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...symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. FAQs, etc. Remote Control Operation/Code List 42 Ratings List for Lock 46 Technical Information 47 Maintenance 50 Specifications 51 FAQ 52 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A 54 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 56 3 Manufactured under license from Falling Over ·...8226;••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/...
...symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. FAQs, etc. Remote Control Operation/Code List 42 Ratings List for Lock 46 Technical Information 47 Maintenance 50 Specifications 51 FAQ 52 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A 54 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 56 3 Manufactured under license from Falling Over ·...8226;••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/...
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... Recorder VHF/UHF Antenna or VCR To connect antenna terminals AC 120 V 60 Hz VHF/UHF Antenna ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV AC Cord AUDIO COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 R L INPUT 2 R L PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV IN 2 S VIDEO HDMI 1 VIDEO AUDIO... terminals (p. 40, 41) To use COMPOSITE terminals (next page) To use COMPONENT terminals (next page) 12 ANT OUT ANT IN DVD Recorder or VCR (with TV tuner)
... Recorder VHF/UHF Antenna or VCR To connect antenna terminals AC 120 V 60 Hz VHF/UHF Antenna ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV AC Cord AUDIO COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 R L INPUT 2 R L PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV IN 2 S VIDEO HDMI 1 VIDEO AUDIO... terminals (p. 40, 41) To use COMPOSITE terminals (next page) To use COMPONENT terminals (next page) 12 ANT OUT ANT IN DVD Recorder or VCR (with TV tuner)
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... VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. ■To use COMPONENT terminals L COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 white PR PB Y red PR PB Y green blue white white AUDIO R OUT red red Y green blue green PB COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ...Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) ■To use HDMI terminals AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV IN 2 HDMI AV OUT DVD Recorder •Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) ■ To use COMPOSITE terminals R L PR PB Y INPUT 1 ...
... VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. ■To use COMPONENT terminals L COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 white PR PB Y red PR PB Y green blue white white AUDIO R OUT red red Y green blue green PB COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ...Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) ■To use HDMI terminals AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV IN 2 HDMI AV OUT DVD Recorder •Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) ■ To use COMPOSITE terminals R L PR PB Y INPUT 1 ...
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... Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna or VCR To connect antenna terminals AC 120 V 60 Hz VHF/UHF Antenna ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV AC Cord AUDIO COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 R L INPUT 2 R L PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV IN 2 S VIDEO HDMI 1 VIDEO AUDIO... use COMPOSITE terminals (p. 13) To use HDMI terminals (p. 13) ANT OUT ANT IN ANT IN To use COMPONENT terminals (p. 13) DVD Recorder or VCR (with TV tuner) Satellite Receiver Connecting TV and DVD recorder (VCR) Connect in the same way as on p. 13. 14
... Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna or VCR To connect antenna terminals AC 120 V 60 Hz VHF/UHF Antenna ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV AC Cord AUDIO COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 R L INPUT 2 R L PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV IN 2 S VIDEO HDMI 1 VIDEO AUDIO... use COMPOSITE terminals (p. 13) To use HDMI terminals (p. 13) ANT OUT ANT IN ANT IN To use COMPONENT terminals (p. 13) DVD Recorder or VCR (with TV tuner) Satellite Receiver Connecting TV and DVD recorder (VCR) Connect in the same way as on p. 13. 14
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...•Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) ■To use COMPOSITE terminals Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite receiver) To connect VCR and satellite receiver VCR COMPOSITE IN yellow yellow L white white R red red ■... L white R COMPOSITE OUT red red Satellite Receiver S VIDEO OUT VCR AUDIO IN L white white R red red •The S Video input will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. ■To use HDMI terminals Quick Start Guide To connect DVD recorder...
...•Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) ■To use COMPOSITE terminals Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite receiver) To connect VCR and satellite receiver VCR COMPOSITE IN yellow yellow L white white R red red ■... L white R COMPOSITE OUT red red Satellite Receiver S VIDEO OUT VCR AUDIO IN L white white R red red •The S Video input will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. ■To use HDMI terminals Quick Start Guide To connect DVD recorder...
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...Changes aspect ratio (p. 21) Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. 21) Switches to enter alphanumeric input in front of the TV set. EZ Sync menu (p. 25, 30-31) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 20) Displays Main Menu (p. 26) Exits menus Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu ... Numeric keypad to select any channel (p. 20) or press to previously viewed channel and input modes. Switches TV to On or Standby Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) The equipment selection button (p. 24) Changes the input mode (p. 24) SUB MENU Displays Sub Menu (p. 20, 28) Colored buttons (used...
...Changes aspect ratio (p. 21) Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. 21) Switches to enter alphanumeric input in front of the TV set. EZ Sync menu (p. 25, 30-31) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 20) Displays Main Menu (p. 26) Exits menus Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu ... Numeric keypad to select any channel (p. 20) or press to previously viewed channel and input modes. Switches TV to On or Standby Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) The equipment selection button (p. 24) Changes the input mode (p. 24) SUB MENU Displays Sub Menu (p. 20, 28) Colored buttons (used...
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... CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Watching TV Connect the TV to convenient functions. 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...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 input the digital channel number -
... CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Watching TV Connect the TV to convenient functions. 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...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 input the digital channel number -
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... p. 42) Watching Videos and DVDs If you have some equipment connected to the TV, you need to register the code of the equipment. (p. 39) 1 With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu 2 Select the input mode Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 3 Component 2 or 4 HDMI 1 5 HDMI 2 6 Video 1 7 Video 2 8 Video 3 (example) Video 1 VCR Terminal Label...
... p. 42) Watching Videos and DVDs If you have some equipment connected to the TV, you need to register the code of the equipment. (p. 39) 1 With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu 2 Select the input mode Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 3 Component 2 or 4 HDMI 1 5 HDMI 2 6 Video 1 7 Video 2 8 Video 3 (example) Video 1 VCR Terminal Label...
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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 •Displays.... Zoom adjust Video NR 3D Y/C filter Color matrix Other adjust 3 ■Press to exit from menu screen 4 ■Press to return to the input signal) 2 Select the menu Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup select next Picture Normal Picture mode Picture, Brightness, Color, Tint, ...
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 •Displays.... Zoom adjust Video NR 3D Y/C filter Color matrix Other adjust 3 ■Press to exit from menu screen 4 ■Press to return to the input signal) 2 Select the menu Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup select next Picture Normal Picture mode Picture, Brightness, Color, Tint, ...
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...a strong signal. (Off/On) Video NR Off Minimizes noise and cross-color in Auto Auto Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs Audio leveler 0 The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38) Sleep 60 Locks the channels and programs (p. 32) Displays SD... card data (p. 22) •In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/...
...a strong signal. (Off/On) Video NR Off Minimizes noise and cross-color in Auto Auto Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs Audio leveler 0 The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38) Sleep 60 Locks the channels and programs (p. 32) Displays SD... card data (p. 22) •In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/...
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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 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 off ...
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 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 off ...
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... on link, Power off link Default speakers One-touch theater playback Input This TV supports "HDAVI Control 2" function. This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. EZ Sync Control only with Panasonic products which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer ...setup. "EZ Sync") is •displayed correctly. Automatic Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") (p. 31). The equipment with HDMI cables allow you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. EZ Sync "HDAVI Control", based on link Power off link and Speaker...
... on link, Power off link Default speakers One-touch theater playback Input This TV supports "HDAVI Control 2" function. This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. EZ Sync Control only with Panasonic products which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer ...setup. "EZ Sync") is •displayed correctly. Automatic Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") (p. 31). The equipment with HDMI cables allow you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. EZ Sync "HDAVI Control", based on link Power off link and Speaker...
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...theater speakers with the TV's remote control, pointing it at the TV. •To operate the equipment, read the manual of the equipment. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is turned off. Continue using the DIGA operation, the TV's input automatically switches to the... theater system. 31 To set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change The sound of TV is muted. •When ...
...theater speakers with the TV's remote control, pointing it at the TV. •To operate the equipment, read the manual of the equipment. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is turned off. Continue using the DIGA operation, the TV's input automatically switches to the... theater system. 31 To set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change The sound of TV is muted. •When ...
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Locks all the lock setting set 32 Custom: Locks specified inputs of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". Create password Enter password •If it is selected in "Mode". ... allows you to view the channel if you display the Lock menu. select 3 Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be asked to enter your password each time you input your local dealer.) 5 Note •When you select a locked channel, a... Game Off Program Off Change password Set •Off: Unlocks all the inputs regardless of the lock setting of "Channel", "Game" and • "Program".
Locks all the lock setting set 32 Custom: Locks specified inputs of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". Create password Enter password •If it is selected in "Mode". ... allows you to view the channel if you display the Lock menu. select 3 Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be asked to enter your password each time you input your local dealer.) 5 Note •When you select a locked channel, a... Game Off Program Off Change password Set •Off: Unlocks all the inputs regardless of the lock setting of "Channel", "Game" and • "Program".
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...lock Mode Custom select • To lock/unlock all channels: Select "Mode" and set select U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. All: Locks all channels Lock Game lock Program lock Change password Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs. Off C.F.L.R. Channel 1 3 Channel 2 4 Channel 3 - When placing a block on the... Select "Monitor out" and 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- ...
...lock Mode Custom select • To lock/unlock all channels: Select "Mode" and set select U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. All: Locks all channels Lock Game lock Program lock Change password Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs. Off C.F.L.R. Channel 1 3 Channel 2 4 Channel 3 - When placing a block on the... Select "Monitor out" and 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- ...
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... 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 "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK 34 Manual Set manually Signal meter Check signal strength
... 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 "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK 34 Manual Set manually Signal meter Check signal strength
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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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...8226; Video1-3 Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/ DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK] HDMI 1 3 * If "SKIP" is selected, the TV/VIDEO HDMI 2 4 button press will skip its input. When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is capable of providing a text display of text (Identify the setting options on the broadcaster. ...From the output terminals, no video signals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 24 ) ■Select the terminal and label of the external equipment Input labels Comp.1 Custom Comp.2 Custom select set •Select "Off" to stop ...
...8226; Video1-3 Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/ DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK] HDMI 1 3 * If "SKIP" is selected, the TV/VIDEO HDMI 2 4 button press will skip its input. When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is capable of providing a text display of text (Identify the setting options on the broadcaster. ...From the output terminals, no video signals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 24 ) ■Select the terminal and label of the external equipment Input labels Comp.1 Custom Comp.2 Custom select set •Select "Off" to stop ...
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...the equipment with the equipment selection button •The selected button remains lit (other manufacturers' equipment using this TV's remote control. 1 Connect the external equipment to register. Input the equipment's 4-digit remote control code (p. 43-45) Operating Peripheral Equipment Using Timer Advanced 5 ■...equipment has multiple codes Change the code with above , change the code and test When the correct code is input or it takes more than 30 seconds to the TV and Power Off the external equipment 2 + 3 4 Press both buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds....
...the equipment with the equipment selection button •The selected button remains lit (other manufacturers' equipment using this TV's remote control. 1 Connect the external equipment to register. Input the equipment's 4-digit remote control code (p. 43-45) Operating Peripheral Equipment Using Timer Advanced 5 ■...equipment has multiple codes Change the code with above , change the code and test When the correct code is input or it takes more than 30 seconds to the TV and Power Off the external equipment 2 + 3 4 Press both buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds....
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...Audio cable or ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box • Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a terminal specified in "Monitor out" (p. 36) cannot be output from •"DIGITAL ...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 camcorder images Camcorder VCR DVD Player AUDIO COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 R L INPUT...
...Audio cable or ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box • Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a terminal specified in "Monitor out" (p. 36) cannot be output from •"DIGITAL ...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 camcorder images Camcorder VCR DVD Player AUDIO COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 R L INPUT...