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Teletext
What is teletext?
Teletext broadcasts pages of information and
entertainment to specially equipped TV. Your TV receives
teletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes
them into graphical format for viewing. News, weather
and sports information, stock exchange prices and
programme previews are among the many services
available.
entertainment to specially equipped TV. Your TV receives
teletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes
them into graphical format for viewing. News, weather
and sports information, stock exchange prices and
programme previews are among the many services
available.
Turning teletext on/off
Select a TV channel or external source
providing a teletext programme.
providing a teletext programme.
Press m to display the teletext.
Many stations use the TOP operating system, while
some use FLOF (e.g., CNN). Your TV supports both
these systems. The pages are divided into topic groups
and topics. After switching on the teletext, up to 2,000
pages are stored for fast access.
If you select a programme with no teletext signal, “No
Teletext available” displays.
The same message displays during other modes if no
teletext signal is available.
some use FLOF (e.g., CNN). Your TV supports both
these systems. The pages are divided into topic groups
and topics. After switching on the teletext, up to 2,000
pages are stored for fast access.
If you select a programme with no teletext signal, “No
Teletext available” displays.
The same message displays during other modes if no
teletext signal is available.
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
Each time you press m, the screen switches as shown
above.
Press m again to display the teletext on the right screen
and the normal image on the left screen.
above.
Press m again to display the teletext on the right screen
and the normal image on the left screen.
NOTE
Teletext will not work if the selected signal type is RGB (Page
40).
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Buttons for teletext operations
Buttons
Description
:r/s
Increase or decrease the page number.
Colour (R/G/Y/B)
Select a group or block of pages displayed
in the coloured brackets at the bottom of
the screen by pressing the corresponding
colour (R/G/Y/B) on the remote control unit.
in the coloured brackets at the bottom of
the screen by pressing the corresponding
colour (R/G/Y/B) on the remote control unit.
Numeric buttons
0_9
0_9
Directly select any page from 100 to 899 by
using the 0_9 numeric buttons.
using the 0_9 numeric buttons.
k (Reveal
hidden teletext)
hidden teletext)
Reveal or hide hidden information such as
an answer to a quiz.
an answer to a quiz.
3 (Freeze/Hold)
Stop updating teletext pages automatically
or release the hold mode.
or release the hold mode.
[ (Subtitle for
teletext)
teletext)
Display the subtitle or exit the subtitle
screen.
screen.
Subtitles will not be displayed when
the service does not contain subtitle
information.
the service does not contain subtitle
information.
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1 (Subpage)
Reveal or hide subpages.
Move to the previous subpage (R).
Move to the following subpage (G).
These two buttons are shown on the screen
by the symbols “
Move to the following subpage (G).
These two buttons are shown on the screen
by the symbols “
e” and “f”.
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Using the MHEG-5 application
Some services bring you programmes with the MHEG
application encoded, letting you experience DTV
interactively. When provided, the MHEG-5 application will
start when you press m.
application encoded, letting you experience DTV
interactively. When provided, the MHEG-5 application will
start when you press m.
NOTE
To view MHEG-5 content through a network, perform the
ethernet settings from “Setup” > “View setting” > “Ethernet
setup”.
The factory preset value for the “Ethernet setup” is “Auto”. If
the TV does not automatically connect to MHEG-5 content,
go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “Ethernet setup” >
select “Change”. Follow the screen prompts and perform each
setting.
You can view some MHEG-5 content even if you do not
perform the ethernet settings. Futhermore, the ethernet settings
allow you to view additional content such as interactive content.
You cannot view MHEG-5 content when MHEG-5 content is
not broadcast even if you perform the appropriate ethernet
settings. Carefully check the broadcast programme.
ethernet settings from “Setup” > “View setting” > “Ethernet
setup”.
The factory preset value for the “Ethernet setup” is “Auto”. If
the TV does not automatically connect to MHEG-5 content,
go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “Ethernet setup” >
select “Change”. Follow the screen prompts and perform each
setting.
You can view some MHEG-5 content even if you do not
perform the ethernet settings. Futhermore, the ethernet settings
allow you to view additional content such as interactive content.
You cannot view MHEG-5 content when MHEG-5 content is
not broadcast even if you perform the appropriate ethernet
settings. Carefully check the broadcast programme.
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Watching TV
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Before connecting ...
Be sure to turn off the TV and any devices before making any connections.
Firmly connect a cable to a terminal or terminals.
Carefully read the operation manual of each external device for possible connection types. This also helps you get the best possible
audiovisual quality to maximise the potential of the TV and the connected device.
Refer to page 46 for connecting a PC to the TV.
Firmly connect a cable to a terminal or terminals.
Carefully read the operation manual of each external device for possible connection types. This also helps you get the best possible
audiovisual quality to maximise the potential of the TV and the connected device.
Refer to page 46 for connecting a PC to the TV.
NOTE
The cables illustrated except as described in “(supplied accessory)” in pages 20_22 are commercially available items.
Video connections
HDMI connection
Example of connectable devices
DVD player/recorder
Blu-ray player/recorder
Game console
Blu-ray player/recorder
Game console
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The HDMI connections permit digital video and
audio transmission via a connection cable from a
player/recorder. The digital picture and sound data are
transmitted without data compression and therefore lose
none of their quality. Analogue/digital conversion is no
longer necessary in the connected devices, which also
would result in quality losses.
audio transmission via a connection cable from a
player/recorder. The digital picture and sound data are
transmitted without data compression and therefore lose
none of their quality. Analogue/digital conversion is no
longer necessary in the connected devices, which also
would result in quality losses.
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HDMI-certified cable
ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
DVI/HDMI cable
DVI/HDMI conversion
Using a DVI/HDMI cable, the digital video signals of
a DVD can also be played via the compatible HDMI
connection. The sound must be fed in additionally.
a DVD can also be played via the compatible HDMI
connection. The sound must be fed in additionally.
When connecting a DVI/HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal, the
image may not come in clearly.
Both HDMI and DVI use the same HDCP copy protection
method.
image may not come in clearly.
Both HDMI and DVI use the same HDCP copy protection
method.
When using the HDMI 2 terminal
You must set the audio signal input source
depending on the type of HDMI cable connected
(refer to page 28 for details).
depending on the type of HDMI cable connected
(refer to page 28 for details).
HDMI-certified cable
Press b to select “HDMI 2” from the
“INPUT” menu, and then press
“INPUT” menu, and then press
;.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” >
“Terminal setting” > “PC input” > “Audio
select” > select “HDMI (Digital)”.
“Terminal setting” > “PC input” > “Audio
select” > select “HDMI (Digital)”.
DVI/HDMI cable
Press b to select “HDMI 2” from the
“INPUT” menu, and then press
“INPUT” menu, and then press
;.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” >
“Terminal setting” > “PC input” > “Audio
select” > select “HDMI+Analog”.
“Terminal setting” > “PC input” > “Audio
select” > select “HDMI+Analog”.
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NOTE
If a connected HDMI device is AQUOS LINK compatible,
you can take advantage of versatile functions (Pages
23_25).
Video noise may occur depending on the type of HDMI cable
used. Make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.
When playing the HDMI image, the best possible format for the
picture will be detected and set automatically.
An ARC (Audio Return Channel) compatible audio receiver must
be connected to the HDMI 1 terminal with an ARC-compatible
cable.
you can take advantage of versatile functions (Pages
23_25).
Video noise may occur depending on the type of HDMI cable
used. Make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.
When playing the HDMI image, the best possible format for the
picture will be detected and set automatically.
An ARC (Audio Return Channel) compatible audio receiver must
be connected to the HDMI 1 terminal with an ARC-compatible
cable.
Supported video signal
576i, 576p, 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p, 1080p
See page 47 for PC signal compatibility.
See page 47 for PC signal compatibility.
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Connecting external devices
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SCART connection
Example of connectable devices
VCR
DVD player/recorder
DVD player/recorder
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VCR
Decoder
SCART cable (supplied accessory)/Conversion
cable
cable
SCART cable
NOTE
In cases when the decoder needs to receive a signal from
the TV, make sure to select the EXT 1 terminal to which the
decoder is connected in “Manual adjust” in the “Analogue
setting” menu (Page 32).
You cannot connect the VCR with decoder using a fully wired
SCART cable when selecting “Y/C” under “EXT 1” in the “Input
select” menu.
the TV, make sure to select the EXT 1 terminal to which the
decoder is connected in “Manual adjust” in the “Analogue
setting” menu (Page 32).
You cannot connect the VCR with decoder using a fully wired
SCART cable when selecting “Y/C” under “EXT 1” in the “Input
select” menu.
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Component connection
Example of connectable devices
VCR
DVD player/recorder
DVD player/recorder
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You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high
quality images through the EXT 3 terminal when
connecting a DVD player/recorder or other device.
quality images through the EXT 3 terminal when
connecting a DVD player/recorder or other device.
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RGB component
cable (supplied
accessory)/
Conversion cable
cable (supplied
accessory)/
Conversion cable
The supplied conversion cable (AV cable) is only used for the
EXT 2 terminal, not for the Audio IN/OUT terminal. Use a stereo
conversion cable (commercially available) instead.
EXT 2 terminal, not for the Audio IN/OUT terminal. Use a stereo
conversion cable (commercially available) instead.
After connecting
You must select the appropriate input source and
input signal settings for component connection to
enjoy high quality image through the EXT 3 terminal.
input signal settings for component connection to
enjoy high quality image through the EXT 3 terminal.
Selecting the component signal
Press b to select “EXT 3” from the
“INPUT” menu, and then press
“INPUT” menu, and then press
;.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” >
“Terminal setting” > “Input select” >
select “COMPONENT”.
“Terminal setting” > “Input select” >
select “COMPONENT”.
Setting audio output
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” >
“Terminal setting” > “PC input” > “Audio
select” > select “Video+Audio”.
“Terminal setting” > “PC input” > “Audio
select” > select “Video+Audio”.
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VIDEO connection
Example of connectable devices
VCR
DVD player/recorder
Game console
Camcorder
DVD player/recorder
Game console
Camcorder
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You can use the EXT 2 terminal when connecting to a
game console, camcorder, a DVD player/recorder or
other device.
game console, camcorder, a DVD player/recorder or
other device.
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AV cable (supplied accessory)/Conversion cable
Audio connections
Speaker/amplifier connection
Connect an amplifier with external speakers as shown
below.
below.
Connecting an amplifier with digital/
analogue audio inputs
analogue audio inputs
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
AUX1 IN
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Optical audio cable (for digital audio)
Stereo conversion cable*
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(for analogue audio)
This terminal is also used for headhones. Reduce the volume before
using headphones. Overwhelming sound may damage your hearing.
The supplied conversion cable (AV cable) is only used for the
EXT 2 terminal, not for the Audio IN/OUT terminal. Use a stereo
conversion cable (commercially available) instead.
using headphones. Overwhelming sound may damage your hearing.
The supplied conversion cable (AV cable) is only used for the
EXT 2 terminal, not for the Audio IN/OUT terminal. Use a stereo
conversion cable (commercially available) instead.
After connecting
Digital audio output setting
After connecting an amplifier with digital audio input
and external speakers as shown, you should set an
audio output format compatible with the programme
you are watching or the device connected.
After connecting an amplifier with digital audio input
and external speakers as shown, you should set an
audio output format compatible with the programme
you are watching or the device connected.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” >
“Terminal setting” > “Digital audio output”
> select “PCM” or “Dolby Digital”.
“Terminal setting” > “Digital audio output”
> select “PCM” or “Dolby Digital”.
NOTE
When set to “Dolby Digital”, Dolby Digital is output when
the Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus audio formats are
received. When set to “PCM”, PCM is output no matter
what audio formats are received.
When set to “Dolby Digital”, HE-AAC audio formats can
be output as Dolby Digital.
the Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus audio formats are
received. When set to “PCM”, PCM is output no matter
what audio formats are received.
When set to “Dolby Digital”, HE-AAC audio formats can
be output as Dolby Digital.
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