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... which energy savings will be achieved. Any 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,... 56 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. Quick Start Guide Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Amplifier Home theater system Personal computer VCR Set Top Box DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc player DVD recorder/ Blu-ray Disc recorder Contents Please read before using the unit Safety...
... which energy savings will be achieved. Any 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,... 56 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. Quick Start Guide Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Amplifier Home theater system Personal computer 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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...detected from young children. If Problems Occur During Use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is damaged. A short-circuit may ...or tip over or pulled by curious children. Do not handle the power cord plug with by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW Be sure to ask a qualified technician...permanent damage to the Plasma TV. When Moving the Plasma TV Be sure to carry out the installation and set-up This Plasma TV may obstruct ventilation. Keep small parts away from the Plasma TV, unplug the ...
...detected from young children. If Problems Occur During Use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is damaged. A short-circuit may ...or tip over or pulled by curious children. Do not handle the power cord plug with by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW Be sure to ask a qualified technician...permanent damage to the Plasma TV. When Moving the Plasma TV Be sure to carry out the installation and set-up This Plasma TV may obstruct ventilation. Keep small parts away from the Plasma TV, unplug the ...
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...or no operations are performed. (p. 53) Typical still images Channel number and other bright light (including reflections). Notes Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to sunlight or 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...
...or no operations are performed. (p. 53) Typical still images Channel number and other bright light (including reflections). Notes Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to sunlight or 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...
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... you select "Home Use". To display the "Please select your home. You are selecting the mode for the first time after the power cord is set to "No". select ok Select "No" and return to previous screen . select ok Please confirm your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button. ■..."First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on for store demonstration Yes No If you select "Yes", the picture mode will regularly reset to "Vivid" and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on " (p. 30-31) is inserted into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on the screen....
... you select "Home Use". To display the "Please select your home. You are selecting the mode for the first time after the power cord is set to "No". select ok Select "No" and return to previous screen . select ok Please confirm your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button. ■..."First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on for store demonstration Yes No If you select "Yes", the picture mode will regularly reset to "Vivid" and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on " (p. 30-31) is inserted into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on the screen....
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... channel select 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. 47) ...THE NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 Change aspect ratio Station identifier SAP indication Signal Picture resolution mode Sleep timer remaining time Closed caption Rating Level Aspect ratio ■Press FORMAT to change between pages(1/3, 2/3, 3/3 ...
... channel select 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. 47) ...THE NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 Change aspect ratio Station identifier SAP indication Signal Picture resolution mode Sleep timer remaining time Closed caption Rating Level Aspect ratio ■Press FORMAT to change between pages(1/3, 2/3, 3/3 ...
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... on an SD card. (Media other than SD Cards may not be displayed correctly. Size: Display resolution is displayed. set Set later: "SD card setting" menu will be displayed automatically next time. Viewing from an SD Card You can be played manually. ■Manual operation... at a time To display/hide Navigation area RG Slideshow Next RETURN BY Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012 Selected picture information is displayed. Set "SD card setting" and select "Play SD card now" "SD card setting" will start Play SD card automatically automatically next time.
... on an SD card. (Media other than SD Cards may not be displayed correctly. Size: Display resolution is displayed. set Set later: "SD card setting" menu will be displayed automatically next time. Viewing from an SD Card You can be played manually. ■Manual operation... at a time To display/hide Navigation area RG Slideshow Next RETURN BY Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012 Selected picture information is displayed. Set "SD card setting" and select "Play SD card now" "SD card setting" will start Play SD card automatically automatically next time.
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... Cards (p. 48) In or Display "Photo settings" Select the item Photo settings Picture Slideshow settings Select ■Adjust the picture Picture 1/2 Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Picture menu (p. 28) 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...
... Cards (p. 48) In or Display "Photo settings" Select the item Photo settings Picture Slideshow settings Select ■Adjust the picture Picture 1/2 Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Picture menu (p. 28) 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...
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..., flickers partially or is blurred. PC V-position adjustments Clock phase Input resolution H-frequency V-frequency Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blurred. Switches to poor input signals. First adjust the Dot Clock to 1280×768 or 1366... switched from 1024×768 to get the best possible picture, then adjust the Clock Phase so that a clear picture appears. Adjusts the horizontal position. Picture Adjusts the vertical position. ■PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings "How to Use Menu Functions" to (p. 28) Menu...
..., flickers partially or is blurred. PC V-position adjustments Clock phase Input resolution H-frequency V-frequency Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blurred. Switches to poor input signals. First adjust the Dot Clock to 1280×768 or 1366... switched from 1024×768 to get the best possible picture, then adjust the Clock Phase so that a clear picture appears. Adjusts the horizontal position. Picture Adjusts the vertical position. ■PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings "How to Use Menu Functions" to (p. 28) Menu...
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... enjoy watching TV best suited for you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next Picture Reset to defaults Bass Treble Balance Surround Volume leveler...
... enjoy watching TV best suited for you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next Picture Reset to defaults Bass Treble Balance Surround Volume leveler...
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... DVI cable is "ZOOM" (p. 47) Zoom adjustments Sets PC display (p. 26) PC adjustments Minimizes noise and cross-color in Digital Digital Displays SD card data (p. 22-23) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 42) Closed Caption In AV mode, the Audio menu and...accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 36) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings. Valid only for each picture mode to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) 29 for external input signals. (Dark/Light) Adjust horizontal display range...
... DVI cable is "ZOOM" (p. 47) Zoom adjustments Sets PC display (p. 26) PC adjustments Minimizes noise and cross-color in Digital Digital Displays SD card data (p. 22-23) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 42) Closed Caption In AV mode, the Audio menu and...accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 36) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings. Valid only for each picture mode to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) 29 for external input signals. (Dark/Light) Adjust horizontal display range...
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... a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Displays the functions that you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup select Select the item Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language...power stand-by Default speakers No signal for 10 minutes ECO/power saving Display Sub Menu SUB MENU No activity for you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for 3 hours Advanced setup Select the item Setup SUB MENU...
... a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Displays the functions that you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup select Select the item Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language...power stand-by Default speakers No signal for 10 minutes ECO/power saving Display Sub Menu SUB MENU No activity for you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for 3 hours Advanced setup Select the item Setup SUB MENU...
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... • on for the first time after turning the power off . (Continued) How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) • Favorite... ANT/Cable setup Selects the terminal and label of the 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 the screen (p. 50) Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals...
... • on for the first time after turning the power off . (Continued) How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) • Favorite... ANT/Cable setup Selects the terminal and label of the 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 the screen (p. 50) Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals...
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...Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (16:9 fixed) ○ ○ ○ Closed caption information (Mode/CC type/Digital setting) ○ ... of standby condition for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of equipment the setting may or may not ...the speakers automatically switch to the theater system. To set from "Home theater" to "TV". Advanced Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you turn off . "TV"...
...Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (16:9 fixed) ○ ○ ○ Closed caption information (Mode/CC type/Digital setting) ○ ... of standby condition for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of equipment the setting may or may not ...the speakers automatically switch to the theater system. To set from "Home theater" to "TV". Advanced Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you turn off . "TV"...
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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 Custom:Locks specified inputs of your password in case you forget it. (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer..."Program". If it . Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be asked to enter your password. 38 Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select You will be entered to register it is selected in order to view a blocked program...
...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 Custom:Locks specified inputs of your password in case you forget it. (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer..."Program". If it . Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be asked to enter your password. 38 Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select You will be entered to register it is selected in order to view a blocked program...
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Display menu Auto program Set automatically Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "ANT/Cable setup" Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode ... select Reset to defaults Select the function ANT/Cable setup ANT in Cable Auto program Manual program Signal meter next select Manual program Set manually Set ■To reset the settings of setup menu Select "Reset to your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal...
Display menu Auto program Set automatically Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "ANT/Cable setup" Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode ... select Reset to defaults Select the function ANT/Cable setup ANT in Cable Auto program Manual program Signal meter next select Manual program Set manually Set ■To reset the settings of setup menu Select "Reset to your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal...
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... "Digital" depend on the screen.) ■To reset the settings Select "Reset to defaults" and press OK 42 opacity Background Back. Analog (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Digital setting CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of text (Identify the setting options on the broadcaster. opacity Outline Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic...
... "Digital" depend on the screen.) ■To reset the settings Select "Reset to defaults" and press OK 42 opacity Background Back. Analog (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Digital setting CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of text (Identify the setting options on the broadcaster. opacity Outline Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic...
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... Display menu Input Labels Closed Caption ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select Select "Connected devices" Setup 1/2 next Channel surf mode All... identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 24 ) ■Select the terminal and label of the external equipment Input labels select Component 1 Component 2 set HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 or Video 2 GAME PC Input labels Component 1 Select OK G A A RETURN Label Terminal Video 1 VCR [example] R G B Y ...
... Display menu Input Labels Closed Caption ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select Select "Connected devices" Setup 1/2 next Channel surf mode All... identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 24 ) ■Select the terminal and label of the external equipment Input labels select Component 1 Component 2 set HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 or Video 2 GAME PC Input labels Component 1 Select OK G A A RETURN Label Terminal Video 1 VCR [example] R G B Y ...
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... timer ■To set "Sleep" (Off Timer) Set to shut the unit off after 90 minutes when turned On by the Timer. This operation will not work if the "Auto power on" (p. 30) is pressed. 44 Select "Timer" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption ...select Select the timer to set Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 select next Sleep Timer 1 Turns Off automatically Turns On/Off ...
... timer ■To set "Sleep" (Off Timer) Set to shut the unit off after 90 minutes when turned On by the Timer. This operation will not work if the "Auto power on" (p. 30) is pressed. 44 Select "Timer" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption ...select Select the timer to set Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 select next Sleep Timer 1 Turns Off automatically Turns On/Off ...
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... depending on the recorder or output monitor. Select "Zoom adjustments" on the TV. characters might be set the aspect to the four corners of digital broadcasting, set up on the format of the image are cut off . If the recorder or output monitor is ...ZOOM ZOOM Standard (Note that "Image retention" of the side bar may overlap on the "Picture" menu. (p. 28-29) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment Technical Information Ratings List for anamorphic picture) H-FILL Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST...
... depending on the recorder or output monitor. Select "Zoom adjustments" on the TV. characters might be set the aspect to the four corners of digital broadcasting, set up on the format of the image are cut off . If the recorder or output monitor is ...ZOOM ZOOM Standard (Note that "Image retention" of the side bar may overlap on the "Picture" menu. (p. 28-29) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment Technical Information Ratings List for anamorphic picture) H-FILL Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST...
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... equipment (*1) with subdued room lighting. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be Dolby Digital. The HDMI input terminal can... can be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Picture mode Vivid: Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a darkened room. Photo is in " menu screen....You can be PCM. (Continued) VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you connect the same kind of equipment at your DVD player and DVD-...
... equipment (*1) with subdued room lighting. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be Dolby Digital. The HDMI input terminal can... can be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Picture mode Vivid: Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a darkened room. Photo is in " menu screen....You can be PCM. (Continued) VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you connect the same kind of equipment at your DVD player and DVD-...