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    Advanced
     Using Network services
     
    ■Press to exit from 
    a menu screen
     
    ■Press to go back 
    to the previous 
    screen
    Preparations 
    ●Network connections (p. 35)  
    ●Network settings (p. 36-38) 
    ●Before connecting the Network camera to the TV, please complete “IP setting” and run 
    “Connection test”
    With all connected equipment turned on
    Display “VIERA Link” menu
     
    ●If there is no registered camera displayed, please set it in 
    Network Camera settings. (p. 38)
     
    ●There is also an option to start with sensor detection.
    Select “Network camera”
    Network camera
    TV
    VIERA Link control
    Speaker output
    Back to TV select
     OK
    View
    Select OK
    RETURN1-94 cam / 8 cam
    Camera name Camera 1
    Model  BL-C210A
    Multi screen(1/9)
    9 split screen
     select
     OK to Single screen
    Preset position
    Home position1-90Pan
    Tilt RETURN
    Single screen
    Camera name 
    Camera 1
    Model  BL-C210A
    Single screen
    Preset position
    Home position1-90
    Pan
    Tilt RETURN
    Navigation area
    Select OK
    RETURN4 cam / 8 cam
    Camera name Camera 1
    Model  BL-C210A
    Multi screen(1/4)
    4 split screen
     select
     OK to Single screen
     
    ●Default camera setting (p. 38)
    Note
     
    ●A number of VIERA-compatible network cameras can be found at the followin\
    g sites:http://www.panasonic.com/
    http://panasonic.net/pcc/products/netwkcam/
     
    ●For more details on setting and operation of the Network camera, please \
    also read 
    the operating manual for the Network camera.
     Network Camera
    You can operate the Network camera from the TV remote and also check the images from the Network 
    camera on 
    your TV.  
    ●VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (p. 33) 
    						
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    Editing and  Setting Channels
     Auto program (Set automatically)
    Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory.
     Select “ANT in”    Select “Cable” or “Antenna” 
    Or select “Not used”.
     Select “Auto program”
     next
     select
    MenuCableANT/Cable setupANT in
    Auto program
    Manual program
    Signal meter
     Select a  scanning mode 
    (p. 13)
     OK
     select
    MenuAuto programAll channels
    Analog only
    Digital only
     
    ●After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”.
    (see p. 43 ). 
    ●All previously saved channels are erased.
     Press to exit from 
    a menu screen
    Display the menu
    Select “Setup”
    MenuSetup 1/2
    ANT/Cable setupInput labels
    Network settings
    VIERA Link settings
    ECO/energy saving Channel surf mode
    Language
    ClockAll next
     select
    Select “ANT/Cable setup”
    MenuSetup1/2
    ANT/Cable setupInput labels
    Network settings
    VIERA Link settings
    ECO/energy saving Channel surf mode
    Language
    ClockAll next
     select
    The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and \
    reception conditions.
     
    ANT/Cable setup and operation 
    						
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    Advanced
     Editing and Setting Channels
    Manual program ( Set manually)
    Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or 
    changing the channel display.
    Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list 
    manually. 
    You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog 
    only) in “Channel surf mode”(p. 48)
     Select “Edit”
    Manual programEditCancel
    Apply
    Caption Favorite Add
    2 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    3 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    4 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    5 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    6Y
    Channel select
     next
     Select the item to edit
    Select
    RETURNOK
    Manual programEdit
    Cancel
    Apply
    Caption Favorite Add
    2 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    3 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    4 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    5 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    6 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    7 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    8 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    9 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    Channel
    Prev.page Next page
    Caption
    Favorite
    Add
    Proceed to 
    next page
    Go back to the previous 
    page• Caption:
      Changes the station  identifier
    • Favorite:
      Registers channels to the  Favorite List
    • Add:
      Adds or skips channels
     select the item 
    to edit (Caption/
    Favorite/Add)
     next
      Edit
     
    ●Caption
    ---
    80-101
    Edit CH caption
    Caption ChannelOK
    RETURN
    Delete
    ABC  → abc
    @ 
    D A
    Select
    or
     change
     set
      Caption  Select or edit the station identifier. 
    (maximum 7 characters available) 
     
    ●Favorite
    Set favorite 1/326-1123
     select
     set
      Set favorite    Select the number
     
    ●AddPress OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)” 
     Move the cursor to a channel number
    Manual programEdit Cancel
    Apply
    Caption Favorite Add
    2 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    3 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    4Y
    Channel select
     press OK to tune 
    to the channel.
     Select “Apply”
     select
     OK
    l programCancel
    Apply
    Caption Favorite Add ...
    ...
    Ye sel
    To cancel the Edit
    Manual programEdit Cancel
    Apply
    Caption Favorite Add
    2 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    3 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    4 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    5 ...
    ...
    Ye s
    ChannelChanges will be lost. Continue?Ye s
    No select
     next
     OK  (returns to “ANT/
    Cable setup”)
     select  “Yes”
     Signal meter (Check signal strength)
    Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on\
     a digital image.
    Menu--Signal  meterChannel
    Signal  strength
    Current 86%
    Peak level 98%
    Tune manually
    Signal intensity 
    or change 
    channel
     OK
     
    ●If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
    If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.
    Note
     
    ●Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in” (see p. 42). 
    ●Available only for digital antenna channels. 
    						
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     How to Use Menu Functions
    Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and othe\
    r functions so that you can enjoy 
    watching TV best suited for you.
     Press to exit from a menu screen
     Press to go back to the previous 
    screen
     
    Display the menu
      Shows the functions that can be adjusted.  Some functions will be disabled depending on  the type of input signal.
    Menu
    RETURNCustomize label
    Select or enter the name of the device
    connected to the HDMI 1 terminal.
    Input labels
    HDMI 4
    Component
    Video
    PC HDMI 2
    HDMI 3 HDMI 1
    Change Select
    Menu structure
    Menu bar
    Press OK to move to the Menu items.
    Menu items
    Press OK to proceed to next screen if 
    available.
    Help information
    Operation guide
    (example: Input labels)
    Select the menu
    Menu
    Picture settings
    Audio settings
    Timer (Sleep, On/Off timer)
    Lock (Channel, Game, Program etc.)
    Closed Caption setting
    Setup (other settings)
    Adjust or select a menu item
    Vivid
    Menu
    200
    0
    0
    0
    0
    Picture 1/2
    Brightness
    Color
    Tint
    Sharpness Picture mode
    Back light
    Contrast Reset to defaults
    (example:  Picture menu)
    adjust
    or 
    select 
    						
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    Advanced
     How to Use Menu Functions
     
    ●“Reset to default” will be grayed out if no changes are made in th\
    e following menus:
    “Picture”, “PC adjustments”, “Audio” and “Closed ca\
    ption”.
       Picture settings
    Adjust the image or picture quality
    Settings Items Item Description
    Reset to defaults
    Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “\
    Advanced picture”.
     Picture mode VividProvides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-l\
    it room.
    StandardRecommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.
    CinemaFor watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like pi\
    cture.
    GameFor playing video games.
    Custom (Photo)Customizes each item according to your taste.
    Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.
     Back light Adjusts the luminance of the back light.
     Contrast, Brightness,
    Color, Tint, 
    SharpnessAdjusts the color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste
    • Display range Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness  : 0 - 100
        Tint  : -50 - +50
     Color temp.Cool/Normal/WarmSelects a choice of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. 
    Color mgmt. Off/OnOn: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scene\
    s.
     A.I. picture  Off/On Controls dark areas without affecting the black level or brightness in the overall picture.
     C.A.T.S. Off/OnAutomatically adjusts the screen brightness according to the ambient lig\
    hting condition. 
     Video NR Off/OnReduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal.
    •  Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition.
    (e.g. “Zoom adjustments” will be grayed out if the aspect is not \
    set to Zoom.)
     Aspect
    adjustments Screen format FULL/H-FILL/
    JUST/4:3/ZOOM
    Changes the format (aspect ratio). 
    Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of 
    received signal. (p. 50)
    HD sizeSize 1/Size 2Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the 
    scanning area with High-definition signal. 
    Select “Size 1” if noise is generated on the edges of the screen.
    • Size 1: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 95 %
    • Size 2: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 100 %
    H sizeSize 1/Size 2Adjusts the horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side 
    edges of an image.
    Size 2: Adjusts the image size according to the aspect mode to 
    reduce noise. (p. 50)
    Zoom adjustmentsAdjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM”.\
     PC adjustments Reset to defaultsResets PC adjustments.
    SyncH & VThe H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. (p. 53)
    On greenUses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is 
    input from the G connector. (p. 53)
    Dot clock Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertically-striped, fl\
    ickers partially or is blurred.
    H-positionAdjusts the horizontal position.
    V-positionAdjusts the vertical position.
    Clock phaseAlleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blu\
    rred.
    First adjust the Dot Clock to get the best possible picture, then adjust\
     the clock Phase 
    so that a clear picture appears.
     
    ●It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to poor input sign\
    als.
    Input
    resolutionSwitches to wide display. 
    ●VGA (640×480 pixels), WVGA (852×480 pixels), XGA (1,024×768 pixels), 
    WXGA (1,280×768 pixels)
     
    ●Options change depending on signals
    H-frequency
    V-frequencyDisplays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies.
    Display range
    Horizontal: 15 - 110 kHz
    Vertical:  48 - 120 Hz 
    						
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    Settings ItemsItem Description
    HDMI settings HDMI/DVI RGB  range (HDMI 1-4)Auto/
    Standard 
    (16-235)/
    Nonstandard
    Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked up shadows when 
    a wide-range signal is received. Selects between standard RGB 
    range (16-235 bits) or non-compliance (0-255 bits).
    Auto: Switches the RGB range (Standard (16-235)/Nonstandard) 
    depending on the HDMI signal information.
    Contents type
    (HDMI 1-4)Off/Auto/Photo/
    GraphicsSets content type to each HDMI input.
    Auto: Switches content type automatically depending on the 
    HDMI signal information.
    Photo: Best setting for JPEG viewing.
    Graphics: Best setting for On-Screen display of connected 
    equipment.
    •  Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition.
    (e.g. “3:2 pulldown” will be grayed out if the input signal is hi\
    gh definition or you are viewing photos, etc.)
     Advanced 
    picture   3D Y/C filter  Off/On
    Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. 
     Color matrix SD/HDSelects image resolution of component-connected devices.
    SD:  Standard Definition       HD:  High Definition       
    Only used with 480p video signal.
     Block NR Off/OnReduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, Cable box, etc. 
    Mosquito NR Off/OnReduces HDTV flicker noise in the contoured sections of an 
    image.
     Black level Dark/LightSelects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. 
     3:2 pulldown Off/On/AutoAdjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. 
      
    Audio settings
    Adjust Audio  quality
    Settings Items Item Description
    Reset to defaults Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.
    Bass Increases or decreases the bass response.
    Treble Increases or decreases the treble response.
    Balance Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.
     Advanced audio A.I. sound Off/On
    Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and 
    external inputs.
    Surround Off/OnEnhances audio L/R response when listening to stereo.
    Volume levelerMinimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.
    TV speakers Off/OnSwitches to “Off” when using external speakers.
    Off: “A.I sound”, “Surround” and “Volume leveler” do not work if 
    “Off” is selected.
    HDMI 1-4 in Digital/ Component/
    VideoThe default setting is “Digital” for the HDMI connection. (Digita\
    l 
    input signal) 
    Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. 
    (Analog audio input signal)
      Timer settings
    The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time.
    If the Timer settings are grayed out, first set the clock (see p. 48) and make\
     sure  “Auto power on” is set to “No” (see p. 48)
    Settings Items Item Description
     Sleep (Off timer) Sleep (minutes) Off/15/30/60/90
    Select how long for the TV to automatically turn off.
    Timer 1-5 
    (On/Off timer) Timer setEnables or disables this timer. (Off/On)
    InputsSets the input to select when the TV turns on.
    ChannelSets the channel to select when the TV turns on.
    DaySets the day when the TV turns on.
    [SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT(displays the nearest future date)
    MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/Every SUN/Every MON/Every TUE/Every
    WED/Every THU/Every FRI/ Every SAT]
    On timeSets the time when the TV turns on. The TV will turn off after 90 minutes or as 
    specified.
    Off timeSets the time when the TV turns off within 24 hours. 
    						
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    Advanced
     How to Use Menu Functions
      LockLocks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching obje\
    ctionable content.
    You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock m\
    enu. 
    •  Password setting/entering (p. 19)
    Set “Custom” in “Mode” to specify “Channel”, “Game”\
    , “Program” and “EASY IPTV” settings.
    Settings Items
    Item Description
    Mode Off
    Unlocks all the Lock settings of “Channel”, “Game”, “Prog\
    ram” and “EASY IPTV”.
    AllLocks all the inputs regardless of the Lock settings of “Channel”,\
     “Game”, “Program” and “EASY IPTV”.
    CustomLocks specified inputs of “Channel”, ”Game”, “Program”\
     and “EASY IPTV”.
    Channel
    (These channels 
    will be blocked 
    regardless of the 
    program rating.)ModeSet channel lock status. (Off/All/Custom) 
    All: Locks all channels 
    Off: Unlocks all channels 
    Custom: Locks specified channels. Set “Channel 1” - “Channel 7”\
    Channel 1-7Select a channel to lock. (Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to block.)
    Game
    On/OffLocks Channel 3, Channel 4, and external inputs.
    Program 
    (To set a rating 
    level)ModeSet program lock status. (Off/On) “V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock 
    according to TV ratings. On: Set each rating level (MPAA, US.TV, C.E.L.R., C.F.L.R.)
    MPAASelect U.S. movie ratings to lock.
    For more 
    information 
    (p. 49)
    U.S.TVU.S. TV program ratings.
    C.E.L.R.Canadian English ratings.
    C.F.L.R.Canadian French ratings.
    (EASY IPTV)*On/OffOn:  Locks EASY IPTV. When you select EASY IPTV icon on VIERA TOOLS screen, 
    the EASY IPTV Lock screen is displayed. Type the correct password to enter the 
    screen.
    * The menus displayed differ depending on your county or area you select (p. 12)
    Change passwordChange the password. Input the new 4-digit password twice.
    •  This television is designed to support the “Downloadable U.S. Region \
    Rating System” when available. (Available only in U.S.A.)
    •  The Off rating is independent of other ratings.
    •  When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked.
      Closed caption Display closed caption
    The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing \
    a text display of the audio.
    The program being viewed must be transmitting the Closed caption (CC) \
    information. (p. 52)
    Settings Items Item Description
    Reset to defaults Resets all Closed caption settings to factory default settings.
    Mode On/Off/
    CC on mute
    On: To display Closed captions.
    CC on mute: To display Closed captions when the audio is muted.
    (When not using, select “Off”).
    Analog CC1-4/T1-4Choose the Closed caption service of Analog broadcasting.
    CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at the bottom of the sc\
    reen)
    T1-4: Textual information (Appears over the entire screen)
    DigitalPrimary/Second./
    Service 3/4/5/6The Digital Closed caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to\
     view
    the digital captioning.
    Digital setting
    (Set display 
    settings
    in digital program) SizeText size
    FontText font
    StyleText style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
    ForegroundColor of text
    Fore. opacityOpacity of text
    BackgroundColor of text box
    Back. opacityOpacity of text box
    OutlineOutline color of text (Identify the setting options on the screen.)
    •  The settings in “Analog” or “Digital” depend on the broadcas\
    ter. 
    						
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     Setup
    Other function settings
    Settings Items
    Item Description
     Channel surf 
    mode All/Favorite/
    Digital only/
    Analog only
    Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. 
    Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 18)
     Language English/
    Español/
    FrançaisSelects the screen menu language.
    ClockAdjusts the clock. (p. 15)
    ANT/Cable setupSee p. 42-43 for more detail.
     Input labels
    (Display labels 
    of connected 
    devices) Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment.
    Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier \
    identification during the 
    input selection. (Input select (p. 21))
    T
    
    erminals: HDMI 1-4/Component/Video/PC
    Label: [BLANK] Blu-ray/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVD/DVD REC/DVR/GAME/HOME THTR/
    RECEIVER/COMPUTER/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/VCR/CAMERA/MONITOR/AUX/OTHER/
    Not used
    •  You can also enter the label name directly. (Entering characters (p. 19))
     Network settingsSee p. 36-38 for more detail.
    VIERA Link settingsSee p. 30-31 for more detail. 
     ECO/energy 
    saving Power save 
    (Standard/
    Saving)Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. Eye-friendly for 
    viewing in a dark room. 
    No signal for 10 
    minutes
    (Stay on/ Power 
    TV off)
    To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO 
    OPERATION continue for more than 10 minutes.
    •  Not in use when “Auto power on” is set to “Yes”, or “On/Off Timer” is set.
    •  “No signal for 10 minutes was activated” will be displayed for abo\
    ut 10 seconds  when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No 
    signal for 10 minutes”.
    •  The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (\
    3) remaining  minutes prior to the shut-off.
    No activity for 3 
    hours
    (Stay on/ Power 
    TV off)To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and 
    side panel key continues for more than 3 hours.
    •  Not in use when “Auto power on” is set to “Yes”, or “On/Off Timer” is set, or while “PC inputs” is selected.
    •  “No activity for 3 hours was activated” will be displayed for abou\
    t 10 seconds when  the TV is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No activity 
    for 3 hours”.
    •  The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (\
    3) remaining  minutes prior to the shut-off.
    Keyboard typeSelect keyboard type. Operate USB keyboard (p. 19)(U.S./Canadian French/Canadian Multilingual Standard/Spanish (Latin 
    America)/Spanish (Spain))
    Advanced setup  Auto power on
    (No/Yes)Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or connected device is turned On.\
    TV AC cord must be plugged into this device. TV turns on every time the power is restored.
     Image viewer 
    auto playSlideshow/
    Photos/Videos/
    Music
    Set later/OffSets the media contents or playback type to play back SD 
    cards automatically. 
    Set later: “Image viewer settings” menu will be displayed repeated\
    ly.“Using Media player” (p. 22)
     First time setupRestarts the first time setup from “Language” setting. (p. 12)
    AboutDisplays TV version and software license.
     Reset to defaultsPerforming Reset will clear all settings made with Setup, such as channe\
    l 
    settings.
    •  Password setting/entering (p. 19) 
    						
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    Advanced
    Support Information
     Ratings List for parental control
     How to Use Menu Functions
    Ratings List for  parental control
    “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to \
    standard ratings set by the 
    entertainment industry. 
     U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)
    NRNO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or 
    where rating does not apply.
    G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All  ages  admitted.
    PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.
    PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
    NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. X ADULTS ONLY.
     U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)
    Age-basedGroupAge-basedRatingsPossible Content Selections Description
    NR
    (Not Rated) TV-NR
    • Viewable
    • Blocked
    Not Rated.
    Youth TV-Y
    • Viewable
    • Blocked
    All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically
    designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
    TV-Y7
    • FV Blocked
    • Viewable
    • Blocked Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may
    include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children 
    under the age of 7.
    Guidance TV-G
    • Viewable
    • Blocked
    General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,\
    and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
    TV-PG
    • D,L,S,V (all selected)
    • Any combination of 
    D, L, S, V Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent
    coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue 
    and situations.
    TV-14
    • D,L,S,V (all selected)
    • Any combination of 
    D, L, S, V Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated
    themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
    TV-MA
    • L,S,V (all selected)
    • Any combination of 
    L, S, V Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes,
    profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
    FV:  Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V:  Violence S:  Sex L:  Offensive Language D:  Dialogue with sexual content.
     CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.)
    E Exempt - Exempt programming includes:  news, sports, documentaries and o\
    ther information programming,
    talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
    C Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
    C8+
    Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and ove\
    r. No profanity, nudity or sexual content.G General programming, suitable for all audiences.
    PG Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for child\
    ren.
    14+ Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for vie\
    wers under the age of 14. Parents 
    are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by p\
    re-teens and early teens.
    18+ 18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant viole\
    nce or scenes of extreme violence.
     CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)E Exempt - Exempt programming.
    G General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no vio\
    lence, or the violence content is 
    minimal or is depicted appropriately.
    8 ans+ 8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended fo\
    r a broad audience but contains 
    light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
    13 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Conta\
    ins either a few violent scenes or one 
    or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
    16 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Conta\
    ins frequent scenes of violence or 
    intense violence.
    18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes o\
    f extreme violence.
    Caution
     The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” \
    programs (non rated, not applicable and none) as per 
    FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” \
    programs is chosen “unexpected and possibly confusing results 
    may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following ty\
    pes of programming:”
      • Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and ot\
    hers)
      • Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public\
     Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather 
    						
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     Technical Information
     Aspect Ratio (FORMAT)
    Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format 
    of the received signal and your preference. (p. 18) 
    (e.g.:  in case of 4:3 image)
     FULL JUST
    FULL JUST 
    Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges.
    (Recommended for anamorphic picture)Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the 
    screen. 
    (Recommended for normal TV broadcast)
     H-FILL 4:3
    H-FILL 
    Side bar
    Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side 
    edges. The side edges of the image are cut off.Standard
    (Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from
    displaying it for a long time.)
      
    ZOOM
    ZOOM Note
      480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9):  
      FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
      1080p / 1080i / 720p:  
      FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
    Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. 
    (Recommended for Letter Box)
     Zoom adjustments
      Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”.
     
     Select “Zoom adjustments” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 45)
      V-position:  Vertical position adjustment       V-size:  Vertical size adjustment
             
      To reset the aspect ratio   (OK)
    H size
     Aspect Ratio: 4:3
    Size 1 Size 2  The width will be decreased on both sides to 
    reduce noise.
     Aspect Ratio: FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM)
    Size 1 Size 2  The width will be increased on both sides to 
    reduce noise.
    See page 45 for more information 
    						
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