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Digital Switchover for Terrestrial broadcasts
Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region.
If you have any questions, please call Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk
Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks. When it starts you will lose all Analogue TV channels and some Digital TV
channels will be missing.
You will need to retune your TV each time this happens to recover your digital channels. Analogue channels are permanently
turned off, it will not be possible to recover them.
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To retune your TV
[Auto Setup] in [DVB Tuning Menu]-DVB mode (p. 40)
Users of cable or satellite boxes should still retune the TV to continue to receive Freeview channels via their aerial. (Your
Analogue channel for viewing Cable or Satellite services will change to a new position.)
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Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in some cases, despite
good reception of analogue channels.
Features
DVB-T tuner built-in
Receives DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) digital terrestrial broadcasts.
DVB-T2 tuner built-in
DVB-T2 is an advanced digital terrestrial system for more efficient transmission.
Available DVB-T2 broadcasts will be tuned automatically when you perform DVB Auto Setup.
GUIDE Plus+
(p. 21)
This TV supports the TV Guide services sent from the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Sharp pictures and clear sound with HDMI connection
(p. 96)
Enjoy high definition digital picture and high quality sound by using an HDMI cable.
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This TV supports HDMI (Version 1.4 with Audio Return Channel), Deep Colour, x.v.Colour™.
Using USB devices
Enjoy recording and playback the digital TV programmes to the USB HDD. (p. 54, 65)
Enjoy the photo, video and music in the USB Flash Memory on Media Player. (p. 58)
Wireless LAN Adaptor for the network connection. (p. 6, 11, 13)
USB keyboard, gamepad, etc. are available. (p. 97)
Timer Programming
(p. 22, 45)
Timer Programming enables you to use functions such as programme reminder and programme recording to the external
recorder / formatted USB HDD.
VIERA IMAGE VIEWER - SD Card viewer in Media Player
(p. 58)
Enjoy your photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV screen.
SDXC Card
This TV supports SDXC Card. SDXC is the latest standard of SD Card and a higher storage capacity card.
DLNA
DLNA is a standard that makes digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. For example, you
can enjoy watching photos and videos stored in the PC connected to your home network by accessing from the TV. (p. 77)
VIERA Connect - Enjoy great web entertainment
(p. 16, 80)
Enjoy the internet contents on the TV such as photos, videos, weather, video communication (ex. Skype™), etc. through an
easy-to-use web interface that is built into the TV.
Link up and control the connected equipment with “Q-Link” and “VIERA Link”
(p. 81, 82)
Q-Link and VIERA Link provide easy recording and playback, creation of a home theatre without complicated settings, etc.
VIERA TOOLS - Display special feature icons for easy accessibility
(p. 29)
Special features (such as VIERA Link and Media Player) can be accessed easily by using the VIERA TOOLS button.
Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby Pulse decoders
It is possible to decode Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby Pulse multi-channel audio tracks and output as Dolby Digital Bitstream
(multi-channel sound signal) from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT / HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.
Owner ID
(p. 50)
Owner ID is an anti-theft function. Entering the PIN number and owner’s personal information will help the Police to
determine the owner in the case of theft.
Supports Audio Description signal
(p. 18, 33)
Audio Description (when broadcast) adds an additional soundtrack to describe events on screen (narration) and aids
understanding and enjoyment, particularly for visually-impaired viewers.
You can switch Audio Description service Auto or Off, and adjust the volume of the description soundtrack independently of
the main volume.
