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Summarization of Contents
Using my Home Screen
my Home Screen
Features, how-to, and settings for the Home Screen.
Using Apps list
Features, how-to, and settings for the Apps list.
Network services
Connecting to network and network settings.
Watching TV
Setup for viewing TV content.
Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.
Connecting and viewing
How to connect and view external devices.
Example of AV connections
Visual examples of AV connection setups.
HDMI connection notice
Important notices regarding HDMI connections.
For best picture
Picture mode
Selecting and adjusting picture modes for optimal viewing.
Auto brightness (ECO)
Automatic adjustment of screen brightness.
Aspect setting
Adjusting picture aspect ratio.
For best audio
Sound mode
Selecting sound modes for audio output.
Home network “DLNA”
Get started
Introduction to DLNA network features.
Photos
Viewing Photos
Steps to view photos from various sources.
Videos
Viewing Videos
Steps to view video content.
Music
Playing Music
Steps to play music files.
Media player
Get started
Introduction to playing media from USB.
File sharing
Settings for sharing files via Media Player.
Convenience features
Eco navigation
Settings for energy-saving modes.
Timer
Setting the menu
Setting the TV's on/off timer.
Parental control
Setting the menu
Setting up parental control features.
Password setting
Setting a password for parental controls.
VIERA Link ™ “HDAVI Control ™”
Basic feature
Overview of VIERA Link basic features.
VIERA Link connections
How to connect various devices via VIERA Link.
Using Voice guidance
Voice guidance
How to use the voice guidance feature.
Control by Smartphone, etc.
Smartphone remote
Using smartphone as a TV remote.
Using USB Keyboard
Keyboard
Information and key mapping for USB keyboards.
All settings
Setting the menu
How to navigate and set menu options.
Picture
Basic settings
Adjusting basic picture quality settings.
Sound
Basic settings
Adjusting basic audio quality settings.
Network
Network settings
Configuration options for network settings.
Setup
Eco navigation
Settings for energy-saving modes.
ANTENNA/Cable setup
Configuring antenna and cable connections.
System settings
Settings related to system configuration.
Support / FAQ
Help menu
Using the TV's built-in self-help resources.
FAQ
Picture - Viewing
FAQs about viewing pictures from external devices.
Care and Cleaning
Display panel
Instructions for cleaning the display panel surface.
Cabinet
Instructions for cleaning the TV cabinet.
Using my Home Screen
Home Screen
Example and explanation of the Home Screen.
How to use
Display Home Screen
Steps to display the Home Screen.
Select a Home Screen icon
How to select icons on the Home Screen.
Settings
Home Screen Selection
Options for selecting Home Screen layouts.
Settings
Customizing the Home Screen appearance and apps.
Using Apps list
Features
Overview of features available in the Apps list.
Watching TV
Cable / Satellite / Fiber Optic box
Initial setup for connecting external boxes.
Antenna / Cable service without a box
Initial setting
Steps for initial setup of antenna/cable service.
Scan the channel
Scanning for available channels.
Favorite channels
Set the Favorite channel
Adding channels to the favorite list.
Delete a Favorite channel
Removing channels from the favorite list.
Closed Caption
Viewing with Closed Caption
How to view content with closed captions enabled.
SAP
Listen with SAP
How to listen using Secondary Audio Programming.
Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, etc.
Select Input
Selecting the correct input source for connected devices.
HDMI connection notice
HDMI
Information about the HDMI interface.
For best picture
Picture mode
Changing picture modes to suit settings and taste.
Auto brightness (ECO)
Contrast Automatic Tracking System (C.A.T.S.)
Automatic brightness control based on ambient light.
Aspect setting
Aspect ratio
Changing the picture aspect ratio.
Screen mode
Screen format
Adjusting screen mode for black bars.
Zoom adjustments
V-position
Adjusting vertical position of the image.
For best audio
Sound mode
Selecting your favorite sound mode.
Network services
Connect to network
Steps and information for connecting to a network.
Network connection types
Wireless connection
Connecting the TV wirelessly to a network.
Wired connection
Connecting via LAN cable.
Network settings
Setting the menu
Menu for connecting to a broadband service.
Network connection/Network status
Network connection
Setting up the network connection.
Network status
Testing and displaying network connection status.
My Home Cloud settings
Sets for an account
Setting up accounts for cloud services.
TV remote App settings
TV remote (App)
Enabling smartphone control of the TV.
Network link
DLNA server
Enabling the TV as a DMS for network devices.
File sharing settings
Network device list
Selecting and playing media from network devices.
Software update
Check software update
Checking for and installing TV software updates.
Home network “DLNA”
Information
Sharing contents from DLNA Certified media servers.
Photos
Viewing Photos
Steps to view photos from DLNA servers.
Using slideshow
Start Slideshow
Starting the slideshow playback.
Media player
USB flash memory
Information on using USB flash memory.
Sort the photos
Select the sort type
Choosing how to sort photos.
Using slideshow
Start Slideshow
Starting the slideshow playback.
Convenience features
Eco navigation
Setting the TV to energy-saving modes automatically.
Timer
Setting the menu
Setting the TV's automatic On/Off timer.
Parental control
Setting the menu
Setting up parental control features to lock content.
Mode
Setting parental control modes (Off/All/Custom).
Parental control ratings
U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)
Explanation of U.S. movie rating categories.
U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)
Explanation of U.S. TV program rating categories.
Closed Caption
Setting the menu
Setting up closed caption display.
Digital
Digital closed caption viewing options.
VIERA Link ™ “HDAVI Control ™”
Available HDAVI Control functions
List of HDAVI Control functions by version.
VIERA Link connections
Connecting Blu-ray Disc player/DVD Recorder
Connecting players/recorders via HDMI.
Connecting Home theater system/AV amp
Connecting audio systems via HDMI and Optical.
VIERA Link settings
Select VIERA Link settings
Navigating to VIERA Link settings.
Select VIERA Link and set to On
Enabling the VIERA Link function.
VIERA Link settings feature
Power on link
TV turns on automatically with compatible equipment.
Power off link
Connected equipment turns off automatically with TV.
VIERA Link
Display the VIERA Link menu
Steps to display the VIERA Link menu.
VIERA Link menu
Speaker control
Selecting audio output between TV and home theater speakers.
Using Voice guidance
Voice guidance
Enabling and configuring voice guidance features.
Control by Smartphone, etc.
Smartphone remote
Using a smartphone as a TV remote control.
Using USB Keyboard
Key map
Mapping USB keyboard keys to remote control functions.
All settings
Setting the menu
General guide to navigating and setting menu options.
Picture
Basic settings
Adjusting basic picture quality settings.
Picture mode
Selecting preset picture modes.
Pro settings
Contrast A.I.
Automatic contrast adjustment based on images.
Advanced picture
Game mode
Optimizing image for fast response during gaming.
Screen settings
Screen format
Adjusting screen mode for black bars.
Zoom adjustments
Adjusts vertical position and size
Adjusting vertical image position and size in ZOOM.
Sound
Sound mode
Selecting your favorite sound mode.
Advanced settings
Surround
Enhancing audio L/R response for stereo.
TV speakers
Enabling or disabling the TV's built-in speakers.
Sound
Digital audio out selection
Selecting digital audio output signal.
Voice guidance settings
Voice guidance
Enabling and configuring voice guidance features.
Network
Network settings
Settings for connecting to a home network.
Network connection
Connecting TV to home network via wireless or wired.
Network
TV Remote App settings
Setting up network-based remote control.
Network link
Settings for DLNA Server functionality.
Software update
Check software update
Checking for and installing TV software updates.
Timer
Sleep (Off timer)
Selecting how long the TV stays on before turning off.
Clock settings
Mode
Setting date and time manually or automatically.
Auto turn off settings
No activity for 4 hours
Auto turn off if no remote operation for 4 hours.
Setup
Eco navigation
Setting the TV to energy-saving modes automatically.
USB device setup
Remove USB device safely
Procedures to safely remove USB devices.
Parental control
Channel
Locking specific channels based on ratings.
Parental control
Program
Prohibiting content based on broadcaster ratings.
ANTENNA/Cable setup
ANTENNA/Cable signal
Selecting signal source for ANTENNA/Cable input.
Auto program
Automatically scanning for channels.
Language settings
Menus language
Selecting the screen menu language.
Display customization
OSD color
Selecting favorite on-screen display color.
Input labels
Labeling external equipment for easier identification.
Closed Caption
Setting the menu
Setting up closed caption display.
VIERA Link settings
Energy saving mode
Moving compatible equipment to ECO Standby.
Unselected device auto off
Turning off unused compatible equipment.
System settings
Factory defaults
Clearing all TV settings and memory.
Support / FAQ
Help menu
Using the TV's built-in self-help resources.
TV Self-test
Verifying TV function for picture and sound.
FAQ
Picture - Viewing
FAQs about viewing pictures from external devices.
Picture - Snowy / none
Why is there no picture or just a blue, black or snowy screen?
Troubleshooting steps for no picture or snowy screen.
Picture - Distortion
Why is the picture distorted after selecting the “AV” input?
Troubleshooting distorted picture on AV input.
Picture - Continue
Why does the screen turn off?
Checking energy saving mode for screen turning off.
Sound - None
Why is there no sound coming from the TV?
Troubleshooting steps for no TV sound.
Sound - Unusual
Why is the sound unusual, distorted, low volume or in another language?
Troubleshooting unusual sound issues.
Networking
How do I get Internet services of Home Screen to work on my TV?
Steps to get internet services for Home Screen.
Software update
How do I check for the latest software (firmware) version for my TV?
Checking for and updating TV software.
Voice guidance
How does the voice guidance feature work?
Explanation of how the voice guidance feature functions.
Eco navigation (Eco-Navi)
Why does my picture look dim and/or sometimes changes brightness levels?
Explanation of Eco-Navigation's effect on picture brightness.
Other
Why does the screen and back cover of the TV get warm?
Explanation of TV heat generation and ventilation.
Reset to factory default
How do I reset my TV to all factory defaults and settings?
Steps to reset the TV to factory defaults.
Information
Supported Data format for Media player (USB flash memory)/DLNA
Compatible data formats for media player and DLNA.
Care and Cleaning
Display panel
Instructions for cleaning the display panel surface.
Cabinet
Cabinet Cleaning
Instructions for cleaning the TV cabinet.
Pedestal / Power cord
Pedestal Cleaning
Instructions for cleaning the pedestal.
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