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Connecting and viewing (1) 20 Connecting and viewing (2) 21 HDMI connection notice 22 HDMI connection caution 23 Input signal 24 For best picture Picture mode 25 Auto brightness (ECO) 26 Aspect 27 Aspect info. 28 Pro settings (1) 29 Pro settings (2) 30 Pro settings (3) 31 For best audio 2 Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a box Initial setting 12 Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 13 Select channels 14 Favorite channels (Set) 15 Favorite channels (Display) 16 Closed caption 17 SAP 18 Other 19 Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, ...
Connecting and viewing (1) 20 Connecting and viewing (2) 21 HDMI connection notice 22 HDMI connection caution 23 Input signal 24 For best picture Picture mode 25 Auto brightness (ECO) 26 Aspect 27 Aspect info. 28 Pro settings (1) 29 Pro settings (2) 30 Pro settings (3) 31 For best audio 2 Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a box Initial setting 12 Antenna / Cable service without a box Initial setting 13 Select channels 14 Favorite channels (Set) 15 Favorite channels (Display) 16 Closed caption 17 SAP 18 Other 19 Blu-ray, DVD, Game Console, ...
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... the best HD picture 2. Power on any box settings. 12 Connecting Select the wiring method connecting your box "aspect" or "format" settings. Note that it is connected to the TV using a COAX cable (Antenna/Cable in), then set to select the proper connection. Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. * If your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions on your Cable , Satellite or Fiber box Use the box's remote control to change channels. * If the box is outputting...
... the best HD picture 2. Power on any box settings. 12 Connecting Select the wiring method connecting your box "aspect" or "format" settings. Note that it is connected to the TV using a COAX cable (Antenna/Cable in), then set to select the proper connection. Watching TV Cable / Satellite / Fiber with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. * If your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions on your Cable , Satellite or Fiber box Use the box's remote control to change channels. * If the box is outputting...
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... channel MENU Setup > ANT/Cable setup > ANT in . 2. Select Programming source Cable or Antenna in Ant in , Auto program 1. or Availability of the scanning no channels are typically connected to the TV's A/V inputs, preferably HDMI, for best HD picture. Cable, Satellite or Fiber services with a box are found, then check: Antenna's position - ANTENNA/ TV CABLE IN Antenna 2. Start scanning. * If at the end of Cable service. In such a case, the channel scanning is not needed (set ANT IN to the TV's "ANTENNA/CABLE IN" screw...
... channel MENU Setup > ANT/Cable setup > ANT in . 2. Select Programming source Cable or Antenna in Ant in , Auto program 1. or Availability of the scanning no channels are typically connected to the TV's A/V inputs, preferably HDMI, for best HD picture. Cable, Satellite or Fiber services with a box are found, then check: Antenna's position - ANTENNA/ TV CABLE IN Antenna 2. Start scanning. * If at the end of Cable service. In such a case, the channel scanning is not needed (set ANT IN to the TV's "ANTENNA/CABLE IN" screw...
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...) current setup. Keeps Up to external inputs. "A.I . sound Off/On Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. HDMI in speakers. Surround Off/On Enhances audio L/R response when listening to "Off" when using external speakers. Switches to stereo. Watching TV For best audio Advanced audio MENU Menu > Audio > Advanced audio Settings Options Description A.I . sound", "Surround", "Volume leveler", and "Distance to prevent resonance. TV speakers Off/On Enables the TV's built-in Digital/ Comp./Video The default setting is "Digital...
...) current setup. Keeps Up to external inputs. "A.I . sound Off/On Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. HDMI in speakers. Surround Off/On Enhances audio L/R response when listening to "Off" when using external speakers. Switches to stereo. Watching TV For best audio Advanced audio MENU Menu > Audio > Advanced audio Settings Options Description A.I . sound", "Surround", "Volume leveler", and "Distance to prevent resonance. TV speakers Off/On Enables the TV's built-in Digital/ Comp./Video The default setting is "Digital...
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Set the input mode to correct HDMI terminal, and make sure that the image is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m) For more details on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the individual manuals for the equipment. 130 It is displayed correctly. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be guaranteed. When adding new equipment...
Set the input mode to correct HDMI terminal, and make sure that the image is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m) For more details on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the individual manuals for the equipment. 130 It is displayed correctly. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be guaranteed. When adding new equipment...
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... the equipment. 1. Select VIERA Link and set VIERA Link to On with / and press 3. Some features are disabled depending on link/Power off link/Energy saving mode/ Unselected device energy save /Default speakers) 135 Convenience features VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™" VIERA Link settings To use all VIERA Link functions: After everything is connected, set to On Change the VIERA Link to On in VIERA Link settings menu. Display the menu MENU Menu 2.
... the equipment. 1. Select VIERA Link and set VIERA Link to On with / and press 3. Some features are disabled depending on link/Power off link/Energy saving mode/ Unselected device energy save /Default speakers) 135 Convenience features VIERA Link ™ "HDAVI Control ™" VIERA Link settings To use all VIERA Link functions: After everything is connected, set to On Change the VIERA Link to On in VIERA Link settings menu. Display the menu MENU Menu 2.
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On: Resolves discomfort caused by adjusting left-right parallax. Set to On to adjust Effect (-3 to Swapped when the phases are reversed (When there is an unusual sense of depth). Change this to +3). Displays message for viewing 3D images. 181 All settings Setup 3D settings (2) MENU Menu > Setup > 3D settings Settings Options 3D adjustment Off/On Left/Right swap Normal/ Swapped Diagonal line filter Safety precautions Off/On Description Changes 3D depth by receiving a quincunx matrix signal.
On: Resolves discomfort caused by adjusting left-right parallax. Set to On to adjust Effect (-3 to Swapped when the phases are reversed (When there is an unusual sense of depth). Change this to +3). Displays message for viewing 3D images. 181 All settings Setup 3D settings (2) MENU Menu > Setup > 3D settings Settings Options 3D adjustment Off/On Left/Right swap Normal/ Swapped Diagonal line filter Safety precautions Off/On Description Changes 3D depth by receiving a quincunx matrix signal.
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... the changes. 182 After the scanning is completed, press OK to scan or edit. Edit: Edit these items. Caption: Changes the station identifier. (maximum 7 characters available) Favorite: Registers channels to start scanning automatically. Select Apply . Not used All channels/ Analog only/ Digital only Manual program Description Select desired signal type to save the settings. All settings Setup ANT/Cable setup (1) MENU Menu > Setup > ANT/Cable setup Settings ANT in Auto program Options Cable/ Antenna/ Not used : Following channel settings are erased...
... the changes. 182 After the scanning is completed, press OK to scan or edit. Edit: Edit these items. Caption: Changes the station identifier. (maximum 7 characters available) Favorite: Registers channels to start scanning automatically. Select Apply . Not used All channels/ Analog only/ Digital only Manual program Description Select desired signal type to save the settings. All settings Setup ANT/Cable setup (1) MENU Menu > Setup > ANT/Cable setup Settings ANT in Auto program Options Cable/ Antenna/ Not used : Following channel settings are erased...
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If the signal is selected in "ANT in" Available only for digital antenna channels. 183 Not available if "Cable" is weak, check the antenna. If you cannot figure out the problem, consult your local dealer. All settings Setup ANT/Cable setup (2) MENU Settings Signal meter Menu > Setup > ANT/Cable setup Options Description Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.
If the signal is selected in "ANT in" Available only for digital antenna channels. 183 Not available if "Cable" is weak, check the antenna. If you cannot figure out the problem, consult your local dealer. All settings Setup ANT/Cable setup (2) MENU Settings Signal meter Menu > Setup > ANT/Cable setup Options Description Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.
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CC1-4: Information related to factory default settings. On: To display Closed captions. Choose the Closed caption service of the screen) T1-4: Textual information (Appears over the entire screen) 185 CC on mute CC1-4/T1-4 Description Resets all Closed caption settings to pictures (Appears at the bottom of Analog broadcasting. All settings Setup Closed caption (1) MENU Settings Reset to defaults Mode Analog Menu > Setup > Closed caption Options Off/On/ CC on mute: To display Closed captions when the audio is muted. (When not using, select Off).
CC1-4: Information related to factory default settings. On: To display Closed captions. Choose the Closed caption service of the screen) T1-4: Textual information (Appears over the entire screen) 185 CC on mute CC1-4/T1-4 Description Resets all Closed caption settings to pictures (Appears at the bottom of Analog broadcasting. All settings Setup Closed caption (1) MENU Settings Reset to defaults Mode Analog Menu > Setup > Closed caption Options Off/On/ CC on mute: To display Closed captions when the audio is muted. (When not using, select Off).
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All settings Setup Closed caption (2) MENU Menu > Setup > Closed caption Settings Digital Digital setting (Set display settings in digital programs.) Options Description Primary/ The Digital Closed caption menu lets you Second./ configure the way you choose to view the digital Service 3/4/5/6 captioning. opacity Select the opacity of text Background Select the color of text (Identify the setting options on the screen). 186 opacity Select the opacity of text box Outline Select the outline color of text box Back. Size Select the text size Font Select...
All settings Setup Closed caption (2) MENU Menu > Setup > Closed caption Settings Digital Digital setting (Set display settings in digital programs.) Options Description Primary/ The Digital Closed caption menu lets you Second./ configure the way you choose to view the digital Service 3/4/5/6 captioning. opacity Select the opacity of text Background Select the color of text (Identify the setting options on the screen). 186 opacity Select the opacity of text box Outline Select the outline color of text box Back. Size Select the text size Font Select...
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... signal is being output in analog format. If a digital program is 480i (except for instructions. Check with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters might be set up on the TV only when the receiver (such as a Cable box or satellite receiver) has the CC set to FULL (If viewing with your Cable or Satellite provider for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV. All settings Setup Closed caption...
... signal is being output in analog format. If a digital program is 480i (except for instructions. Check with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters might be set up on the TV only when the receiver (such as a Cable box or satellite receiver) has the CC set to FULL (If viewing with your Cable or Satellite provider for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV. All settings Setup Closed caption...
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... Theater. The connected equipment has "HDAVI Control 2 or later" (for the equipment. Power off automatically when not in use under these conditions. The connected equipment has "HDAVI Control 4 or later (with prompt)/ Yes (no prompt) TV/Theater Description Quick Start: When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is the default setting. Sound will be output from TV to ECO Standby mode* automatically...
... Theater. The connected equipment has "HDAVI Control 2 or later" (for the equipment. Power off automatically when not in use under these conditions. The connected equipment has "HDAVI Control 4 or later (with prompt)/ Yes (no prompt) TV/Theater Description Quick Start: When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is the default setting. Sound will be output from TV to ECO Standby mode* automatically...
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... "No signal for viewing in use when "Auto power on for the first time after the power was turned off Description Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. All settings Setup ECO/energy saving (1) MENU Settings Power save No signal for more than 10 minutes. "No signal for 10 minutes was activated" will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to "Yes", or "On/Off Timer" is set...
... "No signal for viewing in use when "Auto power on for the first time after the power was turned off Description Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. All settings Setup ECO/energy saving (1) MENU Settings Power save No signal for more than 10 minutes. "No signal for 10 minutes was activated" will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to "Yes", or "On/Off Timer" is set...
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... use when "Auto power on for the first time after the power was activated" will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to "Yes", or "On/Off Timer" is set, or while "PC inputs" is selected. "No activity for 3 hours was turned off when no operation of remote and side panel key continues for more than 3 hours. The on / Power...
... use when "Auto power on for the first time after the power was activated" will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to "Yes", or "On/Off Timer" is set, or while "PC inputs" is selected. "No activity for 3 hours was turned off when no operation of remote and side panel key continues for more than 3 hours. The on / Power...
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... VIERA Connect Banner Off/On Channel On/Off transition effect Description Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or connected device is restored. Set later: Image viewer settings menu will be plugged into this device. Sets the media contents or playback type to disable transition effect during tuning the channel. 192 All settings Setup Advanced setup MENU Menu > Setup > Advanced setup Settings Options Auto power on every time the power is turned On. TV AC cord must be displayed...
... VIERA Connect Banner Off/On Channel On/Off transition effect Description Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or connected device is restored. Set later: Image viewer settings menu will be plugged into this device. Sets the media contents or playback type to disable transition effect during tuning the channel. 192 All settings Setup Advanced setup MENU Menu > Setup > Advanced setup Settings Options Auto power on every time the power is turned On. TV AC cord must be displayed...
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...: [BLANK] Blu-ray/CABLE/SATELLITE/ DVD /DVD REC/DVR/GAME/HOME THTR/ RECEIVER/COMPUTER/MEDIA CTR/ MEDIA EXT/VCR/CAMERA/MONITOR/ AUX/OTHER/Not used 193 Selects the screen menu language. Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment. Devices connected to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. All settings Setup Other settings (1) MENU Settings Channel surf mode Language Clock Input labels Menu > Setup Options All/Favorite...
...: [BLANK] Blu-ray/CABLE/SATELLITE/ DVD /DVD REC/DVR/GAME/HOME THTR/ RECEIVER/COMPUTER/MEDIA CTR/ MEDIA EXT/VCR/CAMERA/MONITOR/ AUX/OTHER/Not used 193 Selects the screen menu language. Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment. Devices connected to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. All settings Setup Other settings (1) MENU Settings Channel surf mode Language Clock Input labels Menu > Setup Options All/Favorite...
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...)) Launches First time setup wizard. Adjusts lip sync delay, audio output setting, and volume for the Bluetooth audio devices. Repeats the initial step-by -step touchpad remote setup. Selects the country/region of the keyboard connected to factory defaults. 194 All settings Setup Other settings (2) MENU Menu > Setup Settings Bluetooth settings Options VIERA Touch Pad settings Keyboard type First time setup About Reset to defaults Description Search and register Bluetooth headphone and Keyboard. Displays TV's firmware version and software license. Repeats...
...)) Launches First time setup wizard. Adjusts lip sync delay, audio output setting, and volume for the Bluetooth audio devices. Repeats the initial step-by -step touchpad remote setup. Selects the country/region of the keyboard connected to factory defaults. 194 All settings Setup Other settings (2) MENU Menu > Setup Settings Bluetooth settings Options VIERA Touch Pad settings Keyboard type First time setup About Reset to defaults Description Search and register Bluetooth headphone and Keyboard. Displays TV's firmware version and software license. Repeats...
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... the Signal meter. 196 When using an external video source, such as a Cable/Satellite box or DVD player, check that all connections are secure. If you're using a cable or satellite box, change the connection (wiring) to select the correct input source. Snowy / none Questions Why is turned on (front red LED light should be on and functioning correctly. not blinking) Press the INPUT button on the TV's remote control. Especially check for Component and VIDEO connection since...
... the Signal meter. 196 When using an external video source, such as a Cable/Satellite box or DVD player, check that all connections are secure. If you're using a cable or satellite box, change the connection (wiring) to select the correct input source. Snowy / none Questions Why is turned on (front red LED light should be on and functioning correctly. not blinking) Press the INPUT button on the TV's remote control. Especially check for Component and VIDEO connection since...
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.... firmware update may take a while. Select software (firmware) version Software update. Follow the on the screen to the Internet. How do I check for my TV? When the TV is turned On, update message is not connected to download. 202 Be patient; If software update is grayed out, the TV is displayed if available. If a newer version is On. In the main menu, select Network. Make sure that setting...
.... firmware update may take a while. Select software (firmware) version Software update. Follow the on the screen to the Internet. How do I check for my TV? When the TV is turned On, update message is not connected to download. 202 Be patient; If software update is grayed out, the TV is displayed if available. If a newer version is On. In the main menu, select Network. Make sure that setting...