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... receipt also, and record the model number and serial number of your set , please read these instructions. These limits are designed to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be used in a particular installation. and maintain at www.panasonic.ca (Canada) FCC STATEMENT: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference...
... receipt also, and record the model number and serial number of your set , please read these instructions. These limits are designed to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be used in a particular installation. and maintain at www.panasonic.ca (Canada) FCC STATEMENT: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference...
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... Screen 48 ASPECT Controls 50 PC MENU 51 PICTURE Adjustment 51 Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE 52 SYNC 53 H-FREQ. (kHz)/V-FREQ. (Hz 53 Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control ..... 54 Programming The Illuminated Remote Control Using Access Codes 54 Programming Without A Code (When the code is not known 55 Infrared Codes Index 56 Mode Operational Key Chart 59 Troubleshooting Chart 61 VIDEO/COMPONENT/PC/DVD input signals 62 Specifications 63 5 Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection .. 15 Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO...
... Screen 48 ASPECT Controls 50 PC MENU 51 PICTURE Adjustment 51 Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE 52 SYNC 53 H-FREQ. (kHz)/V-FREQ. (Hz 53 Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control ..... 54 Programming The Illuminated Remote Control Using Access Codes 54 Programming Without A Code (When the code is not known 55 Infrared Codes Index 56 Mode Operational Key Chart 59 Troubleshooting Chart 61 VIDEO/COMPONENT/PC/DVD input signals 62 Specifications 63 5 Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection .. 15 Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO...
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... to be used . Contact an Authorized Service Center for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Do not cover the ventilation holes. • Doing so may cause damage to the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock. In particular, keep video equipment away from the Plasma TV, unplug the power cord immediately. • Continuous use of 3 15...
... to be used . Contact an Authorized Service Center for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Do not cover the ventilation holes. • Doing so may cause damage to the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock. In particular, keep video equipment away from the Plasma TV, unplug the power cord immediately. • Continuous use of 3 15...
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... thinner, otherwise the quality of the Plasma TV. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in heat damages to the object as well as this cloth to the TV if its cables attached might damage the insulation and cause fire. When using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. • If the surface is...
... thinner, otherwise the quality of the Plasma TV. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in heat damages to the object as well as this cloth to the TV if its cables attached might damage the insulation and cause fire. When using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. • If the surface is...
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... cable you may need . Cables are available from areas of output and input connectors your various components require. Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the TV set . 2. Remote Control Battery Installation Requires two AA batteries. 1. Helpful Hints: Whenever you remove the batteries, you will fall on marking and sliding cover off in the compartment.) Two AA size 3. For best performance, video cables...
... cable you may need . Cables are available from areas of output and input connectors your various components require. Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the TV set . 2. Remote Control Battery Installation Requires two AA batteries. 1. Helpful Hints: Whenever you remove the batteries, you will fall on marking and sliding cover off in the compartment.) Two AA size 3. For best performance, video cables...
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... is required. INPUT 3 ACTION INPUT VOLUME CHANNEL HPJ S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R PC (M3 plug) Ferrite core (small size) (supplied) Less than 4" (10 cm) F-Type Antenna Adapter (supplied) 75 Ohm VHF/UHF on back of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is used, you , the Customer. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is preset at the factory. Antenna users must be able to assist you in the SET UP menu. ( Cable Mode is recommended. Select TV mode and ANT1...
... is required. INPUT 3 ACTION INPUT VOLUME CHANNEL HPJ S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R PC (M3 plug) Ferrite core (small size) (supplied) Less than 4" (10 cm) F-Type Antenna Adapter (supplied) 75 Ohm VHF/UHF on back of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is used, you , the Customer. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is preset at the factory. Antenna users must be able to assist you in the SET UP menu. ( Cable Mode is recommended. Select TV mode and ANT1...
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... use the Audio/Video input jacks for details. Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure 1. Use INPUT 3, AUDIO L and R with supplied codes to operate the cable box (see page 24). 12 See the optional equipment manual for optional equipment. It overrides other VIDEO connections. TV/VIDEO Press or INPUT to select VIDEO 3 input mode. Procedure 1. Cable Connection Front Control Panel Push to open the front panel of the television to use the TV without remote control or to use special features such as instructed in equipment manual...
... use the Audio/Video input jacks for details. Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure 1. Use INPUT 3, AUDIO L and R with supplied codes to operate the cable box (see page 24). 12 See the optional equipment manual for optional equipment. It overrides other VIDEO connections. TV/VIDEO Press or INPUT to select VIDEO 3 input mode. Procedure 1. Cable Connection Front Control Panel Push to open the front panel of the television to use the TV without remote control or to use special features such as instructed in equipment manual...
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... supplied codes to TV mode. 6. Begin recording. • Option B (Recording one program while viewing another program) 1. Tune the television to your VCR. 3. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the remote control to switch back to operate the VCR (see page 56, 57). Cable Connection VCR Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your television to view. 13 Viewing a television program Procedure 1. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu...
... supplied codes to TV mode. 6. Begin recording. • Option B (Recording one program while viewing another program) 1. Tune the television to your VCR. 3. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the remote control to switch back to operate the VCR (see page 56, 57). Cable Connection VCR Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your television to view. 13 Viewing a television program Procedure 1. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu...
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... size) (supplied) CABLE BOX ANT INPUT ANT OUTPUT Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to Channel 3 or Channel 4. 3. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you would like to both a VCR and a cable box. Begin recording. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to TV mode. • Tune the television to view. Using your cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you would like to a program (except another premium cable channel). Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu. 2. Turn the...
... size) (supplied) CABLE BOX ANT INPUT ANT OUTPUT Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to Channel 3 or Channel 4. 3. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you would like to both a VCR and a cable box. Begin recording. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to TV mode. • Tune the television to view. Using your cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you would like to a program (except another premium cable channel). Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu. 2. Turn the...
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.... Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player to desired level. 4. Adjust television volume to the back of the STB to minimum. 3. Adjust amplifier volume to the TV and not see the thin black horizontal lines (venetian blind effect) associated with interlaced TV pictures. This allows you to sit close to match the television. 5. CABLES NOT SUPPLIED DTV INPUT TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV DIGITAL TV OUTPUT MAIN VIDEO Y PB PR AUDIO OUTPUT...
.... Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player to desired level. 4. Adjust television volume to the back of the STB to minimum. 3. Adjust amplifier volume to the TV and not see the thin black horizontal lines (venetian blind effect) associated with interlaced TV pictures. This allows you to sit close to match the television. 5. CABLES NOT SUPPLIED DTV INPUT TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV DIGITAL TV OUTPUT MAIN VIDEO Y PB PR AUDIO OUTPUT...
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... this television, high-definition pictures can only be displayed as onscreen display. See optional equipment manual for further instructions for use the component Video Input (or the S Video Input or Video Input). CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV VCR OR COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT 2 Y PB VIDEO DIGITAL IN ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO PR L AUDIO R L TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO R CABLES NOT SUPPLIED Procedure 1. If you cannot display the picture because your Digital Set -Top -Box does not have a DIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting, use...
... this television, high-definition pictures can only be displayed as onscreen display. See optional equipment manual for further instructions for use the component Video Input (or the S Video Input or Video Input). CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV VCR OR COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT 2 Y PB VIDEO DIGITAL IN ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO PR L AUDIO R L TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO R CABLES NOT SUPPLIED Procedure 1. If you cannot display the picture because your Digital Set -Top -Box does not have a DIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting, use...
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... change menu language to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or FRANÇAIS (French). (refer to turn the TV on: Red Press the POWER button on at the POWER switch (standby mode). Ferrite core (large size) (supplied) How to Turn the Power On POWER ASPECT UTE SAP TV/VIDEO LIGH VCR DVD AUX RCVR DTV CBL DBS CH CTIO VOL VOL PC MENU CH RECALL T N Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet Note: The TV's power cord...
... change menu language to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or FRANÇAIS (French). (refer to turn the TV on: Red Press the POWER button on at the POWER switch (standby mode). Ferrite core (large size) (supplied) How to Turn the Power On POWER ASPECT UTE SAP TV/VIDEO LIGH VCR DVD AUX RCVR DTV CBL DBS CH CTIO VOL VOL PC MENU CH RECALL T N Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet Note: The TV's power cord...
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.... INPUT button (Change to input signal.) • Channel selectors • Volume adjusters C.A.T.S sensor Remote control sensor Plasma C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Plasma C.A.T.S automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly, to optimise contrast. (Effective when Picture mode is set to Auto.) Cable TV When the antenna cable is set . This does not apply when signal is lowered. 19 Note: The remote control code number is connected to the TV antenna terminal via a cable box or VCR, set the TV channel to...
.... INPUT button (Change to input signal.) • Channel selectors • Volume adjusters C.A.T.S sensor Remote control sensor Plasma C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Plasma C.A.T.S automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly, to optimise contrast. (Effective when Picture mode is set to Auto.) Cable TV When the antenna cable is set . This does not apply when signal is lowered. 19 Note: The remote control code number is connected to the TV antenna terminal via a cable box or VCR, set the TV channel to...
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... be plugged into the wall outlet and then turned on at the POWER switch (standby mode). FREEZE TV/VCR PIP CH VCR CH PIP or SPLIT FREEZE PIP or SPLIT CH up/down TV/VCR Switch VCR CH up/down TV/DBS Switch TV/DBS CH up/down - - - - Operation of screen size (See page 50). SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE PIP Search - DVD/LD/CD Skip Search REW/FF RCVR Surround -/+ PLAY PLAY PLAY - ASPECT button Change of...
... be plugged into the wall outlet and then turned on at the POWER switch (standby mode). FREEZE TV/VCR PIP CH VCR CH PIP or SPLIT FREEZE PIP or SPLIT CH up/down TV/VCR Switch VCR CH up/down TV/DBS Switch TV/DBS CH up/down - - - - Operation of screen size (See page 50). SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE PIP Search - DVD/LD/CD Skip Search REW/FF RCVR Surround -/+ PLAY PLAY PLAY - ASPECT button Change of...
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... UTE SAP TV/VIDEO LIGH VCR DVD AUX RCVR DTV CBL DBS CH CTIO VOL VOL PC MENU EXIT CH PAGE RECALL GUIDE 1 2 4 5 7 8 R-TUNE 0 3 6 9 PROG PIP MIN REW PLAY PIP MAX FF PAUSE STOP REC FREEZE TV/VCR PIP CH VCR CH SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE PIP SPLIT MOVE SWAP N T N Lights the remote control buttons. Reduces volume Moves cursor to normal viewing from the MENU screen. M TV A A Location of Controls TV/VIDEO button The input mode changes each time this button is pressed...
... UTE SAP TV/VIDEO LIGH VCR DVD AUX RCVR DTV CBL DBS CH CTIO VOL VOL PC MENU EXIT CH PAGE RECALL GUIDE 1 2 4 5 7 8 R-TUNE 0 3 6 9 PROG PIP MIN REW PLAY PIP MAX FF PAUSE STOP REC FREEZE TV/VCR PIP CH VCR CH SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE PIP SPLIT MOVE SWAP N T N Lights the remote control buttons. Reduces volume Moves cursor to normal viewing from the MENU screen. M TV A A Location of Controls TV/VIDEO button The input mode changes each time this button is pressed...
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... MENU (1) When viewing a non-standard DTV signal format, you can change color parameters manually for HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition). CH 2 CH CTIO A N VOL VOL CH Press to enter option menu field. Reduces noise in a natural color from digital equipment adaptors connected to COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (Y, Pb/Cb ,Pr/Cr input terminals). Select HD or SD to automatically adjust color parameters for the best picture quality. (2) COLOR...
... MENU (1) When viewing a non-standard DTV signal format, you can change color parameters manually for HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition). CH 2 CH CTIO A N VOL VOL CH Press to enter option menu field. Reduces noise in a natural color from digital equipment adaptors connected to COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (Y, Pb/Cb ,Pr/Cr input terminals). Select HD or SD to automatically adjust color parameters for the best picture quality. (2) COLOR...
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... MENU EXIT CH PAGE RECALL GUIDE T N Splitting the screen 1 Press SPLIT to one screen. Main Picture Split Screen (The previously selected screen appears.) 2 Returning to display Split screen. Note: To stop action in image quality. (4) Split screen returns to single screen when the TV is turned off. (5) The right and left screens cannot display the same picture at the same time. 48 FREEZE TV/VCR PIP CH VCR CH SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE PIP...
... MENU EXIT CH PAGE RECALL GUIDE T N Splitting the screen 1 Press SPLIT to one screen. Main Picture Split Screen (The previously selected screen appears.) 2 Returning to display Split screen. Note: To stop action in image quality. (4) Split screen returns to single screen when the TV is turned off. (5) The right and left screens cannot display the same picture at the same time. 48 FREEZE TV/VCR PIP CH VCR CH SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE PIP...
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... the Position Left " " button is pressed. V-POS When the Position Left " " button is pressed during PC input signal. 2 CH CTIO VOL VOL Press to (RGB/PC in Mode) carry out adjustment. Helpful Hint ( NORMALIZE Normalization) While the "PICTURE" or "PICTURE POS./SIZE" menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed. During "RGB" input signal.
... the Position Left " " button is pressed. V-POS When the Position Left " " button is pressed during PC input signal. 2 CH CTIO VOL VOL Press to (RGB/PC in Mode) carry out adjustment. Helpful Hint ( NORMALIZE Normalization) While the "PICTURE" or "PICTURE POS./SIZE" menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the (ACTION button) is pressed. During "RGB" input signal.
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..., video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in Wire Move Television away from Electrical Appliances, Lights, Vehicles and Medical Equipment Increase Volume Check Mute Check Television SPEAKERS on/off Change Channel Set TV or Cable Mode Properly Check Antenna Cables Check Power Cord is not covered by the Warranty. After-images appear Do not allow a still picture to remain on Screen Normal Audio Change CC (Closed Captioning) from fixed image use is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting Chart Before calling for service, determine...
..., video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in Wire Move Television away from Electrical Appliances, Lights, Vehicles and Medical Equipment Increase Volume Check Mute Check Television SPEAKERS on/off Change Channel Set TV or Cable Mode Properly Check Antenna Cables Check Power Cord is not covered by the Warranty. After-images appear Do not allow a still picture to remain on Screen Normal Audio Change CC (Closed Captioning) from fixed image use is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting Chart Before calling for service, determine...
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...-56 : Cable-125 Speaker Woofer φ 1.57" (40 mm) × 8 , Tweeter φ 1.38" (35 mm) × 2 Sound Audio Output 16 W [ 8 W + 8 W ] ( 10 % THD ) Headphone M3 (3.5 mm) Jack × 1 FEATURES Accessories Supplied Operating Conditions Connection Terminals Two screen display fuctions BBE VIVA CLOSED CAPTION 3D Y/C FILTER LINEAR PIP V-Chip Remote control Transmitter : EUR7603ZC0 AA Battery × 2 AC Cord Ferrite cores (small × 5, large × 5) F type Antenna Adaptor (3C...
...-56 : Cable-125 Speaker Woofer φ 1.57" (40 mm) × 8 , Tweeter φ 1.38" (35 mm) × 2 Sound Audio Output 16 W [ 8 W + 8 W ] ( 10 % THD ) Headphone M3 (3.5 mm) Jack × 1 FEATURES Accessories Supplied Operating Conditions Connection Terminals Two screen display fuctions BBE VIVA CLOSED CAPTION 3D Y/C FILTER LINEAR PIP V-Chip Remote control Transmitter : EUR7603ZC0 AA Battery × 2 AC Cord Ferrite cores (small × 5, large × 5) F type Antenna Adaptor (3C...