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Useful Viewing functions
Display Settings
Channel display
Time Display
Option
Item
On:
Display the clock time.
On (half-hourly):
Display the clock time in 30 minutes
increments.
Off:
Hide the clock time.
Time Format
You can select the time format (either 24HR or AM/PM)
for the clock time.
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”.
Item
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:
Hide the time.
Programme Title Display
Option
This function allows you to display programme
information on the screen including the title and airtime
by tuning a channel.
information on the screen including the title and airtime
by tuning a channel.
Time Display
This function allows you to display the clock time on
the lower right screen.
the lower right screen.
E
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.
• 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 display below the channel
display for several seconds.
information will display below the channel
display 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
• If acquired successfully, the time information will appear in
the upper-right corner of the screen by pressing MENU.
1
2
3
4
You can display the channel information pressing
p
on the remote control.
Subtitle 1/3
ENG
:
New Information
Audio (ENG)
STEREO
:
Picture 1080i
:
DTV
001
BBC2
Subtitle
Teletext Off
:
New Information
PAL
I
NICAM
STEREO
ATV
01
BBC1
DTV Mode
ATV Mode
Time and Title display
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Other useful features
Setting when using external devices
Input Select
Option
Item
EXT 1:
Y/C, CVBS, RGB
EXT 2:
Y/C, CVBS, RGB
EXT 3:
Auto, S-VIDEO, VIDEO
For setting the signal type of external equipment.
Input source settings
NOTE
• If no (colour) image displays, try changing to another
• 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.
Input Label
Setup
You can assign each input source a label as you prefer.
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.
press OK.
A
BACK
CLEAR
END
K
U
B
L
V
C
M
W
D
DVD
N
X
E
O
Y
F
P
Z
Z
G
Q
Q
+
H
R
R
–
_
I
S
.
J
T
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Repeat until the name is fully spelt out.
NOTE
• The name can be 6 characters or less.
• When you want to set an input source name of less than 6
• The name can be 6 characters or less.
• When you want to set an input source name of less than 6
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.
• You cannot change labels if the input source is TV.
1
2
3
2
3
4
Skipping specified input
Input Skip
Setup
This setting allows you to skip the SCART, HDMI or
RGB input on the “Input Select” menu.
RGB input on the “Input Select” menu.
EXT 1 (SCART)
EXT 2 (SCART)
EXT 4 (HDMI)
EXT 5 (HDMI)
EXT 6 (HDMI)
EXT 7 (RGB)
Y es
No
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
• 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).
select another colour system (e.g. PAL, SECAM).
Additional features
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.
Item
Mode1:
The TV quickly starts up from standby.
30W or more of power consumption is required.
Mode2:
Mode2:
Power consumption is small during standby.
Colour system settings
Colour System
Option
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Connecting a PC
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
• The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible.
• Refer to page 36 for a list of PC signals compatible with the
TV.
• Macintosh adaptor may be required for use for some
Macintosh computers.
• When connecting to a PC, the correct input signal type is
automatically detected except 1024
g
768 and 1360
g
768 signals.
PC
PC
RGB cable
EXT 7
ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
EXT 7
Displaying a PC image on the 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.
• Connect the PC before making adjustments.
• Selectable picture size may vary with input signal type.
1
2
Normal
Full
Item
Full:
An image fully fills the screen.
Cinema:
For letter box 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.
Analogue Connection
EXT 4 or 5
HDMI cable
EXAMPLE
PC
HDMI Connection
PC
EXT 6
DVI/HDMI conversion cable
ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
RGB/DVI conversion cable
NOTE
• Refer to page 29 for AV signals (480i/480p/576i/576p/
• Refer to page 29 for AV signals (480i/480p/576i/576p/
720p/1080i/1080p). The analogue D-sub terminal (EXT7) is
not compatible with 480i/576i/1080p signals.
not compatible with 480i/576i/1080p signals.
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Connecting a PC
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.
Press
a/b to select the specific adjustment
item.
Press
c/d to adjust the item to the desired
position.
1
2
Reset
H-Pos. [
90]
a b
a b
a b
a b
V-Pos.
Clock
Phase
[ 39]
[ 90]
[ 20]
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.
to set the correct signal manually. After setting once, it will
display when the same signal (resolution) is input again.
1024 x 768
1360 x 768
NOTE
• You can only select the “Input Signal” on the Setup menu
• You can only select the “Input Signal” on the Setup menu
when receiving one of the 2 input signals listed above.
(Example)
Item
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.
Fine Sync.
Setup
NOTE
• For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset
• For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset
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.
Input Signal
Setup
Adjusting the PC image 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/D-sub 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/D-sub conversion
cable, etc.
30%
NOTE
• When “Auto Sync.” is successful, “Auto Sync completed
• 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 computer image has low
resolution, has unclear (black) edges, or is moved while
executing “Auto Sync.”.
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 EXT 7 terminal.
Auto Sync.
Setup
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