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...if you have questions about your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of one, see www.DTV.gov. Panasonic Corporation. When a Converter is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Manufactured under license from Dolby HDAVI Control™ is a trademark. ...Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation. Turn your cable or satellite set-top box. Some older television receivers, if they rely on a TV antenna, will need a TV Converter to ...
...if you have questions about your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of one, see www.DTV.gov. Panasonic Corporation. When a Converter is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Manufactured under license from Dolby HDAVI Control™ is a trademark. ...Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation. Turn your cable or satellite set-top box. Some older television receivers, if they rely on a TV antenna, will need a TV Converter to ...
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... only 53 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. FAQs, etc. Ratings List for Lock 44 Technical Information 45 Care and Cleaning 49 FAQ 50 Specifications 52 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. Basic Features Watching TV 19 Using VIERA TOOLS 21 Viewing from an SD Card 22 Watching Videos ...consumption beyond levels that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications. Quick Start Guide Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Amplifier Home theater system VCR Set Top Box DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc player DVD recorder/ Blu-ray Disc recorder Contents Please read before using the unit Safety ...
... only 53 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. FAQs, etc. Ratings List for Lock 44 Technical Information 45 Care and Cleaning 49 FAQ 50 Specifications 52 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. Basic Features Watching TV 19 Using VIERA TOOLS 21 Viewing from an SD Card 22 Watching Videos ...consumption beyond levels that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications. Quick Start Guide Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Amplifier Home theater system VCR Set Top Box DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc player DVD recorder/ Blu-ray Disc recorder Contents Please read before using the unit Safety ...
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...and receiver. • Connect the equipment into your safety. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on a circuit different from tip-over. 13) Unplug this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. A grounding type plug has...sold with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for long periods of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover or back. ...
...and receiver. • Connect the equipment into your safety. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on a circuit different from tip-over. 13) Unplug this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. A grounding type plug has...sold with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for long periods of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover or back. ...
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...be tripped over or pulled by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW Be sure to ask a qualified technician to install or remove the television. If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Plasma TV is for use any other... cables attached might cause a fire or permanent damage to walls with the following accessories are required to carry out the installation and set-up This Plasma TV may obstruct ventilation. Do not use of the TV by an Authorized Service Center. Replace the cord or contact your dealer ...
...be tripped over or pulled by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW Be sure to ask a qualified technician to install or remove the television. If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Plasma TV is for use any other... cables attached might cause a fire or permanent damage to walls with the following accessories are required to carry out the installation and set-up This Plasma TV may obstruct ventilation. Do not use of the TV by an Authorized Service Center. Replace the cord or contact your dealer ...
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...Care should be taken to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. Flat panel displays can increase humidity, which Panasonic is a member) is committed to install the display where it may ... MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS: • Use a mount that are not designed to be mounted to walls with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel displays on or ...will still consume some power as long as UL, CSA, ETL). • Follow all . This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; The consumer electronics industry (of two people are unsure, contact a professional ...
...Care should be taken to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. Flat panel displays can increase humidity, which Panasonic is a member) is committed to install the display where it may ... MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS: • Use a mount that are not designed to be mounted to walls with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel displays on or ...will still consume some power as long as UL, CSA, ETL). • Follow all . This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; The consumer electronics industry (of two people are unsure, contact a professional ...
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... and other logos • Image displayed in 4:3 mode • SD Card photo Video game •■ • Set up • Computer image Do not place the unit where it's exposed to remain on the plasma screen ("Image retention"). Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remote control's transmission range. 7
... and other logos • Image displayed in 4:3 mode • SD Card photo Video game •■ • Set up • Computer image Do not place the unit where it's exposed to remain on the plasma screen ("Image retention"). Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remote control's transmission range. 7
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...Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. During set-up Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Do not use the pedestal .... (Total 4 screws) Base Warning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. A Pole R L Pole Front Base ■Set-up , make sure that all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to ensure screws ... over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. If sufficient care is printed at the bottom of the poles.
...Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. During set-up Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Do not use the pedestal .... (Total 4 screws) Base Warning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. A Pole R L Pole Front Base ■Set-up , make sure that all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to ensure screws ... over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. If sufficient care is printed at the bottom of the poles.
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... can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to CH3 or CH4 for the equipment. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to a highdefinition cable Service. To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or...
... can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to CH3 or CH4 for the equipment. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to a highdefinition cable Service. To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or...
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...36, 38, 41, 42) Use for digital channels. (p. 19) External equipment operations (p. 35) 15 The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. 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...TV remote control sensor and remote control. Do not place any channel (p. 19) or press to previously viewed channel or input modes. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 26) Note Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. Displays the Main menu. Power ...
...36, 38, 41, 42) Use for digital channels. (p. 19) External equipment operations (p. 35) 15 The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. 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...TV remote control sensor and remote control. Do not place any channel (p. 19) or press to previously viewed channel or input modes. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 26) Note Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. Displays the Main menu. Power ...
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or Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be skipped next time if you select "Home". Select your language Language English Español Français select ok Be sure to ... Yes No select ok Select "No" and return to previous screen . You are selecting the mode for the first time after the power cord is set to "No".
or Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be skipped next time if you select "Home". Select your language Language English Español Français select ok Be sure to ... Yes No select ok Select "No" and return to previous screen . You are selecting the mode for the first time after the power cord is set to "No".
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... Start Guide First Time Setup ■Press to exit from a menu screen Note To change setting (Language/Clock/ Auto program/Input labels) later, go to Menu screen (p. 28) Adjust ...setup Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Clock Year Month Day Hour Minute 2009 1 7 10 AM 10 next select set select item Year: Select the year Month: Select the month Day: Select the day Hour: Adjust the hour Minute:... Cable Auto program Select "Auto program" ANT/Cable setup ANT in Cable Auto program set select next select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Not used: Skip TV tuning go to 17
... Start Guide First Time Setup ■Press to exit from a menu screen Note To change setting (Language/Clock/ Auto program/Input labels) later, go to Menu screen (p. 28) Adjust ...setup Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Clock Year Month Day Hour Minute 2009 1 7 10 AM 10 next select set select item Year: Select the year Month: Select the month Day: Select the day Hour: Adjust the hour Minute:... Cable Auto program Select "Auto program" ANT/Cable setup ANT in Cable Auto program set select next select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Not used: Skip TV tuning go to 17
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...Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels next select Input labels Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 GAME select set . 0 All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital channels only Confirm registered channels program...Blu-ray/CAMERA/DVD REC/HOME THTR/MONITOR/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER If you to view more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set or Video 1 Video 2 G A A Select OK RETURN R G B Y ABC → abc Delete Switches Input mode alphabet to ...
...Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels next select Input labels Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 GAME select set . 0 All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital channels only Confirm registered channels program...Blu-ray/CAMERA/DVD REC/HOME THTR/MONITOR/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER If you to view more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set or Video 1 Video 2 G A A Select OK RETURN R G B Y ABC → abc Delete Switches Input mode alphabet to ...
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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 ... number in " of shortcuts to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 19 example: CH15-1: (TV) Note Reselect "Cable" or "Antenna" in "ANT in a compound channel number. Listen with SAP (Secondary...
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 ... number in " of shortcuts to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 19 example: CH15-1: (TV) Note Reselect "Cable" or "Antenna" in "ANT in a compound channel number. Listen with SAP (Secondary...
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...;Use Favorite Feature 1 Display "Favorite channels" 2 Select "Set favorite" Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 3 Set the displayed channel Set favorite 1/3 1 26-1 2 3 4 5 or 20 Delete a favorite channel Set favorite 1/3 1 26-1 2 3 4 5 select ok...the list number (to save the channel without pressing OK) 2 Select the channel Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 2 3 4 5 select or 3 Set Favorite channel Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 ok 2 3 4 5 ■To change the page Press repeatedly to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. ...
...;Use Favorite Feature 1 Display "Favorite channels" 2 Select "Set favorite" Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 3 Set the displayed channel Set favorite 1/3 1 26-1 2 3 4 5 or 20 Delete a favorite channel Set favorite 1/3 1 26-1 2 3 4 5 select ok...the list number (to save the channel without pressing OK) 2 Select the channel Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 2 3 4 5 select or 3 Set Favorite channel Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 ok 2 3 4 5 ■To change the page Press repeatedly to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. ...
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...Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Displayed "VIERA Link" menu (p. 34-35) Start Slideshow (p. 22-23) Set "Sleep"(Off timer) (p. 42) Change to access high use menu items. They are the easy way to "Game" mode (p. 27) Switches Picture mode ..."Game" and "Standard" setting. Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly. Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen.
...Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Displayed "VIERA Link" menu (p. 34-35) Start Slideshow (p. 22-23) Set "Sleep"(Off timer) (p. 42) Change to access high use menu items. They are the easy way to "Game" mode (p. 27) Switches Picture mode ..."Game" and "Standard" setting. Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly. Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen.
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... Thumbnail view Photo viewer select Total 50 Name Pana0001 Date 03/04/2009 Size 1600×1200 Accessing Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004 Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008 view Navigation area Present status (While reading the data) Rotate Prev. Size: Display resolution is inserted for details. SD card setting select Slideshow: A Slideshow will be...
... Thumbnail view Photo viewer select Total 50 Name Pana0001 Date 03/04/2009 Size 1600×1200 Accessing Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004 Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008 view Navigation area Present status (While reading the data) Rotate Prev. Size: Display resolution is inserted for details. SD card setting select Slideshow: A Slideshow will be...
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...(1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 46) In or Display "Photo settings" Select the item Photo settings Picture Slideshow settings Select ■Adjust the picture Picture 1/2 Reset to default Picture mode Vivid Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 ...Sharpness 0 Picture menu (p. 26) Select Adjust Photo settings Set ■Set up Slideshow Slideshow settings Speed Fast Repeat On set Select Adjust Speed Repeat You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in mid-cycle Press VIERA IMAGE VIEWER ...
...(1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 46) In or Display "Photo settings" Select the item Photo settings Picture Slideshow settings Select ■Adjust the picture Picture 1/2 Reset to default Picture mode Vivid Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 ...Sharpness 0 Picture menu (p. 26) Select Adjust Photo settings Set ■Set up Slideshow Slideshow settings Speed Fast Repeat On set Select Adjust Speed Repeat You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in mid-cycle Press VIERA IMAGE VIEWER ...
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.... Input Select You can watch videos and DVDs on p. 41. For side input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set on the TV's screen. Note The input label will be displayed on "Input select" screen if Input label is taken for picture mode... setting, refer to the TV, you have applicable equipment connected to p. 47. enter During the selection, if no action is set to "Game", refer to p. 47.) For more details for several seconds, the "Input select...
.... Input Select You can watch videos and DVDs on p. 41. For side input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set on the TV's screen. Note The input label will be displayed on "Input select" screen if Input label is taken for picture mode... setting, refer to the TV, you have applicable equipment connected to p. 47. enter During the selection, if no action is set to "Game", refer to p. 47.) For more details for several seconds, the "Input select...
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...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 p. 30-... power stand-by No Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is On) select change Now you can set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has the "HDAVI Control" function to a TV using these functions, you need...
...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 p. 30-... power stand-by No Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is On) select change Now you can set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has the "HDAVI Control" function to a TV using these functions, you need...
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... Closed Caption Setup select next Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. C.A.T.S. How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Reset to defaults Bass Treble Balance Surround Volume leveler TV speakers HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in HDMI 3 in...
... Closed Caption Setup select next Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. C.A.T.S. How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Reset to defaults Bass Treble Balance Surround Volume leveler TV speakers HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in HDMI 3 in...