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...18 Enjoy your TV! Basic Features •••Watching TV 20 Viewing 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 Labels/Monitor Out/Closed Caption 36 Using Timer 38 Operating Peripheral Equipment 39 Recommended AV Connections 40 Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. Remote Control Operation/Code List 42 ...
...18 Enjoy your TV! Basic Features •••Watching TV 20 Viewing 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 Labels/Monitor Out/Closed Caption 36 Using Timer 38 Operating Peripheral Equipment 39 Recommended AV Connections 40 Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. Remote Control Operation/Code List 42 ...
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... a problem occurs (such as no picture or no operations are performed. (p. 53) Typical still images ■ Setup Channel number and other type of the TV under these conditions might damage the power cable. If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up onto the television or...
... a problem occurs (such as no picture or no operations are performed. (p. 53) Typical still images ■ Setup Channel number and other type of the TV under these conditions might damage the power cable. If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up onto the television or...
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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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... select "Apply" Caption Favorite Add . ... If you to p. 26) 19 First time setup Language Clock Auto program Picture (Refer to view more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna next select Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only) Auto program ok All...
... select "Apply" Caption Favorite Add . ... If you to p. 26) 19 First time setup Language Clock Auto program Picture (Refer to view more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna next select Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only) Auto program ok All...
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...30 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio 20 example: CH15-1: - ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Selects Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) •Digital mode...) when receiving a digital channel. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Watching TV Connect the TV to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. When tuning to a...
...30 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio 20 example: CH15-1: - ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Selects Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) •Digital mode...) when receiving a digital channel. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Watching TV Connect the TV to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. When tuning to a...
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... be saved on an SD card for display on or downloaded to your television. 23 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...
... be saved on an SD card for display on or downloaded to your television. 23 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...
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..., Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. 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 •...
..., Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. 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 •...
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... to factory default settings. (Set/No) Normal Set Increases or decreases the bass response. for "Other adjust" (Set/No) Normal Set Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 49) Picture mode Vivid Adjusts color, brightness, etc. Memory card How to external inputs Audio leveler 0 The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38...
... to factory default settings. (Set/No) Normal Set Increases or decreases the bass response. for "Other adjust" (Set/No) Normal Set Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 49) Picture mode Vivid Adjusts color, brightness, etc. Memory card How to external inputs Audio leveler 0 The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38...
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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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... last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off No About Performing Reset will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after turning the power off by "No signal shut-off when no operation of remote or...shut-off link", "Power on " or "On/Off Timer". How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) (Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up /down button (Favorite/All) Sets favorite channels. (p. 21) Displays Closed Caption. (p. 36) (Off/On) Changes the station ...
... last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off No About Performing Reset will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after turning the power off by "No signal shut-off when no operation of remote or...shut-off link", "Power on " or "On/Off Timer". How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) (Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up /down button (Favorite/All) Sets favorite channels. (p. 21) Displays Closed Caption. (p. 36) (Off/On) Changes the station ...
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...Panasonic's HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m) 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu select EZ Sync SUB Picture next MENU Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup 3 Select "EZ Sync setting" Setup 2/2 select EZ Sync setting... "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one remote. Automatic Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") (p. 31). Input This TV supports "HDAVI Control 2" function. ...
...Panasonic's HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m) 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu select EZ Sync SUB Picture next MENU Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup 3 Select "EZ Sync setting" Setup 2/2 select EZ Sync setting... "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one remote. Automatic Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") (p. 31). Input This TV supports "HDAVI Control 2" function. ...
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... order to register 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 displayed that allows you to view the channel if you input your password. 6 Select the... your local dealer.) 5 Note •When you select a locked channel, a message will be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. select 3 Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. Custom: Locks...
... order to register 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 displayed that allows you to view the channel if you input your password. 6 Select the... your local dealer.) 5 Note •When you select a locked channel, a message will be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. select 3 Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. Custom: Locks...
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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 Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 next Surf mode All Language select Clock Program channel External devices CC 4 ...■Press to exit from menu screen Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter 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 Select...
... 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 Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 next Surf mode All Language select Clock Program channel External devices CC 4 ...■Press to exit from menu screen Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter 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 Select...
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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 3 Select "External devices" or "CC" Setup 1/2 next Surf mode All Language select Clock Program channel External devices CC 4 ■Press to exit from menu screen (External devices) Select "Input labels" or "Monitor out" External devices Input labels Monitor out next select 5 Set Input labels Display labels of external devices Monitor out Stop output the picture and audio 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 3 Select "External devices" or "CC" Setup 1/2 next Surf mode All Language select Clock Program channel External devices CC 4 ■Press to exit from menu screen (External devices) Select "Input labels" or "Monitor out" External devices Input labels Monitor out next select 5 Set Input labels Display labels of external devices Monitor out Stop output the picture and audio CC Display Closed Caption 36
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... (when not using, select "Off"). (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of "Monitor out" setting. From the output terminals, no video signals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting...OK 37 Advanced "Primary", "Second.", "Service 3", "Service 4", "Service 5", "Service 6" ■To make more in-depth display settings in decoder that is selected, the TV/VIDEO HDMI 2 4 button press will skip its input. Video 3 - The program being viewed must be Video 1 Off obtained. ...
... (when not using, select "Off"). (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of "Monitor out" setting. From the output terminals, no video signals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting...OK 37 Advanced "Primary", "Second.", "Service 3", "Service 4", "Service 5", "Service 6" ■To make more in-depth display settings in decoder that is selected, the TV/VIDEO HDMI 2 4 button press will skip its input. Video 3 - The program being viewed must be Video 1 Off obtained. ...
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...60/90 (minutes) Sleep 60 set Note •The TV automatically turns Off after a pre-selected amount of time. The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 18) The "Sleep" timer and "On / Off timer" will be set.) Set the timer ■To set "Sleep" (Off Timer) Set to turn On/Off at ... off after 90 minutes when turned On by the Timer. Using Timer ••The TV can be cancelled if the Off time is selected or if a key is set. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Timer" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card next select 3 ■Press to exit from menu screen ...
...60/90 (minutes) Sleep 60 set Note •The TV automatically turns Off after a pre-selected amount of time. The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 18) The "Sleep" timer and "On / Off timer" will be set.) Set the timer ■To set "Sleep" (Off Timer) Set to turn On/Off at ... off after 90 minutes when turned On by the Timer. Using Timer ••The TV can be cancelled if the Off time is selected or if a key is set. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Timer" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card next select 3 ■Press to exit from menu screen ...
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... 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. For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca Back... of equipment (p. 51). Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations for each piece of the TV ANTENNA Cable In AC 120 V 60 Hz Cable TV Power Cord or (Connect after all digital formats are complete.) SD Slot ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box • Note The picture...
... 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. For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca Back... of equipment (p. 51). Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations for each piece of the TV ANTENNA Cable In AC 120 V 60 Hz Cable TV Power Cord or (Connect after all digital formats are complete.) SD Slot ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box • Note The picture...
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... the TV. The CC mode setting of the TV will overlap. Select "Zoom adjust" on the "Picture" menu. (p. 26-27) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment Technical Information Ratings List for input, CC should be set On on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions... HDMI connection. If analog connected equipment is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be set On/Off on the format of the screen. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast) • 4:3 H-FILL Side bar Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen's side edges.
... the TV. The CC mode setting of the TV will overlap. Select "Zoom adjust" on the "Picture" menu. (p. 26-27) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment Technical Information Ratings List for input, CC should be set On on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions... HDMI connection. If analog connected equipment is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be set On/Off on the format of the screen. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast) • 4:3 H-FILL Side bar Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen's side edges.
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...): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on even if TV is in a well-lit room. 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...copyright protection. • A device having no digital output terminal may be output as multi channel surround. Picture mode Vivid (default): Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for an extended period, as a set the aspect ratio to "16:9". • This HDMI connector is "type A". • These HDMI...
...): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on even if TV is in a well-lit room. 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...copyright protection. • A device having no digital output terminal may be output as multi channel surround. Picture mode Vivid (default): Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for an extended period, as a set the aspect ratio to "16:9". • This HDMI connector is "type A". • These HDMI...
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...Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the screen One spot remains dark Chaotic image, noisy Actions •The function to prevent "Image retention" is activated. (Not a faulty symptom) The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated for a certain time in " settings. (p. 26) Set "SAP" setting... "Sound Mute" active? (p. 17) Is the volume set to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. "Image retention" (p. 5) •A pixel or luminescent spot can be missing in plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) •Check nearby ...
...Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the screen One spot remains dark Chaotic image, noisy Actions •The function to prevent "Image retention" is activated. (Not a faulty symptom) The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated for a certain time in " settings. (p. 26) Set "SAP" setting... "Sound Mute" active? (p. 17) Is the volume set to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. "Image retention" (p. 5) •A pixel or luminescent spot can be missing in plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) •Check nearby ...