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Connecting and viewing (1) 19 Connecting and viewing (2) 20 HDMI connection notice 21 HDMI connection caution 22 Input signal 23 For best picture Picture mode 24 Auto brightness (ECO) 25 Aspect 26 Aspect info. 27 For best audio Basic adjustments 28 Advanced audio 29 Computer on TV 2 Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a box Initial setting 11 Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 12 Select channels 13 Favorite channels (Set) 14 Favorite channels (Display) 15 Closed caption 16 SAP 17 Other 18 Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.
Connecting and viewing (1) 19 Connecting and viewing (2) 20 HDMI connection notice 21 HDMI connection caution 22 Input signal 23 For best picture Picture mode 24 Auto brightness (ECO) 25 Aspect 26 Aspect info. 27 For best audio Basic adjustments 28 Advanced audio 29 Computer on TV 2 Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a box Initial setting 11 Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 12 Select channels 13 Favorite channels (Set) 14 Favorite channels (Display) 15 Closed caption 16 SAP 17 Other 18 Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.
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... Connect" Connect to network Network connections (1) 34 Network connections (2) 35 Network connections (3) 36 Network connections (4) 37 Network settings Setting menu 38 Connection test 39 Network connection 40 Wireless network settings 41 IP address/DNS settings 42 Proxy settings 43 Network link (1) 44 Network link (2) 45 Software update 46 New software notice 47 Network status 48...
... Connect" Connect to network Network connections (1) 34 Network connections (2) 35 Network connections (3) 36 Network connections (4) 37 Network settings Setting menu 38 Connection test 39 Network connection 40 Wireless network settings 41 IP address/DNS settings 42 Proxy settings 43 Network link (1) 44 Network link (2) 45 Software update 46 New software notice 47 Network status 48...
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Connect to network Network connections (1) 51 Network connections (2) 52 Network connections (3) 53 Network connections (4) 54 Network settings Setting menu 55 Connection test 56 Network connection 57 Wireless network settings 58 IP address/DNS settings 59 Proxy settings 60 Network link (1) 61 Network link (2) 62 Software update 63 New software notice 64 Network status 65 Photos Viewing Photos 66 Photo view 67 Options menu 68 Using slideshow 69 Slideshow settings 70 Videos Viewing Videos 71 Video view 72 Options menu 73 4
Connect to network Network connections (1) 51 Network connections (2) 52 Network connections (3) 53 Network connections (4) 54 Network settings Setting menu 55 Connection test 56 Network connection 57 Wireless network settings 58 IP address/DNS settings 59 Proxy settings 60 Network link (1) 61 Network link (2) 62 Software update 63 New software notice 64 Network status 65 Photos Viewing Photos 66 Photo view 67 Options menu 68 Using slideshow 69 Slideshow settings 70 Videos Viewing Videos 71 Video view 72 Options menu 73 4
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Music Playing Music 74 Music view 75 Options menu 76 Data information Compatible Data format (1) 77 Compatible Data format (2) 78 Compatible Data format (3) 79 Notice 80 Media player Get started Information 81 Media warning messages 82 SD card handling cautions 83 Photos Viewing Photos 84 Photo view 85 Sort the photos 86 Options menu 87 Thumbnails size 88 Using slideshow 89 Slideshow settings 90 Soundtrack settings 91 Videos Viewing Videos 92 Video view 93 Options menu 94 5
Music Playing Music 74 Music view 75 Options menu 76 Data information Compatible Data format (1) 77 Compatible Data format (2) 78 Compatible Data format (3) 79 Notice 80 Media player Get started Information 81 Media warning messages 82 SD card handling cautions 83 Photos Viewing Photos 84 Photo view 85 Sort the photos 86 Options menu 87 Thumbnails size 88 Using slideshow 89 Slideshow settings 90 Soundtrack settings 91 Videos Viewing Videos 92 Video view 93 Options menu 94 5
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Music Playing Music 95 Music view 96 Options menu 97 Data information Compatible Data format (1) 98 Compatible Data format (2) 99 Compatible Data format (3) 100 Notice 101 Convenience features Using VIERA TOOLS Using VIERA TOOLS 102 Timer Setting menu 103 Sleep (Off timer) 104 Timer (On/Off timer) 105 Lock (parental control) Setting menu 106 Lock (1) 107 Lock (2) 108 Password setting 109 Parental control ratings (1) 110 Parental control ratings (2) 111 Parental control ratings (3) 112 Closed caption Setting menu 113 Closed caption (1) 114 6
Music Playing Music 95 Music view 96 Options menu 97 Data information Compatible Data format (1) 98 Compatible Data format (2) 99 Compatible Data format (3) 100 Notice 101 Convenience features Using VIERA TOOLS Using VIERA TOOLS 102 Timer Setting menu 103 Sleep (Off timer) 104 Timer (On/Off timer) 105 Lock (parental control) Setting menu 106 Lock (1) 107 Lock (2) 108 Password setting 109 Parental control ratings (1) 110 Parental control ratings (2) 111 Parental control ratings (3) 112 Closed caption Setting menu 113 Closed caption (1) 114 6
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... note (1) 118 Connecting note (2) 119 VIERA Link connections (1) 120 VIERA Link connections (2) 121 VIERA Link connections (3) 122 VIERA Link settings 123 VIERA Link settings feature (1) 124 VIERA Link settings feature (2) 125 VIERA Link settings feature (3) 126 VIERA Link 127 VIERA Link menu (1) 128 VIERA Link menu (2) 129 Control by smartphone, etc. Smartphone remote 130...
... note (1) 118 Connecting note (2) 119 VIERA Link connections (1) 120 VIERA Link connections (2) 121 VIERA Link connections (3) 122 VIERA Link settings 123 VIERA Link settings feature (1) 124 VIERA Link settings feature (2) 125 VIERA Link settings feature (3) 126 VIERA Link 127 VIERA Link menu (1) 128 VIERA Link menu (2) 129 Control by smartphone, etc. Smartphone remote 130...
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...your Cable , Satellite or Fiber box Use the box's remote control to the TV, AV IN or Antenna/Cable in. It should be in ), then set the TV channel to select the proper connection. Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. * If your box... * If the box is too low, check the box's audio settings. * Contact your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions on any box settings. 11 Connecting Select the wiring method connecting your box "aspect" or "format" settings. Tip: HDMI will not be set to 16:9, Widescreen or FULL. * If the audio volume is ...
...your Cable , Satellite or Fiber box Use the box's remote control to the TV, AV IN or Antenna/Cable in. It should be in ), then set the TV channel to select the proper connection. Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. * If your box... * If the box is too low, check the box's audio settings. * Contact your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions on any box settings. 11 Connecting Select the wiring method connecting your box "aspect" or "format" settings. Tip: HDMI will not be set to 16:9, Widescreen or FULL. * If the audio volume is ...
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ANTENNA/ TV CABLE IN Antenna 2. Select Programming source Cable or Antenna in Ant in , Auto program 1. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 1. Start scanning. * If at the end of Cable service. Scan the channel MENU Setup > ANT/Cable setup > ANT in . 2. Select Auto program and select scan ... best HD picture. Cable, Satellite or Fiber services with a box are found, then check: Antenna's position - In such a case, the channel scanning is not needed (set ANT IN to Not used). 12
ANTENNA/ TV CABLE IN Antenna 2. Select Programming source Cable or Antenna in Ant in , Auto program 1. Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 1. Start scanning. * If at the end of Cable service. Scan the channel MENU Setup > ANT/Cable setup > ANT in . 2. Select Auto program and select scan ... best HD picture. Cable, Satellite or Fiber services with a box are found, then check: Antenna's position - In such a case, the channel scanning is not needed (set ANT IN to Not used). 12
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... Select the list number using / and (press and hold) to save the displayed channel. Delete a Favorite channel OPTION Options menu > Set 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 ...
... Select the list number using / and (press and hold) to save the displayed channel. Delete a Favorite channel OPTION Options menu > Set 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 ...
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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 15
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 15
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characters might be cut off). * If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for instructions on enabling CC with their box. * The TV's CC ...button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box's CC function. * For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to be output in analog format, the CC data will also be set up on the recorder or output monitor. 16 Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Closed caption Viewing...
characters might be cut off). * If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for instructions on enabling CC with their box. * The TV's CC ...button does not operate the Satellite or Cable box's CC function. * For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to be output in analog format, the CC data will also be set up on the recorder or output monitor. 16 Watching TV Antenna / Cable service without a box Closed caption Viewing...
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...service without a box SAP Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming) SAP is automatically selected as DTV language and SAP settings in Audio menu. Menu > Audio > DTV language and SAP settings * If you change . Audio track is not available when watching TV with the SAP button, the DTV language and... SAP settings will not change the audio settings with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. Contact your Cable or...
...service without a box SAP Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming) SAP is automatically selected as DTV language and SAP settings in Audio menu. Menu > Audio > DTV language and SAP settings * If you change . Audio track is not available when watching TV with the SAP button, the DTV language and... SAP settings will not change the audio settings with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. Contact your Cable or...
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... / SAP / Rating level / Signal resolution / Picture mode / Aspect ratio / Sleep timer remaining time / Clock 2. Options menu This menu consists of channels to convenient functions. 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...
... / SAP / Rating level / Signal resolution / Picture mode / Aspect ratio / Sleep timer remaining time / Clock 2. Options menu This menu consists of channels to convenient functions. 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...
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... Input select menu (With the connected equipment turned ON) INPUT 2. Component and Composite (Video) IN terminals are easy to remember. Connecting and viewing (2) 2. Edit Labels Set ANT/Cable in step 1 Select correct input source, using / and press You can edit the inputs with labels that are shared and must be connected...
... Input select menu (With the connected equipment turned ON) INPUT 2. Component and Composite (Video) IN terminals are easy to remember. Connecting and viewing (2) 2. Edit Labels Set ANT/Cable in step 1 Select correct input source, using / and press You can edit the inputs with labels that are shared and must be connected...
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... used, connect the audio cable to HDMI adapter cable (*2). When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is displayed on the HDMI in menu screen. Audio settings can be made on an HDMI-compliant device. (*2): Inquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop. 21 If the external equipment has only a DVI output...
... used, connect the audio cable to HDMI adapter cable (*2). When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is displayed on the HDMI in menu screen. Audio settings can be made on an HDMI-compliant device. (*2): Inquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop. 21 If the external equipment has only a DVI output...
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... used only with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. The HDMI connectors are "type A". If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to receive analog signals. Devices with a PC. Ensure that the device being connected to the TV can be connected to the input...
... used only with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. The HDMI connectors are "type A". If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to receive analog signals. Devices with a PC. Ensure that the device being connected to the TV can be connected to the input...
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...: Custom: For playing video games. Adjust using / from menu bar and press 2. Customizes each item according to suite your taste. Change picture mode to your settings and taste 1. Photo is displayed in a darkened room. Watching TV For best picture Picture mode 1. Standard: Recommended for viewing in a well-lit room. It provides...
...: Custom: For playing video games. Adjust using / from menu bar and press 2. Customizes each item according to suite your taste. Change picture mode to your settings and taste 1. Photo is displayed in a darkened room. Watching TV For best picture Picture mode 1. Standard: Recommended for viewing in a well-lit room. It provides...
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The adjustment happens gradually. and turn it off. Or Menu > Picture > Picture mode then select viewing mode such as Custom. * Standard picture mode automatically sets C.A.T.S. 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. 25 features a built-in ...
The adjustment happens gradually. and turn it off. Or Menu > Picture > Picture mode then select viewing mode such as Custom. * Standard picture mode automatically sets C.A.T.S. 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. 25 features a built-in ...
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... 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. Watching TV For best picture Aspect 1. Adjust the device's aspect settings. 26 FORMAT ( to zoom. Top and bottom bars are available in extra-wide format.
... 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. Watching TV For best picture Aspect 1. Adjust the device's aspect settings. 26 FORMAT ( to zoom. Top and bottom bars are available in extra-wide format.
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Watching TV For best audio Basic adjustments 1. Adjust Adjust using / from menu bar and press 2. Increases or decreases the treble response. Increases or decreases the bass response. Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. 28 Change the basic audio settings 1. Select desired audio menu MENU Menu > Audio Select desired menu using / Settings Reset to defaults Bass Treble Balance Description Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.
Watching TV For best audio Basic adjustments 1. Adjust Adjust using / from menu bar and press 2. Increases or decreases the treble response. Increases or decreases the bass response. Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. 28 Change the basic audio settings 1. Select desired audio menu MENU Menu > Audio Select desired menu using / Settings Reset to defaults Bass Treble Balance Description Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.