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...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 Recommended AV ... Basic Features •••Watching TV 20 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 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...
...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 Recommended AV ... Basic Features •••Watching TV 20 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 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...
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...unit only. Install your infrared sensor in upright position! Notes ■Do not display a still picture for any modifications to install and remove the TV. cause fire or damage to the Plasma TV. (All of the following optional Do not cover the ventilation holes. Transport only in a place... dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up onto the television or use of injury. When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, not the cable. CHILDREN, ...
...unit only. Install your infrared sensor in upright position! Notes ■Do not display a still picture for any modifications to install and remove the TV. cause fire or damage to the Plasma TV. (All of the following optional Do not cover the ventilation holes. Transport only in a place... dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up onto the television or use of injury. When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, not the cable. CHILDREN, ...
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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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...Auto channel setup Select "Auto program" First time setup Language 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 ... (NTSC): traditional TV programming Digital (ATSC): new programming that allows you to p. 26) 19 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:...
...Auto channel setup Select "Auto program" First time setup Language 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 ... (NTSC): traditional TV programming Digital (ATSC): new programming that allows you to p. 26) 19 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:...
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... 2 Select a channel number up or down ■ To directly input the digital channel number - Watching TV Connect the TV 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. example: CH15-1: - ... when receiving a digital channel. 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
... 2 Select a channel number up or down ■ To directly input the digital channel number - Watching TV Connect the TV 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. example: CH15-1: - ... when receiving a digital channel. 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
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... On Disp. time Repeat You can be longer than the number of seconds set how many seconds each image is displayed. To stop in mid-cycle Press ■To adjust picture When MENU is pressed, the "JPEG menu" is displayed in slide show Repeat...imagery and images for display on or downloaded to your television. 23 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 ...
... On Disp. time Repeat You can be longer than the number of seconds set how many seconds each image is displayed. To stop in mid-cycle Press ■To adjust picture When MENU is pressed, the "JPEG menu" is displayed in slide show Repeat...imagery and images for display on or downloaded to your television. 23 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 ...
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..., Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. 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 •...
..., Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. 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 •...
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for each picture mode to factory default settings. (Set/No) Normal Set Increases or decreases the bass response. Cool Color mgmt. regular TV (NTSC) is "ZOOM" (p. 43) Zoom adjust Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Valid only for "Other adjust" (Set/No) Normal Set Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 45) Picture mode Vivid Adjusts color, brightness, etc. Leave it...
for each picture mode to factory default settings. (Set/No) Normal Set Increases or decreases the bass response. Cool Color mgmt. regular TV (NTSC) is "ZOOM" (p. 43) Zoom adjust Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Valid only for "Other adjust" (Set/No) Normal Set Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 45) Picture mode Vivid Adjusts color, brightness, etc. Leave it...
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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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... display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off. Displays TV version and software license. 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 (Favorite/All) Favorite: Only channels registered...
... display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off. Displays TV version and software license. 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 (Favorite/All) Favorite: Only channels registered...
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...ft/5.0 m) 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu select SUB MENU EZ Sync Picture next 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 exit from menu screen Select "EZ ...Set select Power on the control functions provided by HDMI which have developed and added. The equipment with "HDAVI Control" function enables the following operation: EZ Sync Control only with TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") (p. 31). EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic...
...ft/5.0 m) 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu select SUB MENU EZ Sync Picture next 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 exit from menu screen Select "EZ ...Set select Power on the control functions provided by HDMI which have developed and added. The equipment with "HDAVI Control" function enables the following operation: EZ Sync Control only with TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") (p. 31). EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic...
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... asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. Custom: Locks specified inputs of "Channel", "Game" and • "Program". set • select All: of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.... 1 Display menu 2 Select "Lock" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next You will grey out unless "Custom" is the first time to enter the password, enter the ...
... asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. Custom: Locks specified inputs of "Channel", "Game" and • "Program". set • select All: of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.... 1 Display menu 2 Select "Lock" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next You will grey out unless "Custom" is the first time to enter the password, enter the ...
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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 ■Press to exit from menu screen 4 Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock ...Program channel External devices CC Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter next select 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 ...
... 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 ■Press to exit from menu screen 4 Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock ...Program channel External devices CC Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter next select 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 ...
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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 Input labels Display labels of external devices Monitor out Stop output the picture and audio 3 ■Press to exit from menu screen 4 Select "External devices" or "CC" Setup 1/2 next Surf mode All Language select Clock Program channel External devices CC (External devices) Select "Input Labels" or "Monitor out" External devices Input labels Monitor out next select 5 Set 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 Input labels Display labels of external devices Monitor out Stop output the picture and audio 3 ■Press to exit from menu screen 4 Select "External devices" or "CC" Setup 1/2 next Surf mode All Language select Clock Program channel External devices CC (External devices) Select "Input Labels" or "Monitor out" External devices Input labels Monitor out next select 5 Set CC Display Closed Caption 36
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...] HDMI 1 3 * If "SKIP" is selected, the TV/VIDEO HDMI 2 4 button press will skip its input. Mode Analog CC1-4: T1-4: Digital Select "On" (when not using, select "Off"). (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of "Monitor out" setting. From the output terminals, no video signals...
...] HDMI 1 3 * If "SKIP" is selected, the TV/VIDEO HDMI 2 4 button press will skip its input. Mode Analog CC1-4: T1-4: Digital Select "On" (when not using, select "Off"). (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of "Monitor out" setting. From the output terminals, no video signals...
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Using Timer ••The TV can be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 18) The "Sleep" timer and "On / Off timer" will not function if "Auto power on" (p. 29) is set. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Timer" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card next select 3 Select the ...timer to the previous screen ~ Sleep Timer 1 Timer 5 Turns Off automatically Turns On/Off automatically (5 timers can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. The Clock must be set Timer Sleep Timer 1...
Using Timer ••The TV can be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 18) The "Sleep" timer and "On / Off timer" will not function if "Auto power on" (p. 29) is set. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Timer" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card next select 3 Select the ...timer to the previous screen ~ Sleep Timer 1 Timer 5 Turns Off automatically Turns On/Off automatically (5 timers can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. The Clock must be set Timer Sleep Timer 1...
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...our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to be output through speakers OPTICAL IN Optical digital audio cable B HDMI-DVI Conversion cable + 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 obtained. For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca Front of the TV Back of equipment and the specifications (p. 47). However, audio output can be obtained from "PROG OUT" terminals. When receiving digital...
...our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to be output through speakers OPTICAL IN Optical digital audio cable B HDMI-DVI Conversion cable + 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 obtained. For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca Front of the TV Back of equipment and the specifications (p. 47). However, audio output can be obtained from "PROG OUT" terminals. When receiving digital...
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... side bar may occur from each unit will overlap. If analog connected equipment is used for input, CC should be set On/Off on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from displaying it for a long time.) • ZOOM Note ZOOM •480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p...in "ZOOM". Select "Zoom adjust" on either the connected equipment or the TV. Standard The side edges of the TV will also be set On on the connected equipment. If digital connected equipment is set On on the "Picture" menu. (p. 26-27) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical ...
... side bar may occur from each unit will overlap. If analog connected equipment is used for input, CC should be set On/Off on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from displaying it for a long time.) • ZOOM Note ZOOM •480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p...in "ZOOM". Select "Zoom adjust" on either the connected equipment or the TV. Standard The side edges of the TV will also be set On on the connected equipment. If digital connected equipment is set On on the "Picture" menu. (p. 26-27) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical ...
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... 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... screen. • If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be used , connect the ...with a non-compression standard. EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM" HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 30) This function may not work... can be operated by connecting the TV unit and the devices. COMPONENT * * * * HDMI * * * * * * Side Bar Do not display a picture in Standby mode. • Image...
... 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... screen. • If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be used , connect the ...with a non-compression standard. EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM" HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 30) This function may not work... can be operated by connecting the TV unit and the devices. COMPONENT * * * * HDMI * * * * * * Side Bar Do not display a picture in Standby mode. • Image...
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...luminescent spot can be missing in plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) •Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). Is "Speaker output" set to "Off"? (p. 26) Change "SAP" settings. (p. 20) Check "HDMI 1 in" or "HDMI 2 in" settings. (p. 26) Set "SAP" setting to "Stereo" or "Mono."...8226;•Check the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. Screen No image can occasionally be displayed •Check Picture menu (p. 26) Only spots are displayed instead of the TV). Is the TV unit turned On? Check Picture menu (p. 26) and volume...
...luminescent spot can be missing in plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) •Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). Is "Speaker output" set to "Off"? (p. 26) Change "SAP" settings. (p. 20) Check "HDMI 1 in" or "HDMI 2 in" settings. (p. 26) Set "SAP" setting to "Stereo" or "Mono."...8226;•Check the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. Screen No image can occasionally be displayed •Check Picture menu (p. 26) Only spots are displayed instead of the TV). Is the TV unit turned On? Check Picture menu (p. 26) and volume...