Panasonic TC-37LZ800 Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions

32”/37” Class 1080p LCD HDTV

(31.5/37.0 inches measured diagonally)

Manual de instrucciones

Television de alta definición de 1080p y clase 32”/37” de LCD

(31,5/37,0 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)

Model No.

Número de modelo

TC-32LZ800
TC-37LZ800

Quick Start Guide

(See page 6-14)

Guía de inicio rápido

(vea la página 6-14)

English

Español

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:

1-866-330-0014

or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.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

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

TQB2AA0776

ViV

A

Turn your own living room into a movie theater!

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

2

SDHC Logo is a trademark.

A

HD3D Sound

Manufactured under license

from BBE Sound, Inc.

ViV

GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer Logo are

trademarks of GalleryPlayer, 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 Sound, Inc.

VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Industrial Co., Ltd.

HDMI Licensing LLC.

Enjoy rich multimedia

Contents

Please read before using the unit

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

Amplifier
Home theater
system

VCR

DVD recorder/

Blu-ray Disc

recorder

SD memory card

Set Top Box

DVD player/
Blu-ray Disc

player

Camcorder

Personal

computer

Quick Start Guide

Accessories/Optional Accessory ·····6
Basic Connection ·····························8
Identifying Controls ························ 12
First Time Setup ···························· 13

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Watching TV ···············································15
Viewing from SD Card ·······························18
Watching Videos and DVDs ·······················20
Displaying PC Screen on TV ·····················22

Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.) ·······················24
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” ················28
Lock ··························································· 32
Editing and Setting Channels ····················34
Closed Caption ·········································· 36
Input Labels ··············································· 37
Using Timer ················································ 38
Programming the Remote to Operate

Peripheral Equipment ································39
Recommended AV Connections ················ 40

Quick Start

Guide

Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.

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.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

DOLBY and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

FAQs, etc.

Remote Control Operation/Code List ·········42
Ratings List for Lock ··································45
Technical Information ································· 46
FAQ ···························································· 50
Care and Cleaning ·····································52
Specifications ············································· 53
Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) ·····················54

Customer Services Directory (for U. S. A.)
Limited Warranty (for Canada) ···················56

··55

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Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with
arrowhead within a triangle

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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.

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.

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.

DO NOT OPEN

Note to CATV System Installer

Secure Ventilation

Important Safety Instructions

is intended 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: 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

house current are exactly the same as in North America.

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 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 harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the 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 receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables
when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic
Corp. of North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Model No. TC-32LZ800, TC-37LZ800

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

email: [e-mail]

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Accessories/Optional Accessory

Accessories

Check you have all the items shown.

Accessories

Remote Control
Transmitter

N2QAYB000220

Optional Accessory

Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter (2)

AA Battery

Cleaning cloth

Wall-hanging bracket

TY-WK32LR2W

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.

Operating Instructions
Notice sheet (Demo mode)
Quick Setup Guide

(For viewing HD Programming)
Product Registration Card

(U. S. A)
Customer Care Plan Card

(U. S. A)

6

Hook

Open

Installing the remote’s batteries

Close

Note the correct polarity
(+ or -).

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause

battery leakage and corrosion,
resulting in damage to the remote
control.

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. 39)

Preparation for Wall-hanging

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

Disconnect all the cables from the TV.

1

A

2

Remove the TV-Stand.

A

Remove four screws

B

Pull out the TV-Stand

TC-32LZ800 TC-37LZ800

Foam mat or thick
soft cloth

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 the unit 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.

Location

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.

Adjust the LCD panel
to your desired angle.

b

a

(View from above)

Note

Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge of the base even if the TV swivels to the full rotation range.
Do not place any objects or hands within the full rotation range.

When this hole is aligned
with the center of the
groove, the pedestal
will be positioned at the

15°

center of its rotation.

15°

TC-32LZ800

a: 16.1 ” (408 mm)
b: 12.0 ” (304 mm)

TC-37LZ800

a: 18.3 ” (464 mm)
b: 15.0 ” (381 mm)

AA

Quick Start

Guide

B

Accessories/Optional Accessory

Reference of connection

Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal

greenbluered

green

Firmly tighten by hand.

Match colors of plugs and terminals.
Insert firmly.

Insert firmly.

7

To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box

Cable

In

ANTENNA

Cable In

Basic Connection

Example 1

TV

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV

Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV

or

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.

Back of the TV

AC 120 V

60 Hz

Power Cord
(Connect after all the
other connections.)

(If no Cable Box)
or

ANT OUTANT IN

Cable Box

Antenna

terminal

Cable Box/Cable

You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their

•

programming.
If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for regular cable.

•

You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-

•

definition cable service.
The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of HDMI or
Component Video cable. (p. 11)
To view high-definition programming select the correct video input. (p. 20)

•

8

Note

Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV.
For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com

www.panasonic.ca

To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR

Example 2

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

TV

AV Equipment
(e.g. DVD Recorder
or VCR)

VHF/UHF Antenna

DVD Recorder

If this source has higher resolution through interlace
or progressive signal, connection can be done with
the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. (p. 11)

VCR

Connection can be done with the use of an RF
cable and Composite Video/S Video cable. (p. 11)

VHF/UHF Antenna

AV IN

HDMI 1

DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

Back of the TV

PC

AUDIO IN

B

AC 120 V

60 Hz

C

S VIDEO

Power Cord

Antenna

terminal

Quick Start

Guide

Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)

(Antenna + TV)

Y

AUDIO

AUDIO

L

HDMI 2

A

L

R

TO AUDIO AMP

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Fabriqué sous licence de Dolby Laboratories.
Fabricado bajo licencia de Dolby Laboratories.

ANT OUTANT IN

PB

R

PR

COMPONENT IN 1 COMPONENT IN 2

Connecting TV and AV equipment

AUDIO

L

R

Y

PB

PR

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

VIDEO IN 1

ANTENNA

Cable In

Cable

In

D

Please refer to A - D on p. 11

AV Equipment

(e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR)

(with TV tuner)

9

To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR

Basic Connection (Continued)

Example 3

TV

Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver

You can enjoy high-definition
programming by subscribing to
high-definition satellite service.
Connection can be done with the

DVD Recorder

or

VCR

Satellite

Receiver

VHF/UHF Antenna

use of HDMI or Component Video
cable. (p. 11)

VHF/UHF Antenna

AC 120 V

60 Hz

Power Cord

Back of the TV

ANT IN

A

AV IN

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

ANT OUTANT IN

DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

L

R

TO AUDIO AMP

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Fabriqué sous licence de Dolby Laboratories.
Fabricado bajo licencia de Dolby Laboratories.

PC

Y

AUDIO

L

PB

R

PR

COMPONENT IN 1 COMPONENT IN 2

Connecting TV and AV equipment

Please refer toA - D on p. 11.

AUDIO

L

R

AUDIO IN

B

Y

PB

PR

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

VIDEO IN 1

D

C

Antenna
terminal

ANTENNA

Cable In

Cable

In

10

Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR

(with TV tuner)

Note

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

High-Definition

Standard-Definition

A

COMPONENT IN 2

Y

R

L

P

B

P

R

AUDIO

R

L

VIDEO

VIDEO IN 1

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

S

R

L

VIDEO

VIDEO IN 1

S VIDEO

AUDIO

S

O

To use HDMI terminals

AV cable connections

AV IN

HDMI 1

HDMI

AV Equipment

AV OUT

HDMI 2

e.g. Blu-ray Disc
player

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

sound.

For “VIERA LinkTM connections”, please refer to p. 41.

B

To use COMPONENT terminals

Y

green

blue

red

white

red

green

blue

red

white

red

P

B

PR

L

R

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AUDIO
OUT

AV Equipment

e.g. Blu-ray Disc
player

green

blue
red

white

red

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

C

To use S VIDEO terminals

S VIDEO
OUT

white

L

red

R

AUDIO
OUT

white
red

white

red

AV Equipment

e.g. DVD Recorder

or

e.g. VCR

Quick Start

Guide

Basic Connection (AV cable connections)

(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver)

D

To use COMPOSITE terminals

VIDE

The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected. Connect

either S Video or Video cable.

Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite

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.

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

terminals.

yellow
white
red

yellow

white

red

yellow

white

red

L

COMPOSITE
OUT

R

AV Equipment

e.g. DVD Recorder

or

e.g. VCR

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Identifying Controls

TV controls/indicators

Front of the TV

POWER button

Selects channels in sequence
Menu navigations

Volume up/down

Changes the input mode
Demonstrates 1080p FULL HD Resolution

and Motion Focus Technology

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.

In Demonstrates1080p FULL HD Resolution, the background screen is not displayed, except when the video input is 1080i and 1080p

Demonstrates Motion Focus Technology doesn’t operate when the video input is HDMI24p.

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

(Press any key to cancel the demo.)

Switches TV On or Off (Standby)
Viewing from SD Card (p. 18-19)
The equipment (Remote control mode)

selection button (p. 20)
Changes the input mode (p. 20)

Displays Sub Menu (p. 16, 26)
Colored buttons

(used for various functions)
(for example, p. 18, 30)

Channel up/down
Changes aspect ratio (p. 16)

Operates the Favorite channel list
function. (p. 17)

Switches to previously viewed channel
or input modes.

Remote control

SUB

MENU

VIERA Link menu (p. 30-31)
Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing

(p. 16)
Displays Main Menu (p. 24)
Exits from menu screen
Selects/OK/Change
Returns to previous menu

Volume up/down
Displays or removes the channel

banner (p. 16)
Sound mute On/Off
Numeric keypad to select any

channel (p. 16) or press to enter
alphanumeric input in menus.
(p. 20, 32, 34, 39)

12

External equipment operations
(VCRs, DVDs, etc.) (p. 20)

Direct channel access for DTV and
DBS (p. 15)

Swiches to input terminal that has
“GAME” label.

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. 24-25) is set to “No”.

Turn the TV On with the POWER button

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

or

or

(Remote)(TV)

Be sure to select “Home” (Normal display mode)

Select your viewing environment

Home Store

This setting will be skipped next time.
If you select “Store”, “First time setup” will not be displayed.

In case you select “Store” by mistake, unplug the TV and plug it again. Then,

set to “Home” next time.

This selection screen is displayed when “Store” is selected.

select

ok

Select your language

First time setup

Language

Clock
Auto program

Language

Language

English Español Français

English

next

select

Quick Start

Guide

First Time Setup

Identifying Controls

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

Note

To change setting

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

Go back to previous screen.

Adjust the clock

First time setup

Language

Clock

Auto program

Clock

Year

Month
Day
Hour
Minute

2008

1
7

10 AM

10

Go back to previous screen.

next

select

set
select item

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

13

First Time Setup (Continued)

Auto channel setup

Select “Auto program”

First time setup

Language
Clock

Auto program

Select “ANT in”

Program channel

ANT in

Auto

Cable

Select “Auto”

Program channel

ANT in

Auto

Cable

next

select

set

select

next

select

ANT in

Cable: Cable TV
Antenna: Antenna

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

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

Auto program

All channels

Analog only
Digital only

Auto program

progress

Number of analog channels
Number of digital channels

Press RETURN to quit.

RETURN

Start scanning the channels

8%

10

0

Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set.

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

ok

select

Confirm registered channels

rogram

Apply Cancel

aption Favorite Add

.
.
.

...

Yes

...

Yes

...

Yes

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

The channel will be saved when no operation is performed for 60 seconds and

the “Manual program” menu will also exit automatically.

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

select “Apply”

ok

14

Note

About broadcasting systems

Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting
Digital (ATSC): New programming that allows you to view more channels

featuring high-quality video and sound

Watching TV

Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box or antenna cable (p. 8-11)

To watch TV and other functions

Turn power on

or

SUB
MENU

(TV)

Note

If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 20)

Select a channel number

up

or

down

(TV)

To directly input the digital channel number

■

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

Quick Start

Guide

Viewing

Watching TV

First Time Setup

example: CH15-1:

Note

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

and antenna. (p. 14, 35)

The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.

15

Watching TV (Continued)

Listen
with SAP
(Secondary
Audio
Program)

■

Select Audio Mode for watching TV

Digital mode

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

Analog mode

Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.

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

Display the
SUB MENU

■

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

This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

Information
Recall

■

Displays or removes the channel banner.

Channel

Station
identifier

SAP
indication

Signal
resolution

Rating Level

Picture
mode

Sleep timer
remaining time

Aspect ratio

Closed caption

Clock

Change
aspect
ratio

■

Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 46)

• 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

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

Call up
a favorite
channel

■

FAVORITE

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 p. 17)

Other Useful Functions (Operate after )

■

Audio track 1 of 2

SUB

MENU

(English)

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

All

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

15-2 12:30 PM
ABC-HD

Off

THE NEWS

CC SAP

TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3

30

16

Set favorite 1/3

1
2
3

---

---

---

---

4

Set favorite 1/3

1
2
3
4

Favorite Feature

Favorite channels

1/3

1
2
3
4

Set Favorite Feature

■

Display the SUB MENU.

1

2

SUB

MENU

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

All

Set favorite

CC
Caption select
Signal meter

Off

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

All

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

“Set favorite”

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

Off

select

ok

Use Favorite Feature

■

1

26-1 ---

select

2

3

ok

Press FAVORITE.

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

Press ▲▼ or a Numbered key (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.

Viewing

Press OK to display the highlighted
channel.

3

select

ok

26-1 - - -

Press ▲▼to highlight a position on
the list.
Then, press OK to save the
displayed channel in that position.

• You can also use the NUMBER
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.

To delete a favorite channel

A saved channel can be removed from the list by holding

down OK while its position is highlighted.

To change the page

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

Watching TV

17

Viewing from SD Card

Menu

VIERA Link

Lock

SD card

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

Photo viewer

Insert the SD card and select “Play SD card now”

“SD card setting” will be displayed automatically each time a SD card is inserted

for the first time.

SD card setting

Play SD card automatically

On

Play SD card now

Press the SD key or select “SD card” on the Menu.

You can skip this step when “Play SD card now” is selected or “On” is set in “Play

SD card automatically” setting.

or

Play SD card automatically:

Set it to playback the data when SD card is inserted.

On: When SD card is inserted the data plays automatically from

next time.

Off: The data can be played manually.

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

Select the data to be viewed

Thumbnail view

Photo viewer

Total
Information

Select

R YG B

12

No.

Pana0365
Date
01/01/2008
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

Pana0365 Pana0366 Pana0367 Pana0368

Pana0369 Pana0370 Pana0371 Pana0372

OK

Pana0373 Pana0374 Pana0375 Pana0376

RETURN

displayed.

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)

Note

Depending on the JPEG format, “Information” contents may not be displayed

correctly. Refer to p. 47 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.

View

Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)
To next photo

Pause
Next

RETURN

18

Rotate
Prev.

Next
RETURN

R YG B

Slide show

Navigation area

Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)

To previous photo

To display/hide Navigation area

Displays one at a time

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

SD
Card

Insert the card Remove the card

Press in lightly on SD

Card, then release.

Compliant card type

(maximum capacity): SDHC
Card (16 GB), SD Card (2
GB), miniSD Card (1 GB)
(requiring miniSD Card
adapter)

For cautions and details on SD

Cards (p. 47)

Label surface

Push until a
click is heard

To set up slide show mode

■

In

or

Display “Photo menu”

1

Select “Setup slide show”

2

Photo menu

Picture

Setup slide show

Select the item and adjust

3

Setup slide show

Disp. time

Repeat

Disp. time

Repeat

Note

For large image sizes, the display time will be longer

than the number of seconds set.

To stop in mid-cycle Press

5

On

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.

select

“Setup slide

show”
ok

Select
Adjust

To adjust picture

■

In

or

Display “Photo menu”

1

Select “Picture”

2

Photo menu

Picture

Setup slide show

Select the item

3

Picture 1/2

Reset

Picture mode

Back light
Picture

Picture menu (p. 22)

Adjust or select

4

Picture 1/2

Reset

Picture mode

Back light
Picture

+20
0

+20
0

Vivid

Vivid

select

“Picture”

ok

select

Adjust
or
Select

Viewing

Viewing from SD Card

19

Watching Videos and DVDs

If you have applicable 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. 39)

With the connected equipment turned On

Display the Input select menu

Select the input mode

Input select

1

TV

2

Component 1

3

Component 2

HDMI 1

4

HDMI 2

5

HDMI 3

6

Video 1

7

Video 2

Video 2

8

8

PC

9

AUX

GAME

GAME

GAME

GAME

(example)

or

select

enter

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.

20

To return to TV

■

Note

For details, see

the manual of
the connected
equipment.

HDMI 1

GAME

Terminal
Label

The terminal and label of the

connected equipment are
displayed.

To label each of the inputs,

(example)

please refer to p. 37.

Note

The input label will be displayed on “Input select” screen if Input label is set on p. 37.

For side input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), “GAME” input label is set as default.

(Picture mode is set to “Game”, refer to p. 48.)
For more details for picture mode setting, refer to p.48. For Input label, refer to p. 37.

Press Game to switch to the game screen

■

Switches to Input terminal that has “GAME” label.

Cycle through the input terminals if there are multiple
Input terminals that have “GAME” label. (p. 37)

If there is no Input terminal with “GAME” label,

you cannot switch the input terminal to any other

HDMI 1

HDMI 3

Video 2

GAME

GAME

GAME

input terminal than the one currently selected.

Select the remote control mode

Press the key to select

Operate the connected equipment, pointing TV’s
remote control at the equipment.

VCR MODE DVD MODE

VCR Record Record

-

Rewind/Fast
Forward

(For other operations, see p. 42)

Skip Reverse/
Forward

Reverse/Forward

VCR MODE DVD MODE

Stop Stop
Pause Pause
Play Play

(example)

VIERA Link

TM

Setting

If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can use

Menu

VIERA Link

Lock

Setup

SD card
CC

Setup 2/2

VIERA Link setting

Advanced Setup
About

more convenient functions. Please refer to p. 26-29. Before using these functions, you need to set
“VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below.

Display menu

Select “Setup”

select

next

Select “VIERA Link setting”

select

Viewing

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

next

Select “VIERA Link”

VIERA Link setting

VIERA Link

Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers

On
Set
Set

TV

select

Select “On”

(default is On)

Now you can set each “VIERA Link” functions according to your
preference
(p. 26-27).

Note

If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “VIERA

Link”) is used, set it to “Off”.

For the details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the

operating manuals for the equipment.

change

Watching Videos and DVDs

21

Displaying PC Screen on TV

The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV.
You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 40)

Display the Input select menu

Input select

1

TV

AUX

GAME

GAME

GAME

GAME

Select “PC”

2

Component 1

3

Component 2
HDMI 1

4

HDMI 2

5

HDMI 3

6

Video 1

7

Video 2

Video 2

8

8

PC

9

PC

To return to TV /

■

Corresponding signals

(p. 49)

Displays
PC screen

22

PC menu setting (change as desired)

■

Making settings “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 24)

Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (options)

Reset Resets PC adjust

Picture

PC
adjust

Sync

Dot clock

H-position

V-position

Clock phase

Input
resolution

H & V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. (p. 49)
On G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G

connector. (p. 49)

Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertically-striped, flickers partially or is
blurred.

Adjusts the horizontal position.

Adjusts the vertical position.

Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blurred.
First adjust the Dot Clock to get the best possible picture, then adjust the
Clock Phase so that a clear picture appears.

Note

It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to poor input signals.

Switches to wide display.

Input signal switched from VGA to WVGA
Input signal switched from XGA to WXGA

Viewing

Displaying PC Screen on TV

Audio menu (p. 24)

H-frequency
V-frequency

Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies.

Display range

Horizontal: 15 - 110 kHz
Vertical: 48 - 120 Hz

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 best suited for you.

Display menu

Displays the functions that can be set

(varies depending on the input signal)

Select the menu

Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
CC
Setup

select

next

Menu list

■

Menu Item

VIERA Link

Record now
Stop recording
VIERA Link control
Speaker output

Reset
Picture mode
Back light

Picture, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness

Color temp.
Color mgmt.
x.v.Color

Picture

AI picture
Zoom adjust
PC adjust

Video NR
3D Y/C filter

Advanced picture

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

Select the item

Picture 1/2

Reset

Picture mode

Back light
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

(example: Picture menu)

Vivid
+20
0
0
0
0
0

Adjust or select

Picture 1/2

Reset

Picture mode

Back light
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

Vivid
+20
0
0
0
0
0

select

adjust
or
select

Reset
Bass
Treble
Balance

Audio

Color matrix
MPEG NR

Motion Focus
Black level

HD size

AI sound
BBE VIVA 3D

Advanced audio

BBE
Surround

Bass boost
Audio leveler

Speaker output
HDMI 1 in

HDMI 2 in
HDMI 3 in

24

(example: Picture menu)

Timer

Sleep, Timer 1-5

Lock

CC

SD card
CC

SD Card

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

[Record now/Stop recording]

Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV’s remote control (p. 28-29).

[VIERA Link control]
Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder) (p.28-29)
[Speaker output]

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

VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 30)

•

Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”.
Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) (p. 48)
Adjusts luminance of the back light.
Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste

Display range

•

Picture/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100
Tint: -50 - +50

Picture
Brightness
Color

+20
0
0

Selects a choice of Cool(blue), Normal, or Warm(red) color. (Cool/Normal/Warm)
On: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off)
Auto: Provide the appropriate picture when images corresponding to “x.v.Color” are input via the HDMI input of this TV. (Off/Auto)
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. 46)
Sets PC display (p. 22)
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)

Reset
Picture mode
Back light

Tint
Sharpness

Color temp.
Color mgmt.

x.v.Color
AI picture
Zoom adjust

PC adjust
Video NR
3D Y/C filter

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)
Improved moving picture quality by reducing motion blur. (On/Off)
Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)

Color matrix

MPEG NR
Motion Focus
Black level

Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the scanning area with High-definition signal. (Size 1/ Size 2)
Select “Size 1” if noise is generated on the edges of the screen.

Size 1: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 95%

•

Size 2: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 100%

•

Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.
Increases or decreases the bass response.
Increases or decreases the treble response.
Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.
Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. (On/Off)

HD size

Reset
Bass
Treble

Balance
AI sound

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

BBE VIVA 3D

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)
Enhances bass sound and provides powerful sound. (On/Off)
Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.

Switch to “Off” when using external speakers (On/Off)

“AI sound”, “Surround”, “Audio leveler”, “BBE VIVA 3D”, “BBE” and “Bass boost“ do not work if “Off” is selected.

•

The default setting is “Digital” for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal)
Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal)

(Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2/PC)

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38)

BBE

Surround
Bass boost

Audio leveler

Speaker output

HDMI1 in
HDMI2 in
HDMI3 in

Sleep

Locks the channels and programs (p. 32)
Displays SD card data (p. 18-19)
Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 36)

SD card
CC

In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options.
BBE VIVA 3D, BBE, and Bass boost sound features do not work when using headphones.

+20
0

0

Size1

0
0

0

0

Digital
Digital
Digital

Vivid

Cool

On

Auto

On

Off
On

SD

Off
Off

Light

On

On

On
Off
Off

On

60

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Advanced

25

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 best suited for you.

Display menu

Displays the functions that can be set

(varies depending on the input signal)

Select “Setup”

next

select

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Menu

VIERA Link

Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
CC

Setup

Select the item

next

select

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

Setup 1/2

Surf mode

All

Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices

Menu list

■

Menu Item

Surf mode

Language
Clock
Program channel

External

devices

Input labels

VIERA Link

VIERA Link

setting

Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers

Setup

Auto power on

No signal shut-off

Advanced setup

No action shut-off

26

SUB

MENU

Display SubMenu

SUB

MENU

Select the item

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

All

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

Off

select

set
or
next

Power Save
Play SD card

automatically

About
Reset

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

(All/Favorite/Digital Only/Analog only)

Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 17)

•

Selects the screen menu language (p. 13)

Surf mode

Language

All

Adjusts the clock (p. 13)
Sets channels (p. 34)

Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 37)

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. 38)

To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION is performed
for more than 10 minutes. (Set/No)

Note

Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer”, “Lock”, “SD mode” 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 side panel key
continues for more than 3 hours. (No/Set)

Note

Not in use when setting “Auto power on” or “On/Off Timer” or PC input display.

•

“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

VIERA Link

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

Set “On” you to play back SD cards automatically. (On/Off)

Displays TV version and software license.
Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 34)

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital Only/Analog only)
Sets favorite channels. (p. 17)
Displays Closed Caption. (p. 36) (Off/On)
Changes the station identifier. (p. 35)
Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 35)

Play SD card automatically

About

Reset

On

27

VIERA Link

Automatic
Input
Switching

Power on
link

Power off
link

Default
speakers

One-touch
theater
playback

Providing
the setting
information

(for “HDAVI
Control 3”)

Automatic
lip-sync
function

(for “HDAVI
Control 3”)

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

VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.
Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater,
Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:

Automatic Input Switching (p. 29)
Power on link (p. 29)
Power off link (p. 29)
Default speakers (p. 29)
One-touch theater playback (p. 29)
Speaker control (p. 31)

The equipment with “HDAVI Control 2 “(or more) function enables the following operations.

VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 31)
Providing the setting information (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 29)
Automatic lip-sync function (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 29)
Direct TV Recording (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 31)

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an
industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function
that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment
that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA
Link function.

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

■

the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
Select the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 20), and make sure that an image
is displayed correctly.
HDMI cable

■

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-CDHG10 (3.3 ft/1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (6.6 ft/2.0 m),

RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)

* For more detail on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating

manuals for the equipment.

button on one remote.

TM

“HDAVI Control

TM

”

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Press to return

28

■

to the previous
screen

Follow direction - in “VIERA LinkTM
Setting” (p. 21)

Select settings

VIERA Link setting

VIERA Link
Power off link
Power on link

Default speakers

On
Set
Set

TV

select

Set

VIERA Link setting

VIERA Link
Power off link
Power on link

Default speakers

On
Set
Set

Theater

change

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

When “Set” is selected (p. 27), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever
VIERA Link 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 VIERA Link 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 VIERA Link 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.

The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each equipment (Recorder/Home theater/
Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3” function connected to a TV with HDMI cable.

Transmittable data

Recorder

Home

theater

Player

On Screen Display Language setting

(English/Español/Français)

○○○

Panel Aspect Ratio

(16:9fixed)

○○○

Closed caption

information

Mode

○

--- ---

CC type

○

--- ---

Digital setting

○

--- ---

Channel

information

Input signal

○

--- ---

Channel list

○

--- ---

Caption information

○

--- ---

Note

There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be set from equipment that has HDMI CEC

function connected to TV with HDMI cable. Depending on operating conditions or the specification for each piece
of equipment the setting may or may not be applied.

For the detail on external equipment’s operation, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

[For Recorder]

You cannot operate other functions while transmitting TV’s information above except Power On/Off key operation.

When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are transmitting Channel
information).

Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or
Amplifier.

VIERA Link

TM

“HDAVI Control

TM

”

Advanced

29

TM

Speaker
control

VIERA Link
Control
only with the
TV’s remote
control

(for “HDAVI
Control 2”
or “HDAVI
Control 3”)

Direct TV
Recording

(for “HDAVI
Control 3”)

VIERA Link

You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link”
menu.
For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 28

Display VIERA Link menu

“HDAVI Control

TM

”

SUB

MENU

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

or

Select the item

Record now
Stop recording

VIERA Link control

Recorder

Speaker output

TV

Select

Menu

VIERA Link

Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card

select

set or next

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

30

Record now
Stop recording

VIERA Link control

Home theater

Speaker output

TV

Set

change