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Basic Features Watching TV 19 Using VIERA TOOLS 21 Viewing from an SD Card 22 Watching Videos and DVDs 24 Displaying PC Screen on TV 26 Advanced Features How to the "Home use " setting and this is the setting in greater energy consumption beyond levels that meet...modifications to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 28 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 32 Lock 38 Editing and Setting Channels 40 Closed Caption 42 Input Labels 43 Using Timer 44 Recommended AV Connections 45 Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. and Puerto Rico only 55 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 57...
Basic Features Watching TV 19 Using VIERA TOOLS 21 Viewing from an SD Card 22 Watching Videos and DVDs 24 Displaying PC Screen on TV 26 Advanced Features How to the "Home use " setting and this is the setting in greater energy consumption beyond levels that meet...modifications to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 28 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 32 Lock 38 Editing and Setting Channels 40 Closed Caption 42 Input Labels 43 Using Timer 44 Recommended AV Connections 45 Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. and Puerto Rico only 55 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 57...
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... may reduce the remote control's transmission range. 7 This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty. 12 4 : 3 To prevent "Image retention", the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 53) Typical still images Channel number and other...; 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").
... may reduce the remote control's transmission range. 7 This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty. 12 4 : 3 To prevent "Image retention", the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 53) Typical still images Channel number and other...; 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").
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sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 28) Note Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. Displays or removes the channel banner. (p. 20) Operates the Favorite ... Caption On/Off (p. 19) Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Changes the input mode (p. 24) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 19) Exits from menu screen Displays Main Menu (p. 28) VIERA Link menu (p. 36-37) Displays VIERA TOOLS (p. 21) Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) Displays Sub Menu (p. 19, 30) Selects...
sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 28) Note Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. Displays or removes the channel banner. (p. 20) Operates the Favorite ... Caption On/Off (p. 19) Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Changes the input mode (p. 24) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 19) Exits from menu screen Displays Main Menu (p. 28) VIERA Link menu (p. 36-37) Displays VIERA TOOLS (p. 21) Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) Displays Sub Menu (p. 19, 30) Selects...
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... mode for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on" (p. 30-31) is turned on the screen. If you select "Yes", the picture mode will regularly reset to "No". or Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) *..."Vivid" and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on for store demonstration Yes No If you select "Yes", Screen enters store demonstration mode. select ok Select "No" and return to the previous screen 16 select ok Please confirm your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button. ■If you select "Home ...
... mode for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on" (p. 30-31) is turned on the screen. If you select "Yes", the picture mode will regularly reset to "No". or Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) *..."Vivid" and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on for store demonstration Yes No If you select "Yes", Screen enters store demonstration mode. select ok Select "No" and return to the previous screen 16 select ok Please confirm your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button. ■If you select "Home ...
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... to the "Antenna/Cable" terminal. Quick Start Guide First Time Setup ■Press to exit from a menu screen Note To change setting (Language/Clock/ ANT/Cable setup/ Input labels) later, go to Menu screen (p. 30) Adjust the clock First time setup Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Clock Year Month Day...
... to the "Antenna/Cable" terminal. Quick Start Guide First Time Setup ■Press to exit from a menu screen Note To change setting (Language/Clock/ ANT/Cable setup/ Input labels) later, go to Menu screen (p. 30) Adjust the clock First time setup Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Clock Year Month Day...
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...) Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only) Auto program All channels Analog only Digital only ok select ■Press to exit from a menu screen Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (ATSC): New programming that allows you perform scanning more channels featuring high-quality video and sound...
...) Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only) Auto program All channels Analog only Digital only ok select ■Press to exit from a menu screen Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (ATSC): New programming that allows you perform scanning more channels featuring high-quality video and sound...
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... On or Off CC On CC Off Viewing Watching TV First Time Setup Display the SUB MENU ■Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 30) This menu consists of "ANT/Cable setup" to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.
... On or Off CC On CC Off Viewing Watching TV First Time Setup Display the SUB MENU ■Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 30) This menu consists of "ANT/Cable setup" to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.
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... • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Call up a favorite channel ■ FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen.
... • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Call up a favorite channel ■ FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen.
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Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item Lock select next Displayed "VIERA Link" menu (p. 36-37) Start Slideshow (p. 22-23) Set "Sleep"(Off timer) (p. 44) Displayed "Lock" menu. (p. 38) ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to access high use menu items. They are the easy way to the previous screen Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV 21 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. Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item Lock select next Displayed "VIERA Link" menu (p. 36-37) Start Slideshow (p. 22-23) Set "Sleep"(Off timer) (p. 44) Displayed "Lock" menu. (p. 38) ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to access high use menu items. They are the easy way to the previous screen Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV 21 Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly.
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... operation ("Play SD card automatically" is "Off") Display "Photo viewer" Start Slideshow select next Slideshow ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen 22 Select the data to p. 48 (Data format for SD card browsing) for the first time. Set "SD card setting" and select...
... operation ("Play SD card automatically" is "Off") Display "Photo viewer" Start Slideshow select next Slideshow ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen 22 Select the data to p. 48 (Data format for SD card browsing) for the first time. Set "SD card setting" and select...
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... Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 AUX 3 Component 2 4 HDMI 1 or 5 HDMI 2 6 Video 1 7 Video 2 8 PC (example) HDMI 1 GAME Terminal Label (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on "Input select" screen if Input label is taken for Input label, refer to p. 43. Select the input of your choice. To label each of your choice, select then..., the "Input select" menu disappears. The terminal and label of the connected equipment. 24 Input Select You can watch videos and DVDs on the TV's screen.
... Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 AUX 3 Component 2 4 HDMI 1 or 5 HDMI 2 6 Video 1 7 Video 2 8 PC (example) HDMI 1 GAME Terminal Label (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on "Input select" screen if Input label is taken for Input label, refer to p. 43. Select the input of your choice. To label each of your choice, select then..., the "Input select" menu disappears. The terminal and label of the connected equipment. 24 Input Select You can watch videos and DVDs on the TV's screen.
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Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Select "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 ...
Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Select "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 ...
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You can be displayed on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can also listen to TV / 26 To connect PC (p. 45) Display the Input select menu Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 3 Component 2 4 HDMI 1 5 HDMI 2 6 Video 1 7 Video 2 8 PC AUX GAME GAME Select "PC" PC Displays PC screen Corresponding signals (p. 50) ■To return to PC sound with the audio cable connected. Displaying PC Screen on the TV.
You can be displayed on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can also listen to TV / 26 To connect PC (p. 45) Display the Input select menu Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 3 Component 2 4 HDMI 1 5 HDMI 2 6 Video 1 7 Video 2 8 PC AUX GAME GAME Select "PC" PC Displays PC screen Corresponding signals (p. 50) ■To return to PC sound with the audio cable connected. Displaying PC Screen on the TV.
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Display range Horizontal: 15 - 110 kHz Vertical: 48 - 120 Hz Audio menu (p. 28) Viewing Displaying PC Screen on the Video G signal, which is input from 1024×768 to 1280×768 or 1366×768 Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies. Switches ...
Display range Horizontal: 15 - 110 kHz Vertical: 48 - 120 Hz Audio menu (p. 28) Viewing Displaying PC Screen on the Video G signal, which is input from 1024×768 to 1280×768 or 1366×768 Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies. Switches ...
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... 28 Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item VIERA Link control Speaker output VIERA Link ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Displays the functions that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other...
... 28 Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item VIERA Link control Speaker output VIERA Link ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Displays the functions that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other...
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... CH caption 30 Signal meter Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item Channel surf mode ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Displays the functions that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for 3 hours Advanced setup Select the item Setup SUB MENU Channel...
... CH caption 30 Signal meter Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item Channel surf mode ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Displays the functions that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for 3 hours Advanced setup Select the item Setup SUB MENU Channel...
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...Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 41) 31 Advanced Sets the time for 10 minutes". The on the screen (p. 50) Controls equipment connected to the shut-off . Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (No/Yes...side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only) • The recommended setting is "Bright" to prevent panel "Image retention". (p. 50) Press "OK" to start horizontal "Scrolling" on -screen display will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is set in use when setting "Auto power on...
...Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 41) 31 Advanced Sets the time for 10 minutes". The on the screen (p. 50) Controls equipment connected to the shut-off . Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (No/Yes...side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only) • The recommended setting is "Bright" to prevent panel "Image retention". (p. 50) Press "OK" to start horizontal "Scrolling" on -screen display will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is set in use when setting "Auto power on...
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...)) Auto power stand-by (for "HDAVI Control 2 or later") Default speakers One-touch theater playback ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen 34 Select "On" (default is On) Select settings VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes...
...)) Auto power stand-by (for "HDAVI Control 2 or later") Default speakers One-touch theater playback ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen 34 Select "On" (default is On) Select settings VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes...
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...When the input is switched from equipment that has "HDAVI Control 3 or later" function connected to TV with HDMI cable. DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will be output from "Home theater" to ECO standby mode* automatically under above except Power On/Off key operation.... • When the "Speaker output" is moved to "TV". Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (16:9 fixed) ○ ○ ○ Closed caption information (Mode/CC type/Digital ...
...When the input is switched from equipment that has "HDAVI Control 3 or later" function connected to TV with HDMI cable. DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will be output from "Home theater" to ECO standby mode* automatically under above except Power On/Off key operation.... • When the "Speaker output" is moved to "TV". Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (16:9 fixed) ○ ○ ○ Closed caption information (Mode/CC type/Digital ...
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For more convenient operation with the TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2 or later") 36 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" You can enjoy more details on the "HDAVI Control" function, refer to p. 32 Display VIERA Link menu or ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen VIERA Link Select the item VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Select VIERA Link control Home theater Speaker output TV Set Speaker control select select next change VIERA Link control only with the "HDAVI Control" function in the "VIERA Link" menu.
For more convenient operation with the TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2 or later") 36 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" You can enjoy more details on the "HDAVI Control" function, refer to p. 32 Display VIERA Link menu or ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen VIERA Link Select the item VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Select VIERA Link control Home theater Speaker output TV Set Speaker control select select next change VIERA Link control only with the "HDAVI Control" function in the "VIERA Link" menu.
