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... 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 Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a box Initial setting 12 Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 13 Select channels 14 Favorite channels (Set) 15 Favorite channels...
... 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 Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a box Initial setting 12 Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 13 Select channels 14 Favorite channels (Set) 15 Favorite channels...
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... audio 32 3D Notice 33 Viewing 3D 34 Change 3D ⇔ 2D 35 Adjust 3D images 36 3D settings (1) 37 3D settings (2) 38 Computer on TV Display PC screen 39 PC adjustments (1) 40 PC adjustments (2) 41 Input signal 42 Internet services "VIERA Connect" Connect to network Network connections (1) 43 Network connections...
... audio 32 3D Notice 33 Viewing 3D 34 Change 3D ⇔ 2D 35 Adjust 3D images 36 3D settings (1) 37 3D settings (2) 38 Computer on TV Display PC screen 39 PC adjustments (1) 40 PC adjustments (2) 41 Input signal 42 Internet services "VIERA Connect" Connect to network Network connections (1) 43 Network connections...
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Note that it is connected to the TV using a COAX cable (Antenna/Cable in), then set the TV channel to the TV, AV IN or Antenna/Cable in HD. * CC/SAP is not available when watching TV with a box Initial setting 1. Tip: press the TV's INFO button to select the proper connection.... check the box's audio settings. * Contact your box is a high definition, then check that the picture will provide the best HD picture 2. Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. * If your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions on your box to CH3...
Note that it is connected to the TV using a COAX cable (Antenna/Cable in), then set the TV channel to the TV, AV IN or Antenna/Cable in HD. * CC/SAP is not available when watching TV with a box Initial setting 1. Tip: press the TV's INFO button to select the proper connection.... check the box's audio settings. * Contact your box is a high definition, then check that the picture will provide the best HD picture 2. Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. * If your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions on your box to CH3...
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...antenna or Basic Cable service to Not used). 13 In such a case, the channel scanning is not needed (set ANT IN to the TV's "ANTENNA/CABLE IN" screw terminal. Select Programming source Cable or Antenna in Ant in , Auto program 1. or Availability of the scanning... no channels are typically connected to the TV's A/V inputs, preferably HDMI, for best HD picture. Scan the channel MENU Setup > ANT/Cable setup > ANT in . 2. ANTENNA/ TV CABLE IN Antenna 2. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 1. Select Auto program...
...antenna or Basic Cable service to Not used). 13 In such a case, the channel scanning is not needed (set ANT IN to the TV's "ANTENNA/CABLE IN" screw terminal. Select Programming source Cable or Antenna in Ant in , Auto program 1. or Availability of the scanning... no channels are typically connected to the TV's A/V inputs, preferably HDMI, for best HD picture. Scan the channel MENU Setup > ANT/Cable setup > ANT in . 2. ANTENNA/ TV CABLE IN Antenna 2. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 1. Select Auto program...
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... number. (e.g. Menu > Setup > 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. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Select channels Select desired channel or CH buttons are also available on...
... number. (e.g. Menu > Setup > 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. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Select channels Select desired channel or CH buttons are also available on...
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... favorite Select the list number using / and or directly to delete. * To change the page in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Favorite channels (Set) Channel numbers registered in Set favorite FAVORITE or / repeatedly 15 Favorite channels cannot be set when using...
... favorite Select the list number using / and or directly to delete. * To change the page in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Favorite channels (Set) Channel numbers registered in Set favorite FAVORITE or / repeatedly 15 Favorite channels cannot be set when using...
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To display a Favorite channel FAVORITE Favorite channels Select the list number using Cable or Satellite box. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the number buttons. Favorite channels cannot be set when using / and or on favorite screen. * To change the page in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Favorite channels (Display) Channel numbers registered in Favorite channels FAVORITE or / repeatedly directly to displayed 16
To display a Favorite channel FAVORITE Favorite channels Select the list number using Cable or Satellite box. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the number buttons. Favorite channels cannot be set when using / and or on favorite screen. * To change the page in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Favorite channels (Display) Channel numbers registered in Favorite channels FAVORITE or / repeatedly directly to displayed 16
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... connected via HDMI. * Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the recorder or output monitor. 17 Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Closed caption Viewing with Closed caption CC Switches the Closed caption mode. ( Closed caption Off / Closed caption On / ...Closed caption On mute ) * CC is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be output in analog format, the CC data will also be set to FULL (If viewing with their box. * The...
... connected via HDMI. * Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the recorder or output monitor. 17 Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Closed caption Viewing with Closed caption CC Switches the Closed caption mode. ( Closed caption Off / Closed caption On / ...Closed caption On mute ) * CC is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be output in analog format, the CC data will also be set to FULL (If viewing with their box. * The...
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...SAP Digital mode: Select available audio service when receiving a digital channel. Audio track is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. The TV's SAP button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box's SAP function. Audio track 1 of 7 Track ...desired Audio mode. ( Stereo / SAP / Mono ) 18 Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for watching TV. Menu > Audio > DTV language and SAP settings * If you change . Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box SAP Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming) SAP is automatically selected ...
...SAP Digital mode: Select available audio service when receiving a digital channel. Audio track is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. The TV's SAP button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box's SAP function. Audio track 1 of 7 Track ...desired Audio mode. ( Stereo / SAP / Mono ) 18 Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for watching TV. Menu > Audio > DTV language and SAP settings * If you change . Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box SAP Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming) SAP is automatically selected ...
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... 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 using the Antenna/Cable input, not when using Cable or Satellite box. 19 Options menu This menu consists of channels to convenient functions. INFO... / Clock 2. OPTION Channel surf mode: Specify favorites or type of shortcuts to view when pressing the channel up/down button. Information banner Displays TV status information. Also, when watching programs via the Antenna/Cable input, INFO will include the channel banner.
... 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 using the Antenna/Cable input, not when using Cable or Satellite box. 19 Options menu This menu consists of channels to convenient functions. INFO... / Clock 2. OPTION Channel surf mode: Specify favorites or type of shortcuts to view when pressing the channel up/down button. Information banner Displays TV status information. Also, when watching programs via the Antenna/Cable input, INFO will include the channel banner.
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Connecting and viewing (1) 1. Connect device Verify that the device is connected to desired terminal. Note which terminal the device is connected to the TV properly and connect to (HDMI 1, HDMI 2,... Please be careful not to confuse the connection when you use Component or Video. 20 Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. Component or Video) Component and Composite (Video) in terminals are shared.
Connecting and viewing (1) 1. Connect device Verify that the device is connected to desired terminal. Note which terminal the device is connected to the TV properly and connect to (HDMI 1, HDMI 2,... Please be careful not to confuse the connection when you use Component or Video. 20 Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. Component or Video) Component and Composite (Video) in terminals are shared.
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... with labels that are easy to cycle through the available inputs. Select Input 1. Display Input select menu (With the connected equipment turned ON) INPUT 2. Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. Press / to select Video or Component. (Default: Video) Press INPUT and select Video Comp. AUDIO VIDEO For your device...
... with labels that are easy to cycle through the available inputs. Select Input 1. Display Input select menu (With the connected equipment turned ON) INPUT 2. Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. Press / to select Video or Component. (Default: Video) Press INPUT and select Video Comp. AUDIO VIDEO For your device...
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...44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on the HDMI in menu screen. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with a non-compression standard. Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. HDMI is used, connect the audio cable to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable...only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and HD devices. HDMI connection notice HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to HDMI adapter cable (*2). Audio settings can be ...
...44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on the HDMI in menu screen. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with a non-compression standard. Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. HDMI is used, connect the audio cable to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable...only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and HD devices. HDMI connection notice HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to HDMI adapter cable (*2). Audio settings can be ...
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... produce one of either "COMPONENT IN", or "VIDEO IN" to receive analog signals. HDMI connection caution Caution The HDMI terminals on this TV were not specifically designed for use with the following video signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Ensure that the device being ...connected to the TV can be connected to "16:9". The HDMI connectors are "type A". Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. Devices with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection....
... produce one of either "COMPONENT IN", or "VIDEO IN" to receive analog signals. HDMI connection caution Caution The HDMI terminals on this TV were not specifically designed for use with the following video signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Ensure that the device being ...connected to the TV can be connected to "16:9". The HDMI connectors are "type A". Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. Devices with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection....
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Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. Component and HDMI (* HDMI only) Input signal Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94 750 (720) /60p 45.00 59.94 1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 59.94 1,125 (1,080)/60p 67.43 59.94 1,125 (1,080)/60p 67.50 60.00 1,125 (1,080)/24p * 26.97 23.98 1,125 (1,080)/24p * 27.00 24.00 24 The signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. Input signal Signals other than below may not be displayed properly.
Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. Component and HDMI (* HDMI only) Input signal Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94 750 (720) /60p 45.00 59.94 1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 59.94 1,125 (1,080)/60p 67.43 59.94 1,125 (1,080)/60p 67.50 60.00 1,125 (1,080)/24p * 26.97 23.98 1,125 (1,080)/24p * 27.00 24.00 24 The signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. Input signal Signals other than below may not be displayed properly.
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... Certified movies have the "THX" logo on a disc.) * 2D: THX Cinema/THX Bright Room, 3D: THX 3D Cinema Game: Custom: For playing video games. Watching TV For best picture Picture mode 1. Change picture mode to mirror the picture settings used by professional filmmakers, faithfully reproducing the image quality of the image...
... Certified movies have the "THX" logo on a disc.) * 2D: THX Cinema/THX Bright Room, 3D: THX 3D Cinema Game: Custom: For playing video games. Watching TV For best picture Picture mode 1. Change picture mode to mirror the picture settings used by professional filmmakers, faithfully reproducing the image quality of the image...
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... prefer a consistent brightness, disable C.A.T.S. The adjustment happens gradually. This ECO feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered. 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.
... prefer a consistent brightness, disable C.A.T.S. The adjustment happens gradually. This ECO feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered. 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.
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... trimmed. * Some content, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-ray players and game consoles have their own aspect (format) settings. FORMAT ( to zoom. Watching TV For best picture Aspect 1. Use FORMAT button to change the aspect ratio Use when the picture has bars (sides or top/bottom) and to cycle...
... trimmed. * Some content, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-ray players and game consoles have their own aspect (format) settings. FORMAT ( to zoom. Watching TV For best picture Aspect 1. Use FORMAT button to change the aspect ratio Use when the picture has bars (sides or top/bottom) and to cycle...
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... side edges of the image are cut off. 4:3: Standard (Note that "Image retention" of the screen. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast) H-FILL: Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to reset 28 MENU Picture > Aspect adjustments > Zoom adjustments V-position: Vertical position... adjustment Adjust using / to desired size. * Press OK to the screen's side edges. Watching TV For best picture Aspect info. FULL: Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen's side edges. (Recommended for anamorphic picture) JUST: Stretches ...
... side edges of the image are cut off. 4:3: Standard (Note that "Image retention" of the screen. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast) H-FILL: Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to reset 28 MENU Picture > Aspect adjustments > Zoom adjustments V-position: Vertical position... adjustment Adjust using / to desired size. * Press OK to the screen's side edges. Watching TV For best picture Aspect info. FULL: Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen's side edges. (Recommended for anamorphic picture) JUST: Stretches ...
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Each color space is a matrix composed of red, green & blue colors. 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. Select your preference Adjusts the white balance for dark red/green/blue areas. 29 Adjusts the white balance for light red/green/blue areas. Watching TV For best picture Pro settings (1) 1. Adjust the picture mode in more detail Set Custom in Picture mode first.
Each color space is a matrix composed of red, green & blue colors. 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. Select your preference Adjusts the white balance for dark red/green/blue areas. 29 Adjusts the white balance for light red/green/blue areas. Watching TV For best picture Pro settings (1) 1. Adjust the picture mode in more detail Set Custom in Picture mode first.