Panasonic tc-32lx700 Operation Manual

Quick Start Guide

(See page 6)

Guía de inicio rápido

(vea la página 6)

Operating Instructions

32” DIAGONAL LCD TV

Manual de instrucciones

TV DE LCD DE 32” DIAGONAL

Model No.

Número de modelo

TC-32LX700

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.

HD3D Sound

ViV

A

TQB2AA0781

Turn your own living room into a movie theater!

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

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SDHC Logo is a trademark.

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

or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer Logo are

trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc.

A

HD3D Sound

Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the

following US patents: 5510752, 5736897.

BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE

ViV

Sound, Inc.

Contents

Enjoy rich multimedia

Amplifier
Home theater
system

SD memory card

VCR DVD player

DVD recorder Set Top Box

Camcorder

Please read before using the unit

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

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Quick Start Guide

Accessories/Optional Accessory

•

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

··· 6

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Enjoy your TV !

Basic Features

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

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Viewing from SD Card ·······························20

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Watching Videos and DVDs ·······················22

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Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions

•

(picture, sound quality, etc.) ·······················24
EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM” ·····················28

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Lock ···························································30

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Editing and Setting Channels ····················32

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Input Labels/Monitor out/Closed Caption

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Using Timer ················································36

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Operating Peripheral Equipment ···············37

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Recommended A V Connections ················38

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·······34

Quick Start

Guide

Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.

EZ Sync™

EZ Sync™ is a trademark of

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

HDAVI Control™

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

DOLBY and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

FAQs, etc.

Remote Control Operation/Code List ·········40

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Ratings List for Lock ··································44

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Technical Information ·································45

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Maintenance ··············································48

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Specifications ·············································49

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FAQ ····························································50

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Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) ·····················52

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

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Limited Warranty (for Canada) ···················54

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····53

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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

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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.

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Location

Accessories/Optional Accessory

Check you have all the items shown.

Accessories

Remote Control

□

Transmitter

N2QAYB000100

•

Open

Batteries for the Remote

□

Control Transmitter

AA Battery

•

Installing remote’s batteries

(2)

1 2

Hook

Operating Instructions

□

Product Registration Card

□

(U.S.A.)
Customer Care Plan Card

□

(U.S.A.)
Notice sheet (Demo mode)

□

Warranty Card (Mexico)

□

Close

Note the correct polarity (+ or -).

Caution

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

•

Do not mix old and new batteries.

•

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

•

Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

•

Do not burn or break batteries.

•

Make a note of the remote control codes before changing batteries in case the codes are reset. (p. 41-43)

•

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.

How to use the TV-stand

■

Adjust the stand to your desired angle.
The stand angle can be rotated 15 ° to the right / left.

(View from Above)

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15 15

LCD panel side

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.

A

Remove four screws

B

Pull out the TV-Stand

Foam mat or thick
soft cloth

Accessories/Optional Accessory

A

B

WARNING

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

•

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.

•

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)

•

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

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Reference of connection

Before Connection

Connected Equipment Introduction (Signal source)

Watching TV

■

VHF/UHF Antenna

•

NTSC (National Television System Committee):

•

Conventional broadcasting

ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):

•

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

•

• 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

•

done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable.

Recording/playing back with DVD recorder or VCR

■

DVD Recorder

•

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

•

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

VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/

DVD Recorder

or

Cable

or

VCR

Watching Satellite

■

You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to

•

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

■

HDMI connection

Home theater and DVD Recorder

•

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

•

DVD Recorder with this TV’s remote control (p. 23 EZ SyncTM).

All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV.

•

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

•

Antenna terminal

■

Pin terminals

■

HDMI terminal

■

Satellite

Receiver

DVD RecorderHome Theater

8

Firmly tighten by hand.

•

greenbluered

green

Match colors of plugs and terminals.

•

Insert firmly.

•

Insert firmly.

•

To connect antenna terminals

Basic Connection

Example 1

TV

Back of the TV

Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV

AC 110 - 127 V

60Hz

Power Cord
(Connect after all the
other connections.)

Cable TV

VHF/UHF Antenna

or

Quick Start

Guide

Basic Connection (Antenna + TV)

Before Connection

AV IN

12

If using Cable Box

•

Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4.

•

Antenna

terminal

ANT

(If no Cable Box)

or

ANT OUT ANT IN

Cable Box

Note

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

•

www.panasonic.ca

9

To connect antenna terminals

Basic Connection (Continued)

Example 2

TV

Back of the TV

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

DVD

Recorder
or

VCR

VHF/UHF Antenna

AC 110 - 127 V

60Hz

Power Cord

VHF/UHF Antenna

10

To use S VIDEO terminals
(next page)

To use OUTPUT terminals
(p. 38, 39)

To use COMPOSITE terminals
(next page)

To use COMPONENT terminals
(next page)

To use HDMI
terminals
(next page)

AV IN

12

Antenna

terminal

ANT

ANT OUT ANT IN

DVD Recorder or VCR

(with TV tuner)

High-Definition

Standard-Definition

To use HDMI terminals

■

AV IN

12

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

•

sound.

To use COMPONENT terminals

■

white
red

white

red

L

white

R

red

HDMI
AV OUT

DVD Recorder

COMPONENT
AUDIO
OUT

Quick Start

Guide

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

•

To use COMPOSITE terminals

■

To use S VIDEO terminals

■

green

blue

red

yellow

white

red

white

red

green

blue

red

yellow

white

red

white

red

green

blue

red

yellow

white

red

white

red

Y

P

B

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

PR

L

COMPOSITE
OUT

R

S VIDEO
OUT

L

AUDIO

R

OUT

DVD Recorder

DVD Recorder

or

VCR

DVD Recorder

or

VCR

Basic Connection

(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)

The S Video input will override the composite

•

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.

•

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

•

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

•

you to enjoy greater picture quality than using
Composite terminals.

11

To connect antenna terminals

Connecting TV and DVD recorder (VCR)

Basic Connection (Continued)

Example 3

TV

Back of the TV

Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver

DVD
Recorder
or VCR

Satellite

Receiver

AC 110 - 127 V

60Hz

VHF/UHF Antenna

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

12

(with TV tuner)

Antenna
terminal

ANT

ANT OUT ANT IN

Satellite ReceiverDVD Recorder or VCR

ANT IN

12

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

■

HDMI
AV IN

DVD Recorder

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

•

sound.

To use COMPONENT terminals

■

L

COMPONENT
AUDIO
IN

DVD Recorder

COMPONENT
VIDEO IN

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

•

white

R

red

Y

green

PB

blue

R

P

red

white

red

green

blue

red

white

red

green

blue

red

L

white

R

red

Y

green

P

blue

PR

red

HDMI
AV OUT

COMPONENT
AUDIO
OUT

B

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

Satellite

Receiver

Satellite

Receiver

Quick Start

Guide

Basic Connection

(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite receiver)

To use COMPOSITE terminals

■

VCR

To use S VIDEO terminals

■

VCR

The S Video input will override the composite

•

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

COMPOSITE
IN

S VIDEO
IN

AUDIO
IN

yellow

L

white

R

red

L

white

R

red

yellow

white

red

white

red

yellow

yellow

L

COMPOSITE

white

red

white

red

OUT

R

S VIDEO
OUT

L

AUDIO
OUT

R

white

red

white

red

Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable

•

you to enjoy greater picture quality than using
Composite terminals.

Satellite

Receiver

Satellite

Receiver

13

To connect HDMI terminals

Basic Connection (Continued)

Example 4

TV

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

12

or

It is recommended that you use

•

Panasonic’s HDMI cable. (P.28)

Home theater

(HDMI AV OUT)

When Using the COMPONENT

•

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 theater with HDMI cable, use
audio cable instead of the optical
digital audio cable. (see p.39)

Note

DVD recorder

DIGITAL
AUDIO IN

HDMI
AV OUT

HDMI
AV IN

HDMI
AV OUT

Home Theater
(AV amp)

DVD Recorder

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-

SUB

MENU

-

Identifying Controls

POWER button
Volume up/down

DEMO

Switches TV/VIDEO

Demonstrates picture quality in 120Hz signal reception
(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.

•

Switches TV to On or Standby
Viewing from SD Card (p. 20-21)
The equipment selection button (p. 22)

Changes the input mode (p. 22)

Displays Sub Menu (p. 18, 26)
Colored buttons

(used for various functions)
(for example p. 20, 32)

Channel up/down

SUB

MENU

EZ Sync menu (p. 23, 28-29)
Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing

(p. 18)
Displays Main Menu (p. 24)
Exits menus

Selects/OK/Change
Returns to previous menu

Volume up/down

Menu navigations

Selects channels
in sequence

Quick Start

Guide

Identifying Controls

Basic Connection

Changes aspect ratio (p. 19)

Operates the Favorite channel list
function. (p. 19)

Switches to previously viewed channel
and input modes.

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. 22, 23, 30, 32, 37)

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

External equipment operations
(VCRs, DVDs, etc.) (p. 22)

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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 “Auto power on” (p. 26-27) is set to “No”.

or

1

2

Turn the TV On with the POWER button

or

(TV) (Remote)

Select your language

First time setup

Language

Clock
Auto program
Picture

Language

Language

English Español Français

English

Go back to previous screen.

next

select

Press to exit from

■

menu screen

Press to return to

■

previous screen

Note

To change setting

•

(Language/Clock/Auto
program/Picture) later,
go to Menu screen
(p. 24, 26)

3

Adjust the clock

First time setup

Language

Clock

Auto program
Picture

Clock

Year

Month
Day
Hour
Minute

Year: Select the year
Month: Select the month
Day: Select the day
Hour: Adjust the hour
Minute: Adjust the minute

2007

1
7

10 AM

10

Go back to previous screen.

next

select

set
select item

16

4

Auto channel setup

Select “Auto program”

First time setup

Language
Clock

Auto program

Picture

next

select

Select “ANT in”

Program channel

ANT in

Auto

Cable

set

select

ANT in

Cable: Cable TV
Antenna: Antenna

Select “Auto”

Program channel

ANT in

Auto

Cable

next

select

Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only)

Auto program

All channels
Analog only

Digital only

ok

select

Quick Start

Guide

First Time Setup

Press to exit from

■

menu screen

Note

About broadcasting

•

systems

Analog (NTSC):

traditional TV
programming

Digital (ATSC):

new programming
that allows you to
view more channels
featuring high-quality
video and sound

Auto program

Scanning digital channel
progress

quit 40%

All channels: Scans digital and analog channels
Analog only: Scans Analog channels only
Digital only: Scans Digital channels only

5

Confirm registered channels

rogram

Apply Cancel

aption Favorite Add

.
.
.

If OK is not pressed after selecting “Apply”, the channels will not be saved.

•

If you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are erased.

•

First time setup

Language
Clock
Auto program

Picture

...

Yes

...

Yes

...

Yes

Start scanning the channels

Available channels (analog/digital)

•

are automatically set.

select

“Apply”

ok

(Refer to p. 24)

17

-

SUB

MENU

Watching TV

-

Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 8, 9)

Turn power on Select a channel number

1 2

To directly input the digital channel

Note

If the mode is not TV, press

•

and select TV. (p. 22)

Other Useful Functions (Operate after )

■

■

number

When tuning to a digital
channel, press the button to
enter the minor number in a
compound channel number.

example: CH15-1: -

up

or

down

Listen
with SAP
(Secondary
Audio
Program)

Display the
SUB MENU

Selects Audio Mode for watching TV

■

Digital mode

•

Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.

Audio track 1 of 2

Analog mode

•

Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.

• Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)

Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p.26)

■

This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

SUB

MENU

(English)

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

All

Off

18

Information
Recall

Displays or removes the channel banner.

■

Channel

15-2 12:30 pm
ABC-HD

Station
identifier

THE NEWS

CC SAP

SAP
indication

Closed caption

TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3

Signal
resolution

Rating Level

Picture
mode

Aspect ratio

Clock

30

Sleep timer
remaining time

Set favorite 1/3

1
2
3

---

---

---

---

4

Set favorite 1/3

1
2
3
4

Favorite channels

1/3

1
2
3
4

SUB

MENU

Press ASPECT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 45)

■

Change
aspect
ratio

FAVORITE

Call up
a favorite
channel

Note

Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “Program channel” to switch the signal reception between cable TV

•

and antenna. (p. 17, 33)
The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.

•

Set Favorite Feature Use Favorite Feature

■

Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune

screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use number
buttons. (see below)

• 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

• 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

1 Display the SUB MENU.

SUB

MENU

Setup SUB MENU

2

Surf mode

Set favorite

CC
Caption select
Signal meter

• Press FAVORITE repeatedly

3 Press ▲▼to highlight a position

• You can also use the NUMBER

26-1 - --

All

Off

select

ok

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

to change between pages (1/3,
2/3, 3/3, or exit).

on the list.
Then, press OK to save the
displayed channel in that position.

buttons (1-9 and 0) to select a
list number (1-9 and 0). By doing
so, the displayed channel will
be saved on that list number
without pressing OK.

All

Off

select

“Set favorite”

ok

1 Press FAVORITE.

• Press FAVORITE repeatedly
to change between pages (1/3,
2/3, 3/3, or exit).

26-1 - --

2 Press ▲▼ or a Numbered key

select

(1-9 and 0) to highlight a channel
on the list.

• Selecting a channel number
from the list with the number
button will display the channel
directly.

3 Press OK to display the

ok

highlighted channel.

Viewing

Watching TV

•

A saved channel can be removed from the list by holding

•

Pressing ◄ changes the page backward. Pressing ► changes the page forward.

To delete a favorite channel

down OK while its position is highlighted.

To change the page

19

Viewing from SD Card

You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on a SD card.
(Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.)

Insert the SD Card

1

For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 46)

•

SD
Card

2

Insert the card

•

Label
surface

Push until a
click is heard

Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (4 GB), SD

•

Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter)

Remove the card

•

Press in lightly on SD Card,

then release.

Select the SD CARD

or

Select “Memory card”

Press to return to TV

■

Press to exit from

■

menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

3

Select the data to be viewed

Thumbnail view

Photo viewer

Total
Information

Select

R YG B

12

No.

101-0365
Date
2007/00/00
Pixel

1600x1200

Accessing

Slide show

Selected picture information is displayed.

No.: Image number or file name is
Date: Date of recording is displayed.

Pixel: Display resolution is displayed.

Total number of images

Depending on the JPEG format, “Info” contents may not be displayed correctly.

•

Refer to p. 46 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.

101-0365 101-0366 101-0367 101-0368

101-0369 101-0370 101-0371 101-0372

OK

101-0373 101-0374 101-0375 101-0376

RETURN

displayed.

Note

Navigation area

Accessing

Rotate
Prev.

R YG B

Slide show

(to Slide show)

select

view

Next
RETURN

Present status
(While reading the data)

Accessing

Prev.

R YG B

Single

(to Single photo display)

Pause
Next

RETURN

20

Viewing from a GalleryPlayer SD Card

View

4

Rotate
Prev.

Next
RETURN

R YG B

Slide show

Navigation area

Displays one at a time

To previous photo

To display/hide Navigation area

•

Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)
To next photo

Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)

To change the view (slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.)

To watch photos in slide show mode

■

In

ok

Prev.

R YG B

Single

Pause
Next

RETURN

select

“JPEG

setup”

JPEG menu

Picture

JPEG setup

JPEG setup

Disp. time

Repeat

On

5

Viewing

Disp. time

Repeat

You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slide show mode.
(1-10/15/20/30/45/60/120 sec)

Turn the slide show Repeat function On or Off.

Note

For large image sizes, the display time will be longer than the number of seconds set.

•

To stop in mid-cycle Press

•

To adjust picture

■

When MENU is pressed, the “JPEG menu” is displayed.
In

JPEG menu

Picture

JPEG setup

Select

OK

RETURN

select

“Picture”

ok

Picture 1/2

Normal

Picture mode
Back light
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

Picture menu (p. 24)

Viewing from SD Card

Set

Vivid
0
0
0
0
0
0

You can view high-definition art and photography purchased on or downloaded to an SD card.
GalleryPlayer provides pre-loaded SD cards with copy-protected imagery and images for download
to your computer that can be saved on an SD card for display on your television.

21

Watching Videos and DVDs

If you have some equipment connected to the TV, you can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TV’s
remote control.

Input Select

You can select the external equipment to access.
To operate other manufacturers’ equipment, you need to register the code of the equipment. (p. 37)

With the connected equipment turned On

1

Display the Input select menu

2

3
4

Select the input mode

Input select

1

TV

2

Component

3

HDMI 1
HDMI 2

4

Video 1

5

Video 2

6

Video 3

7

Video 1

VCR

or

select

enter

(example)

Label
Terminal

(example)

Press corresponding NUMBER
button on the remote control to
select the input of your choice.

Select the input of your choice,
then press OK.

During the selection, if no action

•

is taken for several seconds, the
“Input select” menu disappears.

The terminal and label of

•

the connected equipment is
indicated.

To label each of the inputs please

refer to p. 34-35.

Select the remote control mode

Press the key to select

Operate the connected equipment, pointing remote control
at the equipment.

VCR MODE DVD MODE

(example)

22

To return to TV

■

•

Note

For details, see the
manual of the
equipment.

VCR Record Record

­Rewind/Fast Forward Reverse/Forward
Stop Stop
Pause Pause
Play Play

(For other operations, see p. 40)

Skip Reverse/Forward

EZ Sync

TM

If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can
enjoy using more convenient functions. For details, “EZ Sync Control” on p. 28-29.

Display EZ Sync menu

1

2

3

Select the equipment

select

DVD recorder

Home theater
HD camcorder
Speaker output

TV

Operate

Now you can operate the selected equipment with the TV’s remote
control.

Follow the menu of the equipment and enjoy watching.
For the remote control operations, refer to p. 29.

Note

For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.

•

enter

Viewing

Watching Videos and DVDs

To return to TV

■

23

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.

Display menu

1

Displays the functions that can be set

•

(varies according to the input signal)

Select the menu

2

Menu

EZ Sync

Picture

Audio
Timer
Lock
Memory card
Setup

select

next

Menu list

■

Menu Item

EZ Sync

DVD Recorder,
Home Theater,
HD Camcorder,
Speaker output

Normal
Picture mode
Back light

Picture, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness

Color temp.

Picture

Color mgmt.
AI picture
Zoom adjust

Video NR

Other adjust

3D Y/C filter

Color matrix

Press to exit from

■

menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

3

4

Select the item

Picture 1/2

Normal

Picture mode

Back light
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

(example: Picture menu)

Set

Vivid
0
0
0
0
0
0

Adjust or select

Picture 1/2

Normal

Picture mode

Back light
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

(example: Picture menu)

Set

Vivid
0
0
0
0
0
0

select

adjust
or
select

Normal
Bass
Treble
Balance

Audio

Other adjust

Timer

Sleep, Timer 1-5

Lock

Memory

Card

Memory card

MPEG NR
Black level

AI sound

BBE VIVA 3D

BBE
Surround
Speaker output

HDMI 1 in
HDMI 2 in

Audio leveler

24

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

[DVD Recorder/Home Theater/HD Camcorder]

Select equipment to access and operate. (p. 28-29)

[Speaker output]

Select audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 28-29)

EZ Sync menu is accessible directly by pressing the EZ Sync button on the remote control. (p. 23)
Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust” (Set/No)
Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 47)
Adjusts luminance of the back light.

Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste

Picture
Brightness
Color

Selects level of warm colors (red) and cool colors (blue) (Cool/Normal/Warm)
On: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off)
Controls dark areas without affecting the black level or brightness in the overall picture (On/Off)
Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” (p. 45)
Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On)
Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off)
Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (HD/SD)

SD: Standard Definition HD: High Definition

Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.
Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off)
Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)
Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings. (Set/No)
Increases or decreases the bass response.
Increases or decreases the treble response.

+20
0
0

Normal

Picture mode

Back light

Tint
Sharpness

Color temp.

Color mgmt.
AI picture

Zoom adjust

Video NR

3D Y/C filter

Color matrix

MPEG NR

Black level

Normal

Bass

Treble

+20

0
0

+ 4

0

Set

Vivid

Cool

On

On

Off

Off

SD

Off

Light

Set

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.
Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. (On/Off)
BBE ViVA HD3D (High-Definition 3D) Sound provides musically accurate natural 3D image with Hi-Fi

sound. The clarity of the sound is improved by BBE while the width, depth and height of sound image
are expanded by BBE’s proprietary 3D sound process. BBE ViVA HD3D Sound is compatible with all TV
programs including news, music, dramas, movies, sports and electronic games. (On/Off)

BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence for better speech intelligibility and musical
realism. (On/Off)

Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off)
Switches to “Off” when using external speakers (On/Off)

“AI sound”, “Surround”, and “Audio leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected
Selects according to the signal when HDMI is connected (Auto/Digital/Analog)

Auto: Automatically selects Analog / Digital signal
Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 36)

Locks the channels and programs (p. 30)

Displays SD card data (p. 20-21)

In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a fewer options.

•

Balance

AI sound

BBE VIVA 3D

BBE

Surround

Speaker output

HDMI1 in
HDMI2 in

Audio leveler

Sleep

Memory card

0

On

On

On

Off

On

Auto
Auto

0

60

Advanced

25

SUB

MENU

SUB

MENU

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.

Display menu

1

Displays the functions that can be set

•

(varies according to the input signal)

2

Select “Setup”

Menu

EZ Sync

Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
Memory card

Setup

next

select

Menu list

■

Menu Item

Surf mode
Language

Clock
Program channel

External devices

Input labels

Monitor out

CC

EZ Sync setting

EZ Sync
Power off link

Setup

Power on link

Press to exit from

■

menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

3

1

Select the item

Setup 1/2

Surf mode

All

Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
CC

Display Sub Menu

SUB

MENU

next

select

Default speakers

Auto power on

Other adjust

No signal shut-off

No action shut-off

Power Save

About
Reset

26

SUB

MENU

2

Select the item

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

All

Off

select

set
or
next

Sub menu list

■

Menu Item

SUB MENU

Surf mode

Setup

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

(Continued)

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (Favorite/All)

Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 33)

Selects the screen menu language (p. 16)

Surf mode

Language

All

Adjusts the clock (p. 16)
Sets channels (p. 32)

Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 34)

[Comp./HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video 1/Video 2/Video 3]

To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu.
(p. 34) (On/Off)

Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 34)
Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 28) (On/Off)

“Power off link”, “Power on link”, and “Default speakers”cannot be selected if “Off” is set.

Sets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 28) (Set/No)
Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 28) (Set/No)
Selects the default speakers (p. 28) (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” will not function if “Auto power on” is set.

(p. 36)

To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL continues more than 10 minutes.

(Set/No)
Note

Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer”, “SD mode”, “Lock”, or Digital channel.
“No signal shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for

the first time after turning the power off by “No signal shut-off”.
The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.

To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off 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” or “On/Off Timer”.
“No action shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for

the first time after turning the power off by “No action shut off”.
The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.

Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. Eye-friendly for viewing in a dark room.

(Standard/Saving)

Clock

Program channel

CC

EZ Sync

Power off link

Power on link

Default speakers

Auto power on

No signal shut-off

No action shut-off

Power Save

Standard

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

On

Set

Set

TV

No

Set

Advanced

No

Displays TV version and software license.
Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 32)

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (Favorite/All)
Sets favorite channels. (p. 19)
Displays Closed Caption. (p. 34-35)
Changes the station identifier. (p. 32-33)
Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 32-33)

About

Reset

27

SUB

MENU

Setup 2/2

EZ Sync setting

Other adjust
About

EZ Sync setting

EZ Sync

Power off link
Power on link

On
Set
Set

TM

EZ Sync

Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button

on one remote.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control”
function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.
Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, RAM theater,
Player theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface automatically.
The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:
Automatic Input Switching, Power on link, Power off link and Speaker control (p. 29).
In addition, the equipment with “HDAVI Control 2” function enables the following operation:
EZ Sync Control only with TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2”) (p. 29).

For the first time / When adding a new equipment, reconnecting the equipment, or

■

changing the setup.
After the connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
Select the input mode to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (p. 22), and make sure that an image is
displayed correctly.

This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot

•

be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
Recommended part number:

RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft./1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft./3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft./5.0 m)

“HDAVI Control

TM

”

Automatic
Input
Switching

Speaker
control

SUB

MENU

Press to exit from

■

menu screen

1
2

3

4

Display menu

Select “Setup”

Menu

EZ Sync

Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
Memory card

Setup

Select “EZ Sync setting”

Select “EZ Sync”

select

next

select

next

select

EZ Sync
Control
only with
TV’s remote
control

(for “HDAVI
Control 2”)

Power on
link

Power off
link

Default
speakers

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

28

5

Select “On”

(default is On)

If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI

•

equipment (non- “EZ Sync”) is used, set to “Off”.

change

One-touch
theater
playback

At the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input

SUB

MENU

based on the playback equipment.

For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.

•

If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed.

You can select Home theater, or TV speakers for audio output.
Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control.
This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected.

Home theater: Adjustment for equipment

Press
Select “Speaker output”
Select “Home theater” or “TV”

select

■

Volume up / down
Mute

DVD recorder
Home theater
HD camcorder

Speaker output

TV

In the EZ Sync menu, you can select an HDMI connected Panasonic equipment and access it quickly. Continue
using your TV’s remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.

Press
Select the equipment you want to access.

DVD recorder

Home theater
HD camcorder
Speaker output

TV

Operate the equipment with the TV’s remote

control, pointing it at the TV.

To operate the equipment, read the manual of the

•

equipment.

You can select available
items only.

change

select

access

The sound of TV is muted.

•

When the equipment is turned off, TV speakers

•

become active.
Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on

•

automatically if it is in standby mode.

TV: The TV speakers are active.

■

Available TV’s remote control buttons

■

Move the cursor/Select

Set/Access

Return to the previous menu

SUB

MENU

Display the Functions menu on the
equipment

Available when the purpose of the keys
are displayed on screen

EZ Sync

TM

“HDAVI Control

TM

”

Advanced

When “Set” is selected (p.27), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever
EZ Sync compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is selected.

When “Set” is selected (p.27) and the TV is turned off, all connected EZ Sync compatible equipment is also
automatically turned off.

DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off if it is still in rec mode.

•

Caution: The TV remains on even if the EZ Sync compatible equipment is turned off.

“TV” is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change the default speakers
setting from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on.

If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following
sequence of operations is performed automatically.

Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins.
TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed.
Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system.

“EZ Sync” function does not work in countries other than the U.S.A. and Canada.

•

29

Lock

You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.

Display menu

1

Select “Lock”

2

3

Menu

EZ Sync

Picture
Audio
Timer

Lock

Memory card
Setup

Input your 4-digit password

A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings.

next

You will be asked to enter your
password each time you display the
Lock menu.

select

Press to exit from

■

menu screen

Caution

Make a note of your

•

password in case
you forget it. (If you
have forgotten your
password, consult your
local dealer.)

Note

When you select a

•

locked channel,
a message will be
displayed that allows
you to view the
channel if you input
your password.

4

5

Create password
Enter password

----

9

0

-

Select the Lock mode

Lock

Mode

Channel
Game
Program
Change password

Off
Off
Off
Off

Select the item

Lock

Mode

Channel

Game
Program
Change password

Custom

Off
Off
Off

set
select

select

If it is the first time to enter the

•

password, enter the code twice in
order to register it.

Off: Unlocks all the lock setting

•

•

•

•

of “Channel”, “Game” and
“Program”.

All: Locks all the inputs

regardless of the lock setting
of “Channel”, “Game” and
“Program”.

Custom: Locks specified inputs of

“Channel”, ”Game” and
“Program”.

“Channel”, ”Game” and “Program”
will grey out unless “Custom” is
selected in “Mode”.

30

6

Set

set