Identifying Controls
TV controls/indicators
Front of the TV
Power indicator
(on: red, off: no light)
C.A.T.S. sensor
Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast
Automatic Tracking System)
Remote control sensor within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set
Back of the TV
Changes the input mode 
Chooses Menu and Submenu entries
(Press and hold down for MENU function)
Selects channels 
in sequence 
Volume up/down 
POWER button
•An image of the control panel is displayed on the screen while using it.
Note
●The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off.
●Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.
Remote control
Switches TV On or Off (Standby)
Displays 3D settings. (p. 18) Select source to watch
Displays or removes the information banner
Displays Main Menu
Displays Option Menu for special functions (when available)
Colored buttons
(used for various functions)
Sound Mute On/Off
Changes aspect ratio and zoom
Volume up/down
Switches to previously viewed channel or input
External equipment operations
Closed caption On/Off
Lights the buttons for 5 seconds
Press again to turn off the button lights
Selects Secondary Audio Programming
Exits from Menu screen
Displays VIERA Connect Home screen
Displays VIERA TOOLS menu
Selects/OK/Change
Go back to previous menu
Operates the Favorite channel list function
Viewing from external media (SD/USB)
Channel up/down, when viewing from ANT/
Cable source
Numeric keypad to select any channel or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus
Use for digital channels
Displays eHELP
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