Operating Instructions
Page 4
... on the AC cord power plug is securely connected. No user-serviceable parts inside the product are designed to qualified service personnel. Refer servicing to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. The lightning flash with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid...
... on the AC cord power plug is securely connected. No user-serviceable parts inside the product are designed to qualified service personnel. Refer servicing to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. The lightning flash with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid...
Operating Instructions
Page 5
... to install and remove the television. When using the pedestal, keep the space between the TY-WK42PV4W bottom of injury. AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma TV is detected from the Plasma TV, unplug the power cord immediately. Do not use any cleaning. Do not handle the power cord plug with this is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. When disconnecting the power cable...
... to install and remove the television. When using the pedestal, keep the space between the TY-WK42PV4W bottom of injury. AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma TV is detected from the Plasma TV, unplug the power cord immediately. Do not use any cleaning. Do not handle the power cord plug with this is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. When disconnecting the power cable...
Operating Instructions
Page 9
... Back of HDMI or • Component Video cable. (p. 12) To view high-definition programming select the correct video input. (p. 20) Note Not all the other connections.) Antenna PB Y terminal PB Y S VIDEO (If no Cable Box) or HDMI 1 AV IN HDMI 2 Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Accessories/Optional Accessory ANT IN ANT OUT Cable Box •Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to a highdefinition cable Service. If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet...
... Back of HDMI or • Component Video cable. (p. 12) To view high-definition programming select the correct video input. (p. 20) Note Not all the other connections.) Antenna PB Y terminal PB Y S VIDEO (If no Cable Box) or HDMI 1 AV IN HDMI 2 Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Accessories/Optional Accessory ANT IN ANT OUT Cable Box •Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to a highdefinition cable Service. If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet...
Operating Instructions
Page 13
... Off (Standby) Displays Main Menu (p. 22) Changes the input mode (p. 20) Displays Sub Menu (p. 16, 24) Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for DTV and DBS (p. 16) 13 or input modes. Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Displays the Main menu. HDMI input 3 connector Changes the input mode Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down SD CARD SD card slot Video Input 2 connector POWER button Swing up /down Displays or removes the channel banner (p. 16) Sound mute On/Off...
... Off (Standby) Displays Main Menu (p. 22) Changes the input mode (p. 20) Displays Sub Menu (p. 16, 24) Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for DTV and DBS (p. 16) 13 or input modes. Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Displays the Main menu. HDMI input 3 connector Changes the input mode Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down SD CARD SD card slot Video Input 2 connector POWER button Swing up /down Displays or removes the channel banner (p. 16) Sound mute On/Off...
Operating Instructions
Page 15
...10 Number of digital channels 0 Press RETURN to exit from a menu screen Auto channel setup Select "Auto program" First time setup Language Clock Auto program next select Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto set . Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (ATSC): New programming that allows you perform scanning more channels featuring high-quality video and sound 15 First Time Setup Quick Start Guide All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital channels only...
...10 Number of digital channels 0 Press RETURN to exit from a menu screen Auto channel setup Select "Auto program" First time setup Language Clock Auto program next select Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto set . Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (ATSC): New programming that allows you perform scanning more channels featuring high-quality video and sound 15 First Time Setup Quick Start Guide All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital channels only...
Operating Instructions
Page 16
... directly input the digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to convenient functions. Channel Clock Information Recall 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 16 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio example: CH15-1: (TV) ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Display the SUB MENU Digital mode Press SAP to select...
... directly input the digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to convenient functions. Channel Clock Information Recall 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 16 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio example: CH15-1: (TV) ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Display the SUB MENU Digital mode Press SAP to select...
Operating Instructions
Page 21
... previous screen Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link setting VIERA Link On Power off link Set Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. 21 Please refer to p. 26-29. Before using these functions, you need to set it to "Off". "VIERA Link") is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- For the details on link Set Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is On) select change...
... previous screen Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link setting VIERA Link On Power off link Set Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. 21 Please refer to p. 26-29. Before using these functions, you need to set it to "Off". "VIERA Link") is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- For the details on link Set Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is On) select change...
Operating Instructions
Page 22
... control Speaker output VIERA Link ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next Select the item Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 (example: Picture menu) Adjust or select Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color...
... control Speaker output VIERA Link ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next Select the item Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 (example: Picture menu) Adjust or select Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color...
Operating Instructions
Page 23
... for external input signals. (Dark/Light) Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal) (Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2) Surround Off Bass boost Off Audio leveler 0 Speaker output On HDMI1 in HDMI2 in HDMI3 in Digital Digital Digital The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 36) Sleep 60 Locks the channels and programs (p. 30) Displays SD card data (p. 18-19) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed Caption...
... for external input signals. (Dark/Light) Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal) (Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2) Surround Off Bass boost Off Audio leveler 0 Speaker output On HDMI1 in HDMI2 in HDMI3 in Digital Digital Digital The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 36) Sleep 60 Locks the channels and programs (p. 30) Displays SD card data (p. 18-19) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed Caption...
Operating Instructions
Page 24
... Anti image retention next select External devices Anti image retention VIERA Link setting Setup Language Clock Program channel Input labels Monitor out Pixel orbiter Time Side bar Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power off link Power on link Default speakers Auto power on No signal shut-off Advanced setup SUB MENU 24 Display SubMenu SUB MENU Select the item Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter No action shut-off Play SD card automatically About Reset select set...
... Anti image retention next select External devices Anti image retention VIERA Link setting Setup Language Clock Program channel Input labels Monitor out Pixel orbiter Time Side bar Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power off link Power on link Default speakers Auto power on No signal shut-off Advanced setup SUB MENU 24 Display SubMenu SUB MENU Select the item Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter No action shut-off Play SD card automatically About Reset select set...
Operating Instructions
Page 25
... operation of HDMI connection equipment (p. 26) (Set/No) Power on link Set Selects the default speakers (p. 26) (TV/Theater) Default speakers TV Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (No/Set) • The "Sleep" timer, "On / Off timer", and "First time setup" will not function if "Auto power on" is set . 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 (All/Favorite/Digital Only/Analog...
... operation of HDMI connection equipment (p. 26) (Set/No) Power on link Set Selects the default speakers (p. 26) (TV/Theater) Default speakers TV Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (No/Set) • The "Sleep" timer, "On / Off timer", and "First time setup" will not function if "Auto power on" is set . 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 (All/Favorite/Digital Only/Analog...
Operating Instructions
Page 27
... Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (169fixed) ○○○ Closed caption information mode CC type Digital setting ○ --- --- ○ --- --- ○ --- --- Channel information Channel list ○ --- --- Advanced Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you are transmitting Channel information). When "Set" is selected (p. 25) and the TV is turned off . The following sequence of operations is performed automatically. Sound...
... Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (169fixed) ○○○ Closed caption information mode CC type Digital setting ○ --- --- ○ --- --- ○ --- --- Channel information Channel list ○ --- --- Advanced Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you are transmitting Channel information). When "Set" is selected (p. 25) and the TV is turned off . The following sequence of operations is performed automatically. Sound...
Operating Instructions
Page 30
... it. ---- 0- 9 Select the Lock mode Lock Mode Off Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password Select the item Lock Mode Custom Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password set Set 30 set select select Off: Unlocks all the inputs regardless of the lock settings of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC 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 prevent children from a menu screen Caution...
... it. ---- 0- 9 Select the Lock mode Lock Mode Off Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password Select the item Lock Mode Custom Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password set Set 30 set select select Off: Unlocks all the inputs regardless of the lock settings of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC 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 prevent children from a menu screen Caution...
Operating Instructions
Page 32
... Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select ■Press to your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal meter Check signal strength 32 Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to exit from a menu screen Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention next select Reset Manual Set manually Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal...
... Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select ■Press to your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal meter Check signal strength 32 Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to exit from a menu screen Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention next select Reset Manual Set manually Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal...
Operating Instructions
Page 34
..." Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select CC Display Closed Caption 34 The television includes a built-in "Analog" or "Digital" depend on the screen.) ■To reset the settings Select "CC reset" and press OK The program being viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) information. (p. 40) ■Select the item and set CC Mode Analog Digital On CC1 Primary select set Size: Text size Font: Text font Style: Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.) Foreground: Color...
..." Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select CC Display Closed Caption 34 The television includes a built-in "Analog" or "Digital" depend on the screen.) ■To reset the settings Select "CC reset" and press OK The program being viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) information. (p. 40) ■Select the item and set CC Mode Analog Digital On CC1 Primary select set Size: Text size Font: Text font Style: Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.) Foreground: Color...
Operating Instructions
Page 38
... connections as shown above, set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (p. 20) initially before connecting to page 26-29 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information. • Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included. If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDMI cable When using "DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" of this unit. Digital Audio out Back of the TV AUDIO 1 COMPONENT R L PR IN 2R L PR VIDEO 1 IN R PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L L AUDIO VIDEO PB Y PB Y S VIDEO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or AUDIO...
... connections as shown above, set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (p. 20) initially before connecting to page 26-29 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information. • Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included. If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDMI cable When using "DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" of this unit. Digital Audio out Back of the TV AUDIO 1 COMPONENT R L PR IN 2R L PR VIDEO 1 IN R PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L L AUDIO VIDEO PB Y PB Y S VIDEO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or AUDIO...
Operating Instructions
Page 42
... the screen. Picture mode will be available for viewing in a darkened room. If you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by other remote controls with the smaller number. HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you connect the same kind of the digital device. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be displayed when adjusting the volume of the applicable HDMI signals, see...
... the screen. Picture mode will be available for viewing in a darkened room. If you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by other remote controls with the smaller number. HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you connect the same kind of the digital device. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be displayed when adjusting the volume of the applicable HDMI signals, see...
Operating Instructions
Page 43
... 4:3 mode for 15 minutes. External speakers cannot be adversely affected or the coating may be connected directly to previous screen if any key operation has not been performed for an extended period, as this can cause "Image retention" to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. To reduce the risk of such "Image retention", change the brightness of the display panel has been specially treated. Using Cinema mode...
... 4:3 mode for 15 minutes. External speakers cannot be adversely affected or the coating may be connected directly to previous screen if any key operation has not been performed for an extended period, as this can cause "Image retention" to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. To reduce the risk of such "Image retention", change the brightness of the display panel has been specially treated. Using Cinema mode...
Operating Instructions
Page 44
... position, direction, and connection of the recorder. - If the problem still persists, please contact your local dealer. 44 Pictures from the equipment. (p. 42) Use equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B. Interference or frozen digital channels (intermittent sound) SUB MENU Change the direction of the recorder. If the signal is weak, check the antenna and consult your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for digital channels. Recording...
... position, direction, and connection of the recorder. - If the problem still persists, please contact your local dealer. 44 Pictures from the equipment. (p. 42) Use equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B. Interference or frozen digital channels (intermittent sound) SUB MENU Change the direction of the recorder. If the signal is weak, check the antenna and consult your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for digital channels. Recording...
Operating Instructions
Page 45
... HDMI device to "Stereo" or "Mono." Check Picture menu (p. 22) Check the cable connections. (p. 9-12) Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 20) Sound Black Box appears No sound is produced Sound is unusual Parts of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 34) Are the speakers' cables connected correctly? (p. 37) Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 13) Is the volume set 45 Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Frequently Asked Questions FAQs, etc. If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection...
... HDMI device to "Stereo" or "Mono." Check Picture menu (p. 22) Check the cable connections. (p. 9-12) Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 20) Sound Black Box appears No sound is produced Sound is unusual Parts of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 34) Are the speakers' cables connected correctly? (p. 37) Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 13) Is the volume set 45 Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Frequently Asked Questions FAQs, etc. If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection...