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...TV 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. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Basic Features •••Watching TV... Controls 17 First Time Setup 18 Enjoy your TV! A.)···· 55 Limited Warranty...
...TV 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. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Basic Features •••Watching TV... Controls 17 First Time Setup 18 Enjoy your TV! A.)···· 55 Limited Warranty...
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...problem occurs (such as no picture or no operations are required to the internal circuitry. KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, TV, unplug the power cord immediately. Continued use of the Plasma TV. Have the TV evaluated at an Authorized Service Center... carrying out any repairs that might damage the be made . cables which might cause fire or permanent damage to carry out set-up Plasma TV is for any cleaning. Disconnect the power plug from direct or Do not use it 's exposed to sunlight or other logos...
...problem occurs (such as no picture or no operations are required to the internal circuitry. KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, TV, unplug the power cord immediately. Continued use of the Plasma TV. Have the TV evaluated at an Authorized Service Center... carrying out any repairs that might damage the be made . cables which might cause fire or permanent damage to carry out set-up Plasma TV is for any cleaning. Disconnect the power plug from direct or Do not use it 's exposed to sunlight or other logos...
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... into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on" (p. 28-29) is set select item Go back to "No". or 1 Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) 2 Select your language First time setup Language next Clock Auto program Picture Language Language English select English Español Français Go...
... into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on" (p. 28-29) is set select item Go back to "No". or 1 Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) 2 Select your language First time setup Language next Clock Auto program Picture Language Language English select English Español Français Go...
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... pressed after selecting "Apply", the channels will not be saved. 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...
... pressed after selecting "Apply", the channels will not be saved. 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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...sub menu screen. (p. 28) This menu consists of shortcuts to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 10-15) 1 Turn power on Note •If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 24) - 2 Select a channel number up or down ■ To directly ... channel number - Information Recall 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 resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio 20 When tuning to a digital channel, press the button...
...sub menu screen. (p. 28) This menu consists of shortcuts to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 10-15) 1 Turn power on Note •If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 24) - 2 Select a channel number up or down ■ To directly ... channel number - Information Recall 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 resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio 20 When tuning to a digital channel, press the button...
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Viewing 4 View Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise) To next photo Rotate Prev. time 5 Repeat On Disp. 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...
Viewing 4 View Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise) To next photo Rotate Prev. time 5 Repeat On Disp. 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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... Menu Item DVD recorder, Home theater, HD camcorder, Speaker output •Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in Audio leveler Timer Sleep, Timer 1-5 Lock Memory Card Memory card 26 Color mgmt. How to Use...
... Menu Item DVD recorder, Home theater, HD camcorder, Speaker output •Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in Audio leveler Timer Sleep, Timer 1-5 Lock Memory Card Memory card 26 Color mgmt. How to Use...
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...Off Selects Dark or Light. Balance 0 Equalizes overall volume levels across all picture 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. Treble 0 Emphasizes the left / ...[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 "ZOOM" (p. 47) Zoom adjust Reduces noise, commonly called snow. for external input signals. (...
...Off Selects Dark or Light. Balance 0 Equalizes overall volume levels across all picture 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. Treble 0 Emphasizes the left / ...[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 "ZOOM" (p. 47) Zoom adjust Reduces noise, commonly called snow. for external input signals. (...
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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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... speakers" cannot be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned On (No/Set) The "Sleep" timer, "On / Off timer", and "First time setup" will clear all items 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...
... speakers" cannot be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned On (No/Set) The "Sleep" timer, "On / Off timer", and "First time setup" will clear all items 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...
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... (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 next About 4 ■Press to interface automatically. "EZ Sync") is •displayed...TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") (p. 31). EZ Sync "HDAVI Control", based on link Power off link and Speaker control (p. 31). Speaker control Select the input mode to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (p. 24), and make sure that an image is used, set to some Panasonic...
... (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 next About 4 ■Press to interface automatically. "EZ Sync") is •displayed...TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") (p. 31). EZ Sync "HDAVI Control", based on link Power off link and Speaker control (p. 31). Speaker control Select the input mode to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (p. 24), and make sure that an image is used, set to some Panasonic...
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... menu 2 Select "Lock" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next You will be asked to enter your password each time you input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be displayed that allows you to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Create password Enter password •If it...
... menu 2 Select "Lock" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next You will be asked to enter your password each time you input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be displayed that allows you to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Create password Enter password •If it...
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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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... "Analog" or "Digital" depend on the screen.) ■To reset the settings Select "CC reset" and press OK 37 Advanced When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is selected, the TV/VIDEO HDMI 2 4 button press will skip its input. Label Terminal Video 1 VCR Video 1 - [example] Video 2..., select "Off"). (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of the external equipment Input labels Comp.1 Custom Comp.2 Custom select set •Select "Off" to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input...
... "Analog" or "Digital" depend on the screen.) ■To reset the settings Select "CC reset" and press OK 37 Advanced When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is selected, the TV/VIDEO HDMI 2 4 button press will skip its input. Label Terminal Video 1 VCR Video 1 - [example] Video 2..., select "Off"). (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of the external equipment Input labels Comp.1 Custom Comp.2 Custom select set •Select "Off" to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input...
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Using Timer ••The TV can be set.) Set the timer ■To set "Sleep" (Off Timer) Set to turn On/Off at the designated date and time. Sleep •0/30/60/90 (minutes) Sleep 60 set Note •The TV automatically turns Off after a pre-selected amount of time. The ...Clock must 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 ...
Using Timer ••The TV can be set.) Set the timer ■To set "Sleep" (Off Timer) Set to turn On/Off at the designated date and time. Sleep •0/30/60/90 (minutes) Sleep 60 set Note •The TV automatically turns Off after a pre-selected amount of time. The ...Clock must 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 ...
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...be obtained from "PROG OUT" terminals. For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca Back of equipment (p. 51). To prevent howling and image oscillation, set the "Monitor out" setting when connecting the VCR with A or B Amplifier A HDMI cable ■ To listen to your...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 and audio input signals connected to...
...be obtained from "PROG OUT" terminals. For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca Back of equipment (p. 51). To prevent howling and image oscillation, set the "Monitor out" setting when connecting the VCR with A or B Amplifier A HDMI cable ■ To listen to your...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 and audio input signals connected to...
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...47 Standard The side edges of the image are cut off. (Note that "Image retention" of digital broadcasting, set On/Off on either the connected equipment or the TV. If CC is used for Letter Box) after changing input mode, or after turning off .) The Closed ...(p. 26-27) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment Technical Information Ratings List for anamorphic picture) • H-FILL Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the TV will also be output in case of 4:3 image) • FULL • JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the...
...47 Standard The side edges of the image are cut off. (Note that "Image retention" of digital broadcasting, set On/Off on either the connected equipment or the TV. If CC is used for Letter Box) after changing input mode, or after turning off .) The Closed ...(p. 26-27) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment Technical Information Ratings List for anamorphic picture) • H-FILL Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the TV will also be output in case of 4:3 image) • FULL • JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the...
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...125 (1,080)/60p horizontal frequency (kHz) 15.73 31.47 45.00 33.75 67.43 67.50 vertical frequency (Hz) 59.94 59.94 59.94 59.94 59.94 60.00 Note •... Vivid (default): Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for the terminal with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. • Match the output setting of the digital device. •... to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 30) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. • The equipment can be operated by connecting the TV unit and the...
...125 (1,080)/60p horizontal frequency (kHz) 15.73 31.47 45.00 33.75 67.43 67.50 vertical frequency (Hz) 59.94 59.94 59.94 59.94 59.94 60.00 Note •... Vivid (default): Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for the terminal with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. • Match the output setting of the digital device. •... to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 30) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. • The equipment can be operated by connecting the TV unit and the...
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...setting of the HDMI device 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 plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) •Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). Screen No image can occasionally be displayed •Check Picture... the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. ••••Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Check Picture menu (p. 26) and volume. If there is a problem with your local Panasonic dealer, quoting...
...setting of the HDMI device 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 plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) •Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). Screen No image can occasionally be displayed •Check Picture... the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. ••••Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Check Picture menu (p. 26) and volume. If there is a problem with your local Panasonic dealer, quoting...