Panasonic th-42pd60 Operation Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Progressive Wide Plasma Television

Manual de instrucciones

Televisión de plasma panorámica progresiva digital

Model No.

Número de modelo

R

TH-42PD60U

TH-42PD60X

English

Español

For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)

or contact us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300

or visit us at www.panasonic.com

For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505

or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

Para solicitar ayuda, llame al: 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)

ó visítenos en

Para solicitar ayuda, llame al: 787-750-4300

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com

www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.

The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.

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(EE.UU.)

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Turn your own living room into a movie theater!

Experience an amazing level of multi-media
excitement

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbols are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface

are trademarks

or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Enjoy rich multi-media

Camcorder

Contents

Be Sure to Read

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

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(Warning/Caution)
Notes ···························································· 5

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Accessories/Options ······················· 6

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Connection ····························· 9

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Identifying Controls ······················· 10

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First Time Setup ·················11

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Amplifier
Home theater unit

VCR DVD player

DVD recorder Set Top Box

Enjoy your TV !

Basic Features

Watching TV ··············································· 13

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Watching Videos and DVDs ······················· 15

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Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions

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(picture, sound quality, etc.) ······················· 16
Control with HDMI “HDAVI ControlTM” ········ 18

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Channel Lock ············································· 22

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Editing and Setting Channels ···················· 24

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Input Labels/Closed Caption ······················26

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Using Timer ················································ 28

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Operating Peripheral Equipment ··············· 29

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Recommended AV Connections ················ 30

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Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guide

HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,
Ltd.

FAQs, etc.

Remote Control Operation/Code List ·········32

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Ratings List for Channel Lock ···················· 35

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Technical Information ································· 36

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Maintenance ·············································· 39

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FAQ ···························································· 40

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Specifications ············································· 42

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Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) ·····················43

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

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Limited Warranty (for Canada) ··················· 45

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Customer Services Directory (for Canada)

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·· 44

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Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with
arrow-head within a triangle

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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set
(including on shelves above, etc.).

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) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the
AC cord power plug is securely connected.

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.

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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:
Pursuant to 47CFR,Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any changes or modifications to this TV not expressly approved by
Panasonic Corporation of North America could result harmful interference and would void the user’s authority to operate
this device.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Model No. TH-42PD60U, TH-42PD60X

Responsible Party : Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)

email: [e-mail]

CANADIAN NOTICE:

For Models TH-42PD60U, TH-42PD60X
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING/CAUTION

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.

Set up

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Do not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces.

The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over.

Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.

If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside
it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric
shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please
consult an Authorized Service Center.

This Plasma TV is for use only with the following
optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional
accessories may cause instability which could result in the
possibility of injury.

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

• Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV3U

• Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK42PR2U,
TY-WK42PR3U

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

AC Power Supply Cord

■

The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
(TH-42PD60U) or on 110 - 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz (TH-42PD60X).
Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.

If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which
could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall socket
plate is loose, they should not be used.

Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

Doing so may cause electric shocks.

Do not do anything that might damage the power cable.
When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, not the
cable.

Do not make any modifications to, place heavy objects on,
place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull
the power cable. Doing so may cause damage to the power
cable which can cause fire or electric shock. If damage to the
cable is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service
Center.

If problems occur during use

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If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if
smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma
TV, unplug the power cord immediately.

Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause
fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the TV evaluated
at an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the TV by any
unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due to its high
voltage dangerous nature.

If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the
Plasma TV is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged,
disconnect the power cord plug immediately.

A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an
Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be
made.

CAUTION

Do not cover the ventilation holes.

Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can
cause fire or damage to the Plasma TV.

If using the pedestal, leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or
more at the top, left and right, 2 3/8” (6 cm) or more at the
bottom, and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear.

When using the Plasma TV

■

Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma
TV.

Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the
cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock.

Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety
precaution before carrying out any cleaning.

Electric shocks can result if this is not done.

Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from
becoming dusty.

Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity
which might damage the insulation and cause fire. Unplug the
cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.

This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; therefore, it may
affect other infrared communication equipment.
Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or
reflected light from your Plasma TV.
Do not climb up onto the television or use it as a step.
(Young children should be made particularly aware of this
caution.)

If the unit falls over or becomes damaged through misuse,
injury may result.

The TV will still consume some power as long as the power
cord is inserted into the wall outlet.

Notes

Do not display a still picture for a long time

■

This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen
(“after image”). This is not considered a malfunction and is
not covered by the warranty.

Typical still images

Channel number and other logos
Image displayed in 4:3 mode
Video game

Computer image

4 : 3

Setup

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Do not place the unit where it’s exposed to sunlight or other
bright light (including reflections).
Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remote
control’s transmission range.

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5

Accessories/Options

Check you have all the items shown.

Accessories

Remote Control

□

Transmitter

EUR7737Z30

•

Clamper (2)

□

Pedestal

□

TBL2AX00031

•

Installing remote’s batteries

Open

1

Batteries for the Remote

□

Control Transmitter

AA Battery

•

AC cord

□

Antenna Adapter

□

(2)

Attaching the cord clampers

F-Type

•

for 5C-2V

Operating Instructions

□

Product Registration Card

□

(U.S.A.)

Customer Care Plan Card

□

(U.S.A.)

6

Hook

2

Note the correct polarity (+ or -).

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery

•

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

Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix different battery types (such as

alkaline and manganese batteries).

Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

Do not burn or break batteries.

•

Make a note of the remote control codes

•

before changing batteries in case the
codes are reset. (p. 29)

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket
(vertical)

TY-WK42PV3U

•

Close

Back of the TV unit

Snap open

Snap shut

Do not bundle the RF cable and power cord together (could cause

•

distorted image).
Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

•

When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly

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manual to fix cables.

Remove from the TV unit

(angle)

TY-WK42PR2U

•

TY-WK42PR3U

•

Push both side hooks
and pull out

Attaching the pedestal to the plasma television

Caution

Do not use any television or displays other than those supplied in the package.

Otherwise the unit 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 while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic

•

Dealer immediately.

During setting-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 plasma television, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury
may result.

Use the accessory fall-prevention brackets to secure the plasma television.

If the unit is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the Plasma TV installed, the plasma television may

•

fall over and personal injury may result.

Two people are required to install and remove the television.

If two people are not present, the television may be dropped, and personal injury may result.

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Accessories for pedestal assembly

A

Assembly screw (4)

M5 x 20 M5 x 30

Assembly screw (4)

B

(Black screw)

Pole (2)

C

Base (1)

D

Quick Start Guide

Accessories/Options

Accessories for pedestal security

Band (2)

1

Assembling the pedestal

1

1. Installing the poles 2. Securing the poles

For 42˝ Plasma
television (Outside)

Screw (2)

2

M4 x 10

Wood screw (2)

3

Front

Clamp (2)

4

Insert the poles C into the left and right holes
in the underside of the base D so that they fit
securely as shown in the illustration above.

Use the assembly screws A to secure the poles
firmly to the bottom of the base.

Note

Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will
strip the threads.

7

Accessories/Options

Setting-up

2

Remove the plasma television unit from its packing box, spread a clean blanket or other covering on a level
floor or stand, place the television on the floor or stand with its front panel facing down, and keep it like this
until installing it on the pedestal.

Securing the television unit

Television unit

* Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.

Lift the television unit above the pedestal base,
with the back of the television unit on the same

Y

Y

P

P

B

B

S VIDEO

VIDEO

PR

SERVICE
ONLY

PR

ANT

DIGITAL

L

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO IN

R

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COMPONENT VIDEO

INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT

INPUT

side as the Pedestal No. label. Then align the
holes in the television unit with the poles of the
pedestal and lower the television unit into place.
Use the assembly screws B (M5 x 30) to fasten
securely.

Rear

Pedestal No. label

Stopping the plasma television from falling over

3

Pedestal

Securing to a base. Securing to a wall.

Front

Front

Wood
Worktop

Fasten with wood screws in the holes
in the back edge of the wood worktop.
If there are no holes, first drill them in
the middle of the thickness of the wood
worktop, and then fasten the strap with
wood screws.

• Securing method

Screws on main body

Do not remove this screw.

* Remove the screws

at both top corners on
the rear side of the
plasma TV, and attach

the clamps

to the

plasma TV using the
removed screws.

* Use strong wire

or chain which is
commercially available
to secure the plasma
television to a solid
area of the wall or a
pillar.

8

* The plasma TV must be fastened to both the base and the wall.

Connection

Watching TV

■

Back of the unit

Cable BOX

IN OUT

or

VHF/UHF aerial

or

Y

Y

P

P

B

B

S VIDEO

VIDEO

PR

PR

SERVICE
ONLY

ANT

DIGITAL

L

AUDIO
OUT

AUDIO IN

R

12
COMPONENT VIDEO

INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT

INPUT

Quick Start Guide

Fastener

To unfasten

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Connection

Accessories/Options

ANT IN

ANT OUT

Video recorder
with TV Tuner

DVD Recorder /
VCR

S-Video

OUT

Video

OUT

L

Audio

OUT

R

Video

IN

L

Audio

IN

R

AC cord
(Connect after
all the other
connections.)

S-Video signals have
priority.

To record TV shows

Note

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

•

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

•

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

•

Connect either S Video cable or Video cable.

The input signals connected to the terminal selected in “Prog-out stop” menu cannot be output from PROG.OUT

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terminals. (both picture and audio)
However, audio output can be obtained from the optical DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.
When a device (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to the HDMI or COMPONENT terminals (p. 30-31), only audio

•

signals will be output. No video signals will be output.
When receiving digital channel signals, all digital formats are down-converted to composite NTSC video to be

•

output through the PROG.OUT terminals.
Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent VCR recording.

•

Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for using Cable Box Connection.

•

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Identifying Controls

Power indicator Power on : Red

Power off : No Light

POWER button

Press to turn the TV’s main power on/off.

Remote control sensor

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

Switches TV to On or Standby

Sets the remote to communicate with
other equipments (p. 29)

Changes input signal (p. 15)

Display Main Menu (p. 16)

POWER TV/VIDEO- VOL

Volume adjusters

TV/VIDEO

Change the input mode.

+

CH

Channel selectors

SAP (p. 13)

Exit menus

Select/OK/Change

RETURN (to previous menu)

Sound mute On/Off

Changes aspect ratio (p. 14)

Switch to previously viewed channel
and input modes.

Selects channels in sequence

Sleep Timer (p. 28)

Display or remove the channel banner
(p. 13)

Operate the Favorite channel list
function. (p. 14)

Numeric keypad to select any channel
or press to enter alphanumeric input in
menus. (p. 13)

-

Direct channel access for DTV and DBS
(p. 13)

Volume

External equipment operations (p. 32)
(VCRs, DVDs, etc.)

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First Time Setup

“First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the AC cord is inserted
into a wall outlet. Available only when “Auto power on” (p. 16) is set to “Off”.

Turn the TV On with the

1

2

POWER button

POWER

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 exit

■

Press to return to

■

previous screen

Note

To change setting

•

(Language/Clock/Auto
program) later, go to
Menu screen
(p. 16)

-

Press to go to previous screen.
Or, select icon, then press OK for same results.

Adjust the clock

3

First time setup

Language

Clock

Auto program

Clock
Date

Time

Date: Adjust the date
(Press and hold to change the month.)
Time: Adjust the time
(If the button is held, the speed of change increases.)

4 / 1 / 2006

9 : 43 AM

next

select “Clock”

set

select item

(Continue to next page.)

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First Time Setup

Auto channel setup

4

Select “Auto program”

First time setup

Language
Clock

Auto program

next

select

Select antenna and input modes

Auto program
ANT In

Mode
Start scan

-

Cable

All

set

select

Start scanning the channels

Auto program

ANT In
Mode

Start scan

Cable

All

start

select “Start scan”

ANT In

Cable: Cable TV
Antenna: Antenna

Mode

All: digital and analog
Analog: analog only

(Reduces time
for scanning)

Press to exit

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Note

About broadcasting

•

systems

Analog: traditional TV

system

Digital: new system

that allows
you to view
more channels
featuring high­quality video
and sound

Now scanning analog channel ...

Progress

Available channels (analog/digital)

•

are automatically set.

Confirm registered channels

Edit

Apply

Favorite

- - -

2

If OK is not pressed after selecting “Apply”,

•

the channels will not be memorized.

Add

No

Yes

select “Apply”

ok

12

Watching TV

Connect cable Box when watching cable TV. (p. 9)

Switch to TV mode

1

Turn power on

2

POWER button on

•

unit should be On.

-

Other Useful Functions (Operate after )

■

Switches the unit OFF in a preset amount of time from 0 to 90 minutes in 30
minute intervals.

Sleep
Timer

0/30/60/90 (minutes)

•

3

Select a channel number

up

or

down

To directly input the digital channel

■

number

When tuning digital channel,

•

-

example: CH15-1:

press the button to enter the
minor number in a compound
channel number.

-

Quick Start Guide Viewing

Listen
with SAP

(Secondary
Audio
Program)

Information
Recall

Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing

■

Digital mode

•

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

Audio Track 1 of 1

Analog mode

•

Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.

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

Display or remove the channel banner.

(English)

Channel Ending time Show title

15-2

ABC - HD

- 10:30

CC SAP

Andrew ’ s cooking show

T V -G

1080I

Standard

4 : 3

Clock

10:00 am

30

Watching TV

First Time Setup

Station
identifier

SAP

Rating Level

Signal
resolution

Picture
mode

Sleep timer
remaining time

Aspect ratio

13

Setting 1/3

[1]

[2]
[3]
[4]

Setting 1/3

[1] 26-1

[2]
[3]
[4]

Favorite 1/3

[1]

[2]
[3]
[4]

Watching TV

Change the aspect (p. 36)

Change
aspect
ratio

FAVORITE

Call up
a favorite
channel

Caution

ATSC broadcasts cannot be received in countries other than the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

•

Note

Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT In” of “Auto program” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and

•

antenna. (p. 12)
The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.

•

■

Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite

tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor, or using
number keys. (see below)

Each press changes the mode.

•

480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9) :

•

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

•

ZOOM.

Set Favorite Feature Use Favorite Feature

1 Display the channel to be placed on the Favorites list.
2 Hold down FAVORITE for several

• Press FAVORITE repeatedly

3 Press ▲▼to highlight a position

• You can also use the NUMBER

select

ok

seconds.

to change between pages (1/3,
2/3, 3/3, or exit). Pressing ◄ ►
also changes the page.

on the list.
Then, press OK to memorize the
displayed CH in that position.

keys (1-9 and 0) to select the
recorded list numbers (1-9 and

0). By doing so, the numbers
will be directly recorded without
having to press the OK key.

1 Press FAVORITE.

• Press FAVORITE repeatedly

2 Press ▲▼ or a Numbered key

3 Press OK to display the

select

ok

to change between pages (1/3,
2/3, 3/3, or exit). Pressing ◄ ►
also changes the page.

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

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

highlighted channel.

14

To delete a favorite channel

•

A memorized channel can be removed from the list by

holding down FAVORITE while its position is highlighted.

Watching Videos and DVDs

Some Panasonic equipment connected to the TV unit can be operated with the remote control.
Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other manufacturers’ products. (p. 29)

With VCR or DVD turned On

1

2

-

Switch to external input

Press to display the Input select menu.

Select the input mode

Input select

[1] TV
[2] Component 1
[3] Component 2
[4] HDMI
[5] Video 1
[6] Video 2

(Initial screen)

or

select

enter

Press corresponding NUMBER
key on the Remote Control to
select the input of your choice.

Press to select the input of your
choice, then press “OK”.

If during selection, no action

•

is taken for several seconds,
the Input selection menu is
exited.

Viewing

Press to return to

■

TV

Note

For details, see the

•

manual of the
equipment
or ask your local
dealer.

3

The terminal and label of the connected device is

•

indicated.

To label each of the connected devices (p. 26)

Operate

the VCR or DVD with the remote control

VCR DVD

VCR Record Record

-

-

Rewind/Fast Forward Reverse/Forward

Stop Stop

Pause Pause

Label Terminal

Video 1

VCR

[example]

(example)

Open/Close

Skip Reverse/Forward

Watching Videos and DVDs

Watching TV

Play Play

(For other operations, see p. 32.)

15

How to Use Menu Functions

Various menus allow you to select settings for the picture, sound, and
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way.

Display menu

1

Displays the functions that

•

can be set (varies according
to the input signal)

Select the menu

2

Menu

Picture

Audio
Timer
Lock
Setup

select

next

Select the item

3

Picture 1/2

Normal
Pic. mode
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

(example: Picture menu)

No

Standard

+30

0
0
0

+10

select

Menu list

■

Menu

Picture

Audio

Timer

Item
Normal
Pic. mode

Picture, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness

Color temp
Color mng.
Zoom adjust

Video NR

Other adjust

3D Y/C filter

Color matrix

MPEG NR

Black level
Normal
Bass
Treble
Balance

AI sound

Other adjust

Surround

Speakers

HDMI in

Audio leveler
Sleep, Timer1-5

16

Press to return

■

to TV

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

4

Adjust or select

Picture 1/2

Normal

Pic. mode

Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

(example: Picture menu)

No

Standard

+30

+10

Lock

CH scan

adjust
or

0
0
0

select

Language
Clock
Program channel
Input labels
CC

Setup

Auto power on

Other adjust

Side bar

Prog-out stop

Ctrl with HDMI

Power off link

Power on link
About
Reset

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust”

Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema) (p. 38)

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

Selects level of warm colors (red) and cool colors (blue) (Warm/Cool/Normal)

On enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off)

Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” (p. 36)

Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave off when receiving a strong signal. (On/Off)

Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off)
Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (SD/HD)

SD: normal vision HD: high-definition vision
Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.

Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off)
Select Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)
Reset Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.
Increase or decrease the bass response.
Increase or decrease the treble response.
Emphasize the left / right speaker volume.
Equalize overall volume levels across all channels and VIDEO inputs. (On/Off)
Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off)

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

“AI sound”, “Surround” and “Audio leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected

Selects according to the signal when HDMI is connected (Auto/Digital/Analog)

Auto: Automatically selects Analog / Digital signal

Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. (p. 28)

Locks the channels and programs (p. 22)
Selects the channel with “Program up/down” button (Fav./All)

Fav.: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 24)
Selects the screen menu language (p. 12)
Adjusts the clock (p. 12)
Sets channels (p. 24)
Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment (p. 26)
Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 26)

Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (Set/Off)

The Sleep Timer and On / Off timer will not function if “Auto power on” is set.
Increases the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only)

The recommended setting is Bright to prevent panel “after image”. (p. 38)
Stops output of the pictures specified in this menu.

(Off/Comp.1/Comp.2/HDMI/Video 1/Video 2)

Controls equipments connected to HDMI terminals (p. 18) (On/Off)

“Power off link” and “Power on link” do not work if “Off” is selected.
Sets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipments (p. 18) (Set/No)

Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipments (p. 18) (Set/No)
Displays TV version and software license
Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 24)

Picture
Brightness
Color

+30

Tint

0

Sharpness

0

Zoom adjust

Video NR Off

3D Y/C filter Off

Color matrix SD

MPEG NR Off

Black level Dark

CH scan

Language

Clock

Program channel

Input labels

CC

Auto power on

Side bar

Prog-out stop

Ctrl with HDMI

Power off link

Power on link

About

Reset

NoNormal

StandardPic. mode

0

+10

CoolColor temp

OffColor mng.

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

SetNormal

+ 7Bass

+ 7Treble

0Balance

OnAI sound

OffSurround

OnSpeakers

AutoHDMI in

0Audio leveler

60Sleep

Advanced

All

Off

Bright

Off

On

Set

Set

In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a smaller number of options.

•

17

Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control”

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

one-button on one remote.

Newer Panasonic audio-video products with HDMI output connections can be

controlled using the TV’s remote. Limited features such as home theater system

volume and automatic switching to the TV’s HDMI input are available.

This feature is limited to models incorporating Panasonic’s “Control with HDMI”. Refer to the

•

individual instruction manuals for compatibility information.
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

•

We recommend using Panasonic HDMI cables RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m),

•

RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc. (Product numbers correct as of January 2006.)

Display menu

1

Select “Setup”

2

Menu

Home theater
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock

Setup

select

next

Automatic
input
switching

Theater
speaker

Press to return to

■

TV

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

-

3

4

Select “Other adjust”

Setup
Other adjust

About
Reset

Select “Ctrl with HDMI”

Other adjust

Auto power on
Side bar
Prog-out stop

Ctrl with HDMI

Power off link
Power on link

Off
Off
Off

On
Set
Set

select

next

select

Power on
link

Power off
link

One-touch
theater
playback

5

Select “On”

change

Default setting is “On”. If no HDMI equipments are

•

connected or standard HDMI (non- “Control with HDMI”) are
used, set to “Off”.

18

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

For RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to theater.

•

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

You can control the theater speaker with TV’s remote control.
“Home theater” with speaker icon appears when a Panasonic “Control with HDMI” home theater system is
connected via the HDMI input.
Pressing the OK button toggles between TV and home theater volume control.

“Ctrl with HDMI” must be set to “On”.

•

Limited to newer Panasonic Home Theater, RAM theater and DIGA/DVD models with “Control with HDMI”.

•

Display menu
Select “Home theater” or “TV speakers”

Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control”

Menu

Home theater

Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
Setup

Home theater:

■

Adjustment for Panasonic Amplifier, Panasonic Player theater, Panasonic RAM theater

Volume up / down

TV speakers:

■

The TV speakers are active.

When selecting “Home theater”, the sound of TV speakers is mute.

•

When “Home theater” is selected, the home theater volume control can be raised or lowered using the TV remote

•

volume button. The TV will display “Home Theater + / -” on screen.
If home theater/RAM theater/Player theater is currently off, selecting the “Home theater” option will automatically

•

turn the equipment on. See “Power on link” below.
If home theater/Player theater/RAM theater power is turned Off, speakers automatically switch to the TV.

•

When “Set” is selected, this allows for the TV to automatically turn on and switch to the appropriate HDMI input
whenever a “Control with HDMI” compatible DVD player/recorder is initially turned on and Play mode is selected.

change

Mute

Menu

TV speakers

Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
Setup

Advanced

When “Set” is selected, this allows for the TV to turn off and also turn off the connected home theater/
RAM theater/player theater and/or DIGA-DVD player.

If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the AV amp or Player theater remote control, the following sequence of operations
is performed automatically.

Home theater/Player 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 theater.

Caution

“Control with HDMI” function does not work in countries other than the USA and Canada.

•

The TV remains on even if the “Control with HDMI” compatible equipment is turned off.

•

Note

Before using HDMI control functions, the connected equipment (DIGA, RAM theater, Player theater, AV amp) must

•

also be set. For details, see the operation manual for each equipment.
For equipment connection details, see p. 20.

•

19

Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control”

Recommended HDMI Connections

Follow the connection diagrams below for HDMI control
of a single AV equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA-DVD
recorder, RAM Theater or Player Theater system.
Refer to page 18 for Setup Menu settings and additional
control information.

Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not provided.

Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder, RAM theater or Player theater

■

Y

Y

P

P

B

B

S VIDEO

VIDEO

PR

PR

SERVICE
ONLY

ANT

DIGITAL
AUDIO

L

OUT

AUDIO IN

R

12
COMPONENT VIDEO

INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT

INPUT

Back of the unit

If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDMI
control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off then
On again while the power of all equipment is On (to this
unit to correctly recognize the connected equipment) and
check that DIGA, RAM theater and Player theater playback
operates.

•

•

Connect with HDMI cable and audio

Connect the TV’s PROG. OUT audio

For DIGA :

Connect with HDMI cable

For RAM theater and Player theater :

cable.

(L&R) to listen to the TV program
through the theater system.

Audio CableHDMI cable

HDMI
(AV OUT)

HDMI
(AV OUT)

Audio
IN

HDMI
(AV OUT)

Audio
IN

or or

DIGA

Panasonic RAM theater Panasonic Player theater

(Panasonic DVD Recorder)

Setting of this unit after connection

■

After making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup
menu. (p. 18).

Note

Individual HDMI equipments may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their

•

respective operating instruction manuals.

20

Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder and AV amp

■

When using an “Control with HDMI” audio-video amplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder, use a daisy chain
connection as shown below.

Y

Y

P

P

B

B

S VIDEO

VIDEO

PR

PR

SERVICE
ONLY

ANT

L

DIGITAL

AUDIO
OUT

AUDIO IN

R

12
COMPONENT VIDEO

INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT

INPUT

Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control”

Optic fiber

HDMI cable

Digital audio input

HDMI (AV OUT)

(Optic)

Panasonic AV amp

HDMI (AV IN)

One AV amp and one DIGA can be operated

•

with this unit.
Be sure to connect the AV amp between this

•

unit and the DIGA.

HDMI cable

HDMI (AV OUT)

DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder)

Setting of this unit after connection

■

After making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup
menu. (p. 18).

Advanced

Note

Individual HDMI equipments may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their

•

respective operating instruction manuals.
When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this

•

unit, the system switches to 2CH audio.

(When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)

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Channel Lock

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

Display menu

1

Select “Lock”

2

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

Press to exit

■

Menu

Picture
Audio
Timer

Lock

Setup

-

next

select

Input your 4-digit password

3

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

Enter password.

----

For the first time, input the

•

number twice to register it.

Select the Lock mode

4

Lock
Mode

Channel
Program
Change password

Off

select

22

Caution

Make a note of your

•

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

Note

When you select a

•

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

Off: “Channel lock” not activated

•

All: Locks all channels and Video inputs

•

Game: Locks CH3, CH4, and Video inputs

•

CH: Locks specified channels (analog/digital)

•

To change the password

■

In , select “Change password” and press “OK” button
Input the new 4-digit password twice

To cancel the “Channel lock”

■

Select “Off” in

To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked

■

Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked out. These channels will be blocked out regardless
of the program rating.
Select “CH” in on p. 22

Channel
Lock

Select “Channel”

Lock

Mode

Channel

To set rating level

■

“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to be locked according to TV ratings.

Select “Program”

CH

next

select

Channel lock
CH 1

CH 2

Select channel to lock

select

“CH1-7”

3 - 0

select

channel

Select the rating to be locked

Block
program

Lock

Mode
Channel

Program

Change password

Select the rating category you wish

to follow

Program lock
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.

Monitor out

MPAA : U.S movie ratings

•

U.S.TV : U.S TV program ratings

•

C.E.L.R : Canadian English ratings

•

C.F.L.R : Canadian French ratings

•

To disable recording of the locked program

■

Select “Monitor out” in “Program lock” menu ( )

Program lock

MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.

Monitor out

CH

On

Off

next

select

set

select

On : Turns on the monitor terminal output for programs that

have been set to “Blocked.”

Off : Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that

have been set to “Blocked.”

select

Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)

Off No rating

G General Audience: All ages admitted

PG Parental Guidance Suggested

PG-13

NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted

•

Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate
for children under 13

Restricted: Under 17 requires

R

accompanying parent or adult guardian

X Adults only

To get other information (p. 35)

Channel Lock

Advanced

Caution

The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and

•

none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and
possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of
programming:”

• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)

• Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports

• Weather

Note

The Off rating is independent of other ratings.

•

When placing a block on a specific age based rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will

•

also be blocked.

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Editing and Setting Channels

The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.

Display menu

1

Auto

Set
automatically

Select “Setup”

2

Menu

Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock

Setup

next

select

Press to exit

■

-

Select “Program channel”

3

Setup

CH scan
Language

Clock

Program channel

Input labels
CC

All

next

select

Manual

Set
manually

Select the function

4

5

■

Program channel

Auto

Manual

Signal meter

next

select

Set

To reset the settings of Setup menu

Select “Reset” in Setup menu ( ) and press “OK”

button
Input your 4-digit password with number buttons
Select “Yes” on the confirmation screen and press

“OK” button

Signal

meter

Check
signal
strength

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Automatically searches and adds receivable channels to memory.

Select “ANT In”
Select “Mode”

(Select Cable or Antenna)
Select All or Analog

All: Analog and digital
Analog: Analog only

Select “Start scan”

Auto program

ANT In
Mode

Auto program
ANT In

Mode

Cable

All

set

select

Start scan

Start scan

Cable

All

start

select

Settings are made
automatically

After completing the setting,

•

select “Apply”. (see below ).
All previous memorized

•

channels are erased.

Use this procedure when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display.
Also, use to add or delete channels from channel list manually.

Select “Edit”

Edit

avorite

- - -

Apply

Add

No

Select the item to be edited

Edit

CH

Caption

1

- - -

2

3

- - -

4

- - -

5

- - -

Caption

Caption:

•

Changes the station identifier

Favorite:

•

Registers channel to Favorites List

Add:

•

Adds or deletes channels

Favorite

Favorite

Apply

Add

- - -

No

2

Yes

- - -

No

- - -

No

- - -

No

Add

select

next

select item to edit

(Caption/Favorite/
Add)

next

Edit

Caption

•

Caption select
Preset

Caption detail

Preset

Select the station identifier

Caption detail

Rename (maximum 7 characters available)

Favorite

•

Favorite
Favorite

Favorite

Select the number

Add

•

Press “OK” button to select “Yes (add)” or “No

•

(delete)”

Apply

---

Apply

12

Select “Apply”

Press to move cursor to
“Apply”

Editing and Setting Channels

select

set/next

select

next

Advanced

ok
(to enter
your
program)

Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.

Signal meter
CH

Signal strength

2 - 1

select channel

ok

If the signal is weak, check the antenna.

•

If no problem is found, consult your
local dealer.

Note

Current
Peak level

If “Channel lock” (p. 22) is activated and “Auto”, “Manual” or “Signal meter” is selected, “Enter password.” will be

•

displayed.

85 %
85 %

Signal intensity

Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT In”

•

(see above).
Effective only for digital antenna channels.

•

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Input Labels/Closed Caption

Display menu

1

Input labels

Display
labels of

2

Select “Setup”

Menu

Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock

Setup

next

select

external
devices

Press to exit

■

-

Select “Input labels” or “CC”

3

Setup

CH scan
Language

Clock
Program channel

Input labels

CC

Fav.

next

select

CC

Display

4

Set

Closed
Caption

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The labels of devices connected to external input terminals can be indicated
for easy recognition on the screen. (In selecting input mode of p. 15

Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment

Input labels
Comp. 1
Comp. 2
HDMI
Video 1
Video 2

The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable or providing a visual display of the audio portion. The
program viewed must provide Closed Captioning (CC) for the television to display it. (p. 36)

Select the item and set

■

CC

Mode
Analog

Digital

Digital setting

CC reset

The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”

•

depend on the broadcaster.

SKIP
SKIP

DVD

VCR

SKIP

Off

CC1

Primary

select

set

select

set

Terminals: Comp.1-2/HDMI/

•

Video1-2
Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/

•

DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK]

* If “SKIP” is selected for a non-connected terminal, its input

is skipped when switched with TV/VIDEO button.

Mode

Select “On” (when not using, select “Off”).

Analog

CC1-4: Information related to pictures

T1-4: Textual information

Digital

Select the setting.

“Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”, “Service 5”,

•

“Service 6”

)

(Choose the closed caption service of Analog
broadcasting.)

(Appears at bottom of screen)

(Appears over entire screen)
(The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you

configure the way you choose to view the digital
captioning.)

Label Terminal

Video 1

VCR

[example]

Input Labels/Closed Caption

Advanced

To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs

■

Select “Digital setting” and press “OK” button
Select the item and set

Digital setting
Size

Automatic

Font

Automatic

Style

Automatic

(1/3)

To reset the settings

■

Select “CC reset” and press “OK” button

select

set

Size: Text size

•

Font: Text font

•

Style: Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)

•

Foreground: Color of text

•

Fore opacity: Opacity of text

•

Background: Color of text box

•

Back opacity: Opacity of text box

•

Outline: Outline color of text

•

(Identify the setting options on the screen.)

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Using Timer

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time.

The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 12)

•

Display menu

1

Select “Timer”

2

Menu

Picture
Audio

Timer

Lock
Setup

next

select

28

-

Press to exit

■

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

Note

The TV automatically

•

turns Off after 90
minutes when turned
On by the Timer.
This operation will be
cancelled if the Off
time is selected or if a
key is pressed.

3

4

Select the timer to set

Timer
Sleep

Timer 1
Timer 2

Timer 3
Timer 4

Timer 5

Sleep

Timer 1

~

Timer 5

select

next

Turns Off automatically
Turns On/Off automatically

(5 timers can be set.)

Set the timer

To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)

■

Press to set unit to shut itself off after a preselected amount of time.

Sleep
Sleep

To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)

■

Select the item and set

Timer 1
CH

Day
On time
Off time
Set

60

310 - 1

EVR FRI
10:00 AM
11:00 AM

On

SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT/
MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/EVR SUN/
EVR MON/EVR TUE/EVR WED/EVR THU/
EVR FRI/ EVR SAT

On time
Off time

CH

Day

Set

select

select

set

Select the channel

Select the day

The time to turn On
The time to turn Off
Timer setting (On/Off)

0/30/60/90 (minutes)

•

Operating Peripheral Equipment

You can operate other manufacturers’ components using this TV’s remote control.

Connect the external devices to the TV and

1

2

turn Off the external equipments

Press both buttons simultaneously

+

for more than 3 seconds.

Release the buttons when the equipment selection

•

buttons start flashing.

Select the equipment

3

4
5

Caution

Registration will fail if the wrong code is input or it takes more than 30 seconds to register.

•

with the equipment selection button

The selected button remains lit (other buttons are not

•

lit).

Input the equipment’s 4-digit remote
control code (p. 33-34)

Confirm the equipment with the
remote control

The external equipment turns On.

•

If the equipment does not operate with

■

remote control

When your equipment has a single code

•

Input the remote control code again

When your equipment has multiple codes

•

Change the code with above and test again

(p. 33-34)

Operating Peripheral Equipment

Using Timer

Advanced

To find a code not listed in the code list

This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.”

After step above, change the code and

test

change

Operate the equipment with the
remote control (p. 32)

Repeat until the code is found

•

It may take many attempts before the correct

•

code is found

When the correct code is found

store

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