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...Amplifier Home theater system VCR DVD player DVD recorder Set Top Box Contents Please read before using the unit ••Safety Precautions 4 Notes 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ··· 6 To Prevent TV from falling over ··· 8 ... Connection 11 Identifying Controls 17 First Time Setup 18 Enjoy your TV! A.)···· 51 Limited Warranty (for U. Ratings List for Lock 42 Technical Information 43 Maintenance 46 Specifications 47 FAQ 48 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A 50 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 52 3
...Amplifier Home theater system VCR DVD player DVD recorder Set Top Box Contents Please read before using the unit ••Safety Precautions 4 Notes 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ··· 6 To Prevent TV from falling over ··· 8 ... Connection 11 Identifying Controls 17 First Time Setup 18 Enjoy your TV! A.)···· 51 Limited Warranty (for U. Ratings List for Lock 42 Technical Information 43 Maintenance 46 Specifications 47 FAQ 48 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A 50 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 52 3
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...The exclamation point within a triangle is no guarantee that parts inside . Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on , the user is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Install in the papers with the appliance. ... 15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord ...
...The exclamation point within a triangle is no guarantee that parts inside . Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on , the user is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. Install in the papers with the appliance. ... 15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord ...
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... an Authorized Service Center. which , in fire or electric shock. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up dust on the plasma screen ("Image retention"). accessories. Use with its cables attached might damage the insulation and cause fire. Doing so ... ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up onto the television or use it repaired at an Authorized Service Center. DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, TV, unplug the power cord immediately. cause fire or damage to the Plasma TV. (All of the following optional Do ...
... an Authorized Service Center. which , in fire or electric shock. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up dust on the plasma screen ("Image retention"). accessories. Use with its cables attached might damage the insulation and cause fire. Doing so ... ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up onto the television or use it repaired at an Authorized Service Center. DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, TV, unplug the power cord immediately. cause fire or damage to the Plasma TV. (All of the following optional Do ...
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Align the stamped marks. ■Set-up , make sure that all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. •Use the accessory fall over and ... disassemble or modify the pedestal. If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal injury may fall -prevention brackets to secure the TV. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. •During set-up •Carry out work on a ...
Align the stamped marks. ■Set-up , make sure that all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. •Use the accessory fall over and ... disassemble or modify the pedestal. If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal injury may fall -prevention brackets to secure the TV. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. •During set-up •Carry out work on a ...
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Quick Start Guide Basic Connection Example 1 TV Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV To connect antenna terminals AC 120 V 60Hz VHF/UHF Antenna ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV IN 2 S VIDEO HDMI 1 VIDEO AUDIO IN ... Antenna terminal ANTENNA Cable In Cable TV or (If no Cable Box) or Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Before Connection ANT OUT ANT IN ••If using Cable Box Set the TV channel to disconnect the power cord plug at : www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 For additional assistance, visit...
Quick Start Guide Basic Connection Example 1 TV Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV To connect antenna terminals AC 120 V 60Hz VHF/UHF Antenna ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV IN 2 S VIDEO HDMI 1 VIDEO AUDIO IN ... Antenna terminal ANTENNA Cable In Cable TV or (If no Cable Box) or Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Before Connection ANT OUT ANT IN ••If using Cable Box Set the TV channel to disconnect the power cord plug at : www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 For additional assistance, visit...
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... Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together •(could cause distorted image). If you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. (P. 30) • When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT... hole Cable clamper To remove Snaps To attach Band To fasten To loosen Insert To bundle Set hooks 16 Keep pushing both side snaps To loosen Keep pushing knob the knob tab Insert Accessories...amp) AUDIO IN Home theater Home theater (HDMI AV OUT) (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) (When listening to TV audio) [ATSC only] DVD Recorder HDMI AV OUT Note It is recommended that you connect RAM theater ...
... Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together •(could cause distorted image). If you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. (P. 30) • When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT... hole Cable clamper To remove Snaps To attach Band To fasten To loosen Insert To bundle Set hooks 16 Keep pushing both side snaps To loosen Keep pushing knob the knob tab Insert Accessories...amp) AUDIO IN Home theater Home theater (HDMI AV OUT) (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) (When listening to TV audio) [ATSC only] DVD Recorder HDMI AV OUT Note It is recommended that you connect RAM theater ...
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...(p. 26) Changes the input mode (p. 24) SUB MENU Displays Sub Menu (p. 20, 28) Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for TV viewing (p. 20) Exits menus Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up/down Changes aspect ratio (p. 21) Operates the Favorite channel list function... (p. 20) 17 Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Note •The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection Switches TV/VIDEO Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Swing up /down Displays or removes the channel...
...(p. 26) Changes the input mode (p. 24) SUB MENU Displays Sub Menu (p. 20, 28) Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for TV viewing (p. 20) Exits menus Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up/down Changes aspect ratio (p. 21) Operates the Favorite channel list function... (p. 20) 17 Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Note •The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection Switches TV/VIDEO Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Swing up /down Displays or removes the channel...
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...: Select the month Day: Select the day Hour: Adjust the hour Minute: Adjust the minute next select set to previous screen. 18 First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when...
...: Select the month Day: Select the day Hour: Adjust the hour Minute: Adjust the minute next select set to previous screen. 18 First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when...
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...First time setup Language Clock Auto program Picture (Refer to view more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set select ANT in Cable Auto next select set . All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital ...Clock Auto program Picture Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Select "Auto" Program channel ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna next select Quick Start Guide First Time Setup ■Press to exit from menu screen Note •About broadcasting systems ...
...First time setup Language Clock Auto program Picture (Refer to view more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set select ANT in Cable Auto next select set . All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital ...Clock Auto program Picture Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Select "Auto" Program channel ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna next select Quick Start Guide First Time Setup ■Press to exit from menu screen Note •About broadcasting systems ...
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... functions. example: CH15-1: - ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Selects Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) •Digital mode Press SAP 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 ...
... functions. example: CH15-1: - ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Selects Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) •Digital mode Press SAP 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 ...
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... antenna. (p. 19, 35) The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is highlighted. •To change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit). Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the NUMBER Set favorite 1/3 buttons (1-9 and 0) to select a 1 26-1 - - - Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 - - 2 3 4 2 select Press ▲▼ or...
... antenna. (p. 19, 35) The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is highlighted. •To change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit). Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the NUMBER Set favorite 1/3 buttons (1-9 and 0) to select a 1 26-1 - - - Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 - - 2 3 4 2 select Press ▲▼ or...
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... can view high-definition art and photography purchased on your computer that can be longer than the number of seconds set how many seconds each image is displayed. 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 set . To stop in mid-cycle Press ■To adjust picture When MENU...
... can view high-definition art and photography purchased on your computer that can be longer than the number of seconds set how many seconds each image is displayed. 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 set . To stop in mid-cycle Press ■To adjust picture When MENU...
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...Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. Color mgmt. 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 the functions that can be set (varies according to the previous screen 4 Adjust or select ...
...Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. Color mgmt. 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 the functions that can be set (varies according to the previous screen 4 Adjust or select ...
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...and cool colors (blue) (Cool/Normal/Warm) On: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off) Color temp. regular TV (NTSC) is "ZOOM" (p. 43) Zoom adjust Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Treble 0 Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Reduces ..., the Audio menu and Setup menu give a fewer options. Bass + 4 Increases or decreases the treble response. for "Other adjust" (Set/No) Normal Set Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 45) Picture mode Vivid Adjusts color, brightness, etc. Valid only for external input signals....
...and cool colors (blue) (Cool/Normal/Warm) On: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off) Color temp. regular TV (NTSC) is "ZOOM" (p. 43) Zoom adjust Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Treble 0 Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Reduces ..., the Audio menu and Setup menu give a fewer options. Bass + 4 Increases or decreases the treble response. for "Other adjust" (Set/No) Normal Set Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 45) Picture mode Vivid Adjusts color, brightness, etc. Valid only for external input signals....
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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...
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...
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...when no operation of remote or front panel key continues more than 3 hours. (No/Set) Note Not in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD Mode", or Digital channel. Displays TV version and software license. How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.)... howling and image oscillation, stops output 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...
...when no operation of remote or front panel key continues more than 3 hours. (No/Set) Note Not in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD Mode", or Digital channel. Displays TV version and software license. How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.)... howling and image oscillation, stops output 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...
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... enables the following operation: EZ Sync Control only with Panasonic products which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is used, set to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, RAM theater,...Set ■Press to return to interface automatically. EZ Sync "HDAVI Control", based on link, Power off link Default speakers One-touch theater playback This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Input This TV supports "HDAVI Control 2" function. EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic...
... enables the following operation: EZ Sync Control only with Panasonic products which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is used, set to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, RAM theater,...Set ■Press to return to interface automatically. EZ Sync "HDAVI Control", based on link, Power off link Default speakers One-touch theater playback This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Input This TV supports "HDAVI Control 2" function. EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic...
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... is muted on the remote control for audio output. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is the default setting. Continue using the DIGA operation, the TV's input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed. TV power switches On, and the playback screen is pressed on the...
... is muted on the remote control for audio output. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is the default setting. Continue using the DIGA operation, the TV's input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed. TV power switches On, and the playback screen is pressed on the...
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... item Lock Mode Custom Channel Off 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...8226;When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that allows you to view the channel if you display the Lock menu. set • select All: of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching ...
... item Lock Mode Custom Channel Off 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...8226;When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that allows you to view the channel if you display the Lock menu. set • select All: of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching ...
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... channels Lock Game lock Program lock Change password Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs. select set On: Locks Off: Unlocks Select the rating to be locked select Select "Mode" and set to "On". Off MPAA: U.S movie ratings U.S.TV: U.S TV program ratings C.E.L.R.: Canadian English ratings C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings Example of "MPAA" (U.S movie ratings) NR No...
... channels Lock Game lock Program lock Change password Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs. select set On: Locks Off: Unlocks Select the rating to be locked select Select "Mode" and set to "On". Off MPAA: U.S movie ratings U.S.TV: U.S TV program ratings C.E.L.R.: Canadian English ratings C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings Example of "MPAA" (U.S movie ratings) NR No...