(Press again to hide the banner)
[Banner Display Timeout] (p.32)
Display subtitles
Display / hide subtitles (if available)
STTL
T o change the language for DVB (if available)
[Preferred Subtitles] (p.32)
Note
If you press the STTL button in Analogue mode, it switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page (p.21). Press the
EXIT button to return to TV mode.
Watching TV
16
Hold
Freeze / unfreeze picture
HOLD
Display the selectable settings for the current status
Check or change the current status instantly
OPTION
T o change
change
select
[Multi Video] (DVB mode)
Allows you to select the image (if
available)
T his setting is not memorized and it
will return to the default setting once
you exit the current programme.
[Multi Audio] (DVB mode)
Allows you to select between
alternative language for sound tracks
(if available)
T his setting is not memorized and it
will return to the default setting once
you exit the current programme.
[Dual Audio] (DVB mode)
Allows you to select stereo / monaural
(if available)
[Sub Channel] (DVB mode)
Allows you to select the multifeed
programme - sub channel (if available)
[Subtitle Language] (DVB mode)
Allows you to select the language
in which subtitles should appear (if
available)
[Teletext Character Set]
Sets the teletext language
[Setup Menu] (p.32)
[Teletext Language] (DVB mode)
Allows you to select between
alternative language for teletext (if
available)
[MPX] (Analogue mode)
Selects multiplex sound mode (if
available)
[Sound Menu] (p.29)
[Volume Correction]
Adjusts volume of individual channel or
input mode
Off Timer
Turn the TV to Standby mode automatically after a fixed period
1 Display the menu
MENU
2 Select [Setup]
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Setup
access
select
3 Select [Off Timer] and set the time
Setup Menu
1 /2
T imer Programming
Off Timer
Eco Navigation
L ink S
ettings
C hild Lock
DVB-T Tuning Menu
L anguage
D isplay Settings
C ommon Interface
Off
set
select
T o cancel Set to [Off] or turn the TV off.
T o confirm the remaining time “Display Information banner” (p.15)
When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the
screen.
Watching TV
17
A s p e c t
Change the aspect ratio (image size)
ASPECT
E njoy 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.68).
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
Just
4 :3
4 :3 F
ull
Z oom1
Z oom2
Z oom3
Select
EXIT
RETURN
C hange
A spect Selection list
store
select
Y ou can also change the mode only
using the ASPECT button.
ASPECT
(Press repeatedly until you reach
the desired mode)
[Auto]
T he best ratio is chosen and the image expanded to fill the screen.
F or details (p.68)
[16:9] [4:3 Full]
D irectly displays the image at 16:9
without distortion (anamorphic).
D isplays a 4:3 image enlarged
horizontally to fit the screen.
HD signal only
[14:9] [Zoom1]
D isplays the image at the standard 14:9
without distortion.
D isplays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image
without distortion.
[Just] [Zoom2]
D isplays a 4:3 image full-screen.
Stretching is only noticeable at the left
and right edges.
D isplays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic)
image full-screen without distortion.
[4:3] [Zoom3]
D isplays the image at the standard 4:3
without distortion.
D isplays a 2.35:1 letterbox (anamorphic)
image full-screen without distortion.
At16:9, displays the image at its
maximum (with slight enlargement).
Note
A spect is fixed to [16:9] when [Viewing Mode] is set to [Game] in the Picture Menu.
N ot available in teletext service.
A spect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.
Last view
Switch to previously viewed channel or input mode easily
LAST VIEW
Press again to return to the present view.
Note
Switching channel is not available while the recording of Timer Programming or Direct TV Recording is in progress.
Watching less than 10 seconds is not regarded as the previously viewed channel or input mode.
Using TV Guide
18
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 broadcast
ers).
T his function varies depending on the country you select (p.12).
T he postcode entry or update may be required to use the GUIDE Plus+ system depending on the country you select.
“View advertisement” (p.19)
DVB-T and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen. [D] means DVB-T channel and [A] means Analogue
channel. There will be no programme listings for Analogue channels.
When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before TV
Guide is completely shown.
DIRECT TV REC
MENU
N
ASPECT
AV
SD CARD
jkl
ghi
mno
tuvpqrs
wxyz
abc def
INDEX HOLD
STTLTEXT
LAST VIEW
PROGRAMME
REC
RETURN
EXIT
INPUT
TV
OPTION
To return to TV
EXIT
1
Select the mode
(p.14)
TV
2
View TV Guide
Press again to change the layout ([Landscape] / [Portrait]).
V iew [Landscape] to see many channels.
V iew [Portrait] to see one channel at a time.
GUIDE
OPTION
TV Guide: Landscape
Wed 27.10.2010
10:46
1 BBC ONE
20:00 - 20:30 DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys
T ime:
D as Erst
e DIY SOS T he Bill Red Cap
H ot Wars H oliday Program
Emmerdal. C oronation Street T he Bill
10 O’ clock News BBC Pepsi Char. G ood bye
P anorama Spring watch C oast
I’m A Celebrity Pop Idol News
Rugby 15 To 1
The Bill
D BBC ONE 1
D
BBC THREE 7
D E4 14
D BBC FOUR 70
D BBC 2W 72
D BBCi
105
D BBC Radi
719
19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00
Wed 27.10.2010
All
Types All Channels
Select channel
T imer P
rogramming
EXIT
Select programme
RETURN
-24 hours +24 hours Prog.Type C ategory
I nfo
C hange display mode
Select Advert
P age up
P age down
Example :
[Landscape] (Displays by channel)
3
1
5
2
4
6
Example :
[Portrait] (Displays by time)
7
GUIDE
OPTION
TV Guide: Portrait
Wed 27.10.2010
10:46
Wed 27.10.2010
All
Types All Channels
Select programme
T imer P
rogramming
EXIT
Select channel
RETURN
+24 hours Prog.Type C ategory
I nfo
C hange display mode
Select Advert
P age up
P age down
D as Erst
e 19:30-20:00
20:00-20:30
20:30-21:00
21:00-22:00
22:00-23:00
23:00-23:30
23:30-00:00
DIY SOS
T he Bill
R ed Cap
L ive junction
POP 100
Rugby
D BBC ONE 1
D BBC THREE 7 D E4 14 D BBC FOUR 70
1
Current date and time
2
TV Guide date
3
TV Guide time
4
Programme
5
Advertisement
6
C hannel position and
name
7
[D] : DVB-T
[A] : Analogue
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.
To watch the programme
1 Select the current programme or
channel
2 Select [View] (DVB mode)
select
access
D as Erste
19:30- 20:00
V iew T imer P
rogramming
watch
select
T o use TimerProgramming (p.20)
Using TV Guide
19
To the previous day (DVB mode)
(red)
To view a channellist of the selected type
(DVB mode)
(yellow)
.
.
.
.
.
.
Prog.Type
All Types
All Types
Movie
News
(Type list)
view
select type
To the next day (DVB mode)
(green)
To view a channellist of the selectedcategory
(blue)
Category
All Channels
All Channels
All DVB-T Channels
All Analogue Channels
Free TV
Pay TV
HDTV
Free Radio
Pay Radio
Favourites1
Favourites2
Favourites3
Favourites4
(Category list)
T o list favourite channels (p.36)
O nly Analogue channels are listed
view
select category
Other useful functions
View details of the programme (DVB mode)
1
Select the programme 2 View details
select
Press again to return to TV Guide.
View advertisement
Depending on the country you select, this TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system in DVB-T or Analogue mode
T he 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)
E nter 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
T o display the latest advertisement
[Update] in [GUIDE Plus+ Settings] (p.33)
To change advertisements To return to TV Guide
OPTION
or
RETURN
Note
T o update the information continuously, the TV must be left in Standby mode.
Using TV Guide
20
Timer Programming (DVB mode)
T imer Programming is a timer to remind watching or record the programme to the external recorder.
1 Select the forthcoming programme
2 Select the function ([Ext Rec.] or [Reminder])
select
set
09
-- - --/-- --:-- --:--
--/-- --:-- --:--
-- - --/-- --:-- --:--
-- - --/-- --:-- --:--
--/-- --:-- --:-----
---
---
---
---
Timer Programming
Function No. Channel Name Date Start End
Wed 27.10.2010 10:46
I nfo
EXIT
Select timer
RETURN
D elete
Edit timer
P age up
1 /1
P age down
BBC ONE Ext Rec. Wed 27.10.2010 20:00
(30 min.)
(--- min.)
(--- min.)
(--- min.)
(--- min.)
20:30 D 1
<TIMER>
(Timer Programming screen)
store
select
LED will turn to orange if
TimerProgramming is set.
(Orange LED will flash if the recording of
Timer Programming is in progress.)
LED
[Ext Rec.] :
to record the programme to the external recorder
When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically and the
video and audio signals will be output. 2 minutes before the starting time, a
reminder message appears if you are wat ching TV.
[Reminder] :
to remind watching the programme
When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears 2 minute
s before the
start time. Press the OK button to switch to the programmed channel.
To check / change / cancel a timer
programming event
To return to TV Guide
RETURN
“Timer Programming (p.41 - 43)
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.] to record from the time you finish the timer programming event setting.
D as Erste
19:30- 20:00
V iew T imer P
rogramming
access
select
Note
T his function is not available in Analogue mode.
T imer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is received via the signal from the broadcaster or service
provider.
N o 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.59, 60) and the [Link
Settings] (p.30) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required. Also read the manual of the recorder.
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