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... fit a grounding-type power outlet. The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is equipped with the appliance. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. If you are registered trademarks of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 2) Do not remove the grounding pin on shelves above the set. (including on the power plug. No user serviceable parts inside .
... fit a grounding-type power outlet. The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is equipped with the appliance. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. If you are registered trademarks of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 2) Do not remove the grounding pin on shelves above the set. (including on the power plug. No user serviceable parts inside .
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... installation such as power-supply cord or plug is operated. 2) Keep these instructions. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a wet basement, or near water. For example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in any ventilation openings. Do not use instructions should not be placed in a built-in the TV set is used...
... installation such as power-supply cord or plug is operated. 2) Keep these instructions. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a wet basement, or near water. For example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in any ventilation openings. Do not use instructions should not be placed in a built-in the TV set is used...
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... MANUAL CAPTION 37 INPUT LABEL 37 Selecting STEREO/SAP/MONO 38 Audio Adjustment 39 Selecting BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE / NORMAL .... 39 AI SOUND / BBE 40 SURROUND 40 SPEAKERS 41 Picture in Picture Operation 42 Split Screen 44 ASPECT Controls 46 Cable TV 47 TIMER 48 CLOCK SET 48 SLEEP 49 TIMER1 and TIMER2 50 LOCK Feature 52 V-CHIP Menu OPERATION 55 US. TV PROGRAMS 56 U.S. Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Installation 6 Receiver Location 6 Optional External Equipment 6 AC Power Supply Cord 6 Safety Precaution 6 Remote Control...
... MANUAL CAPTION 37 INPUT LABEL 37 Selecting STEREO/SAP/MONO 38 Audio Adjustment 39 Selecting BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE / NORMAL .... 39 AI SOUND / BBE 40 SURROUND 40 SPEAKERS 41 Picture in Picture Operation 42 Split Screen 44 ASPECT Controls 46 Cable TV 47 TIMER 48 CLOCK SET 48 SLEEP 49 TIMER1 and TIMER2 50 LOCK Feature 52 V-CHIP Menu OPERATION 55 US. TV PROGRAMS 56 U.S. Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 Installation 6 Receiver Location 6 Optional External Equipment 6 AC Power Supply Cord 6 Safety Precaution 6 Remote Control...
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... the SET UP menu. ( Cable Mode is required for its compatibility requirements. Select TV mode and ANT1 in the Set Up Menu under Prog chan.) VHF Aerial UHF Aerial Mixer 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable ANT1 SPLIT OUT ANT2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 2 1 Y VIDEO PB PR INPUT 23 S-VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R L TO AUDIO AMP R Incoming Cable from Home Antenna Incoming Cable from Home Antenna Connect home antenna to reduce interference or have Premium (scrambled) channels. A cable converter box is preset at the factory. Antenna users...
... the SET UP menu. ( Cable Mode is required for its compatibility requirements. Select TV mode and ANT1 in the Set Up Menu under Prog chan.) VHF Aerial UHF Aerial Mixer 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable ANT1 SPLIT OUT ANT2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 2 1 Y VIDEO PB PR INPUT 23 S-VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R L TO AUDIO AMP R Incoming Cable from Home Antenna Incoming Cable from Home Antenna Connect home antenna to reduce interference or have Premium (scrambled) channels. A cable converter box is preset at the factory. Antenna users...
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... cable box only. Tune the television to operate the cable box (see page 23). 9 Connecting Headphones / Earphones Connect headphones / earphones as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions, ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (see page 66). CABLE BOX Incoming Cable ANT INPUT ANT OUTPUT CABLES NOT SUPPLIED ANT1 SPLIT OUT ANT2 CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 2 1 Y VIDEO PB PR INPUT 23 S-VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R L TO AUDIO AMP R Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to Channel 3 or Channel 4. 3. Select...
... cable box only. Tune the television to operate the cable box (see page 23). 9 Connecting Headphones / Earphones Connect headphones / earphones as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions, ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (see page 66). CABLE BOX Incoming Cable ANT INPUT ANT OUTPUT CABLES NOT SUPPLIED ANT1 SPLIT OUT ANT2 CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 2 1 Y VIDEO PB PR INPUT 23 S-VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R L TO AUDIO AMP R Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to Channel 3 or Channel 4. 3. Select...
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... OUT ANT2 CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 2 1 Y VIDEO PB PR INPUT 23 S-VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R L TO AUDIO AMP R ANT OUTPUT ANT INPUT Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to both a VCR and a cable box. Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure 1. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you would like to Channel 3 or Channel 4. 3. Note: To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions, ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP menu under...
... OUT ANT2 CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 2 1 Y VIDEO PB PR INPUT 23 S-VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R L TO AUDIO AMP R ANT OUTPUT ANT INPUT Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to both a VCR and a cable box. Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure 1. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you would like to Channel 3 or Channel 4. 3. Note: To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions, ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP menu under...
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... video input terminal are available at the same time. 13 Cable Connection Recording a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure 1. Begin recording. Note: To view a different channel while recording: • Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. • Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to TV mode. • Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the switch setting on the front of VCR. 5. Tune the VCR to a program (except another premium cable channel). Select...
... video input terminal are available at the same time. 13 Cable Connection Recording a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure 1. Begin recording. Note: To view a different channel while recording: • Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. • Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to TV mode. • Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the switch setting on the front of VCR. 5. Tune the VCR to a program (except another premium cable channel). Select...
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... AUDIO menu. 2. Select the output of the television. Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player to a DTV Tuner set-top-box (STB). Select SPEAKERS ON located in your TV. This television also utilizes a progressive scan doubler, which de-interlaces the NTSC signal and progressively scans the image. Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP) To listen through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier TO AUDIO AMP inputs on back of your area. Adjust amplifier volume...
... AUDIO menu. 2. Select the output of the television. Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player to a DTV Tuner set-top-box (STB). Select SPEAKERS ON located in your TV. This television also utilizes a progressive scan doubler, which de-interlaces the NTSC signal and progressively scans the image. Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP) To listen through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier TO AUDIO AMP inputs on back of your area. Adjust amplifier volume...
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... audio and video with S-VIDEO connection. 15 Operate optional equipment as onscreen display. CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV ANT1 SPLIT OUT ANT2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 2 1 Y VIDEO PB PR INPUT 23 S-VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R L TO AUDIO AMP R MONITOR OR VCR Procedure 1. CAMCORDER ACTION TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL HPJ INPUT 4 S-VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R Note: The front control panel can also be used to front Audio/Video input jacks. 2. Connect equipment to access menus and switch video mode when the remote control is the same as instructed in equipment manual...
... audio and video with S-VIDEO connection. 15 Operate optional equipment as onscreen display. CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV ANT1 SPLIT OUT ANT2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 2 1 Y VIDEO PB PR INPUT 23 S-VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R L TO AUDIO AMP R MONITOR OR VCR Procedure 1. CAMCORDER ACTION TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL HPJ INPUT 4 S-VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R Note: The front control panel can also be used to front Audio/Video input jacks. 2. Connect equipment to access menus and switch video mode when the remote control is the same as instructed in equipment manual...
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... Increases volume Moves cursor to the next channel down for DVD & CD. Moves cursor downward during menu mode. 7 8 R-TUNE 0 9 PROG Page up Moves cursor upward during menu mode. Direct program number selection buttons PROG PROG dash button Program dash channel numbers for DBS. Swap pictures in Split Screen and Picture in Picture Operation (See page 43). STEREO SAP MONO Lights the remote control buttons. The selected button blinks when lit. for DBS, skip +/- M TV A A Location of Controls TV/VIDEO button The input mode changes each time this button is...
... Increases volume Moves cursor to the next channel down for DVD & CD. Moves cursor downward during menu mode. 7 8 R-TUNE 0 9 PROG Page up Moves cursor upward during menu mode. Direct program number selection buttons PROG PROG dash button Program dash channel numbers for DBS. Swap pictures in Split Screen and Picture in Picture Operation (See page 43). STEREO SAP MONO Lights the remote control buttons. The selected button blinks when lit. for DBS, skip +/- M TV A A Location of Controls TV/VIDEO button The input mode changes each time this button is...
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... to exit roller guide. EXIT SET UP Press to select or adjust. CC ON MUTE CC MODE NO OFF SET UP IDIOMA / LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. This returns the set to display the roller guide menu. NORMAL PICTURE 20 Roller Guide Menu Navigation 1 CH CTIO A N VOL VOL CH Press to the normal viewing. CC ON MUTE CC MODE NO OFF Main menu field Submenu...
... to exit roller guide. EXIT SET UP Press to select or adjust. CC ON MUTE CC MODE NO OFF SET UP IDIOMA / LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. This returns the set to display the roller guide menu. NORMAL PICTURE 20 Roller Guide Menu Navigation 1 CH CTIO A N VOL VOL CH Press to the normal viewing. CC ON MUTE CC MODE NO OFF Main menu field Submenu...
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... AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM SET UP IDIOMA / LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. SURROUND SPEAKERS MODE STEREO SAP MONO BASS TREBLE BALANCE NORMAL NO AUDIO ADJ. AUTO POWER ON OFF CHAN BANNER OFF GEOMAGNETIC CORR VIDEO ADJ. OTHER ADJ1 OTHER ADJ2 COLOR TEMP NORMAL NATURAL COLOR ON VIDEO NR OFF 3D Y / C FILTER ON VIDEO ADJ. OTHER ADJ1 OTHER ADJ2 COLOR MATRIX SD VM ON FREEZE SPLIT FAVORITES CAPTION CHANNEL SCAN...
... AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM SET UP IDIOMA / LANGUE PROG CHAN CC OTHER ADJ. SURROUND SPEAKERS MODE STEREO SAP MONO BASS TREBLE BALANCE NORMAL NO AUDIO ADJ. AUTO POWER ON OFF CHAN BANNER OFF GEOMAGNETIC CORR VIDEO ADJ. OTHER ADJ1 OTHER ADJ2 COLOR TEMP NORMAL NATURAL COLOR ON VIDEO NR OFF 3D Y / C FILTER ON VIDEO ADJ. OTHER ADJ1 OTHER ADJ2 COLOR MATRIX SD VM ON FREEZE SPLIT FAVORITES CAPTION CHANNEL SCAN...
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... of the picture on the television screen, and displays program guide or any other information currently being used for video related information. • CAPTION C4 - Blanks out a large portion of the picture on the television screen so that it does not obstruct relevant parts of the picture). • CAPTION C2 - Another mode used for video related information. • TEXT T3 - This menu cannot be selected when the MAIN picture is displaying a COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT of...
... of the picture on the television screen, and displays program guide or any other information currently being used for video related information. • CAPTION C4 - Blanks out a large portion of the picture on the television screen so that it does not obstruct relevant parts of the picture). • CAPTION C2 - Another mode used for video related information. • TEXT T3 - This menu cannot be selected when the MAIN picture is displaying a COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT of...
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... Note: (1) When viewing a non-standard DTV signal format, you can change color parameters manually for 480p signal source. CH 2 CH CTIO A N VOL VOL CH In OTHER ADJ2 submenu field press to COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (Y, Pb/Cb ,Pr/Cr input terminals). Use only for the best picture quality. (2) COLOR MATRIX does not need to be set when using High-Definition equipment or 480i output equipment. Press to select SD or HD...
... Note: (1) When viewing a non-standard DTV signal format, you can change color parameters manually for 480p signal source. CH 2 CH CTIO A N VOL VOL CH In OTHER ADJ2 submenu field press to COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (Y, Pb/Cb ,Pr/Cr input terminals). Use only for the best picture quality. (2) COLOR MATRIX does not need to be set when using High-Definition equipment or 480i output equipment. Press to select SD or HD...
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... an external video source such as a VCR, cable box, etc. Note: Audio is from Main Picture only. 2 PIP CH VCR CH PIP CH Select channels for the Main Picture. Main Picture Picture-in Picture Operation This television includes a two-tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. Basic PIP Operation M TV A A POWER ASPECT UTE SAP TV/VIDEO LIGH VCR DVD AUX RCVR DTV CBL DBS CH CTIO VOL VOL BBE MENU EXIT CH PAGE RECALL GUIDE 1 2 4 5 7 8 R-TUNE 0 3 6 9 PROG PIP MIN REW PLAY PIP...
... an external video source such as a VCR, cable box, etc. Note: Audio is from Main Picture only. 2 PIP CH VCR CH PIP CH Select channels for the Main Picture. Main Picture Picture-in Picture Operation This television includes a two-tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. Basic PIP Operation M TV A A POWER ASPECT UTE SAP TV/VIDEO LIGH VCR DVD AUX RCVR DTV CBL DBS CH CTIO VOL VOL BBE MENU EXIT CH PAGE RECALL GUIDE 1 2 4 5 7 8 R-TUNE 0 3 6 9 PROG PIP MIN REW PLAY PIP...
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... left screen is output from the speakers on the TV set (and earphone jacks). (2) When the screen is split, signals of images). 44 The audio is from the rear monitor output terminal. (3) The left and right screen are processed by side with or without an external video source. M TV A POWER ASPECT UTE SAP TV/VIDEO LIGH VCR DVD AUX RCVR DTV CBL DBS CH CTIO VOL VOL BBE MENU EXIT CH PAGE RECALL GUIDE T N Splitting the screen...
... left screen is output from the speakers on the TV set (and earphone jacks). (2) When the screen is split, signals of images). 44 The audio is from the rear monitor output terminal. (3) The left and right screen are processed by side with or without an external video source. M TV A POWER ASPECT UTE SAP TV/VIDEO LIGH VCR DVD AUX RCVR DTV CBL DBS CH CTIO VOL VOL BBE MENU EXIT CH PAGE RECALL GUIDE T N Splitting the screen...
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... guide menu. Locks all channels and video inputs. LOCK Feature Select LOCK SET to prevent video games and VCR tapes from the one used in a safe place. (2) If you forget your secret code, the TV must be serviced by a qualified technician to remember and record it in the LOCK menu, your new code becomes the controlling code. Press to rotate to enter a four-digit secret code. MOVIES STATUS ON CHANGE CODE MODE To use LOCK options ENTER CODE FIRST. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Use the remote...
... guide menu. Locks all channels and video inputs. LOCK Feature Select LOCK SET to prevent video games and VCR tapes from the one used in a safe place. (2) If you forget your secret code, the TV must be serviced by a qualified technician to remember and record it in the LOCK menu, your new code becomes the controlling code. Press to rotate to enter a four-digit secret code. MOVIES STATUS ON CHANGE CODE MODE To use LOCK options ENTER CODE FIRST. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Use the remote...
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.... TV PROGRAMS press to select U.S. TV PROGRAMS. Press to highlight STATUS. TV PROGRAMS ON or OFF. ON OFF LOCK U.S. TV PROGRAMS STATUS ON CHANGE CODE LOCK MODE HOW LONG ? MOVIES STATUS ON CHANGE CODE U.S. Press to select U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATING CHART 1 CH CTIO A N VOL VOL CH Press to select BASIC or DETAILED. TV PROGRAMS ON VIEW NR PROGRAMS ? YES or NO. TV PROGRAMS ON VIEW NR PROGRAMS ? LOCK SET CHANNEL BLOCK PROGRAMS : U.S. Press to display U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS CHART. LOCK U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to select both...
.... TV PROGRAMS press to select U.S. TV PROGRAMS. Press to highlight STATUS. TV PROGRAMS ON or OFF. ON OFF LOCK U.S. TV PROGRAMS STATUS ON CHANGE CODE LOCK MODE HOW LONG ? MOVIES STATUS ON CHANGE CODE U.S. Press to select U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATING CHART 1 CH CTIO A N VOL VOL CH Press to select BASIC or DETAILED. TV PROGRAMS ON VIEW NR PROGRAMS ? YES or NO. TV PROGRAMS ON VIEW NR PROGRAMS ? LOCK SET CHANNEL BLOCK PROGRAMS : U.S. Press to display U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS CHART. LOCK U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to select both...
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... U.S. CH CTIO A N VOL VOL CH In U.S. MOVIES STATUS ON CHANGE CODE LOCK MODE HOW LONG ? Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? MOVIES ON or OFF. U.S. Some material may not be inappropriate for children. Proceed to select VIEW NR MOVIES?. LOCK SET CHANNEL BLOCK PROGRAMS : U.S. LOCK U.S. MOVIES VIEW NR PROGRAMS ? All ages admitted. ADULTS ONLY. 58 MOVIES This TV model features the "V-Chip technology" which allows you would like...
... U.S. CH CTIO A N VOL VOL CH In U.S. MOVIES STATUS ON CHANGE CODE LOCK MODE HOW LONG ? Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? MOVIES ON or OFF. U.S. Some material may not be inappropriate for children. Proceed to select VIEW NR MOVIES?. LOCK SET CHANNEL BLOCK PROGRAMS : U.S. LOCK U.S. MOVIES VIEW NR PROGRAMS ? All ages admitted. ADULTS ONLY. 58 MOVIES This TV model features the "V-Chip technology" which allows you would like...
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... to flash. Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control Programming The Illuminated Remote Control Using Access Codes The Universal Remote Control can be programmed to operate many manufacturers' components, using the component function buttons for the component. Default Modes For Remote Control Device Operates TV TV (Panasonic Only) DTV DTV (Panasonic Only) CABLE CABLE (Preset) DBS DBS (Preset) VCR VCR (Preset) DVD/CD DVD and CD (Preset) AUX Personal Video Recorders, Tape and VCR2 RCVR Audio Receiver (Preset) Default Panasonic TV Codes Panasonic DTV Codes...
... to flash. Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control Programming The Illuminated Remote Control Using Access Codes The Universal Remote Control can be programmed to operate many manufacturers' components, using the component function buttons for the component. Default Modes For Remote Control Device Operates TV TV (Panasonic Only) DTV DTV (Panasonic Only) CABLE CABLE (Preset) DBS DBS (Preset) VCR VCR (Preset) DVD/CD DVD and CD (Preset) AUX Personal Video Recorders, Tape and VCR2 RCVR Audio Receiver (Preset) Default Panasonic TV Codes Panasonic DTV Codes...