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User Guide This is a 「User Guide」 installed on the TV. The contents of this guide are subject to change without prior notice for quality improvement.
Automatically Setting Up Programme ❐ SETTINGS ➾ SETUP ➙ Auto Tuning Automatically tunes the programmes. 1 Select Country where the TV is used. Programme settings change depending on the country you choose. 2 Initiate Auto Tuning. 3 Select Input Source of your choice. 4 Set Auto Tuning following screen instructions.
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To use Manual Tuning ❐ SETTINGS ➾ SETUP ➙ Manual Tuning Adjusts programmes manually and saves the results. For digital broadcasting, signal strength and signal quality can be checked.
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To edit programmes ❐ SETTINGS ➾ SETUP ➙ Programme Edit Edits the saved programmes. Set as favourite programme, block/unblock programme, skip programme etc. of the selected programme.
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Press TEXT button. [depending on the country] Teletext is a free service provided by the TV station that offers text-based information about TV programmes, news and weather. The teletext decoder of this TV can support the SIMPLE, TOP and FASTEXT systems.
Special Teletext Function ❐ Press T. OPT button. Select the Text Option menu. • ꔻ Index : Select each index page. • ꔾ Time : When viewing a TV programme, select this menu to display the time at the top right hand corner of the screen. •...
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• ꔽ Reveal : Select this menu to display concealed information, such as solutions to riddles or puzzles. • ꔼ Update : Displays the TV picture on the screen while waiting for a new teletext page. • Language [In Digital Mode Only] : Sets Teletext language.
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Press the GUIDE button. [Depending on Country] [In Digital mode Only] This system has an MHEG (Multimedia and hypermedia information coding expert group) to help your navigation through all the possible viewing options.
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SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Data Service [Depending on country] This function allows users to choose between MHEG (Digital Teletext) and Teletext if both exist at the same time. If only one of them exists, either MHEG or Teletext is enabled regardless of which option you selected.
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SETTINGS ➾ PICTURE ➙ Aspect Ratio Selects the screen aspect ratio. • 16:9: Resizes images to fit the screen width. • Just Scan: Displays video images in the original size without removing parts of the edge of the image. ✎ In DTV, Component, HDMI, and DVI (over 720p) mode, Just Scan available.
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• Full Wide: When TV receives the wide screen signal, it will let you adjust the picture horizontally or vertically, in a linear proportion,to fill the entire screen fully. 4:3 and 14:9 video is supported in full screen without any video distortion through DTV input.
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• Cinema Zoom: Choose Cinema Zoom when you want to enlarge the picture in correct proportion. ✎ While viewing an external device, these cases may result in image burn: - a video with stationary caption (such as network name) - 4 : 3 aspect ratio mode for an extended period Take caution when using these functions.
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[Depending on model] Press the AV MODE button. Sets the best PICTURE / AUDIO optimized for different AV modes. • Off: Operates with the value set in the PICTURE / AUDIO Menu. • Cinema: Optimizes picture and audio settings for movies. •...
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To set Auto Volume ❐ SETTINGS ➾ AUDIO ➙ Auto Volume Auto Volume to On. Varying volume output from channel to channel is automatically adjusted for convenient TV watching when clicking through different programme. To adjust Clear Voice ll function ❐...
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To use TV speakers ❐ SETTINGS ➾ AUDIO ➙ TV Speaker [Depending on model] When listening to speakers on external audio devices such as home theatre equipment, the TV speaker may be turned off. When there are SIMPLINK- connected home theatre devices, setting the TV speaker will automatically turn on the home theatre equipment.
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To use Digital Audio Out ❐ SETTINGS ➾ AUDIO ➙ Digital Audio Out [Depending on model] Sets up Digital Audio Out. Item Audio Input Digital Audio output MPEG Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Auto Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital HE-AAC Dolby Digital...
DTV Audio Setting ❐ SETTINGS ➾ AUDIO ➙ DTV Audio Setting [Depending on model] When an input signal comprises different audio signals, this function allows you to select the audio type you want. If set to AUTO, the search order is HE-AAC → Dolby Digital+ → Dolby Digital → MPEG and output is produced in the first Audio Format found.
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To select external input ❐ Press INPUT button. Selects external input. ✎ Edit the device name: You can edit the name of the external device connected to the external input port.
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To use SIMPLINK ❐ SIMPLINK is a feature that enables you to control and manage various multimedia devices conveniently using only the TV remote control via the SIMPLINK menu. 1 Connect the TV's HDMI IN terminal and the SIMPLINK device's HDMI output terminal using an HDMI cable.
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✎ This function is only compatible with devices with the SIMPLINK logo. ✎ To use the SIMPLINK function, you need to use a high-speed HDMIⓇ cable (with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) feature added). High-speed HDMIⓇ cables have the No. 13 pin connected for information exchange between devices. ✎ If you switch to another input, the SIMPLINK device will stop. ✎ If a third-party device with the HDMI-CEC function is also used, the SIMPLINK device may not work normally.
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❓ SIMPLINK function description • Direct Play: Plays the multimedia device on the TV instantly. • Select multimedia device: Selects the desired device via the SIMPLINK menu to control it from the TV screen instantly. • Disc playback: Manages the multimedia device with the TV remote control. • Power off all devices: When you power off the TV, all connected devices are turned off.
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SETTINGS ➾ PICTURE ➙ Energy Saving Reduces power consumption by adjusting screen brightness. • Auto : TV sensor detects the ambient lighting and automatically adjusts the screen brightness. • : Turns off Energy Saving mode. • Minimum / Medium / Maximum : Applies the pre-set Energy Saving mode.
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SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Language You can select the language of the menu displayed on the screen and the digital sound broadcasting. • Menu Language : Selects a language for the display text. • Audio Language [In Digital mode Only] : Selects the desired language when watching digital broadcasting containing several voice languages.
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• Text Language [In Digital mode Only] : Use the Text language function when two or more Text languages are broadcast. ✎ If teletext data in a selected language is not broadcast, the default Text language will be displayed. ✎ If you select the wrong local country, teletext may not appear correctly on the screen and some problems may occur during teletext operation.
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SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Country Sets the country that the TV uses. TV settings are changed according to the broadcast environment of the selected country. ✎ If the country setting is changed, the Auto Tuning information screen may appear. ✎ In a country that Digital broadcasting regulation isn’t fixed, some DTV functions may not work depending on digital broadcasting circumstances.
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To set Hard of Hearing ❐ SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Hard of Hearing This function is used for the hearing impaired. If it is set to on, the subtitle is displayed by default.
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SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Additional Audio Selection Audio commentary or subtitles are provided for those who are hard of hearing or visually impaired. • None : Selects default Audio. • Audio Description : [For the visually impaired] Selects the preferred default Audio combined with Visual Impaired Audio.
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To set Power Indicator ❐ SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Standby Light Turns the standby light in the front panel of the TV on/off.
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To change TV mode ❐ SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Mode Setting Selects Home Use Store Demo. When in use in home, please select Home Use. Store Demo mode is for store display.
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To specify Factory Reset ❐ SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ Factory Reset All stored information is deleted and TV settings are reset. TV turns itself off and back on, and all settings are reset. ✎ When Lock System is in place, a pop-up window appears and asks for password.
Plays content stored on a USB device (external HDD, USB memory stick) directly on the TV, easily and conveniently. To connect a USB device ❐ Connect the USB storage device to the TV's USB IN terminal. The connected USB storage device can be used immediately. To remove the USB device ❐...
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Using a USB storage device - warning ❐ ✎ If the USB storage device has a built-in auto recognition program or uses its own driver, it may not work. ✎ Some USB storage devices may not work or may work incorrectly. ✎...
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✎ It is recommended that you use USB memory sticks of 32 GB or less and USB HDDs of 1 TB or less. ✎ If a USB HDD with power-saving function does not work properly, turn the power off and on. For more information, refer to the user manual of the USB HDD.
To use My Media ❐ SETTINGS ➾ MY MEDIA ➙ All Media / Movie List / Photo List / Music List Selects a file from the list. Displays the file that you choose. Sets play related settings by checking option during disk playback.
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To set up My Media ❐ SETTINGS ➾ OPTION ➙ My Media Setting • DivX VOD Registration : Checks DivX Reg. Code for replaying DivX protected videos. Register at http://vod.divx.com. Use Reg. Code to rent or purchase movies at www.divx.com/vod. ✎...
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My Media supporting file ❐ Maximum data transfer rate: 20 Mbps (megabits per second) External subtitle formats supported: *.smi, *.srt, *.sub (MicroDVD, SubViewer 1.0/2.0), *.ass, *.ssa, *.txt (TMPlayer), *.psb (PowerDivX) Internal subtitle formats supported: XSUB (supports internal subtitles generated from DivX6)
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❓ Available video file Maximum: 1920 x 1080 @30p (only Motion JPEG 640x480 @30p) .asf, .wmv [Video] VC-1 Advanced Profile, VC-1 Simple and Main Profiles [Audio] WMA Standard .divx, .avi [Video] DivX3.11, DivX4, DivX5, DivX6, XViD, H.264/AVC, Motion JPEG [Audio] MPEG-1 Layer I, II, Dolby Digital, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3) .mp4, .m4v, .mov [Video] H.264/AVC, MPEG-4 Part 2, XViD [Audio] AAC, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3)
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.mkv [Video] H.264/AVC, XViD, MPEG-4 Part2 [Audio] HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3) .ts, .trp, .tp [Video] H.264/AVC, MPEG-2 [Audio] MPEG-1 Layer I, II, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3), Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, AAC .vob [Video] MPEG-1, MPEG-2 [Audio] Dolby Digital, MPEG-1 Layer I, II, DVD-LPCM .mpg, .mpeg, .mpe [Video] MPEG-1 [Audio] MPEG-1 Layer I, II...
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❓ Available music file File type : mp3 [Bit rate] 32 Kbps - 320 Kbps [Sample freq.] 16 kHz - 48 kHz [Support] MPEG1, MPEG2, Layer2, Layer3...
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❓ Available photo file Category : 2D(jpeg, jpg, jpe) [Available file type] SOF0: baseline, SOF1: Extend Sequential, SOF2: Progressive [Photo size] Minimum: 64 x 64 Maximum: Normal Type: 15360 (W) x 8640 (H) Progressive Type: 1920 (W) x 1440 (H)
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Items to note when playing videos ❐ ✎ Some subtitles created by users may not work properly. ✎ The video and subtitle files should be placed in the same folder. For subtitles to display correctly, the video and subtitle files must have the same name. ✎...
If the following symptoms occur, please carry out the checks and adjustments described below. There may be no malfunction. Operational problems ❐ ꕢ Cannot view certain programmes. • Adjust the location or orientation of the antenna. • Save the programmes you wish to view using Auto Tuning Programme Edit.
Image problems ❐ SETTINGS ➾ Customer Support ➙ Picture Test Run an Picture Test first to verify that the image signal output is normal. If there is no problem with the test image, check connected external devices and the broadcast signal. ꕢ Images from previous programme or other programmes linger or the screen displays annoying lines.
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ꕢ Vibrating horizontal /vertical lines and fishnet patterns appear momentarily. • Such a problem may happen when there is strong electronic interference. Turn off other electronic devices such as mobile phones, power tools and other small electrical appliances. ꕢ The screen display freezes or does not work properly during a digital broadcast.
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ꕢ Digital broadcasting is not available even though the cable is connected. • Check with the cable operator providing your subscription and/or signal. (Depending on your subscription, digital broadcasting may not be supported.) ꕢ The display is inactive or unclear when connected to an HDMIⓇ source. • Check the HDMIⓇ cable specifications. If your HDMIⓇ cable is not genuine, images may fade in and out or not be displayed properly. • Ensure that all cables are securely connected.
Sound problems ❐ SETTINGS ➾ Customer Support ➙ Sound Test Run a Sound Test first to verify that the sound signal output is normal. If there is no problem with the test sound, check connected external devices and the broadcast signal. ꕢ Screen display is on but there is no sound. • Check other TV programmes.
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ꕢ For an analogue broadcast, stereo is not clear or sound comes from one speaker only. • In a poor reception area (areas with weak or unstable signals) or if Multi Audio is not stable, select Mono Multi Audio. • Adjust the Balance using the Navigation Button.
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ꕢ The volume changes when I change programme. • Volume can vary from programme to programme. • Set Auto Volume to On. ꕢ On certain programmes, there is no sound at all, or only the background music can be heard (in case of a programme created for overseas viewers). • In Language, set Language ➙ Audio Language to the language of your choice.
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ꕢ There is no sound when connected to an HDMIⓇ / USB source. • Make sure that the HDMIⓇ cable is high speed. • Check that the USB device and cable is version 2.0 or higher. • Use only regular music (*mp3) files.
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PC connection problem (Only for models supporting PC ❐ connection) ꕢ The screen display does not come on after connecting to the computer. • Make sure that the computer and the TV are securely connected. • Check whether the resolution is correctly set for PC input. • To use the TV as a secondary monitor, check if the connected desktop or laptop supports dual monitor display.
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ꕢ When connected to the computer, the display is partially cut off or shifts to one side. • Set the resolution to support PC input. (If this does not work, reboot the computer.) • Select Screen and adjust Position/Size/Phase.
Problems replaying movies in My Media ❐ ꕢ I cannot view the files on the Movie List. • Check whether the file on the USB storage device can be read on a computer. • Check whether the file extension is supported. ꕢ...