Panasonic TC-32LE70, TC-26LE70 User Manual

TV DE LCD DE 26”/32” DIAGONAL

Quick Start Guide

(See page 6)

Guía de inicio rápido

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Operating Instructions

26”/32” DIAGONAL LCD TV

Manual de instrucciones

Model No.

Número de modelo

TC-26LE70 TC-32LE70

For assistance (U.S.A.), please call:

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call:

787-750-4300

or visit us at www.panasonic.com

For assistance (Canada), please call:

1-800-561-5505

or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU.), llame al: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Para solicitar ayuda (Puerto Rico), llame al: 787-750-4300

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com

English

Español

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro. Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.

TQB2AA0831

Turn your own living room into a movie theater!

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks

or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

HDAVI

Control™

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

EZ Sync™

EZ Sync™ is a trademark of

Matsushita Electric Industrial

Co., Ltd.

Contents

Enjoy rich multimedia

Amplifier Home theater system

VCR DVD player

DVD recorder

Camcorder

Set Top Box

Please read before using the unit

Safety Precautions ·······································4

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Quick Start Guide

Accessories/Optional Accessory

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Before Connection ························ 8

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Basic Connection ·························· 9

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Identifying Controls ····················15

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First Time Setup ··························16

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Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Watching TV ···············································18

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Watching Videos and DVDs ·······················20

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Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions

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(picture, sound quality, etc.) ·······················22 EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM” ·····················26

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Lock ···························································28

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Editing and Setting Channels ····················30

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Input Labels/Monitor out/Closed Caption

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Using Timer ················································34

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Recommended A V Connections ················36

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Quick Start

Guide

Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

FAQs, etc.

Ratings List for Lock ··································38

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Technical Information ·································39

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Maintenance ··············································41

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FAQ ····························································42

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Specifications ·············································44

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Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) ·····················45

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Customer Services Directory (for U. S. A.)

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Limited Warranty (for Canada) ···················47

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Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Note to CATV System Installer

This reminder is provided to direct the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Secure Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation of the LCD TV and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. There should be at least 10 cm of space from these openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing the LCD TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This LCD TV should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

Important Safety Instructions

to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15) Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your television dealer or local power company.

16) Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD TV.

17) Never push objects of any kind into this LCD TV through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the LCD TV.

18) If an outside antenna is connected to the tele vi sion equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charg es. In the U.S. Section 810-21 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and re quire ments for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER (NEC) NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

19) An outside antenna system should not be lo cat ed in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light, power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

20) Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the LCD TV. c. If the LCD TV has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the LCD TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the LCD

TV to normal operation. e. If the LCD TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the LCD TV exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

21) When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer

that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22) WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,

MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. DO NOT PLACE LIQUID CONTAINERS (FLOWER VASES, CUPS, COSMETICS, ETC.) ABOVE THE SET (INCLUDING ON SHELVES ABOVE, ETC.).

23) WARNING: SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. KEEP SMALL

PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC BAGS/SHEETS TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING PLAYED WITH BY YOUNG CHILDREN, CREATING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF SUFFOCATION.

24) CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET

UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EX PO SURE.

25) CAUTION: USE WITH OTHER STAND MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY.

26) CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME

OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

27) CAUTION: This LCD TV is for use only with the following optional accessory. Use with any other type of optional

accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.

(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)

• Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical): TY-WK32LR2W Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.

NOTE: This equipment is designed to operate in North America and other countries where the broadcasting system and AC

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house current are exactly the same as in North America.

This product utilizes tin-lead solder and has a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or re cy cling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a TV Broadcast Receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause or receive interference, which can be determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the TV antenna. Increase the separation between TV and other equipment. Connect TV into separate outlet from other equipment. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Location

Accessories/Optional Accessory

Check you have all the items shown.

Accessories

Remote Control

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Transmitter

N2QAYB000103

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Product Registration Card

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(U.S.A.)

Open

Batteries for the Remote

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Control Transmitter

AA Battery

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Customer Care Plan Card

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(U.S.A.)

Installing remote’s batteries

(2)

1 2

HDMI Cable

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Operating Instructions

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Notice sheet (Demo mode)

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Warranty Card (Mexico)

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Quick Setup Guide

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(For viewing HD programming)

Hook

Note the correct polarity (+ or -).

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control unit.

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Do not mix old and new batteries.

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Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).

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Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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Do not burn or break batteries.

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Place the TV at a comfortable distance for viewing. Avoid placing it where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent an internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture.

Optional accessory (When installing on the wall)

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual.

Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)

TY-WK32LR2W

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Before mounting the TV on the wall, you must remove the TV-Stand from the TV. Follow the steps below:

Quick Start

Guide

1 2

Disconnect all the cables from the TV.

Remove the TV-Stand.

Remove four screws

Pull out the TV-Stand

Foam mat or thick soft cloth

Accessories/Optional Accessory

WARNING

Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer.

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Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount will void your unit’s warranty.

Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.

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Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage.

Do not mount this LCD Television directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights, floodlights, or halogen lights)

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which typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts.

Reference of connection

Before Connection

Connected Equipment Introduction (Signal source)

Watching TV

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VHF/UHF Antenna

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NTSC (National Television System Committee):

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Conventional broadcasting

ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):

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Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV),

standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television.

Cable Box/Cable

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• You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable box. The connection can be

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done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable.

Recording/playing back with DVD recorder or VCR

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DVD Recorder

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This source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal. Connection can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. VCR

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Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable.

VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/

DVD Recorder

Cable

VCR

Watching Satellite

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You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to

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high-definition satellite source. Connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable.

Satellite Antenna

Enjoying Home theater and DVD recorder with

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HDMI connection

Home theater and DVD Recorder

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HDMI connection enables you to enjoy higher quality audio and video with

a single cable.

Note

If your Panasonic DVD Recorder is compatible with EZ Sync (HDAVI control 2), you can operate your Panasonic

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DVD Recorder with this TV’s remote control (p. 21 EZ SyncTM). All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV.

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For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals of the equipment.

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Antenna terminal

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Pin terminals

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HDMI terminal

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Satellite

Receiver

DVD RecorderHome Theater

Firmly tighten by hand.

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greenbluered

green

Match colors of plugs and terminals.

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Insert firmly.

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Insert firmly.

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To connect antenna terminals

Basic Connection

Example 1

Back of the TV

Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV

AC 120 - 127 V

60 Hz

Power Cord (Connect after all the other connections.)

Cable TV

VHF/UHF Antenna

Quick Start

Guide

Basic Connection (Antenna + TV)

Before Connection

AV IN

This slot is for services by the Panasonic dealer.

If using Cable Box

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Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4.

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SERVICE ONL Y

Antenna

terminal

ANT

(If no Cable Box)

ANT OUT ANT IN

Cable Box

Note

For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com

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www.panasonic.ca

To connect antenna terminals

Basic Connection (Continued)

Example 2

Back of the TV

Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback)

DVD Recorder

VCR

VHF/UHF Antenna

AC 120 - 127 V

60 Hz

Power Cord

VHF/UHF Antenna

To use S VIDEO terminals (next page)

To use OUTPUT terminals (p. 36, 37)

To use COMPOSITE terminals (next page)

To use COMPONENT terminals (next page)

To use HDMI terminals (next page)

AV IN

Antenna

terminal

ANT

ANT OUT ANT IN

DVD Recorder or VCR

(with TV tuner)

High-Definition

Standard-Definition

To use HDMI terminals

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AV IN

Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality

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sound.

To use COMPONENT terminals

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white red

white

red

white

red

HDMI AV OUT

AUDIO OUT

DVD Recorder

Quick Start

Guide

Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below)

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To use COMPOSITE terminals

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To use S VIDEO terminals

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green

blue

red

yellow

white

red

white

red

green

blue

red

yellow

white

red

white

red

green

blue

red

yellow

white

red

white

red

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

COMPOSITE OUT

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

DVD Recorder

VCR

DVD Recorder

VCR

Basic Connection

(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)

The S Video input will override the composite

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video signal when S Video cable is connected. Connect either S Video or Video cable.

Note

Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording.

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When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR. Video

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signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the other TV monitor.

Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable

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you to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite terminals.

To connect antenna terminals

Connecting TV and DVD recorder (VCR)

Basic Connection (Continued)

Example 3

Back of the TV

Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver

DVD Recorder

VCR

Satellite

Receiver

AC 120 - 127 V

60 Hz

VHF/UHF Antenna

Power Cord

To use S VIDEO terminals (p. 11)

To use COMPOSITE terminals (p. 11)

To use COMPONENT terminals (p. 11)

To use HDMI terminals (p. 11)

AV IN

(with TV tuner)

Antenna terminal

ANT

ANT OUT ANT IN

Satellite ReceiverDVD Recorder or VCR

ANT IN

Connect in the same way as on p. 11.

To connect DVD recorder

and satellite receiver

To connect VCR and

satellite receiver

To use HDMI terminals

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HDMI AV IN

DVD Recorder

Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality

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sound.

To use COMPONENT terminals

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AUDIO IN

DVD Recorder

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Satellite Receiver may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below)

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white

red

green

blue

red

white

red

green

blue

red

white

red

green

blue

red

white

red

green

blue

red

HDMI AV OUT

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Satellite

Receiver

Satellite

Receiver

Quick Start

Guide

Basic Connection

(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite receiver)

To use COMPOSITE terminals

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VCR

To use S VIDEO terminals

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VCR

The S Video input will override the composite

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video signal when S Video cable is connected. Connect either S Video or Video cable.

COMPOSITE IN

S VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

yellow

white

red

white

red

yellow

white

red

white

red

yellow

COMPOSITE

white

red

white

red

OUT

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

white

red

white

red

Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable

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you to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite terminals.

Satellite

Receiver

Satellite

Receiver

To connect HDMI terminals

Basic Connection (Continued)

Example 4

Back of the TV

Home theater

(DIGITAL AUDIO IN)

When listening to TV audio

[ATSC only]

Connecting Home Theater and DVD recorder

Home Theater

AV IN

1 2

It is recommended that you use

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Panasonic’s HDMI cable. (P.26) When Using the COMPONENT

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VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT terminal, refer to p.13 “To use COMPONENT terminals” or “To use S VIDEO terminals”. If you connect RAM theater or Player

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theater with HDMI cable, use audio cable instead of the optical digital audio cable. (see p.37)

Note

DVD Recorder

DIGITAL AUDIO IN

HDMI AV OUT

HDMI AV IN

HDMI AV OUT

Home Theater (AV amp)

DVD Recorder

SUB

Identifying Controls

POWER button Volume up/down

DEMO

Switches TV/VIDEO

Demonstrates picture quality in vivid mode. (Press any key to cancel the demo.)

Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set.

Power indicator (on: red, off: no light)

Note

The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.

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EZ Sync menu (p. 21, 26-27)

Switches TV to On or Standby

Changes the input mode (p. 20)

Displays Sub Menu (p. 18, 24)

SUB

Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 18)

Displays Main Menu (p. 22) Exits menus

Selects/OK/Change

Returns to previous menu

Menu navigations

Selects channels in sequence

Quick Start

Guide

Identifying Controls

Basic Connection (TV + Home Theater + DVD Recorder)

Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for example p. 30)

Channel up/down

Changes aspect ratio (p. 19) Operates the Favorite channel list

function. (p. 19)

Switches to previously viewed channel and input modes.

Volume up/down

Displays or removes the channel banner (p. 18)

Sound mute On/Off Numeric keypad to select any

channel (p. 18) or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus. (p. 20, 21, 28, 30)

Direct channel access for DTV and DBS (p. 18)

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