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...picture, sound quality, etc 26 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 30 Lock 36 Editing and Setting Channels 38 Closed Caption 40 Input Labels 41 Using Timer 42 Recommended AV Connections 43 Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. FAQs, etc. Ratings List for Lock 44 Technical Information 45 Care and Cleaning 49... ····· 8 Basic Connection 11 Identifying Controls 15 First Time Setup 16 Enjoy your TV! This product qualifies for U.S.A. Basic Features Watching TV 19 Using VIERA TOOLS 21 Viewing from an SD Card 22 Watching Videos and DVDs 24 Advanced Features How to...
...picture, sound quality, etc 26 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 30 Lock 36 Editing and Setting Channels 38 Closed Caption 40 Input Labels 41 Using Timer 42 Recommended AV Connections 43 Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. FAQs, etc. Ratings List for Lock 44 Technical Information 45 Care and Cleaning 49... ····· 8 Basic Connection 11 Identifying Controls 15 First Time Setup 16 Enjoy your TV! This product qualifies for U.S.A. Basic Features Watching TV 19 Using VIERA TOOLS 21 Viewing from an SD Card 22 Watching Videos and DVDs 24 Advanced Features How to...
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...Plasma TV. Leave a space of 3 15/16" (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, and 2 3/4" (7 cm) or more people are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW (TC-P42S1, TC-P462S1, TC-P50S1) TY-WK5P1RW (TC...which could cause a fire. Insert the power cord plug as far as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is strongly discouraged due...Do not use of the Plasma TV. Route all cables before carrying out any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Plasma TV is for an evaluation. Set up . Continued use ...
...Plasma TV. Leave a space of 3 15/16" (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, and 2 3/4" (7 cm) or more people are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW (TC-P42S1, TC-P462S1, TC-P50S1) TY-WK5P1RW (TC...which could cause a fire. Insert the power cord plug as far as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is strongly discouraged due...Do not use of the Plasma TV. Route all cables before carrying out any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Plasma TV is for an evaluation. Set up . Continued use ...
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... 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"). This...
... 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"). This...
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... broadcast station with the cursor or use number buttons. (see below) ■Set Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. 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 Picture resolution mode Sleep timer remaining time Closed caption Rating Level Aspect ratio...
... broadcast station with the cursor or use number buttons. (see below) ■Set Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. 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 Picture resolution mode Sleep timer remaining time Closed caption Rating Level Aspect ratio...
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..."(Off timer) (p. 42) Change to access high use menu items. They are the easy way to "Game" mode (p. 27) Switches Picture mode "Game, Custom, Vivid, Standard or Cinema" setting. Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or...
..."(Off timer) (p. 42) Change to access high use menu items. They are the easy way to "Game" mode (p. 27) Switches Picture mode "Game, Custom, Vivid, Standard or Cinema" setting. Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or...
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...card now" "SD card setting" will be displayed automatically ...time To display/hide Navigation area SD card setting select Slideshow: A Slideshow will be skipped next time unless you select "Set later". Size: Display resolution is displayed. ...Name: Image number or file name is displayed. set Set later: "SD card setting" menu will start Play SD card automatically Set later Play SD card now automatically next time. Off... may not be reproduced properly.) Photo viewer Insert the SD card * This setting will be displayed repeatedly. RG Single Pause Next RETURN BY Total number of...
...card now" "SD card setting" will be displayed automatically ...time To display/hide Navigation area SD card setting select Slideshow: A Slideshow will be skipped next time unless you select "Set later". Size: Display resolution is displayed. ...Name: Image number or file name is displayed. set Set later: "SD card setting" menu will start Play SD card automatically Set later Play SD card now automatically next time. Off... may not be reproduced properly.) Photo viewer Insert the SD card * This setting will be displayed repeatedly. RG Single Pause Next RETURN BY Total number of...
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... Cards (p. 46) 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. 26) 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. 46) 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. 26) 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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..., the "Input select" menu disappears. For side input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set on "Input select" screen if Input label is taken for picture mode setting, refer to p. 47. Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the... TV, you can select the external equipment to access. Select the input of your choice. To label each of your choice, ...
..., the "Input select" menu disappears. For side input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set on "Input select" screen if Input label is taken for picture mode setting, refer to p. 47. Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the... TV, you can select the external equipment to access. Select the input of your choice. To label each of your choice, ...
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... ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Displays the functions that can enjoy watching TV best suited for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Reset to defaults Bass Treble Balance Surround Volume leveler...
... ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Displays the functions that can enjoy watching TV best suited for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Reset to defaults Bass Treble Balance Surround Volume leveler...
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...decreases the treble response. Size 1: Selected item for "HD size". The default setting is "Digital" for reducing noise. (p. 48) Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings. for each picture mode to suit your taste • Display range Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0...output] Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 34-35) • VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 34) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for the scanning area with High-definition ...
...decreases the treble response. Size 1: Selected item for "HD size". The default setting is "Digital" for reducing noise. (p. 48) Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings. for each picture mode to suit your taste • Display range Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0...output] Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 34-35) • VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 34) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for the scanning area with High-definition ...
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...Displays the functions that you can 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 "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 Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention next select Setup VIERA Link settings retention Image Anti Connected devices Language ...
...Displays the functions that you can 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 "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 Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention next select Setup VIERA Link settings retention Image Anti Connected devices Language ...
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...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: Only channels registered as channel settings. (p. 38) About Reset to defaults Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets...On / Off timer", and "First time setup" will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is set . Sets the time for "Pixel orbiter-Periodic" setting. (1/2/3/4) Pixel orbiter Automatic Time (minutes) 4 Change the brightness of HDMI connection equipment. (p. 32)...
...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: Only channels registered as channel settings. (p. 38) About Reset to defaults Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets...On / Off timer", and "First time setup" will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is set . Sets the time for "Pixel orbiter-Periodic" setting. (1/2/3/4) Pixel orbiter Automatic Time (minutes) 4 Change the brightness of HDMI connection equipment. (p. 32)...
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...this unit, the transmission will not turn off if it is powered on and Play mode is the default setting. Advanced Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you are transmitting Channel information). For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the... is also automatically turned off link: Yes, Stand-by : Yes, The equipment has "HDAVI Control 2 or later" (for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following information about the TV settings can be applied. For more details on operating conditions or the specification for each piece of equipment the...
...this unit, the transmission will not turn off if it is powered on and Play mode is the default setting. Advanced Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you are transmitting Channel information). For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the... is also automatically turned off link: Yes, Stand-by : Yes, The equipment has "HDAVI Control 2 or later" (for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following information about the TV settings can be applied. For more details on operating conditions or the specification for each piece of equipment the...
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... of the lock settings of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". select "Channel", "Game" and "Program" are not accessible unless "Custom" is your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be asked to enter your password each time you input your password. 36 Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock... SD card Closed Caption Setup next select You will be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to view the channel if ...
... of the lock settings of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". select "Channel", "Game" and "Program" are not accessible unless "Custom" is your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be asked to enter your password each time you input your password. 36 Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock... SD card Closed Caption Setup next select You will be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to view the channel if ...
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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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... Style Foreground Fore. opacity Outline Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic select set Mode Select "On" (when not using, select "Off"). Analog (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Digital setting CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of the audio. opacity: Opacity of text box Outline: Outline color...
... Style Foreground Fore. opacity Outline Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic select set Mode Select "On" (when not using, select "Off"). Analog (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Digital setting CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of the audio. opacity: Opacity of text box Outline: Outline color...
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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 ... Anti image retention Select "Input labels" Connected devices Input labels next select Input labels Display labels of the external equipment Input labels select Component 1 Component 2 set HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 GAME or Video 1 Video 2 GAME Input labels Component 1 Select OK G A A RETURN Label Terminal Video 1 VCR [example] R ...
...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 ... Anti image retention Select "Input labels" Connected devices Input labels next select Input labels Display labels of the external equipment Input labels select Component 1 Component 2 set HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 GAME or Video 1 Video 2 GAME Input labels Component 1 Select OK G A A RETURN Label Terminal Video 1 VCR [example] R ...
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...minutes) 60 0/30/60/90 (minutes) set ■To set "Timer 1-5" (On/Off Timer) Select the item and set Timer 1 Timer set Inputs Channel Day On time Off time On TV 10-3 7/6[FRI] 1:15 AM 12:45 AM or AM/PM Clear select set Timer set Timer setting (On/Off) Inputs Select the inputs Channel ... will not work if the "Auto power on" (p. 28) is pressed. 42 Select "Timer" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption select Select the timer to set Timer Sleep select Timer 1 Timer 2 next Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 Sleep Timer 1 Turns Off automatically Turns On/...
...minutes) 60 0/30/60/90 (minutes) set ■To set "Timer 1-5" (On/Off Timer) Select the item and set Timer 1 Timer set Inputs Channel Day On time Off time On TV 10-3 7/6[FRI] 1:15 AM 12:45 AM or AM/PM Clear select set Timer set Timer setting (On/Off) Inputs Select the inputs Channel ... will not work if the "Auto power on" (p. 28) is pressed. 42 Select "Timer" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption select Select the timer to set Timer Sleep select Timer 1 Timer 2 next Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 Sleep Timer 1 Turns Off automatically Turns On/...
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... be output in case of 4:3 image) FULL JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen's side edges. (Recommended for anamorphic picture) H-FILL Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the screen. (Recommended for the HDMI connection), the CC may occur from... (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3; If the CC is connected to the TV, the CC needs to the TV. Technical Information Closed Caption (CC) For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set up on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 20) (e.g.: in analog ...
... be output in case of 4:3 image) FULL JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen's side edges. (Recommended for anamorphic picture) H-FILL Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the screen. (Recommended for the HDMI connection), the CC may occur from... (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3; If the CC is connected to the TV, the CC needs to the TV. Technical Information Closed Caption (CC) For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set up on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 20) (e.g.: in analog ...
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... p. 48. Image or sound may be output as of equipment at your taste. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set to "Standard" if you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and ....1 kHz, 32 kHz (*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on even if TV is available for viewing in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture. (Continued) VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control 2 or later" ...
... p. 48. Image or sound may be output as of equipment at your taste. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set to "Standard" if you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and ....1 kHz, 32 kHz (*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on even if TV is available for viewing in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture. (Continued) VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control 2 or later" ...