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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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Continue 196 Sound - Unusual 198 Networking 199 Software update 200 3D - Viewing 193 Picture - Gray-out 204 Reset to default 205 Care and Cleaning Display panel 206 Cabinet 207 10 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 - Snowy / none 194 Picture - Viewing 201 3D - none 197 Sound - Format 202 Other 203 Menu - Distortion 195 Picture -
Continue 196 Sound - Unusual 198 Networking 199 Software update 200 3D - Viewing 193 Picture - Gray-out 204 Reset to default 205 Care and Cleaning Display panel 206 Cabinet 207 10 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 - Snowy / none 194 Picture - Viewing 201 3D - none 197 Sound - Format 202 Other 203 Menu - Distortion 195 Picture -
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...a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. * If your box is a high definition, then check that the picture will provide the best HD picture 2. Wait 2 seconds. 3. Tip: HDMI will not be set the TV channel to the TV using a COAX cable (Antenna/Cable in . Change INPUT INPUT Press the INPUT button... to verify. * Check your box "aspect" or "format" settings. Tip: press the TV's INFO button to select the...
...a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. * If your box is a high definition, then check that the picture will provide the best HD picture 2. Wait 2 seconds. 3. Tip: HDMI will not be set the TV channel to the TV using a COAX cable (Antenna/Cable in . Change INPUT INPUT Press the INPUT button... to verify. * Check your box "aspect" or "format" settings. Tip: press the TV's INFO button to select the...
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...Connect coax Connect a COAX wire from either an antenna or Basic Cable service to the TV's A/V inputs, preferably HDMI, for best HD picture. Start scanning. * If at the end of Cable service. ANTENNA/ TV CABLE IN Antenna 2. or Availability of the scanning no channels are... with a box are found, then check: Antenna's position - Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 1. In such a case, the channel scanning is not needed (set ANT IN to Not used). 13 Select Auto program and select scan mode (All channels / Analog only / Digital only...
...Connect coax Connect a COAX wire from either an antenna or Basic Cable service to the TV's A/V inputs, preferably HDMI, for best HD picture. Start scanning. * If at the end of Cable service. ANTENNA/ TV CABLE IN Antenna 2. or Availability of the scanning no channels are... with a box are found, then check: Antenna's position - Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 1. In such a case, the channel scanning is not needed (set ANT IN to Not used). 13 Select Auto program and select scan mode (All channels / Analog only / Digital only...
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... that displays transition picture images when tuning the channels. Menu > Setup > Advanced setup > Channel transition effect This function is not available depending on the TV. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Select channels Select desired channel or CH buttons are also available on the input signal. 14 Set to Off to...
... that displays transition picture images when tuning the channels. Menu > Setup > Advanced setup > Channel transition effect This function is not available depending on the TV. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Select channels Select desired channel or CH buttons are also available on the input signal. 14 Set to Off to...
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Information banner Displays TV status information. 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 ... type of shortcuts to view when pressing the channel up/down button. 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...
Information banner Displays TV status information. 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 ... type of shortcuts to view when pressing the channel up/down button. 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...
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... Select desired menu using / Tip: HDMI will provide the best HD picture 2. Picture mode type Vivid: Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in JPEG menu. 25 THX*: Precisely reproduces the original quality of THX Certified movies. (THX.... It provides a soft, film-like picture. THX mode is displayed in a well-lit room. Watching TV For best picture Picture mode 1. Adjust using / from menu bar and press 2. Customizes each item according to mirror the picture settings used to your settings and taste 1. Change picture mode to suite your taste. Cinema:...
... Select desired menu using / Tip: HDMI will provide the best HD picture 2. Picture mode type Vivid: Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in JPEG menu. 25 THX*: Precisely reproduces the original quality of THX Certified movies. (THX.... It provides a soft, film-like picture. THX mode is displayed in a well-lit room. Watching TV For best picture Picture mode 1. Adjust using / from menu bar and press 2. Customizes each item according to mirror the picture settings used to your settings and taste 1. Change picture mode to suite your taste. Cinema:...
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C.A.T.S. and turn it off. Watching TV For best picture Auto brightness (ECO) Contrast Automatic Tracking System (C.A.T.S.) adjusts the screen brightness and contrast according to On. 26 features a built-...light conditions. This ECO feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered. by: Menu > Picture > scroll down to C.A.T.S. The adjustment happens gradually. If you prefer a consistent brightness, disable C.A.T.S. Or Menu > Picture > Picture mode then select viewing mode such as Custom. * Standard picture mode automatically sets C.A.T.S.
C.A.T.S. and turn it off. Watching TV For best picture Auto brightness (ECO) Contrast Automatic Tracking System (C.A.T.S.) adjusts the screen brightness and contrast according to On. 26 features a built-...light conditions. This ECO feature automatically dims the brightness of the screen when the room lighting is lowered. by: Menu > Picture > scroll down to C.A.T.S. The adjustment happens gradually. If you prefer a consistent brightness, disable C.A.T.S. Or Menu > Picture > Picture mode then select viewing mode such as Custom. * Standard picture mode automatically sets C.A.T.S.
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Top and bottom bars are available in extra-wide format. Adjust the device's aspect settings. 27 Watching TV For best picture Aspect 1. FORMAT ( to zoom. 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...
Top and bottom bars are available in extra-wide format. Adjust the device's aspect settings. 27 Watching TV For best picture Aspect 1. FORMAT ( to zoom. 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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Select your preference Adjusts the white balance for dark red/green/blue areas. 29 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. 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.
Select your preference Adjusts the white balance for dark red/green/blue areas. 29 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. 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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... overall panel brightness. Adjusts the intermediate brightness of the image in gradation. 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. AGC 0-15 (default:7) Increases the...
... overall panel brightness. Adjusts the intermediate brightness of the image in gradation. 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. AGC 0-15 (default:7) Increases the...
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... are input from the G connector. Adjusts the horizontal position using left /right cursor button. 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...
... are input from the G connector. Adjusts the horizontal position using left /right cursor button. 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...
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... 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 get the best possible picture, then adjust the Clock phase so that a clear picture appears. Display range Horizontal: 15 - 110 kHz... TV Computer on signals. Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies. It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to wide display and selects the appropriate screen resolution. Switches to poor input signals.
... 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 get the best possible picture, then adjust the Clock phase so that a clear picture appears. Display range Horizontal: 15 - 110 kHz... TV Computer on signals. Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies. It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to wide display and selects the appropriate screen resolution. Switches to poor input signals.
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Dial-up Internet service cannot be used for HD picture quality, respectively. Contact your local provider, please order a highspeed Internet service at least 1.5 Mbps for SD and 6 Mbps for VIERA Connect. 2. Select wired or wireless ... services "VIERA Connect" Connect to use a wireless network. 43 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. Contact your local provider, please order a highspeed Internet service at least 1.5 Mbps for SD and 6 Mbps for VIERA Connect. 2. Select wired or wireless ... services "VIERA Connect" Connect to use a wireless network. 43 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. Adjust items Select the item by / and adjust the settings using / Picture quality may not work depending on the slideshow settings. 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 Display Slideshow settings Slideshow settings 2.
Picture setting may become lower depending on the slideshow settings. 3. Adjust items Select the item by / and adjust the settings using / Picture quality may not work depending on the slideshow settings. 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 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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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 input signal or condition. (e.g. Zoom adjustments will be grayed out if the aspect is not set to defaults will be grayed out if no changes are... the type of input signal. Select the item and adjust Select desired item using / from menu bar and press 3. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. All settings Picture Setting menu Adjust the image or picture quality. Reset to ZOOM.) 1. Some menus are made. 146
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 input signal or condition. (e.g. Zoom adjustments will be grayed out if the aspect is not set to defaults will be grayed out if no changes are... the type of input signal. Select the item and adjust Select desired item using / from menu bar and press 3. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. All settings Picture Setting menu Adjust the image or picture quality. Reset to ZOOM.) 1. Some menus are made. 146
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... is normal and is normal. This is due to video games. for advanced settings. Display range Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness : 0 - 100 Tint :-50 - +50 147 When changing picture mode from/to suit your taste. Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness *THX...Adjusts the color, brightness, etc. Adjusts the picture quality according to factory default settings except for each picture mode to Game the screen will momentarily go black. All settings Picture Basic settings (1) MENU Menu > Picture Settings Reset to defaults Picture mode Options Vivid/ Standard/ Cinema/ THX*/ Game...
... is normal and is normal. This is due to video games. for advanced settings. Display range Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness : 0 - 100 Tint :-50 - +50 147 When changing picture mode from/to suit your taste. Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness *THX...Adjusts the color, brightness, etc. Adjusts the picture quality according to factory default settings except for each picture mode to Game the screen will momentarily go black. All settings Picture Basic settings (1) MENU Menu > Picture Settings Reset to defaults Picture mode Options Vivid/ Standard/ Cinema/ THX*/ Game...