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Useful Viewing functions
Time Display
Option
Time Format
You can select the time format (either “24HR” or “AM/
PM”) for the clock time.
PM”) for the clock time.
Game Play Time
Option
This function allows you to display the elapsed time on
the screen when “AV MODE” is set to “GAME”.
the screen when “AV MODE” is set to “GAME”.
Programme Title Display
Option
This function allows you to display programme
information such as the title and airtime by tuning a
channel.
information such as the title and airtime by tuning a
channel.
NOTE
This function is available only when the DTV mode is
selected.
selected.
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Time Display
This function allows you to display the clock time in the
lower-right corner of the screen.
lower-right corner of the screen.
Four digit numbers (e.g. 0001) are displayed after
selecting the five Nordic countries in the country
setting.
selecting the five Nordic countries in the country
setting.
Time display in channel information
You can display the time information included in DTV
and teletext broadcasts.
and teletext broadcasts.
NOTE
Skip step 1 if receiving DTV broadcasts.
Select a TV channel (The time information is
automatically captured).
automatically captured).
Press
p. The channel display will appear on
the TV.
Press
p again within the several seconds
that the channel display is on the screen. Time
information will be shown in the lower-right
corner of the screen for several seconds.
information will be shown in the lower-right
corner of the screen for several seconds.
Even when you change the TV channel, you can
display the time information with steps 2 and 3
above.
display the time information with steps 2 and 3
above.
NOTE
If acquired successfully, the time information will appear in
the upper-right corner of the screen by pressing MENU.
the upper-right corner of the screen by pressing MENU.
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Subtitle ENG
1/3
:
New Information
Audio (ENG)
STEREO
:
Video
1080i
:
DTV
001
BBC2
Subtitle
Teletext Off
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New Information
PAL
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NICAM
STEREO
ATV
01
BBC1
DTV Mode
ATV Mode
Display Settings
Channel display
You can display the channel information by pressing
p on the remote control unit.
p on the remote control unit.
Time and Title display
On:
Displays the clock time.
On (half-hourly):
Displays the clock time in 30-minute
increments.
Off:
Hides the clock time.
On:
Under connecting a game console to the TV, the
elapsed time is displayed in 30-minute increments after
you start playing a game.
you start playing a game.
Off:
Hides the time.
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Other useful features
Input Select
Option
For setting the signal type of external equipment.
NOTE
If no (colour) image displays, try changing to another
signal type.
Check the operation manual of the external equipment for
the signal type.
When the signal type is set to “Auto”, the input terminal
where a cable is connected is automatically selected.
signal type.
Check the operation manual of the external equipment for
the signal type.
When the signal type is set to “Auto”, the input terminal
where a cable is connected is automatically selected.
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Input Label
Setup
You can label each input source with a custom
description.
description.
Press
b to select the desired input source.
Go to “MENU” > “Setup” > “Input Label”.
Press
a/b/c/d to select each character of the
new name for the input source, and then press
OK.
OK.
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BACK
CLEAR
END
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DVD
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Repeat until the label is fully spelt out.
NOTE
The label can be six characters or less.
When you want to set an input source label of less than six
characters, select “END” to set the name.
When you want to set an input source label of less than six
characters, select “END” to set the name.
INPUT SOURCE
TV
EXT1
EXT2
EXT3
DVD
EXT5
EXT6
NOTE
You cannot change labels if the input source is “TV”.
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Input Skip
Setup
This setting allows you to skip the SCART, HDMI or
RGB input on the Input Source Selection operation.
RGB input on the Input Source Selection operation.
EXT1 (SCART)
EXT2 (SCART)
EXT4 (HDMI)
EXT5 (HDMI)
EXT6 (HDMI)
EXT7 (RGB)
Y es
No
Colour system settings
You can change the colour system to one that is
compatible with the image on the screen.
compatible with the image on the screen.
NOTE
The factory preset value is “Auto”.
If “Auto” is selected, the colour system for each channel
is automatically set. If an image does not display clearly,
select another colour system (e.g. “PAL”, “SECAM”).
If “Auto” is selected, the colour system for each channel
is automatically set. If an image does not display clearly,
select another colour system (e.g. “PAL”, “SECAM”).
Additional features
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Standby Mode
Setup
You can reduce the TV’s start-up time after turning on
the power with the remote control unit.
the power with the remote control unit.
Colour System
Option
Setting when using external
devices
devices
Input source settings
EXT1:
Y/C, CVBS, RGB
EXT2:
Y/C, CVBS, RGB
EXT3:
Auto, S-VIDEO, VIDEO
Skipping specified inputs
Mode1:
The TV quickly starts up from standby. 30 W or
more of power consumption is required during standby.
Mode2:
Power consumption is small during standby.
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Connecting a PC
NOTE
The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible.
Refer to page 36 for a list of PC signals compatible with
the TV.
A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use for some
Macintosh computers.
When connecting to a PC, the input signal type is
automatically detected except 1,024
Refer to page 36 for a list of PC signals compatible with
the TV.
A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use for some
Macintosh computers.
When connecting to a PC, the input signal type is
automatically detected except 1,024
g 768 and 1,360 g
768 signals.
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Analogue Connection
NOTE
Refer to page 29 for AV signals (480i/480p/576i/576p/
720p/1080i/1080p). The ANALOGUE RGB terminal (PC)
(EXT7) is not compatible with 480i/576i/1080p signals.
720p/1080i/1080p). The ANALOGUE RGB terminal (PC)
(EXT7) is not compatible with 480i/576i/1080p signals.
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Connecting a PC
HDMI Connection
Displaying a PC image on the
screen
screen
Selecting the picture size
You can select the picture size.
Press
f.
The “WIDE MODE” menu displays.
Press
f or
a/b to select a desired item on the
menu.
NOTE
Connect the PC before making adjustments.
Selectable picture size may vary with input signal type.
Selectable picture size may vary with input signal type.
EXAMPLE
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Full:
An image fully fills the screen.
Cinema:
For letterbox pictures. Bars may appear on the
top and bottom with some programmes.
Normal:
Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen
display.
Dot by Dot:
Displays an image with the same number of
pixels on the screen.
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ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
EXT4 or 5
HDMI-certified cable
PC
EXT6
DVI/HDMI cable
RGB cable
ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
DVI/RGB conversion cable
Normal
Full
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PC
EXT7
PC
EXT7
PC
Connecting a PC
Press
a/b to select the specific adjustment
item.
Press
c/d to adjust the item to the desired
position.
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Reset
H-Pos. [
90]
a
b
a
b
a
b
a
b
V-Pos.
Clock
Phase
[ 39]
[ 90]
[ 20]
NOTE
You can only select the “Input Signal” on the “Setup” menu
when receiving one of the two input signals listed above.
when receiving one of the two input signals listed above.
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1024 x 768
1360 x 768
(Example)
Fine Sync.
Setup
NOTE
For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset
values, press
values, press
a/b to select “Reset”, and then press OK.
“Clock” and “Phase” in the “Fine Sync.” menu can be
adjusted only when inputting analogue signals through the
EXT7 terminal.
adjusted only when inputting analogue signals through the
EXT7 terminal.
Selecting input resolution
Some input signals may have to be registered
manually to display properly.
The pairs of input signals (resolutions) in the list
below are not distinguishable when received. In such
cases, you have to set the correct signal manually.
After setting once, it will display when the same
signal (resolution) is input again.
manually to display properly.
The pairs of input signals (resolutions) in the list
below are not distinguishable when received. In such
cases, you have to set the correct signal manually.
After setting once, it will display when the same
signal (resolution) is input again.
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Input Signal
Setup
30%
NOTE
When “Auto Sync.” is successful, “Auto Sync completed
successfully” displays. If not, “Auto Sync.” failed.
“Auto Sync.” may fail even if “Auto Sync completed
successfully” displays.
“Auto Sync.” may fail if the PC image has low resolution,
has unclear (black) edges, or is moved while executing
“Auto Sync.”.
Be sure to connect the PC to the TV and switch it on
before starting “Auto Sync.”.
“Auto Sync.” can be executed only when inputting
analogue signals through the EXT7 terminal.
successfully” displays. If not, “Auto Sync.” failed.
“Auto Sync.” may fail even if “Auto Sync completed
successfully” displays.
“Auto Sync.” may fail if the PC image has low resolution,
has unclear (black) edges, or is moved while executing
“Auto Sync.”.
Be sure to connect the PC to the TV and switch it on
before starting “Auto Sync.”.
“Auto Sync.” can be executed only when inputting
analogue signals through the EXT7 terminal.
Adjusting the PC image manually
Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as
necessary to change image position using “Auto
Sync.”. In some cases, however, manual adjustment is
needed to optimise the image.
necessary to change image position using “Auto
Sync.”. In some cases, however, manual adjustment is
needed to optimise the image.
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Auto Sync.
Setup
Adjusting the PC image
automatically
automatically
This function enables the screen to be automatically
adjusted to its best possible condition when the
analogue terminals of the TV and PC are connected
with a commercially available DVI/RGB conversion
cable, etc.
adjusted to its best possible condition when the
analogue terminals of the TV and PC are connected
with a commercially available DVI/RGB conversion
cable, etc.
H-Pos.:
Centres the image by moving it to the left or
right.
V-Pos.:
Centres the image by moving it up or down.
Clock:
Adjusts when the image flickers with vertical
stripes.
Phase:
Adjusts when characters have low contrast or
when the image flickers.
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