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... SD Card 20 Watching Videos and DVDs 22 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 24 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 28 Lock 32 Editing and Setting Channels 34 Closed Caption 36 Input Labels/Monitor Out 37 Using Timer 38 Programming the Remote to Operate Peripheral Equipment 39 Recommended AV Connections 40 Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. Remote control operation/codelist 42 Ratings List for Lock 45 Technical Information 46 Care and Cleaning 50 Specifications 51...
... SD Card 20 Watching Videos and DVDs 22 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 24 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 28 Lock 32 Editing and Setting Channels 34 Closed Caption 36 Input Labels/Monitor Out 37 Using Timer 38 Programming the Remote to Operate Peripheral Equipment 39 Recommended AV Connections 40 Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. Remote control operation/codelist 42 Ratings List for Lock 45 Technical Information 46 Care and Cleaning 50 Specifications 51...
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... Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com 4 A polarized plug has two blades with the appliance. When a cart is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being...
... Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com 4 A polarized plug has two blades with the appliance. When a cart is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being...
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... the cables which, in 4:3 mode SD Card photo ɹ Video game ɹ Computer image 4 : 3 12 To prevent "Image retention", the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no sound), or if Small parts can result if this is not done. Doing so may result. Notes Do not display a still picture for any cleaning. Servicing of the TV by...
... the cables which, in 4:3 mode SD Card photo ɹ Video game ɹ Computer image 4 : 3 12 To prevent "Image retention", the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no sound), or if Small parts can result if this is not done. Doing so may result. Notes Do not display a still picture for any cleaning. Servicing of the TV by...
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... manganese batteries). • Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. (+ or -). Do not burn or break batteries. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000294 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery Cable clamper AC cord Pedestal TBLX0036 (TH-42PZ80Q) TBLX0037 (TH-50PZ80Q) How to assemble (p.7) Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide (For viewing HD programming) Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Optional Accessory Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-WK42PV3U TY-WK42PV4W (angle) TY...
... manganese batteries). • Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. (+ or -). Do not burn or break batteries. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000294 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery Cable clamper AC cord Pedestal TBLX0036 (TH-42PZ80Q) TBLX0037 (TH-50PZ80Q) How to assemble (p.7) Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide (For viewing HD programming) Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Optional Accessory Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-WK42PV3U TY-WK42PV4W (angle) TY...
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... red, off: no light) Note The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Displays the Main menu. Remote control Viewing from SD card (p. 20) Switches TV On or Off (Standby) The equipment (Remote control mode) selection button (p. 22) Displays Main Menu (tru2way mode) (p. 14-15) Changes the input mode (p. 22) TV MENU ON DEMAND TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD GUIDE Displays TV Guide (tru2way mode) (p. 14-15) SUB MENU Displays Sub Menu (p. 18, 26) Colored buttons (used...
... red, off: no light) Note The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Displays the Main menu. Remote control Viewing from SD card (p. 20) Switches TV On or Off (Standby) The equipment (Remote control mode) selection button (p. 22) Displays Main Menu (tru2way mode) (p. 14-15) Changes the input mode (p. 22) TV MENU ON DEMAND TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD GUIDE Displays TV Guide (tru2way mode) (p. 14-15) SUB MENU Displays Sub Menu (p. 18, 26) Colored buttons (used...
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... the controls again. Note During initial setup and switch to change the mode by restarting GUIDE Follow the message on the screen. Insert a CableCARDTM Consult your cable company for further instructions. This may damage the TV. Remove the CableCARD Follow the directions on the speed and size of advanced interactive, two-way services like VOD (Video on Demand), EPG (Electronic Program Guide), home banking, interactive games, as...
... the controls again. Note During initial setup and switch to change the mode by restarting GUIDE Follow the message on the screen. Insert a CableCARDTM Consult your cable company for further instructions. This may damage the TV. Remove the CableCARD Follow the directions on the speed and size of advanced interactive, two-way services like VOD (Video on Demand), EPG (Electronic Program Guide), home banking, interactive games, as...
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... change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) ■Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 26) This menu consists of shortcuts to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. example: CH15-1: (TV) ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Display the SUB MENU Digital mode...
... change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) ■Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 26) This menu consists of shortcuts to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. example: CH15-1: (TV) ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Display the SUB MENU Digital mode...
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... "GAME" label. Note The input label will be displayed on "Input select" screen if Input label is set on the remote control to TV Note For details, see p. 42) Pause Play Pause Play For front input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set to "Game", refer to p. 48.) For more details for several seconds, the "Input select" menu disappears. Input Select You can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TV's remote control. Select the input...
... "GAME" label. Note The input label will be displayed on "Input select" screen if Input label is set on the remote control to TV Note For details, see p. 42) Pause Play Pause Play For front input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set to "Game", refer to p. 48.) For more details for several seconds, the "Input select" menu disappears. Input Select You can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TV's remote control. Select the input...
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... need to set "VIERA Link" setting to p. 28-31. Please refer to "On" as shown below. "VIERA Link") is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- Display menu TV MENU Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Lock SD card CC Setup select next Select "VIERA Link setting" Setup 2/2 select VIERA Link setting Advanced Setup next About Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link setting VIERA Link On Power off link Set Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer to this TV with HDMI cable, you can set...
... need to set "VIERA Link" setting to p. 28-31. Please refer to "On" as shown below. "VIERA Link") is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- Display menu TV MENU Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Lock SD card CC Setup select next Select "VIERA Link setting" Setup 2/2 select VIERA Link setting Advanced Setup next About Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link setting VIERA Link On Power off link Set Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer to this TV with HDMI cable, you can set...
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... watching TV best suited for you. How to Use Menu Functions VIERA Link Various menus allow you to the previous screen 24 Displays the functions that you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next Reset Picture mode Picture, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. x.v.Color Zoom adjust Video NR 3D Y/C filter Advanced picture Picture Select the item Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 (example: Picture menu) Adjust...
... watching TV best suited for you. How to Use Menu Functions VIERA Link Various menus allow you to the previous screen 24 Displays the functions that you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next Reset Picture mode Picture, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. x.v.Color Zoom adjust Video NR 3D Y/C filter Advanced picture Picture Select the item Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 (example: Picture menu) Adjust...
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...; Only 480p signal accepted; Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light) Black level Light Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the scanning area with the TV's remote control (p. 30-31). [VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to factory default settings except for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is set in "Speaker output". Size 1: Selected item for "HD size". Reset Increases or decreases the bass response. Balance 0 Equalizes overall volume levels across all picture adjustments to access and...
...; Only 480p signal accepted; Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light) Black level Light Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the scanning area with the TV's remote control (p. 30-31). [VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to factory default settings except for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is set in "Speaker output". Size 1: Selected item for "HD size". Reset Increases or decreases the bass response. Balance 0 Equalizes overall volume levels across all picture adjustments to access and...
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... Clock Program channel Input labels Monitor out ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup Select the item Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention select next select Pixel orbiter Time Side bar Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power off link Power on link Default speakers Auto power on No signal shut-off Advanced setup GUIDE SUB MENU 26 Display SubMenu...
... Clock Program channel Input labels Monitor out ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup Select the item Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention select next select Pixel orbiter Time Side bar Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power off link Power on link Default speakers Auto power on No signal shut-off Advanced setup GUIDE SUB MENU 26 Display SubMenu...
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... the screen menu language (p. 16) Adjusts the clock (p. 16) Sets channels (p. 34) Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 37) [Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3/Video 1/Video 2] To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of remote or front panel key continues for more than 10 minutes. (Set/No) Note Not in use when setting "Auto power on -screen display will be selected if "Off" is turned...
... the screen menu language (p. 16) Adjusts the clock (p. 16) Sets channels (p. 34) Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 37) [Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3/Video 1/Video 2] To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of remote or front panel key continues for more than 10 minutes. (Set/No) Note Not in use when setting "Auto power on -screen display will be selected if "Off" is turned...
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... manuals for "HDAVI Control 3") (p. 31) VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", based on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the individual manuals for EZ SyncTM. It is displayed correctly. ■HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Follow direction - VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on link Power off link Default speakers One-touch theater playback Providing the setting information (for "HDAVI Control...
... manuals for "HDAVI Control 3") (p. 31) VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", based on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the individual manuals for EZ SyncTM. It is displayed correctly. ■HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Follow direction - VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on link Power off link Default speakers One-touch theater playback Providing the setting information (for "HDAVI Control...
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... menu screen Reset Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter next select Set ■To reset the settings of setup menu Select "Reset" in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your needs and reception conditions. Display menu TV MENU Auto Set automatically Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention next select Manual Set manually ■Press to your 4-digit password with number...
... menu screen Reset Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter next select Set ■To reset the settings of setup menu Select "Reset" in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your needs and reception conditions. Display menu TV MENU Auto Set automatically Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention next select Manual Set manually ■Press to your 4-digit password with number...
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... connect the TV unit to DVI cable. 40 To prevent howling and image oscillation, set the "Monitor out" setting when connecting the VCR with an HDMI to your various equipment. When receiving digital channel signals, all the other connections, consult the instructions for setup when using HDMIDVI Conversion cable, see p. 24-25 for each piece equipment and its specifications. Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations on this page.) Audio cable B HDMI-DVI Conversion cable + Audio cable* or A HDMI cable Optical digital audio cable OPTICAL...
... connect the TV unit to DVI cable. 40 To prevent howling and image oscillation, set the "Monitor out" setting when connecting the VCR with an HDMI to your various equipment. When receiving digital channel signals, all the other connections, consult the instructions for setup when using HDMIDVI Conversion cable, see p. 24-25 for each piece equipment and its specifications. Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations on this page.) Audio cable B HDMI-DVI Conversion cable + Audio cable* or A HDMI cable Optical digital audio cable OPTICAL...
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... mode will be output as a DVD player, can be operated by connecting the TV unit and the devices. Picture mode will be displayed properly. Image or sound may not be automatically set automatically if "GAME" is selected from an Input label other than "GAME" to "GAME" label. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set to "Game" if you change the Input label from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal...
... mode will be output as a DVD player, can be operated by connecting the TV unit and the devices. Picture mode will be displayed properly. Image or sound may not be automatically set automatically if "GAME" is selected from an Input label other than "GAME" to "GAME" label. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set to "Game" if you change the Input label from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal...
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... the settings of the recorder. Select the correct remote control mode (p. 13, 22) Interference or frozen digital channels (intermittent sound) Change the direction of the antenna. Check "Signal meter" (p. 35). Check an input signal from external equipment are distorted when the unit is connected via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo White spots or shadow images (noise) Check the position, direction, and connection of antenna for assistance. The remote control...
... the settings of the recorder. Select the correct remote control mode (p. 13, 22) Interference or frozen digital channels (intermittent sound) Change the direction of the antenna. Check "Signal meter" (p. 35). Check an input signal from external equipment are distorted when the unit is connected via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo White spots or shadow images (noise) Check the position, direction, and connection of antenna for assistance. The remote control...
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... process. Tick/Click sound 4- Whirring sound 3- Are the speakers' cables connected correctly? (p. 40) Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 13) Is the volume set become hot. If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection. 1- This is produced Check Picture menu (p. 24) Check the cable connections. (p. 9-12) Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 22) Check the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. These pixels do not indicate a defective panel and will not...
... process. Tick/Click sound 4- Whirring sound 3- Are the speakers' cables connected correctly? (p. 40) Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 13) Is the volume set become hot. If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection. 1- This is produced Check Picture menu (p. 24) Check the cable connections. (p. 9-12) Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 22) Check the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. These pixels do not indicate a defective panel and will not...
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... purchase ("Limited Warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other Authorized Servicer, or damage that the product or parts of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the...
... purchase ("Limited Warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other Authorized Servicer, or damage that the product or parts of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the...