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Using external equipment
NOTE
• The cables marked with * are commercially available items.
• The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible.
• Refer to page 34 for a list of PC signals compatible with the
• The cables marked with * are commercially available items.
• The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible.
• Refer to page 34 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.
This TV incorporates four typical AV Link functions
for smooth connections between the TV and other
audiovisual equipment.
for smooth connections between the TV and other
audiovisual equipment.
One Touch Play
While the TV is in standby mode, it automatically turns
on and plays back the image from the audiovisual
source (e.g. VCR, DVD).
on and plays back the image from the audiovisual
source (e.g. VCR, DVD).
TV Standby
When the TV enters standby mode, the connected
audiovisual equipment (e.g. VCR, DVD) enters standby
mode as well.
audiovisual equipment (e.g. VCR, DVD) enters standby
mode as well.
WYSIWYR (What You See Is What You
Record)
Record)
When the remote control unit of the connected VCR
has the WYSIWYR button, you can automatically start
recording by pressing the WYSIWYR button.
has the WYSIWYR button, you can automatically start
recording by pressing the WYSIWYR button.
Preset Download
Automatically transfers the channel preset information
from the tuner on the TV to the one on the connected
audiovisual equipment (e.g. VCR) via the EXT 2
terminal.
from the tuner on the TV to the one on the connected
audiovisual equipment (e.g. VCR) via the EXT 2
terminal.
NOTE
• Refer to operation manuals of each external equipment for
• Refer to operation manuals of each external equipment for
the details.
• Only works when the audiovisual equipment is connected
to the EXT 2 terminal on the TV with AV Link via a fully
wired SCART.
wired SCART.
• The use of the AV Link function is only possible if the TV-
set has enforced a complete auto-installation with the
connected audiovisual equipment (Page 8, initial auto
installation).
connected audiovisual equipment (Page 8, initial auto
installation).
The availability of the AV Link function depends on
the audiovisual equipment used. Depending on the
manufacturer and type of equipment used, it is possible
that the described functions may be completely or partially
unusable.
manufacturer and type of equipment used, it is possible
that the described functions may be completely or partially
unusable.
Using AV Link function
Connecting a PC
Use the EXT 4 terminals to connect a PC.
PC
ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable*
RGB cable*
PC
RGB/DVI conversion cable*
ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable*
EXT 4
EXT 4
Connecting a decoder
You can use the EXT 1 terminal when connecting a
decoder and other audiovisual equipment.
decoder and other audiovisual equipment.
NOTE
• If the above is your connection, make sure to select
“EXT 1” under the menu item “Decoder” when you run
the Initial auto installation (Analogue) (Page 8) or when
changing the setting later (Page 15).
the Initial auto installation (Analogue) (Page 8) or when
changing the setting later (Page 15).
Decoder
EXT 1
SCART cable*
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Menu operations
On-Screen Display
Example
Item highlighted in yellow
• This indicates the item currently selected.
Item displayed in white
• This indicates an item can be selected.
NOTE
• Some menu items do not appear as explained in this
• Some menu items do not appear as explained in this
manual depending on the selected parameter, input mode
or the type of signal received.
or the type of signal received.
• The screens in the operation manual are for explanation
purposes (some are enlarged, others cropped) and may
vary slightly from the actual screens.
vary slightly from the actual screens.
Common operations
Press MENU and the TV menu screen displays.
Press
c/d to select the desired menu, and
then press OK.
Press
a/b to select the desired menu item.
Press OK to proceed if necessary.
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2
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Menu operation without a remote control
This function is useful when there is no remote control
within your reach.
within your reach.
Adjusting frequently adjusted items
Press MENU briefl y to display the direct control
screen.
screen.
• You can adjust the following items: “INPUT
SOURCE”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Wide modes”
and “Service”.
and “Service”.
• “Service” is the item reserved only for service
personnel.
Select the item by pressing P
r/s.
Select or adjust by pressing
i
k/l.
NOTE
• The direct control menu screen will disappear if left
• The direct control menu screen will disappear if left
unattended for several seconds.
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2
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Picture
TV menu
Sound
SOFT
Backlight
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Tint
Sharpness
more ...
0
3
-12
9
0
3
Connections
High
off
off
off
Interlace
off
no
Mid-High
Middle
Colour temp.
Black
3D-Y/C
DNR
I/P setting
Film mode
off
truD(R)
Reset
• Press
a/b to select “more...” and then press OK, if
the item you want to adjust is not displayed.
Press
c/d to select the desired item or move
the item to the desired position. Press OK if
necessary.
necessary.
Press RETURN repeatedly to return to the
last menus, or press END or MENU to exit the
menu.
last menus, or press END or MENU to exit the
menu.
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5
Picture
TV menu
Sound
SOFT
Backlight
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Tint
Sharpness
High
off
off
off
Interlace
off
no
Mid-High
Middle
0
3
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0
3
Colour temp.
Black
3D-Y/C
DNR
I/P setting
Film mode
off
truD(R)
Reset
Connections
Current AV
mode is shown
here. (Page 19)
mode is shown
here. (Page 19)
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Picture menu
Various picture-related settings can be optimised.
TitleB
NOTE
• Items with * can be adjusted and reset for each individual
• Items with * can be adjusted and reset for each individual
AV mode.
• Items with ** appear only when “PC (RGB)” for EXT 4 is
selected under “Input select”.
• Press
a/b to select “more...” and then press OK, if the
item you want to adjust is not displayed.
Backlight*
Dims or brightens the screen.
Contrast*
The contrast settings depend on the brightness of the
room. The brighter the surroundings the higher the
contrast should be set.
room. The brighter the surroundings the higher the
contrast should be set.
Brightness*
Set the brightness so that the black areas of the picture
only appear black.
only appear black.
Colour*
Set the colour intensity according to your personal
taste. The colours should appear natural which is best
recognizable from the colour of peoples’ faces, for
example.
taste. The colours should appear natural which is best
recognizable from the colour of peoples’ faces, for
example.
Tint
Set the tint so that the colours appear natural. This
can be judged from the colour of peoples’ faces, for
example.
can be judged from the colour of peoples’ faces, for
example.
Sharpness*
Adjust the sharpness to obtain the desired image
defi nition.
defi nition.
Red**
Adjust red colour intensity.
Green**
Adjust green colour intensity.
Blue**
Adjust blue colour intensity.
Menu operations
High
: White with bluish tone
Mid-High
: Intermediate tone between High and Middle
Middle
: Natural tone
Mid-Low
: Intermediate tone between Middle and Low
Low
: White with reddish tone
Item
Picture
TV menu
Sound
SOFT
Backlight
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Tint
Sharpness
more ...
0
3
-12
9
0
3
Connections
PC only
PC only
PC only
Colour temp.*
Adjust the colour temperature to give the best white
image.
image.
Black
For easier viewing, change the viewing depth by
selecting a level for automatically adjusting the dark
portion of an image.
selecting a level for automatically adjusting the dark
portion of an image.
3D-Y/C
Provide high quality images with minimal dot crawl and
cross colour noise by detecting changes in the image.
cross colour noise by detecting changes in the image.
off
: No detecting
Standard
: Normal adjustment
Fast
: Set the optimum image quality for fast-moving
images.
Slow
: Set the optimum image quality for slow-moving
images.
Item
NOTE
• 3D-Y/C may not operate depending on the input signal
• 3D-Y/C may not operate depending on the input signal
type or noisy input signal.
• 3D-Y/C has even more effect on composite video signals
(CVBS).
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
Produce a clearer image. (off, High, Low)
I/P setting
Adjust the image and input signal can give you a more
beautiful picture.
beautiful picture.
Interlace
: Display fi nely detailed images for TV or video,
etc.
Progressive
: Display smooth images for still images or
graphics, etc.
Item
NOTE
• The I/P setting is set to “Progressive” when Film mode is
• The I/P setting is set to “Progressive” when Film mode is
“on”.
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Film mode
Automatically detects a fi lm-based source (originally
encoded at 24/25 frames/second, depending on the
vertical frequency), analyses it and then recreates each
frame for fi lm-like picture quality.
encoded at 24/25 frames/second, depending on the
vertical frequency), analyses it and then recreates each
frame for fi lm-like picture quality.
truD(R)
“truD(R)” ensures you steady motion instead of edgy
movements and juddering. It further improves the
image quality by enhancing contrast and sharpness
with advanced video algorithms. When entering the
“truD(R)” menu, you can only switch the juddering
correction on/off. The picture quality adjustments such
as enhanced contrast and sharpness is always on.
movements and juddering. It further improves the
image quality by enhancing contrast and sharpness
with advanced video algorithms. When entering the
“truD(R)” menu, you can only switch the juddering
correction on/off. The picture quality adjustments such
as enhanced contrast and sharpness is always on.
NOTE
• Press truD on the remote control unit to show truD
• Press truD on the remote control unit to show truD
demonstration in a dual screen format.
• This effect is greater on fast moving images such as fi lm
contents.
• If “truD(R)” is activated the items “I/P setting” and “Film
mode” will not be displayed in the menu screen.
• “truD(R)” will not be displayed in the menu screen
depending on the type of signal received (HD signal, etc.).
Reset
Select if you wish to reset all picture-related items to
the factory presets.
the factory presets.
Sound menu
Various sound-related settings can be optimised.
NOTE
• Items with * can be adjusted and reset for each individual
• Items with * can be adjusted and reset for each individual
AV mode.
• Press
a/b to select “more...” and then press OK, if the
item you want to adjust is not displayed.
Treble*
For weaker or stronger treble
Bass*
For weaker or stronger bass
Loudness
Boosts low and high frequencies to give added punch
to playback even at a low volume level.
to playback even at a low volume level.
Auto volume
The volume may vary when receiving stations with
different standards or when switching from station to
station or during commercial breaks. You can reduce
these differences in volume by activating Auto volume.
Switch off the automatic function for the reception of
music programmes and live broadcasts for a better
sound.
different standards or when switching from station to
station or during commercial breaks. You can reduce
these differences in volume by activating Auto volume.
Switch off the automatic function for the reception of
music programmes and live broadcasts for a better
sound.
Balance
Set the balance to achieve equal volume from the right
and left sides.
and left sides.
Clear voice
This function emphasises speech voice against the
background noise for more intelligibility. It is not
recommended for music sources.
background noise for more intelligibility. It is not
recommended for music sources.
Reset
Select if you wish to reset all sound-related items to the
factory presets.
factory presets.
TV menu
Sound
SOFT
Treble
Bass
more ...
0
4
Connections
Menu operations
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