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Basic Features Watching TV 16 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from SD Card 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 22 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 26 Lock 30 Editing and Setting Channels 32 Closed... 47 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 49 3 Quick Start Guide Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Amplifier Home theater system VCR Set Top Box DVD recorder/ DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc recorder Blu-ray Disc player Contents Please read before using the unit Safety Precautions...
Basic Features Watching TV 16 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from SD Card 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 22 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 26 Lock 30 Editing and Setting Channels 32 Closed... 47 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 49 3 Quick Start Guide Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Amplifier Home theater system VCR Set Top Box DVD recorder/ DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc recorder Blu-ray Disc player Contents Please read before using the unit Safety Precautions...
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.... When disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, not the cord. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; Install your Plasma TV. If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Set up dust on sloped or unstable surfaces. accessories. cause fire or damage to...the power cord plug as far as a safety precaution before moving the Plasma TV. Do not use of the Plasma TV. Do not make any cleaning. therefore, it with wet hands. Notes Do not display a still picture for use If a problem occurs (such as the power cord is detected...
.... When disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, not the cord. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; Install your Plasma TV. If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Set up dust on sloped or unstable surfaces. accessories. cause fire or damage to...the power cord plug as far as a safety precaution before moving the Plasma TV. Do not use of the Plasma TV. Do not make any cleaning. therefore, it with wet hands. Notes Do not display a still picture for use If a problem occurs (such as the power cord is detected...
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Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on or (TV) Select a channel number up or down Note If the mode is not TV, press (p. 20) and select TV. ■To directly input the ...THE NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 16 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■...
Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on or (TV) Select a channel number up or down Note If the mode is not TV, press (p. 20) and select TV. ■To directly input the ...THE NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 16 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■...
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... Pana0371 Pana0372 Select OK RETURN R Slide show ) (to Slide show G B Y Pana0373 Pana0374 Pana0375 Pana0376 select view Navigation area Accessing Selected picture information is displayed. Date: Date of images Present status (While reading the data) Accessing Prev. Pixel: Display resolution is inserted. Pause Next RETURN... B Y (to Single photo display) Note Depending on the Menu. SD card setting Play SD card automatically On Play SD card now Play SD card automatically: On: Off: Set it to the previous screen 18 Photo viewer Insert the SD card and select "Play...
... Pana0371 Pana0372 Select OK RETURN R Slide show ) (to Slide show G B Y Pana0373 Pana0374 Pana0375 Pana0376 select view Navigation area Accessing Selected picture information is displayed. Date: Date of images Present status (While reading the data) Accessing Prev. Pixel: Display resolution is inserted. Pause Next RETURN... B Y (to Single photo display) Note Depending on the Menu. SD card setting Play SD card automatically On Play SD card now Play SD card automatically: On: Off: Set it to the previous screen 18 Photo viewer Insert the SD card and select "Play...
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... On Select Adjust Disp. time Repeat You can set . Viewing SD Card Insert the card Label surface Remove the card Press in mid-cycle Press 3 Select the item Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Picture menu (p. 22) 4 Adjust or select Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 select "Picture" ok select Adjust or Select Viewing from SD Card...
... On Select Adjust Disp. time Repeat You can set . Viewing SD Card Insert the card Label surface Remove the card Press in mid-cycle Press 3 Select the item Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Picture menu (p. 22) 4 Adjust or select Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 select "Picture" ok select Adjust or Select Viewing from SD Card...
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... for several seconds, the "Input select" menu disappears. enter During the selection, if no action is set to "Game", refer to p. 42.) For more details for picture mode setting, refer to p. 35. To label each of the connected equipment are displayed. Note The input label ...will be displayed on the TV's screen. HDMI 3 GAME Terminal Label (example) The terminal and label of the input, please refer to p. 42. Input...
... for several seconds, the "Input select" menu disappears. enter During the selection, if no action is set to "Game", refer to p. 42.) For more details for picture mode setting, refer to p. 35. To label each of the connected equipment are displayed. Note The input label ...will be displayed on the TV's screen. HDMI 3 GAME Terminal Label (example) The terminal and label of the input, please refer to p. 42. Input...
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... 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 Select the item Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 (example: Picture menu) Adjust or select Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 (example: Picture menu) select adjust...
... 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 Select the item Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 (example: Picture menu) Adjust or select Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 (example: Picture menu) select adjust...
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... sound. (On/Off) • This setting will not function if "off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On) Video NR Off Minimizes noise and cross-color in "Speaker output". Reset Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) (p. 42) Picture mode Vivid Adjusts color, brightness, etc.... Only 480p signal accepted; for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is set in the picture. (On/Off) Selects image resolution of this TV. (Off/Auto) Color mgmt. Cool On: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On...
... sound. (On/Off) • This setting will not function if "off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On) Video NR Off Minimizes noise and cross-color in "Speaker output". Reset Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) (p. 42) Picture mode Vivid Adjusts color, brightness, etc.... Only 480p signal accepted; for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is set in the picture. (On/Off) Selects image resolution of this TV. (Off/Auto) Color mgmt. Cool On: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On...
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...to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you to the previous screen Displays the functions that can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next ...VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup select Select the item Setup 1/2...
...to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you to the previous screen Displays the functions that can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next ...VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup select Select the item Setup 1/2...
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... speakers" cannot be selected if "Off" is set. Sets "Power off link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 26) (Set/No) Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 26) (Set/No) Selects the default speakers (p. 26) (TV/Theater) Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected... to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off . How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) (Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up /down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) •...
... speakers" cannot be selected if "Off" is set. Sets "Power off link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 26) (Set/No) Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 26) (Set/No) Selects the default speakers (p. 26) (TV/Theater) Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected... to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off . How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) (Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up /down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) •...
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...TOUCH PLAY" key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following information about the TV settings can be set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change the default speakers setting from equipment that has HDMI CEC function connected to the...'s operation, please refer to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier. 27 TV power switches On, and the playback screen is the default setting. Sound will be applied. Caption information ○ --- --- Advanced Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you turn off this...
...TOUCH PLAY" key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following information about the TV settings can be set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change the default speakers setting from equipment that has HDMI CEC function connected to the...'s operation, please refer to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier. 27 TV power switches On, and the playback screen is the default setting. Sound will be applied. Caption information ○ --- --- Advanced Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you turn off this...
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... Select the item Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card select set or next Select Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Home theater Speaker output TV change Set Speaker control VIERA Link Control only with the "HDAVI Control" function in the...
... Select the item Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card select set or next Select Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Home theater Speaker output TV change Set Speaker control VIERA Link Control only with the "HDAVI Control" function in the...
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... Mode Off Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password Select the item Lock Mode Custom Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password set Set 30 Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from a menu screen Caution Make a note of your password in ... local dealer.) Note When you select a locked channel, a message will be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select You will be asked to enter your password each time you input your 4-digit...
... Mode Off Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password Select the item Lock Mode Custom Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password set Set 30 Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from a menu screen Caution Make a note of your password in ... local dealer.) Note When you select a locked channel, a message will be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select You will be asked to enter your password each time you input your 4-digit...
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...Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select ■Press to your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal meter Check signal strength 32 Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be ... All Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention next select Reset Manual Set manually 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...
...Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select ■Press to your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal meter Check signal strength 32 Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be ... All Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention next select Reset Manual Set manually 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...
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... Automatic Outline Automatic select set Mode Analog Select "On" (when not using, select "Off"). (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Digital setting CC reset CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of screen) The settings in decoder that is ...capable of providing a text display of text (Identify the setting options on the broadcaster. Closed Caption Display menu...
... Automatic Outline Automatic select set Mode Analog Select "On" (when not using, select "Off"). (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Digital setting CC reset CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of screen) The settings in decoder that is ...capable of providing a text display of text (Identify the setting options on the broadcaster. Closed Caption Display menu...
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... * If "SKIP" is connected to stop output of picture and audio. (Video 1/Video 2) Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3 cannot output video signals regardless of "Monitor out" setting. When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is selected, the TV/VIDEO button press will be passed Video 2 On through PROG...be displayed on "Input select" screen. (P. 20) To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu. (p. 25) ■Select the terminal and set "Off" Monitor out Component 1 On Component 2 On HDMI 1 On HDMI 2 On HDMI 3 On select...
... * If "SKIP" is connected to stop output of picture and audio. (Video 1/Video 2) Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3 cannot output video signals regardless of "Monitor out" setting. When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is selected, the TV/VIDEO button press will be passed Video 2 On through PROG...be displayed on "Input select" screen. (P. 20) To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu. (p. 25) ■Select the terminal and set "Off" Monitor out Component 1 On Component 2 On HDMI 1 On HDMI 2 On HDMI 3 On select...
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... when turned On by the Timer. Using Timer The TV can be set.) Set the timer ■To set . The Clock must be cancelled if the Off time is selected or if a key is set "Sleep" (Off Timer) Set to the previous screen Note The TV automatically turns Off after a pre-selected amount of time.... This operation will be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 14) The "Sleep" timer and "On / Off timer" will not work if the "Auto power on" (p. 25) is pressed. 36 Select "Timer" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer ...
... when turned On by the Timer. Using Timer The TV can be set.) Set the timer ■To set . The Clock must be cancelled if the Off time is selected or if a key is set "Sleep" (Off Timer) Set to the previous screen Note The TV automatically turns Off after a pre-selected amount of time.... This operation will be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 14) The "Sleep" timer and "On / Off timer" will not work if the "Auto power on" (p. 25) is pressed. 36 Select "Timer" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer ...
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... L L L AUDIO PR PR VIDEO PB Y PB Y S VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Connect with A or B ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to be output through the PROG OUT terminals. For other...how to connect the TV unit to DVI cable. 37 For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca Front of the TV Cable TV or Cable Box Back of equipment and its specifications. be obtained from "PROG OUT" terminals. "Monitor out" setting when connecting the ...
... L L L AUDIO PR PR VIDEO PB Y PB Y S VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Connect with A or B ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to be output through the PROG OUT terminals. For other...how to connect the TV unit to DVI cable. 37 For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca Front of the TV Cable TV or Cable Box Back of equipment and its specifications. be obtained from "PROG OUT" terminals. "Monitor out" setting when connecting the ...
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... that "Image retention" of the side bar may overlap on the "Picture" menu. (p. 22-23) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment To reset the aspect ratio (OK) 40 Select "Zoom adjust" on the TV. If the CC is set to the entire screen. (Recommended for Letter Box) Zoom adjust Vertical image...
... that "Image retention" of the side bar may overlap on the "Picture" menu. (p. 22-23) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment To reset the aspect ratio (OK) 40 Select "Zoom adjust" on the TV. If the CC is set to the entire screen. (Recommended for Letter Box) Zoom adjust Vertical image...
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... assumed. Note Picture mode will be connected to the input terminal of the applicable HDMI signals, see below. 42 Input signals that has "HDAVI Control 2" (or more) function to the TV with the smaller number. If you change from Input label setting (p. 35) Custom...Information (Continued) VIERA Link "HDAVI ControlTM" HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you change Input label from "GAME" to other than "GAME" to "GAME" label. It provides a soft, film-like picture. Picture mode will be displayed properly. Caution Use with a non-compression ...
... assumed. Note Picture mode will be connected to the input terminal of the applicable HDMI signals, see below. 42 Input signals that has "HDAVI Control 2" (or more) function to the TV with the smaller number. If you change from Input label setting (p. 35) Custom...Information (Continued) VIERA Link "HDAVI ControlTM" HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you change Input label from "GAME" to other than "GAME" to "GAME" label. It provides a soft, film-like picture. Picture mode will be displayed properly. Caution Use with a non-compression ...