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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 For best audio Basic adjustments 31 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 For best audio Basic adjustments 31 2
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... USB Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard 143 Gamepad 144 Using Bluetooth devices Bluetooth settings 145 All settings Picture Setting menu 146 Basic settings (1) 147 Basic settings (2) 148 Pro settings (1) 149 Pro settings (2) 150 Aspect adjustments 151 PC adjustments (1) 152 PC adjustments (2) 153 HDMI settings 154 Advanced picture (1) 155 Advanced picture (2) 156 Audio Setting menu 157 Basic settings 158 Advanced audio 159 DTV language and SAP...
... USB Keyboard / Gamepad Keyboard 143 Gamepad 144 Using Bluetooth devices Bluetooth settings 145 All settings Picture Setting menu 146 Basic settings (1) 147 Basic settings (2) 148 Pro settings (1) 149 Pro settings (2) 150 Aspect adjustments 151 PC adjustments (1) 152 PC adjustments (2) 153 HDMI settings 154 Advanced picture (1) 155 Advanced picture (2) 156 Audio Setting menu 157 Basic settings 158 Advanced audio 159 DTV language and SAP...
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Distortion 195 Picture - Gray-out 204 Reset to default 205 Care and Cleaning Display panel 206 Cabinet 207 10 Snowy / none 194 Picture - Format 202 Other 203 Menu - none 197 Sound - Viewing 201 3D - Continue 196 Sound - Unusual 198 Networking 199 Software update 200 3D - Closed caption notice 185 VIERA Link settings (1) 186 VIERA Link settings (2) 187 ECO/energy saving (1) 188 ECO/energy saving (2) 189 Advanced setup 190 Other settings (1) 191 Other settings (2) 192 Support / FAQ FAQ Picture - Viewing 193 Picture -
Distortion 195 Picture - Gray-out 204 Reset to default 205 Care and Cleaning Display panel 206 Cabinet 207 10 Snowy / none 194 Picture - Format 202 Other 203 Menu - none 197 Sound - Viewing 201 3D - Continue 196 Sound - Unusual 198 Networking 199 Software update 200 3D - Closed caption notice 185 VIERA Link settings (1) 186 VIERA Link settings (2) 187 ECO/energy saving (1) 188 ECO/energy saving (2) 189 Advanced setup 190 Other settings (1) 191 Other settings (2) 192 Support / FAQ FAQ Picture - Viewing 193 Picture -
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.... 3. Connecting Select the wiring method connecting your box "aspect" or "format" settings. It should be in ), then set to 16:9, Widescreen or FULL. * If the audio volume is connected to select the proper connection. Note that the picture will provide the best HD picture 2. Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a Cable or Satellite box...
.... 3. Connecting Select the wiring method connecting your box "aspect" or "format" settings. It should be in ), then set to 16:9, Widescreen or FULL. * If the audio volume is connected to select the proper connection. Note that the picture will provide the best HD picture 2. Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a Cable or Satellite box...
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Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 1. Select Programming source Cable or Antenna in Ant in , Auto program 1. Connect coax Connect a COAX wire from either an antenna or Basic Cable service to ... Cable service. 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. Select Auto program and select scan mode (All channels / Analog...
Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 1. Select Programming source Cable or Antenna in Ant in , Auto program 1. Connect coax Connect a COAX wire from either an antenna or Basic Cable service to ... Cable service. 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. Select Auto program and select scan mode (All channels / Analog...
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... > Advanced setup > Channel transition effect 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. Set to Off to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. (e.g.
... > Advanced setup > Channel transition effect 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. Set to Off to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. (e.g.
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Set favorite: Set favorite channel Edit CH caption: Edit the channel identifier Signal meter: Check the antenna's signal strength * Options menu is only available when the TV is ... consists of channels to convenient functions. 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. Also, when watching programs via the Antenna/Cable input, INFO will include the channel banner. OPTION Channel...
Set favorite: Set favorite channel Edit CH caption: Edit the channel identifier Signal meter: Check the antenna's signal strength * Options menu is only available when the TV is ... consists of channels to convenient functions. 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. Also, when watching programs via the Antenna/Cable input, INFO will include the channel banner. OPTION Channel...
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...room. Cinema: For watching movies in a well-lit room. Change picture mode to suite your taste. Select Picture mode MENU Menu > Picture > Picture mode Select desired menu using / Tip: HDMI will provide the best HD picture 2. THX mode is displayed in JPEG menu. 25 It provides a...THX Bright Room, 3D: THX 3D Cinema Game: Custom: For playing video games. Customizes each item according to mirror the picture settings used to your settings and taste 1. Photo is used by professional filmmakers, faithfully reproducing the image quality of THX disc (disc with subdued room...
...room. Cinema: For watching movies in a well-lit room. Change picture mode to suite your taste. Select Picture mode MENU Menu > Picture > Picture mode Select desired menu using / Tip: HDMI will provide the best HD picture 2. THX mode is displayed in JPEG menu. 25 It provides a...THX Bright Room, 3D: THX 3D Cinema Game: Custom: For playing video games. Customizes each item according to mirror the picture settings used to your settings and taste 1. Photo is used by professional filmmakers, faithfully reproducing the image quality of THX disc (disc with subdued room...
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The adjustment happens gradually. Or Menu > Picture > Picture mode then select viewing mode such as Custom. * Standard picture mode automatically sets C.A.T.S. to C.A.T.S. This ECO feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered. by: Menu > Picture > scroll down to On. 26 features a built-in delay when the lighting conditions change. C.A.T.S. Watching...
The adjustment happens gradually. Or Menu > Picture > Picture mode then select viewing mode such as Custom. * Standard picture mode automatically sets C.A.T.S. to C.A.T.S. This ECO feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered. by: Menu > Picture > scroll down to On. 26 features a built-in delay when the lighting conditions change. C.A.T.S. Watching...
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... screen or portions of the picture are trimmed. * Some content, such as film-based movies, are unavoidable. * Connected devices, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-ray players and game consoles have their own aspect (format) settings. Adjust the device's aspect settings. 27 Top and bottom bars... are available in extra-wide format. FORMAT ( to zoom. Watching TV For best picture Aspect 1.
... screen or portions of the picture are trimmed. * Some content, such as film-based movies, are unavoidable. * Connected devices, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-ray players and game consoles have their own aspect (format) settings. Adjust the device's aspect settings. 27 Top and bottom bars... are available in extra-wide format. FORMAT ( to zoom. Watching TV For best picture Aspect 1.
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MENU Menu > Picture > Pro settings Settings Reset to defaults Color space Options Wide/Normal W/B high R, G, -50 - 0 - +50 B W/B low R, G, -50 - 0 - +50 B Description Resets all Pro setting adjustments to factory default settings. Each color space is a matrix composed of red, green & blue colors. Select your preference Adjusts the white balance for dark red/green/blue areas. 29 Adjusts the white balance for light red/green/blue areas. Adjust the picture mode in more detail Set Custom in Picture mode first. Watching TV For best picture Pro settings (1) 1.
MENU Menu > Picture > Pro settings Settings Reset to defaults Color space Options Wide/Normal W/B high R, G, -50 - 0 - +50 B W/B low R, G, -50 - 0 - +50 B Description Resets all Pro setting adjustments to factory default settings. Each color space is a matrix composed of red, green & blue colors. Select your preference Adjusts the white balance for dark red/green/blue areas. 29 Adjusts the white balance for light red/green/blue areas. Adjust the picture mode in more detail Set Custom in Picture mode first. Watching TV For best picture Pro settings (1) 1.
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... signal automatically. AGC 0-15 (default:7) Increases the brightness of overall panel brightness. Save as default Save all "Picture" (when "Picture mode" is "Custom") and "Pro settings" adjustment. 30 Watching TV For best picture Pro settings (2) MENU Menu > Picture > Pro settings Settings Options Description Black extension 0-15 Adjusts the dark shades of the image. Contour emphasis Off/On Adjusts...
... signal automatically. AGC 0-15 (default:7) Increases the brightness of overall panel brightness. Save as default Save all "Picture" (when "Picture mode" is "Custom") and "Pro settings" adjustment. 30 Watching TV For best picture Pro settings (2) MENU Menu > Picture > Pro settings Settings Options Description Black extension 0-15 Adjusts the dark shades of the image. Contour emphasis Off/On Adjusts...
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Watching TV Computer on the Video G signal, which is blurred. Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to factory default settings. 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 to be vertically-striped, flickers partially...
Watching TV Computer on the Video G signal, which is blurred. Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to factory default settings. 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 to be vertically-striped, flickers partially...
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It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to get the best possible picture, then adjust the Clock phase so that a clear picture appears. Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies. First adjust the Dot Clock to poor input signals. VGA... 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 wide display and selects the appropriate screen resolution. Display range Horizontal:...
It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to get the best possible picture, then adjust the Clock phase so that a clear picture appears. Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies. First adjust the Dot Clock to poor input signals. VGA... 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 wide display and selects the appropriate screen resolution. Display range Horizontal:...
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Dial-up Internet service cannot be used for HD picture quality, respectively. If the Cable/DSL modem is close to the TV and you have more TVs in the house, you may choose a wired connection. ... provider If you may want to network Network connections (1) 1. If you already have Internet service from the TV and/or you have only one TV set, you don't have this service, make sure that the connection speed exceeds the following: Required speed (effective): at no less than the connection speed below...
Dial-up Internet service cannot be used for HD picture quality, respectively. If the Cable/DSL modem is close to the TV and you have more TVs in the house, you may choose a wired connection. ... provider If you may want to network Network connections (1) 1. If you already have Internet service from the TV and/or you have only one TV set, you don't have this service, make sure that the connection speed exceeds the following: Required speed (effective): at no less than the connection speed below...
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Home network "DLNA" Photos Using slideshow 1. 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 80 Picture setting may deteriorate depending on the slideshow settings. 3. Display Slideshow settings Slideshow settings 2.
Home network "DLNA" Photos Using slideshow 1. 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 80 Picture setting may deteriorate depending on the slideshow settings. 3. Display Slideshow settings Slideshow settings 2.
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Picture setting may become lower depending on the slideshow settings. 3. Media player Photos Using slideshow 1. Start Slideshow After adjusting each of the settings, select Start slideshow with / and press RETURN Stop in mid-cycle 100 Adjust items Select the item by / and adjust the settings using / Picture quality may not work depending on the slideshow settings. Display Slideshow settings Slideshow settings 2.
Picture setting may become lower depending on the slideshow settings. 3. Media player Photos Using slideshow 1. Start Slideshow After adjusting each of the settings, select Start slideshow with / and press RETURN Stop in mid-cycle 100 Adjust items Select the item by / and adjust the settings using / Picture quality may not work depending on the slideshow settings. Display Slideshow settings Slideshow settings 2.
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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. 102
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. 102
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Some menus are made. 146 Display the menu MENU Menu 2. All settings Picture Setting menu Adjust the image or picture quality. Select Picture from menu bar Select desired menu using / and adjust with / * Shows the functions that can be adjusted. * Some functions will be disabled depending on the .... (e.g. Select the item and adjust Select desired item using / from menu bar and press 3. Zoom adjustments will be grayed out if the aspect is not set to ZOOM.) 1. Reset to defaults will be grayed out if no changes are grayed out depending on the type of input signal.
Some menus are made. 146 Display the menu MENU Menu 2. All settings Picture Setting menu Adjust the image or picture quality. Select Picture from menu bar Select desired menu using / and adjust with / * Shows the functions that can be adjusted. * Some functions will be disabled depending on the .... (e.g. Select the item and adjust Select desired item using / from menu bar and press 3. Zoom adjustments will be grayed out if the aspect is not set to ZOOM.) 1. Reset to defaults will be grayed out if no changes are grayed out depending on the type of input signal.
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... range Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness : 0 - 100 Tint :-50 - +50 147 When changing picture mode from/to suit your taste. All 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 ambient lighting conditions or situation. This is due to video games. Contrast...
... range Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness : 0 - 100 Tint :-50 - +50 147 When changing picture mode from/to suit your taste. All 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 ambient lighting conditions or situation. This is due to video games. Contrast...