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... to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. These limits are in a residential installation. However, there is securely connected. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to Part 15 of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from tip-over...
... to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. These limits are in a residential installation. However, there is securely connected. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to Part 15 of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from tip-over...
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... power cable which can cause fire or electric shock. SD Card photo Video game Computer image Use of optional accessories may occur which could cause fire. Continued use it as a step. Servicing of the TV by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV3U If using the Plasma TV Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up onto the television...
... power cable which can cause fire or electric shock. SD Card photo Video game Computer image Use of optional accessories may occur which could cause fire. Continued use it as a step. Servicing of the TV by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV3U If using the Plasma TV Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up onto the television...
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...; brackets. Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. •Do not burn or break batteries. ••Make a note of the remote control codes before changing batteries in Close damage to crack. Do not mix old and new batteries. •• Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal...
...; brackets. Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. •Do not burn or break batteries. ••Make a note of the remote control codes before changing batteries in Close damage to crack. Do not mix old and new batteries. •• Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal...
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... This source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal. •Connection can be done with a single cable. All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with this TV's remote control (p. 25 EZ SyncTM). Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/ Cable programming. •You can operate your Panasonic DVD Recorder is compatible with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. The connection can...
... This source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal. •Connection can be done with a single cable. All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with this TV's remote control (p. 25 EZ SyncTM). Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/ Cable programming. •You can operate your Panasonic DVD Recorder is compatible with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. The connection can...
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... the TV set. Direct channel access for TV viewing (p. 20) Displays Main Menu (p. 26) Exits menus Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up/down ANTENNA Cable In Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Selects channels in sequence POWER button Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in menus. (p. 24, 25, 32, 34, 39) - EZ Sync menu (p. 25, 30-31) Selects Audio Mode for DTV and DBS (p. 20) External equipment operations (VCRs, DVDs...
... the TV set. Direct channel access for TV viewing (p. 20) Displays Main Menu (p. 26) Exits menus Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up/down ANTENNA Cable In Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Selects channels in sequence POWER button Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in menus. (p. 24, 25, 32, 34, 39) - EZ Sync menu (p. 25, 30-31) Selects Audio Mode for DTV and DBS (p. 20) External equipment operations (VCRs, DVDs...
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...;Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Selects Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) •Digital mode Press SAP to convenient functions. 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 digital channel, press the button to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 10-15) 1 Turn power...
...;Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Selects Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) •Digital mode Press SAP to convenient functions. 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 digital channel, press the button to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 10-15) 1 Turn power...
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... speaker volume. for external input signals. (Dark/Light) Black level Light Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings except for "Other adjust" (Set/No) Normal Set Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 49) Picture mode Vivid Adjusts color, brightness, etc. Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [DVD recorder/Home theater/HD camcorder] Select equipment to access and operate. (p. 30) [Speaker output] Select audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30) EZ Sync menu is accessible directly by pressing the EZ Sync button on the remote control...
... speaker volume. for external input signals. (Dark/Light) Black level Light Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings except for "Other adjust" (Set/No) Normal Set Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 49) Picture mode Vivid Adjusts color, brightness, etc. Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [DVD recorder/Home theater/HD camcorder] Select equipment to access and operate. (p. 30) [Speaker output] Select audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30) EZ Sync menu is accessible directly by pressing the EZ Sync button on the remote control...
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... 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 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 signal) Program channel Input labels 2 Select "Setup" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next select Monitor out CC EZ Sync Power...
... 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 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 signal) Program channel Input labels 2 Select "Setup" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next select Monitor out CC EZ Sync Power...
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... in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD Mode", or Digital channel. Sets "Power off link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No) CC EZ Sync On Power off link Set Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No) Power on link Set Selects the default speakers (p. 30) (TV/Theater) 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 clear all items set with Setup...
... in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD Mode", or Digital channel. Sets "Power off link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No) CC EZ Sync On Power off link Set Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No) Power on link Set Selects the default speakers (p. 30) (TV/Theater) 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 clear all items set with Setup...
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... then switch the TV on link, Power off link Default speakers One-touch theater playback Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be guaranteed. ■For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting the equipment or changing the setup. 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 Other adjust...
... then switch the TV on link, Power off link Default speakers One-touch theater playback Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be guaranteed. ■For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting the equipment or changing the setup. 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 Other adjust...
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... (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will be output from "TV" to the appropriate HDMI input whenever EZ Sync compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is powered on the TV and switches to the theater system. 31 To set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change The sound of the TV is muted. •When the equipment is muted on . Audio is turned off , all connected EZ Sync compatible equipment is connected. Control theater speakers with the TV's remote control...
... (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will be output from "TV" to the appropriate HDMI input whenever EZ Sync compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is powered on the TV and switches to the theater system. 31 To set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change The sound of the TV is muted. •When the equipment is muted on . Audio is turned off , all connected EZ Sync compatible equipment is connected. Control theater speakers with the TV's remote control...
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... "Program". select •"Channel", "Game" and "Program" will grey out unless "Custom" is selected in case you forget 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 the channel if you display the Lock menu. select 3 Input your password in "Mode". set • select All: of your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change...
... "Program". select •"Channel", "Game" and "Program" will grey out unless "Custom" is selected in case you forget 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 the channel if you display the Lock menu. select 3 Input your password in "Mode". set • select All: of your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change...
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...: Turns on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other ratings. Program lock Mode On Monitor out On MPAA Off U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. Off C.F.L.R. Program lock Mode On Monitor out Off MPAA Off U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. select set to "Blocked." ■To change the password In , select "Change password" and press OK Input the new 4-digit password twice Lock Mode Off Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password Change password Enter new password. ---- 0- 9 Advanced Note •••This television...
...: Turns on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other ratings. Program lock Mode On Monitor out On MPAA Off U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. Off C.F.L.R. Program lock Mode On Monitor out Off MPAA Off U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. select set to "Blocked." ■To change the password In , select "Change password" and press OK Input the new 4-digit password twice Lock Mode Off Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password Change password Enter new password. ---- 0- 9 Advanced Note •••This television...
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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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... (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to HDMI HDMI 2 On or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals can be Video 2 On passed. The program being viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) information. (p. 47) ■Select the item and set CC Mode On Analog CC1 Digital Primary Digital setting CC reset select set •Select "Off" to stop output of picture and audio. •(Video 1/Video 2/Video 3) Comp. 1/Comp. 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2 cannot output video signals regardless of "Monitor out" setting. Video 3 - "Primary", "Second.", "Service 3", "Service 4", "Service...
... (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to HDMI HDMI 2 On or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals can be Video 2 On passed. The program being viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) information. (p. 47) ■Select the item and set CC Mode On Analog CC1 Digital Primary Digital setting CC reset select set •Select "Off" to stop output of picture and audio. •(Video 1/Video 2/Video 3) Comp. 1/Comp. 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2 cannot output video signals regardless of "Monitor out" setting. Video 3 - "Primary", "Second.", "Service 3", "Service 4", "Service...
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... specified in "Monitor out" (p. 36) cannot be passed. Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations for each piece of the TV ANTENNA Cable In AC 120 V 60 Hz Cable TV AC Cord or (Connect after all digital formats are complete.) SD Slot ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box Note •The picture and audio input signals connected to your various equipment. From the output terminals, no video •signals can be...
... specified in "Monitor out" (p. 36) cannot be passed. Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations for each piece of the TV ANTENNA Cable In AC 120 V 60 Hz Cable TV AC Cord or (Connect after all digital formats are complete.) SD Slot ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box Note •The picture and audio input signals connected to your various equipment. From the output terminals, no video •signals can be...
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... viewing Closed Caption of digital broadcasting, set the aspect ratio to FULL. ••(If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters will be output in analog format. The CC mode setting of the TV will not affect the analog input. If digital connected equipment is 720p/1080i/1080p, the aspect mode automatically defaults to Full after changed signal resolution other than 720p/1080i/1080p. •Zoom adjust Vertical image position and size...
... viewing Closed Caption of digital broadcasting, set the aspect ratio to FULL. ••(If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters will be output in analog format. The CC mode setting of the TV will not affect the analog input. If digital connected equipment is 720p/1080i/1080p, the aspect mode automatically defaults to Full after changed signal resolution other than 720p/1080i/1080p. •Zoom adjust Vertical image position and size...
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...) cable. Input signals that has "HDAVI Control 2" function to the TV with subdued room lighting. The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on your taste. Standard: Recommended for the first few seconds when Input mode is not assumed. • All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen. • If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be output as...
...) cable. Input signals that has "HDAVI Control 2" function to the TV with subdued room lighting. The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on your taste. Standard: Recommended for the first few seconds when Input mode is not assumed. • All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen. • If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be output as...
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... channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. ••••Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Problem "Press any key to return" moves on the rear of images Neither image nor sound is produced Black Box appears No sound is produced Sound is not operated for a certain time in SD mode. Screen No image can occasionally be displayed •Check Picture menu (p. 26) Only spots are displayed instead of the TV...
... channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. ••••Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Problem "Press any key to return" moves on the rear of images Neither image nor sound is produced Black Box appears No sound is produced Sound is not operated for a certain time in SD mode. Screen No image can occasionally be displayed •Check Picture menu (p. 26) Only spots are displayed instead of the TV...
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... Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use of the product, service by the warrantor. CATEGORIES PLASMA DISPLAY ALL PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PANEL OR CRT 1 (ONE...
... Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use of the product, service by the warrantor. CATEGORIES PLASMA DISPLAY ALL PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PANEL OR CRT 1 (ONE...