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...Getting started "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. and Puerto Rico 63 • Limited Warranty (for any other countries. This product qualifies for ENERGY ... started Accessories/Optional Accessories 7 • Connections 9 • Identifying Controls 11 •• First Time Setup 12 Basic Features Watching TV 17 • Using VIERA TOOLS 20 • Watching content from MPEG LA, LLC. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Skype...
...Getting started "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. and Puerto Rico 63 • Limited Warranty (for any other countries. This product qualifies for ENERGY ... started Accessories/Optional Accessories 7 • Connections 9 • Identifying Controls 11 •• First Time Setup 12 Basic Features Watching TV 17 • Using VIERA TOOLS 20 • Watching content from MPEG LA, LLC. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Skype...
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...Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that parts inside . Important Safety Instructions (TV set) 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally... up static charges. Section 810-21 of power source indicated on or pinched particularly at least 10 cm of the LCD TV and to grounding electrodes, and requirements for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the NEC that provides guidelines for...
...Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that parts inside . Important Safety Instructions (TV set) 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally... up static charges. Section 810-21 of power source indicated on or pinched particularly at least 10 cm of the LCD TV and to grounding electrodes, and requirements for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the NEC that provides guidelines for...
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...accessories are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that the power cord can fall into the LCD TV. When the power cord or plug is designed to operate in North America and other countries where the broadcasting system and AC house ... ON SHELVES ABOVE, ETC.). 23) WARNING: SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. Adjust only those controls that are covered by Panasonic Corporation) • Wall-hanging bracket: TY-WK3L2RW Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. c. When the LCD...
...accessories are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that the power cord can fall into the LCD TV. When the power cord or plug is designed to operate in North America and other countries where the broadcasting system and AC house ... ON SHELVES ABOVE, ETC.). 23) WARNING: SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. Adjust only those controls that are covered by Panasonic Corporation) • Wall-hanging bracket: TY-WK3L2RW Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. c. When the LCD...
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... mounting the display is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for installation. See page 5. FCC Declaration of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES WARNING Flat panel displays are designed to operate...
... mounting the display is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for installation. See page 5. FCC Declaration of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES WARNING Flat panel displays are designed to operate...
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... mm) (View from the side) WARNING Customer assumes liability if mounting the unit themselves or if a Panasonic bracket is tilted forward. Back of the TV a Screw for this TV. Any damage resulting from their wall-mounted locations. damage to perform any necessary set-up. Doing so may... Accessories/Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Communication Camera ● TY-CC10W Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK3L2RW Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. • This camera can be used from not having a professional...
... mm) (View from the side) WARNING Customer assumes liability if mounting the unit themselves or if a Panasonic bracket is tilted forward. Back of the TV a Screw for this TV. Any damage resulting from their wall-mounted locations. damage to perform any necessary set-up. Doing so may... Accessories/Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Communication Camera ● TY-CC10W Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK3L2RW Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. • This camera can be used from not having a professional...
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...any pedestal other bright light (including reflections) will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it becomes warped or physically damaged. Adjust the LCD panel to your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. Tighten screws firmly. If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are... securely tightened. Location Place the TV at a comfortable distance for the bracket. • Insert the ...
...any pedestal other bright light (including reflections) will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it becomes warped or physically damaged. Adjust the LCD panel to your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. Tighten screws firmly. If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are... securely tightened. Location Place the TV at a comfortable distance for the bracket. • Insert the ...
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...definition television Cable (SDTV), data broadcasting, multichannel surround-sound audio and interactive television. ● You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. ● You may need to subscribe to a high-definition (HD) cable service to enjoy... Cable box, external equipment and video cables shown in this manual are not supplied with the TV. ● For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com/help www.panasonic.ca C■oAnnnteencntaiotenrmreinfaelrence■s Pin terminals ■ HDMI terminal red blue green green/ yellow ...
...definition television Cable (SDTV), data broadcasting, multichannel surround-sound audio and interactive television. ● You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. ● You may need to subscribe to a high-definition (HD) cable service to enjoy... Cable box, external equipment and video cables shown in this manual are not supplied with the TV. ● For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com/help www.panasonic.ca C■oAnnnteencntaiotenrmreinfaelrence■s Pin terminals ■ HDMI terminal red blue green green/ yellow ...
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... source to watch (p. 21) Switches to turn off . Do not place any channel or press to enter alphanumeric input in front of the TV set POWER button Volume up /down Menu navigations Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries Power indicator (on: red, off: no... light) C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Note The TV consumes a small amount of the TV TV controls/indicators Selects channels in sequence Remote control sensor within about 23 feet (7 meters) in menus Use for various functions) Volume...
... source to watch (p. 21) Switches to turn off . Do not place any channel or press to enter alphanumeric input in front of the TV set POWER button Volume up /down Menu navigations Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries Power indicator (on: red, off: no... light) C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Note The TV consumes a small amount of the TV TV controls/indicators Selects channels in sequence Remote control sensor within about 23 feet (7 meters) in menus Use for various functions) Volume...
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...as shown above and select "Home Use", do one of 7 Select your viewing environment Home use any other step other than then turn the TV on, "First time setup" will be automatically displayed. • The settings up to that point are selecting the store demonstration mode. Canada ...be displayed on the screen. Yes No If you select "Store Demonstration" by mistake in the Settings Menu. (p. 49) Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote) or or 12 Configure your viewing mode Select your language Language / Idioma / Langue Select your language Seleccione su idioma S...
...as shown above and select "Home Use", do one of 7 Select your viewing environment Home use any other step other than then turn the TV on, "First time setup" will be automatically displayed. • The settings up to that point are selecting the store demonstration mode. Canada ...be displayed on the screen. Yes No If you select "Store Demonstration" by mistake in the Settings Menu. (p. 49) Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote) or or 12 Configure your viewing mode Select your language Language / Idioma / Langue Select your language Seleccione su idioma S...
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... to view more channels featuring high-quality video and sound ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? Number of analog channels 10 Number of digital channels 20 OK RETURN Yes b Select connection type for available channels in HDMI Component Composite Antenna... Cable In Select OK Return select OK 13 VIDEO IN Antenna/Cable in your box to the TV? Getting started First Time Setup Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go to (Input labels) select OK ANT/Cable setup Step 4 ...
... to view more channels featuring high-quality video and sound ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? Number of analog channels 10 Number of digital channels 20 OK RETURN Yes b Select connection type for available channels in HDMI Component Composite Antenna... Cable In Select OK Return select OK 13 VIDEO IN Antenna/Cable in your box to the TV? Getting started First Time Setup Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go to (Input labels) select OK ANT/Cable setup Step 4 ...
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... displayed when Network connection has failed. Afterward, the input will be shown in progress... Connection to 14 Press to exit from the TV's setup menu Configure Network settings Select the Network type Network settings Select Ethernet cable of 7 Connection test Check Ethernet cable connection Validate ... any time from a menu screen ■Press to go to HDMI 1 ? Error screen is connected to the next step. For your VIERA TV. Label: [BLANK] Blu-ray/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVD/DVD REC/DVR/GAME/HOME THTR/RECEIVER/COMPUTER/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/VCR/CAMERA/ MONITOR/AUX/OTHER...
... displayed when Network connection has failed. Afterward, the input will be shown in progress... Connection to 14 Press to exit from the TV's setup menu Configure Network settings Select the Network type Network settings Select Ethernet cable of 7 Connection test Check Ethernet cable connection Validate ... any time from a menu screen ■Press to go to HDMI 1 ? Error screen is connected to the next step. For your VIERA TV. Label: [BLANK] Blu-ray/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVD/DVD REC/DVR/GAME/HOME THTR/RECEIVER/COMPUTER/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/VCR/CAMERA/ MONITOR/AUX/OTHER...
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.../Hour/Minute) Auto: The clock is set or OK 0 9 RETURN Follow the instructions on a network. -->Set "Network settings" first. Select your Panasonic VIERA TV. The First time setup can be repeated at any other source (DVD, DVR, gaming device, etc.), press the INPUT button and select the appropriate input...Time Setup Press to exit from the time it is adjusted automatically via a Cable box, Satellite receiver, or any time. Set clock Adjust the TV's date and time 2011/4/5 Mode Year Month Day Hour Minute Time zone DST Next 6:00 AM Auto EST Off Select Change RETURN Step 7 of...
.../Hour/Minute) Auto: The clock is set or OK 0 9 RETURN Follow the instructions on a network. -->Set "Network settings" first. Select your Panasonic VIERA TV. The First time setup can be repeated at any other source (DVD, DVR, gaming device, etc.), press the INPUT button and select the appropriate input...Time Setup Press to exit from the time it is adjusted automatically via a Cable box, Satellite receiver, or any time. Set clock Adjust the TV's date and time 2011/4/5 Mode Year Month Day Hour Minute Time zone DST Next 6:00 AM Auto EST Off Select Change RETURN Step 7 of...
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... the Access point. ● We recommend using the network, do not disconnect the wireless LAN adapter. ● Keep the TV away from the following website: http://Panasonic.com/NetConnect ● Check that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals. ■About wireless LAN ● Wireless LAN adapter...of Access point, please refer to operating manual for the wireless system between the wireless LAN adapter and Access point. Otherwise, the TV failures such as possible: Wireless LAN, microwaves, and other device is required when configuring settings.) ● Follow the instructions on applicable...
... the Access point. ● We recommend using the network, do not disconnect the wireless LAN adapter. ● Keep the TV away from the following website: http://Panasonic.com/NetConnect ● Check that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals. ■About wireless LAN ● Wireless LAN adapter...of Access point, please refer to operating manual for the wireless system between the wireless LAN adapter and Access point. Otherwise, the TV failures such as possible: Wireless LAN, microwaves, and other device is required when configuring settings.) ● Follow the instructions on applicable...
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... mode Press SAP to select next Audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Watching TV Turn power on (Remote) (TV) or Note Please select correct input --> (p. 21) Watching TV First Time Setup Getting started Basic ■VIERA Connect Banner appears Press OK/INTERNET (or VIERA CAST) button to enter VIERA Connect. (p. 39...; To hide the banner Press any button except OK/INTERNET (or VIERA CAST) button (Time-out period of this banner is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. Channel Clock 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP...
... mode Press SAP to select next Audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Watching TV Turn power on (Remote) (TV) or Note Please select correct input --> (p. 21) Watching TV First Time Setup Getting started Basic ■VIERA Connect Banner appears Press OK/INTERNET (or VIERA CAST) button to enter VIERA Connect. (p. 39...; To hide the banner Press any button except OK/INTERNET (or VIERA CAST) button (Time-out period of this banner is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. Channel Clock 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP...
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...) Changes the page forward/backward 18 ● Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box. Sub menu is only available when the TV is trimmed. Adjust the device's aspect settings. Set favorite channel (below) Edit the channel identifier (p. 43) Check the signal strength (p. 43) Call up / down ) Press...
...) Changes the page forward/backward 18 ● Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box. Sub menu is only available when the TV is trimmed. Adjust the device's aspect settings. Set favorite channel (below) Edit the channel identifier (p. 43) Check the signal strength (p. 43) Call up / down ) Press...
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... the alphanumeric characters. ● Keyboard type (p. 49) Password setting/entering You need to enter the password when you access locked channel or inputs. Basic Watching TV 19 Do not forget it . ● Make a note of your password. ● Change password (p. 48) Operate USB keyboard You can also use the remote control...
... the alphanumeric characters. ● Keyboard type (p. 49) Password setting/entering You need to enter the password when you access locked channel or inputs. Basic Watching TV 19 Do not forget it . ● Make a note of your password. ● Change password (p. 48) Operate USB keyboard You can also use the remote control...
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They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Picture mode (p. 45) VIERA Link VIERA Link (p. 32-33) Eco mode ECO/energy saving (p. 49) 20 Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to "Game" mode. Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Set each item VIERA Connect Displays VIERA Connect Home Screen for Enjoying Internet Services (p. 39) Media player Media player (p. 22-27) DLNA Using DLNA feature (p. 40) Game mode Change to access the TV's special features.
They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Picture mode (p. 45) VIERA Link VIERA Link (p. 32-33) Eco mode ECO/energy saving (p. 49) 20 Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to "Game" mode. Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Set each item VIERA Connect Displays VIERA Connect Home Screen for Enjoying Internet Services (p. 39) Media player Media player (p. 22-27) DLNA Using DLNA feature (p. 40) Game mode Change to access the TV's special features.
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... Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 example: Picture menu Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 45-47) ■Use VIERA Link function VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Back to TV VIERA Link menu (p. 32) select adjust select change 27 In this case "--:--:--"is displayed.
... Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 example: Picture menu Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 45-47) ■Use VIERA Link function VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Back to TV VIERA Link menu (p. 32) select adjust select change 27 In this case "--:--:--"is displayed.
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...Consumer Electronics Control), with the TV's remote control •• Unselected device energy save (for more details on . VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Connections to the operating... manual for other manufacturers' equipment that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. Set the input mode to the individual...
...Consumer Electronics Control), with the TV's remote control •• Unselected device energy save (for more details on . VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Connections to the operating... manual for other manufacturers' equipment that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. Set the input mode to the individual...
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... changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On again while the power of all equipment is output using "DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" of the TV AV IN HDMI 4 ■Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) HDMI cable ■Connecting Home theater system/AV amp HDMI 1 is necessary when connecting a Home Theater supporting...
... changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On again while the power of all equipment is output using "DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" of the TV AV IN HDMI 4 ■Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) HDMI cable ■Connecting Home theater system/AV amp HDMI 1 is necessary when connecting a Home Theater supporting...