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... 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 (Display) 16 Closed caption 17 SAP 18 Other 19 Blu-ray, 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
... 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 (Display) 16 Closed caption 17 SAP 18 Other 19 Blu-ray, 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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... 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. Power on any box settings. 12 Connecting Select the wiring method connecting your box "aspect" or "format" settings. Change INPUT INPUT Press the INPUT button to the TV, AV IN or Antenna/Cable in ), then set to 16:9, Widescreen or FULL. * If the audio volume is outputting 720p or 1080i signal...
... 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. Power on any box settings. 12 Connecting Select the wiring method connecting your box "aspect" or "format" settings. Change INPUT INPUT Press the INPUT button to the TV, AV IN or Antenna/Cable in ), then set to 16:9, Widescreen or FULL. * If the audio volume is outputting 720p or 1080i signal...
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... 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. Connect coax Connect a COAX wire from either an antenna or Basic Cable service to Not used). 13 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. Select Auto program and select scan mode (All channels / Analog only / Digital only). 3. Cable...
... 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. Connect coax Connect a COAX wire from either an antenna or Basic Cable service to Not used). 13 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. Select Auto program and select scan mode (All channels / Analog only / Digital only). 3. Cable...
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... audio input signal. 33 "A.I . Distance to "Off" when using external speakers. Ideal for the HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when a DVI cable is selected. Volume leveler Minimizes volume disparity after switching to prevent resonance. Reduces low frequency level to external inputs. sound Off/On Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. Switches to wall Over 1ft(30cm)/ Over 1ft(30cm): TV is mounted. Watching TV For best audio Advanced audio MENU Menu > Audio > Advanced audio Settings Options...
... audio input signal. 33 "A.I . Distance to "Off" when using external speakers. Ideal for the HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when a DVI cable is selected. Volume leveler Minimizes volume disparity after switching to prevent resonance. Reduces low frequency level to external inputs. sound Off/On Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. Switches to wall Over 1ft(30cm)/ Over 1ft(30cm): TV is mounted. Watching TV For best audio Advanced audio MENU Menu > Audio > Advanced audio Settings Options...
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... HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the individual manuals for the equipment. 130 Recommended part number: RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m) For more details on . VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", is based...
... HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the individual manuals for the equipment. 130 Recommended part number: RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m) For more details on . VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", is based...
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... Control" version of the equipment. 1. Select VIERA Link settings Setup > VIERA Link settings Select Setup using / from menu bar and press select VIERA Link settings with / 4. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. Select VIERA Link and set to On Change the VIERA Link to On in VIERA Link settings menu. Select and set VIERA Link to On with / and press 3. Some features are disabled depending on link/Power off link/Energy saving mode/ Unselected device energy save /Default speakers...
... Control" version of the equipment. 1. Select VIERA Link settings Setup > VIERA Link settings Select Setup using / from menu bar and press select VIERA Link settings with / 4. Display the menu MENU Menu 2. Select VIERA Link and set to On Change the VIERA Link to On in VIERA Link settings menu. Select and set VIERA Link to On with / and press 3. Some features are disabled depending on link/Power off link/Energy saving mode/ Unselected device energy save /Default speakers...
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Set to On to adjust Effect (-3 to Swapped when the phases are reversed (When there is an unusual sense of depth). Change this to +3). Displays message for viewing 3D images. 181 On: Resolves discomfort caused by adjusting left-right parallax. All settings Setup 3D settings (2) MENU Menu > Setup > 3D settings Settings Options 3D adjustment Off/On Left/Right swap Normal/ Swapped Diagonal line filter Safety precautions Off/On Description Changes 3D depth by receiving a quincunx matrix signal.
Set to On to adjust Effect (-3 to Swapped when the phases are reversed (When there is an unusual sense of depth). Change this to +3). Displays message for viewing 3D images. 181 On: Resolves discomfort caused by adjusting left-right parallax. All settings Setup 3D settings (2) MENU Menu > Setup > 3D settings Settings Options 3D adjustment Off/On Left/Right swap Normal/ Swapped Diagonal line filter Safety precautions Off/On Description Changes 3D depth by receiving a quincunx matrix signal.
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...All settings Setup ANT/Cable setup (1) MENU Menu > Setup > ANT/Cable setup Settings ANT in Auto program Options Cable/ Antenna/ Not used : Following channel settings are erased. After the scanning is completed, press OK to scan or edit. Edit: Edit these items. Caption: Changes the station identifier. (maximum 7 characters available) Favorite: Registers channels to start scanning automatically. Change the channel setting or channel display. Not used All channels/ Analog only/ Digital only Manual program Description Select desired signal type to save the settings. All...
...All settings Setup ANT/Cable setup (1) MENU Menu > Setup > ANT/Cable setup Settings ANT in Auto program Options Cable/ Antenna/ Not used : Following channel settings are erased. After the scanning is completed, press OK to scan or edit. Edit: Edit these items. Caption: Changes the station identifier. (maximum 7 characters available) Favorite: Registers channels to start scanning automatically. Change the channel setting or channel display. Not used All channels/ Analog only/ Digital only Manual program Description Select desired signal type to save the settings. All...
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If the signal is found or freezing occurs on a digital image. All settings Setup ANT/Cable setup (2) MENU Settings Signal meter Menu > Setup > ANT/Cable setup Options Description Check the signal strength if interference is weak, check the antenna. Not available if "Cable" is selected in "ANT in" Available only for digital antenna channels. 183 If you cannot figure out the problem, consult your local dealer.
If the signal is found or freezing occurs on a digital image. All settings Setup ANT/Cable setup (2) MENU Settings Signal meter Menu > Setup > ANT/Cable setup Options Description Check the signal strength if interference is weak, check the antenna. Not available if "Cable" is selected in "ANT in" Available only for digital antenna channels. 183 If you cannot figure out the problem, consult your local dealer.
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Choose the Closed caption service of the screen) T1-4: Textual information (Appears over the entire screen) 185 All settings Setup Closed caption (1) MENU Settings Reset to defaults Mode Analog Menu > Setup > Closed caption Options Off/On/ CC on mute: To display Closed captions when the audio is muted. (When not using, select Off). CC1-4: Information related to factory default settings. On: To display Closed captions. CC on mute CC1-4/T1-4 Description Resets all Closed caption settings to pictures (Appears at the bottom of Analog broadcasting.
Choose the Closed caption service of the screen) T1-4: Textual information (Appears over the entire screen) 185 All settings Setup Closed caption (1) MENU Settings Reset to defaults Mode Analog Menu > Setup > Closed caption Options Off/On/ CC on mute: To display Closed captions when the audio is muted. (When not using, select Off). CC1-4: Information related to factory default settings. On: To display Closed captions. CC on mute CC1-4/T1-4 Description Resets all Closed caption settings to pictures (Appears at the bottom of Analog broadcasting.
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All settings Setup Closed caption (2) MENU Menu > Setup > Closed caption Settings Digital Digital setting (Set display settings in digital programs.) Options Description Primary/ The Digital Closed caption menu lets you Second./ configure the way you choose to view the digital Service 3/4/5/6 captioning. opacity Select the opacity of text Background Select the color of text Fore. Size Select the text size Font Select the text font Style Select the text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.) Foreground Select the color of text box Back. opacity...
All settings Setup Closed caption (2) MENU Menu > Setup > Closed caption Settings Digital Digital setting (Set display settings in digital programs.) Options Description Primary/ The Digital Closed caption menu lets you Second./ configure the way you choose to view the digital Service 3/4/5/6 captioning. opacity Select the opacity of text Background Select the color of text Fore. Size Select the text size Font Select the text font Style Select the text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.) Foreground Select the color of text box Back. opacity...
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... signal is 480i (except for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV only when the receiver (such as a Cable box or satellite receiver) has the CC set to FULL (If viewing with your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions. All settings Setup Closed caption notice For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set up on the recorder or output monitor. 187 If the recorder or output monitor is being output...
... signal is 480i (except for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV only when the receiver (such as a Cable box or satellite receiver) has the CC set to FULL (If viewing with your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions. All settings Setup Closed caption notice For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set up on the recorder or output monitor. 187 If the recorder or output monitor is being output...
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Sound will be output from TV to ECO Standby mode* automatically under these conditions. Power off , all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to Theater. To set the Home theater system as Default speakers, change the Default speakers setting from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on )/ Yes (with Quick Start mode)" * Minimum power consumption of Standby condition for available equipment only) TV is turned off link:(Yes). Yes...
Sound will be output from TV to ECO Standby mode* automatically under these conditions. Power off , all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to Theater. To set the Home theater system as Default speakers, change the Default speakers setting from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on )/ Yes (with Quick Start mode)" * Minimum power consumption of Standby condition for available equipment only) TV is turned off link:(Yes). Yes...
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... flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off Description Reduces screen brightness to "Yes", or "On/Off Timer" is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by "No signal for 10 minutes Menu > Setup > ECO/energy saving Options Standard/ Saving Stay on/ Power TV off . 190 All settings Setup ECO/energy saving (1) MENU Settings Power...
... flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off Description Reduces screen brightness to "Yes", or "On/Off Timer" is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by "No signal for 10 minutes Menu > Setup > ECO/energy saving Options Standard/ Saving Stay on/ Power TV off . 190 All settings Setup ECO/energy saving (1) MENU Settings Power...
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... settings Setup ECO/energy saving (2) MENU Menu > Setup > ECO/energy saving Settings No activity for 3 hours Options Stay on/ Power TV off Description To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off by "No activity for 3 hours" feature. Not in use when "Auto power on" is set to "Yes", or "On/Off Timer" is set, or while "PC inputs" is turned on -screen display will be displayed for the first time...
... settings Setup ECO/energy saving (2) MENU Menu > Setup > ECO/energy saving Settings No activity for 3 hours Options Stay on/ Power TV off Description To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off by "No activity for 3 hours" feature. Not in use when "Auto power on" is set to "Yes", or "On/Off Timer" is set, or while "PC inputs" is turned on -screen display will be displayed for the first time...
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... be displayed repeatedly. Set to Off to playback SD cards automatically. Set later: Image viewer settings menu will be plugged into this device. Sets the banner display status. All settings Setup Advanced setup MENU Menu > Setup > Advanced setup Settings Options Auto power on every time the power is turned On. Sets the media contents or playback type to disable transition effect during tuning the channel. 192 TV turns on No/Yes Image viewer auto play Slideshow/ Photos/ Videos/Music/ Set later/Off VIERA Connect...
... be displayed repeatedly. Set to Off to playback SD cards automatically. Set later: Image viewer settings menu will be plugged into this device. Sets the banner display status. All settings Setup Advanced setup MENU Menu > Setup > Advanced setup Settings Options Auto power on every time the power is turned On. Sets the media contents or playback type to disable transition effect during tuning the channel. 192 TV turns on No/Yes Image viewer auto play Slideshow/ Photos/ Videos/Music/ Set later/Off VIERA Connect...
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... the external equipment. Label: [BLANK] Blu-ray/CABLE/SATELLITE/ DVD /DVD REC/DVR/GAME/HOME THTR/ RECEIVER/COMPUTER/MEDIA CTR/ MEDIA EXT/VCR/CAMERA/MONITOR/ AUX/OTHER/Not used 193 All settings Setup Other settings (1) MENU Settings Channel surf mode Language Clock Input labels Menu > Setup Options All/Favorite/ Digital only/ Analog only English/ Español/ Français Description Sets the mode to external input terminals can be labeled for timer function). Selects the screen menu...
... the external equipment. Label: [BLANK] Blu-ray/CABLE/SATELLITE/ DVD /DVD REC/DVR/GAME/HOME THTR/ RECEIVER/COMPUTER/MEDIA CTR/ MEDIA EXT/VCR/CAMERA/MONITOR/ AUX/OTHER/Not used 193 All settings Setup Other settings (1) MENU Settings Channel surf mode Language Clock Input labels Menu > Setup Options All/Favorite/ Digital only/ Analog only English/ Español/ Français Description Sets the mode to external input terminals can be labeled for timer function). Selects the screen menu...
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.... Adjusts lip sync delay, audio output setting, and volume for the Bluetooth audio devices. All settings Setup Other settings (2) MENU Menu > Setup Settings Bluetooth settings Options VIERA Touch Pad settings Keyboard type First time setup About Reset to factory defaults. 194 Changes cursor settings, such as tap setting and cursor sensitivity. Selects the country/region of the keyboard connected to this TV. (U.S./Canadian French/Canadian Multilingual Standard/Spanish (Latin America)/Spanish (Spain)) Launches First time setup wizard. Displays TV's firmware...
.... Adjusts lip sync delay, audio output setting, and volume for the Bluetooth audio devices. All settings Setup Other settings (2) MENU Menu > Setup Settings Bluetooth settings Options VIERA Touch Pad settings Keyboard type First time setup About Reset to factory defaults. 194 Changes cursor settings, such as tap setting and cursor sensitivity. Selects the country/region of the keyboard connected to this TV. (U.S./Canadian French/Canadian Multilingual Standard/Spanish (Latin America)/Spanish (Spain)) Launches First time setup wizard. Displays TV's firmware...
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... the device is turned on (front red LED light should be on and functioning correctly. Why is the picture snowy when ANT/Cable in and the TV is on ; Snowy / none Questions Why is working; not blinking) Press the INPUT button on the TV's remote control. When using an external video source, such as a Cable/Satellite box or DVD player, check that all connections are secure. If the menu is displayed, then the...
... the device is turned on (front red LED light should be on and functioning correctly. Why is the picture snowy when ANT/Cable in and the TV is on ; Snowy / none Questions Why is working; not blinking) Press the INPUT button on the TV's remote control. When using an external video source, such as a Cable/Satellite box or DVD player, check that all connections are secure. If the menu is displayed, then the...
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... on screen instructions, do I check for my TV? Support / FAQ FAQ Software update Questions Answers How do I get the software update information and download periodically? The current version and latest for the latest In the main menu, select Network. If software update is grayed out, the TV is On. If a newer version is displayed if available. Make sure that setting is not connected to download. 202...
... on screen instructions, do I check for my TV? Support / FAQ FAQ Software update Questions Answers How do I get the software update information and download periodically? The current version and latest for the latest In the main menu, select Network. If software update is grayed out, the TV is On. If a newer version is displayed if available. Make sure that setting is not connected to download. 202...
