Panasonic TC-L37D2, TC-L42D2 Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions

37”/42” Class 1080p LCD HDTV

(37.0/42.0 inches measured diagonally)

Manual de instrucciones

Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 37”/42” de LCD

(37,0/42,0 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)

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

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For assistance (Canada), please call:

1-866-330-0014

or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca

Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU./Puerto Rico), llame al:

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Model No.

Número de modelo

TC-L37D2

TC-L42D2

Quick Start Guide

See page 7-14

Guía de inicio rápido

vea la página 7-14

TM

English

Español

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

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.

Gracias por su decisión de comprar este producto marca Panasonic.

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.

TQB2AA0582

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

Enjoy rich multimedia

VCR

Amplifier

Home theater system

DVD recorder/

Blu-ray Disc recorder DVD player/

Blu-ray Disc player

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are			VIERA Link™ is a trademark of
trademarks or registered trademarks				SDHC Logo is a trademark of
of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United			Panasonic Corporation.	SD-3C, LLC.
States and other countries.
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			Dolby and the double-D symbol are
Panasonic Corporation.
			trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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SD memory card

Personal computer

Camcorder

Set Top Box

This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “Home Use” setting and this is the setting in which energy savings will be achieved. Any modifications to the “Home Use” setting or other factory default settings could result in greater energy consumption beyond levels that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications.

Contents

Please read before using the unit

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

Quick Start Guide

● Accessories/Optional Accessory····················7		StartQuick Guide
● Basic Connection ···········································9
●	Identifying Controls ······································ 11
●	First Time Setup···········································12

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

● Watching TV·················································15	Viewing
● Using VIERA TOOLS ···································17
● Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER··········18
● Playing an iPod on TV··································20
● Watching Videos and DVDs·························24
● Displaying PC Screen on TV························26

Advanced Features

	● How to Use Menu Functions
	(picture, sound quality, etc.) ·························27
	● VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” ··················30	Advanced
	● Lock ·····························································36
	● Editing and Setting Channels·······················38
	● Closed Caption ············································40
	● Input Labels ·················································41
	● Using Timer··················································42
	● Recommended AV Connections ··················43

FAQs, etc.

● Ratings List for Lock ····································44
● Technical Information ···································45	FAQs,
● Care and Cleaning ·······································49
● FAQ······························································50
● Specifications···············································52
● Limited Warranty	.etc
(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)·················53
● Customer Services Directory
(for U. S. A. and Puerto Rico)························54
● Limited Warranty (for Canada)·····················55

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Safety Precautions

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.

The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle 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.

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

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 television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.

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 requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA

GROUNDING AS PER

	(NEC) NATIONAL	ANTENNA
	ELECTRICAL
	CODE	LEAD-IN WIRE
	GROUND CLAMP
		ANTENNA
	ELECTRIC	DISCHARGE UNIT
		(NEC SECTION 810-20)
	SERVICE
		GROUNDING
	EQUIPMENT
		CONDUCTORS
		(NEC SECTION 810-21)
		GROUND CLAMPS
		POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
		ELECTRODE SYSTEM
		(NEC ART 250, PART H)

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19)An outside antenna system should not be located 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: The Power switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

25) 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 EXPOSURE.

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

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

OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

28) 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 Panasonic Corporation)

•Wall-hanging bracket: TY-WK3L2RW

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-L37D2, TC-L42D2

Responsible Party:	Panasonic Corporation of North America
	One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Contact Source:	Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
	1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
email:	[e-mail]

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Safety Precautions (Continued)

CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES: Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or even death.

The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is a member) is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. To prevent personal injury or death, be sure to follow the following safety guidelines:

TUNE INTO SAFETY:

•One size does NOT fit all. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the safe installation and use of your flat panel display.

•Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for proper use of this product.

•Don’t allow children to climb on or play with furniture and television sets.

•Don’t place flat panel displays on furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.

•Remember that children can become excited while watching a program, especially on “larger than life” flat panel displays. Care should be taken to install the display where it cannot be pushed, pulled over, or knocked down.

•Care should be taken to route all cords and cables connected to the flat panel display so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children.

WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS:

•Use a mount that has been recommended by the display manufacturer and/or listed by an independent laboratory (such as UL, CSA, ETL).

•Follow all instructions supplied by the display and wall mount manufacturers.

•If you have any doubts about your ability to safely install your flat panel display, contact your retailer about professional installation.

•Make sure the wall where you are mounting the display is appropriate. Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls with steel studs or old cinder block construction. If you are unsure, contact a professional installer.

•A minimum of two people are required for installation. Flat panel displays can be heavy.

The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages television viewing for children younger than two years of age.

This product incorporates the following software:

(1)software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,

(2)software owned by a third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation,

(3)software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2 (GPL v2),

(4)software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License (LGPL) and/or,

(5)open source software other than software licensed under the GPL and/or LGPL

For the software categorized as (3) or (4), please refer to the terms and conditions of GPL v2 and LGPL, as the case may be at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html and http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html In addition, software categorized as (3) or (4) is copyrighted by several individuals and/or entities. Please refer to the copyright notice of those individuals at http://www.am-linux.jp/dl/DTV10UT/.

GPL/LGPL SOFTWARE IS DISTRIBUTED IN THE HOPE THAT IT WILL BE USEFUL, BUT WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

For at least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to anyone who contacts us at the address provided below, for a charge of no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL v2/LGPL. Contact Information

[e-mail]

Source code is also freely available to you and any other member of the public via our website below. http://www.am-linux.jp/dl/DTV10UT/

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Accessories/Optional Accessory

Accessories

Check you have all the items shown.

Accessories

Remote Control	Batteries for the Remote
Transmitter	Control Transmitter (2)
N2QAYB000485	AA Battery

Universal Dock for iPod (p. 20)

TNM2AX0013

* Adapters sold separately.

Pedestal

TBLX0165 (With BAG) / TBLA0543 (TC-L37D2)

TBLX0164 (With BAG) / TBLA0540 (TC-L42D2)

How to assemble (p. 8)

Operating Instructions

VIERA Concierge and Quick Start

Guide

Product Registration Card (U.S.A)

Optional Accessory	Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended
Wall-hanging bracket	wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging
	bracket installation manual.
TY-WK3L2RW

	Back of the TV	Screw for fixing the TV onto the
	7.9 ”	wall-hanging bracket
		(not supplied with the TV)
	(200 mm)
	7.9 ”	Depth of screw:
		Minimum: 0.39” (10.0 mm)
	(200 mm)	Maximum:0.67” (17.0 mm)
		M6
	Holes for wall-hanging bracket	(View from the side)
	installation
WARNING

Customer assumes liability if mounting the unit themselves or if a Panasonic bracket is not used. Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty.

Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to perform any necessary set-up. Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage.

Do not mount the unit 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.

Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket.

When using an angled-type wall hanging bracket, please ensure that there is sufficient space for the connecting cables so that they do not press against the wall when the TV is tilted forward.

For safety reasons, remove units no longer being used from their wall-mounted locations.

Accessory Accessories/Optional Start Quick

Guide

Installing the remote’s batteries

Open

Close

Hook

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.	7

	Attaching the pedestal to TV
■Assembling the pedestal ■Set-up			Accessories
Fix securely with assembly	Fix securely with assembly		Assembly screws
screws A . (Total 4 screws)	screws . (Total 4 screws)		(4 of each)
Tighten screws firmly.	Tighten screws firmly.		A
A		B	XSS5+15FNK
Bracket
			M5 x 15
Front			B
			XYN4+F12FJK
			M4 × 12
			Bracket (1)

Base

(Image: TBLX0164)

Base (1)

Foam mat or thick soft cloth

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 15° 15°

a

(View from above)

Note

TC-L37D2

a:15.8 ” (399 mm)

b:11.1 ”(280 mm)

TC-L42D2

a:17.8 ” (450 mm)

b:12.2 ” (309 mm)

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.

WARNING

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Caution

Do not use any other TV and displays.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.

If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic

Dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Reference of connection

Antenna terminal	Pin terminals	HDMI terminal
	red blue green
	green
Firmly tighten by hand.	Match colors of plugs and terminals.	Insert firmly.
8	Insert firmly.

Basic Connection

Example

TV

Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)

						VHF/UHF Antenna
VHF/UHF Antenna						• NTSC (National Television System Committee):
						Conventional broadcasting
						• ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):
Cable TV						Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV),
						standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-
						channel surround-sound audio and interactive television.

To connect the antenna terminal

	VHF/UHF Antenna	AC 110-127 V
		60 Hz
Cable TV	or

Power Cord

(Connect after all the

other connections.)

Back of the TV

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 service.

The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of an HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 10)

•To view high-definition programming select the correct video input. (p. 24)

Note

Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV.

For more details on 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

Start Quick

Guide

TV) + (Antenna Connection Basic

Accessory Accessories/Optional

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Basic Connection (Continued)

AV cable connections

Definition-High

Definition-Standard

To use HDMI terminals

AV Equipment

HDMI AV OUT

e.g. Blu-ray Disc player

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

The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. For “VIERA LinkTM connections”, please refer to p. 31.

To use COMPONENT terminals

		Y
green	green	green	COMPONENT
		PB
blue	blue	blue	VIDEO OUT	AV Equipment
red		PR
	red	red
		L		e.g. Blu-ray Disc
white	white	white	AUDIO	player
red		R	OUT
	red	red

To use COMPOSITE terminals

					AV Equipment
	yellow	yellow	yellow	COMPOSITE	e.g. DVD Recorder
			L		or
	white	white	white	OUT
	red		R
		red	red		e.g. VCR

Note

For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manual for the equipment.

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Identifying Controls

TV controls/indicators

Front of the TV

Remote control sensor within about 23 feet

(7 meters) in front of the TV set

Power indicator

(on: red, off: no light)

C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System)

Note

Selects channels in sequence

Volume up/down

Menu navigations

Changes the input mode

Chooses Menu and Submenu entries POWER button

The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off.

Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.

Remote control

Switches TV On or Off (Standby)

Changes the input mode (p. 24)

Displays Main Menu (p. 27)

Displays Sub Menu (p. 15, 29)

Colored buttons

(used for various functions) (for example, p. 14, 18, 22, 35)

Volume up/down

Sound Mute On/Off

Changes aspect ratio (p. 16, 45)

Switches to previously viewed channel or input modes

External equipment operations (p. 35)

Closed Caption On/Off (p. 15)

Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 15)

Exits from Menu screen VIERA Link menu (p. 34-35)

Displays VIERA TOOLS (p. 17)

Viewing from SD Card (p. 18-19)

Selects/OK/Change

Returns to previous menu

Channel up/down

Displays or removes the channel banner (p. 16)

Operates the Favorite channel list function (p. 16)

Numeric keypad to select any channel (p. 15) or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus

(p. 14, 24, 26, 34, 36, 38, 41, 42)

Use for digital channels (p. 15)

Controls Identifying Start Quick

connections) cable (AV Connection Basic Guide

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First Time Setup

First time setup screen 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. 29) is set to “No”.

Turn the TV On with the POWER button

(TV) (Remote)

or

or

Configure your viewing mode

Select your language

Language / Idioma / Langue

English
	Español		Français

select

OK

Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home use”)

Set viewing mode			Step 2 of 6
	Home Use
		Store Demonstration
Select	OK	Please select your viewing environment.
	RETURN	Select “Home Use” when using this TV in your
		home.

select

OK

Please confirm your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button.

If you select “Store Demonstration” by mistake in , confirmation screen will be displayed.

You are selecting the store demonstration mode.

Yes

No

If you select “Yes”, the picture mode will regularly reset

to “Vivid” and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on the screen.

select

OK

Select “No” and return to previous screen .

If you select “Yes”, Screen enters the store demonstration mode.

To display the “Set viewing mode” screen again as shown above and select “Home Use”, do one of the following:

•Press and hold down the side POWER button for at least five seconds.

•Unplug power cord for 30 seconds and plug it again.

Note

is not available on - .

is not available on .

When you have used to turn the TV off, the next time you turn the TV on the “Language” settings will be displayed.

If you use any other step other than to turn the TV off, or if you used the EXIT button to quit before completing the settings, the next time you turn the TV on “First time setup” will not be automatically displayed.

•The settings up to that point are saved.

•You can reset the settings using “First time setup”. (p. 29)

To change the setting (Language, ANT/Cable setup, Input labels, Clock) later, go to the Menu screen (p. 29)

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Press to return to the previous screen

Auto channel setup (ANT/Cable setup)

Select the connected Antenna in terminal

ANT/Cable setup		Step 3 of 6		Not used: Go to
Cable	Antenna	Not used		(Label inputs)
			select
		Cable In
		ANTENNA
		ANTENNA	OK
		Cable In

Select	OK	Select “Not used” when viewing TV via
	RETURN	Satellite receiver or Cable box. Note: Select
		“Cable” when viewing via Cable DTA Box.

Select “Not used” when no wire is connected to the “Antenna/Cable” terminal. Typical when a Cable/Satellite box is connected to a TV input.

Prevents accidental tuning to an unavailable signal.

Select “Start”

	Auto program			Step 4 of 6
		Start
			Skip
		OK	Start scanning for channels via the TV’s
	Select	RETURN	built-in tuner. Select “Skip” when viewing TV
			channels via Satellite receiver or Cable box.

Skip: Go to

(Label inputs)

select

OK

Start scanning the channels

(Available channels are automatically set.)

Auto program

Progress	8%
Number of analog channels	10
Number of digital channels	0

Press RETURN to quit

RETURN

Complete the Auto program setup

Completion message is displayed when the Auto program scan is successfully

completed.		If there is no available
Auto program	OK
Number of analog channels		channel, return to	-
	10	(ANT/ Cable setup).
Number of digital channels	0
Auto program completed.		“Not used” will be selected.

Press OK to continue.

OK

RETURN

Operation of the EXIT button during “First time setup”

Press the button once to display confirmation screen. Press again to close confirmation screen.

[EXIT confirmation screen]

Are you sure you want to exit the First Time Setup?			Yes	Exit “First time setup”
			No	Return to the original screen.
Yes		No

To repeat the First Time Setup, select “First time setup” in the Setup Menu.

Setup Time First Start Quick

Guide

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First Time Setup (Continued)

Select the Input labels (Label inputs)

Select NEXT then press OK to go to the next step.

Label inputs		Step 5 of 6	select		Video 2		GA GA		Blu-r
				or
HDMI 1					NEXT
HDMI 2			set
HDMI 3						OK		1 @.	2 ABC 3 DEF
Component
					Select			4 GHI	5 JKL 6MNO
Video 1						RETURN		7PQRS	8 TUV 9WXYZ
Video 2	Blu-ray, DVD ...							LAST	0 - ,
PC
Next	HDMI	HDMI		R		G ABC	abc	B	Y Delete

							Follow the instructions on
Select	Edit	4	GHI 5	JKL	6MNO	Press RIGHT to select a label for each input.
		1	@. 2 ABC		3 DEF	Press OK to customize the label.	screen to complete the
Change		7PQRS 8 TUV			9WXYZ	Example: DVD, Blu-ray, etc. or “Not used”.
	RETURN LAST 0			- ,			following operations.
R	G ABC	abc B				Y Delete

Label: [BLANK] Not used/Blu-ray/DVD/DVD REC/HOME THTR/GAME/COMPUTER/

VCR/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVR/CAMERA/MONITOR/AUX/RECEIVER/MEDIA

CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER

Adjust the Clock (Set clock)

Select NEXT then press OK to go to the next step.

Set clock		Step 6 of 6	select	or	Minute	10	10
Year	--				Next
Month	--		set
Day	--						0	9
Hour	--					OK
Minute	--				Select
Next						RETURN

					Follow the instructions on
Select	Edit	0 9	Current year.
					screen to complete the
Change	RETURN
					following operations.

Complete the First time setup

Completion message is displayed when you have successfully completed the

First time setup.

Setup is complete. Enjoy your

Panasonic VIERA TV.

	OK	Press OK to exit.
	RETURN

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

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Watching TV

Basic connection (p. 9-10)

To watch TV and other functions

Turn power on

(Remote)

(TV)

Note

If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 24)

or

Select a channel number

(Remote)

up

or down

(TV)

To directly enter the digital channel number

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

example: CH15-1:

Note

Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and the antenna. (p. 13, 39)

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

Other Useful Functions (Operate after)

Select Audio mode for watching TV

Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program)

Closed caption

Digital mode

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

Audio track 1 of 2 (English)

Analog mode

Press SAP to select the desired Audio mode.

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

Switches the Closed caption mode On or Off

Closed caption Off

Closed caption On

Closed caption On mute

Press SUB MENU to show the Sub menu screen (p. 29)

This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

Display the	MENU	Channel surf mode
	SUB	Setup SUB MENU
SUB MENU		All
		Set favorite
		Edit CH caption
		Signal meter

Start Quick

Guide

TV Watching Viewing

Setup Time First

15

Watching TV (Continued)

Displays or removes the channel banner

Channel Clock

Information

THE NEWS

15-2

12:30 PM

recall

ABC-HD

CC SAP

TV-G 1080i

Standard 4:3

30

Station

SAP

Signal

Picture

Sleep

timer

identifier

indication

resolution

mode

remaining time

Closed

caption

Rating level

Aspect ratio

Change aspect ratio

Call up a favorite channel

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

• 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

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

FAVORITE

Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the number buttons. (see below)

Favorite Feature

Set the Favorite Feature

1 Display the SUB MENU.

SUB

MENU

2 Select “Set favorite”

Setup SUB MENU

Channel surf mode

All

Set favorite

Edit CH caption

Signal meter

3 Set the displayed channel

Set favorite		1/3
1	26-1
2
3
4		or
5
Delete a Favorite channel
Set favorite		1/3
1	26-1
2
3
4
5

select

OK

select the list number

save the displayed channel

select the list number (to save the channel without pressing OK)

select

delete

(while holding down)

Use the Favorite Feature

1 Display “Favorite channels”

2 Select the channel			select
Favorite channels		1/3
1	26-1
2			or
3
4
5
3 Set a Favorite channel
Favorite channels		1/3	OK
1	26-1
2
3

4

5

To change the page

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

Changes the page forward/backward

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Using VIERA TOOLS

VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access frequently-used menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen.

Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly.

Display VIERA TOOLS

Select the item

			select
			next
	iPod
	Set each item
	iPod
	Playing an iPod (p. 20-23)
	VIERA Link
	VIERA Link (p.34-35)
	Slideshow
	Slideshow (p. 18-19)
	Photo viewer
	Photo viewer (p. 18-19)
Press to exit from	Game Mode
a menu screen	Game Mode setting	Please select Picture mode.
		Game mode allows optimum picture settings
	(Game/Standard)	for gaming.
		Game	Standard
Press to return	Eco mode
to the previous
screen	ECO/energy saving (p. 29)

TOOLS VIERA Using Viewing

TV Watching

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Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER

The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still images on a VIERA television by simply inserting an SD card into the VIERA SD card slot.

(Media other than SD Cards will not work.)

Photo viewer

Insert the SD card

* This setting will be skipped next time unless you select “Set later”.

Set “Image viewer settings” and select “Play image viewer now”

“Image viewer settings” will be displayed automatically each time an SD card is inserted for the first time.

Image viewer settings

Image viewer auto play

Set later

Play image viewer now

select change

set

Slideshow: A Slideshow will start automatically next time.

Thumbnail: The Photo viewer menu will be displayed automatically next time.

Set later: “Image viewer settings” menu will be displayed repeatedly.

Off: The data can be played manually.

Manual operation (“Image viewer auto play” is “Off”)

Display “Photo viewer” Start the Slideshow

select

next

Slideshow

Select the data to be viewed

Thumbnail view

Photo viewer
	All photos
Total			238	Pana0001	Pana0002	Pana0003		Pana0004
Name
	Pana0001
Date
03/04/2010
Size
1029×1200				Pana0005	Pana0006	Pana0007		Pana0008
Select			OK
				Pana0009	Pana0010	Pana0011		Pana0012
			RETURN
R Slideshow				G Folders	B Sort by month		Y Sort by date

select

view

To launch Slideshow

Selected picture information is displayed

Total number of images

Note

Depending on the JPEG format, “Information” contents may not be displayed correctly. Refer to p. 46 (Data format for SD Card browsing) for details.

View

	Accessing
Press to exit from	Rotate	Play
	Prev.	RETURN
		Next
a menu screen

Displays one at a time

	Press to return to	To display/hide the Navigation area
	the previous screen

Return to the Thumbnail view

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Navigation area		Present status
		(While reading the data)

Accessing		Accessing
Rotate	Play		Pause
Prev.	Next	Prev.	Next
	RETURN		RETURN

Single photo view Slideshow

Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)

To next photo

Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise) To previous photo