Panasonic Viera TX-39A400B Operating Instructions Manual

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14 EnglishViewing Text ServiceTeletext services are the text information provided by thebroadcasters.The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. The availability of text services for a programme isindicated by [TEXT] in the information banner.Depending on the broadcaster, the digital text (MHEG)services may not be available. In this case, the operationof the text services may be the same as the analogueteletext services.Digital text (MHEG)When you switch to a digital text service, the imagesyou see can contain graphics and text, laid out andcontrolled in a manner decided by the broadcaster.1 Select DVB1 Switch to Text service How to operate servicesIn all cases, it is possible to navigate the pagesusing buttons on the remote control, but because thecommands available must apply to all manufacturers ofdigital equipment, some on-screen commands may notcorrespond exactly to the remote control buttons. Select, go Symbol: Back key Coloured charactersColoured button When options with numbers are displayed To exit from Text serviceNote As soon as you switch to a digital channel with linksto a text service, software is downloaded in thebackground to enable the text function. This meansthat when switching to a digital channel, you shouldwait for approximately 5 seconds before pressingthe TEXT button - this will allow the software todownload. If you press the TEXT button beforedownload is complete, it will be ignored and youwill have to press the TEXT button again when thedownload is complete. While navigating text services, you will find there isa short delay when moving between pages while thepage downloads. There is often a prompt shown onthe page (for example “Loading”) to let you know thatthis is happening.Analogue teletext What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode?In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects aresituated at the bottom of the screen. To access moreinformation about one of these subjects, press theappropriate coloured button. This facility enables fastaccess to information on the subjects shown. What is TOP mode? (in case of TOP textbroadcasting)TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletextservice that enables easier search and effective guide. Fast overview of the teletext information available Easy to use step-by-step selection of the topicalsubject Page status information at the bottom of the screen Available page up / down(red) (green) To select among subject blocks(blue) To select next subject within the subject block(After the last subject, it moves to the next subjectblock.)(yellow)1 Switch to Teletext Displays the index page (content varies depending onthe broadcasters).2 Select the pageupdownColoured buttons(Corresponds to thecolour bar) To return to TVReveal hidden dataReveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers(red) Press again to rehide.