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... Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to persons. When a cart is no guarantee that parts inside . These limits are provided for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use only shielded interface cables when connecting to qualified service personnel. However, there is used in accordance with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Panasonic...
... Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to persons. When a cart is no guarantee that parts inside . These limits are provided for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use only shielded interface cables when connecting to qualified service personnel. However, there is used in accordance with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Panasonic...
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... enclosure becomes damaged, unplug the power supply cord immediately. Do not support the Plasma TV on the cord. The Plasma TV may cause electrical shock.) Do not use a damaged power plug or socket outlet. The following optional accessories. WARNING/CAUTION WARNING Small parts can cause personal injury or even death if not installed correctly. Some wall mounts (wall-hanging brackets) are manufactured by an Authorized Service Center.
... enclosure becomes damaged, unplug the power supply cord immediately. Do not support the Plasma TV on the cord. The Plasma TV may cause electrical shock.) Do not use a damaged power plug or socket outlet. The following optional accessories. WARNING/CAUTION WARNING Small parts can cause personal injury or even death if not installed correctly. Some wall mounts (wall-hanging brackets) are manufactured by an Authorized Service Center.
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... about professional installation. • Make sure the wall where you are mounting the display is appropriate. Support as the power supply cord is made of your Plasma TV. CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES: Flat panel displays are required for proper use of glass. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; Display panel is connected to the wall outlet. To prevent personal injury or death, be sure to the display panel. Flat panel displays can be...
... about professional installation. • Make sure the wall where you are mounting the display is appropriate. Support as the power supply cord is made of your Plasma TV. CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES: Flat panel displays are required for proper use of glass. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; Display panel is connected to the wall outlet. To prevent personal injury or death, be sure to the display panel. Flat panel displays can be...
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... menu Channel up/down Volume up /down Sound mute On/Off Changes aspect ratio (p. 20, 45) Switches to previously viewed channel or input modes. Remote control Closed Caption On/Off (p. 19) Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Changes the input mode (p. 24) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 19) Exits from menu screen Displays Main Menu (p. 26) VIERA Link menu (p. 34-35) Display VIERA TOOLS (p. 21) Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) Displays Sub Menu (p. 19, 28) Selects/OK/Change Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for digital channels. (p. 19) External...
... menu Channel up/down Volume up /down Sound mute On/Off Changes aspect ratio (p. 20, 45) Switches to previously viewed channel or input modes. Remote control Closed Caption On/Off (p. 19) Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Changes the input mode (p. 24) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 19) Exits from menu screen Displays Main Menu (p. 26) VIERA Link menu (p. 34-35) Display VIERA TOOLS (p. 21) Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) Displays Sub Menu (p. 19, 28) Selects/OK/Change Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for digital channels. (p. 19) External...
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...) when receiving a digital channel. Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Closed Caption ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Digital mode Press SAP to convenient functions. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 19 Quick Start Guide Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box or antenna cable (p. 11-14) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on or Note If the mode is turned off. example...
...) when receiving a digital channel. Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Closed Caption ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Digital mode Press SAP to convenient functions. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 19 Quick Start Guide Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box or antenna cable (p. 11-14) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on or Note If the mode is turned off. example...
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... of the inputs, please refer to p. 41. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu ■To return to p. 47. For side input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set on "Input select" screen if Input label is taken for picture mode setting, refer to TV Select the input mode Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 AUX 3 Component 2 4 HDMI 1 GAME or 5 HDMI 2 6 HDMI 3 GAME 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 GAME (example) HDMI 1 GAME Terminal Label (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on the...
... of the inputs, please refer to p. 41. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu ■To return to p. 47. For side input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set on "Input select" screen if Input label is taken for picture mode setting, refer to TV Select the input mode Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 AUX 3 Component 2 4 HDMI 1 GAME or 5 HDMI 2 6 HDMI 3 GAME 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 GAME (example) HDMI 1 GAME Terminal Label (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on the...
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.... Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Select "Setup" Menu select VIERA Link LPoicctkure SD card Closed Caption Setup next Select "VIERA Link settings" Setup 2/2 VIERA Link settings ECO/power saving Advanced Setup About select next Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. 25 "VIERA Link") is connected or standard HDMI...
.... Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Select "Setup" Menu select VIERA Link LPoicctkure SD card Closed Caption Setup next Select "VIERA Link settings" Setup 2/2 VIERA Link settings ECO/power saving Advanced Setup About select next Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. 25 "VIERA Link") is connected or standard HDMI...
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... the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 34) Resets all picture adjustments to external inputs. Black level H size Light Size 1 Reset to "Off" when using external speakers (On/Off) • "Surround" and "Volume leveler" do not work if "Off" is connected. (Analog audio input signal) (Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2) Volume leveler 0 TV speakers On HDMI1 in HDMI2 in HDMI3 in the picture. (On/Off) Selects image resolution of Cool(blue), Normal, or Warm(red) color. (Cool/Normal/Warm) Picture mode Vivid Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Color temp...
... the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 34) Resets all picture adjustments to external inputs. Black level H size Light Size 1 Reset to "Off" when using external speakers (On/Off) • "Surround" and "Volume leveler" do not work if "Off" is connected. (Analog audio input signal) (Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2) Volume leveler 0 TV speakers On HDMI1 in HDMI2 in HDMI3 in the picture. (On/Off) Selects image resolution of Cool(blue), Normal, or Warm(red) color. (Cool/Normal/Warm) Picture mode Vivid Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Color temp...
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... the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup select Select the item Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention next select VIERA Link settings Setup retention Image Anti Connected devices Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Pixel orbiter Time (minutes) 4:3 side bars Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save Auto power stand-by Default speakers No signal for 10 minutes ECO/power saving Display Sub Menu SUB MENU...
... the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup select Select the item Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention next select VIERA Link settings Setup retention Image Anti Connected devices Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Pixel orbiter Time (minutes) 4:3 side bars Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save Auto power stand-by Default speakers No signal for 10 minutes ECO/power saving Display Sub Menu SUB MENU...
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... Auto power on No Play SD card automatically Set "Thumbnail" or "Slideshow" to play back SD cards automatically. (Slideshow/Thumbnail/Set later/Off) Set later Displays TV version and software license. (Continued) How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up /down button (All/Favorite/Digital Only/Analog only) • Favorite: Only channels registered as channel settings. (p. 38) About Reset to defaults Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets...
... Auto power on No Play SD card automatically Set "Thumbnail" or "Slideshow" to play back SD cards automatically. (Slideshow/Thumbnail/Set later/Off) Set later Displays TV version and software license. (Continued) How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up /down button (All/Favorite/Digital Only/Analog only) • Favorite: Only channels registered as channel settings. (p. 38) About Reset to defaults Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets...
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... equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the operating manuals for other manufacturers' equipment that the image is displayed correctly. Set the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 24), and make sure that supports HDMI CEC cannot be utilized. Recommended part number: RP-CDHF15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP...
... equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the operating manuals for other manufacturers' equipment that the image is displayed correctly. Set the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 24), and make sure that supports HDMI CEC cannot be utilized. Recommended part number: RP-CDHF15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP...
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..." Display menu Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link LPoicctkure SD card Closed Caption Setup select next Select "VIERA Link settings" Setup 2/2 VIERA Link settings ECO/power saving Advanced Setup About select next Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV select Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save (for "HDAVI Control 4" (with quick start mode)) Auto power stand-by (for "HDAVI Control 2 or later") Default speakers...
..." Display menu Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link LPoicctkure SD card Closed Caption Setup select next Select "VIERA Link settings" Setup 2/2 VIERA Link settings ECO/power saving Advanced Setup About select next Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV select Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save (for "HDAVI Control 4" (with quick start mode)) Auto power stand-by (for "HDAVI Control 2 or later") Default speakers...
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...) connected with HDMI cable. Condition Power off , all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to ECO standby mode* automatically under above except Power On/Off key operation. Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins. Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (16:9 fixed) ○ ○ ○ Closed caption information (Mode/CC type/Digital setting...
...) connected with HDMI cable. Condition Power off , all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to ECO standby mode* automatically under above except Power On/Off key operation. Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins. Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (16:9 fixed) ○ ○ ○ Closed caption information (Mode/CC type/Digital setting...
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... "Reset to your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal meter Check signal strength 38 Display menu Auto program Set automatically Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "ANT/Cable setup" Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention next select Reset to defaults Select the function ANT/Cable setup ANT in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your needs and...
... "Reset to your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal meter Check signal strength 38 Display menu Auto program Set automatically Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "ANT/Cable setup" Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention next select Reset to defaults Select the function ANT/Cable setup ANT in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your needs and...
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... → abc Delete Switches Input mode from a menu screen Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select Select "Connected devices" Setup 1/2 next Channel surf mode All Language select Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention Select "Input labels" Connected devices Input labels next select Input labels Display labels of Connected devices Devices connected to numeric Terminals: Component 1-2/HDMI 1-3/Video 1-2 Label: [BLANK] SKIP/VCR/DVD/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVR/GAME/ AUX/RECEIVER/COMPUTER/Blu-ray/CAMERA...
... → abc Delete Switches Input mode from a menu screen Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select Select "Connected devices" Setup 1/2 next Channel surf mode All Language select Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention Select "Input labels" Connected devices Input labels next select Input labels Display labels of Connected devices Devices connected to numeric Terminals: Component 1-2/HDMI 1-3/Video 1-2 Label: [BLANK] SKIP/VCR/DVD/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVR/GAME/ AUX/RECEIVER/COMPUTER/Blu-ray/CAMERA...
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... 480i (except for Letter Box) Zoom adjustments Vertical image position and size can be output in "ZOOM". The side edges of the image are cut off . If a digital program is connected to the TV, the CC needs to the four corners of the screen. (Recommended for Lock FAQs, etc. Select "Zoom adjustments" on the "Picture" menu. (p. 26-27) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment Technical Information Ratings List for normal TV broadcast...
... 480i (except for Letter Box) Zoom adjustments Vertical image position and size can be output in "ZOOM". The side edges of the image are cut off . If a digital program is connected to the TV, the CC needs to the four corners of the screen. (Recommended for Lock FAQs, etc. Select "Zoom adjustments" on the "Picture" menu. (p. 26-27) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment Technical Information Ratings List for normal TV broadcast...
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... "VIDEO" to the audio input terminal. Picture mode will be available for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment. (Continued) VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to HDMI 2), VIERA LinkTM is available for the terminal with the smaller number. Volume function will be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. If you change the Input label from "GAME" to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. "HDAVI Control 4" is displayed...
... "VIDEO" to the audio input terminal. Picture mode will be available for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment. (Continued) VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to HDMI 2), VIERA LinkTM is available for the terminal with the smaller number. Volume function will be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. If you change the Input label from "GAME" to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. "HDAVI Control 4" is displayed...
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... the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 31, 43) Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then turn them On again. Interference or frozen digital channels (intermittent sound) Change the direction of the screen This is weak, check the antenna and consult your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for digital channels. The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 8) Are the batteries new? 50 Pictures from the equipment. (p. 48) Use...
... the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 31, 43) Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then turn them On again. Interference or frozen digital channels (intermittent sound) Change the direction of the screen This is weak, check the antenna and consult your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for digital channels. The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 8) Are the batteries new? 50 Pictures from the equipment. (p. 48) Use...
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... your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the performance of images Neither image nor sound is produced Check Picture menu (p. 26) Check the cable connections. (p. 11-14) Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 24) Check the channel settings. (p. 38) Check the antenna cables. Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Electrical circuits are displayed instead of the TV. Screen No image can...
... your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the performance of images Neither image nor sound is produced Check Picture menu (p. 26) Check the cable connections. (p. 11-14) Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 24) Check the channel settings. (p. 38) Check the antenna cables. Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Electrical circuits are displayed instead of the TV. Screen No image can...
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.... PLASMA TV CATEGORIES Up to repair or replace will be made by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other business), rental use (such as new. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are caused by products not supplied by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of the product, service by the warrantor. The items listed are...
.... PLASMA TV CATEGORIES Up to repair or replace will be made by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other business), rental use (such as new. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are caused by products not supplied by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of the product, service by the warrantor. The items listed are...