Viewing Teletext - Panasonic Viera TH-42PX7A Operating Instructions Manual

Viewing Teletext

You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is
provided by the broadcasters.
What is FASTEXT mode?
In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more
information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to
information on the subjects shown.
What is TOP mode? (in case of TOP text broadcasting)
TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide.
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Fast overview of the teletext information available
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Easy to use step-by-step selection of the topical subject
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Page status information at the bottom of the screen
R G
Available page up / down
B
To select among subject blocks
To select next subject within the subject block
(After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.)
What is List mode?
In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these
numbers can be altered and stored in the TV's memory. ("Store frequently viewed pages", p. 17)
To change mode "Teletext" in Setup Menu (p. 21)
Switch to Teletext
1
INPUT
TEXT
ASPECT EXIT
OK
MENU RETURN
R G Y B
OPTION DIRECT TV REC
Select the page
2
1 2 3
1 2
4 5
4 5 6
7 8
7 8 9 0
0
To adjust contrast
TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD
To return to TV
REC
VCR DVD
PROGRAMME
Using teletext conveniently
Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers
Reveal
MENU
hidden
R
data
MENU
G
FULL /
TOP /
BOTTOM
16
Y
Sub page number
<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
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Current
17:51 28 Feb
Displays Index
page
(content varies
TELETEXT
number
depending on the
INFORMATION
broadcasters)
Colour bar
3
up
6 R G Y
or
or
9
down
(Corresponds to the colour bar)
As the blue bar is displayed
MENU
TEXT
•
R
Re-hide
(TOP) (BOTTOM)
(Expand the TOP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half)
HOLD
INDEX
Call up a
favourite
pages
View in
multi
window
>>
Time / date
Store
frequently
viewed
pages
B
View sub
page
Watch
Normal (FULL)
TV while
waiting
for update
If you wish to hold the current page without updating
Stop or resume automatic updating
HOLD
HOLD
To resume
Return to the main index page
INDEX
•
STTL
Call up the page stored in "blue".
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Factory setting is "P801" (subtitle page).
Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once
•
MENU
Select Picture and text
(Press twice)
On or Off
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Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar
As page is
press
displayed
and
Corresponding
colour button hold
To change stored pages
The number changes to white.
Enter new page number
1 2 3
Colour button you
4 5 6
want to change
7 8 9
0
View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)
Appears at upper-left
corner of the screen
To view specifi c sub page
MENU Enter the
B
4-digit number
example: P6
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0 0 0
Sub pages:
The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages).
It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV.
View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page
Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.
Changes to TV screen temporarily
Appears
P108
MENU
when
Y
updating is
completed
(You cannot change the channel.)
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The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news ("News Flash").
(List mode only)
press
and
hold
6
Y View the
updated
page
17