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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 (...
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 33 3D Notice 34 Viewing 3D 35 Change 3D ⇔ 2D 36 Adjust 3D images 37 3D settings (1) 38 3D settings (2) 39 Computer on TV Display PC screen 40 PC adjustments (1) 41 PC adjustments (2) 42 Input signal 43 Internet services "VIERA Connect" Connect to network Network connections (1) 44 Network connections...
... audio 33 3D Notice 34 Viewing 3D 35 Change 3D ⇔ 2D 36 Adjust 3D images 37 3D settings (1) 38 3D settings (2) 39 Computer on TV Display PC screen 40 PC adjustments (1) 41 PC adjustments (2) 42 Input signal 43 Internet services "VIERA Connect" Connect to network Network connections (1) 44 Network connections...
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... a high definition, then check that the picture will provide the best HD picture 2. It should be in HD. * CC/SAP is not available when watching TV with a box Initial setting 1. Change INPUT INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the proper connection. Tip: press the... box's remote control to change channels. * If the box is connected to the TV using a COAX cable (Antenna/Cable in), then set to 16:9, Widescreen or FULL. * If the audio volume is outputting 720p or 1080i signal. Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. * If your...
... a high definition, then check that the picture will provide the best HD picture 2. It should be in HD. * CC/SAP is not available when watching TV with a box Initial setting 1. Change INPUT INPUT Press the INPUT button to select the proper connection. Tip: press the... box's remote control to change channels. * If the box is connected to the TV using a COAX cable (Antenna/Cable in), then set to 16:9, Widescreen or FULL. * If the audio volume is outputting 720p or 1080i signal. Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. * If your...
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...Cable, Satellite or Fiber services with a box are found, then check: Antenna's position - Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 1. 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. Start scanning. * If at the end of Cable service. Scan the channel MENU Setup > ANT/Cable setup >...
...Cable, Satellite or Fiber services with a box are found, then check: Antenna's position - Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 1. 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. Start scanning. * If at the end of Cable service. Scan the channel MENU Setup > ANT/Cable setup >...
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Menu > Setup > Advanced setup > Channel transition effect This function is not available depending on the TV. Set to Off to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. (e.g. Select desired digital channel To directly enter a digital ...When turning to a digital channel, press the button to disable this function. 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...
Menu > Setup > Advanced setup > Channel transition effect This function is not available depending on the TV. Set to Off to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. (e.g. Select desired digital channel To directly enter a digital ...When turning to a digital channel, press the button to disable this function. 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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... box Set the Favorite channel OPTION Options menu > Set favorite Select the list number using / and (press and hold) to save the displayed channel. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Favorite channels (Set) Channel numbers registered in Set favorite FAVORITE or / repeatedly 15 Select the desired broadcast station with the...
... box Set the Favorite channel OPTION Options menu > Set favorite Select the list number using / and (press and hold) to save the displayed channel. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Favorite channels (Set) Channel numbers registered in Set favorite FAVORITE or / repeatedly 15 Select the desired broadcast station with the...
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Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the number buttons. To display a Favorite channel FAVORITE Favorite channels Select the list number using Cable or Satellite box. 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
Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the number buttons. To display a Favorite channel FAVORITE Favorite channels Select the list number using Cable or Satellite box. 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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... with Closed caption CC Switches the Closed caption mode. ( Closed caption Off / Closed caption On / Closed caption On mute ) * CC is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. * Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the... does not operate the Satellite or Cable box's CC function. * For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for instructions on the recorder or output monitor. 17 characters might be set up on enabling CC with H-FILL...
... with Closed caption CC Switches the Closed caption mode. ( Closed caption Off / Closed caption On / Closed caption On mute ) * CC is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. * Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the... does not operate the Satellite or Cable box's CC function. * For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for instructions on the recorder or output monitor. 17 characters might be set up on enabling CC with H-FILL...
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...Digital mode: Select available audio service when receiving a digital channel. 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 as DTV language and SAP settings in ...service information (example) Analog mode: Select the desired Audio mode. ( Stereo / SAP / Mono ) 18 Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for watching TV. The TV's SAP button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box's SAP function. Audio track is not available when watching...
...Digital mode: Select available audio service when receiving a digital channel. 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 as DTV language and SAP settings in ...service information (example) Analog mode: Select the desired Audio mode. ( Stereo / SAP / Mono ) 18 Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for watching TV. The TV's SAP button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box's SAP function. Audio track is not available when watching...
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... 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 Also, when watching programs via the Antenna/Cable ...input, INFO will include the channel banner. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Other 1. INFO Channel / Station identifier / Program title / Closed caption / SAP / Rating level / Signal resolution / Picture...
... 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 Also, when watching programs via the Antenna/Cable ...input, INFO will include the channel banner. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Other 1. INFO Channel / Station identifier / Program title / Closed caption / SAP / Rating level / Signal resolution / Picture...
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Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. Please be careful not to (HDMI 1, HDMI 2,... Note which terminal the device is connected to the TV properly and connect to desired terminal. Connecting and viewing (1) 1. Component or Video) Component and Composite (Video) in terminals are shared. Connect device Verify that the device is connected to confuse the connection when you use Component or Video. 20
Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. Please be careful not to (HDMI 1, HDMI 2,... Note which terminal the device is connected to the TV properly and connect to desired terminal. Connecting and viewing (1) 1. Component or Video) Component and Composite (Video) in terminals are shared. Connect device Verify that the device is connected to confuse the connection when you use Component or Video. 20
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.... 21 Component and Composite (Video) IN terminals are unsure which input to remember. Display Input select menu (With the connected equipment turned ON) INPUT 2. Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.
.... 21 Component and Composite (Video) IN terminals are unsure which input to remember. Display Input select menu (With the connected equipment turned ON) INPUT 2. Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.
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...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). HDMI is the world's ...HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is displayed on the HDMI in menu screen. Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with a non-compression standard. Audio settings can be made on an HDMI-compliant ...
...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). HDMI is the world's ...HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is displayed on the HDMI in menu screen. Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with a non-compression standard. Audio settings can be made on an HDMI-compliant ...
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...HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to the TV can be connected to the input terminal of these video signals. 23 Devices with no digital output terminal may be used only with a ... can 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. The HDMI connectors are "type A"....
...HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to the TV can be connected to the input terminal of these video signals. 23 Devices with no digital output terminal may be used only with a ... can 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. The HDMI connectors are "type A"....
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Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. Input signal Signals other than below may not be displayed properly. The signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. 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
Watching TV Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc. Input signal Signals other than below may not be displayed properly. The signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. 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
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... room. THX mode is displayed in JPEG menu. 25 Picture mode type Vivid: Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a darkened room. Watching TV For best picture Picture mode 1. It provides a soft, film-like picture. Customizes each item according to suite your taste. Change picture mode to your settings...
... room. THX mode is displayed in JPEG menu. 25 Picture mode type Vivid: Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a darkened room. Watching TV For best picture Picture mode 1. It provides a soft, film-like picture. Customizes each item according to suite your taste. Change picture mode to your settings...
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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 The adjustment happens gradually. and ...
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 The adjustment happens gradually. and ...
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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 ...
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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... four corners of the side bar may occur from displaying it for a long time.) ZOOM: Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast) H-FILL: Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen's side edges. Watching...
... four corners of the side bar may occur from displaying it for a long time.) ZOOM: Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast) H-FILL: Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen's side edges. Watching...
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.... Each color space is a matrix composed of each Input signal level. 29 Adjusts the red/green/blue gain value of red, green & blue colors. Watching TV For best picture Pro settings (1) 1. Adjust the picture mode in more detail Set Custom in relation to factory default settings. Adjusts the IRE picture level...
.... Each color space is a matrix composed of each Input signal level. 29 Adjusts the red/green/blue gain value of red, green & blue colors. Watching TV For best picture Pro settings (1) 1. Adjust the picture mode in more detail Set Custom in relation to factory default settings. Adjusts the IRE picture level...