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Ratings List for Lock 42 Technical Information 43 Maintenance 46 Specifications 47 FAQ 48 Limited Warranty (for .... Quick Start Guide Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Amplifier Home theater system VCR DVD player DVD recorder Set Top Box Contents Please read before using the unit ••Safety Precautions 4 Notes 5 Quick Start Guide ... 6 To Prevent TV from SD Card 22 Watching Videos and DVDs 24 Advanced Features •How to Use Menu Functions picture, sound quality, etc 26 EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM 30 Lock 32 Editing and Setting Channels 34 Input...
Ratings List for Lock 42 Technical Information 43 Maintenance 46 Specifications 47 FAQ 48 Limited Warranty (for .... Quick Start Guide Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Amplifier Home theater system VCR DVD player DVD recorder Set Top Box Contents Please read before using the unit ••Safety Precautions 4 Notes 5 Quick Start Guide ... 6 To Prevent TV from SD Card 22 Watching Videos and DVDs 24 Advanced Features •How to Use Menu Functions picture, sound quality, etc 26 EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM 30 Lock 32 Editing and Setting Channels 34 Input...
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...fire. Notes ■Do not display a still picture for use any repairs that need to be used. Have the TV evaluated at an Authorized Service Center. If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up onto the television or use with a dry ...may be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up dust on the plasma screen ("Image retention"). Do not use only with wet hands. If two people are required to install and remove the TV. Built-up . CAUTION This Plasma TV is not fully inserted, heat may occur, which might ...
...fire. Notes ■Do not display a still picture for use any repairs that need to be used. Have the TV evaluated at an Authorized Service Center. If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up onto the television or use with a dry ...may be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up dust on the plasma screen ("Image retention"). Do not use only with wet hands. If two people are required to install and remove the TV. Built-up . CAUTION This Plasma TV is not fully inserted, heat may occur, which might ...
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...or (TV) (Remote) 2 Select your language First time setup Language next Clock Auto program Picture Language Language English select English Español Français Go back to previous screen. 3 ■Press to exit from menu screen ■Press to return to previous screen Note •To change setting (...Language/Clock/Auto program/Picture) later, go to Menu screen (p. 26, 28) Adjust the clock First time setup Language Clock Auto program...
...or (TV) (Remote) 2 Select your language First time setup Language next Clock Auto program Picture Language Language English select English Español Français Go back to previous screen. 3 ■Press to exit from menu screen ■Press to return to previous screen Note •To change setting (...Language/Clock/Auto program/Picture) later, go to Menu screen (p. 26, 28) Adjust the clock First time setup Language Clock Auto program...
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... Yes ok . ... Yes . ... 4 Auto channel setup Select "Auto program" First time setup Language Clock Auto program Picture Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Select "Auto" Program channel ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna next select Quick Start Guide First Time Setup ■Press to exit from menu screen... only 5 Confirm registered channels program Apply Cancel select "Apply" Caption Favorite Add . ... If you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set select ANT in Cable Auto next select...
... Yes ok . ... Yes . ... 4 Auto channel setup Select "Auto program" First time setup Language Clock Auto program Picture Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Select "Auto" Program channel ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna next select Quick Start Guide First Time Setup ■Press to exit from menu screen... only 5 Confirm registered channels program Apply Cancel select "Apply" Caption Favorite Add . ... If you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set select ANT in Cable Auto next select...
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...number up or down ■ To directly input the digital channel number - Watching TV Connect the TV to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner... functions. Information Recall Channel Clock 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 pm ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio 20 Audio track 1 of 2 (English) •...
...number up or down ■ To directly input the digital channel number - Watching TV Connect the TV to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner... functions. Information Recall Channel Clock 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 pm ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio 20 Audio track 1 of 2 (English) •...
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...Repeat You can be longer than the number of seconds set how many seconds each image is displayed. In JPEG menu Picture JPEG setup Select OK RETURN select "Picture" ok Picture 1/2 Normal Set Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Picture menu (p. 26) Viewing from SD Card Viewing from ...a GalleryPlayer SD Card You can view high-definition art and photography purchased on your computer that can set . To stop in mid-cycle Press ■To adjust picture When MENU is pressed, the "JPEG menu" is displayed in slide show Repeat function On or...
...Repeat You can be longer than the number of seconds set how many seconds each image is displayed. In JPEG menu Picture JPEG setup Select OK RETURN select "Picture" ok Picture 1/2 Normal Set Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Picture menu (p. 26) Viewing from SD Card Viewing from ...a GalleryPlayer SD Card You can view high-definition art and photography purchased on your computer that can set . To stop in mid-cycle Press ■To adjust picture When MENU is pressed, the "JPEG menu" is displayed in slide show Repeat function On or...
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How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way. 1 Display menu EZ Sync ■Menu list Menu Item DVD recorder, Home theater, HD ...camcorder, Speaker output •Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the previous screen 4 Adjust or select Picture 1/2 Normal Set Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color ...
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way. 1 Display menu EZ Sync ■Menu list Menu Item DVD recorder, Home theater, HD ...camcorder, Speaker output •Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the previous screen 4 Adjust or select Picture 1/2 Normal Set Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color ...
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...and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off) Color temp. Bass + 4 Increases or decreases the treble response. regular TV (NTSC) is "ZOOM" (p. 43) Zoom adjust Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [DVD recorder/Home theater...only for each picture mode to factory default settings except for "Other adjust" (Set/No) Normal Set Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 45) Picture mode Vivid Adjusts color, brightness, etc. Memory card How to factory default settings. (Set/No) Normal Set Increases or ...
...and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off) Color temp. Bass + 4 Increases or decreases the treble response. regular TV (NTSC) is "ZOOM" (p. 43) Zoom adjust Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [DVD recorder/Home theater...only for each picture mode to factory default settings except for "Other adjust" (Set/No) Normal Set Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 45) Picture mode Vivid Adjusts color, brightness, etc. Memory card How to factory default settings. (Set/No) Normal Set Increases or ...
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... Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best suited for you. ■Menu list Menu Item Surf mode 1 Display menu Language Clock External devices •Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input...
... Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best suited for you. ■Menu list Menu Item Surf mode 1 Display menu Language Clock External devices •Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input...
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... "Default speakers" cannot be selected if "Off" is "Bright" to prevent panel "Image retention". (p. 45) To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of the pictures and audio specified in use when setting "Auto power on" or "On/Off Timer". "No action shut-off was activated" will clear all items...
... "Default speakers" cannot be selected if "Off" is "Bright" to prevent panel "Image retention". (p. 45) To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of the pictures and audio specified in use when setting "Auto power on" or "On/Off Timer". "No action shut-off was activated" will clear all items...
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...menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu select SUB MENU EZ Sync Picture next Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup 3 Select "EZ Sync setting" Setup 2/2 select EZ Sync setting Other adjust next About 4 ■Press to the previous ... image is used, set to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, RAM theater, Player theater, Amplifier, etc.) with Panasonic products which is an...- As such, its operation with TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") (p. 31). EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using ...
...menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu select SUB MENU EZ Sync Picture next Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup 3 Select "EZ Sync setting" Setup 2/2 select EZ Sync setting Other adjust next About 4 ■Press to the previous ... image is used, set to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, RAM theater, Player theater, Amplifier, etc.) with Panasonic products which is an...- As such, its operation with TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") (p. 31). EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using ...
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... it. ---- 0- 9 4 ■Press to exit from watching objectionable content. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Lock" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next You will be asked to view a blocked program or change rating settings. select 3 Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be entered to enter your password each time...
... it. ---- 0- 9 4 ■Press to exit from watching objectionable content. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Lock" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next You will be asked to view a blocked program or change rating settings. select 3 Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be entered to enter your password each time...
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... be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next select Auto Set automatically 3 ■Press to exit from menu screen 4 Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock ...Program channel External devices CC Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter next select next select 5 Set ■ To reset the settings of setup menu Select "Reset" in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your 4-digit password with number buttons ...
... be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next select Auto Set automatically 3 ■Press to exit from menu screen 4 Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock ...Program channel External devices CC Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter next select next select 5 Set ■ To reset the settings of setup menu Select "Reset" in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your 4-digit password with number buttons ...
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Input Labels/Monitor out/ 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next select Input labels Display labels of external devices Monitor out Stop output the picture and audio 3 ■Press to exit from menu screen 4 Select "External devices" or "CC" Setup 1/2 next Surf mode All Language select Clock Program channel External devices CC (External devices) Select "Input Labels" or "Monitor out" External devices Input labels Monitor out next select 5 Set CC Display Closed Caption 36
Input Labels/Monitor out/ 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next select Input labels Display labels of external devices Monitor out Stop output the picture and audio 3 ■Press to exit from menu screen 4 Select "External devices" or "CC" Setup 1/2 next Surf mode All Language select Clock Program channel External devices CC (External devices) Select "Input Labels" or "Monitor out" External devices Input labels Monitor out next select 5 Set CC Display Closed Caption 36
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... the pictures and audio specified in this menu. (p. 28) ■Select the terminal and set "Off" Monitor out select Comp.1 On set •The settings in digital programs Select "Digital setting" and press OK Select the item and set Digital setting Size Automatic... Automatic Foreground Automatic Fore opacity Automatic Background Automatic Back opacity Automatic Outline Automatic select set • Video1-2 Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/ DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK] HDMI 1 3 * If "SKIP" is selected, the TV/VIDEO HDMI 2 4 button press will skip its input. "Primary", "Second...
... the pictures and audio specified in this menu. (p. 28) ■Select the terminal and set "Off" Monitor out select Comp.1 On set •The settings in digital programs Select "Digital setting" and press OK Select the item and set Digital setting Size Automatic... Automatic Foreground Automatic Fore opacity Automatic Background Automatic Back opacity Automatic Outline Automatic select set • Video1-2 Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/ DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK] HDMI 1 3 * If "SKIP" is selected, the TV/VIDEO HDMI 2 4 button press will skip its input. "Primary", "Second...
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...) The "Sleep" timer and "On / Off timer" will not function if "Auto power on" (p. 29) is set. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Timer" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card next select 3 Select the timer to set Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 select next ■Press to exit from menu screen... 1 Timer 5 Turns Off automatically Turns On/Off automatically (5 timers can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. Using Timer ••The TV can be set.) 38
...) The "Sleep" timer and "On / Off timer" will not function if "Auto power on" (p. 29) is set. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Timer" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card next select 3 Select the timer to set Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 select next ■Press to exit from menu screen... 1 Timer 5 Turns Off automatically Turns On/Off automatically (5 timers can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. Using Timer ••The TV can be set.) 38
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... please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca Front of the TV Back of equipment and the specifications (p. 47). To prevent howling and image oscillation, set the "Monitor out" setting when connecting the VCR with A or B Amplifier A HDMI cable ■ To listen to the TV through the PROG OUT terminals. When ... be output through speakers OPTICAL IN Optical digital audio cable B HDMI-DVI Conversion cable + Audio cable or ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box • Note The picture and audio input signals connected to your various equipment.
... please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca Front of the TV Back of equipment and the specifications (p. 47). To prevent howling and image oscillation, set the "Monitor out" setting when connecting the VCR with A or B Amplifier A HDMI cable ■ To listen to the TV through the PROG OUT terminals. When ... be output through speakers OPTICAL IN Optical digital audio cable B HDMI-DVI Conversion cable + Audio cable or ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box • Note The picture and audio input signals connected to your various equipment.
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... the CC data will overlap. Select "Zoom adjust" on either the connected equipment or the TV. Technical Information Closed Caption (CC) •For viewing Closed Caption of digital broadcasting, set the aspect ratio to the screen's side edges. Aspect Ratio Lets you use HDMI connection. If...; H-FILL Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the screen. (Recommended for input, CC should be set On on the "Picture" menu. (p. 26-27) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment Technical Information Ratings List for Letter Box) after ...
... the CC data will overlap. Select "Zoom adjust" on either the connected equipment or the TV. Technical Information Closed Caption (CC) •For viewing Closed Caption of digital broadcasting, set the aspect ratio to the screen's side edges. Aspect Ratio Lets you use HDMI connection. If...; H-FILL Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the screen. (Recommended for input, CC should be set On on the "Picture" menu. (p. 26-27) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment Technical Information Ratings List for Letter Box) after ...
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Audio settings can be used , connect the audio cable to HDMI 2), EZ SyncTM is switched. • Volume function will reduce such flashing (See below . COMPONENT * * * * HDMI * * * * * * Side Bar Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this function on even if TV is in Standby... "16:9". • This HDMI connector is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device. EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM" HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 30) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. • The ...
Audio settings can be used , connect the audio cable to HDMI 2), EZ SyncTM is switched. • Volume function will reduce such flashing (See below . COMPONENT * * * * HDMI * * * * * * Side Bar Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this function on even if TV is in Standby... "16:9". • This HDMI connector is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device. EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM" HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 30) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. • The ...
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...8226;A pixel or luminescent spot can be missing in plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) •Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). Neither image nor sound is unusual •Change settings of images ••Check the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. If ... The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to the unit. •Set the audio setting of the TV). Screen No image can occasionally be displayed •Check Picture menu (p. 26) Only spots are displayed ...
...8226;A pixel or luminescent spot can be missing in plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) •Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). Neither image nor sound is unusual •Change settings of images ••Check the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. If ... The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to the unit. •Set the audio setting of the TV). Screen No image can occasionally be displayed •Check Picture menu (p. 26) Only spots are displayed ...