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..., DVD, Game Console, etc. Connecting and viewing (1) 20 Connecting and viewing (2) 21 HDMI connection notice 22 HDMI connection caution 23 Input signal 24 For best picture Picture mode 25 Auto brightness (ECO) 26 Aspect 27 Aspect info. 28 Pro settings (1) 29 Pro settings (2) 30 Pro settings (3) 31 For best audio 2
..., DVD, Game Console, etc. Connecting and viewing (1) 20 Connecting and viewing (2) 21 HDMI connection notice 22 HDMI connection caution 23 Input signal 24 For best picture Picture mode 25 Auto brightness (ECO) 26 Aspect 27 Aspect info. 28 Pro settings (1) 29 Pro settings (2) 30 Pro settings (3) 31 For best audio 2
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... Reset to default 207 10 Anti Image retention 184 Closed caption (1) 185 Closed caption (2) 186 Closed caption notice 187 VIERA Link settings (1) 188 VIERA Link settings (2) 189 ECO/energy saving (1) 190 ECO/energy saving (2) 191 Advanced setup 192 Other settings (1) 193 Other settings (2) 194 Support / FAQ FAQ Picture - Format 204 Other 205 Menu - Viewing 195...
... Reset to default 207 10 Anti Image retention 184 Closed caption (1) 185 Closed caption (2) 186 Closed caption notice 187 VIERA Link settings (1) 188 VIERA Link settings (2) 189 ECO/energy saving (1) 190 ECO/energy saving (2) 191 Advanced setup 192 Other settings (1) 193 Other settings (2) 194 Support / FAQ FAQ Picture - Format 204 Other 205 Menu - Viewing 195...
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... or "format" settings. Power on any box settings. 12 Note that it is connected to the TV using a COAX cable (Antenna/Cable in), then set to the TV,... AV IN or Antenna/Cable in HD. * CC/SAP is not available when watching TV with a box Initial setting 1. It.... * If the audio volume is too low, check the box's audio settings. * Contact your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions on your Cable , Satellite...control to CH3 or CH4. Wait 2 seconds. 3. Tip: HDMI will not be set the TV channel to change channels. * If the box is outputting 720p or 1080i...
... or "format" settings. Power on any box settings. 12 Note that it is connected to the TV using a COAX cable (Antenna/Cable in), then set to the TV,... AV IN or Antenna/Cable in HD. * CC/SAP is not available when watching TV with a box Initial setting 1. It.... * If the audio volume is too low, check the box's audio settings. * Contact your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions on your Cable , Satellite...control to CH3 or CH4. Wait 2 seconds. 3. Tip: HDMI will not be set the TV channel to change channels. * If the box is outputting 720p or 1080i...
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...or Availability of the scanning no channels are typically connected to the TV's A/V inputs, preferably HDMI, for best HD picture. In such a case, the channel scanning is not needed (set ANT IN to the TV's "ANTENNA/CABLE IN" screw terminal. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial... setting 1. Connect coax Connect a COAX wire from either an antenna or Basic Cable service to Not used). 13 ...
...or Availability of the scanning no channels are typically connected to the TV's A/V inputs, preferably HDMI, for best HD picture. In such a case, the channel scanning is not needed (set ANT IN to the TV's "ANTENNA/CABLE IN" screw terminal. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial... setting 1. Connect coax Connect a COAX wire from either an antenna or Basic Cable service to Not used). 13 ...
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... This function is not available depending on the TV. CH15-1 ) * This TV has a "Channel transition effect" function that displays transition picture images when tuning the channels. Select desired digital channel To directly enter a digital channel number use When turning to a digital channel, press ...the button to disable this function. Set to Off to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. (e.g. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Select channels...
... This function is not available depending on the TV. CH15-1 ) * This TV has a "Channel transition effect" function that displays transition picture images when tuning the channels. Select desired digital channel To directly enter a digital channel number use When turning to a digital channel, press ...the button to disable this function. Set to Off to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. (e.g. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Select channels...
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...Information banner Displays TV status information. INFO Channel / Station identifier / Program title / Closed caption / SAP / Rating level / Signal resolution / Picture mode / Aspect ratio / Sleep timer remaining time / Clock 2. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Other 1. Also, when watching ...programs via the Antenna/Cable input, INFO will include the channel banner. Set favorite: Set favorite channel Edit CH caption: Edit the channel identifier Signal meter: Check the antenna's signal strength * Options menu is only ...
...Information banner Displays TV status information. INFO Channel / Station identifier / Program title / Closed caption / SAP / Rating level / Signal resolution / Picture mode / Aspect ratio / Sleep timer remaining time / Clock 2. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Other 1. Also, when watching ...programs via the Antenna/Cable input, INFO will include the channel banner. Set favorite: Set favorite channel Edit CH caption: Edit the channel identifier Signal meter: Check the antenna's signal strength * Options menu is only ...
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...* 2D: THX Cinema/THX Bright Room, 3D: THX 3D Cinema Game: Custom: For playing video games. Photo is used to mirror the picture settings used by professional filmmakers, faithfully reproducing the image quality of THX disc (disc with subdued room lighting. Adjust using / from menu bar and ...press 2. It provides a soft, film-like picture. Change picture mode to your settings and taste 1. Standard: Recommended for viewing in a well-lit room. Customizes each item according to suite your taste. THX ...
...* 2D: THX Cinema/THX Bright Room, 3D: THX 3D Cinema Game: Custom: For playing video games. Photo is used to mirror the picture settings used by professional filmmakers, faithfully reproducing the image quality of THX disc (disc with subdued room lighting. Adjust using / from menu bar and ...press 2. It provides a soft, film-like picture. Change picture mode to your settings and taste 1. Standard: Recommended for viewing in a well-lit room. Customizes each item according to suite your taste. THX ...
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... feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered. If you prefer a consistent brightness, disable C.A.T.S. to C.A.T.S. Watching TV For best picture Auto brightness (ECO) Contrast Automatic Tracking System (C.A.T.S.) adjusts the screen brightness and contrast according to the room's ambient light conditions. features a built-in delay when...
... feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered. If you prefer a consistent brightness, disable C.A.T.S. to C.A.T.S. Watching TV For best picture Auto brightness (ECO) Contrast Automatic Tracking System (C.A.T.S.) adjusts the screen brightness and contrast according to the room's ambient light conditions. features a built-in delay when...
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FORMAT ( to zoom. Top and bottom bars are available in extra-wide format. Adjust the device's aspect settings. 27 Use FORMAT button to change the aspect ratio Use when the picture has bars (sides or top/bottom) and to cycle through the aspect modes ) 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ ZOOM 1080p, ...1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM * Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen or portions of the picture are trimmed. * Some content, such as film-based movies, are unavoidable. * Connected devices, such as Cable/Satellite box, ...
FORMAT ( to zoom. Top and bottom bars are available in extra-wide format. Adjust the device's aspect settings. 27 Use FORMAT button to change the aspect ratio Use when the picture has bars (sides or top/bottom) and to cycle through the aspect modes ) 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ ZOOM 1080p, ...1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM * Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen or portions of the picture are trimmed. * Some content, such as film-based movies, are unavoidable. * Connected devices, such as Cable/Satellite box, ...
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... balance for light red/green/blue areas. Watching TV For best picture Pro settings (1) 1. Adjusts the red/green/blue gain value of red, green & blue colors. Adjust the picture mode in more detail Set Custom in relation to factory default settings. MENU Menu > Picture > Pro settings Settings Reset to defaults Color space Options Wide/Normal W/B high R, G, -50 - 0 - +50...
... balance for light red/green/blue areas. Watching TV For best picture Pro settings (1) 1. Adjusts the red/green/blue gain value of red, green & blue colors. Adjust the picture mode in more detail Set Custom in relation to factory default settings. MENU Menu > Picture > Pro settings Settings Reset to defaults Color space Options Wide/Normal W/B high R, G, -50 - 0 - +50...
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... red/green/blue color against its own brightness. Adjusts the yellow/cyan/magenta hue between light, pastel and vivid. Watching TV For best picture Pro settings (2) MENU Menu > Picture > Pro settings Settings Red, Green, Blue hue Options -50 - 0 - +50 Red, Green, -50 - 0 - +50 Blue Saturation Color detail adjustment Yellow, Cyan, Magenta hue Yellow, Cyan, Magenta...
... red/green/blue color against its own brightness. Adjusts the yellow/cyan/magenta hue between light, pastel and vivid. Watching TV For best picture Pro settings (2) MENU Menu > Picture > Pro settings Settings Red, Green, Blue hue Options -50 - 0 - +50 Red, Green, -50 - 0 - +50 Blue Saturation Color detail adjustment Yellow, Cyan, Magenta hue Yellow, Cyan, Magenta...
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... red, green & blue colors. Save as default Save all "Picture" (when "Picture mode" is "Custom") and "Pro settings" adjustment. 31 Watching TV For best picture Pro settings (3) MENU Menu > Picture > Pro settings Settings Options Description Gamma adjustment S-curve/ 1.8/2.0/2.2/ 2.4/2.6 Gamma correction. Gamma detail Input signal adjustment level Adjusts the IRE picture level in relation to the gain of dark signal...
... red, green & blue colors. Save as default Save all "Picture" (when "Picture mode" is "Custom") and "Pro settings" adjustment. 31 Watching TV For best picture Pro settings (3) MENU Menu > Picture > Pro settings Settings Options Description Gamma adjustment S-curve/ 1.8/2.0/2.2/ 2.4/2.6 Gamma correction. Gamma detail Input signal adjustment level Adjusts the IRE picture level in relation to the gain of dark signal...
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...right cursor button. Adjusts the vertical position using left /right cursor button. 41 Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to factory default settings. The H and V sync signals are input from the G connector. Uses a synchronized signal on TV PC adjustments (1) MENU ...Menu > Picture > PC adjustments Settings Reset to defaults Sync Dot clock H-position V-position Options H & V On green Description Resets all PC adjustments...
...right cursor button. Adjusts the vertical position using left /right cursor button. 41 Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to factory default settings. The H and V sync signals are input from the G connector. Uses a synchronized signal on TV PC adjustments (1) MENU ...Menu > Picture > PC adjustments Settings Reset to defaults Sync Dot clock H-position V-position Options H & V On green Description Resets all PC adjustments...
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...), XGA (1,024 x 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 x 768 pixels) Options change depending on TV PC adjustments (2) MENU Menu > Picture > PC adjustments Settings Clock phase Options Input resolution H-frequency V-frequency Description Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to poor input signals. Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies. It may not be possible to display...
...), XGA (1,024 x 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 x 768 pixels) Options change depending on TV PC adjustments (2) MENU Menu > Picture > PC adjustments Settings Clock phase Options Input resolution H-frequency V-frequency Description Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to poor input signals. Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies. It may not be possible to display...
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... services "VIERA Connect" Connect to use a wireless network. 44 If the Cable/DSL modem is close to the TV and you have only one TV set, you may choose a wired connection. Contact your local provider, please order a highspeed Internet service at least 1.5 Mbps for SD and 6 Mbps for VIERA Connect. 2. If... you already have more TVs in the house, you may want to network Network connections (1) 1. Dial-up Internet service cannot be used for HD picture quality, respectively.
... services "VIERA Connect" Connect to use a wireless network. 44 If the Cable/DSL modem is close to the TV and you have only one TV set, you may choose a wired connection. Contact your local provider, please order a highspeed Internet service at least 1.5 Mbps for SD and 6 Mbps for VIERA Connect. 2. If... you already have more TVs in the house, you may want to network Network connections (1) 1. Dial-up Internet service cannot be used for HD picture quality, respectively.
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Display Slideshow settings Slideshow settings 2. Adjust items Select the item by / and adjust the settings using / Picture quality may not work depending on the slideshow settings. Start Slideshow After adjusting each setting, select Start slideshow with / and press RETURN Stop in mid-cycle 81 Picture setting may deteriorate depending on the slideshow settings. 3. Home network "DLNA" Photos Using slideshow 1.
Display Slideshow settings Slideshow settings 2. Adjust items Select the item by / and adjust the settings using / Picture quality may not work depending on the slideshow settings. Start Slideshow After adjusting each setting, select Start slideshow with / and press RETURN Stop in mid-cycle 81 Picture setting may deteriorate depending on the slideshow settings. 3. Home network "DLNA" Photos Using slideshow 1.
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Display Slideshow settings Slideshow settings 2. Adjust items Select the item by / and adjust the settings using / Picture quality may not work depending on the slideshow settings. Picture setting may become lower depending on the slideshow settings. 3. Start Slideshow After adjusting each of the settings, select Start slideshow with / and press RETURN Stop in mid-cycle 101 Media player Photos Using slideshow 1.
Display Slideshow settings Slideshow settings 2. Adjust items Select the item by / and adjust the settings using / Picture quality may not work depending on the slideshow settings. Picture setting may become lower depending on the slideshow settings. 3. Start Slideshow After adjusting each of the settings, select Start slideshow with / and press RETURN Stop in mid-cycle 101 Media player Photos Using slideshow 1.
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Media player Photos Soundtrack settings You can register the favorite songs as soundtracks Select Soundtrack settings in Slideshow settings using / Select User selected using / Displays Soundtrack popup menu, then select the desired song with / and press to register This song: Register current music All songs in folder: Register the music in a folder Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings. 103
Media player Photos Soundtrack settings You can register the favorite songs as soundtracks Select Soundtrack settings in Slideshow settings using / Select User selected using / Displays Soundtrack popup menu, then select the desired song with / and press to register This song: Register current music All songs in folder: Register the music in a folder Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings. 103
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... 2. Reset to ZOOM.) 1. Some menus are made. 147 Zoom adjustments will be grayed out if the aspect is not set to defaults will be grayed out if no changes are grayed out depending on the type of input signal. Select Picture from menu bar and press 3. All settings Picture Setting menu Adjust the image or...
... 2. Reset to ZOOM.) 1. Some menus are made. 147 Zoom adjustments will be grayed out if the aspect is not set to defaults will be grayed out if no changes are grayed out depending on the type of input signal. Select Picture from menu bar and press 3. All settings Picture Setting menu Adjust the image or...
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...settings Picture Basic settings (1) MENU Menu > Picture Settings Reset to defaults Picture mode Options Vivid/ Standard/ Cinema/ THX*/ Game/ Custom Description Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for each picture mode to suit your taste. This is due to a change of parameters in order to improve the response to video games. Adjusts the picture.../Color/Sharpness : 0 - 100 Tint :-50 - +50 148 The blacking out of the screen is normal and is normal. for advanced settings. When changing picture mode from/to ambient lighting conditions or situation.
...settings Picture Basic settings (1) MENU Menu > Picture Settings Reset to defaults Picture mode Options Vivid/ Standard/ Cinema/ THX*/ Game/ Custom Description Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for each picture mode to suit your taste. This is due to a change of parameters in order to improve the response to video games. Adjusts the picture.../Color/Sharpness : 0 - 100 Tint :-50 - +50 148 The blacking out of the screen is normal and is normal. for advanced settings. When changing picture mode from/to ambient lighting conditions or situation.