Panasonic th-42px75 Operation Manual

High Definition Plasma Television

Televisor de plasma de alta definición

Quick Start Guide

(See page 6)

Guía de inicio rápido

(vea la página 6)

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

Model No.

Número de modelo

TH-42PX75U
TH-50PX75U

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

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

or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call:

787-750-4300

or visit us at www.panasonic.com

For assistance (Canada), please call:

1-800-561-5505

or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU.), llame al:
1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com

English

Español

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

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

TQB2AA0751-1

Turn your own living room into a movie theater!

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

2

SDHC Logo is a trademark.

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

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

GalleryPlayer and the

GalleryPlayer Logo are

trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc.

EZ Sync™

EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

HDAVI Control™

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

Enjoy rich multimedia

SD memory card

Camcorder

Contents

Please read before using the unit

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

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Notes ····························································5

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Quick Start Guide

Accessories/Optional Accessory

•

To Prevent TV from falling over ··· 8

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Before Connection ······················ 10

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Basic Connection ·························11

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Identifying Controls ····················17

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First Time Setup ··························18

··· 6

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Quick Start

Guide

Amplifier
Home theater
system

VCR DVD player

DVD recorder Set Top Box

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Watching TV ···············································20

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Viewing from SD Card ·······························22

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Watching Videos and DVDs ·······················24

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Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions

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(picture, sound quality, etc.) ·······················26
EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM” ·····················30

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Lock ···························································32

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Editing and Setting Channels ····················34

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Input Labels/Monitor out/Closed Caption

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Using Timer ················································38

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Recommended A V Connections ················40

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Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.

·······36

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

DOLBY and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

FAQs, etc.

Ratings List for Lock ··································42

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Technical Information ·································43

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Maintenance ··············································46

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Specifications ·············································47

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FAQ ····························································48

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Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) ·····················50

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

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Limited Warranty (for Canada) ···················52

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····51

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Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with
arrowhead 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 an Other 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 Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting TV to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by responsible party may cause harmful interference and could
void the user’s authority to operate this device.

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 Model TH-42PX75U, TH-50PX75U
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING/CAUTION

If problems occur during use

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 P ACKAGING 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.

Two or more 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.

Transport only in upright position!

Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or
downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

AC Power Supply Cord

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The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
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.

The included power cord is for use with this unit only.
Do not use any power cord other than that provided with this TV.

Doing so may cause fire or electric shocks.

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.

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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.

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.

CAUTION

Notes

Do not display a still picture for a long time

■

This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen
(“Image retention”). 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
SD Card photo

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.

12

To prevent “Image retention”,
the screen saver is
automatically activated after
a few minutes if no signals
are sent or no operations are
performed. (p. 49)

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Accessories/Optional Accessory

Check you have all the items shown.

Accessories

Remote Control
Transmitter

N2QAYB000103

•

AC cord

Operating Instructions
Quick Setup Guide

(For viewing HD programming)

Remote Control
Transmitter

AA Battery

•

Pedestal

TBL2AX00161

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(TH-42PX75U)

TBL2AX00171

•

(TH-50PX75U)

Antenna Adapter

F-Type for 5C-2V

(2)

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

Installing remote’s batteries

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How to assemble (p.7)

Cable clamper (2)Batteries for the

1

Open

Hook

Optional Accessory

Wall-hanging bracket

(vertical)

TY-WK42PV3U

•

Note the correct polarity

2

(+ or -).

(angle)

TY-WK42PR2U

•

TY-WK42PR3U

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Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery

•

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

Do not mix old and new batteries.

Close

In order to maintain the TV’s performance and

•

safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or
a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging
brackets.
Carefully read the instructions accompanying the

•

plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely
sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping
over.
Handle the TV carefully during installation since

•

subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause
its paneling to crack.

•

Do not mix different battery types (such as

•

alkaline and manganese batteries).
Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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Do not burn or break batteries.

•

Note

6

Assembling the pedestal

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Pole
( )

Fix
with

a

Front

A

Attaching the pedestal to TV

Fix securely with assembly

•

screws A. (Total 4 screws)

A

Pole

Pole

Pole
( )

Accessories

Assembly screw

b

Front

(4 of each)

A

M5 x 18

Align the stamped
marks.

Set-up

■

Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.

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B

Arrow mark

Pole

Label

Base

Align the stamped
marks.

Bottom view

Rear side

Hole for pedestal
installation

Pole

Fix securely with assembly screws B.

•

(Total 4 screws)

B

M5 x 30

Pole (2)

Base (1)

Quick Start

Guide

a

b

Accessories/Optional Accessory

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

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

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Caution

Do not use any television or displays other than those given in this Operating Instructions.

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 while 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.

Use the accessory fall-prevention brackets to secure the TV.

If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal

•

injury may result.

7

To Prevent TV from falling over

The TV must be fastened to both a base and a wall.

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Securing to a base

Fix pedestal and base together with band.

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Accessories

Band (2) Screw (2)

• Nominal diameter
4mm x 10 (for 42’)
4mm x 12 (for 50’)

Wood screw

(2)

8

Securing to a wall

Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain.

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Main screw

Accessory

Clamp (2)

Remove screw

Quick Start

Guide

To Prevent TV from falling over

Main screw

9

Reference of connection

Before Connection

Connected Equipment Introduction (Signal source)

Watching TV

■

VHF/UHF Antenna

•

NTSC (National Television System Committee):

•

Conventional broadcasting

ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):

•

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

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

Cable Box/Cable

•

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

•

done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable.

Recording/playing back with DVD recorder or VCR

■

DVD Recorder

•

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

•

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

VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/

DVD Recorder

or

Cable

or

VCR

Watching Satellite

■

You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to

•

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

Satellite Antenna

Enjoying Home theater and DVD recorder with

■

HDMI connection

Home theater and DVD Recorder

•

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

a single cable.

Note

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

•

DVD Recorder with this TV’s remote control (p. 25 EZ SyncTM).

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

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

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Antenna terminal

■

Pin terminals

■

HDMI terminal

■

Satellite

Receiver

DVD RecorderHome Theater

10

Firmly tighten by hand.

•

greenbluered

green

Match colors of plugs and terminals.

•

Insert firmly.

•

Insert firmly.

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To connect antenna terminals

Basic Connection

Example 1

TV

Back of the TV

Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV

AC 120 V

60Hz

ANTENNA

Cable In

Power Cord
(Connect after all the
other connections.)

Cable TV

VHF/UHF Antenna

or

Quick Start

Guide

Basic Connection (Antenna + TV)

Before Connection

VIDEO

PR PB Y

PR PB Y

AV IN 1 AV IN 2

S VIDEO

VIDEO

If using Cable Box

•

•

HDMI 1

RL

AUDIO IN

Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4.

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

HDMI 2

AUDIO IN

Antenna

terminal

ANTENNA

Cable In

(If no Cable Box)

or

ANT OUT ANT IN

Cable Box

Note

When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug at the wall outlet first.

•

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

•

www.panasonic.ca

11

To connect antenna terminals

Basic Connection (Continued)

Example 2

TV

Back of the TV

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

DVD

Recorder
or

VCR

VHF/UHF Antenna

AC 120 V

60Hz

ANTENNA

Cable In

Power Cord

Antenna

terminal

VHF/UHF Antenna

AUDIO VIDEO

R

COMPONENT
VIDEO
INPUT

R

INPUT 1

R

INPUT 2

R

TO

PROG

AUDIO

OUT

AMP

R

AUDIO

L

L

L

L

L

PR PB Y

PR PB Y

S VIDEO

VIDEO

To use PROG OUT terminals
(p. 40, 41)

AV IN 1 AV IN 2

HDMI 1

RL

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

To use HDMI
terminals
(next page)

To use S VIDEO terminals
(next page)

HDMI 2

AUDIO IN

ANTENNA

Cable In

12

To use COMPOSITE terminals
(next page)

To use COMPONENT terminals
(next page)

ANT OUT ANT IN

DVD Recorder or VCR

(with TV tuner)

High-Definition

Standard-Definition

COMPONENT
VIDEO
INPUT

R

PR PB Y

P

R PB Y

R

L

L

TO
AUDIO

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

S VIDEO

PROG

R

R

L

L

INPUT 1

PR PB Y

R

R

L

L

To use HDMI terminals

■

HDMI 2

AV IN 1 AV IN 2

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

•

sound.

To use COMPONENT terminals

■

AUDIO IN

white
red

white

red

white

red

L

R

HDMI
AV OUT

DVD Recorder

AUDIO
OUT

Quick Start

Guide

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

•

To use COMPOSITE terminals

■

To use S VIDEO terminals

■

green

blue

red

yellow

white

red

white

red

green

blue

red

yellow

white

red

white

red

green

blue

red

yellow

white

red

white

red

Y

P

B

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

PR

L

COMPOSITE
OUT

R

S VIDEO
OUT

L

AUDIO

R

OUT

DVD Recorder

DVD Recorder

or

VCR

DVD Recorder

or

VCR

Basic Connection

(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)

The S Video input will override the composite

•

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

Note

Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording.

•

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

•

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

Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable

•

you to enjoy greater picture quality than using
Composite terminals.

13

To connect antenna terminals

Connecting TV and DVD recorder (VCR)

Basic Connection (Continued)

Example 3

TV

Back of the TV

Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver

Satellite

DVD

Receiver
Recorder
or VCR

AC 120 V

60Hz

ANTENNA

Cable In

Power Cord

VHF/UHF Antenna

VHF/UHF Antenna

Antenna

terminal

AUDIO VIDEO

R

COMPONENT
VIDEO
INPUT

R

INPUT 1

R

INPUT 2

R

TO

PROG

AUDIO

OUT

AMP

R

AUDIO

L

L

L

L

L

PR PB Y

PR PB Y

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO IN

HDMI 1

To use S VIDEO terminals
(p. 13)

To use COMPOSITE terminals
(p. 13)

AV IN 1 AV IN 2

RL

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

To use HDMI
terminals
(p. 13)

HDMI 2

AUDIO IN

ANTENNA

Cable In

ANT OUT ANT IN

ANT IN

14

To use COMPONENT terminals
(p. 13)

Connect in the same way as on p. 13.

Satellite ReceiverDVD Recorder or VCR

(with TV tuner)

To connect DVD recorder

and satellite receiver

To connect VCR and

satellite receiver

To use HDMI terminals

■

HDMI
AV IN

DVD Recorder

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

•

sound.

To use COMPONENT terminals

■

L

white

AUDIO
IN

DVD Recorder

COMPONENT
VIDEO IN

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

•

PB

P

R

red

Y

green

blue

R

red

white

red

green

blue

red

white

red

green

blue

red

green

white

red

blue

red

L

R

Y

P

B

PR

HDMI
AV OUT

Satellite

Receiver

AUDIO
OUT

Satellite

Receiver

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

Quick Start

Guide

Basic Connection

(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite receiver)

To use COMPOSITE terminals

■

VCR

To use S VIDEO terminals

■

VCR

The S Video input will override the composite

•

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

COMPOSITE
IN

S VIDEO
IN

AUDIO
IN

yellow

L

white

R

red

L

white

R

red

yellow

white

red

white

red

yellow

yellow

L

COMPOSITE

white

red

white

red

OUT

R

S VIDEO
OUT

L

AUDIO
OUT

R

white

red

white

red

Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable

•

you to enjoy greater picture quality than using
Composite terminals.

Satellite

Receiver

Satellite

Receiver

15

To connect HDMI terminals

RL

HDMI 1

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

S VIDEO

PRPBY

Basic Connection (Continued)

Example 4

TV

Back of the TV

Home theater

(HDMI AV OUT)

Connecting Home Theater and DVD recorder

Home Theater

DVD recorder

HDMI 2

or

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

AV IN 1 AV IN 2

Home theater

(DIGITAL AUDIO IN)
(When listening to TV audio) [ATSC only]

HDMI
AV OUT

DIGITAL
AUDIO IN

HDMI
AV IN

Home Theater
(AV amp)

Note

It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. (P. 30)

•

When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT

•

terminal, refer to p. 15 “To use COMPONENT terminals” or “To use S VIDEO
terminals”.
If you connect RAM theater or Player theater with HDMI cable, use audio cable

•

instead of the optical digital audio cable. (p. 41)

Cable Binding Instructions

To fix

To attach

AC cord

Insert

DVD Recorder

Push until
clicks

hole

HDMI
AV OUT

To release

Press catch
in and pull
away

To remove

Snaps

Keep pushing
both side
snaps

16

Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together

•

(could cause distorted image).
Fix cables with Cable clampers as necessary.

•

When using the options, follow the option’s assembly

•

manual to fix cables.

To bundle

hooks

Set

To loosen

knob

Keep pushing
the knob

-

SUB

MENU

-

Identifying Controls

Switches TV/VIDEO

POWER
button

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

Note

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

•

Switches TV to On or Standby

Displays Main Menu (p. 26)
Changes the input mode (p. 24)

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

Selects channels in sequence
Volume up/down

Swing up the door at “PULL”.

EZ Sync menu (p. 25, 30-31)
Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing

(p. 20)
Exits menus

Quick Start

Guide

Identifying Controls

Basic Connection

Displays Sub Menu (p. 20, 28)
Colored buttons

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

Channel up/down

Changes aspect ratio (p. 21)

Operates the Favorite channel list
function. (p. 21)

Switches to previously viewed channel
and input modes.

SUB

MENU

Selects/OK/Change
Returns to previous menu

Volume up/down

Displays or removes the channel
banner (p. 20)

Sound mute On/Off
Numeric keypad to select any

channel (p. 20) or press to enter
alphanumeric input in menus.
(p. 24, 25, 32, 34)

Direct channel access for DTV and
DBS (p. 20)

17

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. 28-29) is set to “No”.

Turn the TV On with the POWER button

or

1

2

or

(Remote)(TV)

Select your language

First time setup

Language

Clock
Auto program
Picture

next

Press to exit from

■

menu screen

Press to return to

■

previous screen

Note

To change setting

•

(Language/Clock/Auto
program/Picture) later,
go to Menu screen
(p. 26, 28)

3

Language

Language

English Español Français

English

Go back to previous screen.

Adjust the clock

First time setup

Language

Clock

Auto program
Picture

Clock

Year

Month
Day
Hour
Minute

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

2007

1
7

10 AM

10

select

next

select

set
select item

18

Go back to previous screen.

4

Auto channel setup

Select “Auto program”

First time setup

Language
Clock

Auto program

Picture

next

select

Select “ANT in”

Program channel

ANT in

Auto

Cable

set

select

ANT in

Cable: Cable TV
Antenna: Antenna

Select “Auto”

Program channel

ANT in

Auto

Cable

next

select

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

Auto program

All channels
Analog only

Digital only

ok

select

Quick Start

Guide

First Time Setup

Press to exit from

■

menu screen

Note

About broadcasting

•

systems

Analog(NTSC):

traditional TV
programming

Digital (ATSC):

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

Auto program

Scanning digital channel
progress

quit 40%

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

5

Confirm registered channels

rogram

Apply Cancel

aption Favorite Add

.
.
.

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

•

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

•

First time setup

Language
Clock
Auto program

Picture

...

Yes

...

Yes

...

Yes

Start scanning the channels

Available channels (analog/digital)

•

are automatically set.

select

“Apply”

ok

(Refer to p. 26)

19

--

SUB

MENU

Watching TV

-

Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 10-11)

Turn power on Select a channel number

1 2

Note

If the mode is not TV, press

•

and select TV. (p. 24)

Other Useful Functions (Operate after )

■

To directly input the digital channel

■

number

example: CH15-1: -

up

down

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

or

Listen
with SAP
(Secondary
Audio
Program)

Display the
SUB MENU

Selects Audio Mode for watching TV

■

Digital mode

•

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

Audio track 1 of 2

Analog mode

•

Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.

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

Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 28)

■

This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

SUB

MENU

(English)

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

All

Off

20

Information
Recall

Displays or removes the channel banner.

■

Channel

15-2 12:30 pm
ABC-HD

Station
identifier

THE NEWS

CC SAP

SAP
indication

Closed caption

TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3

Signal
resolution

Rating Level

Picture
mode

Aspect ratio

Clock

30

Sleep timer
remaining time

Favorite channels

1/3

1
2
3
4

Set favorite 1/3

1
2
3

---

---

---

---

4

Set favorite 1/3

1
2
3
4

SUB

MENU

Press ASPECT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 43)

■

Change
aspect
ratio

FAVORITE

Call up
a favorite
channel

Note

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

•

and antenna. (p. 19, 35)
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 use number
buttons. (see below)

• 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

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

Set Favorite Feature

1 Display the SUB MENU.

SUB

MENU

Setup SUB MENU

2

Surf mode

Set favorite

CC
Caption select
Signal meter

• Press FAVORITE repeatedly

3 Press ▲▼to highlight a position

• You can also use the NUMBER

26-1 - - -

All

Off

select

ok

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

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

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

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

All

Off

select

“Set favorite”

ok

Use Favorite Feature

1 Press FAVORITE.

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

26-1 - - -

2 Press ▲▼ or a Numbered key

select

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

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

3 Press OK to display the

ok

highlighted channel.

Viewing

Watching TV

•

A saved channel can be removed from the list by holding

•

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

To delete a favorite channel

down OK while its position is highlighted.

To change the page

21

Viewing from SD Card

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

SD
Card

Insert the card

•

Label
surface

Push until a
click is heard

Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (4 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card

•

(1 GB) (requiring miniSDCard adapter)

Remove the card

•

Press in lightly on SD Card, then release.

Insert the SD Card

1
2

For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 44)

•

Select “Memory card”

Select the data to be viewed

3

Thumbnail view

22

Press to exit from

■

menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

Photo viewer

Total
Information

No.
Date

01/01/2007
Pixel

Select

R YG B

12

101-0365

1600x1200

Accessing

Slide show

Selected picture information is displayed.

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

Pixel: Display resolution is displayed.

Total number of images

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

•

Refer to p. 44 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.

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

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

OK

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

RETURN

displayed.

Note

Navigation area

Accessing

Rotate
Prev.

R YG B

Slide show

(to Slide show)

select

view

Next
RETURN

Present status
(While readingthe data)

Accessing

Prev.

R YG B

Single

(to Single photo display)

Pause
Next

RETURN

Viewing from a GalleryPlayer SD Card

View

4

Rotate
Prev.

Next
RETURN

R YG B

Slide show

Navigation area

Displays one at a time

To previous photo

To display/hide Navigation area

•

Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)
To next photo

Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)

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

To watch photos in slide show mode

■

In

ok

Prev.

R YG B

Single

Pause
Next

RETURN

select

“JPEG

setup”

JPEG menu

Picture

JPEG setup

JPEG setup

Disp. time

Repeat

On

5

Viewing

Disp. time

Repeat

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

Turn the slide show Repeat function On or Off.

Note

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

•

To stop in mid-cycle Press

•

To adjust picture

■

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

JPEG menu

Picture

JPEG setup

Select

OK

RETURN

select

“Picture”

ok

Picture 1/2

Normal

Picture mode
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

Picture menu (p. 26)

Viewing from SD Card

Set

Vivid
0
0
0
0
0

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

23

Watching Videos and DVDs

If you have some equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV’s screen.

Input Select

You can select the external equipment to access.

With the connected equipment turned On

1

Display the Input select menu

To return to TV

■

2

3

Select the input mode

Input select

1

TV

2

Component 1

3

Component 2
HDMI 1

4

HDMI 2

5

Video 1

6

Video 2

7

Video 1

VCR

or

select

enter

(example)

Label
Terminal

(example)

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

Select the input of your choice,
then press OK.

During the selection, if no action

•

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

The terminal and label of

•

the connected equipment is
indicated.

To label each of the inputs please

refer to p. 36-37.

Operate the connected equipment using the remote
control supplied with the equipment.

24

Note

For details, see the manual of the equipment.

•

EZ Sync

TM

If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can
enjoy using more convenient functions. For details, “EZ Sync Control” on p. 30-31.

Display EZ Sync menu

1

To return to TV

■

2

3

Select the equipment

select

DVD recorder

Home theater
HD camcorder
Speaker output

TV

Operate

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

Follow the menu of the equipment and enjoy watching.
For the remote control operations, refer to p. 31.

Note

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

•

enter

Viewing

Watching Videos and DVDs

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 in your own way.

Display menu

1

Displays the functions that can be set

•

(varies according to the input signal)

Select the menu

2

Menu

EZ Sync

Picture

Audio
Timer
Lock
Memory card
Setup

select

next

Menu list

■

Menu Item

EZ Sync

DVD recorder,
Home theater,
HD camcorder,
Speaker output

Normal
Picture mode

Picture, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness

Color temp.

Picture

Color mgmt.
Zoom adjust

Video NR

Other adjust

3D Y/C filter

Press to exit from

■

menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

3

4

Select the item

Picture 1/2

Normal

Picture mode

Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

(example: Picture menu)

Set

Vivid
0
0
0
0
0

Adjust or select

Picture 1/2

Normal

Picture mode

Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

(example: Picture menu)

Set

Vivid
0
0
0
0
0

select

adjust
or
select

Audio

Timer
Lock

Color matrix

MPEG NR

Black level
Normal
Bass

Treble

Balance

AI sound

Other adjust

Surround

Speaker output

HDMI 1 in

HDMI 2 in

Audio leveler
Sleep, Timer 1-5

26

Memory

Card

Memory card

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

[DVD recorder/Home theater/HD camcorder]

Select equipment to access and operate. (p.30-31)

[Speaker output]

Select audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30-31)

EZ Sync menu is accessible directly by pressing the EZ Sync button on the remote control. (p. 25)

Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust” (Set/No)

Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 45)

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

Picture
Brightness
Color

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

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

Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” (p. 43)

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

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

SD: Standard Definition HD: High Definition
Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.

Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off)

Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)

+20
0
0

Normal

Picture mode

Tint
Sharpness

Color temp.

Color mgmt.

Zoom adjust

Video NR

3D Y/C filter

Color matrix

MPEG NR

Black level

0
0

Set

Vivid

Cool

On

Off

Off

SD

Off

Light

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings. (Set/No)

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)

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. 38)

Locks the channels and programs (p. 32)

Displays SD card data (p. 22-23)

Normal

Bass

Treble

Balance

AI sound

Surround

Speaker output

HDMI1 in
HDMI2 in

Audio leveler

Sleep

Memory card

+ 4

0

0

0

Set

Advanced

On

Off

On

Auto
Auto

60

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

•

27

SUB

MENU

SUB

MENU

How to Use Menu Functions

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best
suited for you.

Display menu

1

Displays the functions that can be set

•

(varies according to the input signal)

Select “Setup”

2

2

Menu

EZ Sync

Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
Memory card

Setup

next

select

Menu list

■

Menu Item

Surf mode
Language

Clock
Program channel

External devices

Input labels

Monitor out

CC

EZ Sync setting

EZ Sync

Power off link

Setup

Power on link

Press to exit from

■

menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

3

1

Select the item

Setup 1/2

Surf mode

All

Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
CC

Display SubMenu

SUB

MENU

next

select

Default speakers

Auto power on

Side bar

Other adjust

No signal shut-off

No action shut-off

About
Reset

28

SUB

MENU

2

Select the item

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

All

Off

select

set
or
next

Sub menu list

■

Menu Item

SUB MENU

Surf mode

Setup

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

(Continued)

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

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

Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 35)

Selects the screen menu language (p. 18)

Surf mode

Language

All

Adjusts the clock (p. 18)
Sets channels (p. 34)

Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 36)

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

To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu.
(p. 36) (On/Off)

Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 36)
Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 30) (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. 30) (Set/No)
Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No)
Selects the default speakers (p. 30) (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)

Increases the brightness of the side bar (Mid/Off/Bright/Dark) (4:3 mode only)
The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent panel “Image retention”. (p. 45)

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

(Set/No)
Note

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

Note

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

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

Clock

Program channel

CC

EZ Sync

Power off link

Power on link

Default speakers

Auto power on

Side bar

No signal shut-off

No action shut-off

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

On

Set

Set

TV

No

Bright

Set

Advanced

No

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 (Favorite/All)
Sets favorite channels. (p. 21)
Displays Closed Caption. (p. 36-37)
Changes the station identifier. (p. 34-35)
Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 34-35)

About

Reset

29

SUB

MENU

Setup 2/2

EZ Sync setting

Other adjust
About

EZ Sync setting

EZ Sync

Power off link
Power on link

On
Set
Set

TM

EZ Sync

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

on one remote.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.
Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, RAM theater,
Player theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface automatically.
The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:
Automatic Input Switching, Power on link, Power off link and Speaker control (p. 31).
In addition, the equipment with “HDAVI Control 2” function enables the following operation:
EZ Sync Control only with TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2”) (p. 31).
EZ Sync “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.

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

■

After the connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
Select the input mode to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (p. 24), and make sure that an image is
displayed correctly.

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

•

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

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

“HDAVI Control

TM

Automatic
Input
Switching

Speaker
control

”

SUB

MENU

Press to exit from

■

menu screen

1
2

3

4

Display menu

Select “Setup”

Menu

EZ Sync

Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
Memory card

Setup

Select “EZ Sync setting”

Select “EZ Sync”

select

next

select

next

select

EZ Sync
Control
only with
TV’s remote
control

(for “HDAVI
Control 2”)

Power on
link

Power off
link

Default
speakers

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

30

5

Select “On”

(default is On)

If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI

•

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

change

One-touch
theater
playback