Panasonic TX26LXD8 Operating instructions

English

U.K. Standard

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Operating Instructions

LCD Television

Model No.

TX-26LXD8

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Turn your living room into a home theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement

 Receives digital terrestrial broadcastings using an integrated DVB (Digital Video

Broadcasting) tuner

Display DVB programmes with TV Guide (p. 18) / Timer Programming (p. 38) /

Register and instantly call up favourite programmes with Pro le Edit (p. 30)

 Sharp pictures with HDMI connection

Enjoy high-de nition digital picture and high-quality sound by using an HDMI cable (p. 48)

 Links up and controls the connected equipment with “Q-Link” and “VIERA Link”

Easy recording and playback, create home theatre without complicated settings, etc. (p. 40)

 Supports Audio Description signal (p. 13 and p. 24)

This function can add an additional audio track to describe events on-screen and aids

understanding and enjoyment, particularly for visually-impaired viewers.

Digital Switchover

Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely

digital, TV region by TV region.

If you have any questions, please call Digital UK on

08456 50 50 50

or visit

www.digitaluk.co.uk

Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks. When it starts you will lose

all Analogue TV programmes and some Digital TV programmes will be missing.

You will need to retune your TV each time this happens to recover your digital

programmes.

•

To retune your TV “Auto Setup” in “Tuning Menu” (p. 32 and p. 33)

Cable or Satellite users should still retune the TV to continue to receive Freeview

services via their aerial. (Your Analogue programme for viewing Cable or Satellite

services will change to a new position.)

•

Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the DTV signals may be relatively low in some cases,

despite good reception of analogue programmes.

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Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.

Quick Start Guide

Contents

Be Sure to Read

•

Safety Precautions ······································ 4

(Warning / Caution)

•

Notes ··························································· 5

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Maintenance················································ 5

Advanced Features

•

How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 22

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

•

DVB Settings (DVB) ·································· 28

(pay-TV, software update)

•

Editing Programmes·································· 30

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Tuning Programmes ·································· 32

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Restore Settings········································ 34

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Owner ID ··················································· 35

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Input Labels··············································· 36

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Recording Controls ··································· 38

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Link Functions ·········································· 40

(Q-Link / VIERA Link)

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External Equipment ··································· 46

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

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Watching TV ·············································· 12

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Viewing Teletext ········································ 15

•

Using TV Guide ········································· 18

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Watching VCR, DVD and Satellites ··········20

FAQs, etc.

•

Technical Information ································ 48

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FAQs ························································· 51

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On screen messages ································53

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Glossary ···················································· 55

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Licence ······················································ 55

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Index ························································· 56

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Speci cations ············································ 57

Quick Start Guide

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Accessories / Options ········· 6

•

Identifying Controls ·············· 7

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Basic Connection ·················· 8

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Auto Setup ······························ 10

24p Movie Playback

Can support 1080p, 24 frames per second

source materials.

AMBIENCE

Utilises Panasonic’s advanced Digital

Ampli cation technology.

60,000 hours LCD Display Lifetime

The LCD display panel used in the 2008

VIERA TV range is rated for up to 60,000

hours.

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This measurement is based on the time taken for

the brightness of the panel to reduce to half of it’s

maximum level.

The time taken to reach this level may vary depending

on the image content and the environment where the

TV is used.

Malfunctions are not taken into account.

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Safety Precautions

Warning & Caution

Do not place the TV on

sloped or unstable

surfaces

•

The TV may fall off or tip over.

Handling the mains plug

and lead

•

Ensure that the mains plug is easily

accessible at all times. The On / Off switch

on this model does not fully disconnect the

TV from the mains supply. Remove the

mains plug from the wall socket when the

TV is not used for a prolonged period of

time.

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  re

never place any type of candle or naked

 ame on top or near the TV.

Do not expose your ears to excessive

volume from the headphones

•

Irreversible damage can be caused.

Do not remove the cover

•

Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it

is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Power source

•

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

AC 220-240 V

50 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  tted 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 re tted 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 Panasonic dealer.

If the  tted 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  tted, please observe the wiring code as shown below.

If in any doubt, please consult a quali ed 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 re t

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

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Notes

Use only the

dedicated pedestals /

mounting equipment

•

Using an unapproved pedestal or

other  xtures may make the TV

unstable, risking injury. Be sure to

ask your local Panasonic dealer to

perform setup.

•

Use approved pedestals / mounts

(p. 6).

 Auto power standby function

•

If no signal is received and no operation is performed in Analogue TV

mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode.

 Keep the TV away from these types of equipment

•

Electronic equipment

In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV

(electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound).

•

Equipment with an infrared sensor

This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect operation of other

equipment).

 Transport only in upright position

Maintenance

Mains plug

Allow suf cient space

around the TV for

radiated heat

Minimum distance

10

10 10

(cm)

•

When using the pedestal, keep the

space between the bottom of the

TV and the  oor surface.

•

In case of using Wall-hanging

bracket, follow the manual of it.

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 block the rear

ventilation openings

•

Ventilation should not be impeded

by covering the ventilation openings

with items such as newspapers,

tablecloths and curtains.

Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and

dust may lead to  re or electrical shock.)

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.

Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with

clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water).

Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.

Caution

•

The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be

easily damaged.

Do not tap or scratch the surface with your  ngernail or other hard object.

•

Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, thinner,

or other volatile substances (this may degrade surface quality).

Cabinet, Pedestal

Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using the soft dry cloth provided.

Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water

containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, wring the cloth and

wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.

Caution

•

Take care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to detergent.

(A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.)

•

Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or

other volatile substances (this may deteriorate the surface by peeling

the paint).

•

Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or

PVC substance for a long time.

6

+

-

+

TV

OK

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Batteries for the

Remote Control

(2)

•

R6 (UM3)

Remote Control

•

N2QAYB000222

Standard accessories

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Clamper

•

TMM8E18048

Operating Instructions

Pan European Guarantee Card

1 Year Guarantee Registration

CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket

•

TY-WK32LR2W

WARNING!

•

Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit

yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer.

Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount

your unit will void your warranty.

•

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.

•

Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights,

 oodlights 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. Always ensure that there

are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket.



How to remove the Pedestal

Remove four screws.

•

TX-26LXD8

Rear of the TV

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the

recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please

refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual.

Installing remote’s batteries

Using the clamper

To tighten:

Keep

the knob

pressed

Rear of the TV

To loosen:

•

Do not bundle the 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  x cables.

•

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.

Some items may not be available locally.

•

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,  re or the like.

Caution

Accessories / Options

1

Pull open

Hook

2

Note the correct

polarity (+ or -)

Close

7

Quick Start Guide

TV

PROGRAMME

GUIDE

INPUT

RETURN

EXIT

MENU

OK

ASPECT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

VCR

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REC

VCR DVD

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

•

Identifying Controls

•

Accessories / Options

TV

Remote Control

Identifying Controls

Changes the

input mode

Increases or decreases the programme

position by one. When a function is

already displayed, press to increase or

decrease the selected function. When

in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Function select

•

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness /

Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 32)

Headphones

jack (p. 46)

AV3 terminals

(p. 46)

C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor

•

Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Eco” mode

in Picture Menu (p. 22)

Mains power On / Off switch

•

Switch On to turn on the TV

Timer LED

•

Active for Timer Programming or Standby for Direct TV Recording :orange ( ash)

Timer Programming On :orange

Power LED

•

Standby: red

On: green

•

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

Remote control signal receiver

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. 14)

•

Changes aspect ratio from

Aspect Selection list

•

Also possible by pressing this button

repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect

Programme Up / Down

•

Selects programme in sequence

Teletext (p. 15)

•

Switches to teletext mode

OK

•

Con rms selections and choices

•

Press after selecting programme positions to

quickly change programme

VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment

operations (p. 21)

Volume Up / Down

Programme Information

(p. 13)

•

Displays programme information

Index (p. 17)

•

Returns to the teletext index page

(teletext mode)

Exit

•

Returns to the normal viewing screen

VIERA Link Menu (p. 43)

•

Press to access VIERA Link Menu directly

Guide (p. 18)

•

Displays TV Guide

Option Menu (p. 13)

•

Easy setting for viewing and sound

options

Main Menu (p. 22)

•

Press to access VIERA Link, Picture,

Sound and Setup Menus

Subtitles (p. 12)

•

Displays subtitles

Input mode selection

•

TV -

switches DVB / Analogue mode (p. 12)

•

AV - switches to AV input mode from Input

Selection list (p. 20)

Direct TV Recording (p. 41 and p. 43)

•

Records programme immediately in

DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link or

VIERA Link connection

Hold

•

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 12)

•

Holds the current teletext page (teletext

mode) (p. 17)

Return

•

Returns to the previous menu

Numeric buttons

•

Changes programme and teletext pages

•

When in Standby mode, switches TV On

Coloured buttons

•

Used for the selection, navigation and

operation of various functions

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Basic Connection

AV2AV1

COMPONENT

AUDIO

IN

AUDIO

OUT

Y

P

B

P

R

L

R

L

R

RGB

VIDEO

RGB

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AV2AV1

PC

COMPONENT

AUDIO

IN

AUDIO

OUT

Y

P

B

P

R

L

R

L

R

RGB

VIDEO

RGB

VIDEO

S VIDEO

RF OUT

RF IN

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.

Example 1

Connecting aerial

Example 2

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

•

Connect to AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 41).

•

Connect to AV1 for a Satellite receiver.

•

For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2) by using HDMI cable

(p. 48).

•

Q-Link connection p. 40

•

VIERA Link connection p. 40

•

Read the manual of the equipment too.

Mains lead

SCART cable

(fully wired)

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF cable

Aerial AerialRear of the TV Rear of the TV

RF cable

AC 220-240 V

50 Hz

AC 220-240 V

50 Hz

Note

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Quick Start Guide

•

Basic Connection

AV2AV1

PC

COMPONENT

AUDIO

IN

AUDIO

OUT

Y

P

B

P

R

L

R

L

R

RGB

VIDEO

RGB

VIDEO

S VIDEO

RF OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

RF IN

Example 3

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite

DVD Recorder

or VCR

Aerial

Mains lead

Rear of the TV

Satellite receiver

AC 220-240 V

50 Hz

RF cable

SCART cable

(fully wired)

SCART cable

(fully wired)

RF cable

Fully wired HDMI

compliant cable

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GUIDE

INPUT

ASPECT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

PROGRAMME

REC

VCR DVD

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

TV

RETURN

EXIT

MENU

OK

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Auto Setup - Digital and Analogue

EXIT

Analogue Scan

This will take about 6 minutes.

21 68

Digital Scan 21 68

62

Channel Service Name Type Quality

CBBC Channel Free TV 10

62 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10

62 E4 Free TV 10

62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10

29 Analogue

-

33

Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0 Analogue: 2

Searching

BBC1 Analogue

-

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

Remote control unavailable

0% 100%

Owner ID

EXIT

RETURN

Please enter new PIN

* * * *

PIN entry

0 9

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

1

Auto Setup

Following the on-screen operation

guide, enter your own choice of PIN

number, name, etc.

•

For detailed procedures

“Owner ID” (p. 35)

•

Make a note of the PIN number

in case you forget it.

Search and store TV programmes automatically.

These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

 When inputting Owner ID

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

 When inputting Owner ID later

EXIT

•

You can now use the remote

control to turn On the TV or turn

the TV to standby mode.

(Power LED: On)

2

•

If you input the ID later

“Owner ID” (p. 37)

•

If Q-Link, or similar technology

(p. 41), compatible recorder is

connected, analogue programme

information is automatically

downloaded to the recorder.

(Digital programme information is

not downloaded.)

•

Auto Setup will start to search for

TV programmes and store them in

the numbered order as speci ed

by the broadcasters.

•

To check programme list

at-a-glance

“Using TV Guide” (p. 18)

•

To edit programmes

“Editing Programmes” (p. 30)

•

“Shop” and “Home” are equal

to “Dynamic” and “Normal”

respectively - “Viewing Mode” in

“Picture Menu” (p. 24)

3

Select the picture setting

select

set

11

Quick Start Guide

Owner ID

EXIT

RETURN

Please enter new PIN

* * * *

PIN entry

0 9

On-screen operation

guide will help you.

 ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

(example: Owner ID)

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

menu.

Note

•

If tuning has failed “Auto Setup”

(

p. 33)

•

If downloading has failed “Q-Link Download”

(

p. 25)

•

To initialize all settings “Shipping Condition”

(

p. 34)

•

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.

 How to use remote control

•

Auto Setup

Using the

On Screen

Displays

MENU

Open the main menu

Move the cursor / select the menu

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

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

have been set

RETURN

Return to the previous menu

EXIT

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

12

DIRECT TV REC

PROGRAMME

REC

TEXT INDEX

VCR DVD

RETURN

TV

INPUT

EXIT

OK

OPTION

VCR

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ASPECT

MENU

GUIDE

1 BBC ONE WALES

23:35

Coronation Street

20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55

Now

For info press

Change category

Profile 1

VCR

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 Select a programme using Information banner (p. 13)

Possible to con rm the programme name before selecting programmes.

Watching TV

Select a programme

up

3

2

Note

•

To watch pay-TV

p. 29

Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or

Analogue mode

Information banner appears

whenever you select a

programme

•

For details p. 13

Turn power on

(Press for about 1 second)

•

Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 7)

down

or

1

•

Also possible to select the mode using the

TV button on the front panel of the TV. (p. 7)

•

To select the two or three-digit

programme number, e.g. 39

3

9

(in a short time)

Display Information banner

if it is not displayed

While the banner is displayed,

select the programme

•

Possible to set display

timeout in “Banner Display

Timeout” (p. 27).

 Select a programme using TV Guide (p. 18)

Possible to con rm the TV Guide (EPG) before selecting programmes.

Select the event

now on the air

Display

TV Guide

GUIDE

Select “View”

View

Eastender

19:30- 20:00

Timer Programming

HOLD

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Hold

Display

subtitles

STTL

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

•

To change the language for DVB (if available)

“Preferred Subtitles” (p. 25)

 Other useful functions

select

access

select programme

watch

Volume

select

watch

13

Viewing

•

Watching TV

 Other useful functions

Display the

selectable

settings for

the current

programme

OPTION

Check or change the current

programme status instantly

•

To change

Multi Audio (DVB mode)

Allows you to select between alternative

language for sound tracks (if available)

Subtitle Language (DVB mode)

Allows you to select the language in which

subtitles should appear (if available)

NICAM (Analogue mode)

Sound Menu (p. 24)

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual programme or

input mode

Audio Description (DVB mode)

Select “On” if the programme has Audio

Description service, then you will hear an

additional audio track to describe events

on-screen

Note

•

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

Mute

Sound mute On

Bad signal

Poor TV signal quality

Encrypted

Scrambled programme

AD

Audio Description service available

•

This function can aid visually-impaired

viewers by adding an additional audio

track to describe events on-screen.

•

For settings p. 24

Subtitles

Subtitle service available

TXT

Teletext service available

Multi Audio

Multiple audio available

Stereo, Mono

Audio mode

1 - 90

Off Timer remaining time

•

For settings p. 14

•

To con rm another tuned

programme name

•

To watch the programme

listed in the banner

•

To change the category

blue

•

To hide

EXIT

•

Information on the next event

(DVB mode)

•

To set display timeout

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 25)

•

Extra information (press again to hide the banner)

(DVB mode)

Display Information banner

•

Also appears when changing a programme

1 BBC ONE WALES

23:35Radio

Coronation Street

Mute Encrypted

20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55

Now

For info press

Change category

Profile 1

SubtitlesAD TXT Multi Audio 45

Current time Category

•

“AD”, “Subtitles”, “TXT”, “Multi Audio” indications are

displayed as available on particular programmes, but may not

be available for all individual programmes being broadcast.

Display the extra information to con rm availability of these

functions.

1 BBC ONE WALES

23:35

Coronation Street

AD

20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55

Now

Exit info

Change category

All DVB Services

[AD]

Example:

Programme type

(if it is Radio or Data service)

ProgrammeEvent

Example:

DVB: Event Start / Finish time

Analogue: Programme status

Features available / Message meanings

Display

Information

banner

change

select

14

 Other useful functions

Watching TV

Auto 16:9

The best ratio is chosen

and the picture expanded

to  ll the screen.

For details p. 48

Directly displays the

image at “16:9” without

distortion (anamorphic).

14:9 4:3

Displays the

image at the standard

“14:9” without distortion.

Displays the image at the

standard “4:3” without

distortion.

Zoom1 Zoom2

Displays a “16:9” letterbox

or “4:3” image without

distortion.

Displays a “16:9” letterbox

(anamorphic) image

full-screen without

distortion.

Zoom3

Displays a “2.35:1” letterbox (anamorphic)

image full-screen without distortion. At “16:9”,

displays the image at its maximum

(with slight enlargement).

Off Timer

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

1/3

Timer Programming

DVB Profile Edit

DVB Service List

Link Settings

Child Lock

Tuning Menu

Off Timer

GUIDE Plus+ Settings

Power on Preference TV

Setup Menu

Off

MENU

Display the

menu

Select “Setup” Select “Off Timer” and set the time

set

select

•

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

•

To display the remaining time Information banner (p. 13)

•

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

Turn the TV off automatically after a  xed period

Change

aspect

ratio

Select

Change

EXIT

RETURN

Aspect Selection

16:9

14:9

4:3

Zoom1

Zoom2

Zoom3

Auto

A

SPECT

Change the aspect ratio

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

Aspect

Selection list

•

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

A

SPECT

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

Display Aspect

Selection list

A

SPECT

While the list is displayed,

select the mode

Note

•

Not available when Subtitle is active in DVB mode.

•

Not available in Analogue teletext mode.

•

Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard de nition) and HD (High

de nition) signals.

access

select

store

select

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Viewing

PROGRAMME

REC

VCR DVD

STTL INDEX HOLD

ASPECT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

GUIDE

RETURN

EXIT

MENU

TV

INPUT

OK

VCR

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TEXT

17:51 28 Feb

1 BBC ONE WALES

23:35

Coronation Street

TXT

20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55

Now

For info press

Change category

Profile 1

TEXT

Viewing Teletext

Switch to Teletext

How to use

In all cases, it is possible to navigate the pages using buttons on the

remote control, but because the commands available must apply to all

manufacturers of DVB equipment, some on screen commands may

not correspond exactly to the remote control buttons.

For example:

•

When “select” or “go” is displayed

•

When “”, “”, “”, “” symbol is displayed

•

When the key words are displayed on colour bar

red

green

yellow

blue

•

When options with numbers are displayed

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•

When “i” is displayed (information)

 To return to TV

TEXT

3

You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster)

Note

•

As soon as you switch to a DVB programme with links to a teletext service,

software is downloaded in the background to enable the teletext function.

This means that when switching to a DVB programme, you should wait for

approximately 5 seconds before pressing the TEXT button - this will allow

the software to download. If you press the TEXT button before download is

complete, there will be a short delay before the text screen is displayed.

•

While navigating DVB teletext, you will  nd there is a short delay when

moving between pages while the page downloads. There is often a prompt

shown somewhere on the page (for example “Loading”) to let you know that

this is happening.

DVB mode

DVB teletext services

DVB teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext.

When you switch to a DVB teletext service, the images

you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and

controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster.

Displayed if programme has

teletext service

1

If in Analogue mode

Select DVB

Information

banner

(p. 15)

2

•

Viewing Teletext

•

Watching TV

•

You can check if the programme

has teletext service.

16

PROGRAMME

REC

VCR DVD

ASPECT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

GUIDE

RETURN

TV

INPUT

MENU

OK

VCR

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

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0

EXIT

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

17:51 28 Feb

MENU

red

green

TEXT

VCR

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FULL /

TOP /

BOTTOM

Reveal

hidden

data

(TOP) (BOTTOM)

 Re-hide

red

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

Switch to Teletext

Select the page

3

Analogue mode

 To adjust contrast

MENU

(Press twice)

 To return to TV

EXIT

1

If in DVB mode

Select Analogue

•

Displays the

index page

(content varies

depending on the

broadcasters)

What is FASTEXT mode (default)?

In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more

information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to

information on the subjects shown.

What is List mode?

In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these

numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory. (“Store frequently viewed pages”, p. 17)

 To change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 25)

Time / date

Sub page number

Colour bar

2

Current

page

number

(Expand the BOTTOM half)

Viewing Teletext

Normal (FULL)

(Expand the TOP half)

red

green

yellow

blue

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

or

up

down

As the blue bar is displayed

17

Viewing

•

Viewing Teletext

Subtitles

INDEX

HOLD

Store

frequently

viewed

pages

Watch

TV while

waiting

for update

View sub

page

View in

multi

window

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

TEXT

•

Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.

•

Each time pressed: Teletext TV and Teletext

TV

Enter the

4-digit number

example: P6

0

6

Appears at top of

the screen

 To view speci c sub page

MENU

blue

•

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.

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

P108

MENU

yellow yellow

Appears

when

updating is

completed

(You cannot change the programme.)

•

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

Changes to TV screen temporarily

View the

updated

page

View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page

Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar

(List mode only)

press

and

hold

As page is

displayed

The number changes to white.

•

If you wish to use

Subtitles, do not

change number on

blue button.

 To change stored pages

press

and

hold

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Enter new page number

HOLD

Stop automatic updating

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

 To resume

HOLD

INDEX

Return to the main index page

STTL

•

Factory setting is “P888” (subtitle service) on blue button (List mode).

View subtitles

Corresponding

colour button

Colour button you

want to change

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PROGRAMME

VCR

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REC

VCR DVD

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

ASPECT

DIRECT TV REC

INPUT

MENU

TV

GUIDE

RETURN

EXIT

OK

OPTION

Timer Programming

Select programme

Select channel

Info

Change display mode

RETURN

Page up

Page down

Select Advert

+24 Hr Prog.Type Category

EXIT

D 1 BBC O D 7 BBC T D 14 E4 D 70 CBBC

19:30~20:00

20:00~21:00

21:00~22:00

22:30~23:00

23:00~23:30

23:00~00:00

Eastender

DIY SOS

The Bill

Red Cap

Live junction

POP 100

Rugby

Wed 24th

Wed 24/10/2007

10:46

TV Guide: Portrait

All Types All Services

All Services

Free TV

V

Information

Profile 1

Profile 2

Profile 3

Profile 4

Categor y

All Service s

All Services

Free Services

All DVB Services

All Analogue Services

TV and Data Services

Profile 1

Profile 2

Profile 3

Profile 4

Categor y

All Service s

Red Cap

The Bill

Good bye

Terminator

News

The Bill

So

Hell

The

21:00 21:30

Red Cap

The Bill

Good bye

Terminator

News

The Bill

So

Hell

The

21:00 21:30

All Types

Movie

News

.

Prog. Type

All Types

Wed 24/10/2007

10:46

TV Guide: Landscape

All Types All Services

Timer Programming

Select channel

Select programme

Info

Change display mode

RETURN

Page up

Page down

Select Advert

Wed 24th

20:00 - 20:30 DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys

-24 Hr +24 Hr Prog.Type Category

EXIT

BBC ONE Eastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap

19:30

Time: 20:00 20:30 21:00

BBC THR

Hot Wars Horiday Program

E4 Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill

CBBC Cha 10 O’ clock News BBC Pepsi Char. Good bye

Cartoon Panorama Sex And The City Terminator

BBCi I’m A Celebrity Pop Idol News

BBC Radi

1

7

14

70

72

105

719

D

D Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill

GUIDE

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 TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system.

•

The Gemstar branding partner will supply the rating informations in the event information and the recommended

group in the Prog.Type list.

•

Analogue programmes will be listed after DVB programmes. “D” means DVB programme and “A” means

Analogue programme.

•

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 the TV Guide is completely shown.

 To change the layout

GUIDE

(Landscape / Portrait)

 To the previous day

(DVB mode)

red

 To the next day

(DVB mode)

green

 To view a

programme list

of the selected

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