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...and Puerto Rico only 38 • Customer Services Directory (for ENERGY STAR in the "Home Use" setting and this is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. and Puerto Rico 39 • Limited Warranty (for Canada 40 Advanced Support Information 3 Dolby and the double-D ...Optional Accessory 7 • Connections 10 • Identifying Controls 12 •• First Time Setup 13 Basic Features Watching TV 14 • Watching content from Dolby Laboratories. SDHC Logo is the setting in greater energy consumption beyond levels that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications...
...and Puerto Rico only 38 • Customer Services Directory (for ENERGY STAR in the "Home Use" setting and this is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. and Puerto Rico 39 • Limited Warranty (for Canada 40 Advanced Support Information 3 Dolby and the double-D ...Optional Accessory 7 • Connections 10 • Identifying Controls 12 •• First Time Setup 13 Basic Features Watching TV 14 • Watching content from Dolby Laboratories. SDHC Logo is the setting in greater energy consumption beyond levels that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications...
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...including amplifiers) that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to properly secure the wall-hanging bracket. ● Do not route the TV's power cord inside the wall. Two or more people are required to install or remove the television. ● Some wall mounts (wall-hanging ... used , use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW ● Be sure to ask a qualified technician to rain or moisture. WARNING/CAUTION...
...including amplifiers) that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to properly secure the wall-hanging bracket. ● Do not route the TV's power cord inside the wall. Two or more people are required to install or remove the television. ● Some wall mounts (wall-hanging ... used , use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW ● Be sure to ask a qualified technician to rain or moisture. WARNING/CAUTION...
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...to the wall outlet. If the wall outlet does not accommodate a 3-prong plug, have the TV serviced by the TV from tipping or falling. 5 Install your Plasma TV. TV should be wired improperly. Have the TV evaluated by 2 or more at the rear. ● When using the pedestal, keep candles or...Do not use a damaged power plug or socket outlet. ● If a problem occurs (such as a safety precaution before moving the Plasma TV. Build-up of the TV under these conditions might damage the power supply cord. ● When disconnecting the power supply cord, hold the plug, not the cord. ...
...to the wall outlet. If the wall outlet does not accommodate a 3-prong plug, have the TV serviced by the TV from tipping or falling. 5 Install your Plasma TV. TV should be wired improperly. Have the TV evaluated by 2 or more at the rear. ● When using the pedestal, keep candles or...Do not use a damaged power plug or socket outlet. ● If a problem occurs (such as a safety precaution before moving the Plasma TV. Build-up of the TV under these conditions might damage the power supply cord. ● When disconnecting the power supply cord, hold the plug, not the cord. ...
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... are mounting the display is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for the safe installation and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices. Panasonic recommends that has been recommended by the display manufacturer and/or...flat panel display. • Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for installation. However, there is no guarantee that to which Panasonic is a member) is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the display and wall mount manufacturers. • If you ...
... are mounting the display is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for the safe installation and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices. Panasonic recommends that has been recommended by the display manufacturer and/or...flat panel display. • Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for installation. However, there is no guarantee that to which Panasonic is a member) is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the display and wall mount manufacturers. • If you ...
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... cause product damage. ● Take care when fixing wall brackets to the Optional accessories installation manual. Rear of the TV Screw for attaching the TV to the wall-hanging bracket (not supplied with the TV) a b Depth of screw: minimum 0.67" (17.0 mm), maximum 1.38" (35.0 mm) M8 a: 15.7" (400 mm) ... be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from the side) Warning ● In order to maintain the TV's performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your nearest Panasonic dealer to press against the wall when the TV is sufficient space for the connecting cables not to...
... cause product damage. ● Take care when fixing wall brackets to the Optional accessories installation manual. Rear of the TV Screw for attaching the TV to the wall-hanging bracket (not supplied with the TV) a b Depth of screw: minimum 0.67" (17.0 mm), maximum 1.38" (35.0 mm) M8 a: 15.7" (400 mm) ... be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from the side) Warning ● In order to maintain the TV's performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your nearest Panasonic dealer to press against the wall when the TV is sufficient space for the connecting cables not to...
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... warped or physically damaged. Remove the assembly screws B from the pole. Otherwise, the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. Bottom view Rear side Accessories Assembly screws (4 of the poles. Do not... use any methods other than the specified procedure. (above) Otherwise, the TV and/or pedestal may fall over and become damaged...
... warped or physically damaged. Remove the assembly screws B from the pole. Otherwise, the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. Bottom view Rear side Accessories Assembly screws (4 of the poles. Do not... use any methods other than the specified procedure. (above) Otherwise, the TV and/or pedestal may fall over and become damaged...
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... interference or electrical noise. Attach the ferrite core as close as possible to connector on both sides until it firmly until the tabs on the TV side as alkaline and manganese batteries). • Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. Do not burn or break batteries. Keep pushing both sides click...
... interference or electrical noise. Attach the ferrite core as close as possible to connector on both sides until it firmly until the tabs on the TV side as alkaline and manganese batteries). • Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. Do not burn or break batteries. Keep pushing both sides click...
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... (National Television System Committee): ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV...sound audio and interactive television. Connections DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Connection Panels Back of the TV BC A SD card slot USB connector * See page 9 (Power cord connection...shown in this manual are not supplied with the TV. ● When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to enjoy ...Cable ● You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. ● You ...
... (National Television System Committee): ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV...sound audio and interactive television. Connections DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Connection Panels Back of the TV BC A SD card slot USB connector * See page 9 (Power cord connection...shown in this manual are not supplied with the TV. ● When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to enjoy ...Cable ● You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. ● You ...
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... audio device. VCR red ● The Green terminal is a function that enables digital sound signals to be inserted into Green connection. (Watching content from the TV to Audio input terminal HDMI connection (p. 31) HDMI-DVI Conversion cable HDMI AV OUT DVI OUT L AUDIO OUT R AV Equipment e.g. DVD Recorder or e.g. Blu-ray...
... audio device. VCR red ● The Green terminal is a function that enables digital sound signals to be inserted into Green connection. (Watching content from the TV to Audio input terminal HDMI connection (p. 31) HDMI-DVI Conversion cable HDMI AV OUT DVI OUT L AUDIO OUT R AV Equipment e.g. DVD Recorder or e.g. Blu-ray...
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... operations Closed Caption On/Off (p. 14) Selects Secondary Audio Programming (p. 14) Exits from menu screen Sets the period after which the TV turns to standby automatically Displays Main Menu (p. 25) Viewing from ANT/Cable source Displays or removes the information banner (p. 14) Operates ... previous menu Channel up /down POWER button Remote control sensor within about 23 feet (7 meters) in sequence C.A.T.S. Identifying Controls Front of the TV TV controls/indicators Back of the control panel is displayed on : red, off . ● Do not place any channel Use for MENU function...
... operations Closed Caption On/Off (p. 14) Selects Secondary Audio Programming (p. 14) Exits from menu screen Sets the period after which the TV turns to standby automatically Displays Main Menu (p. 25) Viewing from ANT/Cable source Displays or removes the information banner (p. 14) Operates ... previous menu Channel up /down POWER button Remote control sensor within about 23 feet (7 meters) in sequence C.A.T.S. Identifying Controls Front of the TV TV controls/indicators Back of the control panel is displayed on : red, off . ● Do not place any channel Use for MENU function...
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...mistake, confirmation screen will be displayed. To display the "Set viewing mode" screen again and select "Home Use", perform "Reset to defaults To watch TV via a Cable box, Satellite receiver, or any other source (DVD, DVR, gaming device, etc.), press the INPUT button and select the appropriate input...Cable setup Select signal type (Over-the-air Antenna/Cable). Getting started First Time Setup The setup screen will be displayed only when the TV is turned on with a box are found, then check: 1. First Time Setup Identifying Controls 13 Availability of the scanning no channels are ...
...mistake, confirmation screen will be displayed. To display the "Set viewing mode" screen again and select "Home Use", perform "Reset to defaults To watch TV via a Cable box, Satellite receiver, or any other source (DVD, DVR, gaming device, etc.), press the INPUT button and select the appropriate input...Cable setup Select signal type (Over-the-air Antenna/Cable). Getting started First Time Setup The setup screen will be displayed only when the TV is turned on with a box are found, then check: 1. First Time Setup Identifying Controls 13 Availability of the scanning no channels are ...
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...in a compound channel number. Closed caption ■Switches the Closed caption mode Digital TV: • Off/SERVICE 1 - 6 Analog TV: • Off/CC1 - 4/ TEXT1 - 4 Closed caption is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via the Antenna/Cable input, INFO will include... • CH buttons are also available on enabling CC with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming) ■Select the Audio mode for watching TV Digital mode: Select available audio service when receiving a digital channel. Also, when watching programs via HDMI. Contact your connected box's ...
...in a compound channel number. Closed caption ■Switches the Closed caption mode Digital TV: • Off/SERVICE 1 - 6 Analog TV: • Off/CC1 - 4/ TEXT1 - 4 Closed caption is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via the Antenna/Cable input, INFO will include... • CH buttons are also available on enabling CC with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming) ■Select the Audio mode for watching TV Digital mode: Select available audio service when receiving a digital channel. Also, when watching programs via HDMI. Contact your connected box's ...
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... convenient functions. Top and bottom bars are available in " (see p. 27). ● Available only for digital antenna channels. Options menu is only available when the TV is selected in "ANT in extra-wide format. Watching...
... convenient functions. Top and bottom bars are available in " (see p. 27). ● Available only for digital antenna channels. Options menu is only available when the TV is selected in "ANT in extra-wide format. Watching...
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... ANT/Cable in HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp./Video OK Select Exit (example) select or Press INPUT repeatedly to "Off" or turn off the TV. • When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will be displayed on screen. Operate the connected equipment directly or Use...seconds, the "Input select" menu disappears. ● The terminal and label (names) of the connected equipment are displayed. Set Sleep Timer The TV automatically goes into Standby after the selected period. ■Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired time appears. SLEEP Note Sleep: 15 Minutes • ...
... ANT/Cable in HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp./Video OK Select Exit (example) select or Press INPUT repeatedly to "Off" or turn off the TV. • When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will be displayed on screen. Operate the connected equipment directly or Use...seconds, the "Input select" menu disappears. ● The terminal and label (names) of the connected equipment are displayed. Set Sleep Timer The TV automatically goes into Standby after the selected period. ■Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired time appears. SLEEP Note Sleep: 15 Minutes • ...
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... SD Card Media select 2010_9 Play Select Play Folder EXIT Info RETURN OPTION Video options Drive select SD Card Media select Using Media player Watching TV / Watching content from external devices Basic Drive select Media player Drive select EXIT Select RETURN Access SD Card select OK Media select Media player Media...
... SD Card Media select 2010_9 Play Select Play Folder EXIT Info RETURN OPTION Video options Drive select SD Card Media select Using Media player Watching TV / Watching content from external devices Basic Drive select Media player Drive select EXIT Select RETURN Access SD Card select OK Media select Media player Media...
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..., all previously saved channels are Antenna erased. ● To cancel scanning process 2% TV Setup Auto program Cancel 22 Auto program Display the menu MENU Select "TV" Picture Audio Lock TV Setup ANT in Auto program Manual program MTS Audio Language Preferred audio type Antenna Stereo English... Main Audio next select TV OK / Select Exit Select "ANT in", then select "Antenna" or "Cable" Picture Audio Lock TV Setup ANT in Auto program Manual program MTS Audio Language Preferred audio type Antenna ...
..., all previously saved channels are Antenna erased. ● To cancel scanning process 2% TV Setup Auto program Cancel 22 Auto program Display the menu MENU Select "TV" Picture Audio Lock TV Setup ANT in Auto program Manual program MTS Audio Language Preferred audio type Antenna Stereo English... Main Audio next select TV OK / Select Exit Select "ANT in", then select "Antenna" or "Cable" Picture Audio Lock TV Setup ANT in Auto program Manual program MTS Audio Language Preferred audio type Antenna ...
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...Manual program MTS Audio Language Preferred audio type Antenna Stereo English Main Audio next select TV OK / Select Exit Select "ANT in", then select "Antenna" or "Cable" Picture Audio Lock TV Setup ANT in Auto program Manual program MTS Audio Language Preferred audio type Antenna ...Stereo English Main Audio select select TV / Select Back Select "Manual program" Picture Audio Lock TV Setup ANT in Auto program Manual program MTS Audio Language Preferred audio type Antenna Stereo English Main Audio Enter select TV OK / Select Back Tick the channel you ...
...Manual program MTS Audio Language Preferred audio type Antenna Stereo English Main Audio next select TV OK / Select Exit Select "ANT in", then select "Antenna" or "Cable" Picture Audio Lock TV Setup ANT in Auto program Manual program MTS Audio Language Preferred audio type Antenna ...Stereo English Main Audio select select TV / Select Back Select "Manual program" Picture Audio Lock TV Setup ANT in Auto program Manual program MTS Audio Language Preferred audio type Antenna Stereo English Main Audio Enter select TV OK / Select Back Tick the channel you ...
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...image retention Closed Caption Input labels HDMI Control About Reset to Default English Setup OK / Select Exit Select "Input labels" Picture Audio Lock TV Setup Language Timer Set Anti image retention Closed Caption Input labels HDMI Control About Reset to it. Input Labels You can also skip any... unused terminal with the type of equipment connected to Default English Setup OK / Select Back Select an input terminal and set Picture Audio Lock TV Setup HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp./Video Blu-ray DVD VCR next select next select set select Input labels / Select Back ● The labels...
...image retention Closed Caption Input labels HDMI Control About Reset to Default English Setup OK / Select Exit Select "Input labels" Picture Audio Lock TV Setup Language Timer Set Anti image retention Closed Caption Input labels HDMI Control About Reset to it. Input Labels You can also skip any... unused terminal with the type of equipment connected to Default English Setup OK / Select Back Select an input terminal and set Picture Audio Lock TV Setup HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp./Video Blu-ray DVD VCR next select next select set select Input labels / Select Back ● The labels...
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... Select a menu item, then adjust or select the option Picture Audio Lock TV Setup Reset to defaults Picture mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color temp. Off Audio Advanced picture Lock TV Setup enter submenu Picture / Select Return Advanced 25 How to Use Menu Functions...bar Item option Operation guide Select the menu Picture Audio Lock TV Setup Picture settings Audio settings Parental lock (Channel, Program etc.) TV settings (Tuning, Audio mode & language) Setup (other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you to set the picture, sound, and...
... Select a menu item, then adjust or select the option Picture Audio Lock TV Setup Reset to defaults Picture mode Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color temp. Off Audio Advanced picture Lock TV Setup enter submenu Picture / Select Return Advanced 25 How to Use Menu Functions...bar Item option Operation guide Select the menu Picture Audio Lock TV Setup Picture settings Audio settings Parental lock (Channel, Program etc.) TV settings (Tuning, Audio mode & language) Setup (other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you to set the picture, sound, and...
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...to specify "Channel", "Program" and "Input" settings. Dolby Digital: Digital output signal is fixed to Dolby Digital. • For Digital TV or Video mode Digital/ Comp./Video The default setting is "Digital" for more information (p. 29) Open V-Chip Input HDMI1-2/ Comp./Video Locks...Selects the initial setting for impaired users type Hearing Impaired/ Hearing Impaired: Activates closed captioning when available on broadcasts. • For Digital TV only 27 If it is selected. Set "Custom" in U.S.A.) • The Off rating is designed to PCM. "V-chip" technology enables...
...to specify "Channel", "Program" and "Input" settings. Dolby Digital: Digital output signal is fixed to Dolby Digital. • For Digital TV or Video mode Digital/ Comp./Video The default setting is "Digital" for more information (p. 29) Open V-Chip Input HDMI1-2/ Comp./Video Locks...Selects the initial setting for impaired users type Hearing Impaired/ Hearing Impaired: Activates closed captioning when available on broadcasts. • For Digital TV only 27 If it is selected. Set "Custom" in U.S.A.) • The Off rating is designed to PCM. "V-chip" technology enables...